Patents by Inventor James R. Mestemaker
James R. Mestemaker has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20100127536Abstract: A headliner and bracket cooperate to define a trim edge around a vehicle sunroof. The bracket may include a lip that wraps around an edge of the headliner and trim associated with the headliner.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2009Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.Inventors: Michael C. Dykman, James R. Mestemaker, Brian Cristea, Lynn Lashbrook
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Patent number: 7673932Abstract: A headliner and bracket cooperate to define a trim edge around a vehicle sunroof. The bracket may include a lip the wraps around an edge of the headliner and trim associated with the headliner.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.Inventors: Michael C. Dykman, James R. Mestemaker, Brian Cristea, Lynn Lashbrook
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Publication number: 20080258507Abstract: A headliner and bracket cooperate to define a trim edge around a vehicle sunroof. The bracket may include a lip the wraps around an edge of the headliner and trim associated with the headliner.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2007Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Michael C. Dykman, James R. Mestemaker, Brian Cristea, Lynn Lashbrook
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Publication number: 20080068850Abstract: A sun visor includes a vanity assembly attached to a sun visor blade assembly. The vanity assembly includes a mirror subassembly, a light subassembly, and a door subassembly. The door subassembly is reversibly movable from an open to a closed position relative to mirror subassembly and light subassembly such that an illumination source within the light subassembly is actuated when the door subassembly is in the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: John M. Tiesler, James R. Mestemaker, Michael C. Dykman
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Publication number: 20080067827Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle overhead console assembly supportable in a vehicle. In at least one embodiment, the console assembly comprises a console body, an actuator slidably supported by the console body between a first position and a second position, and a storage bin pivotally connected to the console body. The storage bin is pivotally movable between a stowed position, a first use position, and a second use position. The storage bin has a mirror secured thereto. The storage bin has a stop tab that is selectively engageable with a stop surface of the actuator to enable the storage bin to selectively pivot to the first or second use position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: John M. Tiesler, James R. Mestemaker
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Patent number: 7258555Abstract: A system for vehicle interior electrical power distribution includes an electrical power track assembly having at least one electrical power strip and at least one electrical ground strip, and an electrical connector assembly slidable in the track assembly. The electrical connector assembly has a first set of electrical contacts and a second set of electrical contacts. The first set of electrical contacts are configured to maintain electrical connection with respective ones of the at least one electrical power strip and the at least one electrical ground strip during sliding such that the slidable connector assembly provides electrical power to respective ones of the second set of electrical contacts, and the second set of electrical contacts are configured to electrically couple to and provide electrical power to at least one removable electrical accessory that is installed to the slidable connector assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.Inventors: John M. Tiesler, James R. Mestemaker
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Patent number: 6957839Abstract: An overhead console assembly and headliner combination for a vehicle includes a headliner having an upper surface, a lower surface and an elongated channel formed therein. An overhead console mounting arrangement securable to the headliner including opposing first and second rails having a rail extension and a power connector arrangement in communication with a vehicle electrical system. One or more accessory modules are selectively positionable and removably attachable to the opposing first and second rails with an accessory module mounting arrangement. The accessory module including a module housing, a door pivotally mounted to the housing and a storage area defined within the housing configured to receive and store items. The accessory module includes at least one electrical connector disposed on an outer surface of the module housing which engages the power connector arrangement on one of the opposing first and second rails to supply power to the accessory module.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2004Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: John M. Tiesler, James R. Mestemaker
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Patent number: 6957841Abstract: The present invention provides an expanded polypropylene over-mold blade sun visor carrier assembly incorporating an electrical distribution system therein in cooperative combination with a center support assembly containing a corresponding electrical distribution system and a support shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2004Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: John M. Tiesler, Michael C. Dykman, James R. Mestemaker
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Patent number: 6824185Abstract: A modular overhead console assembly and headliner combination for a passenger compartment of a vehicle includes a headliner having an upper surface, a lower surface and an elongated slot formed therethrough. An overhead console mounting arrangement is attachable to the headliner adjacent the elongated slot. The mounting arrangement includes an upper member mountable to the headliner such that the upper member extends above the upper surface of the headliner and a lower member attachable to the upper member such that the lower member extends below the lower surface of the headliner. A channel in the lower member receives and secures at least one removable accessory module. At least one electrically conductive strip is disposed adjacent the channel in the lower member to provide power to the module via electrical connectors on the module housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2003Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: John M. Tiesler, Pawel W. Sleboda, James R. Mestemaker
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Publication number: 20040169390Abstract: A modular overhead console assembly and headliner combination for a passenger compartment of a vehicle includes a headliner having an upper surface, a lower surface and an elongated slot formed therethrough. An overhead console mounting arrangement is attachable to the headliner adjacent the elongated slot. The mounting arrangement includes an upper member mountable to the headliner such that the upper member extends above the upper surface of the headliner and a lower member attachable to the upper member such that the lower member extends below the lower surface of the headliner. A channel in the lower member receives and secures at least one removable accessory module. At least one electrically conductive strip is disposed adjacent the channel in the lower member to provide power to the module via electrical connectors on the module housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2003Publication date: September 2, 2004Applicant: Lear CorporationInventors: John M. Tiesler, Pawel W. Sleboda, James R. Mestemaker
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Patent number: 6295711Abstract: A method of manufacturing a sunshade for use with a vehicle having a sunroof includes cutting away material from a headliner to form a cutout and to define a sunroof opening in the headliner; and attaching edging to the cutout to form the sunshade. The sunshade produced by the method has improved color match and/or texture match with the headliner.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2000Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Scott D. Shields, James R. Mestemaker