Patents by Inventor Janet C. ROBINCHECK
Janet C. ROBINCHECK 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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Patent number: 11890997Abstract: An antimicrobial interior component for a vehicle includes an interior component body having a contoured surface. The interior component also includes an antimicrobial jacket assembly having a first piece and a second piece coupled together and disposed over the contoured surface. The antimicrobial jacket assembly defines at least one touch surface disposed over the contoured surface of the interior component body. The first piece and the second piece each includes an antimicrobial metal material configured to prevent or minimize microbes from accumulating on the at least one touch surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Adam F. Gross, Janet C. Robincheck, William Schumacher, Nancy L. Johnson
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Patent number: 11674044Abstract: An aqueous or water-borne precursor liquid for forming an odor-absorbing and anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coating is provided. The precursor includes a fluorine-containing polyol precursor having a functionality >about 2 that forms a branched fluorine-containing polymer component defining a first phase in the anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coating. The precursor also includes a first precursor that forms a first component including a cyclodextrin present as second phase. The first phase can be a continuous phase and the second phase can be a first discrete phase, or the second phase can be the continuous phase and the first phase can be the first discrete phase. A crosslinking agent, water, and optional acid or base are also present. An emulsifier may also be included. Methods of making an odor-absorbing and anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coatings with such precursors are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Janet C. Robincheck, Adam F. Gross, Kaitlin Albanese
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Publication number: 20220296742Abstract: An antibacterial interior component, such as a door handle component, is provided in a vehicle that includes at least one touch surface in a confined space having a shadowed region. A light source includes a light emitting diode (LED) that generates light having a wavelength of ?about 375 nm to ?about 425 nm directed towards the at least one touch surface for killing bacteria. A thermally conductive component in heat transfer relationship with the light source to transfer heat to a heat sink either in or adjacent to the antibacterial interior component. Methods of operating the self-sanitizing antibacterial interior component are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2021Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Nancy L. JOHNSON, Janet C. ROBINCHECK, Judith H. CLARK, Adam F. GROSS, Shanying CUI, Russell MOTT
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Publication number: 20220295798Abstract: An antimicrobial interior component for a vehicle includes an interior component body having a contoured surface. The interior component also includes an antimicrobial jacket assembly having a first piece and a second piece coupled together and disposed over the contoured surface. The antimicrobial jacket assembly defines at least one touch surface disposed over the contoured surface of the interior component body. The first piece and the second piece each includes an antimicrobial metal material configured to prevent or minimize microbes from accumulating on the at least one touch surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2021Publication date: September 22, 2022Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Adam F. GROSS, Janet C. ROBINCHECK, William SCHUMACHER, Nancy L. JOHNSON
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Patent number: 11266756Abstract: A system for bacteria irradiation from an occupant zone of a vehicle is provided. The system comprises an interior portion disposed in the occupant zone. The interior portion has one of a predetermined surface porosity and a predetermined surface roughness. The interior portion has phosphorescent paint for visual indication. The system further comprises a high energy visible (HEV) light source integrated within the interior portion. The HEV light source has an emission wavelength of between about 375 nm and about 425 nm. The HEV light source further provides a cumulative energy of between about 1 J/cm2 and about 50 J/cm2. The system further comprises a vehicle processor in communication with the HEV light source. The vehicle processor is configured to enable the HEV light source. The system further comprises a sensor in communication with the vehicle processor and configured to provide input on when to enable light source.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Janet C. Robincheck, Adam F. Gross, Nancy L. Johnson
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Publication number: 20210179861Abstract: An aqueous or water-borne precursor liquid for forming an odor-absorbing and anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coating is provided. The precursor includes a fluorine-containing polyol precursor having a functionality >about 2 that forms a branched fluorine-containing polymer component defining a first phase in the anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coating. The precursor also includes a first precursor that forms a first component including a cyclodextrin present as second phase. The first phase can be a continuous phase and the second phase can be a first discrete phase, or the second phase can be the continuous phase and the first phase can be the first discrete phase. A crosslinking agent, water, and optional acid or base are also present. An emulsifier may also be included. Methods of making an odor-absorbing and anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coatings with such precursors are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Janet C. ROBINCHECK, Adam F. GROSS, Kaitlin ALBANESE
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Patent number: 11001946Abstract: A knitted fabric for use on a vehicle seat includes a plurality of interconnected loops of yarn forming a repeating stitch pattern including a plurality of transversely-oriented courses and a plurality of longitudinally-oriented wales, wherein each loop of the plurality of loops in a first course of the plurality of courses is positioned in contact with an adjacent loop in the first course of the plurality of courses. The yarn is a flat yarn including at least two plies, each ply having a ply twist of at least three turns per inch and the yarn is characterized by an overall twist of at least eight turns per inch. A stitch density of the knitted fabric is greater than twelve wales per inch.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2018Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Nancy L. Johnson, Janet C. Robincheck, Anthony L. Smith, Marie A. Powers
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Patent number: 10973341Abstract: A textile comprising: i) a fabric including a laced region associated with a surface of the textile; and ii) a thread inlaid through a plurality of points proximate a perimeter of the laced region. Tightening the thread causes opposite sides of the laced region to be cinched together, thereby forming the laced region into a flap associated with a second surface of the textile opposite the first surface. The textile further comprises a listing wire disposed in the flap. The fabric forms a plurality of perforations within the laced region. The listing wire may be accessed by an attachment device through at least one of the plurality of perforations.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Paul W. Alexander, Nancy L. Johnson, Janet C. Robincheck, Daniel W. Booth, Heidi H. Mcadoo-Wilson, Neil Tagner
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Publication number: 20210030904Abstract: A system for bacteria irradiation from an occupant zone of a vehicle is provided. The system comprises an interior portion disposed in the occupant zone. The interior portion has one of a predetermined surface porosity and a predetermined surface roughness. The interior portion has phosphorescent paint for visual indication. The system further comprises a high energy visible (HEV) light source integrated within the interior portion. The HEV light source has an emission wavelength of between about 375 nm and about 425 nm. The HEV light source further provides a cumulative energy of between about 1 J/cm2 and about 50 J/cm2. The system further comprises a vehicle processor in communication with the HEV light source. The vehicle processor is configured to enable the HEV light source. The system further comprises a sensor in communication with the vehicle processor and configured to provide input on when to enable light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2019Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Janet C. Robincheck, Adam F. Gross, Nancy L. Johnson
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Publication number: 20210000262Abstract: A textile comprising: i) a fabric including a laced region associated with a surface of the textile; and ii) a thread inlaid through a plurality of points proximate a perimeter of the laced region. Tightening the thread causes opposite sides of the laced region to be cinched together, thereby forming the laced region into a flap associated with a second surface of the textile opposite the first surface. The textile further comprises a listing wire disposed in the flap. The fabric forms a plurality of perforations within the laced region. The listing wire may be accessed by an attachment device through at least one of the plurality of perforations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2019Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Paul W. ALEXANDER, Nancy L. JOHNSON, Janet C. ROBINCHECK, Daniel W. BOOTH, Heidi H. MCADOO-WILSON, Neil TAGNER
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Patent number: 10843600Abstract: A trim component for attachment to a vehicle seat includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is disposed on a first side of the trim component and defines a first knit. The second portion is disposed on a second side of the trim component and defines a second knit distinct from the first knit. The first and second portions are integrally knitted. The trim component is configured to be installed on or more support members of the seat. The first side is configured to face the support member. The second portion is configured communicate with an occupant of the seat. In various aspects, the first portion includes a first yarn and the second portion includes a second yarn that is distinct from the first yarn with respect to one or more of density, thickness, and material. In various aspects, the first yarn is a heat-activated yarn.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Daniel W. Booth, Paul W. Alexander, Nancy L. Johnson, Heidi H. Mcadoo-Wilson, Janet C. Robincheck
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Patent number: 10808336Abstract: A knitted seat trim cover for attachment to a vehicle seat includes a knitted trim panel configured to be installed over at least one foam support member of the vehicle seat and a fastener member integrally knitted in the knitted trim panel. The fastener member is configured to connect the knitted trim panel to the vehicle seat and at least a portion of the fastener member is made of a heat-activated yarn.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Daniel W. Booth, Paul W. Alexander, Nancy L. Johnson, Heidi H. McAdoo-Wilson, Janet C. Robincheck, Dorel M. Sala
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Publication number: 20200224760Abstract: A vehicle includes a first vehicle member, a second vehicle member, and a knit element connected to the first vehicle member and the second vehicle member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2019Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Judith H. Clark, Janet C. Robincheck, David Helmer, Toni A. Rosa
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Publication number: 20200139920Abstract: A knitted seat trim cover for use on a vehicle seat equipped with an airbag assembly includes a first knitted panel with a first edge and a second knitted panel with a second edge. The first edge is positioned adjacent the second edge to define an airbag deployment zone. The seat trim cover also includes a pocket panel integrally knit with the first knitted panel and the second knitted panel. The pocket panel defines an airbag pocket configured to hold at least a portion of the airbag assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Daniel W. BOOTH, Paul W. ALEXANDER, Nancy L. JOHNSON, Heidi H. MCADOO-WILSON, Scott D. THOMAS, Anthony L. SMITH, Janet C. ROBINCHECK
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Publication number: 20200047453Abstract: A knitted fabric for use on a vehicle seat includes a plurality of interconnected loops of yarn forming a repeating stitch pattern including a plurality of transversely-oriented courses and a plurality of longitudinally-oriented wales, wherein each loop of the plurality of loops in a first course of the plurality of courses is positioned in contact with an adjacent loop in the first course of the plurality of courses. The yarn is a flat yarn including at least two plies, each ply having a ply twist of at least three turns per inch and the yarn is characterized by an overall twist of at least eight turns per inch. A stitch density of the knitted fabric is greater than twelve wales per inch.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Nancy L. JOHNSON, Janet C. ROBINCHECK, Anthony L. SMITH, Marie A. POWERS
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Publication number: 20200017006Abstract: A trim component for attachment to a vehicle seat includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is disposed on a first side of the trim component and defines a first knit. The second portion is disposed on a second side of the trim component and defines a second knit distinct from the first knit. The first and second portions are integrally knitted. The trim component is configured to be installed on or more support members of the seat. The first side is configured to face the support member. The second portion is configured communicate with an occupant of the seat. In various aspects, the first portion includes a first yarn and the second portion includes a second yarn that is distinct from the first yarn with respect to one or more of density, thickness, and material. In various aspects, the first yarn is a heat-activated yarn.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Daniel W. Booth, Paul W. Alexander, Nancy L. Johnson, Heidi H. McAdoo-Wilson, Janet C. Robincheck
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Patent number: 10532675Abstract: A knitted seat trim cover for attachment to a vehicle seat includes a knitted trim panel configured to be installed over one or more support members of the vehicle seat and at least one fastener tube integrally knitted to the trim panel. The fastener tube is positioned on a back side of the trim panel facing the one or more support members. The knitted seat trim cover also includes an elongated fastener member positioned inside the at least one fastener tube. The elongated fastener member is configured to releasably connect to a complimentary fastener member on the vehicle seat.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Daniel W. Booth, Paul W. Alexander, Nancy L. Johnson, Heidi H. McAdoo-Wilson, Janet C. Robincheck
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Publication number: 20190366892Abstract: A knitted seat trim cover for attachment to a vehicle seat includes a knitted trim panel configured to be installed over one or more support members of the vehicle seat and at least one fastener tube integrally knitted to the trim panel. The fastener tube is positioned on a back side of the trim panel facing the one or more support members. The knitted seat trim cover also includes an elongated fastener member positioned inside the at least one fastener tube. The elongated fastener member is configured to releasably connect to a complimentary fastener member on the vehicle seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Daniel W. BOOTH, Paul W. ALEXANDER, Nancy L. JOHNSON, Heidi H. MCADOO-WILSON, Janet C. ROBINCHECK
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Publication number: 20190368078Abstract: A knitted seat trim cover for attachment to a vehicle seat includes a knitted trim panel configured to be installed over at least one foam support member of the vehicle seat and a fastener member integrally knitted in the knitted trim panel. The fastener member is configured to connect the knitted trim panel to the vehicle seat and at least a portion of the fastener member is made of a heat-activated yarn.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Daniel W. Booth, Paul W. Alexander, Nancy L. Johnson, Heidi H. McAdoo-Wilson, Janet C. Robincheck, Dorel M. Sala