Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Alan Mesko
Jeffrey Alan Mesko 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: 11083051Abstract: An exemplary running board assembly includes a running board with a deck having a plurality of spaced-apart raised sections. The raised sections are made of a thermally conductive polymer and include an electrically conductive element configured to allow electric current to flow through the raised sections.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2018Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Aaron Bradley Johnson, Stuart C. Salter, Stephen Kenneth Helwig, Jeffrey Alan Mesko
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Publication number: 20200041087Abstract: A running board top plate is provided that comprises a plurality of light-diffusing waveguides, a reflective layer positioned around a portion of each light-diffusing waveguide, a base layer configured to receive one or more of the light-diffusing waveguides and the reflective layer, and a clear lens layer positioned over the light-diffusing waveguides, the reflective layer, and the base layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Aaron Bradley Johnson, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stephen Kenneth Helwig, Stuart C. Salter, Jeffrey Alan Mesko
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Patent number: 10539285Abstract: A running board top plate is provided that comprises a plurality of light-diffusing waveguides, a reflective layer positioned around a portion of each light-diffusing waveguide, a base layer configured to receive one or more of the light-diffusing waveguides and the reflective layer, and a clear lens layer positioned over the light-diffusing waveguides, the reflective layer, and the base layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Aaron Bradley Johnson, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stephen Kenneth Helwig, Stuart C. Salter, Jeffrey Alan Mesko
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Publication number: 20200022225Abstract: This disclosure relates to a running board assembly for a motor vehicle, and in particular relates to a heated running board and a corresponding method. An exemplary running board assembly includes a running board with a deck having a plurality of spaced-apart raised sections. The raised sections are made of a thermally conductive polymer and include an electrically conductive element configured to allow electric current to flow through the raised sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Aaron Bradley Johnson, Stuart C. Salter, Stephen Kenneth Helwig, Jeffrey Alan Mesko
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Patent number: 10344792Abstract: A receiver assembly includes a housing supporting a receiver at least partially within the housing. The receiver includes interior walls forming a cavity accessible through a slot formed in a face of the receiver. First and second lugs extend from the receiver and opposing guide tracks extend from the housing for receiving at least portions of the first and second lugs and limiting movement of the receiver to a first axis within a first plane.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David Brian Glickman, Jeffrey Alan Mesko
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Publication number: 20180209463Abstract: A receiver assembly includes a housing supporting a receiver at least partially within the housing. The receiver includes interior walls forming a cavity accessible through a slot formed in a face of the receiver. First and second lugs extend from the receiver and opposing guide tracks extend from the housing for receiving at least portions of the first and second lugs and limiting movement of the receiver to a first axis within a first plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2017Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: David Brian Glickman, Jeffrey Alan Mesko
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Patent number: 7798686Abstract: A light assembly for a vehicle includes a light unit having a housing and a lens attached to the housing. A cradle is disposed on the housing, and the cradle includes a first guide surface. A body panel includes a cantilevered portion, and the cantilevered portion includes a tab projecting from an interior side of the cantilevered portion. The tab is configured to be slidably disposed adjacent the first guide surface to locate the cantilevered portion relative to the light unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2008Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Mesko, Carlos Gerardo Navarro Zavala, Thomas W. Schumacher, Kent J. Agne
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Patent number: 7784982Abstract: A wraparound light assembly for a vehicle. A lens is attached to a housing. A body panel defines an interior vehicle space, and the body panel includes a recessed portion defining an aperture. The housing overlays at least part of the recess. A grommet is disposed in the aperture and extends through the body panel into the interior vehicle space. The grommet defines a receptacle having an opening facing the housing. A projection extends from the housing. The projection is configured to be slidably engaged in the receptacle along an installation axis and to extend into a portion of the receptacle in the interior vehicle space.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2008Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc.Inventors: Carlos Gerardo Navarro Zavala, Jeffrey Alan Mesko, Thomas W. Schumacher, Kent J. Agne
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Publication number: 20090231870Abstract: A wraparound light assembly for a vehicle. A lens is attached to a housing. A body panel defines an interior vehicle space, and the body panel includes a recessed portion defining an aperture. The housing overlays at least part of the recess. A grommet is disposed in the aperture and extends through the body panel into the interior vehicle space. The grommet defines a receptacle having an opening facing the housing. A projection extends from the housing. The projection is configured to be slidably engaged in the receptacle along an installation axis and to extend into a portion of the receptacle in the interior vehicle space.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: NISSAN TECHNICAL CENTER NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Carlos Gerardo Zavala, Jeffrey Alan Mesko, Thomas W. Schumacher, Kent J. Agne
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Publication number: 20090231872Abstract: A light assembly for a vehicle includes a light unit having a housing and a lens attached to the housing. A cradle is disposed on the housing, and the cradle includes a first guide surface. A body panel includes a cantilevered portion, and the cantilevered portion includes a tab projecting from an interior side of the cantilevered portion. The tab is configured to be slidably disposed adjacent the first guide surface to locate the cantilevered portion relative to the light unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: NISSAN TECHNICAL CENTER NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Mesko, Carlos Gerardo Zavala, Thomas W. Schumacher, Kent J. Agne