Patents by Inventor John Burca
John Burca 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: 10033050Abstract: Battery fretting or corrosion in a key fob is reduced or even eliminated by firmly holding the fob's battery against electrical contacts and holding the battery away from key fob components that are subject to deformation or deflection. Reduced battery movement relative to electrical contacts thus reduces or eliminates abrasion of the battery's electrically conductive surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Qiling Yu, Raymond Laprairie, Jennifer Carpino, John Burca
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Publication number: 20180083293Abstract: Battery fretting or corrosion in a key fob is reduced or even eliminated by firmly holding the fob's battery against electrical contacts and holding the battery away from key fob components that are subject to deformation or deflection. Reduced battery movement relative to electrical contacts thus reduces or eliminates abrasion of the battery's electrically conductive surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2016Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Qiling Yu, Raymond Laprairie, Jennifer Carpino, John Burca
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Patent number: 8222549Abstract: An electronic input control assembly adjusts to the shape of a receiving assembly. The input control assembly includes an input control module and an actuator module. The actuator module has one or more actuators that are manually activated by a user. Advantageously, the input control module and the actuator module are moveably attached in a manner allowing relative motion which facilitates alignment when the input control assembly is placed within a receiving assembly. A garage door opener utilizes this adjustable design. A method of assembly the input control assembly is described.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2006Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: John Burca, Frank Buccinna, Bruce Pierik, John Stack
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Patent number: 8009410Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a keyfob assembly comprising a housing and a battery chamber is provided. The housing includes a plurality of electrical components positioned therein for transmitting radio frequency (RF) signals to a vehicle. The battery chamber is positioned within the housing and includes at least one removable battery operably coupled to the electrical components for powering the electrical components. The battery chamber is capable of being slideably removed from the housing to facilitate battery exchange.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Lear Corporation GmbHInventors: Frank Goemmel, John Burca
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Patent number: 7598462Abstract: A keyless entry device includes a rear casing having a first surface extending along a periphery of the rear casing member, an electronic circuit located in the rear casing member and including comprising a substrate and switching elements supported on the substrate, a front casing including a second surface facing the first surface and extending along a periphery of the rear casing member having button apertures aligned with a switching element. A seal element of compressible elastic material includes a peripheral flange comprising multiple protrusions located between the first surface and the second surface, the protrusions producing elastic preloaded contact between the front and rear casing members when the device is assembled, and pedestals aligned with a button aperture and a switching element. Button caps are aligned with a button aperture and located above one of the pedestals.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: John Burca, Frank Buccinna
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Publication number: 20090244824Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a keyfob assembly comprising a housing and a battery chamber is provided. The housing includes a plurality of electrical components positioned therein for transmitting radio frequency (RF) signals to a vehicle. The battery chamber is positioned within the housing and includes at least one removable battery operably coupled to the electrical components for powering the electrical components. The battery chamber is capable of being slideably removed from the housing to facilitate battery exchange.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION GMBHInventors: Frank Goemmel, John Burca
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Patent number: 7514642Abstract: A remote function actuator with pressure equalization. A base or enclosure of the actuator (key fob) has one or more openings covered by a breathable waterproof membrane. The opening allows pressure equalization between the inside of the actuator and the outside environment, and the membrane material maintains the enclosure watertight for the electronic system positioned inside the actuator. Positioning the membrane in a recess and/or under a cover member helps protect the membrane from being damaged.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2005Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Lear Corporation GmbHInventors: John Burca, Frank Goemmel
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Patent number: 7453346Abstract: A key fob for housing at least one electrical component for wireless communication with a vehicular system includes a main body having at least one actuator button. The actuator button is operable to control an electrical component for wireless communication with a vehicular system. The main body includes a first detent mechanism. The key fob further includes a cap moveably connected to the main body. The cap is moveable between a closed position and an open position such that in the closed position the cap at least partially covers the actuator button and such that in the open position the cap at least partially exposes the actuator button. The cap includes a second detent mechanism. The second detent mechanism is operable to cooperate with the first detent mechanism to lock the cap relative to the main body in one of the closed position and the open position.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2005Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Frank Buccinna, John Burca, Stephen M. Doyle, Leonard E. Pagano
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Patent number: 7431487Abstract: An illuminated assembly such as an illuminated electronic input control assembly adjusts to the shape of a receiving assembly. The illuminated assembly includes an illumination source module and an illuminated module. Advantageously, the illumination source module and the illuminated module are moveably attached in a manner allowing relative motion which facilitates alignment when the illuminated assembly is placed within a receiving assembly. A garage door opener utilizes this adjustable design. A method of assembling the illuminated assembly is described.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2006Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Lear CorporationInventor: John Burca
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Publication number: 20070230205Abstract: An illuminated assembly such as an illuminated electronic input control assembly adjusts to the shape of a receiving assembly. The illuminated assembly includes an illumination source module and an illuminated module. Advantageously, the illumination source module and the illuminated module are moveably attached in a manner allowing relative motion which facilitates alignment when the illuminated assembly is placed within a receiving assembly. A garage door opener utilizes this adjustable design. A method of assembling the illuminated assembly is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2006Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: Lear CorporationInventor: John Burca
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Publication number: 20070209914Abstract: An electronic input control assembly adjusts to the shape of a receiving assembly. The input control assembly includes an input control module and an actuator module. The actuator module has one or more actuators that are manually activated by a user. Advantageously, the input control module and the actuator module are moveably attached in a manner allowing relative motion which facilitates alignment when the input control assembly is placed within a receiving assembly. A garage door opener utilizes this adjustable design. A method of assembly the input control assembly is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: John Burca, Frank Buccinna, Bruce Pierik, John Stack
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Patent number: 7248201Abstract: A key fob for use in a remote keyless entry system of a vehicle includes a transmitter housing having at least one user operable button thereon indicative of remote keyless entry functions associated with the vehicle for transmitting function requests when the user operable buttons are depressed. A cover is retained on the transmitter housing and is slidably movable between an open position exposing the buttons and a closed position wherein the buttons are covered by the cover. Compression springs are coupled between the transmitter housing and the cover such that the springs urge the cover toward the open position, while a catch mechanism selectively and releasably secures the cover in the closed position against the bias of the springs.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2005Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: War CorporationInventors: Frank Buccinna, Peter Kowtun, John Burca
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Publication number: 20070158094Abstract: A keyless entry device includes a rear casing having a first surface extending along a periphery of the rear casing member, an electronic circuit located in the rear casing member and including comprising a substrate and switching elements supported on the substrate, a front casing including a second surface facing the first surface and extending along a periphery of the rear casing member having button apertures aligned with a switching element. A seal element of compressible elastic material includes a peripheral flange comprising multiple protrusions located between the first surface and the second surface, the protrusions producing elastic preloaded contact between the front and rear casing members when the device is assembled, and pedestals aligned with a button aperture and a switching element. Button caps are aligned with a button aperture and located above one of the pedestals.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: John Burca, Frank Buccinna
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Publication number: 20070144938Abstract: A waterproof remote function actuator is formed by bonding a clear plastic foil over the body of a plastic housing having an opening for display of componentry. The clear plastic foil creates a chemical and mechanical bond over the entire surface of the housing, including the opening. This eliminates potential water leakage paths around the opening. In alternative arrangements, the clear plastic foil also covers one or more actuator buttons contained within other openings in the plastic housing to prevent water leakage paths between the one or more actuator buttons and the plastic housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2005Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Frank Buccinna, John Burca
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Publication number: 20070131530Abstract: A remote function actuator with pressure equalization. A base or enclosure of the actuator (key fob) has one or more openings covered by a breathable waterproof membrane. The opening allows pressure equalization between the inside of the actuator and the outside environment, and the membrane material maintains the enclosure watertight for the electronic system positioned inside the actuator. Positioning the membrane in a recess and/or under a cover member helps protect the membrane from being damaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2005Publication date: June 14, 2007Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: John Burca, Frank Goemmel
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Patent number: 7166812Abstract: A remote keyless entry device for use with a vehicle that includes a printed circuit board, at least one button configured to cooperate with the printed circuit board to selectively form an electrical circuit, a power source, and a housing. The printed circuit board and the power source are embedded within the housing. The housing at least partially covers the button and secures the button to the printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2005Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Jeffrey A. White, John Burca, Robert Wegrzyn
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Publication number: 20060202881Abstract: A key fob for use in a remote keyless entry system of a vehicle includes a transmitter housing having at least one user operable button thereon indicative of remote keyless entry functions associated with the vehicle for transmitting function requests when the user operable buttons are depressed. A cover is retained on the transmitter housing and is slidably movable between an open position exposing the buttons and a closed position wherein the buttons are covered by the cover. Compression springs are coupled between the transmitter housing and the cover such that the springs urge the cover toward the open position, while a catch mechanism selectively and releasably secures the cover in the closed position against the bias of the springs.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2005Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Frank Buccinna, Peter Kowtun, John Burca
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Publication number: 20060144683Abstract: A remote keyless entry device for use with a vehicle that includes a printed circuit board, at least one button configured to cooperate with the printed circuit board to selectively form an electrical circuit, a power source, and a housing. The printed circuit board and the power source are embedded within the housing. The housing at least partially covers the button and secures the button to the printed circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2005Publication date: July 6, 2006Inventors: Jeffrey White, John Burca, Robert Wegrzyn
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Publication number: 20060145810Abstract: A key fob for housing at least one electrical component for wireless communication with a vehicular system includes a main body having at least one actuator button. The actuator button is operable to control an electrical component for wireless communication with a vehicular system. The main body includes a first detent mechanism. The key fob further includes a cap moveably connected to the main body. The cap is moveable between a closed position and an open position such that in the closed position the cap at least partially covers the actuator button and such that in the open position the cap at least partially exposes the actuator button. The cap includes a second detent mechanism. The second detent mechanism is operable to cooperate with the first detent mechanism to lock the cap relative to the main body in one of the closed position and the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2005Publication date: July 6, 2006Inventors: Frank Buccinna, John Burca, Stephen Doyle, Leonard Pagano