Patents by Inventor Kimberly C. Leshan

Kimberly C. Leshan 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).

  • Motor vehicle door module
    Publication number: 20030218356
    Abstract: A door assembly is disclosed for a motor vehicle. The door assembly comprises a molded door panel having a first side and a second side. The first side of the door panel is adapted to face into a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. The second side of the door panel supports a belt line reinforcement, a lock and catch assembly, and a window lift assembly. The door assembly of the present invention is adapted for joining with a door exterior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Applicant: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Emerling, Steven J. Dimig, Gerald O. Morrison, Carter S. Cannon, Kimberly C. Leshan
  • Vehicle door assembly with a trim panel forming a structural door module component carrier
    Patent number: 6546674
    Abstract: A door assembly for a motor vehicle comprises a molded door panel having a first side and a second side. The first side of the door panel is adapted to face towards a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. The second side of the door panel supports a belt line reinforcement, a lock and catch assembly, and a window lift assembly. The door assembly is adapted for joining with a door exterior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Emerling, Steven J. Dimig, Gerald O. Morrison, Carter S. Cannon, Kimberly C. Leshan
  • Visor docking arrangement for removable transmitter
    Patent number: 6275379
    Abstract: A visor docking arrangement is provided for a removable transmitter device. The docking arrangement includes a base portion formed with a hinge, such as a living hinge, to allow the base portion to be folded upon itself. One side of the folded base portion is formed as a receiving slot arranged to receive and retain the removable transmitter device. A plurality of mounting pins formed in the base portion on one side of the hinge are arranged to push through the visor and latch with a plurality of mounting holes formed in the base portion on an opposing side of the hinge. A latch or snapping arrangement is formed with the receiving slot so as to latch the removable transmitter device upon insertion into the receiving slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: James L. Quinno, Kimberly C. Leshan, Pawel W. Sleboda
  • Integration of sunglass storage holder with pull handle assembly
    Patent number: 6234570
    Abstract: A vehicle pull handle assembly includes a housing adapted for mounting in a vehicle and a pull handle connected to the housing. A storage bin is pivotally connected to the housing and configured to receive a pair of sunglasses. The pull handle and storage bin are positioned longitudinally in end-to-end or side-by-side relationships with respect to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: James L. Quinno, Kimberly C. Leshan
  • Motor vehicle door module
    Patent number: 5904002
    Abstract: A door assembly for a motor vehicle. The door assembly comprises a molded door panel having a first side and a second side. The first side of the door panel is adapted to face into a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. The second side of the door panel supports a belt line reinforcement, a lock and catch assembly, and a window lift assembly. The door assembly is adapted for joining with a door exterior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Emerling, Steven J. Dimig, Gerald O. Morrison, Carter S. Cannon, Kimberly C. Leshan