Patents by Inventor L. Robert Hamelink
L. Robert Hamelink 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: 9585501Abstract: An insulating seal member adapted for use in association with a pair of beverage cups including an annular body, wherein the annular body includes: an upper region having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a top surface; a lower region having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a bottom surface; and an intermediate region positioned between the upper and lower regions; wherein the top surface of the upper region is adapted to sealingly engage a bottom surface of an annular rim of a first beverage cup; and wherein at least one of a lower surface of the intermediate region and the bottom surface of the lower region is adapted to sealingly engage a top surface of an annular rim of a second beverage cup positioned below the first beverage cup.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Inventors: L. Robert Hamelink, Andrew Ruiter
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Patent number: 8947603Abstract: A roof assembly for a vehicle is disclosed and includes a display device supported at the roof assembly. The display device is selectively movable between a use position and a stowed position. The roof assembly also includes a user interface associated with the display device, a light source supported at the roof assembly that is configured to illuminate the user interface and a switch for activating the light source when the display device is selectively moved from the stowed position. Another roof assembly for a vehicle is disclosed that includes a vehicle component that is at least partially supported at a transparent roof panel. A method of manufacturing a perimeter trim member for a vehicle is disclosed and includes designing the perimeter trim member as a plurality of sections and molding the plurality of sections as a single sheet of material.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2008Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Jennifer A. Werth, Eric S. Deuel, Arne Dassen, L. Robert Hamelink
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Publication number: 20120140126Abstract: A roof assembly for a vehicle is disclosed and includes a display device supported at the roof assembly. The display device is selectively movable between a use position and a stowed position. The roof assembly also includes a user interface associated with the display device, a light source supported at the roof assembly that is configured to illuminate the user interface and a switch for activating the light source when the display device is selectively moved from the stowed position. Another roof assembly for a vehicle is disclosed that includes a vehicle component that is at least partially supported at a transparent roof panel. A method of manufacturing a perimeter trim member for a vehicle is disclosed and includes designing the perimeter trim member as a plurality of sections and molding the plurality of sections as a single sheet of material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2008Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Jennifer A. Werth, Eric S. Deuel, Arne Dassen, L. Robert Hamelink
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Publication number: 20080315614Abstract: A visor for a vehicle includes a core portion having a hinge region and a first peripheral edge. A pliable cover material is formed with a U-shaped section extending at least partially along a second peripheral edge so that the cover material is fittable over the core portion with the U shaped section of the second peripheral edge extending over the first peripheral edge. The core portion and cover material are foldable about the hinge region so that the second peripheral edge of the cover material forms a tucked edge on the visor body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2005Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventors: L.Robert Hamelink, Scott T. Williams, Jon Frens
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Patent number: 7281751Abstract: A visor (20) has a visor core (30,140) with a channel (36,100) for receiving a polymeric slide (54,130) fixedly coupled to a visor pivot rod (22) via a detent spring (56,120) to allow the visor to be adjustably moved along and rotated around the pivot rod.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2003Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: L. Robert Hamelink, Thomas S. Hodgson, Kirk J. Olep, Brent D. Rockafellow, Steven M. Spoerre, Robert J. Stenman, Mathias R. Fox, Kenneth D. Kreuze, Jonathan B. Lubbers, David L. Hiemstra, Jason R. Mulder
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Publication number: 20060261627Abstract: A method of making a visor for a vehicle includes providing a mold having a three dimensional cavity, introducing at least one hardware component into the cavity, simultaneously co-extruding a cover layer of material and a core layer of material into the cavity and around the hardware component, inflating the cover and core layers of material within the cavity; and removing the visor from the mold. A visor for a vehicle includes a first panel and a second panel joined together along a common perimeter and having a hollow region therebetween, the first panel and the second panel integrally formed from an inner layer of a structural material and an outer layer of an upholstery material that are coextruded in a blow molding operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Inventors: L. Robert Hamelink, Jon Frens, Scott Williams, Kirk Meyer
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Publication number: 20040084920Abstract: A security system for a modular system in a vehicle is provided and includes at least one elongated member configured for attachment to an interior portion of the vehicle, at least one module configured for attachment to the elongated member, a module interface unit communicating with the elongated member, and an identification unit coupled to the module and configured to interface with the module interface unit, so that the module interface unit is operable to authenticate the module when the module is mounted on the elongated member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Derek P. Trimble, Adam M. Shane, Eric S. Deuel, Lance M. Hilbelink, Kim L. Van Order, Curt R. Jonson, J. Peter Cansfield, L. Robert Hamelink, Dale A. Gort, Kermit M. Anderson
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Patent number: 6669260Abstract: A modular system for a vehicle is provided which includes one or more elongated members adapted to be coupled to an interior portion of a vehicle, where one or more removable articles are configured for attachment to one or more of the members and a utility system provides utilities to the articles. One or more holders are positioned to align with the members and are coupled to the articles for attaching the articles to one or more of the members.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2001Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Kenneth M. Clark, Curt R. Johnson, J. Peter Cansfield, David B. Fry, Kermit M. Anderson, Bradley A. Beers, Darin R. Billot, L. Robert Hamelink, Dale A. Gort, Eric D. Rennie, Charles E. Beasley
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Patent number: 6547308Abstract: A visor mounting assembly includes a visor elbow and a visor mounting bracket with a cam cooperating between the two members to detent the visor when moved from a front windshield position to a side window position at a location which allows clearance of the side curtain air bag, thereby positioning the visor when in the side window position at a location which does not interfere with or inhibit the deployment of a side curtain air bag. In one embodiment, a stop extends between the elbow and bracket to limit the movement of the visor.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Johnson Controls TechnologyInventors: L. Robert Hamelink, Eric D. Rennie
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Publication number: 20020163219Abstract: A modular system for a vehicle is provided which includes one or more elongated members adapted to be coupled to an interior portion of a vehicle, where one or more removable articles are configured for attachment to one or more of the members and a utility system provides utilities to the articles. One or more holders are positioned to align with the members and are coupled to the articles for attaching the articles to one or more of the members.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2001Publication date: November 7, 2002Inventors: Kenneth M. Clark, Curt R. Johnson, J. Peter Cansfield, David B. Fry, Kermit M. Anderson, Bradley A. Beers, Darin R. Billot, L. Robert Hamelink, Dale A. Gort, Eric D. Rennie, Charles E. Beasley
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Publication number: 20020084670Abstract: A visor mounting assembly includes a visor elbow and a visor mounting bracket with a cam cooperating between the two members to detent the visor when moved from a front windshield position to a side window position at a location which allows clearance of the side curtain air bag, thereby positioning the visor when in the side window position at a location which does not interfere with or inhibit the deployment of a side curtain air bag. In one embodiment, a stop extends between the elbow and bracket to limit the movement of the visor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: L. Robert Hamelink, Eric D. Rennie