Patents by Inventor Manuel Escamilla

Manuel Escamilla 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).

  • Patent number: 11851917
    Abstract: A double pull latch assembly and method of unlatching a panel. The double pull latch assembly includes a pull rod, a selector lever, and a linkage, wherein the selector lever is selectively disposed in a first feature or second feature of the linkage. In another embodiment, the double pull latch assembly includes a release arm, a lever, and a hold open lever to hold the lever in the intermediate position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Sinai Perez, Eduardo Estrada, Manuel Escamilla, Donald M. Perkins, Luis Vazquez, Carlos Tostado
  • Patent number: 11008785
    Abstract: A dual pull latch assembly and method of unlatching a panel. The double cable pull assembly includes a pull rod, a selector lever, and a linkage, wherein the selector lever is selectively disposed in a first feature or second feature of the linkage. In another embodiment, the double pull latch assembly includes a release arm, a lever, and a hold open lever to hold the lever in the intermediate position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Sinai Perez, Eduardo Estrada, Manuel Escamilla, Donald M. Perkins, Luis Vazquez, Carlos Tostado
  • Publication number: 20210047868
    Abstract: A dual pull latch assembly and method of unlatching a panel are disclosed. The double cable pull includes a pull rod, a selector lever, and a linkage, wherein the selector lever is selectively disposed in a first feature or second feature of the linkage. In another embodiment, the double pull latch includes a release arm, a lever, and a hold open lever to hold the lever in the intermediate position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Sinai Perez, Eduardo Estrada, Manuel Escamilla, Donald M. Perkins, Luis Vazquez, Carlos Tostado
  • Publication number: 20210032913
    Abstract: A latch includes a housing, a fork bolt operably coupled to the housing and pivotal between an unlatched position, a primary latched position, and a secondary latched position, and a detent lever operably coupled to the housing and arranged to cooperate with the fork bolt. A drive link is operatively connected to the fork bolt and to the detent lever. An override lever is operably coupled to the drive link. A manual release lever is operably coupled to the override lever. The manual release lever is movable between a rest position and a release position. The drive link is automatically moved out of a path of rotation of the fork bolt when the manual release lever is moved to the release position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Eduardo Estrada, Manuel Escamilla, Donald M. Perkins
  • Patent number: 10858866
    Abstract: A housing for a vehicle latch is provided. The housing having a fluid pathway extending from an interior of the housing to an exterior of the housing through a perimeter wall, wherein the fluid pathway is defined by an inclined surface that extends downwardly and away from an interior of the housing to an exterior of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Jose Manuel Madrid, Francisco Javier Guevara, Manuel Escamilla
  • Patent number: 10808435
    Abstract: A latch includes a housing, a fork bolt operably coupled to the housing and pivotal between an unlatched position, a primary latched position, and a secondary latched position, and a detent lever operably coupled to the housing and arranged to cooperate with the fork bolt. A drive link is operatively connected to the fork bolt and to the detent lever. An override lever is operably coupled to the drive link. A manual release lever is operably coupled to the override lever. The manual release lever is movable between a rest position and a release position. The drive link is automatically moved out of a path of rotation of the fork bolt when the manual release lever is moved to the release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Eduardo Estrada, Manuel Escamilla, Donald M. Perkins
  • Publication number: 20180202200
    Abstract: A dual pull latch assembly and method of unlatching a panel are disclosed. The double cable pull includes a pull rod, a selector lever, and a linkage, wherein the selector lever is selectively disposed in a first feature or second feature of the linkage. In another embodiment, the double pull latch includes a release arm, a lever, and a hold open lever to hold the lever in the intermediate position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Sinai Perez, Eduardo Estrada, Manuel Escamilla, Donald M. Perkins, Luis Vazquez, Carlos Tostado
  • Publication number: 20180155965
    Abstract: A latch includes a housing, a fork bolt operably coupled to the housing and pivotal between an unlatched position, a primary latched position, and a secondary latched position, and a detent lever operably coupled to the housing and arranged to cooperate with the fork bolt. A drive link is operatively connected to the fork bolt and to the detent lever. An override lever is operably coupled to the drive link. A manual release lever is operably coupled to the override lever. The manual release lever is movable between a rest position and a release position. The drive link is automatically moved out of a path of rotation of the fork bolt when the manual release lever is moved to the release position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Eduardo Estrada, Manuel Escamilla, Donald M. Perkins
  • Publication number: 20160348407
    Abstract: A housing for a vehicle latch is provided. The housing having a fluid pathway extending from an interior of the housing to an exterior of the housing through a perimeter wall, wherein the fluid pathway is defined by an inclined surface that extends downwardly and away from an interior of the housing to an exterior of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Jose Manuel Madrid, Francisco Javier Guevara, Manuel Escamilla
  • Publication number: 20150233152
    Abstract: A latch, having: an actuator housing configured to be “snap fit” or coupled to a latch housing of the latch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Francisco Vazquez, Eduardo Estrada, Alfredo Martinez, Manuel Escamilla
  • Patent number: 7926652
    Abstract: A cigarette dispenser including a box for holding a number of cigarettes. The box has an open bottom that defines a discharge opening for cigarettes held within the box. A U-shaped cradle is affixed to the box adjacent the discharge opening for catching cigarettes as such pass from the discharge opening. A mounting clip is affixed to the box for releasably securing the box to a support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventors: Manuel Escamilla, Damien Escamilla
  • Publication number: 20100006457
    Abstract: A cigarette dispenser including a box for holding a number of cigarettes. The box has an open bottom that defines a discharge opening for cigarettes held within the box. A U-shaped cradle is affixed to the box adjacent the discharge opening for catching cigarettes as such pass from the discharge opening. A mounting clip is affixed to the box for releasably securing the box to a support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Manuel Escamilla, Damien Escamilla