Patents by Inventor Mark A. Caye

Mark A. Caye 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: 10155457
    Abstract: A seat back pivot assembly includes a floor mounting bracket and a seat bushing assembly. The floor mounting bracket includes a receiver having an entry end, a locating end and a neck between the entry end and the locating end. The seat bushing assembly includes a shoulder bolt, a bushing and a spring. A shoulder on a head end of the shoulder bolt is received and held in the locating end of the receiver when the seat back pivot assembly is fully assembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Khaled Ayyash, Michael Kryzaniwskyj, Bryan D. Warju, II, Mark A. Caye, Kurt Leon Kormos, Peter Desmond Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20180043799
    Abstract: A seat back pivot assembly includes a floor mounting bracket and a seat bushing assembly. The floor mounting bracket includes a receiver having an entry end, a locating end and a neck between the entry end and the locating end. The seat bushing assembly includes a shoulder bolt, a bushing and a spring. A shoulder on a head end of the shoulder bolt is received and held in the locating end of the receiver when the seat back pivot assembly is fully assembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Khaled Ayyash, Michael Kryzaniwskyj, Bryan D. Warju, II, Mark A. Caye, Kurt Leon Kormos, Peter Desmond Kennedy
  • Patent number: 6527154
    Abstract: An apparatus for releasably mounting a vehicle accessory to the floor attachments of a motor vehicle having a floor panel and removable seats. The apparatus includes an attachment mechanism adapted to releasably engage the floor attachments of the motor vehicle and a frame coupled to the attachment mechanism The frame is adapted for contacting the floor of the vehicle to steady the device and for mounting the vehicle accessory thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Lance E. Larsen, Joanne H. Cole, Neil J. Bush, Mark A. Caye, Gregary A. Haupt, Benjamin R. Judy, Daniel J. Koester, David J. Spykerman, Roger A. Whitley, Detlef Zimmermann
  • Patent number: 6378941
    Abstract: A seating system (10) having a split bench seat (14, 16, 18) substantially divided in a 30%, 40%, 30% proportion with the 40% center portion (16) being adjustable in the fore/aft direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: John G. Opfer, Terrence Duncan, Leslie Griswold, Mark A. Caye, Anthony J. DiSalvo, Kurt A. Seibold, Nick G. Xiromeritis
  • Publication number: 20020011505
    Abstract: A cargo retention system for a vehicle having a seat is described. The seat has a seat bottom with an upper surface and a seat back with a front surface. The intersection of the upper surface and the front surface defines a bight. The cargo retention system includes a first anchorage adapted to be coupled to the vehicle. A portion of the first anchorage is adapted to be positioned in the bight. A retainer releasably interconnects a vehicle accessory and the first anchorage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Inventors: Joanne H. Cole, Lance E. Larsen, Neil J. Bush, Mark A. Caye, Gregary A. Haupt, Benjamin R. Judy, David J. Spykerman, Roger A. Whitley, Detlef Zimmermann, James P. Le Fevre
  • Publication number: 20010054632
    Abstract: An apparatus for releasably mounting a vehicle accessory to the floor attachments of a motor vehicle having a floor panel and removable seats. The apparatus includes an attachment mechanism adapted to releasably engage the floor attachments of the motor vehicle and a frame coupled to the attachment mechanism The frame is adapted for contacting the floor of the vehicle to steady the device and for mounting the vehicle accessory thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventors: Lance E. Larsen, Joanne H. Cole, Neil J. Bush, Mark A. Caye, Gregary A. Haupt, Benjamin R. Judy, Daniel J. Koester, David J. Spykeman, Roger A. Whitley, Detlef Zimmermann
  • Patent number: 6056352
    Abstract: A sunroof assembly (20) of an automotive vehicle employs dual sunroof panes, a pair of movable sunshades and a control system for operating the function thereof. In one aspect of the present invention, a sunroof assembly provides a substantially transparent front pane (22) which is slidable from a covering position to a retracted position and a substantially transparent rear pane (24) movable from a covering position to an open position. In another aspect of the present invention, a sunroof assembly (20) provides a pair of substantially transparent panes in combination with a front sunshade (26) and a rear sunshade (28). The sunshades are movable from a functional position to a stowed position. In a further aspect of the present invention, a control system (32) provides an electric switch assembly (30), electrical circuit and software for operating the panes and sunshades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: Kip A. Ewing, James M. Helms, Oluf H. Bendixen, Mark A. Caye, John D. Goins, David A. Smith
  • Patent number: 5961177
    Abstract: A sunroof assembly (20) of an automotive vehicle employs dual sunroof panes, a pair of movable sunshades and a control system for operating the function thereof. In one aspect of the present invention, a sunroof assembly provides a substantially transparent front pane (22) which is slidable from a covering position to a retracted position and a substantially transparent rear pane (24) movable from a covering position to an open position. In another aspect of the present invention, a sunroof assembly (20) provides a pair of substantially transparent panes in combination with a front sunshade (26) and a rear sunshade (28). The sunshades are movable from a functional position to a stowed position. In a further aspect of the present invention, a control system (32) provides an electric switch assembly (30), electrical circuit and software for operating the panes and sunshades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark A. Caye, David A. Smith
  • Patent number: 5951100
    Abstract: A sunroof assembly (20) of an automotive vehicle employs dual sunroof panes, a pair of movable sunshades and a control system for operating the function thereof. In one aspect of the present invention, a sunroof assembly provides a substantially transparent front pane (22) which is slidable from a covering position to a retracted position and a substantially transparent rear pane (24) movable from a covering position to an open position. In another aspect of the present invention, a sunroof assembly (20) provides a pair of substantially transparent panes in combination with a front sunshade (26) and a rear sunshade (28). The sunshades are movable from a functional position to a stowed position. In a further aspect of the present invention, a control system (32) provides an electric switch assembly (30), electrical circuit and software for operating the panes and sunshades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: Kip A. Ewing, John D. Goins, Mark A. Caye, David A. Smith
  • Patent number: 5746475
    Abstract: A drive mechanism for an automotive vehicle sunroof assembly employs a moving cam and a stationary cam, both of which are engaged by a sunroof pane supporting carriage with cam followers. The specific camming surfaces cause the carriage and pane to move between closed, vent and open position. A method of operating a sunroof assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: ASC Incorprated
    Inventors: Mark A. Caye, Robert J. Boutin