Patents by Inventor Mark D. Dickens

Mark D. Dickens 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).

  • ACTIVE HOOD EXTRACTOR
    Publication number: 20140231161
    Abstract: A number of variations may include a product comprising: an active hood extractor including a plurality of louvers, and actuator operatively connected to at least one louver, the plurality of louvers being constructed and arranged for sealing engagement with another vehicle component. A number of variations may include a product comprising: an active hood extractor including a plurality of louvers, the plurality of louvers being constructed and arranged for sealing engagement with another vehicle component when the plurality of louvers are in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Michael Lehti, Mark D. Dickens
  • Active air vent utilizing smart material actuation
    Patent number: 8607744
    Abstract: An active air intake adapted for selectively regulating fluid flow into an engine generally includes a housing defining an opening, a covering member disposed relative to the opening and translatable between opened and closed conditions, an actuator including an active material element operable to effect movement of the member, a load limit protector configured to present a secondary output path for the element, an overheat protection mechanism for preventing unintentional activation and stress loads in the element, a biasing mechanism for returning the member to the original condition, and a latching mechanism for retaining the member in the closed condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Paul W. Alexander, Alan L. Browne, Xiujie Gao, Thomas H. Froling, Richard J. Skurkis, Matthew D. Scrase, Clifford Jason Yee, Evan P. Joranlien, Mark D. Dickens, Arnold G Warner, Laurence M Lemaire
  • ACTIVE AIR VENT UTILIZING SMART MATERIAL ACTUATION
    Publication number: 20090173305
    Abstract: An active air intake adapted for selectively regulating fluid flow into an engine generally includes a housing defining an opening, a covering member disposed relative to the opening and translatable between opened and closed conditions, an actuator including an active material element operable to effect movement of the member, a load limit protector configured to present a secondary output path for the element, an overheat protection mechanism for preventing unintentional activation and stress loads in the element, a biasing mechanism for returning the member to the original condition, and a latching mechanism for retaining the member in the closed condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul W. Alexander, Alan L. Browne, Xiujie Gao, Thomas H. Froling, Richard J. Skurkis, Matthew D. Scrase, Clifford Jason Yee, Evan P. Joranlien, Mark D. Dickens, Arnold G. Warner, Laurence M. Lemaire