Patents by Inventor Matthew M. Stack
Matthew M. Stack 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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Publication number: 20240065729Abstract: An instrument for facilitating transseptal delivery of a cardiac therapeutic device is positionable in a left ventricle. The instrument includes an elongate shaft having a tubular lumen, the shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion actively steerable between a generally straight position and a curved position. An external pull wire and an internal pull wire are each actuatable to move the distal portion to the curved position. The external pull wire extends internally through the proximal portion of the shaft and longitudinally along the exterior of the distal portion of the shaft, while the internal pull wire extends internally through the proximal portion of the shaft adjacent to the external pull wire, and extends internally through the distal portion of the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: Synecor LLCInventors: Richard S. Stack, William L. Athas, Kevin Johnson, Emer M. Feerick, Matthew Moran, Damian Muldoon, Liam Ruddy
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Patent number: 11424581Abstract: A charge port module for an electric vehicle (EV) includes a charge port body having a first side, a second side, and an interface for mounting to an EV body. The module also includes a receptacle on the charge port body first side and configured to accept a charging plug. The module additionally includes an electrical connector on the charge port body second side, in electrical communication with the receptacle, and configured to engage an EV electrical system. The first side of the charge port body defines a channel. The module also includes a cartridge configured to slidingly engage the channel. The cartridge includes a cartridge body defining an access opening configured to facilitate charging plug access to the receptacle after the cartridge has engaged and has seated in the channel. A light element is arranged on the cartridge body and configured to illuminate the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Matthew M. Stack, Omair Mustafa, Dayananda Narasimhaiah
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Patent number: 11352825Abstract: A port-door release assembly includes a door and a linkage coupled to the door to support the door during movement between open and closed positions. The port-door release assembly includes a drive shaft coupled to the linkage to drive movement of the linkage. The port-door release assembly includes a motor configured to rotate the drive shaft which moves the linkage and the door to the open and/or closed positions. The port-door release assembly includes a back-up release assembly movable relative to the linkage to disconnect the drive shaft from the linkage which allows the door to move to the open position without actuation of the motor. A door assembly includes the port-door release assembly as described above and a housing defining a port in which the door is movable relative to the housing between the open position that uncovers the port and the closed position that covers the port.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Matthew M. Stack, Omair Mustafa, Dayananda Narasimhaiah
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Publication number: 20220090433Abstract: A port-door release assembly includes a door and a linkage coupled to the door to support the door during movement between open and closed positions. The port-door release assembly includes a drive shaft coupled to the linkage to drive movement of the linkage. The port-door release assembly includes a motor configured to rotate the drive shaft which moves the linkage and the door to the open and/or closed positions. The port-door release assembly includes a back-up release assembly movable relative to the linkage to disconnect the drive shaft from the linkage which allows the door to move to the open position without actuation of the motor. A door assembly includes the port-door release assembly as described above and a housing defining a port in which the door is movable relative to the housing between the open position that uncovers the port and the closed position that covers the port.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2020Publication date: March 24, 2022Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Matthew M. Stack, Omair Mustafa, Dayananda Narasimhaiah
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Patent number: 11230187Abstract: A close-out assembly includes a housing and an inlet. The housing includes a wall that surrounds an opening. The wall includes an outer edge adjacent to the face plate and an inner edge. The inlet is coupled to the wall, and the inlet is accessible through the opening. The assembly includes a door coupled to the housing that is movable relative to the housing. The assembly includes a seal formed to the wall at the outer edge of the wall and the inner edge of the wall. The door engages one part of the seal when the door is in a closed position, and the inlet engages another part of the seal regardless of the position of the door. A method of manufacturing the assembly includes positioning a housing relative to a mold, and molding an elastomeric material to the housing using the mold to form a seal.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Matthew M. Stack, Omair Mustafa
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Publication number: 20210288455Abstract: A charge port module for an electric vehicle (EV) includes a charge port body having a first side, a second side, and an interface for mounting to an EV body. The module also includes a receptacle on the charge port body first side and configured to accept a charging plug. The module additionally includes an electrical connector on the charge port body second side, in electrical communication with the receptacle, and configured to engage an EV electrical system. The first side of the charge port body defines a channel. The module also includes a cartridge configured to slidingly engage the channel. The cartridge includes a cartridge body defining an access opening configured to facilitate charging plug access to the receptacle after the cartridge has engaged and has seated in the channel. A light element is arranged on the cartridge body and configured to illuminate the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2020Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Matthew M. Stack, Omair Mustafa, Dayananda Narasimhaiah
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Publication number: 20210122234Abstract: A close-out assembly includes a housing and an inlet. The housing includes a wall that surrounds an opening. The wall includes an outer edge adjacent to the face plate and an inner edge. The inlet is coupled to the wall, and the inlet is accessible through the opening. The assembly includes a door coupled to the housing that is movable relative to the housing. The assembly includes a seal formed to the wall at the outer edge of the wall and the inner edge of the wall. The door engages one part of the seal when the door is in a closed position, and the inlet engages another part of the seal regardless of the position of the door. A method of manufacturing the assembly includes positioning a housing relative to a mold, and molding an elastomeric material to the housing using the mold to form a seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Matthew M. Stack, Omair Mustafa
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Patent number: 10871009Abstract: A lockable latching device includes a body defining a cavity and a plunger disposed within a cavity defined in the body. The plunger is translatable with respect to the body between an open position and a closed position. The lockable latching device also includes an annular rotator configured for rotating the plunger about a central longitudinal axis, and an annular latch transitionable between an unlocked state and a locked state. The lockable latching device further includes first and second elements. The lockable latching device also includes a force transmission mechanism operably connected to the first element, the second element, and the annular latch, with the force transmission mechanism configured to transition the annular latch from the unlocked state to the locked state in response to a first activation signal, and to transition the annular latch from the locked state to the unlocked state in response to a second activation signal.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, LLCInventors: Paul W. Alexander, Dayananda Narasimhaiah, Matthew M. Stack, Wonhee M. Kim, Alejandro Garcia, James H. Brown, Yonghoon Shim, Jaehun Kim
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Patent number: 10704303Abstract: A latching assembly includes a hinge defining a slot, the slot having a slot length and a slot width, wherein the slot length is greater than the slot width, and a latching actuator having a housing and a plunger partially disposed in the housing, the plunger configured to translate and rotate relative to the housing, the plunger having a distal end with a plunger end length and a plunger end width, wherein the plunger end length is greater than the plunger end width, the plunger configured to be inserted into the slot. The plunger end length is greater than the slot width and the plunger end length is less than the slot length by a clearance amount.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Matthew M. Stack, Dayananda Narasimhaiah
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Publication number: 20200040609Abstract: A lockable latching device includes a body defining a cavity and a plunger disposed within a cavity defined in the body. The plunger is translatable with respect to the body between an open position and a closed position. The lockable latching device also includes an annular rotator configured for rotating the plunger about a central longitudinal axis, and an annular latch transitionable between an unlocked state and a locked state. The lockable latching device further includes first and second elements. The lockable latching device also includes a force transmission mechanism operably connected to the first element, the second element, and the annular latch, with the force transmission mechanism configured to transition the annular latch from the unlocked state to the locked state in response to a first activation signal, and to transition the annular latch from the locked state to the unlocked state in response to a second activation signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Paul W. Alexander, Dayananda Narasimhaiah, Matthew M. Stack, Wonhee M. Kim, Alejandro Garcia, James H. Brown, Yonghoon Shim, Jaehun Kim
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Patent number: 10518636Abstract: An assembly according to the present disclosure includes a bezel having a first aperture therethrough. The bezel has a first face and a second face. The second face is provided with a plurality of retention loops. The assembly includes an elongate member disposed at least partially within the first aperture. The elongate member is generally fixedly positioned relative to the bezel. The assembly further includes a movable closeout feature having a second aperture therethrough. The elongate member is disposed at least partially within the second aperture. The movable closeout feature is provided with a plurality of tabs. Respective tabs of the plurality of tabs are disposed in corresponding respective loops of the plurality of retention loops. The movable closeout feature is repositionable relative to the bezel by contact with the elongate member.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Matthew M. Stack, Gordan N. Noll, Brian R. Rusch
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Publication number: 20190368240Abstract: A latching assembly includes a hinge defining a slot, the slot having a slot length and a slot width, wherein the slot length is greater than the slot width, and a latching actuator having a housing and a plunger partially disposed in the housing, the plunger configured to translate and rotate relative to the housing, the plunger having a distal end with a plunger end length and a plunger end width, wherein the plunger end length is greater than the plunger end width, the plunger configured to be inserted into the slot. The plunger end length is greater than the slot width and the plunger end length is less than the slot length by a clearance amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Matthew M. Stack, Dayananda Narasimhaiah
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Patent number: 10434872Abstract: A housing for a fuel filler opening or charge port of a vehicle is disclosed herein. The housing includes an attachment member integrated into a wall of the housing. The attachment member includes a flexible tab having at least one interface member and at least one overmold attachment surface. An overmold is positioned adjacent to the attachment member and at least partially covers the at least one overmold attachment surface. The overmold provides a closeout around the attachment member.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2017Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Matthew M. Stack, Omair Mustafa
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Publication number: 20190248232Abstract: An assembly according to the present disclosure includes a bezel having a first aperture therethrough. The bezel has a first face and a second face. The second face is provided with a plurality of retention loops. The assembly includes an elongate member disposed at least partially within the first aperture. The elongate member is generally fixedly positioned relative to the bezel. The assembly further includes a movable closeout feature having a second aperture therethrough. The elongate member is disposed at least partially within the second aperture. The movable closeout feature is provided with a plurality of tabs. Respective tabs of the plurality of tabs are disposed in corresponding respective loops of the plurality of retention loops. The movable closeout feature is repositionable relative to the bezel by contact with the elongate member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Matthew M. Stack, Gordan N. Noll, Brian R. Rusch
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Publication number: 20180297467Abstract: A housing for a fuel filler opening or charge port of a vehicle is disclosed herein. The housing includes an attachment member integrated into a wall of the housing. The attachment member includes a flexible tab having at least one interface member and at least one overmold attachment surface. An overmold is positioned adjacent to the attachment member and at least partially covers the at least one overmold attachment surface. The overmold provides a closeout around the attachment member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Matthew M. Stack, Omair Mustafa
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Patent number: 9925865Abstract: A fuel fill pocket mounting system includes a mounting bracket having an inboard surface and an outboard surface. The outboard surface is bonded to an interior surface of a sheet molded composite body panel. A filler housing is attached to the inboard surface of the mounting bracket. The filler housing includes a wall defining an interior space. A snap in bezel is attached to the filler housing within the interior space. The bezel includes an outer lip disposed against the wall of the filler housing. The bezel includes a rubber material in sealing engagement with a fuel inlet pipe to limit fuel leakage between the bezel and the fuel inlet pipe.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2016Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Matthew M. Stack, James J. Uppleger, Gordan N. Noll, Stanley P. Ciemerych
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Publication number: 20170334287Abstract: A fuel fill pocket mounting system includes a mounting bracket having an inboard surface and an outboard surface. The outboard surface is bonded to an interior surface of a sheet molded composite body panel. A filler housing is attached to the inboard surface of the mounting bracket. The filler housing includes a wall defining an interior space. A snap in bezel is attached to the filler housing within the interior space. The bezel includes an outer lip disposed against the wall of the filler housing. The bezel includes a rubber material in sealing engagement with a fuel inlet pipe to limit fuel leakage between the bezel and the fuel inlet pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: November 23, 2017Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Matthew M. Stack, James J. Uppleger, Gordan N. Noll, Stanley P. Ciemerych
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Patent number: 9481240Abstract: A cover assembly for a filling port of a vehicle includes a hinge structure and a cover portion. The hinge structure includes an interface portion having a plurality of retention tabs. Each of the plurality of retention tabs include an inboard surface that is spaced from an outboard surface of the interface portion. The cover portion includes a plurality of cover tabs. Each of the cover tabs include an outboard surface that is spaced from an inboard surface of the cover portion. The cover portion is disposed adjacent the outboard surface of the interface portion. Each of the retention tabs is engaged with one of the cover tabs in interlocking engagement. Each of the cover tabs is disposed between one of the retention tabs and the interface portion. Each of the retention tabs is disposed between one of the cover tabs and the cover portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Matthew M. Stack, Robin L. Champion
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Publication number: 20160311317Abstract: A cover assembly for a filling port of a vehicle includes a hinge structure and a cover portion. The hinge structure includes an interface portion having a plurality of retention tabs. Each of the plurality of retention tabs include an inboard surface that is spaced from an outboard surface of the interface portion. The cover portion includes a plurality of cover tabs. Each of the cover tabs include an outboard surface that is spaced from an inboard surface of the cover portion. The cover portion is disposed adjacent the outboard surface of the interface portion. Each of the retention tabs is engaged with one of the cover tabs in interlocking engagement. Each of the cover tabs is disposed between one of the retention tabs and the interface portion. Each of the retention tabs is disposed between one of the cover tabs and the cover portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2015Publication date: October 27, 2016Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Matthew M. Stack, Robin L. Champion