Patents by Inventor Michael A. Krane

Michael A. Krane 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).

  • Method of assembling wire harness and trim panel
    Patent number: 6180886
    Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for assembling a wire harness, and then securing that wire harness to a vehicle trim panel includes the use of adhesive strips. The strips are placed in a welding station prior to the wire harness being assembled through the welding stations. Once the wire harness is fully assembled, the trim panel is placed above the jig. The welding stations are provided with structure to actuate the strips and secure the strips to the trim panel. The strips then capture and hold the wires on the trim panel. In this way, the wire harness may be directly attached to the trim panel after its assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Lear Automotive Dearborn, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Krane, Mike Zuteck, Steve Nagy
  • Method of assembling wire harness and trim panel
    Patent number: 5798012
    Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for assembling a wire harness, and then securing that wire harness to a vehicle trim panel includes the use of adhesive strips. The strips are placed in a welding station prior to the wire harness being assembled through the welding stations. Once the wire harness is fully assembled, the trim panel is placed above the jig. The welding stations are provided with structure to actuate the strips and secure the strips to the trim panel. The strips then capture and hold the wires on the trim panel. In this way, the wire harness may be directly attached to the trim panel after its assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: UT Automotive Dearborn, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Krane, Mike Zuteck, Steve Nagy