Patents by Inventor Michael D. Morelli

Michael D. Morelli 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).

  • Publication number: 20120167378
    Abstract: A system is provided that is configured to mount a first component to a second component. The system includes an engagement device and an attachment device. The engagement device is attached to the first component. The attachment device is configured to mate with the engagement device to thereby provide mounting of the first component at one of a plurality of angles with respect to the second component while at least inhibiting rotation of the first component with respect to the second component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: MICHAEL D. MORELLI
  • Patent number: 5520490
    Abstract: A retainer clip includes a retainer portion having an axially extending tubular wall which is radially expandable for snap-fitted radial engagement with a reduced diameter portion of a rod such that the retainer clip is radially and axially trapped on the reduced diameter portion of the rod and can only be removed by simultaneous application of dual directional forces. The retainer clip includes the retainer portion, a washer portion, and a hinge portion integrally connecting the retainer portion and the washer portion so that the retainer clip is handled as a single part during assembly onto the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Asi Perach, Michael D. Morelli, Douglas S. Ostrander