Patents by Inventor Michael Horneck
Michael Horneck 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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Patent number: 10493829Abstract: A vehicle door includes a window frame delimiting a window aperture and a window pane that is adjustably positioned in the window aperture. The window frame includes a first leg having a first surface which is situated opposite a first edge of the window pane extending in the adjusting direction. The window frame also includes a second leg having a second surface which is located opposite a second edge of the window pane extending in the adjusting direction. At least the first surface of the first leg delimits a clearance of the window pane transversely to the adjusting direction. In a closed position, the first edge and the first surface touch one another at the height of an upper region of the first leg. At a height of a lower region of the first leg the first edge and the first surface run spaced from one another.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Michael Horneck
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Patent number: 10232694Abstract: A vehicle door includes a door outer skin that delimits a window opening at the bottom, a pillar that delimits the window opening at the side, and a channel strip. A top edge of the door outer skin and a hook protruding from pillar are inserted in a groove in the channel strip.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Michael Alhof, Erol Mori, Michael Horneck
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Publication number: 20180257461Abstract: A vehicle door includes a window frame delimiting a window aperture and a window pane that is adjustably positioned in the window aperture. The window frame includes a first leg having a first surface which is situated opposite a first edge of the window pane extending in the adjusting direction. The window frame also includes a second leg having a second surface which is located opposite a second edge of the window pane extending in the adjusting direction. At least the first surface of the first leg delimits a clearance of the window pane transversely to the adjusting direction. In a closed position, the first edge and the first surface touch one another at the height of an upper region of the first leg. At a height of a lower region of the first leg the first edge and the first surface run spaced from one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Michael Horneck
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Patent number: 9908483Abstract: A device for fastening a paneling part to a body structure, particularly an interior body panel, of a motor vehicle and the body structure with an inner side facing toward the paneling part and an outer side facing away from the paneling part. The device includes a first fastening component for fastening to an opening in body structure. The first fastening component has a first section for bearing on the outer side of the body structure and a second section for arrangement in the area of the inner side of the body structure. A second, rod-like fastening component fastens the paneling part to the second fastening component. The second section of the first fastening component is constructed in such manner that the second section can be passed through the opening in the body structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Michael Horneck
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Publication number: 20170225556Abstract: A vehicle door includes a door outer skin that delimits a window opening at the bottom, a pillar that delimits the window opening at the side, and a channel strip. A top edge of the door outer skin and a hook protruding from pillar are inserted in a groove in the channel strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Michael Alhof, Erol Mori, Michael Horneck, Hartmut Baumgart
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Publication number: 20160355144Abstract: A device for fastening a paneling part to a body structure, particularly an interior body panel, of a motor vehicle and the body structure with an inner side facing toward the paneling part and an outer side facing away from the paneling part. The device includes a first fastening component for fastening to an opening in body structure. The first fastening component has a first section for bearing on the outer side of the body structure and a second section for arrangement in the area of the inner side of the body structure. A second, rod-like fastening component fastens the paneling part to the second fastening component. The second section of the first fastening component is constructed in such manner that the second section can be passed through the opening in the body structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Michael HORNECK
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Publication number: 20130341961Abstract: A window guide for a motor vehicle door, a door frame for a motor vehicle, a motor vehicle with at least one motor vehicle door, and a method for the assembly of a motor vehicle door are provided. A window guide for a motor vehicle door includes a guide element suitable for arrangement on a door frame and a positioning insert connected to the guide element. The positioning insert can be brought into engagement with at least one reference structure formed on the door frame. The positioning insert comprises at least one positioning element for the accurately positioned alignment of an attachment part that can be arranged on the door frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Erol MORI, Bayram ERDAL, Michael HORNECK
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Patent number: 8371640Abstract: A motor vehicle with a sliding door has a safeguard with two mounting elements. One of the mounting elements is secured to the sliding door, while the other mounting element is arranged on a column bordering the sliding door. The mounting elements pass by each other given a sliding motion by the sliding door, and end up opposite each other during the motion of the sliding door, transversely to the sliding motion. As a result, the safeguard holds the sliding door against the column during a crash in which forces act perpendicularly on the sliding door.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2008Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Michael Horneck, Markus Fischer
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Patent number: 8210597Abstract: A seal is provided for a hole in a sheet. The clamped hole surface has an articulated line, which divides the hole surface into a first partial surface and a second partial surface inclined relative thereto, exhibiting the following features: a sealing surface for the hole, the geometry of which corresponds to the hole geometry; an elastic element secured to the sealing surface; and the elastic element is incorporated into the hole abuts on one side (e.g., interior) of the sheet, pressing the sealing surface against a second side (e.g., exterior) of the sheet.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Michael Horneck
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Publication number: 20110253853Abstract: A hinge reinforcement for a motor vehicle door hinge for securing a hinge joint to the bearing structure of a motor vehicle body, with a base plate that can be slidably attached to a side of the bearing structure facing away from the hinge joint in a pre-assembly position by means of a bracket. The base plate is designed to accommodate a thermally activatable fixing means, with which the base plate can be fixed to the bearing structure in a final assembly position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Michael HORNECK
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Publication number: 20110210576Abstract: A motor vehicle with a sliding door has a safeguard with two mounting elements. One of the mounting elements is secured to the sliding door, while the other mounting element is arranged on a column bordering the sliding door. The mounting elements pass by each other given a sliding motion by the sliding door, and end up opposite each other during the motion of the sliding door, transversely to the sliding motion. As a result, the safeguard holds the sliding door against the column during a crash in which forces act perpendicularly on the sliding door.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2008Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Markus Fischer, Michael Horneck
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Patent number: 7806462Abstract: A device for guiding a drop window on a guide rail is provided that is inclined relative to the vertical line and a horizontal shaft rail. The device includes, but is not limited to a deflector that is fixed on the guide rail and includes, but is not limited to a vertical edge. The vertical edge extends up to the shaft rail. The deflector prevents the admission of dirt and noises between the shaft rail and the guide rail.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventor: Michael Horneck
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Publication number: 20090261617Abstract: A seal is provided for a hole in a sheet. The clamped hole surface has an articulated line, which divides the hole surface into a first partial surface and a second partial surface inclined relative thereto, exhibiting the following features: a sealing surface for the hole, the geometry of which corresponds to the hole geometry; an elastic element secured to the sealing surface; and the elastic element is incorporated into the hole abuts on one side (e.g., interior) of the sheet, pressing the sealing surface against a second side (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventor: Michael Horneck
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Publication number: 20090113807Abstract: A device for guiding a drop window on a guide rail is provided that is inclined relative to the vertical line and a horizontal shaft rail. The device includes, but is not limited to a deflector that is fixed on the guide rail and includes, butt is not limited to a vertical edge. The vertical edge extends up to the shaft rail. The deflector prevents the admission of dirt and noises between the shaft rail and the guide rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventor: Michael HORNECK