Patents by Inventor Michael Wlotkowski

Michael Wlotkowski 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).

  • Lit door handle for a vehicle
    Patent number: 8730021
    Abstract: A door handle apparatus for a vehicle is provided. The door handle includes a door handle body that is configured to be disposed at a door of the vehicle. A light source is mounted inside the door handle body. A light-transmitting member is located between the light source and the door handle body. The light-transmitting member is partially exposed to an exterior of the door handle body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Aisin Technical Center of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Minter, Michael Wlotkowski, Sadayuki Makino, Katsuhisa Yamada
  • Lit door handle for a vehicle
    Patent number: 8579481
    Abstract: A door handle apparatus for a vehicle is provided. The door handle includes a door handle body that is configured to be disposed at a door of the vehicle. A light source is mounted inside the door handle body. A light-transmitting member is located between the light source and the door handle body. The light-transmitting member is partially exposed to an exterior of the door handle body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Aisin Technical Center of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Minter, Michael Wlotkowski, Sadayuki Makino, Katsuhisa Yamada
  • LIT DOOR HANDLE FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20130263633
    Abstract: A door handle apparatus for a vehicle is provided. The door handle includes a door handle body that is configured to be disposed at a door of the vehicle. A light source is mounted inside the door handle body. A light-transmitting member is located between the light source and the door handle body. The light-transmitting member is partially exposed to an exterior of the door handle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Adam Minter, Michael Wlotkowski, Sadayuki Makino, Katsuhisa Yamada
  • LIT DOOR HANDLE FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20120106182
    Abstract: A door handle apparatus for a vehicle is provided. The door handle includes a door handle body that is configured to be disposed at a door of the vehicle. A light source is mounted inside the door handle body. A light-transmitting member is located between the light source and the door handle body. The light-transmitting member is partially exposed to an exterior of the door handle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: AISIN TECHNICAL CENTER OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Adam MINTER, Michael Wlotkowski, Sadayuki Makino, Katsuhisa Yamada