Patents by Inventor Nicholas T. Moelker

Nicholas T. Moelker 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).

  • Patent number: 10053019
    Abstract: A component for vehicle interior is disclosed. The component comprises a base, a bin and a cover. The cover is configured to move relative to the base from a closed position to cover the bin to an intermediate position to partially uncover the bin to an open position to uncover the bin. A button is coupled to the cover. The component comprises a link coupled to the cover and a latch. The link is configured to secure the cover to the base and/or release cover from the base at the closed position, the intermediate position and the open position. The latch comprises two arms. The link is configured to translate downward movement of the button into lateral movement of the two arms between an extended position and a retracted position. The two arms engage with the base to secure the cover to the base when the two arms are at the extended position. The two arms disengage with the base to release the cover from the base when the two arms are at the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas Scott Hodgson, Nicholas T Moelker
  • Patent number: 9701181
    Abstract: A vehicle sun visor includes a positioning assembly configured to facilitate rotation and/or translation of the vehicle sun visor relative to an interior of a vehicle. The positioning assembly includes a casing configured to house a positioning mechanism, and an outer surface of the casing forms at least a portion of a show surface of the vehicle sun visor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Motus Integrated Technologoes
    Inventors: Nicholas T. Moelker, Patrick Welter, Frederic Selvini
  • Publication number: 20160114657
    Abstract: A vehicle sun visor includes a positioning assembly configured to facilitate rotation and/or translation of the vehicle sun visor relative to an interior of a vehicle. The positioning assembly includes a casing configured to house a positioning mechanism, and an outer surface of the casing forms at least a portion of a show surface of the vehicle sun visor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Nicholas T. Moelker, Patrick Welter, Frederic Selvini
  • Publication number: 20150360623
    Abstract: A vehicle interior comprises a zero-gap joint formed by a first component that holds a sheet-like flexible material that is supported by supports, and a protrusion of a second component that contacts and deforms the material. The material may comprise a fabric or coated material that is coordinated with the design of the interior. The joint may be formed between components that move relative to one another during normal operation of the vehicle, such as between an instrument panel and a vehicle door panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Danny B. Larsen, Chris J. Harmelink, Tyler Newkirk, Heather R. Springer, David J. McCarthy, Glenn A. Cowelchuk, Nicholas T. Moelker
  • Publication number: 20150353005
    Abstract: An overhead console for a vehicle having a lighting assembly. The lighting assembly may include multiple light sources configured to emit light toward a show surface of the overhead console. Each light source may include a light-emitting diode. The overhead console may also include a capacitive sensing input device, a sunroof control device, a haptic feedback device, a directional lighting device, and so forth. The overhead console has a thickness of less than or equal to approximately 15 millimeters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Hodgson, Ame Dassen, Jonathan M. Frens, Scott R. Meyers, Michael Catlin, Nicholas T. Moelker, Kyle Beeck