Patents by Inventor Robert J. Boutin

Robert J. Boutin 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).

  • Drive mechanism for an automotive vehicle sunroof assembly
    Patent number: 5941598
    Abstract: A drive mechanism for an automotive vehicle sunroof assembly employs a moving cam and a stationary cam, both of which are engaged by a sunroof pane supporting carriage with cam followers. The specific camming surfaces cause the carriage and pane to move between closed, vent and open position. A method of operating a sunroof assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark A. Cave, Robert J. Boutin
  • Drive mechanism for an automotive vehicle sunroof assembly
    Patent number: 5746475
    Abstract: A drive mechanism for an automotive vehicle sunroof assembly employs a moving cam and a stationary cam, both of which are engaged by a sunroof pane supporting carriage with cam followers. The specific camming surfaces cause the carriage and pane to move between closed, vent and open position. A method of operating a sunroof assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: ASC Incorprated
    Inventors: Mark A. Caye, Robert J. Boutin