Patents by Inventor Robert N. Malm

Robert N. Malm 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: 4347556
    Abstract: This invention relates to polymer sealed beam headlamp units and more particularly to a trim rim mounting assembly for securing headlamp units to vehicles. The assembly includes a headlamp having a trim rim projecting outwardly from the exterior surface thereof. The rim references the lamp beam and has openings for receiving studs therethrough for securing the headlamp to a vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, the headlamp rim assembly has fasteners secured thereto. Studs located on the vehicle are provided with back nut stops for referentially engaging the headlamp rim as the studs are inserted through the rim openings. The back nuts in one embodiment are axially adjustable for specifying the vehicle reference plane relative to which the headlamp is attached for preaimed attachment. The rim fasteners engage the studs and lockingly secure the headlamp rim between the back nuts and rim fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1982
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Robert N. Malm
  • Patent number: 4139794
    Abstract: A glass halogen, miniature incandescent lamp comprises at least two conductive pins for electrical contact and a molded seal area for secure mechanical contact in a socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1979
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert N. Malm, Charles W. Cox