Patents by Inventor Robert T. Byrnes

Robert T. Byrnes 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: 7748765
    Abstract: A sub-assembly of a lift-glass hinge is disclosed. The sub-assembly includes a conductive connection member including a central portion, a first terminal end and a second terminal end; a first conductive lead; and a second conductive lead, wherein each of the first and second conductive leads include a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first conductive lead is connected proximate one of the first and second terminal ends of the conductive connection member, wherein the first end of the second conductive lead is connected proximate the central portion of the conductive connection member. A lift-glass hinge is also disclosed. A vehicle system is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Byrnes, Timothy F. O'Brien, Daniel V. Beckley
  • Publication number: 20100078957
    Abstract: A sub-assembly of a lift-glass hinge is disclosed. The sub-assembly includes a conductive connection member including a central portion, a first terminal end and a second terminal end; a first conductive lead; and a second conductive lead, wherein each of the first and second conductive leads include a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first conductive lead is connected proximate one of the first and second terminal ends of the conductive connection member, wherein the first end of the second conductive lead is connected proximate the central portion of the conductive connection member. A lift-glass hinge is also disclosed. A vehicle system is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Robert T. Byrnes, Timothy F. O'Brien, Daniel V. Beckley