Patents by Inventor Sara E. JAMES

Sara E. JAMES 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).

  • Adjustable glass track systems for vehicles with frameless doors
    Patent number: 11485209
    Abstract: This disclosure details exemplary adjustable glass track systems for vehicles. In some embodiments, the glass track systems may establish a continuous sealing plane relative to a glass pane of a frameless door. In other embodiments, the glass track systems may additionally establish a continuous sealing plane relative to a vehicle roof structure. Exemplary adjustable glass track systems may include, among other features, a tubular frame rail, a channel rail, appliques, and seals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Sara E. James, Corey A. Griewahn, Craig S. Pearson, Bing Jiang
  • ADJUSTABLE GLASS TRACK SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES WITH FRAMELESS DOORS
    Publication number: 20210402859
    Abstract: This disclosure details exemplary adjustable glass track systems for vehicles. In some embodiments, the glass track systems may establish a continuous sealing plane relative to a glass pane of a frameless door. In other embodiments, the glass track systems may additionally establish a continuous sealing plane relative to a vehicle roof structure. Exemplary adjustable glass track systems may include, among other features, a tubular frame rail, a channel rail, appliques, and seals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Sara E. JAMES, Corey A. GRIEWAHN, Craig S. PEARSON, Bing JIANG