Patents by Inventor Thomas D. Drabik

Thomas D. Drabik 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: 4614375
    Abstract: A sun visor includes a pivot link which is mounted generally vertically on the pillar and has a plurality of pivot means vertically spaced along the length thereof. A plurality of generally rectangular sunshade links, each with a width not greater than the width of the pillar, have first ends which are connected to the pivot means on the pivot link. The plurality of sunshade links also have second ends which are pivotally connected to an end connector link by plurality of pivot means spaced along the length of the end connector link. The sun visor has a use position in which the plurality of sunshade links extend horizontally parallel with the windshield header and in parallel side-by-side relationship with another to provide a sun visor of substantial dimension to shield the occupant's eyes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1986
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Larry D. Miller, Thomas D. Drabik