Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Harting

Thomas E. Harting 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).

  • MIRROR ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20120327672
    Abstract: A mirror assembly for illuminating an underhood area of a vehicle having an electrical system includes a mirror head outer shell defining a light reception opening. At least one work light is mounted to the mirror head outer shell within the light reception opening. The work light is constructed and positioned such that the light emitted from the work light is directed at the underhood area of the vehicle to illuminate the underhood area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas E. Harting
  • SUNSHADE ASSEMBLY WITH LIGHT
    Publication number: 20120326465
    Abstract: A sunshade assembly for illuminating an underhood area of a vehicle having an electrical system includes an outer wall forming a sun-blocking surface. The outer wall is mounted to the vehicle. At least one work light is mounted to the outer wall. The at least one work light is constructed and positioned such that the light emitted from the at least one work light is directed at the underhood area to illuminate the underhood area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas E. Harting
  • Compact actuator for a concealed headlamp assembly
    Patent number: 4821155
    Abstract: An actuator for a concealed headlamp has a linkage and support assembly including an intermediate carrier bracket and a pair of connecting links that allow the headlamp housing to be effectively rotated about a pivot axis located outside of the limited volume available for the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1989
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas E. Harting