Patents by Inventor Thomas F. Bowles

Thomas F. Bowles 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).

  • Semi-circular alignment features of an elastic averaging alignment system
    Patent number: 9618026
    Abstract: A semi-circular male alignment feature elastic averaging alignment system utilizing a plurality of semi-circular male alignment features which interface by elastic averaging with a plurality of female alignment features, wherein semi-circular male alignment features of a first component are received during a mating process by respective female alignment features formed in a second component, whereby precise alignment of the first and second components and stiffness are provided by elastic averaging of the male and female alignment features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Steven E. Morris, Thomas F. Bowles
  • Adjustable deck lid hinge
    Patent number: 8720007
    Abstract: An adjustable hinge assembly for a vehicle deck lid includes an adjustment pin received in a hinge pin that is adjustable to cause the deck lid to become flush with adjacent vehicle body structure. The adjustment pin includes a tool engagement feature that allows for adjustment of the hinge assembly from within the trunk. A second tool engagement feature allows for adjustment of the hinge from outside of the trunk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Gary W. Krajenke, Richard J. Lange, Anthony J. Radman, Thomas F. Bowles, Alvin N. Standard, Todd A. Granger
  • Semi-Circular Alignment Features of an Elastic Averaging Alignment System
    Publication number: 20140033493
    Abstract: A semi-circular male alignment feature elastic averaging alignment system utilizing a plurality of semi-circular male alignment features which interface by elastic averaging with a plurality of female alignment features, wherein semi-circular male alignment features of a first component are received during a mating process by respective female alignment features formed in a second component, whereby precise alignment of the first and second components and stiffness are provided by elastic averaging of the male and female alignment features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Steven E. Morris, Thomas F. Bowles
  • Adjustable Deck Lid Hinge
    Publication number: 20090271947
    Abstract: An adjustable hinge assembly for a vehicle deck lid includes an adjustment pin received in a hinge pin that is adjustable to cause the deck lid to become flush with adjacent vehicle body structure. The adjustment pin includes a tool engagement feature that allows for adjustment of the hinge assembly from within the trunk. A second tool engagement feature allows for adjustment of the hinge from outside of the trunk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Gary W. Krajenke, Richard J. Lange, Anthony J. Radman, Thomas F. Bowles, Alvin N. Standard, Todd A. Granger
  • Adjustable deck lid hinge
    Patent number: 7594301
    Abstract: An adjustable hinge assembly for a vehicle closure is disclosed. The adjustable hinge assembly includes an adjustment pin received in a hinge pin and is adjustable to cause the closure to become flush with adjacent vehicle body structure. The adjustable hinge assembly may be employed with a deck lid of a vehicle to allow for a flushness adjustment of the deck lid relative to adjacent vehicle quarter panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary W. Krajenke, Richard J. Lange, Anthony J. Radman, Thomas F. Bowles, Alvin N. Standard, Todd A. Granger
  • Adjustable Deck Lid Hinge
    Publication number: 20080072399
    Abstract: An adjustable hinge assembly for a vehicle closure is disclosed. The adjustable hinge assembly includes an adjustment pin received in a hinge pin and is adjustable to cause the closure to become flush with adjacent vehicle body structure. The adjustable hinge assembly may be employed with a deck lid of a vehicle to allow for a flushness adjustment of the deck lid relative to adjacent vehicle quarter panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Gary W. Krajenke, Richard J. Lange, Anthony J. Radman, Thomas F. Bowles