Patents by Inventor Thomas Herline

Thomas Herline 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).

  • Door latch system for automotive vehicle
    Patent number: 7648192
    Abstract: A door latch system for an automotive vehicle includes a latch having a housing mounted to a door inner panel and a release lever operated by a release rod connected to a handle. An impact-responsive release lever immobilizer mounted within the door is responsive to deformation of the door in the event of an impact such that the release lever will be blocked and prevented from moving to its unlatched position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Herline, Mark Brown, Daniel Bejune
  • DOOR LATCH SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20070029835
    Abstract: A door latch system for an automotive vehicle includes a latch having a housing mounted to a door inner panel and a release lever operated by a release rod connected to a handle. An impact-responsive release lever immobilizer mounted within the door is responsive to deformation of the door in the event of an impact such that the release lever will be blocked and prevented from moving to its unlatched position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Herline, Mark Brown, Daniel Bejune