Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Hurrish

Thomas J. Hurrish 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).

  • Vehicle closure assembly with sealed split between independently selectable closure panels
    Patent number: 7845712
    Abstract: A split vehicle closure assembly for a vehicle utilizes a novel seal assembly, latching mechanism and hinges, all of which cooperate to permit the vehicle closure assembly to selectively seal an opening to a vehicle compartment, preventing, dirt, liquid and fumes from entering through the vehicle closure assembly, or to be opened partially or fully to provide various configurations for access to the compartment through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Garl W. Gordon, Roderick L. Lemmer, John Acker, Thomas J. Hurrish, Henry J. Nykiel, Frederick Draska
  • Vehicle Closure Assembly With Sealed Split Between Independently Selectable Closure Panels
    Publication number: 20090096252
    Abstract: A split vehicle closure assembly for a vehicle utilizes a novel seal assembly, latching mechanism and hinges, all of which cooperate to permit the vehicle closure assembly to selectively seal an opening to a vehicle compartment, preventing, dirt, liquid and fumes from entering through the vehicle closure assembly, or to be opened partially or fully to provide various configurations for access to the compartment through the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Garl W. Gordon, Roderick L. Lemmer, John Acker, Thomas J. Hurrish, Henry J. Nykiel, Frederick Draska