Patents by Inventor Tim McAndrew

Tim McAndrew 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).

  • Control panel for a vehicle
    Patent number: 6536825
    Abstract: A control panel for a vehicle includes a housing defining a recess formed therein. A panel is movably attached to the housing and has at least one control mechanism mounted thereon. The panel is movable between a first position wherein the panel generally covers a portion of the recess, and a second position wherein the panel generally exposes the recess. Preferably, the housing defines a first surface within the recess, and a second control mechanism is mounted on the first surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Tim McAndrew, Robert M. Schmidt, Paul C. Babcock, Richard Williams
  • Control panel for a vehicle
    Publication number: 20010052715
    Abstract: A control panel for a vehicle includes a housing defining a recess formed therein. A panel is movably attached to the housing and has at least one control mechanism mounted thereon. The panel is movable between a first position wherein the panel generally covers a portion of the recess, and a second position wherein the panel generally exposes the recess. Preferably, the housing defines a first surface within the recess, and a second control mechanism is mounted on the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2001
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Inventors: Tim McAndrew, Robert M. Schmidt, Paul C. Babcock, Richard Williams