Patents by Inventor Timothy Hornshaw

Timothy Hornshaw 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 door handle
    Patent number: 7407203
    Abstract: A door handle assembly for opening a door of a vehicle includes a handle portion and a lever or actuating member for actuating or releasing a latch mechanism of a vehicle door. The door handle assembly includes fewer components than known door handles and is reversible or suitable for use at either side of the vehicle. The door handle assembly may include a counterweight and lever mechanism at the base of the door handle assembly, such that the components do not extend substantially into the door cavity. The counterweight may be positioned rearwardly and outwardly of a pivot axis of the lever mechanism when the handle is at an initial or non-opening position, thereby providing enhanced retention of the door handle assembly during vehicle collisions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Donnelly Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Huizenga, Timothy A. Hornshaw, Richard C. Behm, Jr.
  • Vehicle door handle
    Publication number: 20060038418
    Abstract: A door handle assembly for opening a door of a vehicle includes a handle portion and a lever or actuating member for actuating or releasing a latch mechanism of a vehicle door. The door handle assembly includes fewer components than known door handles and is reversible or suitable for use at either side of the vehicle. The door handle assembly may include a counterweight and lever mechanism at the base of the door handle assembly, such that the components do not extend substantially into the door cavity. The counterweight may be positioned rearwardly and outwardly of a pivot axis of the lever mechanism when the handle is at an initial or non-opening position, thereby providing enhanced retention of the door handle assembly during vehicle collisions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: David Huizenga, Timothy Hornshaw, Richard Behm