Patents by Inventor Traian Miu
Traian Miu 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).
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Publication number: 20160023630Abstract: A latch assembly for driving a closure panel from a closed panel position to an open panel position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: James J. Ferri, John Robert Scott Mitchell, Csaba Szente, Jagdeep Playia, Dikran Ghorghorian, Gabriele Wayne Sabatini, Traian Miu, John Clark
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Patent number: 9156432Abstract: A latch assembly for driving a closure panel from a closed panel position to an open panel position.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2014Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Magna Closures Inc.Inventors: James J. Ferri, John Robert Scott Mitchell, Csaba Szente, Jagdeep Playia, Dikran Ghorghorian, Gabriele Wayne Sabatini, Traian Miu, John Clark
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Publication number: 20150197140Abstract: In an aspect, a lifter plate is provided that is capable of a relatively strong connection to a vehicle window. The lifter plate includes a lifter plate body including a first side wall and a second side wall configured to receive a vehicle window there between, a window holding member positionable in a locking position to prevent the withdrawal of the vehicle window from between the first and second side walls, and a locking member positioned to prevent the movement of the window holding member out of the locking position in the event of a force urging the withdrawal of the vehicle window from between first and second side walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2015Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: Douglas G. Broadhead, Raymond Edward Fortin, Traian Miu, Thomas Mellary, James J. Ferri, Donald Harry Smith
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Publication number: 20150059250Abstract: A power door actuation system for moving a vehicle door relative to a vehicle body between an open position and a closed position includes a motor assembly connectable to one of the vehicle door and the vehicle body that is configured to generate a rotational force. A drive shaft is interconnected to the motor assembly and extends from a first end disposed adjacent the motor assembly to a second end. The second end of the drive shaft is rigidly attached to one of a body strap or a door strap of a hinge for transferring the rotational force from the motor assembly to the respective rigidly attached strap to rotate the respective rigidly attached strap relative to the other of the door strap and the body strap for automatically moving the vehicle door between the open and closed positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Traian Miu, J. R. Scott Mitchell, Gabriele Wayne Sabatini
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Patent number: 8966820Abstract: In an aspect, a lifter plate is provided that is capable of a relatively strong connection to a vehicle window. The lifter plate includes a lifter plate body including a first side wall and a second side wall configured to receive a vehicle window therebetween, a window holding member positionable in a locking position to prevent the withdrawal of the vehicle window from between the first and second side walls, and a locking member positioned to prevent the movement of the window holding member out of the locking position in the event of a force urging the withdrawal of the vehicle window from between first and second side walls.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Magna Closures, Inc.Inventors: Douglas G. Broadhead, Raymond Edward Fortin, Traian Miu, Thomas Mellary, James J. Ferri, Donald Harry Smith
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Publication number: 20140345963Abstract: A latch assembly for driving a closure panel from a closed panel position to an open panel position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: James J. Ferri, John Robert Scott Mitchell, Csaba Szente, Jagdeep Playia, Dikran Ghorghorian, Gabriele Wayne Sabatini, Traian Miu, John Clark
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Publication number: 20140338129Abstract: A bed, comprising: a user support structure including a body support member having a head region and a foot region, and a foot support member positioned proximate the foot region of the body support member and projecting laterally from the body support member; a frame for supporting the user support structure on a support surface; a coupling mechanism coupling the user support structure to the frame and providing for relative movement there-between; and an actuator that is configured to move the user support structure relative to the frame between a user rest position and a user reception/departure position, such that when in the user rest position the body support member is oriented to support the body of a user lying at least indirectly thereon, and when in the user reception/departure position, the body support member is oriented laterally to the foot support member such that the foot support member is oriented to support the user standing thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: John Robert Scott Mitchell, Dikran Ghorghorian, Gabriele Wayne Sabatini, Traian Miu
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Publication number: 20140299642Abstract: A powered bicycle racking system is disclosed for use with a motor vehicle and which is configured to be concealed within or beneath a rear bumper area of the motor vehicle. The system includes a power-operated presenter unit that can be controlled to move a folding bicycle attachment assembly that is mounted to a mounting structure between retracted and extended position. In the retracted position, the bicycle attachment assembly is folded and concealed within the bumper. In the extended position, the bicycle attachment assembly can be unfolded for mounting a bicycle thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Kurt Schatz, Krzysztof Groszkowski, Gabriele Wayne Sabatini, Luciano Boin, Traian Miu
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Publication number: 20140203590Abstract: A structural door module for a motor vehicle door body includes a carrier plate forming a first and second surface. The structural door module also includes a plurality of door hardware components mounted to at least one of the first and second surface in a pre-configured orientation. A handle support is integrally formed from the carrier plate, and provides a cavity to receive a door handle assembly on the first surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Intier Automotive Closures Inc.Inventors: Pierre-Xavier Roy, Douglas G. Broadhead, Ed Fortin, Traian Miu
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Patent number: 8763308Abstract: A structural door module for a motor vehicle door, comprising of a carrier plate with a plurality of door hardware components mounted to the dryside and wetside surfaces of the carrier plate. The carrier plate includes a number of preformed components that allow door subsystems to be pre-mounted to the door module and tested prior to mounting the structural door module in the motor vehicle door body. An energy absorbing area is molded into the carrier plate. Additionally, a protruding arm rest support is designed to collapse during a side-impact collision.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Intier Automotive Closures Inc.Inventors: Pierre-Xavier Roy, Douglas G Broadhead, Ed Fortin, Traian Miu
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Patent number: 8756765Abstract: A method is provided for molding an integral joint including a stationary member and an enclosure rotatable about the stationary member. The method utilizes a joint formation assembly defining an inner cavity, a first passageway connected to the inner cavity, an outer cavity surrounding the inner cavity, and a second passageway connected to the outer cavity. The method includes the steps of: introducing moldable material into the inner cavity from the first passageway to form the stationary member; introducing moldable material into the outer cavity from the second passageway to form the enclosure; and divorcing the inner cavity from the outer cavity for separately and independently forming the enclosure around the stationary member to allow rotatable movement of the enclosure about the stationary member.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Magna Closures Inc.Inventors: Douglas G. Broadhead, Traian Miu
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Publication number: 20140041303Abstract: In an aspect, a lifter plate is provided that is capable of a relatively strong connection to a vehicle window. The lifter plate includes a lifter plate body including a first side wall and a second side wall configured to receive a vehicle window therebetween, a window holding member positionable in a locking position to prevent the withdrawal of the vehicle window from between the first and second side walls, and a locking member positioned to prevent the movement of the window holding member out of the locking position in the event of a force urging the withdrawal of the vehicle window from between first and second side walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: MAGNA CLOSURES INC.Inventors: Douglas G. Broadhead, Raymond Edward Fortin, Traian Miu, Thomas Mellary, James J. Ferri, Donald Harry Smith
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Patent number: 8631607Abstract: In an aspect, the invention is directed to a combination of a carrier and a pulley assembly. The pulley assembly includes a pulley having an associated pulley rotation axis, a pulley bearing member and a pulley fastener. The pulley fastener connects the pulley assembly to the carrier. The pulley bearing member includes a pulley assembly bending load bearing surface. The carrier is mountable to a vehicle and includes a pulley fastener mount for receiving the pulley fastener. The carrier further includes a carrier bending load bearing surface that engages the pulley bending load bearing surface. The pulley assembly bending load bearing surface is generally conical about the pulley rotation axis and tapers outwardly in a direction axially towards the pulley. The carrier bending load bearing surface is generally inner-conical about the pulley rotation axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Magna Closures Inc.Inventors: Douglas G. Broadhead, Raymond Edward Fortin, Traian Miu, Thomas Mellary, James J. Ferri, Donald Harry Smith
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Patent number: 8510993Abstract: In an aspect, the invention is directed to a backlite assembly for a vehicle such as a pickup truck. The backlite assembly incorporates a motor assembly and a motor driven belt engaged with a guide rail that can be mounted to a structural support that is bonded to the fixed windows of the backlite assembly. A motor driven belt is used to actuate a movable window between closed and open positions. The lower support can also integrate the rail directly therein. The lower support can additionally integrate a housing for the motor assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Magna Closures Inc.Inventors: Thomas Mellary, Douglas G. Broadhead, Traian Miu
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Publication number: 20120093576Abstract: A method is provided for molding an integral joint including a stationary member and an enclosure rotatable about the stationary member. The method utilizes a joint formation assembly defining an inner cavity, a first passageway connected to the inner cavity, an outer cavity surrounding the inner cavity, and a second passageway connected to the outer cavity. The method includes the steps of: introducing moldable material into the inner cavity from the first passageway to form the stationary member; introducing moldable material into the outer cavity from the second passageway to form the enclosure; and divorcing the inner cavity from the outer cavity for separately and independently forming the enclosure around the stationary member to allow rotatable movement of the enclosure about the stationary member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: Magna Closures Inc.Inventors: Douglas G. Broadhead, Traian Miu
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Patent number: 8092738Abstract: A method is provided for molding an integral joint including a stationary member and an enclosure rotatable about the stationary member. The method utilizes a joint formation assembly defining an inner cavity, a first passageway connected to the inner cavity, an outer cavity surrounding the inner cavity, and a second passageway connected to the outer cavity. The method includes the steps of: introducing moldable material into the inner cavity from the first passageway to form the stationary member; introducing moldable material into the outer cavity from the second passageway to form the enclosure; and divorcing the inner cavity from the outer cavity for separately and independently forming the enclosure around the stationary member to allow rotatable movement of the enclosure about the stationary member.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2007Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Magna Closures Inc.Inventors: Douglas G. Broadhead, Traian Miu
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Publication number: 20110308163Abstract: A structural door module for a motor vehicle door, comprising of a carrier plate with a plurality of door hardware components mounted to the dryside and wetside surfaces of the carrier plate. The carrier plate includes a number of preformed components that allow door subsystems to be pre-mounted to the door module and tested prior to mounting the structural door module in the motor vehicle door body. An energy absorbing area is molded into the carrier plate. Additionally, a protruding arm rest support is designed to collapse during a side-impact collision.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Intier Automotive Closures IncInventors: Pierre-Xavier Roy, Douglas G. Broadhead, Ed Fortin, Traian Miu
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Patent number: 7992347Abstract: A structural door module for a motor vehicle door, comprising of a carrier plate with a plurality of door hardware components mounted to the dryside and wetside surfaces of the carrier plate. The carrier plate includes a number of preformed components that allow door subsystems to be pre-mounted to the door module and tested prior to mounting the structural door module in the motor vehicle door body. An energy absorbing area is molded into the carrier plate. Additionally, a protruding arm rest support is designed to collapse during a side-impact collision.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2005Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Intier Automotive Closures IncInventors: Pierre-Xavier Roy, Douglas G. Broadhead, Ed Fortin, Traian Miu
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Patent number: 7975349Abstract: The invention is a hinge for a vehicle door that is movable between a closed and a fully open position relative to a vehicle body. The hinge includes a mounting bracket, operable to be secured to the vehicle body. At least one link is pivotally mounted along a fixed axis to the mounting bracket at a first end and operable to pivot a second end of the at least one link between a first and second position. A door bracket is operable to be secured to the vehicle door, and pivotally mounted along a movable axis to the second end of the at least one link. The vehicle door is constrained by the vehicle body from pivoting around the movable axis when the second end of the at least one link is in the first position, and is operable to pivot around the movable axis when the at least one link is in the second position. A latch is provided on the hinge, obviating the need for a separate door latch.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2008Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Magna Closures Inc.Inventors: Douglas G. Broadhead, Traian Miu
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Publication number: 20110010999Abstract: In an aspect, the invention is directed to a window regulator assembly that includes a carrier, a set of lifter plates, a drive motor and drive cables for operatively connecting the drive motor to the lifter plates. At least one rail may be integral with the carrier. The carrier has a carrier seal that is co-molded therewith. The carrier has a pulley assembly thereon that includes a pulley and a pulley bearing member that has a pulley bending load bearing surface that is conical and that mates with a carrier bending load bearing surface that is inner-conical. The lifter plate is capable of a relatively strong connection to a vehicle window. The lifter plate has a window pass-through member that passes through a locking aperture in the vehicle window. The window pass-through member has two ends and is supported at both ends against vertical withdrawal of the vehicle window. The lifter plate also has a reduced tendency to bind when in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventors: Douglas G. Broadhead, Raymond Edward Fortin, Traian Miu, Thomas Mellary, James J. Ferri, Donald Harry Smith