Patents by Inventor Troy S. Lukas

Troy S. Lukas 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).

  • Lock out mechanism for vehicle door outside handles
    Patent number: 8109545
    Abstract: A handle assembly selectively allows the door latch of a door of a motor vehicle to be released. The handle assembly includes a base fixedly secured to the door. The handle assembly also includes a handle portion and a lock trigger. The handle portion is operatively connected to a door latch mechanism effectuating the opening of the door. The lock trigger is movably engaged with the handle portion to allow or disallow the movement of the handle assembly and hence the opening of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Intier Automotive Closures Inc
    Inventors: Troy S. Lukas, Oscar Renautt, Krystof P. Jankowski, Carl Stanek
  • Lock out mechanism for vehicle door outside handles
    Publication number: 20090058107
    Abstract: A handle assembly selectively allows the door latch of a door of a motor vehicle to be released. The handle assembly includes a base fixedly secured to the door. The handle assembly also includes a handle portion and a lock trigger. The handle portion is operatively connected to a door latch mechanism effectuating the opening of the door. The lock trigger is movably engaged with the handle portion to allow or disallow the movement of the handle assembly and hence the opening of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Troy S. Lukas, Oscar Renautt, Krystof P. Jankowski, Carl Stanek