Patents by Inventor William C. Zimmer

William C. Zimmer 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).

  • Multi-functional vehicle apparatus
    Patent number: 5920158
    Abstract: A multi-functional automotive vehicle apparatus comprising: a rotatable member; an electromagnetic device operable to selectively rotate said rotatable member; a first motion transmitting member selectively moved in response to rotation of said rotatable member; and a second motion transmitting member selectively moved in response to rotation of said rotatable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Inventors: Robin Mihekun Miller, Daniel D. Kilker, Monte L. Falcoff, H. Winston Maue, Eric J. Krupp, William C. Zimmer, James W. Gibson
  • Multi-functional apparatus employing an intermittent motion mechanism
    Patent number: 5903114
    Abstract: A multi-functional apparatus employs a power transmission mechanism for generating intermittent motion having a specific range of motion and angular velocity profile for selectively actuating a mechanical device operably coupled to the power transmission mechanism. An electromagnetic device selectively causes movement of the power transmission mechanism. In another aspect of the present invention, a single electric motor selectively actuates a plurality of intermittent rotary motion mechanisms thereby causing separate mechanical devices coupled thereto to operate within an automotive vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: UT Automotive Dearborn, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin Mihekun Miller, William C. Zimmer, James W. Gibson, Eric J. Krupp