BRUCE RANDALL KOCH
Pilots at State Rd, Goodrich, MI

6585287, Jul 1, 2003

Jan 3, 2002

10/037831

James R. Spaulding - Macomb MI
Olimpia Maria Hernandez - Birmingham MI
Bruce R Koch - Goodrich MI

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

B60R 2116

2807282, 2807302, 24458

A roof rail air bag assembly includes an air bag module having an air bag and an air bag inflator, and a hanger designed to attach the assembly to the roof rail of a vehicle. The installation of the roof rail air bag assembly is accomplished by an operator standing outside the vehicle, and without the use of external fasteners. A roof panel is attached to the vehicle roof rail to permanently fasten the hanger to the vehicle, while the air bag module can be easily removed for servicing.

6470559, Oct 29, 2002

Jul 25, 2001

09/911630

James R. Spaulding - Macomb MI
Olimpia Maria Hernandez - Birmingham MI
Bruce R. Koch - Goodrich MI

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

B21D 3500

294695, 29446, 29451, 29453, 29469

A method for installing a vehicle roof assembly. A structure is provided defining a roof opening in a vehicle. A headliner is provided having a first configuration larger than the roof opening and a free peripheral edge. Components are installed onto said headliner, and the headliner is secured to a roof panel for forming a roof assembly. The headliner is deformed to a second configuration for displacing the free peripheral edge, and a restraining device maintains the headliner in the second configuration. The roof assembly is installed onto the vehicle through the roof opening. The restraining device is removed and the free peripheral edge is attached to the vehicle for concealing the structure defining the roof opening.

7128451, Oct 31, 2006

Jun 22, 2004

10/874120

Michael R Kaphengst - Leonard MI, US
Olimpia Maria Hernandez - Birmingham MI, US
Kevin M Hester - Rochester Hills MI, US
Bruce R. Koch - Goodrich MI, US

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

B60Q 3/02, F21S 4/00, F21Y 103/02

362492, 362216

An apparatus is provided for illuminating the interior of an automotive passenger vehicle for ingress and egress. The apparatus comprises a lighting device integrated into the periphery of a sun visor or similar object. The lighting device is typically activated by a remote entry device, a door opening, or by an interior switch. The apparatus is particularly applicable where overhead interior lighting is impractical, such as in convertibles and other types of vehicles with removable tops. The lighting device may be customized for color and intensity, as well as for physical configuration. The apparatus can also be used in lieu of conventional interior roof lighting as a manufacturing cost reduction.

7836569, Nov 23, 2010

Jan 9, 2007

11/621137

James R. Spaulding - Macomb MI, US
Marcus P. Beckman - Garden City MI, US
Bruce R. Koch - Goodrich MI, US
James Hytinen - Troy MI, US

GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI

B23P 19/04

29249, 29244, 29267, 29 33 N

A tire pressure monitor (TPM) installation tool adapted for use by a operator, and for installing a push-in style TPM within a valve stem opening defined by a wheel, wherein the tool is configured to provide mechanical advantage while assembling the TPM and wheel, and includes an elongated member configured to receive an applied force from the operator, a nesting fixture configured to retain the TPM in a relatively fixed position, and a wheel engaging member for securing the tool during installation.