George A Wooldridge

US Patent:

48828424, Nov 28, 1989

Filed:

Sep 15, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/097555

Inventors:

Rochford R. Basson - Ann Arbor MI
David V. Tinder - Dearborn MI
George A. Wooldridge - Warren MI

Assignee:

United Technologies Automotive, Inc - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

H01R 4300

US Classification:

29857

Abstract:

A modular trim panel unit for the manufacturing and assembling of doors for motor vehicles, with the preassembly of the interior trim panel for the door including one or more basic mechanical and/or electrical components, which unit is manufactured off the main automotive assembly line, with the preassembled modular trim panel unit to be brought to the main assembly line for final assembly of the door. The trim panel unit adds no significant structural reinforcement to that of the final door assembly and is made up of at least one molded layer and includes the drive and motor of the window lift mechanism, with the window and guide(s) therefor and a drive connection being mounted on the main door frame structure. The panel unit can also include parts, if not all, of the door latch mechanism and door lock motor, as well as the actuating mechanisms therefor, and an electronics module (e. g. , a remote multiplexing unit), all of the door switches, and preferably most of the lateral extent of the electrical wiring for the various electrical door components, all completely mounted and interconnected.

US Patent:

58054022, Sep 8, 1998

Filed:

Dec 8, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/569684

Inventors:

H. Winston Maue - Farmington Hills MI
George A. Wooldridge - Warren MI

Assignee:

UT Automotive Dearborn, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

H02H 300

US Classification:

361 93

Abstract:

An integrated interior trim and electrical assembly for use in an automotive vehicle includes an integrated electrical junction box and an interior trim panel. The interior trim panel has a generally rigid substrate covered by an aesthetically pleasing covering material. The junction box includes a flexible printed circuit board, a rigid printed circuit board, a busbar and insulator assembly, and a conductive deposited trace. The integrated interior trim and electrical assembly employs a sheet-like electrically conductive circuit layer which distributes electricity between a switch and an electricity activated device. A sheet-like electrically conductive layer is partially external from and partially disposed inside of an electrical junction box wherein it is electrically connected to one or more of the other circuit layers also contained within the junction box. Portions of the sheet-like electrically conductive layer external to the junction box are also suitable for integration with a series of occupant operable switches. Another aspect of the present invention employs a conductive elastomeric pad between internal circuit layers.

US Patent:

56559275, Aug 12, 1997

Filed:

Jun 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/478012

Inventors:

H. Winston Maue - Farmington Hills MI
George A. Wooldridge - Warren MI

Assignee:

United Technologies Automotive, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

H01R 3108

US Classification:

439510

Abstract:

The present invention hybrid junction box 11 joins two or more external electric current carrying members within a vehicle electrical system 14 and is comprised of a protective cover 31 and a protective housing 39 which define a casing having a cavity therewithin where a plurality of internal electric current carrying circuits are juxtaposed. The internal electric current carrying circuits may include at least one conducive deposited metal trace directly on the casing. Furthermore, a junction box 11 of the present invention has a plurality of internal electric current carrying circuits which may additionally include a flexible printed circuit board 37. Moreover, a junction box of the present invention provides for use of a rigid printed circuit board 33 and/or a busbar and insulator assembly 35 in combination with either or both the conductive deposited metal traces 67 and the flexible printed circuit board 37. The present invention is also comprised of various methods for electrically connecting together the various combinations of the preceding internal electric current carrying circuits. The present invention further uses a jumper box interconnect 193 to provide a programmed function within the busbar and insulator assembly 35.

US Patent:

54782449, Dec 26, 1995

Filed:

Nov 21, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/342646

Inventors:

H. Winston Maue - Farmington Hills MI
George A. Wooldridge - Warren MI

Assignee:

United Technologies Automotive, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

H01R 909

US Classification:

439 762

Abstract:

The present invention hybrid junction box 11 joins two or more external electric current carrying members within a vehicle electrical system 14 and is comprised of a protective cover 31 and a protective housing 39 which define a casing having a cavity therewithin where a plurality of internal electric current carrying circuits are juxtaposed. The internal electric current carrying circuits may include at least one conductive deposited metal trace directly on the casing. Furthermore, a junction box 11 of the present invention has a plurality of internal electric current carrying circuits which may additionally include a flexible printed circuit board 37. Moreover, a junction box of the present invention provides for use of a rigid printed circuit board 33 and/or a busbar and insulator assembly 35 in combination with either or both the conductive deposited metal traces 67 and the flexible printed circuit board 37. The present invention is also comprised of various methods for electrically connecting together the various combinations of the preceding internal electric current carrying circuits. The present invention further uses a jumper box interconnect 193 to provide a programmed function within the busbar and insulator assembly 35.

US Patent:

D2962047, Jun 14, 1988

Filed:

Aug 6, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/762901

Inventors:

George A. Wooldridge - Warren MI

Assignee:

United Technologies Automotive, Inc. - Dearborn MI

US Classification:

D12177

US Patent:

58822135, Mar 16, 1999

Filed:

Oct 3, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/943781

Inventors:

Joseph Witek - Novi MI
George A. Wooldridge - Warren MI

Assignee:

UT Automotive Dearborn, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

K01R 909

US Classification:

439 762

Abstract:

A junction box has a housing mounted directly to a battery. The junction box includes a terminal that mounts to the post of the battery and secures the housing to the battery. Enclosed within the housing is a printed circuit board for receiving outputs from the terminal and distributing electrical power to a second set of outputs, which can communicate with a wiring harness for further distribution of the electrical power.

US Patent:

55622925, Oct 8, 1996

Filed:

May 24, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/248133

Inventors:

Dhirendra C. Roy - Canton MI
Michael J. Gniewek - Livonia MI
George Wooldridge - Warren MI

Assignee:

United Technologies Automotive, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F16J 1510
H01R 1373

US Classification:

277 12

Abstract:

This invention relates to a seal assembly having a radially diffusive barrier surrounding a compressible combination seal. The combination seal has a radial seal portion and an axial seal portion, providing axial and radial sealing properties as they relate to both diffusive and convective mass flows.

US Patent:

60862300, Jul 11, 2000

Filed:

Sep 3, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/922802

Inventors:

George Wooldridge - Warren MI
Michael Hrecznyj - Hamtramck MI

Assignee:

Lear Automotive Dearborn, Inc. - Southfield MI

International Classification:

B60Q 130
B60Q 306

US Classification:

362503

Abstract:

An assembly mounts the rear stop lamp and the rear cargo lamp in a rear cargo door of a vehicle at adjacent locations. A single control board mounts both lamps. The boards can have different configurations. However, in each embodiment a single board preferably provides power and control signals to the stop lamp and the cargo lamp. In this way, the number of parts necessary for providing the lamps are reduced. In addition, since the lamps are mounted adjacent to each other, a single space may be utilized for both lamps. Various types of lamps may be utilized within the scope of this invention.