Michael H Gulick

US Patent:

52896820, Mar 1, 1994

Filed:

Dec 28, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/998075

Inventors:

William R. Gill - Fremont IN
Charles Wagner - Madison Heights MI
Michael H. Gulick - Waterford MI

Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B60T 1300

US Classification:

605471

Abstract:

An arrangement for a master cylinder and a vacuum booster for an automotive vehicle is provided including a vacuum booster having a first travel axis generally parallel with a travel axis of a vehicle and a housing for attachment to the vehicle, a master cylinder for fluidly actuating a braking system, the master cylinder having a piston slidably mounted along a second travel axis generally perpendicular to the first travel axis, a tubular enclosed conduit relay housing having a first end connected with the booster housing having a first opening and a second opening, the relay housing being connected with and supporting the master cylinder housing at a position spaced away from the vacuum booster housing, and a relay link pivotally mounted with respect to the relay housing by the pin, the relay link transmitting force between the booster and the master cylinder via first and second pivotally connected clevises.

US Patent:

45397759, Sep 10, 1985

Filed:

Apr 6, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/597608

Inventors:

Andrew M. Madonio - Holly MI
Michael H. Gulick - Pontiac MI

Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

International Classification:

E05F 702

US Classification:

49255

Abstract:

A locking mechanism for coach door leaves of the type which are rotated and then driven axially upward by a powered door operating mechanism. Male and female locking bodies at the top of the door leaf shaft move together and apart axially without being radially engaged as the door leaf moves in or out at final closed position. Any external outward pushing force on the door leaf radially engages the locking bodies to prevent door opening.