Gari M Schalte

US Patent:

7431384, Oct 7, 2008

Filed:

Jan 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/700424

Inventors:

Ameil A. Kapadia - Shelby MI, US
Gari M. Schalte - Oakland Township MI, US
Thomas Pilette - Lake Orion MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International, Inc.

International Classification:

B60R 27/00

US Classification:

29619309, 296 29, 29620302

Abstract:

In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a locating pin and a retention clip. The locating pin and the retention clip allow alignment of the front end module with the body structure and the retention clip secures the two assemblies in place which allows alignment of fastener holes. This conserves time in the assembly line and allows more accurate and rapid assembly of the front end module on the body structure reducing the time necessary for assembly.

US Patent:

7571957, Aug 11, 2009

Filed:

Feb 1, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/701252

Inventors:

Anthony J. Povinelli - Romeo MI, US
Gari M. Schalte - Oakland Township MI, US
Michael W. Crane - Oakland Township MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International

International Classification:

B60J 7/00

US Classification:

29619309, 29620302

Abstract:

A carrier for improving the strength of the front end of a vehicle, the carrier having an upper cross member which incorporates a closed box section, a composite integration panel connected to the upper cross member, and a lower cross member which also has a closed box section and is also connected to the composite integration panel. The closed box section of the upper cross member, and the closed box section of the lower cross member allow the component integration panel to be attached to the front end of a motor vehicle for supporting various vehicle components. The carrier improves strength and rigidity, as well as provides support for any particular vehicle component which needs to be attached to the front end.

US Patent:

7798563, Sep 21, 2010

Filed:

Aug 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/228927

Inventors:

Ameil A. Kapadia - Shelby MI, US
Gari M. Schalte - Oakland Township MI, US
Thomas Pilette - Lake Orion MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International, Inc. - Aurora

International Classification:

B60N 99/00

US Classification:

29619305, 29619309, 29620302, 29620303

Abstract:

In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a locating pin and a retention clip. The locating pin and the retention clip allow alignment of the front end module with the body structure and the retention clip secures the two assemblies in place which allows alignment of fastener holes. This conserves time in the assembly line and allows more accurate and rapid assembly of the front end module on the body structure reducing the time necessary for assembly.

US Patent:

8403399, Mar 26, 2013

Filed:

Jun 1, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/992163

Inventors:

Christopher J. Kuntze - Clarkston MI, US
Stephen R. Roddy - Harrison Township MI, US
Martin McLeod - Barrie, CA
Michelle Vanbuskirk - Rochester Hills MI, US
Alexander Kiselev - Rochester Hills MI, US
Gari M. Schalte - Oakland Township MI, US
Norman Guschewski - Rochester MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International Inc.

International Classification:

B60J 5/10
B60J 9/00

US Classification:

2961468, 2961466, 296205

Abstract:

The present invention is a thermoplastic composite liftgate system with reinforcements in key areas to allow the system to meet performance requirements, while lowering the tooling investment, lowering the system mass, and improving the styling flexibility. The present invention includes an inner panel and at least one bracket or reinforcement member connected to the inner panel such that when a force is applied to the bracket, the force is distributed to the inner panel.

US Patent:

8646829, Feb 11, 2014

Filed:

Dec 16, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/327867

Inventors:

Michael W. Crane - Rochester MI, US
Gari M. Schalte - Oakland Township MI, US
Thomas E. Cobb - Harrison Township MI, US
Norman E. Guschewski - Rochester MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International Inc. - Aurora

International Classification:

B60J 5/10
B62D 33/027

US Classification:

2961465, 29618703, 296 56, 2961468

Abstract:

A lift gate having a deformable section which allows the lift gate to deform rather than break during a low speed impact event. The lift gate has a deformable section located between an inner panel and an outer panel. The deformable section is able to deform during a low speed impact event against the outer panel, thereby preventing the inner panel from receiving any of the impact. This allows the inner panel to be significantly more rigid than the outer panel and the deformable section, and, therefore, provides the necessary structural support for the lift gate while withstanding collisions on the Impact Zone.

US Patent:

20080073473, Mar 27, 2008

Filed:

Sep 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/528036

Inventors:

Mervyn J. Archer - Macomb Twp. MI, US
Thomas M. Pilette - Lake Orion MI, US
Gari M. Schalte - Oakland Township MI, US
Brad Stewart - Shelby Twp. MI, US
Michael Crane - Oakland Twp. MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International Inc. - Aurora

International Classification:

E04G 25/00

US Classification:

248351

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a hood rod retention mechanism having a component, at least one extension, and a hood rod. The at least one extension is integrated into the component and has a base that extends from a surface of the component and a top. The hood rod is retained by the at least one extension when the hood rod is adjacent the at least one extension.

US Patent:

20110298239, Dec 8, 2011

Filed:

Feb 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

13/138349

Inventors:

Michael W. Crane - Rochester MI, US
Martin R. Matthews - Troy MI, US
Gari M. Schalte - Oakland Township MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International Inc. - Aurora ON

International Classification:

B62D 24/00
B62D 27/00

US Classification:

296 351

Abstract:

The present invention is a moveable connector for connecting two components on a vehicle. The connector has a body portion, and a first end formed as part of the body portion. The connector is movable about at least one axis located at the first end of the body portion. The connector is also connected to a first vehicle component, such as a carrier, using the first end of the body portion. There is also a second end formed as part of the body portion. The second end is operable for being connected to a second vehicle component, such as a fender. During assembly, the first vehicle component is positioned relative to the second vehicle component, and the connector is pivoted about the axis to allow the second end of the body portion to be connected to the second vehicle component.

US Patent:

55606717, Oct 1, 1996

Filed:

Jan 17, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/373157

Inventors:

Lassi M. Ojanen - Richmond Hill, CA
Robert J. Passera - Bradford, CA
Gari Schalte - Rochester Hills MI

Assignee:

Decoma International Inc. - Concord

International Classification:

B60J 708

US Classification:

29614614

Abstract:

A rigid sliding window is provided for the soft tops of soft topped vehicles such as soft topped cars and boats or even tent trailers. It may be attached directly into the soft top side curtain or into a rigid side frame or inner structural frame. The window module comprises a fixed window panel, a sliding window panel and a slim line frame for the panels. The fixed window panel and an outer flange of the frame are fixed directly to the soft fabric of the soft top, the outer flange of the frame being sandwiched between an outer margin of the fixed panel and the fabric of the soft top. The frame also provides a channel in which the sliding panel runs. In the region of the sliding panel in its closed position the outer flange of the frame is fastened directly to the fabric of the soft top.