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Croyle

Richard Lancaster Croyle, Surrey GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090307381Communication interface for an electronic device - A mobile telephone handset is provided with a connector (12-10-2009

Thomas Croyle, Milford Center, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090174229Stiffened Multi-Part Sunroof - The present invention is generally directed to vehicle roof frames. Some embodiments comprise frames fabricated from a plurality of parts rather than a single part. In such embodiments, one or more of the plurality of parts can comprise a material thickness and/or composition that differs from that of one or more other parts. Accordingly, strength can be added to selected parts without increasing the weight and/or cost of every part. Some embodiments also include sunroof frames.07-09-2009

Thomas H. Croyle, Milford Center, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090056623COATING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus and system for electromotively coating a part can include a conveyor that has a plurality of hangars that are configured to be positively connected to respective parts that are to be coated. An attachment mechanism can be provided on the hangar and the part, the attachment mechanism being configured to exert force in more than a single direction. The part can be a conductive plastic part and can include an attachment structure that is formed thereon, for example, screw threads integrally formed in the part. The hangar can include a similar fastener that is configured to connect to the attachment structure of the part. For example, the fastener of the hangar can be a screw thread that mates with threads integrally or otherwise formed on the part. Other combinations of attachment structures and fasteners can be used to provide the mechanical and electrical coupling between the hangar and the part such that a robust electrical and mechanical connection can be achieved between the conveyor and the part to be coated.03-05-2009
20090058032VEHICLE DAMPER ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE SYSTEM AND METHOD - An attachment structure system is disclosed for attaching a damper to a vehicle. The attachment structure system can include a stiffener body that has a central portion connected to a damper. The stiffener body can be connected to both the vehicle's frame and a vehicle body portion, such as the wheel housing, to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness from being transmitted to the driver of the vehicle, and to provide other structural and ride characteristic benefits to the vehicle.03-05-2009

Thomas H. Croyle, Raymond, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090042049SEALED WELD ELEMENT FOR ATTACHMENT TO A VEHICLE COMPONENT AND METHOD - A projection weld element can include structure that prevents gases or other contaminants from passing through or around the weld element before, during or after attachment to a workpiece such as a vehicle body part. The projection weld element can include a barrel having a first axial end and a second axial end, a central axial bore being defined through the barrel from the first axial end towards the second axial end, and at least a portion of the central axial bore including an attachment structure, such as internal threads. A radial flange can extend from the second axial end of the barrel, with the flange including a distal axial face on a side of the flange facing away from the first axial end of the barrel and a proximal axial face on a side of the flange facing toward the first axial end of the barrel. The flange can include an annular projection weld ring formed along the proximal axial face of the flange on the same side of the flange as the barrel that extends from the flange. The weld ring can be configured to prevent transmission of contaminants, such as water, vapor, or other contaminants, from passing through the weld element to either side of a working piece to which the weld element is attached. A method for joining a working piece with a weld element can include joining a working piece with the above-described weld element and heating the structures to effect a projection welding between the working piece and the weld element. The resulting weld forming a continuous weld seal about the barrel portion of the weld element and between the weld element and the vehicle body part to prevent contaminants from transmitting through or around the weld element.02-12-2009