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Alan Blaszczak Phones & Addresses

  • Strawberry Plains, TN
  • Clinton, TN
  • 3097 Loon Lake Shores Rd, Waterford, MI 48329
  • Waterford Township, MI
  • 2483 Orchard Crest St, Utica, MI 48317 (586) 580-2993
  • Shelby Township, MI
  • 26840 La Muera St, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 478-3729
  • 26602 Greythorne Trl, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 478-3729
  • Farmington, MI
  • Canton, MI
  • 3097 Loon Lake Shores Rd, Waterford, MI 48329 (248) 478-3729

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Position: Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations

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Degree: Associate degree or higher

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Spring Loaded Living Hinge

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US Patent:
61355305, Oct 24, 2000
Filed:
Nov 4, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/185691
Inventors:
Alan Blaszczak - Farmington Hills MI
Gary Nardini - Clinton Township MI
Assignee:
Lear Automotive Dearborn, Inc. - Southfield MI
International Classification:
B60R 704
US Classification:
296 378
Abstract:
A trim component for a vehicle incorporates a spring-loaded living hinge for connecting a door. Preferably, the door includes a rigid panel having a first portion and a second portion joined by a flexible region comprising a living hinge. A spring biases the first portion away from the second portion. Preferably, a pivot point is located adjacent the flexible region and helps to secure the spring to the first and second portions. The door is secured to the trim component by a latch that holds the first portion relative to the second portion. Release of the latch permits the spring to rotate the first portion away from the second portion. Thus, a door incorporating the present design is capable of rotating the first portion relative to the second portion in an unassisted fashion in opposition to the force of gravity.
Alan L Blaszczak from Strawberry Plains, TN, age ~62 Get Report