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Arthur L Macnee

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  • 9420 Hawthorne Glen Dr, Grosse Ile, MI 48138 (734) 671-8749
  • 28051 River Rd, Grosse Ile, MI 48138 (734) 671-8749 (734) 675-6328 (734) 761-8749
  • 13160 Argyle St, Southgate, MI 48195 (734) 285-8674
  • Lincoln Park, MI
  • Wayne, MI

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Advanced Engineer At Webasto-Edscha Cabrio

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Location:
Greater Detroit Area
Industry:
Automotive
Experience:
Webasto-Edscha Cabrio (Automotive industry): Advanced Engineer,  (November 2010-Present) Roof System Architect responsible for working with the OEM Platform Teams to find innovative solutions for world class productsTesla Motors (Public Company; tsla; Automotive indust...
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Automotive Roof System With Protective Device

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US Patent:
20050242550, Nov 3, 2005
Filed:
Apr 30, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/836821
Inventors:
Arthur MacNee - Southgate MI, US
International Classification:
B60R021/22
US Classification:
280730200
Abstract:
An automobile displaceable roof includes opposed roof support members, each including at least one side rail. Automatically inflatable airbags connect to the side rails. A sensor triggers airbag deployment. Sensor wiring is disconnectable for roof removal. Pliable, hard and sliding roof designs are provided with airbags.

Polymeric Roof Rail

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US Patent:
20050242614, Nov 3, 2005
Filed:
May 3, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/838004
Inventors:
Arthur MacNee - Southgate MI, US
Bradley Garska - Saline MI, US
International Classification:
B60J007/00
US Classification:
296107090
Abstract:
A convertible roof system uses composite roof rail(s). The composite roof rail can have portions that are made of differing materials. The composite roof rail can use universal connecting pieces for the ends of the roof rail. Adjacent composite roof rails can be formed about a connector that couples the adjacent roof rails together.

Joint Locking Device For A Convertible Roof System

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US Patent:
20050242616, Nov 3, 2005
Filed:
Apr 30, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/836322
Inventors:
Arthur MacNee - Southgate MI, US
Bradley Garska - Saline MI, US
Stephen Doncov - Trenton MI, US
International Classification:
B60J007/00
US Classification:
296117000
Abstract:
A joint locking device for a convertible roof system is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, an outfolding convertible roof employs a device for deterring member-to-member movement when fully raised. A further aspect of the present invention employs a linearly moving lock for a convertible roof joint, which may be automatically actuated and/or manually actuated. Still another aspect of the present invention provides a joint lock at the A-joint, B-joint, C-joint and/or another joint of the convertible roof top stack mechanism.

Automotive Vehicle Open Air System

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US Patent:
20050280291, Dec 22, 2005
Filed:
Jun 16, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/154445
Inventors:
Robert Storc - Rochester Hills MI, US
James Robertson - Rochester MI, US
Arthur MacNee - Southgate MI, US
International Classification:
B60J007/06
US Classification:
296219000
Abstract:
In accordance with the present invention, an open air system for a motor vehicle includes a forward flexible roof portion with a pair of tracks, a rear flexible roof portion with a pair of tracks, a seal between the forward and rear roof portions, at least one movement mechanism and at least one actuator. Other aspects of the present invention include forming a barrier with the rear roof section between a passenger area and a cargo area of a vehicle.

Automotive Vehicle Open Air System

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US Patent:
20050280293, Dec 22, 2005
Filed:
Jun 16, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/154750
Inventors:
Arthur MacNee - Southgate MI, US
George Corder - Romulus MI, US
International Classification:
B60J007/06
US Classification:
296219000
Abstract:
In accordance with the present teachings, an automotive vehicle open air system includes a pair of tracks connected to the vehicle, a flexible roof that is coupled to the tracks, one or more movement mechanisms that are integrated in the tracks and connected to the roof, an automatic actuator and a rear header that is connected to the roof and is movable with the roof. Other aspects of the teachings, the rear header may include a stop light that is mounted in the header or it may include a rear windshield wiper system.

Convertible Roof System

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US Patent:
20060038427, Feb 23, 2006
Filed:
Aug 23, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/924336
Inventors:
Arthur MacNee - Southgate MI, US
International Classification:
B60J 7/00
US Classification:
296117000
Abstract:
In accordance with the present invention, a convertible roof system is provided which includes rotary actuators which are operable to pivot the roof rails relative to one another and a portion of the actuator is disposed within one of the roof rails. In another aspect of the present invention, a convertible roof for an automotive vehicle is provided which includes a retractable roof cover with a flexible portion and at least three rotary actuators that are each located at a pivot joint between the roof rails and are operable to rotate the roof rails relative to one another or to the vehicle.

Control System For A Vehicle Roof

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US Patent:
20060145518, Jul 6, 2006
Filed:
Jan 4, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/029073
Inventors:
Alan Evans - Rochester Hills MI, US
James Tousignant - New Boston MI, US
Arthur MacNee - Southgate MI, US
International Classification:
B60J 7/057
US Classification:
296223000
Abstract:
A control system is provided for closing a roof in an automotive vehicle. The control system is coupled to the roof and to a control device. A user-friendly switch is on the control device. The user-friendly switch moves in a same direction as a movement of the roof.

Joint Locking Device For A Convertible Roof System

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US Patent:
20060255620, Nov 16, 2006
Filed:
Jun 29, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/477511
Inventors:
Arthur MacNee - Southgate MI, US
Bradley Garska - Saline MI, US
Stephen Doncov - Trenton MI, US
International Classification:
B60J 7/12
US Classification:
296121000, 296107090
Abstract:
A joint locking device for a convertible roof system is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, an outfolding convertible roof employs a device for deterring member-to-member movement when fully raised. A further aspect of the present invention employs a linearly moving lock for a convertible roof joint, which may be automatically actuated and/or manually actuated. Still another aspect of the present invention provides a joint lock at the A-joint, B-joint, C-joint and/or another joint of the convertible roof top stack mechanism.
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