Inventor
POLEWARCZYK JOSEPH M
US31 patents
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GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC
16 patentsUS10343724B2Jul 9, 2019
System and method for fabricating structures
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC112 citations95
US10343725B2Jul 9, 2019
Automotive structural component and method of manufacture
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC123 citations95
US9662811B2May 30, 2017
Self-fixturing metallic composite laminate
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC2 citations73
US9598111B2Mar 21, 2017
Microtruss replacing structural foam in body structural application
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC2 citations73
US10654531B2May 19, 2020
Active and passive systems for wheelhouse air deflection
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC2 citations72
US10478916B2Nov 19, 2019
Method and apparatus for joining components with friction pins
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC5 citations72
US11299099B2Apr 12, 2022
Adjustable assist step for aerodynamic improvement
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC4 citations71
US10577851B2Mar 3, 2020
Automatic closure system with active distance control
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC6 citations71
US11034393B1Jun 15, 2021
Collapsible storage container for a cargo bay of a vehicle
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC5 citations65
US11628497B2Apr 18, 2023
Method of metal foam extrusion and articles manufactured therefrom
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC0 citations57
US11447185B2Sep 20, 2022
Enhanced energy absorption rocker assembly
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC0 citations52
US10011081B2Jul 3, 2018
Pressure activated resin/fiber tube
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC0 citations52
US11572108B2Feb 7, 2023
Active integrated deflector
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC0 citations50
US9868480B1Jan 16, 2018
Integrated vehicle body weight(s)
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC1 citations50
US12410021B2Sep 9, 2025
Deployable truck ramp with bladders
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC0 citations48
US9403318B2Aug 2, 2016
Heat stake joining of adhesively bonded thermoplastic components
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC0 citations41
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC
7 patentsUS7758092B2Jul 20, 2010
Cover having collapsible storage bins
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC32 citations92
US8038164B2Oct 18, 2011
Vehicle with step assembly
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC52 citations91
US8961724B2Feb 24, 2015
Structural composite panel with metallic foam core
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC18 citations84
US7566094B2Jul 28, 2009
Enhanced functionality vehicle closure panel assembly
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC16 citations84
US8747015B1Jun 10, 2014
Hemispherical joint for composite material joining
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC10 citations75
US9303671B2Apr 5, 2016
Method of isolating metallic fasteners in composite panels
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC3 citations73
US7270381B2Sep 18, 2007
Automotive wheel having a foot step
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC3 citations60
POLEWARCZYK JOSEPH M
5 patentsUS8443553B1May 21, 2013
Closure assembly with moveable cover and closeout for a retractable handle
POLEWARCZYK JOSEPH M57 citations96
US8567457B2Oct 29, 2013
Collapsible funnel with integral cap for filling vehicle fluid reservoir
POLEWARCZYK JOSEPH M8 citations83
US8308035B2Nov 13, 2012
Roof rack assembly with translation of pivotable roof rack bow
POLEWARCZYK JOSEPH M6 citations72
US8678256B2Mar 25, 2014
Vertically deployable roof rack system
POLEWARCZYK JOSEPH M6 citations71
US8424733B2Apr 23, 2013
Roof rack bows with mechanism for automatic extension and retraction
POLEWARCZYK JOSEPH M3 citations62