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James C. O'Kane
Also filed as: O'KANE JAMES C · OKANE JAMES C
27 granted patents·8 pending applications·122 citations·filing 1982–2023
95Inventor score
Files withGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC15GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC7BROWNE ALAN L2O'KANE JAMES C2CARSLEY JOHN E1
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35 records- 0193US8196992B2Retracting seal surface enabling independent action of opposing hinged vehicle doorsKONCHAN JEFFREY L·Filed 2010·Granted Jun 12, 2012·16 cites·20 claims
- 0290US8615927B2Noncontact obstacle detection system using RFID technologyEZZAT HESHAM A·Filed 2011·Granted Dec 31, 2013·33 cites·17 claims
- 0388US8317253B2Vehicle door assemblySACHDEV ANIL K·Filed 2011·Granted Nov 27, 2012·11 cites·15 claims
- 0483US8950121B2Vehicle door header and method of manufacturing sameGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2012·Granted Feb 10, 2015·9 cites·13 claims
- 0579US9303671B2Method of isolating metallic fasteners in composite panelsGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2013·Granted Apr 5, 2016·3 cites·12 claims
- 0679US9290084B2Modular sunroof frame assembly and methodGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2014·Granted Mar 22, 2016·7 cites·7 claims
- 0777US11396335B2Spoiler flutter countermeasure devices and control logic for active aerodynamic systems of motor vehiclesGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Jul 26, 2022·2 cites·20 claims
- 0876US8840350B2Corrosion protection of magnesium components via fastener isolationINABA KOUICHI·Filed 2011·Granted Sep 23, 2014·11 cites·20 claims
- 0975US8261892B2Customizable strut assemblies and articles that employ the sameBROWNE ALAN L·Filed 2005·Granted Sep 11, 2012·6 cites·10 claims
- 1074US10487555B2Check link assembly and a vehicle that utilizes the check link assemblyGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Nov 26, 2019·3 cites·20 claims
- 1173US12503078B2Vehicle glass clearing management systemGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Dec 23, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 1268US8677796B2Hemmed metal panels, hemming apparatuses, and hemming methodsCARSLEY JOHN E·Filed 2011·Granted Mar 25, 2014·2 cites·16 claims
- 1367US10704315B2Presenting door open sensorsGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Jul 7, 2020·2 cites·20 claims
- 1466US8069963B2Variable resistance strut assemblies and articles containing the sameBROWNE ALAN L·Filed 2010·Granted Dec 6, 2011·2 cites·19 claims
- 1565US8360301B2Mixed metal magnetic pulse impact beamGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2009·Granted Jan 29, 2013·4 cites·5 claims
- 1664US8958948B2Methods and systems for controlling an actuator of a vehicle latchGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2012·Granted Feb 17, 2015·3 cites·20 claims
- 1763US2024326919A1Paintable fiber-reinforced composite panelGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 1862US10577840B2System and method for detecting unlatched condition of closureGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Mar 3, 2020·2 cites·8 claims
- 1960US8672369B2Door lock indicator armMAZUR LORIN A·Filed 2010·Granted Mar 18, 2014·2 cites·16 claims
- 2058US9945162B2Door assembly and a vehicleGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Apr 17, 2018·1 cites·20 claims
- 2157US11345317B2Extendable windshield wiper systemGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2019·Granted May 31, 2022·0 cites·2 claims
- 2256US2009008844A1Variable Resistance Strut Assemblies and Articles Containing the SameGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 2354US2025031578A1Piezoelectric devices to break laminated glass assemblies on demandGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 2452US10781849B2Indexing and synchronizing clipGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Sep 22, 2020·1 cites·20 claims
- 2551US9555694B2Vehicle door assemblyO'KANE JAMES C·Filed 2011·Granted Jan 31, 2017·1 cites·5 claims
- 2648US9481231B2Automotive glass channel bracket and methodGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Nov 1, 2016·0 cites·20 claims
- 2747US11167808B2Telescoping retention pinGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Nov 9, 2021·0 cites·15 claims
- 2846US2008141736A1Devices for holding intermediate positions and articles that contain the sameJONES GARY L·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 2945US2005200984A1Active mirror assembliesFiled 2005·Application pending·0 cites
- 3040US2013000206A1Shape memory alloy actuator with double ended force multiplicationGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2011·Application pending·0 cites
- 3137US2018047885A1Multi-material led heat sinksGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2016·Application pending·0 cites
- 3236US10029545B2Beltline reinforcement member for a door of a vehicleGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Jul 24, 2018·0 cites·17 claims
- 3336US2013082639A1Electrical system having a primary energy source and a redundant rechargeable energy sourceO'KANE JAMES C·Filed 2011·Application pending·0 cites
- 3433US9925922B2Side view mirror assemblyGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 27, 2018·0 cites·15 claims
- 3528US4433858APassive belt responsive to seat occupancyGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 1982·Granted Feb 28, 1984·1 cites·1 claims
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