Movable or removable closures – With operator for movably mounted closure – Operating lever or link and closure swing about parallel axes
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-22
2008-01-22
Strimbu, Gregory J. (Department: 3634)
Movable or removable closures
With operator for movably mounted closure
Operating lever or link and closure swing about parallel axes
C049S339000, C049S340000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07320198
ABSTRACT:
An integrated gas strut actuator assembly particularly adapted for providing power actuation of a motor vehicle lift gate or other opening closure. The assembly integrates the function of a counterbalancing gas spring and that of a electrically powered actuator. The integrated gas strut assembly includes a gas charged cylinder, internal plunger and a threaded rod. Rotation of the threaded rod through a cable drive system causes the internal plunger to be advanced or retracted within the cylinder. Other features of the invention are various embodiments of couplers between the plunger and rod and connectors for connecting the assembly to the vehicle.
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Berklich, Jr. Louis William
Garcia Jose Maria
Hazel Charles Leroy
Miller Gregory Alan
Semp Bradley William
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Hi-Lex Controls Inc.
Strimbu Gregory J.
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