Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Mehmet T Acunal

Justin L Ruzich

Walter Belchine, Iii

An improved door handle assembly () having an integral sound dampening flap feature. The integral sound dampening flap feature incorporates an integrated dual hinged flap (). This dual hinged flap () dampens vibration while adjusting to vertical movement and eliminating the need for any pivot pin or other retaining component.

Door handle including dual hinged sound dampening flap feature

A compartment cover release system is configured to selectively latch and unlatch a cover of a compartment. The compartment cover release system includes a housing, and a lid sub-assembly coupled to the housing. The lid sub-assembly includes a handle that is configured to be pivoted between an open position and a closed position. A cam is coupled to one or both of the housing and the lid sub-assembly. The cam includes a central hub connected to one or more legs. The leg(s) are configured to move in response to rotation of the central hub.

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Schererville, IN, United States of America

Mehmet T Acunal