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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 18, 2007
Filed:
Jul. 02, 2004
Applicants:
Brian J. Sparks, Holland, MI (US);
Thomas S. Hodgson, Holland, MI (US);
Mathias R. Fox, Zeeland, MI (US);
Inventors:
Brian J. Sparks, Holland, MI (US);
Thomas S. Hodgson, Holland, MI (US);
Mathias R. Fox, Zeeland, MI (US);
Assignee:
Johnson Controls Technology Company, Holland, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60Q 3/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An assist handle assembly for a vehicle includes a handle member coupled to a structural member of the vehicle, the handle member having a first end and a second end. Connecting structure is provided on at least one of the first end and the second end to receive at least one accessory. The assist handle assembly may also include a connecting member having a contact that is configured to provide a utility interface with the accessory.