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Richard A. Close
Also filed as: CLOSE RICHARD · CLOSE RICHARD A
16 granted patents·1 pending application·112 citations·filing 1999–2021
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Files withGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC8GEN MOTORS CORP3GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC2KIRSCH MATTHEW R2BARRA INC1
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17 records- 0184US9758096B1Systems and methods for variable engine and electric motor sound controlGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 12, 2017·5 cites·20 claims
- 0283US7596523B2Method and apparatus for network-based portfolio management and risk-analysisBARRA INC·Filed 2003·Granted Sep 29, 2009·64 cites·24 claims
- 0376US9549243B2Split box subwoofer with body mounted driverGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Jan 17, 2017·8 cites·10 claims
- 0473US10957189B1Automatic vehicle alert and reporting systems and methodsGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Mar 23, 2021·2 cites·19 claims
- 0569US8045744B2Door speaker enclosure with integral water barrier and hardware attachmentGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2008·Granted Oct 25, 2011·6 cites·18 claims
- 0667US10609481B2Electric overcurrent protection system and methodGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 31, 2020·1 cites·20 claims
- 0764US8706278B2Non-bussed vehicle amplifier diagnosticsKIRSCH MATTHEW R·Filed 2012·Granted Apr 22, 2014·2 cites·20 claims
- 0856US8675907B2Vehicle audio system having door mounted speaker supportKIRSCH MATTHEW R·Filed 2011·Granted Mar 18, 2014·2 cites·14 claims
- 0953US6588306B1Deformable wrenchGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Jul 8, 2003·9 cites·6 claims
- 1050US10618443B2Method and apparatus that adjust audio output according to head restraint positionGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Apr 14, 2020·0 cites·16 claims
- 1148US2003167666A1Fixed character LED display deviceFiled 2002·Application pending·0 cites
- 1245US11588459B1Vehicle audio control based on sensed physical changes in vehicle configurationGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Feb 21, 2023·0 cites·17 claims
- 1344US8050420B2Integrated vehicle seat and speaker assemblyGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2008·Granted Nov 1, 2011·1 cites·13 claims
- 1442US10067907B2Vehicle including noise management system having automotive audio bus (A2B) interfaceGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Sep 4, 2018·0 cites·19 claims
- 1536US9716941B2Frame rail-integrated subwoofer assembly and methodGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jul 25, 2017·0 cites·15 claims
- 1632US6542127B1Boot for antenna assemblyGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Apr 1, 2003·0 cites·8 claims
- 1732US6377220B1Methods and apparatus for mounting an antenna system to a headliner assemblyGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Apr 23, 2002·12 cites·15 claims
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