Patents by Inventor Brett Giem

Brett Giem has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Bowstring-truss battery cradle system
    Patent number: 10864810
    Abstract: A vehicle battery cradle has first and second side beams. Each side beam has a first and second end. The first and second side beams are spaced from one another and positioned substantially parallel to one another. A center beam, with a first and second end, is positioned between the first and second side beams. A cross beam is secured with a first end of the first, second and center beams. The cross beam, with a first and second end, is substantially transverse to the first, second and center beams. A truss is coupled with the cross beam. The truss stabilizes the cradle. The second ends of the first and second side beams include a mechanism to secure the cradle with the vehicle body. The first and second ends of the cross beam include a mechanism to secure the cradle with the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: FCA US LLC
    Inventors: Grzegorz Sopel, Brett Giem, Surya Yerva, Bryan Masternak
  • BOWSTRING-TRUSS BATTERY CRADLE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200338991
    Abstract: A vehicle battery cradle has first and second side beams. Each side beam has a first and second end. The first and second side beams are spaced from one another and positioned substantially parallel to one another. A center beam, with a first and second end, is positioned between the first and second side beams. A cross beam is secured with a first end of the first, second and center beams. The cross beam, with a first and second end, is substantially transverse to the first, second and center beams. A truss is coupled with the cross beam. The truss stabilizes the cradle. The second ends of the first and second side beams include a mechanism to secure the cradle with the vehicle body. The first and second ends of the cross beam include a mechanism to secure the cradle with the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Grzegorz Sopel, Brett Giem, Surya Yerva, Bryan Masternak
  • Clip in structural load transfer member
    Patent number: 7300099
    Abstract: A structural load transfer member for a vehicle including a housing having a first open end, a second open end, and a central bore. A first end member having an inner side is attached to the housing and an outer side of the first end member is attached to a sill of the vehicle. A second end member having an inner side is attached to the housing and an outer side is attached to a frame rail of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Chrysler LLC
    Inventors: Peter R. Godfrey, Brett Giem
  • Clip in structural load transfer member
    Publication number: 20070145778
    Abstract: A structural load transfer member for a vehicle including a housing having a first open end, a second open end, and a central bore. A first end member having an inner side is attached to the housing and an outer side of the first end member is attached to a sill of the vehicle. A second end member having an inner side is attached to the housing and an outer side is attached to a frame rail of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Peter Godfrey, Brett Giem
  • Vehicle mobile work station
    Patent number: 7048320
    Abstract: A mobile work station assembly for a vehicle. The work station incorporates a docking station, toolbox, file organizer, power inverter, storage container and a mobile phone assembly on a sliding load floor that can extend outwardly from the interior of the vehicle. The work station is removably attached to the load floor. The work station is adapted for mounting in a vehicle interior or within a pickup truck bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron Rubel, Brett Giem, Stephen J Lewis, David B Reed, Victor Kruk
  • Vehicle mobile work station
    Publication number: 20040251704
    Abstract: A mobile work station assembly for a vehicle. The work station incorporates a docking station, toolbox, file organizer, power inverter, storage container and a mobile phone assembly on a sliding load floor that can extend outwardly from the interior of the vehicle. The work station is removably attached to the load floor. The work station is adapted for mounting in a vehicle interior or within a pickup truck bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Aaron Rubel, Brett Giem, Stephen J. Lewis, David B. Reed, Victor Kruk