Patents by Inventor Donald Hanson

Donald Hanson 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).

  • Patent number: 8370803
    Abstract: A method of creating assets for agile software development includes detecting selection of an asset type for an asset template, receiving values of one or more attributes for the asset template, and creating the asset template. Upon detecting an action to select the asset template, creation of an asset of the selected asset type and having the received values is initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Versionone, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Holler, Ian Culling, Rajiv Delwadia, Pavel Mamut, Mark Crowe, Donald Hanson, Patrick Boudreaux
  • Patent number: 7390051
    Abstract: A window assembly cooperating with a window frame on a golf car includes a first window pane selectively coupled to the window frame. A second window pane is selectively coupled to the window frame and offset from the first window pane. An intermediate window pane is arranged between the first and second window panes and is movable between an upright position wherein the first, second and intermediate window panes collectively define a transparent barrier at the window frame and a collapsed position wherein the intermediate window pane is moved to a position alongside the second window pane thereby defining a passage at the window frame between the first and second window panes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Kent H. Bruntz, Donald Hanson
  • Publication number: 20080093401
    Abstract: A golf ball holder for a golf car includes a cylindrical wall portion with an opening that is located at an intersection of the cylindrical wall portion and a skirt portion that bounds a periphery of a drink holder module. A golf ball supporting surface spans one end of a golf ball retaining space which is defined by the cylindrical wall portion. A second end of the golf ball retaining space is open and allows golf balls to pass through. The opening provides finger access to the golf ball retaining space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: TEXTRON INC.
    Inventors: Donald Hanson, Bradley Hanson
  • Publication number: 20080088149
    Abstract: A window assembly cooperating with a window frame on a golf car includes a first window pane selectively coupled to the window frame. A second window pane is selectively coupled to the window frame and offset from the first window pane. A first pair of retaining members are arranged on the window frame in an installed position and movable between a retaining position wherein the retaining members retain the first window pane in an upright position and a release position wherein the retaining members are disengaged from the first window pane. Each of the first pair of retaining members are defined by a rigid frame having an integrally molded elastomeric body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: TEXTRON INC.
    Inventors: Donald Hanson, Richard Krall
  • Publication number: 20070267237
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided with a body panel mounted to a frame. The body panel includes a first surface having a first guide member formed thereon. An electrical accessory wire can extend along the first surface of the body panel and be engaged with the first guide member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Hanson, Bradley Hanson, Anthony Rossello
  • Publication number: 20070257508
    Abstract: A vehicle generally includes a frame. A first body panel is operably coupled to the frame. A strut extends generally into the first body panel and is operably coupled to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Landon Ball, Anthony Sanville, Donald Hanson
  • Publication number: 20070257519
    Abstract: A light-weight utility vehicle floorboard is provided having a pair of frame channels formed in an interior portion of the floorboard. The frame channels receive a pair of vehicle frame struts therewithin. The floorboard additionally has formed therein a plurality of load dispersing structural ribs (LDSRs) between the frame channels and sides of the floorboard. The LDSRs spread a force generated by a low-speed side impact to the floorboard such that the vehicle frame struts are not damaged. The LDSRs also transfer passenger loads exerted on the outer portions of the floorboard to the DS and PS frame struts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Hanson, Anthony Rossello
  • Publication number: 20070228711
    Abstract: A golf car including a seat assembly and a first hip restraint. The seat assembly has an upper surface, a lower surface opposite the upper surface, a front end, a rear end opposite the front end, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side. The first hip restraint is mounted to the lower surface and extends to the first side. The first hip restraint includes polypropylene. The first hip restraint is gas assist injection molded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Donald Hanson, Bradley Hanson, Kent Bruntz
  • Publication number: 20070216180
    Abstract: The present teachings further provide for a cowl trim for a golf car or light utility vehicle including: a first aperture; a second aperture; a first headlight mounted within the first aperture; and a second headlight mounted within the second aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Hanson, John Herrick, Kent Bruntz, Donald Hanson
  • Publication number: 20070210603
    Abstract: A golf car splash guard including: a base portion; a locking flange protruding from the base portion, the locking flange having a locking detail; a wall extending from the base portion at an angle relative to the base portion; a first wire retention device extending from the base portion; and a second wire retention device extending from the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Applicant: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Hanson, Richard Krall, Donald Hanson, Albert Packard
  • Publication number: 20070210126
    Abstract: A one-piece molded golf car basket generally mounted to the golf car behind the golf car seat. The basket includes an integrally formed front wall, two integrally formed opposing side walls, an integrally formed back wall and an integrally formed bottom. Additionally, the basket includes a golf bag yoke integrally formed with the back wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Applicant: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Hanson, John Herrick, Bradley Hanson, Kent Bruntz
  • Publication number: 20070205634
    Abstract: An access panel for a golf car that can comprise a first planar portion; a second planar portion integral with and orientated at an angle relative to the first planar portion; a first retention detail extending from the first planar portion; a second retention detail extending from the second planar portion; and an aperture extending through the first planar portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Hanson, Bradley Hanson
  • Publication number: 20070205649
    Abstract: A utility vehicle seat assembly includes a seat cushion subassembly having a plastic base that includes a substantially flat or smooth perimeter portion on an underside of the plastic base. The substantially flat perimeter is suitable for accepting fasteners. The seat cushion subassembly additionally includes, a foam cushion that is positioned on a top surface of the plastic base and a seat cushion covering that is positioned over the foam cushion. The seat cushion covering is wrapped around a circumferential edge of the plastic base and fastened to the substantially flat perimeter portion of the underside of the plastic base using a plurality of fasteners. A fastener cover is positioned over the fasteners and connected to the underside of the plastic base to conceal the fasteners and the fastened portion of the seat cushion covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Hanson, Richard Krall, Bradley Hanson
  • Publication number: 20070205033
    Abstract: A protection system for an accelerator and brake (A&B) assembly of a utility vehicle is provided. The protection system comprises a brake pedal (BP) protective boot that conforms with and sealingly fits around a brake pedal arm. The protection system additionally includes an accelerator pedal (AP) protective boot that conforms with and sealingly fits around an accelerator pedal arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Hanson, Aric Singletary, Warren Clark
  • Publication number: 20070138863
    Abstract: A modular accelerator and brake (A&B) assembly for controlling the movement of a utility vehicle is provided. The modular A&B assembly controls operation of a vehicle prime mover and braking assembly. The modular A&B assembly includes a mounting plate coupled to a frame structure of the vehicle. An accelerator pedal subassembly includes an accelerator pedal shaft that is rotationally mounted within a pair of opposing apertures in a pair of accelerator mounts extending from an underside of the mounting plate. A brake pedal subassembly includes a brake pedal shaft that rotationally mounted within a pair of opposing apertures in a pair of brake mounts extending from the underside of the mounting plate. The accelerator pedal shaft and the brake pedal shaft are mounted to the mounting plate such that an axis of the accelerator pedal shaft is offset from an axis of the brake pedal shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Warren Clark, Aric Singletary, Donald Hanson, Bradley Hanson
  • Publication number: 20070138820
    Abstract: A golf bag well arrangement on a golf car includes a receiving area defined on the golf car and adapted to accept at least one golf bag in a secure position. A first support surface is arranged on the receiving area and provides vertical support to the golf bag in the secure position. A second support surface is defined on the receiving area and provides lateral support to the golf bag in the secure position. The second support surface defines a first arcuate wall portion defined on the receiving area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: TEXTRON INC.
    Inventors: Bradley Hanson, Donald Hanson, Anthony Rossello
  • Publication number: 20070007315
    Abstract: A drink holder for a golf car. The drink holder has a lower receptacle including a first curved wall having a top and a bottom. A support portion is integrally formed with the first curved wall and extends radially inward from the bottom of the first curved wall. An upper receptacle includes a second curved wall having a top and a bottom. A support ring having a flat surface extends radially between the top of the first curved wall and the bottom of the second curved wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Applicant: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Hanson, Bradley Hanson
  • Publication number: 20060249976
    Abstract: A window assembly cooperating with a window frame on a golf car includes a first window pane selectively coupled to the window frame. A second window pane is selectively coupled to the window frame and offset from the first window pane. A first pair of retaining members are arranged on the window frame in an installed position and movable between a retaining position wherein the retaining members retain the first window pane in an upright position and a release position wherein the retaining members are disengaged from the first window pane. Each of the first pair of retaining members are defined by a rigid frame having an integrally molded elastomeric body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Hanson, Richard Krall
  • Publication number: 20060249975
    Abstract: A window assembly cooperating with a window frame on a golf car includes a first window pane selectively coupled to the window frame. A second window pane is selectively coupled to the window frame and offset from the first window pane. An intermediate window pane is arranged between the first and second window panes and is movable between an upright position wherein the first, second and intermediate window panes collectively define a transparent barrier at the window frame and a collapsed position wherein the intermediate window pane is moved to a position alongside the second window pane thereby defining a passage at the window frame between the first and second window panes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Kent Bruntz, Donald Hanson
  • Patent number: 7097801
    Abstract: The present invention involves a method of making an integrated mold product with a molding tool. The method includes introducing polymeric material in the molding tool and molding the polymeric material to define an outer layer in the mold. The outer layer has a channel formed thereon. The method further includes introducing molten metal in the channel of the outer layer when the outer layer is at about the same temperature as the molding tool and cooling the molten metal in the channel to define a metal insert in the channel of the outer layer for electrical and thermal conductivity, structural support, and electromagnetic shielding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Harvinder Singh, Donald Hanson