Patents by Inventor Eric ARCHAMBEAU
Eric ARCHAMBEAU 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).
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Patent number: 11738810Abstract: A vehicle tailgate structure of a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle tailgate structure includes a tailgate located at the rear of the vehicle; a garnish covering a top surface of the tailgate and configured to deform when an external load applies on the garnish, the garnish including a plurality of rib structures along an interior surface of the garnish and a screw portion including the garnish around a screw of the screw portion; and a touch sensor extending along the top surface of the tailgate and covered by the garnish, the touch sensor configured to detect deformation of the garnish, the touch sensor including touch sensor wires connecting to a control system of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignees: AISIN TECHNICAL CENTER OF AMERICA, INC., TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Alexander Wells, Ryan Heins, Eric Archambeau, Takashi Nishio, Norman Kerr
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Publication number: 20230139499Abstract: A vehicle tailgate structure of a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle tailgate structure includes a tailgate located at the rear of the vehicle; a garnish covering a top surface of the tailgate and configured to deform when an external load applies on the garnish, the garnish including a plurality of rib structures along an interior surface of the garnish and a screw portion including the garnish around a screw of the screw portion; and a touch sensor extending along the top surface of the tailgate and covered by the garnish, the touch sensor configured to detect deformation of the garnish, the touch sensor including touch sensor wires connecting to a control system of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2021Publication date: May 4, 2023Applicants: AISIN TECHNICAL CENTER OF AMERICA, INC., TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Alexander WELLS, Ryan HEINS, Eric ARCHAMBEAU, Takashi NISHIO, Norman KERR
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Publication number: 20210403101Abstract: An adjustable airfoil system for a vehicle includes a first airfoil shaft, a first airfoil having a first end mounted on the first airfoil shaft, and a first airfoil support structured for mounting to a portion of a vehicle and for rotatably supporting a portion of the first airfoil shaft at a location spaced apart from a first end of the first airfoil shaft. The system also includes a second airfoil shaft, a second airfoil having a first end mounted on the second airfoil shaft, and a second airfoil support structured for mounting to a portion of a vehicle and for rotatably supporting a portion of the second airfoil shaft spaced apart from a first end of the second airfoil shaft. A shaft end support is rigidly coupled to the first airfoil support and the second airfoil support.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2020Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Aaron Welter, Eric Archambeau, Andres Garza
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Patent number: 11208160Abstract: An adjustable airfoil system for a vehicle includes a first airfoil shaft, a first airfoil having a first end mounted on the first airfoil shaft, and a first airfoil support structured for mounting to a portion of a vehicle and for rotatably supporting a portion of the first airfoil shaft at a location spaced apart from a first end of the first airfoil shaft. The system also includes a second airfoil shaft, a second airfoil having a first end mounted on the second airfoil shaft, and a second airfoil support structured for mounting to a portion of a vehicle and for rotatably supporting a portion of the second airfoil shaft spaced apart from a first end of the second airfoil shaft. A shaft end support is rigidly coupled to the first airfoil support and the second airfoil support.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2020Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Aisin Technical Center of America, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Welter, Eric Archambeau, Andres Garza
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Patent number: 9987969Abstract: A fastening device integrated into a vehicle to fasten a cargo including a strap assembly with a strap, and a hook affixed to a first extremity of the strap, a shaft assembly affixed to a second extremity of the strap to roll the strap, a ratchet assembly to prevent rotation of the shaft assembly in an unrolling direction when engaged, a handle assembly to engage and force the ratchet assembly to rotate, a housing assembly affixed to the body of the vehicle to support the shaft assembly, and the handle assembly, a head cover to cover the shaft assembly, the ratchet assembly, and the housing assembly and provide access to the handle assembly, a neck cover that protrudes downwardly from the head cover to receive the strap and the hook, wherein the handle assembly is articulable to engage the ratchet assembly and tighten the strap around the cargo.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: AISIN TECHNICAL CENTER OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Aaron Welter, Eric Archambeau, Yasuaki Nishio
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Patent number: 9975490Abstract: A side step apparatus for a vehicle including a side step, a bracket having a base plate and a panel plate, and an actuation mechanism including a first link, a second link and an actuator connected between the base plate of the bracket and the side step to move the side step in at least one of a running board position, an aerodynamic position, and a stowed position based on a speed of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: AISIN TECHNICAL CENTER OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Nicholas Ozog, Brad Baskin, Aaron Welter, Eric Archambeau
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Patent number: 9682657Abstract: A running board apparatus including a first component with a hollow cross-section having an open end, the first component extending in a longitudinal direction; a second component with a closed cross-section that slides relative to the first component in a lateral direction, the second component extending in the longitudinal direction; and a positioning device with a first end attached to the first component and a second end attached to the second component. The positioning device is configured to move the second component with respect to the first component in the lateral direction and lock the second component and the first component in a plurality of positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: AISIN TECHNICAL CENTER OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Bradley Baskin, Katsuhiko Takeuchi, Eric Archambeau, Joseph Elghoul
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Publication number: 20170166135Abstract: A running board apparatus including a first component with a hollow cross-section having an open end, the first component extending in a longitudinal direction; a second component with a closed cross-section that slides relative to the first component in a lateral direction, the second component extending in the longitudinal direction; and a positioning device with a first end attached to the first component and a second end attached to the second component. The positioning device is configured to move the second component with respect to the first component in the lateral direction and lock the second component and the first component in a plurality of positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Applicant: AISIN TECHNICAL CENTER OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Bradley BASKIN, Katsuhiko Takeuchi, Eric Archambeau, Joseph Elghoul
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Patent number: 9663014Abstract: A platform apparatus for a vehicle including a first structure including a first surface and a first interlocking joint; a second structure including a second surface and a second interlocking joint to receive the first interlocking joint; and a linkage that connects the first structure and the second structure and articulates the apparatus from a closed position to an open position. In the closed position the first surface and the second surface are vertically stacked and in the open position the first structure and the second structure are interlocked through the first interlocking joint and the second interlocking joint and the first surface and the second surface are horizontally adjacent.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: AISIN TECHNICAL CENTER OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Aaron Welter, Eric Archambeau, Bradley Baskin
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Patent number: 9617764Abstract: An outside handle of a vehicle that releases a door latch, including a slot that includes a rotatable flap that sits flush against an outer panel of the vehicle in a closed position. The rotation of the flap provides an opening to an inside of the handle in an open position. The handle includes a rotating lever behind the outer panel, and a lock rod attached to the rotating lever. Downward rotation of the lever moves the rod downward, and the downward motion of the rod then triggers the latch.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: AISIN TECHNICAL CENTER OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Stephanie Vasi, Eric Archambeau, Mike Howlett
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Patent number: 9518410Abstract: An outside handle of a door of a vehicle that opens a latch, including a rotatable flap that sits flush against an outer panel of the vehicle in a closed position and that provides an opening to an interior of the handle in an open position, and a rotating lever behind the outer panel, movement of the lever opening the latch of the door. The handle is arranged such that the flap rotates to the open position when the door is unlocked and rotates to the closed position when the door is locked.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: AISIN TECHNICAL CENTER OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Stephanie Vasi, Eric Archambeau, Mike Howlett, Patrick Stewart
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Patent number: 9463725Abstract: A vehicle headrest, including two side wings at opposite ends of the headrest that rotate around respective axes; and a locking mechanism that locks each of the side wings, and backwards movement is restricted by the locking mechanism when each side member is rotated around the respective axis.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2014Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: AISIN TECHNICAL CENTER OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Lindsey Szczygiel, Mike Howlett, Eric Archambeau, Katsuhiko Takeuchi
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Patent number: 9315120Abstract: A comfort recline seat including a seat back, a seat base, a pivotable connection point, a pivotable base structure, linkages, knuckle connectors may enable a seat base cushion and a seat back cushion to be manipulated to create a range of comfortable seating and bed-like surfaces. The seat may be configured such that the seat base cushion and the seat back cushion may be simultaneously adjusted together to reduce gaps or steps between the seat base cushion and the seat back cushion.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: AISIN TECHNICAL CENTER OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Patrick Stewart, Eric Archambeau
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Publication number: 20160100250Abstract: A noise-cancellation headrest for a vehicle including a slidable side wing on a side of headrest; a plurality of microphones configured to detect an audio-noise signal and output a first plurality of electrical signals; a plurality of speakers configured to receive a second plurality of electrical signals and output an acoustic signal; and noise-cancellation circuitry configured to receive the first plurality of electrical signals and output the second plurality of electrical signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2014Publication date: April 7, 2016Applicant: Aisin Technical Center of America, Inc.Inventors: Bradley BASKIN, Lindsey Szczygiel, Katsuhiko Takeuchi, Eric Archambeau
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Publication number: 20160001677Abstract: A comfort recline seat including a seat back, a seat base, a pivotable connection point, a pivotable base structure, linkages, knuckle connectors may enable a seat base cushion and a seat back cushion to be manipulated to create a range of comfortable seating and bed-like surfaces. The seat may be configured such that the seat base cushion and the seat back cushion may be simultaneously adjusted together to reduce gaps or steps between the seat base cushion and the seat back cushion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Applicant: AISIN TECHNICAL CENTER OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Patrick STEWART, Eric ARCHAMBEAU
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Publication number: 20150315812Abstract: An outside handle of a door of a vehicle that opens a latch, including a rotatable flap that sits flush against an outer panel of the vehicle in a closed position and that provides an opening to an interior of the handle in an open position, and a rotating lever behind the outer panel, movement of the lever opening the latch of the door. The handle is arranged such that the flap rotates to the open position when the door is unlocked and rotates to the closed position when the door is locked.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: AISIN TECHNICAL CENTER OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Stephanie VASI, Eric Archambeau, Mike Howlett, Patrick Stewart
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Patent number: 9129495Abstract: A side camera of a vehicle, including a camera housing rotatable in a first axis and a second axis each relative to an exterior surface of the vehicle, and a camera attached to the camera housing that captures image data. The camera is positioned in a plurality of positions by rotating the camera housing along the first axis and the second axis.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2014Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: AISIN TECHNICAL CENTER OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Patrick Stewart, Eric Archambeau, Katsuhiko Takeuchi
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Publication number: 20140300168Abstract: A vehicle headrest, including two side wings at opposite ends of the headrest that rotate around respective axes; and a locking mechanism that locks each of the side wings, and backwards movement is restricted by the locking mechanism when each side member is rotated around the respective axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: AISIN TECHNICAL CENTER OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Lindsey SZCZYGIEL, Mike Howlett, Eric Archambeau, Katsuhiko Takeuchi
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Publication number: 20140300115Abstract: An outside handle of a vehicle that releases a door latch, including a slot that includes a rotatable flap that sits flush against an outer panel of the vehicle in a closed position. The rotation of the flap provides an opening to an inside of the handle in an open position. The handle includes a rotating lever behind the outer panel, and a lock rod attached to the rotating lever. Downward rotation of the lever moves the rod downward, and the downward motion of the rod then triggers the latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: AISIN TECHNICAL CENTER OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Stephanie VASI, Eric Archambeau, Mike Howlett
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Publication number: 20140028440Abstract: A method of proximity control for a vehicle comprises determining, by a proximity determination system, whether a user is located within a predetermined distance from the vehicle; and communicating, by a mobile device and/or internet-based device, with the vehicle to gain access to the vehicle based on the proximity determination result.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: AISIN TECHNICAL CENTER OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Katsuhiko TAKEUCHI, Lindsey SZCZYGIEL, Eric ARCHAMBEAU, Kevin GARNER