Patents by Inventor Ian McLeran

Ian McLeran 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).

  • Cargo box with aerodynamic textured surface
    Patent number: 10118564
    Abstract: A cargo box attachable to a vehicle that includes a cover shell having a textured portion that lessens aerodynamic drag on the combination of the vehicle and cargo box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Frederic Clark, Timothy Makris, Joe Settelmayer, John Laverack, Gregor Weaver, Kevin Bogoslofski, Ian McLeran
  • Fairing for vehicle load bar
    Patent number: 9663153
    Abstract: A fairing for a vehicle load bar includes an elongate blade and a connection assembly to couple the blade to the load bar. The connection assembly includes a joint having a ball disposed in a socket such that the ball can rotate within the socket. The connection assembly can include a pivot bracket coupled to the blade, the pivot bracket including the ball, and a pivot arm including the socket such that the ball of the pivot bracket is disposed in the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Jason Clark, Ian McLeran
  • Fairing For Vehicle Load Bar
    Publication number: 20170029043
    Abstract: A fairing for a vehicle load bar includes an elongate blade and a connection assembly to couple the blade to the load bar. The connection assembly includes a joint having a ball disposed in a socket such that the ball can rotate within the socket. The connection assembly can include a pivot bracket coupled to the blade, the pivot bracket including the ball, and a pivot arm including the socket such that the ball of the pivot bracket is disposed in the socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jason CLARK, Ian MCLERAN
  • Cargo Box With Aerodynamic Textured Surface
    Publication number: 20150224940
    Abstract: A cargo box attachable to a vehicle that includes a cover shell having a textured portion that lessens aerodynamic drag on the combination of the vehicle and cargo box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Frederic Clark, Timothy Makris, Joe Settelmayer, John Laverack, Gregor Weaver, Kevin Bogoslofski, Ian McLeran