Patents by Inventor Jeffrey D. Sutherland

Jeffrey D. Sutherland 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: 10160387
    Abstract: A compression molded vehicle floor panel includes a main body formed by compression molding and having a first side and an opposed second side, and at least one separately formed measurement locating member at least partially encapsulated in the main body during the compression molding. The measurement locating member defines a cavity having an open end at the first side of the main body. The cavity is configured to receive a locator pin of a measurement fixture to locate the compression molded vehicle floor panel in the measurement fixture for measurement of the compression molded vehicle floor panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: FCA US LLC
    Inventors: Jacob Wright, Eric Clara, Nicholas D Kappler, Jeffrey D Sutherland, Donald L Wilson, Jr., Eric A Marsh, John H Pray, Joseph J Swailes, Kazimiera Borek
  • Publication number: 20180099616
    Abstract: A compression molded vehicle floor panel includes a main body formed by compression molding and having a first side and an opposed second side, and at least one separately formed measurement locating member at least partially encapsulated in the main body during the compression molding. The measurement locating member defines a cavity having an open end at the first side of the main body. The cavity is configured to receive a locator pin of a measurement fixture to locate the compression molded vehicle floor panel in the measurement fixture for measurement of the compression molded vehicle floor panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Jacob Wright, Eric Clara, Nicholas D Kappler, Jeffrey D Sutherland, Donald L Wilson, Jr., Eric A Marsh, John H Pray, Joseph J Swailes, Kazimiera Borek
  • Patent number: 7455274
    Abstract: An apparatus supports one or more articles of various sizes on a vehicle surface during transport with a vehicle. The apparatus includes a substantially planar platform for supporting the articles, and one or more straps for securing the articles to the platform. The platform includes: a top slip-resistant surface for preventing the article from sliding along the slip-resistant top surface; a bottom slip-resistant surface for preventing the platform from sliding along the vehicle surface; a plurality of bearing members; a plurality of slots for selectively engaging the straps; one or more handles; and a recess defined within a bottom area of the platform containing the plurality of slots. The straps support the articles by engaging the platform through two or more of the slots, bearing against two or more of the bearing members and passing through the recess without contacting the vehicle surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Sutherland, Michael G. Vieira