Patents by Inventor John W. Joyce

John W. Joyce 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: 7878544
    Abstract: A seal used in a vehicle steering assembly. The seal comprising a first member carried by a steering component, and a second member carried by a vehicle panel. When installing the steering component in the steering assembly, the first member mates with the second member to form at least one seal. A method is also provided for installing the seal in the vehicle steering assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Francisco Arce, Jeffrey Harrell, John W. Joyce
  • Publication number: 20080128999
    Abstract: A seal used in a vehicle steering assembly. The seal comprising a first member carried by a steering component, and a second member carried by a vehicle panel. When installing the steering component in the steering assembly, the first member mates with the second member to form at least one seal. A method is also provided for installing the seal in the vehicle steering assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Francisco Arce, Jeffrey Harrell, John W. Joyce
  • Patent number: 6113172
    Abstract: A partitioning system is for use in the storage area of a vehicle. The partitioning system includes a multipurpose shelf that can be positioned in a plurality of different locations. The shelf can be disposed (1) horizontally near the top of the rear row of seats to act as a security cover; (2) horizontally along the floor in the storage area; (3) horizontally to cooperate of a folded last row of seats to provide a generally flat surface from the end gate into the passenger area; (4) vertically and adjacent to the rear row of seats; and (5) horizontally, while the end gate is open, such that the shelf extends beyond the storage area as defined by a closed end gate. The shelf includes a pivotable support leg that may contact the vehicle body to support the shelf in this horizontal position that extends beyond the storage area defined by a closed end gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Chaloult, George Walczowski, Thomas D. Mihelich, John W. Joyce, Robert P. Kuhr, Thomas E. Edson