Patents by Inventor Kevin J. Storck

Kevin J. Storck 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: 10611333
    Abstract: A vehicle seat belt buckle attachment system includes an anchor bracket fixed to a vehicle, a pivot fixed to the anchor bracket, a buckle bracket defining a curved slot that receives the pivot, and a buckle connected to the buckle bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Kevin J. Storck, Mohan Bhogineni
  • Publication number: 20190351867
    Abstract: A vehicle seat belt buckle attachment system includes an anchor bracket fixed to a vehicle, a pivot fixed to the anchor bracket, a buckle bracket defining a curved slot that receives the pivot, and a buckle connected to the buckle bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin J. Storck, Mohan Bhogineni
  • Patent number: 10427615
    Abstract: An assembly includes a body with a longitudinal axis, a lateral axis, and a vertical axis. The assembly additionally includes a cargo area coupled to the body. The cargo area has a first sidewall and a second sidewall spaced from each other along the lateral direction. A first fixation point is disposed on the first sidewall. The first fixation point has a first aperture with a first central axis generally parallel to the vertical axis. A second fixation point is disposed on the second sidewall. The second fixation point has a second aperture with a second central axis generally parallel to the vertical axis. The assembly further includes a removable cargo storage device with a first end and a second end. The first end is provided with a first post cooperable with the first aperture, and the second end is provided with a second post cooperable with the second aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Mark T. Traxler, John K. Quinlan, Yul Alvarado, Kevin J. Storck, Joseph Moroni
  • Publication number: 20190241128
    Abstract: An assembly includes a body with a longitudinal axis, a lateral axis, and a vertical axis. The assembly additionally includes a cargo area coupled to the body. The cargo area has a first sidewall and a second sidewall spaced from each other along the lateral direction. A first fixation point is disposed on the first sidewall. The first fixation point has a first aperture with a first central axis generally parallel to the vertical axis. A second fixation point is disposed on the second sidewall. The second fixation point has a second aperture with a second central axis generally parallel to the vertical axis. The assembly further includes a removable cargo storage device with a first end and a second end. The first end is provided with a first post cooperable with the first aperture, and the second end is provided with a second post cooperable with the second aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Mark T. Traxler, John K. Quinlan, Yul Alvarado, Kevin J. Storck, Joseph Moroni
  • Patent number: 9586558
    Abstract: A buckle assembly for a vehicle includes a buckle member, an anchor bracket, and a webbing strap. The buckle member includes a connector that defines a buckle opening. The anchor bracket is operatively disposed in adjacent relationship to the buckle member and is configured for attachment to the vehicle. The anchor bracket defines a anchor opening. The webbing strap extends between a first strap portion and a second strap portion to form a loop portion therebetween. The webbing strap presents a first side and a second side, opposing the first side. The loop portion of the webbing strap extends through the buckle opening of the connector and the anchor opening of the anchor bracket. The first side of the first strap portion and the first side of the second strap portion are disposed in facing relationship to one another and a joint is formed therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Kevin J. Storck
  • Publication number: 20150115588
    Abstract: A buckle assembly for a vehicle includes a buckle member, an anchor bracket, and a webbing strap. The buckle member includes a connector that defines a buckle opening. The anchor bracket is operatively disposed in adjacent relationship to the buckle member and is configured for attachment to the vehicle. The anchor bracket defines a anchor opening. The webbing strap extends between a first strap portion and a second strap portion to form a loop portion therebetween. The webbing strap presents a first side and a second side, opposing the first side. The loop portion of the webbing strap extends through the buckle opening of the connector and the anchor opening of the anchor bracket. The first side of the first strap portion and the first side of the second strap portion are disposed in facing relationship to one another and a joint is formed therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Kevin J. Storck