Patents by Inventor Peter Bejin
Peter Bejin 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: 7810969Abstract: A floor console to provide ambient lighting in the interior of a vehicle is disclosed. The floor console includes lighting elements strategically positioned to illuminate the footwells of the vehicle, the cupholders, and the storage bin. The same lighting element may be used to illuminate one or more of the cupholders and the storage bin. The preferred lighting element is an LED while other lighting elements may be used. The floor console is also provided with wiring and an ECU and may be readily connected to the vehicle's power system.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2006Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kathleen Blackmore, Cornel Gardner, Mike Whitens, Michael Williams, Peter Bejin
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Patent number: 7743680Abstract: A parking brake system for an automotive vehicle includes an internally articulated pedal arm having an upper pedal arm which is connected with a cable operated parking brake actuator, and a lower pedal arm which is pivotably attached to the upper pedal arm such that the lower pedal arm has both a stowed position and a deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2005Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Ford Global TechnologiesInventors: David Marshman, Michael Whitens, Jeffrey Singer, Michael Samluk, Peter Bejin, Tuan-Anh Nguyen
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Patent number: 7513553Abstract: A storage system for an automotive vehicle includes a storage module having opposing sidewalls and a primary storage compartment situated between the opposing sidewalls. A repositionable bin has a first position in which it is mounted at least partially within the primary storage compartment and at least one secondary position in which the repositionable bin is removably mounted to an interior surface of the vehicle, such as upon an exterior surface of the storage module.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2006Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kaushlendra Singh, Peter Bejin, Michael Whitens
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Publication number: 20080246295Abstract: A transfigurable bed liner assembly mountable on a vehicle including a bed. The assembly may include a channel mountable to each side wall of the vehicle, and a transfigurable bed liner including a plurality of rollers disposable in the channels for permitting sliding of the transfigurable bed liner. The transfigurable bed liner may include a leg generally adjacent a first end thereof for supporting the transfigurable bed liner in an extended position, for use of the bed liner, for example, as a workbench and for permitting loading of heavy objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventor: Peter Bejin
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Publication number: 20080122241Abstract: A floor console to provide ambient lighting in the interior of a vehicle is disclosed. The floor console includes lighting elements strategically positioned to illuminate the footwells of the vehicle, the cupholders, and the storage bin. The same lighting element may be used to illuminate one or more of the cupholders and the storage bin. The preferred lighting element is an LED while other lighting elements may be used. The floor console is also provided with wiring and an ECU and may be readily connected to the vehicle's power system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: Kathleen Blackmore, Cornel Gardner, Mike Whitens, Michael Williams, Peter Bejin
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Patent number: 7347471Abstract: A storage console for an automotive vehicle includes a manually moveable closure panel suspended upon the console's side walls at an installed location extending rearwardly from the front part of the console, so as to allow access to otherwise unusable space at the front of the console. A number of manually movable, interchangeable closure panels may be configured alternatively on opposite sides, so as allow a motorist to select from utilities such as cup holders, coin holders, powerpoints, and other utilities which are available in closure panel working surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2006Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mike Whitens, Kathleen Blackmore, Peter Bejin
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Patent number: 7338104Abstract: A transfigurable bed liner assembly mountable on a vehicle including a bed. The assembly may include a channel mountable to each side wall of the vehicle, and a transfigurable bed liner including a plurality of rollers disposable in the channels for permitting sliding of the transfigurable bed liner. The transfigurable bed liner may include a leg generally adjacent a first end thereof for supporting the transfigurable bed liner in an extended position, for use of the bed liner, for example, as a workbench and for permitting loading of heavy objects.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Peter Bejin
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Publication number: 20080048466Abstract: A storage system for an automotive vehicle includes a storage module having opposing sidewalls and a primary storage compartment situated between the opposing sidewalls. A repositionable bin has a first position in which it is mounted at least partially within the primary storage compartment and at least one secondary position in which the repositionable bin is removably mounted to an interior surface of the vehicle, such as upon an exterior surface of the storage module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Kaushlendra Singh, Peter Bejin, Michael Whitens
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Patent number: 7267385Abstract: A vehicle trim component locating and attachment system is provided for connecting a trim component to a vehicle base panel having an aperture. The system includes a locator projection integrally formed on the component and including first and second ends. The first end is configured to project through the panel aperture, and the second end is configured to receive a screw. The projection provides for location of the component relative to the panel, and further provides for secure attachment of the component to the panel by the screw. A method of locating and connecting vehicle components is also provided. The method includes the steps of forming an aperture in a panel, providing a component for attachment to the panel, with the component including a projection as described herein, and attaching the component to the panel by inserting a screw in the projection while the projection is positioned within the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2005Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Williams, Peter Bejin, Kaushlendra Singh
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Publication number: 20070205642Abstract: A storage console for an automotive vehicle includes a rear wall which is hingedly attached to the console's base unit, for rotation about an axis generally transverse to the vehicle. An armrest is attached to the rear wall and is preferably articulated to the rear wall, so as to effect a double-articulation sufficient to permit the armrest to be rotated into a horizontal position, which allows passengers seated in the rear seats of the vehicle to use features incorporated into the interior surface of the armrest.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Peter Bejin, Andrew Schlosser, Michael Williams, Gary Mullen
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Publication number: 20070205622Abstract: A storage console for an automotive vehicle includes a manually moveable closure panel suspended upon the console's side walls at an installed location extending rearwardly from the front part of the console, so as to allow access to otherwise unusable space at the front of the console. A number of manually movable, interchangeable closure panels may be configured alternatively on opposite sides, so as allow a motorist to select from utilities such as cup holders, coin holders, powerpoints, and other utilities which are available in closure panel working surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Mike Whitens, Kathleen Blackmore, Peter Bejin
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Patent number: 7237816Abstract: A center console for an automotive vehicle encloses an internal storage area accessible through an opening covered by a pivoted lid serving as an armrest. The vertical front face of the console immediately forwardly of the armrest is open to create an access opening that is greater than the opening covered merely by the pivoted lid. A removable storage tray seated in the upper portion of the storage area covers the open vertical front face of the console. The opening of the pivoted lid and the removal of the storage tray creates an access opening into the storage area that will accommodate the insertion of a laptop computer or a purse for hidden storage within the internal storage area of the center console. The latch mechanism is operable in conjunction with the removable storage tray to permit closure of the when the storage tray is removed from the console.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2005Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignees: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Visteon CorporationInventors: Kaushlendra Singh, Kenneth A. Stoner, Mike J. Whitens, Peter Bejin
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Publication number: 20070040404Abstract: A vehicle trim component locating and attachment system is provided for connecting a trim component to a vehicle base panel having an aperture. The system includes a locator projection integrally formed on the component and including first and second ends. The first end is configured to project through the panel aperture, and the second end is configured to receive a screw. The projection provides for location of the component relative to the panel, and further provides for secure attachment of the component to the panel by the screw. A method of locating and connecting vehicle components is also provided. The method includes the steps of forming an aperture in a panel, providing a component for attachment to the panel, with the component including a projection as described herein, and attaching the component to the panel by inserting a screw in the projection while the projection is positioned within the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2005Publication date: February 22, 2007Applicant: FORD MOTOR COMPANYInventors: MICHAEL WILLIAMS, PETER BEJIN, KAUSHLENDRA SINGH
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Patent number: 7156439Abstract: A recessed storage well is formed in the rear load floor of an automotive vehicle to provide cargo transport capabilities for wet cargo. The recessed storage well is provided with a drain to permit the flow of liquids collected within the recessed storage well to be discharged externally of the vehicle. The recessed storage well is formed from impervious material to permit the storage of wet articles of cargo without dampening the carpet covering on the rear load floor. The drain is seated in an automotive frame component by a rubber grommet that prevents the transfer of vibrational noise to the recessed storage well. The drain enables the use of a water spray in clean-up operations by allowing the collected water to drain away from the recessed storage well.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Peter Bejin, Alan Cucknell, Iain Sabberton, Peter Cauwood, Julian Scarfe, Jamie Norris, Neil Mason
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Publication number: 20060255610Abstract: A recessed storage well is formed in the rear load floor of an automotive vehicle to provide cargo transport capabilities for wet cargo. The recessed storage well is provided with a drain to permit the flow of liquids collected within the recessed storage well to be discharged externally of the vehicle. The recessed storage well is formed from impervious material to permit the storage of wet articles of cargo without dampening the carpet covering on the rear load floor. The drain is seated in an automotive frame component by a rubber grommet that prevents the transfer of vibrational noise to the recessed storage well. The drain enables the use of a water spray in clean-up operations by allowing the collected water to drain away from the recessed storage well.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Peter Bejin, Alan Cucknell, Iain Sabberton, Peter Cauwood, Julian Scarfe, Jamie Norris, Neil Mason
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Patent number: 7118151Abstract: A recessed storage well is formed in the rear load floor of an automotive vehicle to provide cargo transport capabilities for wet cargo. The recessed storage well is provided with a drain to permit the flow of liquids collected within the recessed storage well to be discharged externally of the vehicle. The recessed storage well is formed from impervious material to permit the storage of wet articles of cargo without dampening the carpet covering on the rear load floor. The drain is seated in an automotive frame component by a rubber grommet that prevents the transfer of vibrational noise to the recessed storage well. The drain enables the use of a water spray in clean-up operations by allowing the collected water to drain away from the recessed storage well.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2005Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Peter Bejin, Alan Cucknell, Iain Sabberton, Peter Cauwood, Julian Scarfe, Jamie Norris, Neil Mason
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Patent number: 7017980Abstract: A load floor (14) for attachment to a rear portion (18) of a vehicle floorpan (20). The load floor (14) includes a one-piece body (42) that has a panel portion (44) with reinforcement members (84), support members (46?, 46?), and containers (52) extending therefrom. The support members (46?, 46?) are configured for supporting the one-piece body (42) on the floorpan (20) and minimizing a load span (32–36) across said panel portion (44). Also, the reinforcement members (84) are utilized for sufficiently reinforcing the panel portion (44).Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2005Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Peter Bejin, Jennifer Bremmer, Mike Whitens
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Publication number: 20050248173Abstract: A recessed storage well is formed in the rear load floor of an automotive vehicle to provide cargo transport capabilities for wet cargo. The recessed storage well is provided with a drain to permit the flow of liquids collected within the recessed storage well to be discharged externally of the vehicle. The recessed storage well is formed from impervious material to permit the storage of wet articles of cargo without dampening the carpet covering on the rear load floor. The drain is seated in an automotive frame component by a rubber grommet that prevents the transfer of vibrational noise to the recessed storage well. The drain enables the use of a water spray in clean-up operations by allowing the collected water to drain away from the recessed storage well.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2005Publication date: November 10, 2005Inventors: Peter Bejin, Alan Cucknell, Iain Sabberton, Peter Cauwood, Julian Scarfe, Jamie Norris, Neil Mason
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Patent number: 6945594Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a load floor (14) for attachment to a rear portion (18) of a vehicle floorpan (20). The load floor (14) includes a one-piece injection-molded body (42) that has a panel portion (44), one or more reinforcement members (84) coupled to the panel portion (44), and one or more support members (46) extending from the panel portion (44). The support members (46) are configured for supporting the one-piece injection-molded body (42) on the floorpan (20) and minimizing a load span (32–36) across said panel portion (44). Also, the reinforcement members (84) are utilized for sufficiently reinforcing the panel portion (44) for supporting a predetermined load and minimizing deflection of the panel portion (44).Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2004Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Peter Bejin, Jennifer Bremmer, Mike Whitens