Patents by Inventor Randal John VanHoof

Randal John VanHoof 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: 10661719
    Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The component may comprise a base, a bin moveable between closed and open positions, a tray moveable between retracted and intermediate positions and a cover moveable between an upward position to cover the tray and a lowered position to uncover the tray. The bin may be opened when the tray is in the retracted and intermediate positions. The tray may move from the retracted to the intermediate position when the bin is open and closed. The tray may move from the intermediate to an extended position. The component may comprise a mechanism to retain the bin, guide movement of the bin and guide movement of the cover. The component may comprise a first button to move the cover to uncover the tray and a second button to move the cover and open the bin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: David John McCarthy, Randal John Vanhoof, Jon William Bornfleth, Jiunn Tyng Chen
  • Patent number: 10344513
    Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The vehicle trim component may comprise a base comprising a compartment; a cover coupled to the base configured for movement relative to the compartment; a blocker coupled to the base configured to selectively engage with the cover; and a mechanism coupled to the blocker. The mechanism may be configured to move the blocker between a deployed position when the cover is not engaged with the blocker and a retracted position when the cover is engaged with the blocker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Shanghai Yangeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Randal John Vanhoof, Amit Mukund Patankar, John Grooters, Chris J Harmelink
  • Publication number: 20190055765
    Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The vehicle trim component may comprise a base comprising a compartment; a cover coupled to the base configured for movement relative to the compartment; a blocker coupled to the base configured to selectively engage with the cover; and a mechanism coupled to the blocker. The mechanism may be configured to move the blocker between a deployed position when the cover is not engaged with the blocker and a retracted position when the cover is engaged with the blocker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: Randal John Vanhoof, Amit Mukund Patankar, John Grooters, Chris J. Harmelink
  • Publication number: 20180361942
    Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The component may comprise a base, a bin moveable between closed and open positions, a tray moveable between retracted and intermediate positions and a cover moveable between an upward position to cover the tray and a lowered position to uncover the tray. The bin may be opened when the tray is in the retracted and intermediate positions. The tray may move from the retracted to the intermediate position when the bin is open and closed. The tray may move from the intermediate to an extended position. The component may comprise a mechanism to retain the bin, guide movement of the bin and guide movement of the cover. The component may comprise a first button to move the cover to uncover the tray and a second button to move the cover and open the bin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: David John McCarthy, Randal John Vanhoof, Jon William Bornfleth, Jiunn Tyng Chen
  • Patent number: 10023125
    Abstract: A vehicle console is disclosed. The console includes a support structure and a track extending along the support structure. The vehicle console also includes a tambour door supported by the track. The track includes a first track section, a second track section and a third track section. The first track section, the second track section and the third track section extend from a single junction. The tambour door is configured to slide within the first track section, the second track section and the third track section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jason M. Hipshier, Danny B. Larsen, Tyler J. Newkirk, Randal John VanHoof
  • Patent number: 9783124
    Abstract: A vehicle console with a mobile device holder is disclosed. A mobile device holder for use in a vehicle is also disclosed. The mobile device holder may comprise a base having a compartment with an opening and a cover connected to the base and configured to move relative to the compartment from a closed position covering the opening to an open position where an underside of the cover is displayed. The cover may include a cradle on the cover underside configured to hold and display one or more mobile devices. The cradle may include an opening to allow a cable to be connected to one mobile device(s). The compartment may include an electronic port connectable to the cable. The mobile device holder may comprise a bin connected to the compartment and configured for holding the cable. The bin may include a cover member configured for providing access to the bin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Robert Catlin, Randal John VanHoof
  • Publication number: 20170144613
    Abstract: A vehicle console with a mobile device holder is disclosed. A mobile device holder for use in a vehicle is also disclosed. The mobile device holder may comprise a base having a compartment with an opening and a cover connected to the base and configured to move relative to the compartment from a closed position covering the opening to an open position where an underside of the cover is displayed. The cover may include a cradle on the cover underside configured to hold and display one or more mobile devices. The cradle may include an opening to allow a cable to be connected to one mobile device(s). The compartment may include an electronic port connectable to the cable. The mobile device holder may comprise a bin connected to the compartment and configured for holding the cable. The bin may include a cover member configured for providing access to the bin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Robert Catlin, Randal John VanHoof