Patents by Inventor Ryan Corby

Ryan Corby 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: 8523259
    Abstract: A tool mounting assembly for a motor vehicle includes a vehicle body structure, a first storage container portion that is configured to receive at least one jack operation tool, and a second storage container portion that is fixed to the first storage container portion and is configured to receive at least one wheel chock. A first bracket is attached to the vehicle body structure and fully surrounds the first storage container portion in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the first storage container portion. A second bracket is attached to the vehicle body structure and at least partially surrounds the first storage container portion. The second storage container portion is positioned between the first bracket and the second bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Dawe, Ryan Corby
  • Publication number: 20120228352
    Abstract: A tool mounting assembly for a motor vehicle includes a vehicle body structure, a first storage container portion that is configured to receive at least one jack operation tool, and a second storage container portion that is fixed to the first storage container portion and is configured to receive at least one wheel chock. A first bracket is attached to the vehicle body structure and fully surrounds the first storage container portion in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the first storage container portion. A second bracket is attached to the vehicle body structure and at least partially surrounds the first storage container portion. The second storage container portion is positioned between the first bracket and the second bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Brandon Dawe, Ryan Corby
  • Patent number: 8231163
    Abstract: A tool mounting assembly includes a vehicle body structure, a storage container, an upper bracket and a lower bracket. A central portion of the storage container has a circumference that is greater than the circumference of each of an upper portion and a lower portion of the storage container. Spaced upper and lower brackets each have mounting portions attached to the vehicle body structure and retainer portions that at least partially surround the storage container. The retaining portion of at least one of the upper bracket or the lower bracket includes a first arm that is connected to a base flange by a hinge for a movement between a closed position and an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Dawe, Ryan Corby