Lining Patents (Class 296/39.1)
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Patent number: 11904951Abstract: A cargo bed system includes a floor assembly for a cargo bed of a vehicle. The floor assembly is configured to transition back and forth between a standard floor position and an extended floor position. The floor assembly includes a plurality of floor sections each having a cargo support surface. The floor sections are folded when the floor assembly is in the standard floor position. The floor sections are unfolded when the floor assembly is in the extended floor position.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael John Harmon, Ryan Mathew Sandor, Matthew B. Rutman, Vincent Anthony Chimento, Dragan B. Stojkovic, Jack Marchlewski, Amol Borkar, Kirk E. Sanborn, Ronald Meredith, Scott Culver Anderson, Daveanand Singh, Hussain Z Tajmahal
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Patent number: 11691555Abstract: A vehicle including a frame, a cabin, and a blast mat. The cabin is coupled to the frame and includes a seat and a series of walls. The blast mat has a bottom surface engaging at least one of the walls. The blast mat includes a first portion configured to support a first portion of an occupant seated in the seat and a second portion configured to support a second portion of the occupant. The first portion of the occupant and the second portion of the occupant have different resistances to blast energy. The second portion of the blast mat has a greater thickness than the first portion of the blast mat.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Oshkosh Defense, LLCInventors: Jake Leeman, Jennifer King
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Patent number: 11685314Abstract: A tonneau cover includes a sheet-shaped member, a hemming member sewn on an outer peripheral edge portion of the sheet-shaped member and forming a core material housing space, a loop-shaped core material housed in the core material housing space, and a frame. The frame includes a first divided frame member and a second divided frame member. At least one of the first divided frame member and the second divided frame member is formed with an edge housing portion and is provided with a contact portion. The edge housing portion forms an edge housing space. The edge housing space houses the outer peripheral edge portion, the hemming member, and the core material. The contact portion protrudes into the edge housing space to be in contact with a surface of the core material facing the sheet-shaped member via the hemming member.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2022Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: ASHIMORI INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Hiroyoshi Takeda
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Patent number: 11648985Abstract: A prefabricated vehicle may include a body module providing a vehicle body; a platform module having a battery and a driving wheel, and selectively fastened to the body module; a connecting portion that includes a magnetic module provided in any one of the body module and the platform module and an armature provided in a remaining one of the body module and the platform module, the connecting portion being configured such that the magnetic module and the armature face each other when the body module and the platform module are fastened to each other; and a controller connecting the body module and the platform module to each other to be easily replaceable by applying power to the magnetic module to allow the magnetic module and the armature to be connected to each other by a magnetic force.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventors: Jin Ho Hwang, Dong Eun Cha, Sang Heon Lee
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Patent number: 11547163Abstract: A textile laminate includes a first side, a second side, and a plurality of spaced apart marks formed on the first side. The plurality of marks formed on the first side impart a roughened, uneven surface along the second side that corresponds with the first side, and a surface roughness of the second side varies based upon a degree of stretch applied to the textile laminate.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventor: Mark Cumiskey
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Device and method for flexible fascia protection, cargo retention, floor protection and storage unit
Patent number: 11535162Abstract: A vehicle cargo mat system includes a cargo mat configured to fit within an automobile vehicle storage area. Multiple retention members are connected to the cargo mat and are adapted to individually releasably connect to one of multiple attachment members fixed to the automobile vehicle within the storage area. The cargo mat is further configured to extend into at least four optional positions including: a first position extending across a width of the storage area at an outward facing end of the storage area; a second position having the cargo mat laid flat to substantially cover a lower floor of the storage area; a third position having the cargo mat extended over the storage area to cover objects temporarily stored within the storage area; and a fourth position having the cargo mat extended outward from the storage area to at least partially cover a fascia of the automobile vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2021Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Jeff E. Nasca, Humberto Ortiz -
Patent number: 11414018Abstract: A container that can be installed and removed from the storage area of a land vehicle. The container rests on the load floor and defines one or more compartments for storing goods. The lid allows for storage on op of the container. The container has outward dimensions that engage the land vehicle to prevent the container from substantially moving in either a lateral or forward/rearward direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventors: Carl Edwin Kraus, Jon Scott Novak, James Lowry
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Patent number: 11400845Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, a cabin coupled to the frame, and a blast mat. The cabin includes a seat configured to support an occupant and a series of walls at least partially defining a footwell configured to receive a foot of the occupant when the occupant is seated in the seat. The blast mat is positioned within the footwell and configured to absorb energy from an explosion. The blast mat has a top surface and a bottom surface. The cabin defines a longitudinal axis extending parallel to a forward direction of travel of the vehicle and a lateral axis extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. At least a portion of the bottom surface of the blast mat engages at least one of the walls. A thickness of the blast mat varies throughout the blast mat.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Oshkosh Defense, LLCInventors: Jake Leeman, Jennifer King
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Patent number: 11358538Abstract: The disclosure relates to a lining for a haul truck body, said lining being arranged to extend over surfaces of said haul truck body, wherein said surfaces define at least one impact region and at least one wear region; wherein said lining within said at least one impact region presents one or more impact lining elements; wherein said lining within said at least one wear region presents one or more wear lining elements; and wherein said impact lining elements have a higher impact resistance than said wear lining elements and said wear lining elements have a higher wear resistance than the impact lining elements. The disclosure further relates to a haul truck body comprising the lining and a haul truck comprising the haul truck body.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Metso Sweden ABInventors: Fredrik Larsson, Henrik Persson, Peter Ahlberg, Magnus Johansson, Niclas Hällevall
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Patent number: 11225205Abstract: The invention relates to a haul truck body, comprising a front wall and two opposing side walls. Each side wall presenting an inner surface and an upper edge portion extending rearwardly from a rear end of side wall towards the front wall. Also, each side wall presents an upper reinforcement element which is integrally formed with the side wall and extends along the upper edge portion of the side wall. The invention also relates to a truck and a method for manufacturing a haul truck body.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2018Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Metso Sweden ABInventors: Fredrik Larsson, Henrik Persson
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Patent number: 11148616Abstract: An apparatus and method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, providing a vehicle with a hard top option where a hard top can be attached to the vehicle, a soft top option where a soft top can be attached to the vehicle, and a dual top option where either the hard top or the soft top can be attached to the vehicle. A hard top applique is provided for the hard top and a soft top applique is provide for the soft top, and a common set of fasteners is used to attach the hard top applique and the soft top applique to a pillar as needed to attach the hard top or soft top to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ronald Lovasz, Sara James
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Patent number: 11130452Abstract: A projecting part is provided at the tip of a flange. With a trim body being tilted down on one of the vehicle front and rear sides, by a portion around one end of the flange being firstly inserted into a groove provided on the vehicle body panel side, the flange and the groove as a whole function as means for determining an initial mount position of the trim body relative to the vehicle body panel. The projecting part is positioned around the one end of the flange firstly inserted into the groove and enters inside the groove preceding the portion around the one end of the flange when an insert position misalignment of the flange relative to the groove occurs. Thus, the projecting part functions as means for correcting the insert position misalignment of the flange.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2017Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: KASAI KOGYO CO, LTD.Inventor: Akiyoshi Horita
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Patent number: 11084411Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular cargo slider for easy modular assembly of at least one platform and custom configuration by the user. Optional dividers allow for the containment of a cargo on a top surface of the platform during transport and can be optionally adjoined to at least one platform, an end cap or a spacer as needed by the user. In some embodiments, the dividers include at least one indentation for assisting the user in securing the cargo on top of the top surface of the platform of at least one platform. In some embodiments, at least one end cap and at least one spacer allow for further custom configurations be the user.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2020Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Inventor: Jim Flanagan
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Patent number: 11084429Abstract: A transportation storage device configured to prevent soiling of a vehicle interior is provided that includes a top surface and an opposing bottom surface. The top surface and the bottom surface each have a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge, and the first, second, and third edges of the top and bottom surfaces are configured to securely engage one another. An edge of a flap surface may be operably engaged with the fourth edge of the bottom surface and may be configured to engage a rear bumper and/or an exterior portion of a vehicle. The transportation storage device may include at least one securing element configured to reciprocally engage the flap surface with the top surface and may include an inner pocket surface configured to engage the top surface, the inner pocket surface having a smaller area than the top surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Inventor: Peggy Jardine
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Patent number: 11084428Abstract: A cargo storage system for a vehicle configured to be installed in the rear storage area of the vehicle. The illustrative cargo storage system includes a plurality of upright support brackets and a cargo shelf. The cargo shelf illustratively includes at least one reinforcing rib for strengthening the cargo shelf. The cargo shelf may also include an adjustable sliding panel configured to move relative to the cargo shelf.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Pro-gard Products, LLCInventors: Mike Navarro, John Eichhorn
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Patent number: 10974623Abstract: A transport vehicle that includes at least one seat to receive passengers thereon, the at least one seat being moveable between a non-stowed position permitting a passenger to sit thereon, and a space-saving stowed position to permit a transport of goods. A cover is provided and moveable between a non-operating position and an operating position to at least partially cover at least one side wall of the motor vehicle and also the at least one seat in the space-saving stowed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co KGInventors: Reinhard Hoermann, Franz Planka, Wolfgang Passegger
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Patent number: 10875471Abstract: An interior cladding arrangement for a load space of a vehicle, which comprises a support wall for supporting a cover panel of a load space, and a cover wall for interior cladding of the load space. The support wall has a support wall connecting portion assigned to the cover wall, and the cover wall has a cover wall connecting portion assigned to the support wall. The support wall connecting portion comprises at least one support wall connecting element, and the cover wall connecting portion comprises at least one cover wall connecting element, wherein the support wall connecting element and the cover wall connecting element are configured for mutual guided engagement.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Mehmet Sahin
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Patent number: 10773397Abstract: A splicing piece suited with a fastener. The fastener comprises a post. At least one local portion of the splicing piece is a platy portion. Connecting through holes are formed on the platy portion. The connecting through holes comprise a first through hole. A first inner flange used for clamping the lower surface of the first outer boss and the upper surface of the second outer boss is provided on an inner wall of the first through hole. The upper surface and the lower surface of the first inner flange form a wedge in a plane of the axis of the post. The first inner flange is coordinated with the first outer boss and the second outer boss to realize radial positioning of the splicing piece and the fastener.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: ROBOTTIME (BEIJING) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Shijie Zheng, Xiangao Yao
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Patent number: 10717380Abstract: A simple and lightweight solution that provides shippers of dry bulk material an apparatus that facilitates the efficiencies of backhaul pricing in the form of a trailer that is convertible from a configuration used with dry bulk material in an efficient manner (i.e., sealed to outside exposure, food safe, easily cleaned, etc.) to a configuration used with packaged goods as efficiently as a standard van trailer (i.e., must allow forklifts to load palletized and packaged goods for conventional loading and unloading at conventional warehouses with conventional loading docks).Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2017Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Bulkmatic Transport CompanyInventors: Scott Adams, Alfie Young Bingham, III
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Patent number: 10647233Abstract: A cargo liner for a vehicle may include a cargo area portion sized and configured to extend over a horizontally-oriented cargo area of a vehicle. The cover may also include a seatback portion coupled to the lower portion. The seatback portion may be sized and configured to extend upwardly over a seatback of a vehicle seat. The seatback portion may include a first section, a second section, and a third section. Each of the first section, the second section, and the third section may extend from an upper edge of the upper portion to the cargo area portion. The cargo liner may include a guard portion elevating mechanism that is manipulable to cause the guard portion to transition between a lowered state and an elevated state wherein at least a segment of the guard portion proximate the cargo bed portion extends upwardly to provide a rear barrier.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2019Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Inventor: James Umlauf
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Patent number: 10632930Abstract: A retainer for aiding vehicle transportability includes an openable rear closure and one or more strap connection surface inwardly disposed of the rear closure of a length X, and has a lightweight bag with a bottom panel and one or more side panel connected to the bottom panel and extending upward therefrom and forming a retaining mouth, and strap portions connecting to the bag and adjustably interconnecting the side strap portions to the strap connection surfaces such that when so connected, the mouth remains inwardly disposed within the vehicle to retain items from exiting a rear of the vehicle when the rear closure is open.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2019Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Inventor: James H. Wiley, III
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Patent number: 10596977Abstract: A vehicle interior component includes an interior component body arranged along a vehicle body member with a face thereof exposed to a vehicle room and a display unit arranged at the interior component body to perform displaying for a passenger. The display unit includes a light source to radiate light to the interior component body from a back face side thereof, a transmissive section to perform displaying to be visible from a front face side of the interior component body by being transmissively illuminated with light from the light source as being formed by thinning a region of the interior component body, and a reinforcing member arranged on the back face side of the interior component body to reinforce the transmissive section.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2015Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: KASAI KOGYO CO., LTD.Inventor: Katsuya Nagashima
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Patent number: 10550286Abstract: A silicone-based aerosol product includes a container and an aerosol silicone composition within the container. The aerosol silicone composition includes a silicone elastomer composition and a propellant.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Inventor: Richard A. West
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Patent number: 10545010Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, multiple tractive assemblies engaging the frame, a cabin coupled to the frame, and a blast mat. The cabin includes a seat configured to support an occupant and multiple walls at least partially defining a footwell configured to receive the feet of the occupant when the occupant is seated in the seat. The blast mat is positioned within the footwell and configured to absorb energy from an explosion, thereby reducing energy transferred into the feet of the occupant due to the explosion. The blast mat has a top surface and a bottom surface. At least a portion of the bottom surface of the blast mat engages at least one of the walls. A thickness of the blast mat is defined between the top surface and the portion of the bottom surface engaging at least one of the walls. The thickness varies throughout the blast mat.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2018Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Oshkosh Defense, LLCInventors: Jake Leeman, Jennifer King
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Patent number: 10500822Abstract: A lining element includes at least three layers and is configured to be mounted to a structure exposed to wear. The lining element has a wear-impeding polymer layer, an energy-absorbing polymer layer and a reinforcing polymer layer. The reinforcing layer is located adjacent the structure exposed to wear, whereas the energy-absorbing layer is located between the reinforcing layer and the wear-impeding layer. The wear-impeding layer is located on top of the energy-absorbing layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Trelleborg Izarra SAInventors: Carl Samuelson, Tommy Pettersson, Francisco J. Arbulo Montoya
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Patent number: 10457218Abstract: A cargo floor system includes a floor pan and a retractable floor assembly. The floor pan includes a recessed storage compartment and an access opening in communication with the recessed storage compartment. The retractable floor assembly includes a retractable floor spanning the access opening and a drive mechanism displacing the retractable floor between a deployed position closing the access opening and a stowed position opening the access opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2016Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Sergio Irving Castro Mercado, Emmanuel Garcia Ruiz
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Patent number: 10279735Abstract: A vehicle interior component includes an interior component body arranged along a vehicle body member with a face thereof exposed to a vehicle room and a display unit arranged at the interior component body to perform displaying for a passenger. The display unit is arranged at a range extending from a rear-side face section of the interior component body to an inner-side face section thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2015Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: KASAI KOGYO CO., LTD.Inventors: Katsuya Nagashima, Toshihiko Seki
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Patent number: 10239562Abstract: A vehicle with a passenger area having a seat disposed therein and an opening of the passenger area on the right or left sides of the seat. The vehicle frame includes an opening frame portion defining the opening of the passenger area. The opening frame portion comprises a lower attachment portion for attaching a hinge of a first door to the opening frame portion, and an upper attachment portion for attaching a hinge of a second door to the opening frame portion. The lower attachment portion and the upper attachment portion are portions formed by at least one of machining and welding. The lower attachment portion is formed in the main body frame of the vehicle frame, and the upper attachment portion is formed in the case of the vehicle frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Keith Kotrla
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Patent number: 10239283Abstract: A traction mat wherein the foam is reinforced with a layer of fabric or fiber between the CLCC foam layer and the substrate or underlying surface. The layering is preferably a first foam layer, a first adhesive layer, a fabric and/or fiber layer, followed by a second adhesive layer. This prevents the CLCC foam from being bonded directly to the substrate which allows the fabric/fiber to support the CLCC foam such that the entire assembly can be removed in one piece without the CLCC foam disintegrating. The introduction of the reinforcing fabric and/or fiber layer eliminates any residual CLCC foam from being bonded to the substrate. Consequently, the traction mat can be easily lifted away and removed.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2017Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: MARINE MAT, INC.Inventors: Gregory Bernard Pickren, John William Salvatore
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Patent number: 10232783Abstract: Arrangements described herein include adaptable storage systems for vehicle truck beds, and methods for controlling such systems. The system can include a panel having one or more wheel well cutouts. One or more wheel well covers can be operatively connected to the panel. A lift can be included that can selectively move the panel in an elevational direction between a top position and a bottom position. The wheel well cover(s) can be adaptive relative to the wheel wells to allow substantially unimpeded movement of the panel between the top position and the bottom position. Further, the wheel well cover(s) can substantially cover a wheel well cutout when the panel is in the top position.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Scott L. Frederick, Scott P. Robison, Adam D. Holmstrom
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Patent number: 10166745Abstract: A fiber-reinforced multi-layered structure and a fiber-reinforced CLCC foam traction mat for use in the marine, power sports and leisure industries are provided which are strong enough to have snaps installed in them, thereby allowing the structure and the mat to be snapped in place, stay snapped and be removed whenever it becomes necessary or desired. CLCC is a cross-linked-closed-cell foam compound. The mat product comprises the multi-layered structure of one or more layers of CLCC foam, one or more layers of a strong synthetic woven textile fiber, and one or more layers of a dimpled cross-linked-closed-cell foam, or equivalent non-skid base material; and a plurality of snaps, imbedded or otherwise incorporated into the multi-layered structure so as to allow the mat to be clasped and fastened to the desired surface of the marine vessel or vehicle. Techniques for forming and assembling the removable mat include conventional extrusion, laminating and rolling.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Marine Mat, Inc.Inventor: Raúl V. Fonte
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Patent number: 10160381Abstract: A cover assembly including: first, second, and third substantially rectangular panel sections in a parallel relationship and the second panel being interposed between the first and third panels. The foldable cover assembly also includes the first, second, and third panels being pivotally connected such that the panels can fold in relation to one another so as to form the cover assembly into a triangular configuration or the panels can fold open to bring the panels to have a common plane. The foldable cover assembly also includes a fastening device for temporarily holding the cover assembly in the triangular configuration. The foldable cover assembly also includes where at least one of the panels having established thereon a hazard sign for signaling distress in situations involving motor vehicle traffic; and where the hazard sign can be directed towards the surrounding environment when the cover assembly is in the triangular configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Inventors: Alejandro Hernandez Covarrubias, Elida Yazmin Gasca Fuentes
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Patent number: 10137845Abstract: A tether has a pair of guide plates. The pair of guide plates has two sides. A distance between points located on the two sides increases, as the points on the two sides approach a tip of the tether. The tether may have elastic branches. The pair of guide plates may have protrusions protruding toward an anchor. The tether may be made long by curving a tether intermediate portion. The tether may have a second guide plate and a third guide plate. When a pillar garnish is moved in a direction away from a pillar, the two sides of the guide plates are brought into contact with a rim portion of a tether housing portion defining the tether inserting aperture, thereby preventing the tether from rotating about a center axis line of the clip and the anchor to pass through the tether inserting aperture. When a bottom wall of the tether housing portion comes to a tether portion located between the guide plates and the anchor, the elastic branches and the protrusions prevent rotation of the tether.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2015Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Kazuhito Yamamoto
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Patent number: 10065579Abstract: A scuff plate for a vehicle includes a sloped front side in physical contact with a cargo-area floor panel. The cargo-area floor panel can have a slope angle greater than zero in a downward direction and the sloped front side can have a ramp angle at least equal to the slope angle in an upward direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2017Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David T. Patrick, Steve Mayes, Mark McCarthy, Philip D. LaPenna, Logan Kluge, Paul Alan Hellebuyck, Thomas Matthew Lewis, Alfred Jacob Glauser
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Patent number: 9950679Abstract: A fabrication method for fabricating an equipment part for an automotive vehicle. The method includes the following steps. Supplying a sheet comprising ceramic fibers and thermofusible polymer fibers, the melting temperature of the thermofusible polymer being higher than 200° C. Heating the sheet, at a temperature higher than 200° C., so as to melt the thermofusible polymer. Applying a fabric on the sheet, the fabric comprising filament yarns having a core made of polymer presenting a softening point temperature that is higher than or equal to 200° C. And then thermoforming of the fabric and the sheet in a conforming mold.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Faurecia Automotive IndustrieInventors: Steve Jeunesse, Xavier Bathelier
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Patent number: 9902481Abstract: An aircraft interior equipment component (10) with a frame (12) which comprises two rigid frame sections (14a-h) and a joint (16a-h) connecting the rigid frame sections (14a-h) to one another, and with a sheetlike section (18) which is supported by the frame (12) and is formed by a flexible and/or foldable membrane (20) connected to the frame (12).Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2011Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventor: Stephan Hoetzeldt
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Patent number: 9849758Abstract: A component arrangement includes a first sheet metal profile part and a second sheet metal profile, each first and second profile parts having respective flanges and being arranged relative to each other so that the respective flanges overlap, wherein the first and second profile parts are connected to each at the respective flanges via a laser welding connection, which extends over a welding seam length, wherein the laser welding connection is formed by at least two welding seams which extend parallel and at a distance to each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: AUDI AGInventors: Gerhard Gaull, Gundolf Kreis
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Patent number: 9771181Abstract: A shipping container liner system for use in the shipping of bulk flowable products is described. The system comprises a specially adapted shipping container liner that is self-supporting without the need of rear-mounted rigid supportive bars to retain the liner within the shipping container during filling and discharge.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2013Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: AsiatekInventor: Arthur M. Townsend
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Patent number: 9764845Abstract: A module for sealing an interface between compartments of a pressurized cabin of an aircraft. The module comprises a frame, a sheet and a rigid structure. The frame includes an opening surrounded by attachment surfaces. The frame is connected or connectable to a support structure of the aircraft. The sheet is attached to the attachment surfaces of the frame for sealing the at least one opening. The rigid structure is attached to the sheet within the frame without contacting the frame so that a displacement of the rigid structure relative to the frame induces tensile stress in the sheet between the frame and the rigid structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventor: Stephan Hoetzeldt
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Patent number: 9744917Abstract: The device for the protection of the interior of an automotive vehicle comprises a flexible liner at the inside of the vehicle and means for holding the liner in this interior. The liner has, at least in part surrounding its rear opening, a protective flap arranged to cover the edge of the trunk opening and at least the upper portion forms a flap continuous with the top side of the liner and incorporates means to hold the flap in position in the upper rabbet of the periphery of the trunk opening. The side flaps are provided for covering the rear edges of the lateral sides of the vehicle, and a rear closure panel, in a rearward extension of the bottom side of the liner, the trunk threshold and the bumper to be covered and is also sized to provide, when pulled up, a rear closure wall of the liner.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Inventor: Johan Petiteau
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Patent number: 9381955Abstract: A van includes modified a first side panel of the van. An exterior portion of the first side panel forms a first exterior side of the van. The van includes a second side panel of the van. An exterior portion of the second side panel forms a second exterior side of the van. The van also includes a planar floor surface configured to extend from the first side panel to the second side panel for an entire length of a cargo area. The cargo area is defined by the first side panel, the second side panel, and the planar floor surface of the van.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Inventor: David Ronsen
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Patent number: 9346406Abstract: A vehicle incorporates a storage area with a dynamic floor section. That dynamic floor section includes a plurality of interconnected panels that slide and fold so as to be displaceable between a home position and a shifted position. Advantageously, the movement of the panels allows better access to objects resting on the dynamic floor section.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ricardo Ignacio Medina Rodriguez, Francisco Javier Villanueva
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Patent number: 9283701Abstract: A plastic-molded automotive interior trim component has a curvilinear finished surface with a relatively flat portion and a relatively curved portion. A decorative film subcomponent has an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein at least the outer surface is pigmented with a desired color of the finished surface. Prior to incorporation into the plastic molded component, the decorative film subcomponent has a shape generally conforming to the curvilinear finished surface and is substantially smooth. A structural backing member is in-mold laminated with the decorative film subcomponent, wherein the structural backing member is formed by injection molding a backing material against the inner surface of the decorative film subcomponent in a mold having a film-receiving surface with a three-dimensional texture that receives the decorative film subcomponent.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Linh N. Doan, James P. Holland, Kenneth S. Laird, Stacy L. Swank, Jeffrey B. Crist, Warwick J. Smith, Aileen N. Barraza
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Patent number: 9211842Abstract: A cargo floor for a vehicle having a first section and at least one second section, which is arranged behind the first section in the direction of travel, whereby the second section is connected to the first section in an articulated manner and pivotable about an axis, and a closure member, whereby at least one part of the cargo floor can be fastened releasably via the closure member to the vehicle. The cargo floor in an unlocked state of the closure member can be removed from the vehicle, whereby the first section and the second section in the fastened state are arranged in the same plane, and whereby the first section of the cargo floor can be locked via the closure member.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2014Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Volkswagen AktiengesellschaftInventor: Matthias Gaas
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Patent number: 9163727Abstract: A sealing member for water cutoff is stuck to a door inner panel of an automobile for joining a door hole seal. The sealing member for water cutoff is long in length and at least a part thereof is curved when used. The sealing member for water cutoff comprises: a body part made of vulcanized sponge rubber, which is extrusion molded and having softness and elastic restoring force for reverting to an original shape when an external force once applied is unloaded; and adhesive layers formed by applying adhesive on surfaces of the body part.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2014Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: NISHIKAWA RUBBER CO., LTD.Inventors: Mitsuaki Arata, Hiroaki Kaneda, Shinichiro Emori, Nobukazu Ohnishi
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Patent number: 9132777Abstract: A vehicle incorporates a storage area with a dynamic floor section. That dynamic floor section includes a plurality of interconnected panels that slide and fold so as to be displaceable between a home position and a shifted position. Advantageously, the movement of the panels allows better access to objects resting on the dynamic floor section.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ricardo Ignacio Medina Rodriguez, Francisco Javier Villanueva
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Patent number: 9010833Abstract: The invention relates to a wear-resistant lining element which is intended for a surface on a truck haul body subjected to wear. The wear-resistant lining element has an outwardly directed surface, over which material in the form of pieces or particles, such as crushed ore and crushed rock material, is intended to move, and has an inwardly directed surface intended to face the truck haul body surface. The wear-resistant lining element comprises elastomeric material. The wear-resistant lining element is characterized in that the wear-resistant lining element comprises at least one open cavity in the inwardly directed surface. The invention also relates to a wear-resistant lining, a truck haul body and a method for disengaging material adherent on a truck haul body surface having a wear-resistant lining.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Metso Minerals (Sweden) ABInventors: Anders Burstrom, Jonas Hansson, Henrik Persson
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Patent number: 8985663Abstract: A mounting structure for a vehicular interior member is provide and includes an opening flange formed by joining an outer flange of an outdoor-side panel and an inner flange of an indoor-side panel to each other at the peripheral edge of a door opening, an opening trim fitted to the opening flange, and an interior member that covers the vehicle indoor side of the indoor-side panel. An insertion piece extending from the edge part back surface of the interior member, together with the opening flange, is pinched by the opening trim. At the tip end of the insertion piece, a protrusion capable of being locked to the edge end of the opening flange is formed, and by fitting the opening trim to the opening flange in the state in which the protrusion is locked, the edge part of the interior member is fixed to the opening flange.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Suzuki Motor CorporationInventor: Ryotaro Yasuhara
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Patent number: 8960752Abstract: There is provided an interior decorative resin component allowing mounting holes to be further precisely bored on a mounting portion thereof without using a pattern paper. This interior decorative resin component comprises a mounting portion to be fixed to a pocket section of an instrument panel inside a vehicle, and an auxiliary portion having a shape conformable to the pocket section with a three-dimensional shape. This interior decorative resin component can be applied to even more types of vehicles due to an improved merchantability thereof. Particularly, the interior decorative resin component is easily mounted in a sense that positioning procedures thereof are reduced by a significant degree by not using a pattern paper, thus minimizing variations in the precisions of positioning performed by each worker. Further, costs spent on the pattern paper and parts such as jigs or the like can thus be omitted to improve a profit ratio.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Honda Access Corp.Inventor: Ryoichi Enoki
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Patent number: 8910995Abstract: Points on a surface of a vehicle foot well are digitally measured with a coordinate measuring machine. A vehicle foot well surface model is recreated in an electronic memory to include these points. The foot well surface model is in turn used to construct a mold for a vehicle floor tray, which ensures a snug fit.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: MacNeil IP LLCInventors: David F. MacNeil, Scott A. Vargo