Patents Assigned to Crown North America
  • Publication number: 20020017796
    Abstract: A wiring harness for use with an emergency vehicle. The wiring harness can be an independent wiring harness added after the vehicle has been manufactured or it can be included in the original equipment manufacturer's wiring harness. The wiring harness permits the addition of emergency vehicle equipment, such as two-way radios, computers, radar guns, etc., without splicing into the original equipment manufacturer's wiring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Applicant: Crown North America
    Inventors: Lyman B. Maynard, Tom Forsythe
  • Publication number: 20020000735
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a retractable door assembly in a panel van type of vehicle comprising a cargo area having at least one door opening for access thereto. The retractable door assembly is positioned in at least one door opening, with the retractable door assembly comprising a flexible door member slideable between open and closed positions within opposing track assemblies. Access to the cargo area is provided by selectively sliding the flexible door to the open position. The vehicle conversion system comprises a retractable door assembly of predetermined dimensions, and a frame assembly selectively secured in a door opening of a vehicle. The retractable door assembly is mounted to the frame assembly to substantially close the door opening. A method of vehicle conversion is also set forth, comprising the steps of providing a door opening in a vehicle, and securing a frame assembly in association with the door opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Applicant: Crown North America
    Inventors: Todd Sturgin, Mark P. Gordon