Patents Assigned to Elements Automotive, LLC
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Patent number: 11472274Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a forward magnetic assembly that is formed along the forward edge of the main body. The forward magnetic assembly includes: (1) a reinforcement that is secured to the main body along at least a portion of the forward edge; (2) a first magnet that is secured to the main body along at least a portion of the forward edge of the main body and positioned to be substantially adjacent to the third reinforcement, where the first magnets is dimensioned such that first magnet, as secured to the main body, is configured to form an interference fit within a gap of a forward assembly of a vehicle; and (3) a fourth reinforcement that is formed along at least a portion of the forward edge of the main body, where the fourth reinforcement is positioned to be substantially adjacent to the first magnet.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Elements Automotive, LLCInventor: Michael S. Matras
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Patent number: 11247614Abstract: A detachable footrest assembly is provided. The assembly includes a frame having a first portion and a second portion. A footrest extends from the first portion of the frame. A first mount positioned such that the first mount is adapted to be received into a lower door hinge of a vehicle with a first pin that extends from a first mating portion which is threaded and which extends in a direction away from the first portion of the frame. A second mount is spaced apart from the first mount and positioned such that the second mount is adapted to be received into an upper door hinge of a vehicle with a second pin that extends from a second mating portion which is threaded and which extends in a direction away from the first portion of the frame. The first and second pins are substantially aligned.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2019Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Elements Automotive, LLCInventor: Michael S. Matras
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Patent number: 10919370Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a forward magnetic assembly that is formed along the forward edge of the main body. The forward magnetic assembly includes: (1) a reinforcement that is secured to the main body along at least a portion of the forward edge; (2) a first magnet that is secured to the main body along at least a portion of the forward edge of the main body and positioned to be substantially adjacent to the third reinforcement, where the first magnets is dimensioned such that first magnet, as secured to the main body, is configured to form an interference fit within a gap of a forward assembly of a vehicle; and (3) a fourth reinforcement that is formed along at least a portion of the forward edge of the main body, where the fourth reinforcement is positioned to be substantially adjacent to the first magnet.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Elements Automotive, LLCInventor: Michael S. Matras
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Publication number: 20190344647Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a forward magnetic assembly that is formed along the forward edge of the main body. The forward magnetic assembly includes: (1) a reinforcement that is secured to the main body along at least a portion of the forward edge; (2) a first magnet that is secured to the main body along at least a portion of the forward edge of the main body and positioned to be substantially adjacent to the third reinforcement, where the first magnets is dimensioned such that first magnet, as secured to the main body, is configured to form an interference fit within a gap of a forward assembly of a vehicle; and (3) a fourth reinforcement that is formed along at least a portion of the forward edge of the main body, where the fourth reinforcement is positioned to be substantially adjacent to the first magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Applicant: Element Automotive, LLCInventor: Michael S. Matras