Patents Assigned to Exco Automotive Solutions, L.P.
  • Publication number: 20120234882
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a stowable storage net and a vehicle with a stowable storage net. The storage net comprises a storage area having a front, a back and two sides, the front and back being pivotally connected at one end. Means are included for providing a predetermined amount of longitudinal elasticity to the storage area. The storage net comprises means for removably attaching the storage area to a desired surface of the cargo area. The storage net further comprises a storage pouch forming the bottom of the storage net, the two sides of the storage net pivotally mounted proximally to the ends of the storage pouch and configured to fold into the storage pouch, allowing the associated net to fall easily and neatly into the pouch. The storage pouch can further comprise a zipper or other means of closure. Methods and vehicles are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: EXCO AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher Zahorec, Brian Bateman
  • Patent number: 8192118
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a stowable storage net and a vehicle with a stowable storage net. The storage net comprises a storage area having a front, a back and two sides, the front and back being pivotally connected at one end. Elements are included for providing a predetermined amount of longitudinal elasticity to the storage area. The storage net comprises elements for removably attaching the storage area to a desired surface of the cargo area. The storage net further comprises a storage pouch forming the bottom of the storage net, the two sides of the storage net pivotally mounted proximally to the ends of the storage pouch and configured to fold into the storage pouch, allowing the associated net to fall easily and neatly into the pouch. The storage pouch can further comprise a zipper or other type of closure. Methods and vehicles are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Exco Automotive Solutions L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher Zahorec, Brian Bateman
  • Publication number: 20100290856
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a stowable storage net and a vehicle with a stowable storage net. The storage net comprises a storage area having a front, a back and two sides, the front and back being pivotally connected at one end. Means are included for providing a predetermined amount of longitudinal elasticity to the storage area. The storage net comprises means for removably attaching the storage area to a desired surface of the cargo area. The storage net further comprises a storage pouch forming the bottom of the storage net, the two sides of the storage net pivotally mounted proximally to the ends of the storage pouch and configured to fold into the storage pouch, allowing the associated net to fall easily and neatly into the pouch. The storage pouch can further comprise a zipper or other means of closure. Methods and vehicles are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: EXCO AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher Zahorec, Brian Bateman
  • Patent number: 6983970
    Abstract: A barrier device or cargo net positionable between a rear seat of a vehicle passenger compartment and a cargo area of the vehicle. The barrier device can include a window portion and a solid portion. The window portion can be positioned across an open space above the seat and below the headliner of the vehicle. The solid portion can be positionable behind the seat. The body of the barrier device can be formed with a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being thicker or formed of more layers of material than the second portion. The thicker portion of the body of the barrier device can be positioned across the open space or behind the seat back. The barrier device is releasably attachable to the top of the interior of the vehicle and the bottom of the interior of the vehicle. The barrier body can also include means to render the top, bottom, first side or second side taut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Exco Automotive Solutions, L.P.
    Inventor: Brian Bateman
  • Patent number: 6817644
    Abstract: A barrier net for motor vehicles of the type having a forward passenger compartment and cargo area behind the passenger compartment. The barrier net comprises a netting member adapted to restrain stowage within the cargo area from entering the passenger compartment. A mechanism is provided for removably attaching both the netting member top to the cargo area and the netting member bottom to the cargo area. The barrier net further comprises a mechanism for rendering the netting member taut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Exco Automotive Solutions, L.P.
    Inventor: Donal Moore