Patents by Inventor Brandon David Koester

Brandon David Koester 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).

  • Vehicle crash management apparatus and methods of use and manufacture thereof
    Patent number: 9216768
    Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a vehicular energy management apparatus that includes a lower frame that defines a raised portion disposed longitudinally between a vehicular power source and fuel system components. The raised portion can include an inclined portion defining an acute angle relative to the longitudinal direction, and disposed to guide movement of the power source upwardly in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and away from the components of the fuel system upon movement of the power source in the longitudinal direction. A mount assembly that mounts the power source to the lower frame is configured to fail and thereby detach the power source from the lower frame upon application of a predetermined threshold impact energy being transmitted to the power source, thereby enabling the power source to move in the longitudinal direction and resulting in dissipation of at least a portion of the impact energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Brian Eric Dressel, Andrew George Bakun, Yasuyuki Shibata, Stephen G. Rosepiler, Tony Berman, Kevin A. Hothem, Brandon David Koester, Kohji Imuta