Patents by Inventor Brent Andrees

Brent Andrees 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).

  • Method of making a composite component and apparatus
    Patent number: 9233415
    Abstract: A method of making a composite component and the composite component is disclosed. The composite component can comprise multiple portions with different materials. By configuring the composite component with different materials, the weight of the composite component can be reduced while maintaining the strength and support of the composite component for a cockpit assembly. Furthermore, the method provides for an increase in the efficiency of the die casting process used to create the composite component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takashi Nakano, Hiroshi Akiyama, Brent Andrees, Brad Klein, Charles Gagliano, Ryan Joseph Phillips, Steven Behm, Kyle Pearce, Martyn Morrish, Allen Sheldon
  • Method of making a composite component and apparatus
    Patent number: 8424207
    Abstract: A method of making a composite component and the composite component is disclosed. The composite component can comprise multiple portions with different materials. By configuring the composite component with different materials, the weight of the composite component can be reduced while maintaining the strength and support of the composite component for a cockpit assembly. Furthermore, the method provides for an increase in the efficiency of the die casting process used to create the composite component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takashi Nakano, Hiroshi Akiyama, Brent Andrees, Brad Klein, Charles Gagliano, Ryan Joseph Phillips, Steven Behm, Kyle Pearce, Martyn Morrish, Allen Sheldon
  • Lamp assemblies and vehicles including same
    Patent number: 8100571
    Abstract: A lamp assembly includes a reflective structure, a mounting structure, and a collar. The reflective structure at least partially surrounds and reflects light from a light source. The mounting structure is formed as a unitary structure with the reflective structure. The mounting structure is elongated and extends longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end is adjacent to the reflective structure. The distal end is spaced from the reflective structure. The collar is engaged with the mounting structure such that an interface surface of the collar contacts an interface surface of the mounting structure. A fastener engagement portion of the collar is configured to selectively engage a fastener to facilitate mounting of the lamp assembly. The reflective structure and the mounting structure are both formed from a metal material, and the collar is formed from a different material. Vehicles are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Honda Motor Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas Kracker, Steven Kovach, Brent Andrees
  • LAMP ASSEMBLIES AND VEHICLES INCLUDING SAME
    Publication number: 20110038170
    Abstract: A lamp assembly includes a reflective structure, a mounting structure, and a collar. The reflective structure at least partially surrounds and reflects light from a light source. The mounting structure is formed as a unitary structure with the reflective structure. The mounting structure is elongated and extends longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end is adjacent to the reflective structure. The distal end is spaced from the reflective structure. The collar is engaged with the mounting structure such that an interface surface of the collar contacts an interface surface of the mounting structure. A fastener engagement portion of the collar is configured to selectively engage a fastener to facilitate mounting of the lamp assembly. The reflective structure and the mounting structure are both formed from a metal material, and the collar is formed from a different material. Vehicles are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas Kracker, Steven Kovach, Brent Andrees
  • Method of Making a Composite Component and Apparatus
    Publication number: 20100101090
    Abstract: A method of making a composite component and the composite component is disclosed. The composite component can comprise multiple portions with different materials. By configuring the composite component with different materials, the weight of the composite component can be reduced while maintaining the strength and support of the composite component for a cockpit assembly. Furthermore, the method provides for an increase in the efficiency of the die casting process used to create the composite component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Takashi Nakano, Hiroshi Akiyama, Brent Andrees, Brad Klein, Charles Gagliano, Ryan Joseph Phillips, Steven Behm, Kyle Pearce, Martyn Morrish, Allen Sheldon