Patents by Inventor Brian Buda

Brian Buda 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).

  • Patent number: 8083280
    Abstract: A modular storage compartment assembly for a vehicle includes a plurality of storage compartments coupled together and arranged in a side-by-side configuration to form a modular assembly. Each storage compartment includes a plurality of frame members coupled together to form a frame structure for the storage compartment, a floor assembly comprising a plurality of floor members coupled together, and at least one door configured to allow access to the storage compartment. The plurality of storage compartments are configured for coupling to a vehicle. The frame members and the floor members are formed of a pultruded composite material that comprises a polymeric resin matrix and fiber reinforcements provided within the matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: John Muglia, Jeffrey Robbins, Brian Buda, Bradley R. Hamlin
  • Patent number: 8083286
    Abstract: A sleeper cab assembly for a vehicle includes a frame configured to provide a support structure for at least a portion of the sleeper cab assembly. The frame includes a plurality of frame members coupled together. Each of the frame members are formed of a reinforced polymeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Buda, Robert Moore, Jeffrey Robbins, John Muglia, Bradley R. Hamlin, Kenneth R. Schmidt, Michael Ray Elliott, Robert Cleland
  • Publication number: 20110309656
    Abstract: A modular roof assembly has a front outer panel, a rear outer panel and a top outer panel connected to and extending between said front outer panel and said rear outer panel. At least two side outer panels extend between and connect to front outer panel, rear outer panel and the top outer panel to form at least two closed sides of said modular roof assembly. A channel is formed by a gap between portions of the top outer panel and the rear outer panel for proving a support to the modular roof assembly. The modular roof assembly is made of composite material and is configured to be connected to a sleeper cab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Brian Buda, Robert Moore
  • Publication number: 20090256392
    Abstract: A sleeper cab assembly for a vehicle includes a frame configured to provide a support structure for at least a portion of the sleeper cab assembly. The frame includes a plurality of frame members coupled together. Each of the frame members are formed of a reinforced polymeric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Brian Buda, Robert Moore, Jeffrey Robbins, John Muglia, Bradley R. Hamlin, Kenneth R. Schmidt, Michael Ray Elliott, Robert Cleland
  • Publication number: 20090218839
    Abstract: A modular storage compartment assembly for a vehicle includes a plurality of storage compartments coupled together and arranged in a side-by-side configuration to form a modular assembly. Each storage compartment includes a plurality of frame members coupled together to form a frame structure for the storage compartment, a floor assembly comprising a plurality of floor members coupled together, and at least one door configured to allow access to the storage compartment. The plurality of storage compartments are configured for coupling to a vehicle. The frame members and the floor members are formed of a pultruded composite material that comprises a polymeric resin matrix and fiber reinforcements provided within the matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: John MUGLIA, Jeffrey Robbins, Brian Buda, Bradley R. Hamlin