Patents by Inventor Brian Castleman

Brian Castleman 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: 11613168
    Abstract: An attach and release system for securing a windshield to a pillar includes an extrusion that is securable to the windshield adjacent the pillar. The extrusion has a connection tab and a seal tab. A bulb seal is connected to the seal tab, and a clamp includes a pillar section securable to the pillar and a connector section securable to the connection tab. The system and method facilitate windshield installation and removal and are suited for a utility task/terrain vehicle (UTV) as part of its rollover protection structure (ROPS).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: TAYLOR MADE GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis Mulvane, Brian Castleman
  • Publication number: 20220355652
    Abstract: An attach and release system for securing a windshield to a pillar includes an extrusion that is securable to the windshield adjacent the pillar. The extrusion has a connection tab and a seal tab. A bulb seal is connected to the seal tab, and a clamp includes a pillar section securable to the pillar and a connector section securable to the connection tab. The system and method facilitate windshield installation and removal and are suited for a utility task/terrain vehicle (UTV) as part of its rollover protection structure (ROPS).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Curtis MULVANE, Brian Castleman
  • Patent number: 11472263
    Abstract: A windshield vent includes a housing plate with a vent opening securable to a windshield. A vent flap secured in the opening is rotatable on an axle between a closed position and an open position. The vent system is suitable for laminated glass windshields including a recess in which the housing plate is secured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Taylor Made Group, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis Mulvane, Brian Castleman
  • Patent number: 11400798
    Abstract: An attach and release system for securing a windshield to a pillar includes an extrusion that is securable to the windshield adjacent the pillar. The extrusion has a connection tab and a seal tab. A bulb seal is connected to the seal tab, and a clamp includes a pillar section securable to the pillar and a connector section securable to the connection tab. The system and method facilitate windshield installation and removal and are suited for a utility task/terrain vehicle (UTV) as part of its rollover protection structure (ROPS).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Taylor Made Group, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis Mulvane, Brian Castleman
  • Publication number: 20210252944
    Abstract: A windshield vent includes a housing plate with a vent opening securable to a windshield. A vent flap secured in the opening is rotatable on an axle between a closed position and an open position. The vent system is suitable for laminated glass windshields including a recess in which the housing plate is secured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Curtis MULVANE, Brian CASTLEMAN
  • Publication number: 20210155083
    Abstract: An attach and release system for securing a windshield to a pillar includes an extrusion that is securable to the windshield adjacent the pillar. The extrusion has a connection tab and a seal tab. A bulb seal is connected to the seal tab, and a clamp includes a pillar section securable to the pillar and a connector section securable to the connection tab. The system and method facilitate windshield installation and removal and are suited for a utility task/terrain vehicle (UTV) as part of its rollover protection structure (ROPS).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Curtis MULVANE, Brian Castleman
  • Patent number: 10569742
    Abstract: A windshield assembly includes a laminated windshield provided with a cutout and a motor mounting plate secured to the laminated windshield over the cutout. The motor mounting plate includes a first mounting area. An exterior motor cover plate is secured on an exterior side of the laminated windshield and overlays the cutout in facing relation with the motor mounting plate. The exterior motor cover includes a second mounting area in alignment with the first mounting area. The structure distributes forces encountered by the wiper and motor over a large area on the glass. Also, due to a small footprint, the view through the windshield is less obstructed. The structure also eliminates the need for drilling/aligning holes in laminated glass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: TAYLOR MADE GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Bender, Brian Castleman
  • Publication number: 20190016305
    Abstract: A windshield assembly includes a laminated windshield provided with a cutout and a motor mounting plate secured to the laminated windshield over the cutout. The motor mounting plate includes a first mounting area. An exterior motor cover plate is secured on an exterior side of the laminated windshield and overlays the cutout in facing relation with the motor mounting plate. The exterior motor cover includes a second mounting area in alignment with the first mounting area. The structure distributes forces encountered by the wiper and motor over a large area on the glass. Also, due to a small footprint, the view through the windshield is less obstructed. The structure also eliminates the need for drilling/aligning holes in laminated glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas J. Bender, Brian Castleman
  • Patent number: 10065603
    Abstract: A windshield assembly includes a laminated windshield provided with a cutout and a motor mounting plate secured to the laminated windshield over the cutout. The motor mounting plate includes a mounting hole, and a wiper motor is secured to the motor mounting plate via the mounting hole. The structure distributes forces encountered by the wiper and motor over a large area on the glass. Also, due to a small footprint, the view through the windshield is less obstructed. The structure also eliminates the need for drilling/aligning holes in laminated glass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: TAYLOR MADE GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Bender, Brian Castleman
  • Publication number: 20160355073
    Abstract: A windshield assembly includes a laminated windshield provided with a cutout and a motor mounting plate secured to the laminated windshield over the cutout. The motor mounting plate includes a mounting hole, and a wiper motor is secured to the motor mounting plate via the mounting hole. The structure distributes forces encountered by the wiper and motor over a large area on the glass. Also, due to a small footprint, the view through the windshield is less obstructed. The structure also eliminates the need for drilling/aligning holes in laminated glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas J. Bender, Brian Castleman
  • Patent number: 9309706
    Abstract: A hinge system for a glass windshield with a receiving cut includes a protective flange with an opening therein secured adjacent the receiving cut on one side of the glass windshield. A stiffener is positioned adjacent the receiving cut on an opposite side of the glass windshield. A hinge member including a hinge tab is disposed in the opening of the protective flange and is secured to the stiffener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: TAYLOR MADE GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Bender, Brian Castleman
  • Publication number: 20160060928
    Abstract: A hinge system for a glass windshield with a receiving cut includes a protective flange with an opening therein secured adjacent the receiving cut on one side of the glass windshield. A stiffener is positioned adjacent the receiving cut on an opposite side of the glass windshield. A hinge member including a hinge tab is disposed in the opening of the protective flange and is secured to the stiffener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas J. Bender, Brian Castleman