Patents by Inventor Brian Staley

Brian Staley 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: 12161834
    Abstract: A device to couple a vascular access device to a medical device may include a body, a spring, and a housing. The body may include a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending through the distal end and the proximal end. The proximal end of the body may include a connector. The housing may be coupled to a proximal end of the spring and may enclose the connector. A distal end of the spring may be coupled to the body. The housing may include a flap, which may include an antimicrobial compound. When the housing is disposed in a proximal position, the flap may cover the connector, the antimicrobial compound may contact the connector, and the spring may be uncompressed. In response to movement of the housing from the proximal position to a distal position, the spring may be compressed and the flap may open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: S. Ray Isaacson, George Michel Mansour, Brian Tanner, He Bai, Lijun Wang, Shaun Staley
  • Publication number: 20240343313
    Abstract: An access door for a vehicle including an open bed assembly including a front wall, two side walls and a rear wall. A door portion on one of the side walls of the liftgate opening on a substantially vertical hinged axis for providing side access to the truck bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Horner, Larry R. Erickson, Andrew E. Sicherman, Michael S. Spagnuolo, Peter G. DeMarois, Brian Staley
  • Publication number: 20240278857
    Abstract: A tailgate assembly including at least two tailate panels that both move between a closed position, a plurality of intermediate open positions, and a fully open position, where the tailgate panels selectively separate and articulate from the back of the cargo bed to the sides of the cargo bed. The tailate panels move out of the way to provide direct access to the cargo area floor. The tailate panels articulate in a small envelope of space, improving access to the rear in a confined space at the rear of the vehicle and reducing the risk of contacting objects that may be behind the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Horner, Larry R. Erickson, Robert A. Selle, Peter G. DeMarois, Michael S. Spagnuolo, Andrew E. Sicherman, Brian Staley
  • Publication number: 20240253434
    Abstract: A roof panel for a vehicle having a frame includes an opening that extends between an inside surface and outside surface of the frame. The roof panel further includes a window extending across the opening on the outside surface of the frame. There are one or more grab handles molded into the inside surface of the frame. A battery module positioned between the inside surface and outside surface of the frame and a solar panel is connected to the outside surface of the frame. The solar panel being connected to be battery module for charging the battery. The roof panel further includes one or more lamps that are selectively illuminated and connected to the inside surface of the frame and charging ports connected to the inside surface of the frame. The lamps and charging ports are connected to and powered by the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: John S. MUGLIA, Keijo J. HUOTARI, Brian STALEY, Larry Richard ERICKSON, Marc COGSWELL, Scott L. WOODS
  • Patent number: 12005968
    Abstract: A tailgate assembly including at least two tailgate panels that both move between a closed position, a plurality of intermediate open positions, and a fully open position, where the tailgate panels selectively separate and articulate from the back of the cargo bed to the sides of the cargo bed. The tailgate panels move out of the way to provide direct access to the cargo area floor. The tailgate panels articulate in a small envelope of space, improving access to the rear in a confined space at the rear of the vehicle and reducing the risk of contacting objects that may be behind the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Horner, Larry R. Erickson, Robert A. Selle, Peter G. DeMarois, Michael S. Spagnuolo, Andrew E. Sicherman, Brian Staley
  • Patent number: 11975766
    Abstract: An access door for a vehicle including an open bed assembly including a front wall, two side walls and a rear wall. A door portion on one of the side walls of the liftgate opening on a substantially vertical hinged axis for providing side access to the truck bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Horner, Larry R. Erickson, Andrew E. Sicherman, Michael S. Spagnuolo, Peter G. DeMarois, Brian Staley
  • Publication number: 20230311626
    Abstract: A hard top removal assist system for a vehicle. The system includes a vehicle body having a plurality of rails mounted to the vehicle body. A hard top has a connection that is used to connect the hard top to the plurality of rails. There is at least one connection on the hard top that is slidable in the one or more rails between an installed position and a removed position. The hard top can be fully removed from the vehicle body and the one or more rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: Marc COGSWELL, Larry R. ERICKSON, Robert M. HORNER, Brian STALEY, Luyao ZHU
  • Publication number: 20230271487
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hardtop for a vehicle that has an exterior thermoplastic roof panel and sides. The hardtop includes a top frame formed of at least two longitudinal sides and at least one cross vehicle piece formed from fiber reinforced polymer. Connected to the top frame is at least one roof panel forming an outer surface of the hardtop. There are also one or more side frames each having a side panel connected thereto. The roof panel and side panel are all formed of thermoplastic, so it is possible to have a Class A finish paint surface or mold in color finish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: John S. MUGLIA, Mohan GIRIJESHWAR, Keijo J. HUOTARI, Brian STALEY, Larry Richard ERICKSON, Marc COGSWELL, Robert M. HORNER, Luyao ZHU
  • Publication number: 20230015503
    Abstract: A modular gate combined with multiple functions which can be easily employed with existing tailgates without any hardware or mounting modifications to existing truck beds. There is provided a modular tailgate system having a tailgate portion in combination with a plurality of functions. The modular tailgate system integrates any combinations of at least two of the plurality of features without affecting existing body sides and/or existing truck beds. Integrated features include a multi-functional gate (e.g., swing, drop, etc), storage (e.g., normal, sealed, refrigerated, heated, etc), step(s), lighting (e.g., ingress/egress, bed interior, removable, trailer hitch, parking, etc), bed extension(s), power (e.g., 12v and/or 110v), tie downs (e.g., ratchets, anchors, etc), sawhorse, magnet(s), table(s), bench(es), seat(s), net(s), any other predetermined desired function, etc., and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Williamson, Robert M. Horner, Marc Cogswell, Larry R. Erickson, Brian Staley
  • Patent number: 11427265
    Abstract: A modular gate combined with multiple functions which can be easily employed with existing tailgates without any hardware or mounting modifications to existing truck beds. There is provided a modular tailgate system having a tailgate portion in combination with a plurality of functions. The modular tailgate system integrates any combinations of at least two of the plurality of features without affecting existing body sides and/or existing truck beds. Integrated features include a multi-functional gate (e.g., swing, drop, etc), storage (e.g., normal, sealed, refrigerated, heated, etc), step(s), lighting (e.g., ingress/egress, bed interior, removable, trailer hitch, parking, etc), bed extension(s), power (e.g., 12 v and/or 110 v), tie downs (e.g., ratchets, anchors, etc), sawhorse, magnet(s), table(s), bench(es), seat(s), net(s), any other predetermined desired function, etc., and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Williamson, Robert M. Horner, Marc Cogswell, Larry R. Erickson, Brian Staley
  • Publication number: 20220161870
    Abstract: A tailgate assembly including at least two tailgate panels that both move between a closed position, a plurality of intermediate open positions, and a fully open position, where the tailgate panels selectively separate and articulate from the back of the cargo bed to the sides of the cargo bed. The tailgate panels move out of the way to provide direct access to the cargo area floor. The tailgate panels articulate in a small envelope of space, improving access to the rear in a confined space at the rear of the vehicle and reducing the risk of contacting objects that may be behind the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Horner, Larry R. Erickson, Robert A. Selle, Peter G. DeMarois, Michael S. Spagnuolo, Andrew E. Sicherman, Brian Staley
  • Publication number: 20220119045
    Abstract: An access door for a vehicle including an open bed assembly including a front wall, two side walls and a rear wall. A door portion on one of the side walls of the liftgate opening on a substantially vertical hinged axis for providing side access to the truck bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Horner, Larry R. Erickson, Andrew E. Sicherman, Michael S. Spagnuolo, Peter G. DeMarois, Brian Staley
  • Publication number: 20210039722
    Abstract: A modular gate combined with multiple functions which can be easily employed with existing tailgates without any hardware or mounting modifications to existing truck beds. There is provided a modular tailgate system having a tailgate portion in combination with a plurality of functions. The modular tailgate system integrates any combinations of at least two of the plurality of features without affecting existing body sides and/or existing truck beds. Integrated features include a multi-functional gate (e.g., swing, drop, etc), storage (e.g., normal, sealed, refrigerated, heated, etc), step(s), lighting (e.g., ingress/egress, bed interior, removable, trailer hitch, parking, etc), bed extension(s), power (e.g., 12 v and/or 110 v), tie downs (e.g., ratchets, anchors, etc), sawhorse, magnet(s), table(s), bench(es), seat(s), net(s), any other predetermined desired function, etc., and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Williamson, Robert M. Horner, Marc Cogswell, Larry R. Erickson, Brian Staley
  • Publication number: 20050029832
    Abstract: A tonneau cover employs a plurality of independently operable panels that extend across the truck bed and are arranged so that the tailgate can be moved between open and closed positions regardless of the positions of the panels. Latch assemblies employ an initiator such that when operated to unlatch the panel, the initiator encourages movement of the panel to an ajar position. The panels are connected by a hinge assembly that includes a biased prop that automatically engages to hold the panel in an open position. There are two different pairs of mounting assemblies wherein a first pair includes two latching surfaces and one mounting location and the other pair includes one latching surface and two mounting locations. A two-way operable seal is employed between adjacent panels to seal the panels regardless of the sequence in which the two adjacent panels are closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Anthony Verduci, Brian Staley, Abdullah Dagcevizi, Adrian Montanaro