Patents by Inventor Christopher Furman
Christopher Furman 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).
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Patent number: 11110963Abstract: A vehicle auxiliary storage compartment comprising a floor, a back wall that extends upward from the floor, and a front wall that extends upward from floor opposite the back wall, and a pair of opposing sidewalls disposed at opposing ends of the front wall and the back wall. The front wall is defined by a back side of a seating structure of a vehicle in which the auxiliary storage compartment is disposed.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Philip Jhant, Matthew Baekelandt, Christopher Furman
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Publication number: 20200346693Abstract: A vehicle auxiliary storage compartment comprising a floor, a back wall that extends upward from the floor, and a front wall that extends upward from floor opposite the back wall, and a pair of opposing sidewalls disposed at opposing ends of the front wall and the back wall. The front wall is defined by a back side of a seating structure of a vehicle in which the auxiliary storage compartment is disposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Philip Jhant, Matthew Baekelandt, Christopher Furman
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Patent number: 10766538Abstract: A vehicle auxiliary storage compartment comprising a floor, a back wall that extends upward from the floor, and a front wall that extends upward from floor opposite the back wall, and a pair of opposing sidewalls disposed at opposing ends of the front wall and the back wall. The front wall is defined by a back side of a seating structure of a vehicle in which the auxiliary storage compartment is disposed.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Textron Inc.Inventors: Philip Jhant, Matthew Baekelandt, Christopher Furman
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Patent number: 10738875Abstract: A continuously variable transmission housing including an inner cover and an outer cover that define an interior chamber that is structured and operable to enclose a continuously variable transmission primary pulley, secondary pulley and pulley belt. The housing includes a duct panel mounted to the inner cover such that when the primary pulley is disposed within the interior chamber, the duct panel is disposed between an outer face of the primary pulley and the inner cover. An air duct is defined between the inner cover and the duct panel, wherein the air duct is fluidly connected to ambient air from an ambient environment external to the housing. The duct panel forms at least a portion of an ambient air inlet of the housing and includes a center opening that structured and operable to allow the ambient air to be drawn through the air duct and into the housing interior chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2017Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: TEXTRON INC.Inventors: John Stocks, Scott Allen Wohlgamuth, Landon Ball, Timothy Kolody, Christopher Furman
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Publication number: 20200094876Abstract: A vehicle auxiliary storage compartment comprising a floor, a back wall that extends upward from the floor, and a front wall that extends upward from floor opposite the back wall, and a pair of opposing sidewalls disposed at opposing ends of the front wall and the back wall. The front wall is defined by a back side of a seating structure of a vehicle in which the auxiliary storage compartment is disposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Philip Jhant, Matthew Baekelandt, Christopher Furman
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Patent number: 10526019Abstract: A vehicle auxiliary storage compartment comprising a floor, a back wall that extends upward from the floor, and a front wall that extends upward from floor opposite the back wall, and a pair of opposing sidewalls disposed at opposing ends of the front wall and the back wall. The front wall is defined by a back side of a seating structure of a vehicle in which the auxiliary storage compartment is disposed.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2018Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Philip Jhant, Matthew Baekelandt, Christopher Furman
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Publication number: 20180257714Abstract: A vehicle auxiliary storage compartment comprising a floor, a back wall that extends upward from the floor, and a front wall that extends upward from floor opposite the back wall, and a pair of opposing sidewalls disposed at opposing ends of the front wall and the back wall. The front wall is defined by a back side of a seating structure of a vehicle in which the auxiliary storage compartment is disposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Philip Jhant, Matthew Baekelandt, Christopher Furman
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Patent number: 9994259Abstract: The present disclosure provides vehicle that includes an auxiliary storage compartment. In various embodiments, the auxiliary storage compartment includes a front wall, a pair of opposing sidewalls and a back wall that is disposed laterally between the sidewalls. The auxiliary storage compartment additionally includes a floor disposed between the front wall and the back wall. In various embodiments, at least one of the sidewalls comprising an access door movable between an Open position, wherein access to the auxiliary storage compartment is provided via the open access door, and a Closed position, wherein the closed access door defines the respective sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Philip Jhant, Matthew Baekelandt, Christopher Furman
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Publication number: 20180087652Abstract: A continuously variable transmission housing including an inner cover and an outer cover that define an interior chamber that is structured and operable to enclose a continuously variable transmission primary pulley, secondary pulley and pulley belt. The housing includes a duct panel mounted to the inner cover such that when the primary pulley is disposed within the interior chamber, the duct panel is disposed between an outer face of the primary pulley and the inner cover. An air duct is defined between the inner cover and the duct panel, wherein the air duct is fluidly connected to ambient air from an ambient environment external to the housing. The duct panel forms at least a portion of an ambient air inlet of the housing and includes a center opening that structured and operable to allow the ambient air to be drawn through the air duct and into the housing interior chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: John Stocks, Scott Allen Wohlgamuth, Landon Ball, Timothy Kolody, Christopher Furman
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Patent number: 9863523Abstract: A continuously variable transmission housing is provided that includes an inner cover and an outer cover connectable to the inner cover to define an interior chamber. The interior chamber is structured and operable to enclose a continuously variable transmission primary pulley, secondary pulley and pulley belt. The housing includes a duct panel mounted to the inner cover such that when the primary pulley is disposed within the interior chamber, the duct panel is disposed between an outer face of the primary pulley and the inner cover. Moreover, an air duct is defined between the inner cover and the duct panel, wherein the air duct is fluidly connected to ambient air from an ambient environment external to the housing. The duct panel includes a center opening that structured and operable to allow the ambient air to be drawn through the air duct and into the housing interior chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: John Stocks, Scott Allen Wohlgamuth, Landon Ball, Timothy Kolody, Christopher Furman
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Publication number: 20170268655Abstract: A continuously variable transmission housing is provided that includes an inner cover and an outer cover connectable to the inner cover to define an interior chamber. The interior chamber is structured and operable to enclose a continuously variable transmission primary pulley, secondary pulley and pulley belt. The housing includes a duct panel mounted to the inner cover such that when the primary pulley is disposed within the interior chamber, the duct panel is disposed between an outer face of the primary pulley and the inner cover. Moreover, an air duct is defined between the inner cover and the duct panel, wherein the air duct is fluidly connected to ambient air from an ambient environment external to the housing. The duct panel includes a center opening that structured and operable to allow the ambient air to be drawn through the air duct and into the housing interior chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: John Stocks, Scott Allen Wohlgamuth, Landon Ball, Timothy Kolody, Christopher Furman
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Publication number: 20170174141Abstract: The present disclosure provides vehicle that includes an auxiliary storage compartment. In various embodiments, the auxiliary storage compartment includes a front wall, a pair of opposing sidewalls and a back wall that is disposed laterally between the sidewalls. The auxiliary storage compartment additionally includes a floor disposed between the front wall and the back wall. In various embodiments, at least one of the sidewalls comprising an access door movable between an Open position, wherein access to the auxiliary storage compartment is provided via the open access door, and a Closed position, wherein the closed access door defines the respective sidewall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Philip Jhant, Matthew Baekelandt, Christopher Furman
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Publication number: 20070267836Abstract: A mono-leaf spring for a golf car includes a homogenous body. The homogenous body includes: a substantially planar portion; a first bend portion extending from the planar portion to a first distal end, the first bend portion having a first length; and a second bend portion oppositely extending from the planar portion with respect to the first bend portion to a second distal end, the second bend portion having a second length. A wall thickness of each of the first and second bend portions continuously decreases from the planar portion to each of the first and second distal ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2006Publication date: November 22, 2007Applicant: Textron Inc.Inventors: Christopher Furman, James Agerton, Warren Clark
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Publication number: 20070216195Abstract: A cargo bed assembly including a cargo bed base; a first side wall extending from the base; a second side wall extending from the base, the second side wall located opposite the first side wall; a tailgate having an inner side facing the base and an outer side opposite to the inner side, the tailgate positioned between the first sidewall and the second side wall; and a first latch assembly mounted to the outer side of the tailgate, the first latch assembly including a first latch pin operable to engage and disengage the first side wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: Textron Inc.Inventor: Christopher Furman
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Publication number: 20070210497Abstract: An engine isolator mount can be utilized to couple a front portion of a drive unit including an internal combustion engine assembly to the frame of a small utility vehicle. The engine isolator mount can allow for limited relative movement between the engine and the frame during acceleration and deceleration and operation of the small utility vehicle. The engine isolator mount can be configured to undergo compression during forward deceleration and tension during forward acceleration of the small utility vehicle. The engine isolator mount can allow relative movement in all three directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Applicant: Textron Inc.Inventors: Christopher Furman, James Agerton, Edgar Grigsby
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Publication number: 20070187920Abstract: A method for standardizing fastener installation for a golf car suspension system includes configuring each of a plurality of suspension system component connections as a metal-to-metal contact connection. The method further includes selecting a single fastener engagement size for each of a plurality of fasteners used to couple the component connections. Further, the method includes applying a predetermined torque to the plurality of fasteners, the predetermined torque selected from a predetermined range of torque values. Still further, the method includes installing each of the fasteners using a single installation tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: Textron Inc.Inventor: Christopher Furman
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Publication number: 20070187919Abstract: A height adjustable suspension system for a golf car includes a leaf spring and an axle housing rotatably supporting first and second driven wheels. The axle housing is supported by the leaf spring. A support element is connected to the axle housing. A height adjustment block is connected to the support element. The height adjustment block includes a hook-shaped engagement member at least partially engaging the height adjustment block to the support element. The height adjustment block is positioned between the leaf spring and the support element, and together with the support element defines a spacing between the leaf spring and the axle housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: Textron Inc.Inventor: Christopher Furman
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Publication number: 20070188008Abstract: A cargo bed lift assembly for a light-weight utility vehicle. The lift assembly includes a bed platform coupled to an underside of a light weight utility vehicle cargo bed. An electric actuator can be removably mounted at an upper end to the bed platform and removably mounted at a lower end to a vehicle frame front cross-member. Additionally, a frame brace can be removably coupled at a lower end to the vehicle frame front cross-member and removably coupled at an upper end to a vehicle frame rear cross-member. Thus, the actuator is a front, center mounted actuator that can be electrically controlled to lift and hold the front of the cargo bed at any desired position between and inclusive of a non-deployed position and a fully deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: Textron Inc.Inventor: Christopher Furman
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Patent number: 7143304Abstract: An apparatus for enhancing the speed of a synchronous bus includes a two register based FIFO with software control bits and a second clock signal. According to the invention, the second clock signal rd_clk is supplied by the same PLL that provides the main clock signal lg_clk. According to the invention, data is taken from the two registers in alternative clock cycles so that each of the register holds valid data for two clock cycles. A first software data bit is used to determine which of the two registers is unloaded first. Using the method and structure of the invention, the window for transferring valid data is increased and therefore the system employing the method and apparatus of the invention is more skew tolerant.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2003Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Sharath Raghava, Kevin Normoyle, Christopher Furman
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Publication number: 20040243876Abstract: An apparatus for enhancing the speed of a synchronous bus includes a two register based FIFO with software control bits and a second clock signal. According to the invention, the second clock signal rd_clk is supplied by the same PLL that provides the main clock signal lg_clk. According to the invention, data is taken from the two registers in alternative clock cycles so that each of the register holds valid data for two clock cycles. A first software data bit is used to determine which of the two registers is unloaded first. Using the method and structure of the invention, the window for transferring valid data is increased and therefore the system employing the method and apparatus of the invention is more skew tolerant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Applicant: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Sharath Raghava, Kevin Normoyle, Christopher Furman