Patents by Inventor Colin Kimber

Colin Kimber 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: 11845346
    Abstract: A single powertrain carrier assembly is provided for mounting or removing multiple fuel cell assemblies in or from an engine bay compartment of a heavy duty truck at the same time. The powertrain carrier assembly can be mounted in new heavy duty trucks, or retrofit into preexisting heavy duty trucks, for example, replacing a diesel engine. The assembly may be provided with a three point mounting system for securing it to a chassis frame, including one front and two angled rear attachment points. In one aspect, the assembly includes a frame structure defining a carrier platform and with lower brackets to secure a first fuel cell assembly below the carrier platform, and upper brackets to secure a second fuel cell assembly above the carrier platform. In another aspect, the assembly includes a frame structure defining lower and upper cavity portions to retain the first and second fuel cell assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: William N. Castleman, Colin Kimber
  • Publication number: 20220250485
    Abstract: A single powertrain carrier assembly is provided for mounting or removing multiple fuel cell assemblies in or from an engine bay compartment of a heavy duty truck at the same time. The powertrain carrier assembly can be mounted in new heavy duty trucks, or retrofit into preexisting heavy duty trucks, for example, replacing a diesel engine. The assembly may be provided with a three point mounting system for securing it to a chassis frame, including one front and two angled rear attachment points. In one aspect, the assembly includes a frame structure defining a carrier platform and with lower brackets to secure a first fuel cell assembly below the carrier platform, and upper brackets to secure a second fuel cell assembly above the carrier platform. In another aspect, the assembly includes a frame structure defining lower and upper cavity portions to retain the first and second fuel cell assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: William N. Castleman, Colin Kimber