Patents by Inventor Daniel W. Whitman

Daniel W. Whitman 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).

  • VEHICLE STORAGE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190375334
    Abstract: A vehicle storage device includes a plurality of planar panels and a plurality of hinges pivotally connecting each of the plurality of planar panels to an adjacent one of each of the plurality of planar panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventor: Daniel W. Whitman
  • Vehicle seat storage compartment
    Patent number: 8596714
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a lower seat portion with a bin defining a compartment within the lower seat portion for storing an item. A lid is connected to the bin and has a closed position in which the compartment is closed by the lid and an open position in which the compartment is substantially uncovered. The bin and the lid are configured so that the lid slides forward of the lower seat portion to the open position. The lid may slide along an arc defined by slots in the bin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Daniel W. Whitman
  • VEHICLE SEAT STORAGE COMPARTMENT
    Publication number: 20120049559
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a lower seat portion with a bin defining a compartment within the lower seat portion for storing an item. A lid is connected to the bin and has a closed position in which the compartment is closed by the lid and an open position in which the compartment is substantially uncovered. The bin and the lid are configured so that the lid slides forward of the lower seat portion to the open position. The lid may slide along an arc defined by slots in the bin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel W. Whitman