Patents by Inventor Danny B. Larsen

Danny B. Larsen 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).

  • Console for vehicle interior
    Patent number: 10023125
    Abstract: A vehicle console is disclosed. The console includes a support structure and a track extending along the support structure. The vehicle console also includes a tambour door supported by the track. The track includes a first track section, a second track section and a third track section. The first track section, the second track section and the third track section extend from a single junction. The tambour door is configured to slide within the first track section, the second track section and the third track section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jason M. Hipshier, Danny B. Larsen, Tyler J. Newkirk, Randal John VanHoof
  • CONSOLE FOR VEHICLE INTERIOR
    Publication number: 20160193967
    Abstract: A vehicle console is disclosed. The console includes a support structure and a track extending along the support structure. The vehicle console also includes a tambour door supported by the track. The track includes a first track section, a second track section and a third track section. The first track section, the second track section and the third track section extend from a single junction. The tambour door is configured to slide within the first track section, the second track section and the third track section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Jason M. Hipshier, Danny B. Larsen, Tyler J. Newkirk
  • VEHICLE INTERIOR ZERO GAP SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20150360623
    Abstract: A vehicle interior comprises a zero-gap joint formed by a first component that holds a sheet-like flexible material that is supported by supports, and a protrusion of a second component that contacts and deforms the material. The material may comprise a fabric or coated material that is coordinated with the design of the interior. The joint may be formed between components that move relative to one another during normal operation of the vehicle, such as between an instrument panel and a vehicle door panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Danny B. Larsen, Chris J. Harmelink, Tyler Newkirk, Heather R. Springer, David J. McCarthy, Glenn A. Cowelchuk, Nicholas T. Moelker
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONDUCTING COMMERCE IN A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20100280956
    Abstract: A system for a vehicle and for conducting a transaction with a remote system includes a circuit configured to wirelessly obtain data from a payment mechanism brought into the vehicle and to wirelessly transmit the data to the remote system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Richard J. Chutorash, Mark Zeinstra, James E. Trainor, Jeffrey N. Golden, Steven L. Geerlings, Philip J. Vanderwall, Michael J. Sims, Rodger W. Eich, Brian L. Douthitt, Danny B. Larsen
  • Container holder for a vehicle
    Patent number: 4792184
    Abstract: A container holder for a vehicle is stored in an armrest and can be moved to a use position exposing a container supporting element. The container supporting element includes an aperture with adjustable dimensions for holding different sized containers. The aperture may include inwardly projecting resilient or pivoted sectors. In one embodiment the aperture is defined by spaced vertically extending rods which pivot toward and away from each other to provide support for different sized containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1988
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Lindberg, Ronald A. Dykstra, Danny B. Larsen