Patents by Inventor Darren Womack

Darren Womack 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).

  • Tie-down system with deformation region
    Patent number: 6712568
    Abstract: A flexible cargo bed tie-down system that allows the user to easily change, adjust, customize, and adapt his or her vehicle to specific needs at any given moment, and that interfaces with the rest of the vehicle in an optimum manner from a functional, structural, and aesthetic standpoint. Tie-down track(s) are provided that are integral with the body of the vehicle such that the exterior contour of the track(s) do not extend appreciably beyond the contour of the adjacent portions of the body. This permits the track(s) to blend in with the body of the vehicle, which improves functionality because the track(s) do not obstruct the placement of items on the vehicle. The track(s) are provided with a predetermined region that provides for controlled deformation of the vehicle body in case of a collision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignees: Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc., Nissan Design America, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Snyder, Darren A. Womack, William G. Bowes, Michael D. Anderson, Diane T. Allen, Stephen Ball
  • Reusable masking device for sprayable bed liner
    Publication number: 20030224198
    Abstract: A masking device is provided with a plug including at least one protruding portion, wherein the protruding portion is adapted to engage at least one of an orifice and a deformation in a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Applicants: NISSAN TECHNICAL CENTER NORTH AMERICA, INC., NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Brian B. Cuyler, Darren Womack, Richard Dumbleton, Blaine Bradley
  • Tie-down system with deformation region
    Publication number: 20020164225
    Abstract: A flexible cargo bed tie-down system that allows the user to easily change, adjust, customize, and adapt his or her vehicle to specific needs at any given moment, and that interfaces with the rest of the vehicle in an optimum manner from a functional, structural, and aesthetic standpoint. Tie-down track(s) are provided that are integral with the body of the vehicle such that the exterior contour of the track(s) do not extend appreciably beyond the contour of the adjacent portions of the body. This permits the track(s) to blend in with the body of the vehicle, which improves functionality because the track(s) do not obstruct the placement of items on the vehicle. The track(s) are provided with a predetermined region that provides for controlled deformation of the vehicle body in case of a collision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Applicant: Nissan Design America, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Snyder, Darren A. Womack, William G. Bowes, Michael D. Anderson, Diane T. Allen, Stephen D. Ball