Patents by Inventor David Burge

David Burge 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 pedestrian safety bumper system
    Patent number: 6846026
    Abstract: An impact reduction vehicle bumper system for a vehicle has a pedestrian safety plate, which is connected to a steel bumper beam and occupies the region between a pair of frame rails that are disposed on the front of the vehicle. The bumper beam is connected to side brackets, which are bolted to the vehicle frame rails. Frame rail extensions are located in front of the frame rails and are welded to the side brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Duane Detwiler, Skye Malcolm, Steve Mark, Douglas Longhitano, Ryan Miller, Christopher Mampe, Christos Agouridis, Akihiro Shibuya, David Burge
  • Bulkhead locking construction
    Patent number: 6709047
    Abstract: A hollow sill beam assembly for use on a vehicle body construction is provided. The sill beam assembly includes a first elongated side sill member and a second elongated side sill member mated to the first side sill member. A hollow area is defined between the first and second elongated side sill members. A transverse slot is defined in the second side sill member. A reinforcing member is received in the slot and fixedly secured to the first side sill member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaihsa
    Inventor: David Burge
  • BULKHEAD LOCKING CONSTRUCTION
    Publication number: 20040012230
    Abstract: A hollow sill beam assembly for use on a vehicle body construction is provided. The sill beam assembly includes a first elongated side sill member and a second elongated side sill member mated to the first side sill member. A hollow area is defined between the first and second elongated side sill members. A transverse slot is defined in the second side sill member. A reinforcing member is received in the slot and fixedly secured to the first side sill member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Applicant: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: David Burge
  • Vehicle pedestrian safety bumper system
    Publication number: 20030168869
    Abstract: An impact reduction vehicle bumper system for a vehicle has a pedestrian safety plate, which is connected to a steel bumper beam and occupies the region between a pair of frame rails that are disposed on the front of the vehicle. The bumper beam is connected to side brackets, which are bolted to the vehicle frame rails. Frame rail extensions are located in front of the frame rails and are welded to the side brackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Duane Detwiler, Skye Malcolm, Steve Mark, Douglas Longhitano, Ryan Miller, Christopher Mampe, Christos Agouridis, Akihiro Shibuya, David Burge