Patents by Inventor David John McCarthy
David John McCarthy 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).
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Patent number: 11584263Abstract: A track system for providing a movable component in a vehicle interior may comprise a track assembly comprising a track for the movable component and a base comprising a chassis for the movable component to be movable along the track. The track assembly may comprise a track cover. The chassis may move the track cover to uncover the track under the chassis. The track cover may comprise a front section, a rear section and a middle section. The front section and the rear section may cover the track. The chassis may comprise a ramp configured to raise the front section as the chassis moves in a forward direction. The middle section may extend below the front section, the rear section and the chassis. The track cover may slide along a pulley between the front section and the middle section.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2022Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: SHANGHAI YANFENG JINQIAO AUTOMOTIVE TRIM SYSTEMS CO. LTD.Inventor: David John McCarthy
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Publication number: 20220126731Abstract: A track system for providing a movable component in a vehicle interior is disclosed. The system may comprise a track assembly comprising a track for the movable component and a base comprising a chassis for the movable component to be movable along the track. The track assembly may comprise a track cover. The chassis may move the track cover to uncover the track under the chassis. The track cover may comprise a front section, a rear section and a middle section. The front section and the rear section may cover the track. The chassis may comprise a ramp configured to raise the front section as the chassis moves in a forward direction. The middle section may extend below the front section, the rear section and the chassis. The track cover may slide along a pulley between the front section and the middle section.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2022Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventor: David John McCarthy
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Publication number: 20210086700Abstract: A vehicle interior component is disclosed. A method of making the component is also disclosed. The component may comprise a base providing a compartment and a door. An interface between the base and door may facilitate movement of the door; the interface may comprise extrusions/projections on the door to engage guides on the base. The door may comprise a carrier/substrate and cover/cover layer; the substrate and/or cover may be formed by extrusion. The carrier/substrate and cover layer may be formed by co-extrusion and/or be integrally formed. The cover layer may be bonded to the substrate. The carrier may be formed by extruding a polymer material. The carrier may comprise a first polymer material; the cover may comprise a second polymer material. The component may comprise at least one of a vehicle trim component, console, storage compartment, arm rest, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Jason Mathew HIPSHIER, David John MCCARTHY, Amit Mukund PATANKAR, Ronald A. BOZIO, Chris J. HARMELINK
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Patent number: 10926707Abstract: A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The component may comprise a base providing a compartment with an opening, a door moveable between open and closed positions and an interface between the base and the door to facilitate movement of the door. The interface may comprise a set of projections on the door to engage a set of guides on the base. The set of projections may comprise a set of extrusions. The door may comprise a substrate and a cover layer; the substrate may be formed by extrusion. The component may comprise at least one of a vehicle trim component, a console, a center console, a floor console, a storage compartment, an arm rest. A method of making a component is also disclosed. The component may comprise a base and a door comprising a cover and a carrier. The carrier may be formed by extruding a polymer material.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd.Inventors: Jason Mathew Hipshier, David John McCarthy, Amit Mukund Patankar, Ronald A. Bozio, Chris J. Harmelink
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Patent number: 10661719Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The component may comprise a base, a bin moveable between closed and open positions, a tray moveable between retracted and intermediate positions and a cover moveable between an upward position to cover the tray and a lowered position to uncover the tray. The bin may be opened when the tray is in the retracted and intermediate positions. The tray may move from the retracted to the intermediate position when the bin is open and closed. The tray may move from the intermediate to an extended position. The component may comprise a mechanism to retain the bin, guide movement of the bin and guide movement of the cover. The component may comprise a first button to move the cover to uncover the tray and a second button to move the cover and open the bin.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd.Inventors: David John McCarthy, Randal John Vanhoof, Jon William Bornfleth, Jiunn Tyng Chen
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Publication number: 20190136611Abstract: A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The component may comprise a base providing a compartment with an opening, a door moveable between open and closed positions and an interface between the base and the door to facilitate movement of the door. The interface may comprise a set of projections on the door to engage a set of guides on the base. The set of projections may comprise a set of extrusions. The door may comprise a substrate and a cover layer; the substrate may be formed by extrusion. The component may comprise at least one of a vehicle trim component, a console, a center console, a floor console, a storage compartment, an arm rest. A method of making a component is also disclosed. The component may comprise a base and a door comprising a cover and a carrier. The carrier may be formed by extruding a polymer material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Jason Mathew HIPSHIER, David John MCCARTHY, Amit Mukund PATANKAR, Ronald A. BOZIO, Chris J. HARMELINK
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Publication number: 20180361942Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The component may comprise a base, a bin moveable between closed and open positions, a tray moveable between retracted and intermediate positions and a cover moveable between an upward position to cover the tray and a lowered position to uncover the tray. The bin may be opened when the tray is in the retracted and intermediate positions. The tray may move from the retracted to the intermediate position when the bin is open and closed. The tray may move from the intermediate to an extended position. The component may comprise a mechanism to retain the bin, guide movement of the bin and guide movement of the cover. The component may comprise a first button to move the cover to uncover the tray and a second button to move the cover and open the bin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: David John McCarthy, Randal John Vanhoof, Jon William Bornfleth, Jiunn Tyng Chen
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Patent number: 10112516Abstract: An armrest assembly for a vehicle includes a displaceable armrest element and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly is configured for translating the displaceable armrest element between a deployed configuration and a folded configuration. The linkage assembly includes a spring-actuated pivoting over-center link configured to disengage the linkage assembly to allow the displaceable armrest element to rotate. An actuator is provided which on sensing an impact ruptures a frangible fastener holding the over-center link in a substantially parallel orientation to at least one drive link, thereby allowing the spring-actuated over-center linkage to pivot relative to the at least one drive link.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2016Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLCInventors: Srinivasan Sundararajan, Kevin Michael Pline, Derek Board, Rick Anderson, Ronald Anthony Bozio, David John McCarthy
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Patent number: 10112544Abstract: A vehicle armrest assembly is disclosed. A component for a vehicle interior is also disclosed. The component may comprise a base comprising (1) a first divider configured to form a main compartment and a first side compartment and (2) a second divider configured to form the main compartment and a second side compartment; a cover configured to enclose the main compartment; a first door configured to enclose the first side compartment; and a second door configured to enclose the second side compartment. The cover may be configured to extend between the first divider and the second divider and move along the first divider and the second divider to uncover the main compartment.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqlao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd.Inventors: Michael Robert Catlin, Tyler James Newkirk, Craig David Flowerday, David John McCarthy
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Publication number: 20180050617Abstract: An armrest assembly for a vehicle includes a displaceable armrest element and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly is configured for translating the displaceable armrest element between a deployed configuration and a folded configuration. The linkage assembly includes a spring-actuated pivoting over-center link configured to disengage the linkage assembly to allow the displaceable armrest element to rotate. An actuator is provided which on sensing an impact ruptures a frangible fastener holding the over-center link in a substantially parallel orientation to at least one drive link, thereby allowing the spring-actuated over-center linkage to pivot relative to the at least one drive link.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Srinivasan Sundararajan, Kevin Michael Pline, Derek Board, Rick Anderson, Ronald Anthony Bozio, David John McCarthy
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Publication number: 20170267183Abstract: A vehicle armrest assembly is disclosed. A component for a vehicle interior is also disclosed. The component may comprise a base comprising (1) a first divider configured to form a main compartment and a first side compartment and (2) a second divider configured to form the main compartment and a second side compartment; a cover configured to enclose the main compartment; a first door configured to enclose the first side compartment; and a second door configured to enclose the second side compartment. The cover may be configured to extend between the first divider and the second divider and move along the first divider and the second divider to uncover the main compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Michael Robert Catlin, Tyler James Newkirk, Craig David Flowerday, David John McCarthy
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Patent number: 9707919Abstract: An airbag deployment system is provided that includes a support structure, and a fabric material configured to form a show surface of a vehicle interior panel. A first portion of the fabric material is coupled to the support structure by a rigid connection, a second portion of the fabric material is coupled to the support structure by a detachable connection, and the detachable connection is configured to release the second portion of the fabric material from the support structure upon contact between an airbag and the fabric material.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Inventors: Glenn A. Cowelchuk, Nels Smith, Heather R. Springer, Mark S. Jurek, Ronald A. Bozio, Sandra L. Smith, Jeffrey A. Deyoung, Tony M. Pokorzynski, David John McCarthy
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Patent number: 9694731Abstract: A vehicle interior storage compartment is disclosed. The vehicle interior storage compartment is configured to store a beverage container. The vehicle interior storage compartment includes a substrate and a foam liner having a skin secured to the substrate during a forming process. The liner includes at least one protrusion configured to deform.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Inventors: Jason M. Hipshier, David John McCarthy
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Publication number: 20160059760Abstract: A vehicle interior storage compartment is disclosed. The vehicle interior storage compartment is configured to store a beverage container. The vehicle interior storage compartment includes a substrate and a foam liner having a skin secured to the substrate during a forming process. The liner includes at least one protrusion configured to deform.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Jason M. Hipshier, David John McCarthy
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Publication number: 20150224955Abstract: An airbag deployment system is provided that includes a support structure, and a fabric material configured to form a show surface of a vehicle interior panel. A first portion of the fabric material is coupled to the support structure by a rigid connection, a second portion of the fabric material is coupled to the support structure by a detachable connection, and the detachable connection is configured to release the second portion of the fabric material from the support structure upon contact between an airbag and the fabric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Glenn A. Cowelchuk, Nels Smith, Heather R. Springer, Mark S. Jurek, Ronald A. Bozio, Sandra L. Smith, Jeffrey A. Deyoung, Tony M. Pokorzynski, David John McCarthy
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Patent number: 9016716Abstract: An airbag deployment system is provided that includes a support structure, and a fabric material configured to form a show surface of a vehicle interior panel. A first portion of the fabric material is coupled to the support structure by a rigid connection, a second portion of the fabric material is coupled to the support structure by a detachable connection, and the detachable connection is configured to release the second portion of the fabric material from the support structure upon contact between an airbag and the fabric material.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Glenn A. Cowelchuk, Nels Smith, Heather R. Springer, Mark S. Jurek, Ronald A. Bozio, Sandra L. Smith, Jeffrey A. Deyoung, Tony M. Pokorzynski, David John McCarthy
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Publication number: 20140131983Abstract: An airbag deployment system is provided that includes a support structure, and a fabric material configured to form a show surface of a vehicle interior panel. A first portion of the fabric material is coupled to the support structure by a rigid connection, a second portion of the fabric material is coupled to the support structure by a detachable connection, and the detachable connection is configured to release the second portion of the fabric material from the support structure upon contact between an airbag and the fabric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANYInventors: Glenn A. Cowelchuk, Heather R. Springer, Mark S. Jurek, Ronald A. Bozio, Sandra L. Smith, Jeffrey A. Deyoung, Tony M. Pokorzynski, David John McCarthy