Patents by Inventor David M. Fox

David M. Fox 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).

  • Energy absorbing structure for automobile interior
    Patent number: 6779835
    Abstract: An impact absorbing member having a contact wall and base wall that are separated by first and second spacing walls. The spacing walls are oriented to be not aligned with the anticipated direction of an impact force. The spacing walls may be flat, curved, or formed in the shape of a bellows. The base wall may be provided with an adhesive or may include additional fastening features such as holes through which glue or fasteners may pass or may be formed as fastening rosettes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Fox, George B. Byma
  • Blow molded multiple function assemblies for vehicle headliners
    Patent number: 6749255
    Abstract: A seamless plastic tubular air duct is formed by a blow molding process. The air duct is attached to upper surface of a vehicle headliner and controls the flow of air between the vehicle air circulation system and vents to the passenger compartment. Attachment points may be formed upon the outer surface of the air duct for securing other vehicle components to the headliner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Mike Dykman, Jim Mestemaker, David M. Fox
  • Impact absorbing assembly for vehicle interior systems and seat backs
    Patent number: 6733064
    Abstract: An impact absorbing and method for making the same. The impact absorbing assembly for vehicle interiors includes a body having tabs that are connected to the body by a bendable hinge. The body may be either secured to a structural member, a vehicle seat, a trim piece or may be formed integrally from part of a structural component making up part of the vehicle. The impact absorbing assembly may be disposed behind a covering layer or seat back shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Fox, George B. Byma, Joseph J. Grajewski, Timothy R. Hubbert, Arun A. Chickmenahalli
  • Blow molded multiple function assemblies for vehicle headliners
    Publication number: 20030234559
    Abstract: A seamless plastic tubular air duct is formed by a blow molding process. The air duct is attached to upper surface of a vehicle headliner and controls the flow of air between the vehicle air circulation system and vents to the passenger compartment. Attachment points may be formed upon the outer surface of the air duct for securing other vehicle components to the headliner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventors: Mike Dykman, Jim Mestemaker, David M. Fox
  • Energy absorbing structure for automobile interior
    Publication number: 20030107242
    Abstract: An impact absorbing member having a contact wall and base wall that are separated by first and second spacing walls. The spacing walls are oriented to be not aligned with the anticipated direction of an impact force. The spacing walls may be flat, curved, or formed in the shape of a bellows. The base wall may be provided with an adhesive or may include additional fastening features such as holes through which glue or fasteners may pass or may be formed as fastening rosettes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Fox, George B. Byma
  • Impact absorbing assembly for automobile interior systems
    Patent number: 6557929
    Abstract: An impact absorbing assembly for vehicle interiors comprises a body having tabs that are connected to the body by a bendable hinge. The body may be either secured to a structural member, a trim piece or may be formed integrally from part of a structural component making up part of the vehicle. The impact absorbing assembly may be disposed behind a covering layer. A method of making an impact absorbing assembly with sheet metal forming processes and method of absorbing impacts is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Fox, George B. Byma, Joseph J. Grajewski, Timothy R. Hubbert, Arun A. Chickmenahalli
  • Impact absorbing assembly for vehicle interior systems and seat backs
    Publication number: 20030038499
    Abstract: An impact absorbing assembly for vehicle interiors comprises a body having tabs that are connected to the body by a bendable hinge. The body may be either secured to a structural member, a vehicle seat, a trim piece or may be formed integrally from part of a structural component making up part of the vehicle. The impact absorbing assembly may be disposed behind a covering layer or seat back shell. A method of making an impact absorbing assembly with sheet metal forming processes and method of absorbing impacts is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Applicant: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Fox, George B. Byma, Joseph J. Grajewski, Timothy R. Hubbert, Arun A Chickmenahalli
  • Impact absorbing assembly for automobile interior systems
    Publication number: 20030030296
    Abstract: An impact absorbing assembly for vehicle interiors comprises a body having tabs that are connected to the body by a bendable hinge. The body may be either secured to a structural member, a trim piece or may be formed integrally from part of a structural component making up part of the vehicle. The impact absorbing assembly may be disposed behind a covering layer. A method of making an impact absorbing assembly with sheet metal forming processes and method of absorbing impacts is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: David M. Fox, George B. Byma, Joseph J. Grajewski, Timothy R. Hubbert, Arun A. Chickmenahalli