Patents by Inventor Derrick Taylor

Derrick Taylor 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).

  • Door lock devices and methods of use
    Patent number: 12612811
    Abstract: A door lock device includes a base plate and a pivot hook connected to the base plate that is configured to pivot about a pivot axis. A guard arm is connected to the base plate that extends past an end of the pivot hook such that the pivot hook rests against the guard arm when pivoted to an engaged position. The pivot hook is configured to be biased against guard arm due, at least in part, to a force applied by a chain connected to the pivot hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Timothy S. Young, Cody D. Williams, William M. Criswell, John F. Booth, Rick Gilbert, Adam S. Rodgers, Derrick Taylor, Roger D. Hilbert
  • DOOR LOCK DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20250179848
    Abstract: A door lock device includes a base plate and a pivot hook connected to the base plate that is configured to pivot about a pivot axis. A guard arm is connected to the base plate that extends past an end of the pivot hook such that the pivot hook rests against the guard arm when pivoted to an engaged position. The pivot hook is configured to be biased against guard arm due, at least in part, to a force applied by a chain connected to the pivot hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Applicants: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Timothy S. Young, Cody D. Williams, William M. Criswell, John F. Booth, Rick Gilbert, Adam S. Rodgers, Derrick Taylor, Roger D. Hilbert