Patents by Inventor Freeman Thomas

Freeman Thomas 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).

  • Publication number: 20070158966
    Abstract: A vehicle center console. The console includes a cantilevered body having an upper surface, which includes one or more upper center console features. The console also includes a lower surface including one or more lower center console features. The lower surface is disposed vertically apart from at least a portion of the upper surface such that a vehicle occupant has access to the one or more upper and lower center console features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Kris Tomasson, Freeman Thomas, Matthew Hill
  • Publication number: 20070158978
    Abstract: A vehicle sunroof including a sunroof frame mounted to a vehicle roof opening and having opposing lateral sides. The sunroof frame has an outer edge adjacent to the outer surface of the vehicle roof and an inner edge located within the vehicle cabin. The vehicle sunroof also includes a number of solar panels. Each solar panel includes a solar collection surface for collecting sunlight for producing solar energy. The solar panels extend between and are connected to the opposing lateral sides of the sunroof frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: David Woodhouse, Tyler Blake, Freeman Thomas
  • Publication number: 20070158974
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle body with a passenger compartment and a door opening to the passenger compartment. A door is pivotally mounted to the door opening with an inclined axis which may extend laterally outboard and downward relative to the vehicle body in a rearward direction of the vehicle. The door opening may be provided through a sidewall and a roof of the vehicle; and the door may be provided with a side panel and a roof panel to match the door opening. Also disclosed is a hinge arrangement for attaching the door to the vehicle body at an upper region and a rearward region of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: David Woodhouse, Tyler Blake, Freeman Thomas
  • Publication number: 20070158962
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle is disclosed with a vehicle body, an ornamental fascia mounted to a front end of the vehicle body and a structural member mounted to the vehicle body front end. The structural member extends through the ornamental fascia to an exterior side of the vehicle body for a compact arrangement of structural, functional and design characteristics of the vehicle front end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: David Woodhouse, Tyler Blake, Freeman Thomas
  • Patent number: D537397
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Woodhouse, Tyler Blake, Freeman Thomas
  • Patent number: D539703
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Woodhouse, Tyler Blake, Freeman Thomas
  • Patent number: D539709
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Woodhouse, Tyler Blake, Freeman Thomas
  • Patent number: D331895
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1992
    Assignee: Daniel E. Panoz
    Inventors: Daniel E. Panoz, Freeman Thomas