Patents by Inventor Giovanni Shin

Giovanni Shin 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).

  • Sliding and nesting console system
    Patent number: 6921118
    Abstract: A console system which may translate longitudinally in a vehicle includes a forward end which is capable of being at least partially nested with a vehicle instrument panel. The range of movement may extend to the front seats or further toward the rear of the vehicle to provide functionality for occupants of second or even third row seats. The translation mechanism preferably includes a track similar to those employed in the vehicle art for manual seat adjustment. In the most preferred embodiment, a storage drawer is included in the instrument panel which may be used when the console is in any position, including its nested position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Clark, Adam W. Callif, Giovanni Shin, John C. Ickes, Michael M. Warsaw, John Brett, Craig D. Flowerday
  • Sliding and nesting console system
    Publication number: 20030197392
    Abstract: A console system which may translate longitudinally in a vehicle includes a forward end which is capable of being at least partially nested with a vehicle instrument panel. The range of movement may extend to the front seats or further toward the rear of the vehicle to provide functionality for occupants of second or even third row seats. The translation mechanism preferably includes a track similar to those employed in the vehicle art for manual seat adjustment. In the most preferred embodiment, a storage drawer is included in the instrument panel which may be used when the console is in any position, including its nested position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Clark, Adam W. Callif, Giovanni Shin, John C. Ickes, Michael M. Warsaw, John Brett, Craig D. Flowerday