Patents by Inventor Grant Foreman
Grant Foreman 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: 8276979Abstract: A vehicle body panel having an integrated mounting device for mounting the body panel to a vehicle substrate is provided. The integrated mounting device includes a tower portion with a U-shaped base and an extended portion, and a U-shaped spring clip. The base has an open front and back and includes two opposing side walls and an upper portion. The upper portion is a two-tiered top where a first tier has a width greater than a width of the second tier. The extended portion has an inverted U-shape and is an extension of the second tier and is adapted to receive the spring clip.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Brian Boggess, Grant Foreman, Matthew Seman
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Patent number: 8033566Abstract: An impact absorbing airbag module is disclosed. The module includes a chassis that holds an inflator, and is connected to a mounting system. The chassis includes a forward side wall, a first lateral side wall, a second lateral side wall, and a rear side wall. One of the side walls includes a deforming zone that includes a first angled portion and a second angled portion. In some cases, the deforming zone extends around the periphery of the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2009Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Honda Motor CompanyInventors: Brian Boggess, Grant Foreman, Skye Malcolm
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Publication number: 20100066063Abstract: An impact absorbing airbag module is disclosed. The module includes a chassis that holds an inflator, and is connected to a mounting system. The chassis includes a forward side wall, a first lateral side wall, a second lateral side wall, and a rear side wall. One of the side walls includes a deforming zone that includes a first angled portion and a second angled portion. In some cases, the deforming zone extends around the periphery of the chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Brian Boggess, Grant Foreman, Skye Malcolm
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Patent number: 7641221Abstract: An impact absorbing airbag module is disclosed. The module includes a chassis that holds an inflator, and is connected to a mounting system. The chassis includes a forward side wall, a first lateral side wall, a second lateral side wall, and a rear side wall. One of the side walls includes a deforming zone that includes a first angled portion and a second angled portion. In some cases, the deforming zone extends around the periphery of the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2008Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Brian Boggess, Grant Foreman, Skye Malcolm
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Publication number: 20090309389Abstract: A vehicle body panel having an integrated mounting device for mounting the body panel to a vehicle substrate is provided. The integrated mounting device includes a tower portion with a U-shaped base and an extended portion, and a U-shaped spring clip. The base has an open front and back and includes two opposing side walls and an upper portion. The upper portion is a two-tiered top where a first tier has a width greater than a width of the second tier. The extended portion has an inverted U-shape and is an extension of the second tier and is adapted to receive the spring clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Brian Boggess, Grant Foreman, Matthew Seman
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Patent number: 7600809Abstract: A vehicle body panel having an integrated mounting device for mounting the body panel to a vehicle substrate is provided. The integrated mounting device includes a tower portion with a U-shaped base and an extended portion, and a U-shaped spring clip. The base has an open front and back and includes two opposing side walls and a top. The top is a two-tiered top where a first tier has a width greater than a width of the second tier. The extended portion has an inverted U-shape and is an extension of the second tier and is adapted to receive the spring clip.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Brian Boggess, Grant Foreman, Matthew Seman
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Patent number: 7585009Abstract: A bracket for placement between the A-pillar and pillar garnish in an automobile, wherein the bracket includes a base and first and second mounting flanges for use in attaching the bracket to the A-pillar structure. The bracket also includes first and second handle flanges for use in attaching an occupant grab handle to the bracket. The bracket also includes a garnish mounting flange located between the base and handle flange. The garnish is secured to the bracket allowing the garnish to deflect slightly inwards and outwards, but not to such an extent that damage to the garnish occurs.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2006Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Justin Longwell, Scott Mudlin, Grant Foreman
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Publication number: 20090102217Abstract: A vehicle body panel having an integrated mounting device for mounting the body panel to a vehicle substrate is provided. The integrated mounting device includes a tower portion with a U-shaped base and an extended portion, and a U-shaped spring clip. The base has an open front and back and includes two opposing side walls and a top. The top is a two-tiered top where a first tier has a width greater than a width of the second tier. The extended portion has an inverted U-shape and is an extension of the second tier and is adapted to receive the spring clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Brian Boggess, Grant Foreman, Matthew Seman
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Publication number: 20090026739Abstract: An impact absorbing airbag module is disclosed. The module includes a chassis that holds an inflator, and is connected to a mounting system. The chassis includes a forward side wall, a first lateral side wall, a second lateral side wall, and a rear side wall. One of the side walls includes a deforming zone that includes a first angled portion and a second angled portion. In some cases, the deforming zone extends around the periphery of the chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Brian Boggess, Grant Foreman, Skye Malcolm
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Patent number: 7448642Abstract: An impact absorbing airbag module is disclosed. The module includes a chassis that holds an inflator, and is connected to a mounting system. The chassis includes a forward side wall, a first lateral side wall, a second lateral side wall, and a rear side wall. One of the side walls includes a deforming zone that includes a first angled portion and a second angled portion. In some cases, the deforming zone extends around the periphery of the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2006Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Brian Boggess, Grant Foreman, Skye Malcolm
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Publication number: 20080111395Abstract: A bracket for placement between the A-pillar and pillar garnish in an automobile is provided. The bracket includes a base and first and second mounting flanges for use in attaching the bracket to the A-pillar structure. The bracket also includes first and second handle flanges for use in attaching an occupant grab handle to the bracket. The bracket also includes a garnish mounting flange located between the base and handle flange. The garnish is secured to the bracket allowing the garnish to deflect slightly inwards and outwards, but not to such an extent that damage to the garnish occurs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2006Publication date: May 15, 2008Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Justin Longwell, Scott Mudlin, Grant Foreman
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Publication number: 20070235987Abstract: An impact absorbing airbag module is disclosed. The module includes a chassis that holds an inflator, and is connected to a mounting system. The chassis includes a forward side wall, a first lateral side wall, a second lateral side wall, and a rear side wall. One of the side walls includes a deforming zone that includes a first angled portion and a second angled portion. In some cases, the deforming zone extends around the periphery of the chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Inventors: Brian Boggess, Grant Foreman, Skye Malcolm