Patents by Inventor Gregory N. Brncick

Gregory N. Brncick 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).

  • Integrated soft center floor console
    Patent number: 8505997
    Abstract: A center console (20) includes a first panel (32) having a first upper surface (76) and a first padded portion (28). The first padded portion (28) includes a first outer cover (54). The first outer cover (54) is mounted to the first panel (32) such that a first cavity (56) is formed by at least a portion of the outer cover (54) and at least a portion of the upper surface (76). The first padded portion (28) also includes first padding (56) located, in the first cavity (56).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Jason M. Hipshier, David J. McCarthy, Scott W. Kaufmann, Gregory N. Brncick, Brian R. Dexter
  • Configurable seating and console system
    Patent number: 8376435
    Abstract: A seating and console system for use in a seating row and configurable between a seating configuration and a console configuration. The system comprises a seat including a seat base and a seat back, and a console mounted to an opposite side of the seat back. The seat back rotates between a first position to provide the seating configuration and a second position to provide the console configuration that divides the seating row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Brian R. Dexter, Jeffrey T. Stout, Gregory N. Brncick, Alan G. Greene, Steven D. Lepley, Joseph M. Thompson, Robert C. Fitzpatrick, Michael J. Burns, David J. Spykerman, Michael R. Catlin
  • Configurable Seating and Console System
    Publication number: 20100156128
    Abstract: A seating and console system for use in a seating row and configurable between a seating configuration and a console configuration is disclosed. The system comprises a seat including a seat base and a seat back; and a console mounted to an opposite side of the seat back. The seat back rotates between a first position to provide the seating configuration and a second position to provide the console configuration that divides the seating row.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Brian R. Dexter, Jeffrey T. Stout, Gregory N. Brncick, Alan G. Greene, Steven D. Lepley, Joseph M. Thompson, Robert C. Fitzpatrick, Michael J. Burns, David J. Spykerman, Michael R. Catlin
  • INTEGRATED SOFT CENTER FLOOR CONSOLE
    Publication number: 20100066115
    Abstract: A center console (20) includes a first panel (32) having a first upper surface (76) and a first padded portion (28). The first padded portion (28) includes a first outer cover (54). The first outer cover (54) is mounted to the first panel (32) such that a first cavity (56) is formed by at least a portion of the outer cover (54) and at least a portion of the upper surface (76). The first padded portion (28) also includes first padding (56) located, in the first cavity (56).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Jason M. Hipshier, David J. McCarthy, Scott W. Kaufmann, Gregory N. Brncick, Brian R. Dexter
  • Console storage enclosure
    Patent number: 7533918
    Abstract: This disclosed console is for mounting within a vehicle. The console includes a base configured to be coupled to the vehicle and a storage enclosure coupled to the base. The storage enclosure is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the base such that a first occupant is provided access to the storage enclosure. The storage enclosure is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The deployed position is configured to provide access to a second occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: David J. Spykerman, Jeffrey L. Barber, Michael R. Catlin, Gregory N. Brncick, Kevin W. J. Kim