Patents by Inventor J. Donald Perrott

J. Donald Perrott 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).

  • Automotive vehicle having a structural reinforcement system for vehicle transport
    Patent number: 6503035
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle having a structural reinforcement system for maintaining the integrity of the vehicle during aircraft transportation is disclosed. The structural reinforcement system includes a pair of cables attached to a body member and a pair of frame members of the vehicle. The cables divert loads placed upon the frame members by aircraft restraints to the body member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventor: J. Donald Perrott
  • Bracket assembly
    Patent number: 6367751
    Abstract: A bracket assembly including a first bracket assembly that includes an annular portion and a pair of opposing flange members extending outwardly from the annular portion so as to define an open center between the pair of opposing flange members, and a second bracket assembly that includes a back plate and two opposing sidewall members extending outwardly from the back plate. The second bracket assembly is received in the open center defined by the first bracket assembly, wherein the first bracket assembly includes an extended back portion that projects axially beyond the top edge of the back plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventor: J. Donald Perrott