Patents by Inventor J. Peter Cansfield

J. Peter Cansfield 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).

  • Security system for a modular system in a vehicle
    Publication number: 20040084920
    Abstract: A security system for a modular system in a vehicle is provided and includes at least one elongated member configured for attachment to an interior portion of the vehicle, at least one module configured for attachment to the elongated member, a module interface unit communicating with the elongated member, and an identification unit coupled to the module and configured to interface with the module interface unit, so that the module interface unit is operable to authenticate the module when the module is mounted on the elongated member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Derek P. Trimble, Adam M. Shane, Eric S. Deuel, Lance M. Hilbelink, Kim L. Van Order, Curt R. Jonson, J. Peter Cansfield, L. Robert Hamelink, Dale A. Gort, Kermit M. Anderson
  • Modular system for a vehicle
    Patent number: 6669260
    Abstract: A modular system for a vehicle is provided which includes one or more elongated members adapted to be coupled to an interior portion of a vehicle, where one or more removable articles are configured for attachment to one or more of the members and a utility system provides utilities to the articles. One or more holders are positioned to align with the members and are coupled to the articles for attaching the articles to one or more of the members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Clark, Curt R. Johnson, J. Peter Cansfield, David B. Fry, Kermit M. Anderson, Bradley A. Beers, Darin R. Billot, L. Robert Hamelink, Dale A. Gort, Eric D. Rennie, Charles E. Beasley
  • Modular system for a vehicle
    Publication number: 20020163219
    Abstract: A modular system for a vehicle is provided which includes one or more elongated members adapted to be coupled to an interior portion of a vehicle, where one or more removable articles are configured for attachment to one or more of the members and a utility system provides utilities to the articles. One or more holders are positioned to align with the members and are coupled to the articles for attaching the articles to one or more of the members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Clark, Curt R. Johnson, J. Peter Cansfield, David B. Fry, Kermit M. Anderson, Bradley A. Beers, Darin R. Billot, L. Robert Hamelink, Dale A. Gort, Eric D. Rennie, Charles E. Beasley