Patents by Inventor James Hugh Fowler
James Hugh Fowler 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: 11518296Abstract: A vehicle includes a seating assembly attached to a vehicle interior. A seat is rotationally operable relative to a seatback. A retention device is selectively positionable in a stored position or a cargo storage position and extends between the seatback and a floor area disposed adjacent to the seating assembly. The seat is selectively positionable in a seating position or a stadium position. The retention device in the cargo storage position, the seat in the stadium position, and a floor at least partially define an enclosure configured to secure cargo to the floor and the seat.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2019Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Hugh Fowler, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin Wayne Preuss
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Patent number: 11220220Abstract: A vehicle storage compartment is provided herein. The vehicle storage compartment includes a frame including a cross member. A track system having first and second tracks is coupled to first and second sides of the frame, respectively. A rotatable member is coupled to the cross member and configured to move from a closed position to an open position. A cover coupled to the cross member and configured to extend along the first and second tracks from a first position to a second position.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2018Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kevin Mozurkewich, James Hugh Fowler, Luis Javier Benavides
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Patent number: 11124123Abstract: A vehicle storage compartment is provided herein. The vehicle storage compartment includes first and second vertical members coupled to a first edge portion of a base and connected by a cross member. The first and second vertical members and the cross member define an aperture accessible from a vehicle-rearward location. The vehicle storage compartment includes a removable floor positioned on base.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2018Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Hugh Fowler, Luis Javier Benavides, Kevin Mozurkewich
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Patent number: 10967764Abstract: A seating assembly is attached to the floor and includes a seat that is rotationally operable relative to a seatback. A retention device is attached to the seat. When the seat is pivoted upright to a stadium position, the retention device is selectively deployable from a stored position to a cargo storage position that defines an enclosure at least partially defined by the seat and the floor.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Hugh Fowler, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin Wayne Preuss
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Publication number: 20200247304Abstract: A vehicle includes a seating assembly attached to a vehicle interior. A seat is rotationally operable relative to a seatback. A retention device is selectively positionable in a stored position or a cargo storage position and extends between the seatback and a floor area disposed adjacent to the seating assembly. The seat is selectively positionable in a seating position or a stadium position. The retention device in the cargo storage position, the seat in the stadium position, and a floor at least partially define an enclosure configured to secure cargo to the floor and the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Hugh Fowler, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin Wayne Preuss
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Publication number: 20200247285Abstract: A seating assembly is attached to the floor and includes a seat that is rotationally operable relative to a seatback. A retention device is attached to the seat. When the seat is pivoted upright to a stadium position, the retention device is selectively deployable from a stored position to a cargo storage position that defines an enclosure at least partially defined by the seat and the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Hugh Fowler, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin Wayne Preuss
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Publication number: 20200108777Abstract: A vehicle storage compartment is provided herein. The vehicle storage compartment includes a frame including a cross member. A track system having first and second tracks is coupled to first and second sides of the frame, respectively. A rotatable member is coupled to the cross member and configured to move from a closed position to an open position. A cover coupled to the cross member and configured to extend along the first and second tracks from a first position to a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2018Publication date: April 9, 2020Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kevin Mozurkewich, James Hugh Fowler, Luis Javier Benavides
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Publication number: 20200108776Abstract: A vehicle storage compartment is provided herein. The vehicle storage compartment includes first and second vertical members coupled to a first edge portion of a base and connected by a cross member. The first and second vertical members and the cross member define an aperture accessible from a vehicle-rearward location. The vehicle storage compartment includes a removable floor positioned on base.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2018Publication date: April 9, 2020Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Hugh Fowler, Luis Javier Benavides, Kevin Mozurkewich
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Patent number: 8651351Abstract: A cargo management assembly for a vehicle having a support structure having a utility wall and side supports. A cabinet assembly is operably connected with the support structure. A barrier partition is disposed above the utility wall. A floor member is disposed below the cabinet assembly and the barrier partition. The floor member includes a spare tire access panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Hugh Fowler, Gary R Fulkerson, Randy Michael Freiburger
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Patent number: 8303016Abstract: A stowage retainer is provided for retaining an object, such as a portable electronic device, in a vehicle. The retainer includes a body having at least a bottom wall and side walls. The retainer also includes one or more flexible retention arms extending from the body for retaining a device in the retainer. The flexible retention arms each comprise a flexible inner wire and a soft outer covering material. The flexible retention arms are bendable to reform into a desired configuration to retain a device in the retainer.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Junko Pauken, James Hugh Fowler
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Patent number: 8272675Abstract: A mounting bracket is attached to an instrument panel frame, and an aperture is formed in an upper surface of an instrument panel housing in alignment with the bracket to provide a hardpoint for attaching an adapter module. The adapter module is removably secured to the mounting bracket and is provided with component mounting features for securing electrical components such as a radio or radar device. Vehicle electric wiring internal to the instrument panel housing is easily connected with wiring associated with the components. The apparatus allows cost-effective and efficient customization of electrical components mounted to a vehicle instrument panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2010Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Hugh Fowler, Thomas W. Pietila, Anthony Ligi
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Publication number: 20120048903Abstract: A cargo management assembly for a vehicle having a support structure having a utility wall and side supports. A cabinet assembly is operably connected with the support structure. A barrier partition is disposed above the utility wall. A floor member is disposed below the cabinet assembly and the barrier partition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: James Hugh Fowler, Gary R. Fulkerson, Randy Michael Freiburger
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Publication number: 20120048897Abstract: A spare tire lift assist apparatus including a flexible container having a tire-receiving cavity. The flexible container includes a top wall and a bottom wall. First and second straps each are included and have a base portion that extends around and is fastened to the bottom wall and a strap handle proximate the top wall. The flexible container also includes a closable tire-receiving aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: James Hugh Fowler, Gary R. Fulkerson
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Publication number: 20110221224Abstract: A mounting bracket is attached to an instrument panel frame, and an aperture is formed in an upper surface of an instrument panel housing in alignment with the bracket to provide a hardpoint for attaching an adapter module. The adapter module is removably secured to the mounting bracket and is provided with component mounting features for securing electrical components such as a radio or radar device. Vehicle electric wiring internal to the instrument panel housing is easily connected with wiring associated with the components. The apparatus allows cost-effective and efficient customization of electrical components mounted to a vehicle instrument panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: James Hugh Fowler
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Publication number: 20100314521Abstract: A stowage retainer is provided for retaining an object, such as a portable electronic device, in a vehicle. The retainer includes a body having at least a bottom wall and side walls. The retainer also includes one or more flexible retention arms extending from the body for retaining a device in the retainer. The flexible retention arms each comprise a flexible inner wire and a soft outer covering material. The flexible retention arms are bendable to reform into a desired configuration to retain a device in the retainer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Junko Pauken, James Hugh Fowler
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Patent number: 7614689Abstract: A seat integrated tether system for use in a vehicle for the secure placement of an article on a vehicle seat. One or more retractable or extendable tethers are adapted for attachment to the side of the vehicle seat. By use of the system with the front passenger seat of a vehicle the driver may have ready access to the contents of the retained article, which may be an item storage article such as an open top bag, case or storage net.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2007Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Hugh Fowler, Kelly Michael Kohlstrand, Heidi Ann Dibble, Bari William Brown
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Publication number: 20080309062Abstract: A seat integrated tether system for use in a vehicle for the secure placement of an article on a vehicle seat. One or more retractable or extendable tethers are adapted for attachment to the side of the vehicle seat. By use of the system with the front passenger seat of a vehicle the driver may have ready access to the contents of the retained article, which may be an item storage article such as an open top bag, case or storage net.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2007Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: James Hugh Fowler, Kelly Michael Kohlstrand, Heidi Ann Dibble, Bari William Brown