Patents by Inventor Jason Michael Babbage

Jason Michael Babbage 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).

  • Collapsible cover for vehicle window or door
    Patent number: 10350977
    Abstract: An apparatus for partially covering a door or window opening in a vehicle comprises a collapsible cover. The cover may include a plurality of movable members adapted for moving along a support to at least partially expose the door or window opening. A plurality of movable members in the form of panels may be provided, along with actuators for rotating and/or moving one or more of the panels between the raised and collapsed configuration. One or more of the panels may be at least partially transparent or translucent, and seals may be provided for sealing the panels within the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Michael Babbage, Henry W Hausler, Danielle Marie Rodriguez
  • Collapsible tailgate arrangement and related method
    Patent number: 9950750
    Abstract: An apparatus for partially covering an end of a vehicle bed includes a tailgate comprising a frame adapted for moving between a raised position and a lowered position relative to the vehicle bed. The frame supports at least one member adapted for moving along the frame to at least partially expose the end of the vehicle bed without moving the frame to the lowered position. A plurality of movable members in the form of panels may be provided, along with actuators for rotating and/or moving one or more of the panels between the raised and collapsed configuration. A related method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Michael Babbage, Henry W. Hausler, Danielle Marie Rodriguez
  • COLLAPSIBLE COVER FOR VEHICLE WINDOW OR DOOR
    Publication number: 20180099550
    Abstract: An apparatus for partially covering a door or window opening in a vehicle comprises a collapsible cover. The cover may include a plurality of movable members adapted for moving along a support to at least partially expose the door or window opening. A plurality of movable members in the form of panels may be provided, along with actuators for rotating and/or moving one or more of the panels between the raised and collapsed configuration. One or more of the panels may be at least partially transparent or translucent, and seals may be provided for sealing the panels within the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Jason Michael Babbage, Henry W Hausler, Danielle Marie Rodriguez
  • COLLAPSIBLE TAILGATE ARRANGEMENT AND RELATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20170327158
    Abstract: An apparatus for partially covering an end of a vehicle bed includes a tailgate comprising a frame adapted for moving between a raised position and a lowered position relative to the vehicle bed. The frame supports at least one member adapted for moving along the frame to at least partially expose the end of the vehicle bed without moving the frame to the lowered position. A plurality of movable members in the form of panels may be provided, along with actuators for rotating and/or moving one or more of the panels between the raised and collapsed configuration. A related method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Jason Michael Babbage, Henry W. Hausler, Danielle Marie Rodriguez
  • Vehicle with a panel that is moveable to provide increased head room above a rear row of seats
    Patent number: 8556322
    Abstract: A panel that may be raised and lowered in the rear area of a vehicle to provide added headroom. The panel may be secured to an opening defined by a roof of the vehicle. The panel may be secured to an opening defined in a tailgate of the vehicle. Side walls and a real wall may be provided that extend between the opening and the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Michael Babbage, Henry W. Hausler
  • Vehicle with a panel that is moveable to provide increased head room above a rear row of seats
    Patent number: 8419120
    Abstract: A panel that may be raised and lowered in the rear area of a vehicle to provide added headroom. The panel may be secured to an opening defined by a roof of the vehicle. The panel may be secured to an opening defined in a tailgate of the vehicle. Side walls and a real wall may be provided that extend between the opening and the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Michael Babbage, Henry W. Hausler
  • Vehicle with a Panel that is Moveable to Provide Increased Head Room Above a Rear Row of Seats
    Publication number: 20120242104
    Abstract: A panel that may be raised and lowered in the rear area of a vehicle to provide added headroom. The panel may be secured to an opening defined by a roof of the vehicle. The panel may be secured to an opening defined in a tailgate of the vehicle. Side walls and a real wall may be provided that extend between the opening and the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Michael Babbage, Henry W. Hausler