Patents by Inventor Jim Carene

Jim Carene 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).

  • Vehicle stowage bin
    Patent number: 11014503
    Abstract: A vehicle comprising a stowage bin, an actuation assembly configured to actuate in response to an actuation signal, and a stowage bin closure operable between stored and fully deployed positions, wherein the actuation assembly is configured to deploy the stowage bin closure over an opening defined by the stowage bin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Chris O'Connor, Michael J. Andrus, Amanda Villerot, Sue Muscat, Jim Carene
  • Vehicle stowage bin
    Patent number: 10919478
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a stowage bin defining a compartment and an airbag mounted to the stowage bin. The airbag is deployable to an inflated position. When the airbag is in the inflated position, the airbag at least partially encloses the compartment. When in the inflated position, the airbag retains items, if any, that are stored in the compartment by an occupant of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Chris O'Connor, Michael James Andrus, Amanda Villerot, Sue Muscat, Jim Carene
  • VEHICLE STOWAGE BIN
    Publication number: 20200331416
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a stowage bin defining a compartment and an airbag mounted to the stowage bin. The airbag is deployable to an inflated position. When the airbag is in the inflated position, the airbag at least partially encloses the compartment. When in the inflated position, the airbag retains items, if any, that are stored in the compartment by an occupant of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: CHRIS O'CONNOR, MICHAEL JAMES ANDRUS, AMANDA VILLEROT, SUE MUSCAT, JIM CARENE
  • VEHICLE STOWAGE BIN
    Publication number: 20200331399
    Abstract: A vehicle comprising a stowage bin, an actuation assembly configured to actuate in response to an actuation signal, and a stowage bin closure operable between stored and fully deployed positions, wherein the actuation assembly is configured to deploy the stowage bin closure over an opening defined by the stowage bin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Chris O'Connor, Michael J. Andrus, Amanda Villerot, Sue Muscat, Jim Carene
  • Storage system
    Patent number: 10744949
    Abstract: A vehicle including a storage bin and a restraint control system. An actuation assembly is configured to activate in response to a signal from the restraint control system. A tether is operable between undeployed and deployed positions and the actuation assembly is configured to deploy the tether over an opening defined by the storage bin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologes, LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Andrus, Chris O'Connor, Jim Carene, Amanda Villerot, Sue Muscat
  • STORAGE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200180513
    Abstract: A vehicle including a storage bin and a restraint control system. An actuation assembly is configured to activate in response to a signal from the restraint control system. A tether is operable between undeployed and deployed positions and the actuation assembly is configured to deploy the tether over an opening defined by the storage bin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Andrus, Chris O'Connor, Jim Carene, Amanda Villerot, Sue Muscat
  • Slidable seatbelt buckle with integral ribbed cover
    Patent number: 8661625
    Abstract: A slidable buckle for a seatbelt includes a cover which has a number of ribs extending from the cover. The ribs function to limit noise caused by the buckle and webbing coming in contact with a vehicle's interior trim, while at the same time providing a softer, grippable surface for the buckle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies
    Inventors: Jim Carene, Robert Andrew Mical
  • SLIDABLE SEATBELT BUCKLE WITH INTEGRAL RIBBED COVER
    Publication number: 20120246894
    Abstract: A slidable buckle for a seatbelt includes a cover which has a number of ribs extending from the cover. The ribs function to limit noise caused by the buckle and webbing coming in contact with a vehicle's interior trim, while at the same time providing a softer, grippable surface for the buckle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Jim Carene, Robert Andrew Mical