Patents by Inventor Justin Longwell

Justin Longwell 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).

  • Tailgate liner assembly and method for vehicle tailgate
    Patent number: 9463685
    Abstract: A tailgate on a vehicle and a method of forming a tailgate for a vehicle includes a tailgate frame, a tailgate liner secured to the tailgate frame and a tailgate liner insert fixedly secured to the tailgate liner. The tailgate liner is formed of a first material and the tailgate liner insert is formed of a second material that is different from the first material. The tailgate liner insert is adapted to be accommodated within an insert aperture defined in the tailgate liner. The tailgate liner insert having an integrally molded feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Andrew Edward Barrow, Jason Dilley, Justin Longwell
  • TAILGATE LINER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE TAILGATE
    Publication number: 20150329066
    Abstract: A tailgate on a vehicle and a method of forming a tailgate for a vehicle includes a tailgate frame, a tailgate liner secured to the tailgate frame and a tailgate liner fixedly secured to the tailgate liner. The tailgate liner is formed of a first material and the tailgate liner insert is formed of a second material that is different from the first material. The tailgate liner insert adapted to be accommodated within an insert aperture defined in the tailgate liner. The tailgate liner insert having an integrally molded feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Andrew Edward Barrow, Jason Dilley, Justin Longwell
  • Side curtain air bag deployment pillar bracket and garnish
    Patent number: 7585009
    Abstract: A bracket for placement between the A-pillar and pillar garnish in an automobile, wherein the bracket includes a base and first and second mounting flanges for use in attaching the bracket to the A-pillar structure. The bracket also includes first and second handle flanges for use in attaching an occupant grab handle to the bracket. The bracket also includes a garnish mounting flange located between the base and handle flange. The garnish is secured to the bracket allowing the garnish to deflect slightly inwards and outwards, but not to such an extent that damage to the garnish occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Justin Longwell, Scott Mudlin, Grant Foreman
  • SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT PILLAR BRACKET AND GARNISH
    Publication number: 20080111395
    Abstract: A bracket for placement between the A-pillar and pillar garnish in an automobile is provided. The bracket includes a base and first and second mounting flanges for use in attaching the bracket to the A-pillar structure. The bracket also includes first and second handle flanges for use in attaching an occupant grab handle to the bracket. The bracket also includes a garnish mounting flange located between the base and handle flange. The garnish is secured to the bracket allowing the garnish to deflect slightly inwards and outwards, but not to such an extent that damage to the garnish occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Justin Longwell, Scott Mudlin, Grant Foreman