Patents by Inventor Kevin T. Joy

Kevin T. Joy 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).

  • Patent number: 10040398
    Abstract: A number of variations may include a vehicle seatback support pivotally connected to the vehicle body, and wherein the seatback support includes an integrated storage cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: James F. Pywell, Matthew P. Meyer, Kevin T. Joy
  • Publication number: 20150298615
    Abstract: A number of variations may include a vehicle seatback support pivotally connected to the vehicle body, and wherein the seatback support includes an integrated storage cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: JAMES F. PYWELL, MATTHEW P. MEYER, KEVIN T. JOY
  • Patent number: 8980456
    Abstract: A modular battery pack and method of making a battery pack. The modular structure includes an open box with an interlocking features to allow for flexibility in assembly of numerous battery pack configurations. The design is such that numerous sub-module assemblies are formed that can be fastened, connected or otherwise secured to a tray, frame or other underlying primary support structure. Aligned stacks of individual battery cells can be placed within the volume defined within the box-like structure so that portions of the box-like structure move in response to a spring-like force imparted by the stack of battery cells. Adapter plates facilitate the modular construction by an interlocking connection between the box-like structure and the underlying support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Gary M. Insana, Andrew P. Oury, Barton W. McLaughlin, Kevin T. Joy