Patents by Inventor Mark Cutshall

Mark Cutshall 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: 12091094
    Abstract: A vehicle frame rail includes a first half having a hole, a second half having a hole, a spacer locating member and a spacer. The second half is connected to the first half such that the hole in the first half is aligned with the hole in the second half and so as to form an enclosed space between the first half and the second half. The spacer locating member has a body section and a hole. The body section of the spacer locating member is spaced apart from the first half and the second half. The spacer has a first end, a second end and a bore extending from the first end to the second end. The spacer is located in the hole of the spacer locating member such that the bore is aligned with the hole in the first half and the hole in the second half.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: AM General LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Spehar, Hariton N. Poparad, Mark Cutshall, John T. McNally
  • Publication number: 20230249757
    Abstract: A vehicle frame rail includes a first half having a hole, a second half having a hole, a spacer locating member and a spacer. The second half is connected to the first half such that the hole in the first half is aligned with the hole in the second half and so as to form an enclosed space between the first half and the second half. The spacer locating member has a body section and a hole. The body section of the spacer locating member is spaced apart from the first half and the second half. The spacer has a first end, a second end and a bore extending from the first end to the second end. The spacer is located in the hole of the spacer locating member such that the bore is aligned with the hole in the first half and the hole in the second half.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: AM GENERAL LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Spehar, Hariton N. Poparad, Mark Cutshall, John T. McNally
  • Patent number: 11654975
    Abstract: A vehicle frame rail includes a first half having a hole, a second half having a hole, a spacer locating member and a spacer. The second half is connected to the first half such that the hole in the first half is aligned with the hole in the second half and so as to form an enclosed space between the first half and the second half. The spacer locating member has a body section and a hole. The body section of the spacer locating member is spaced apart from the first half and the second half. The spacer has a first end, a second end and a bore extending from the first end to the second end. The spacer is located in the hole of the spacer locating member such that the bore is aligned with the hole in the first half and the hole in the second half.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: AM General LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey R Spehar, Hariton N Poparad, Mark Cutshall, John T McNally
  • Publication number: 20220194481
    Abstract: A vehicle frame rail includes a first half having a hole, a second half having a hole, a spacer locating member and a spacer. The second half is connected to the first half such that the hole in the first half is aligned with the hole in the second half and so as to form an enclosed space between the first half and the second half. The spacer locating member has a body section and a hole. The body section of the spacer locating member is spaced apart from the first half and the second half. The spacer has a first end, a second end and a bore extending from the first end to the second end. The spacer is located in the hole of the spacer locating member such that the bore is aligned with the hole in the first half and the hole in the second half.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: AM GENERAL LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Spehar, Hariton N. Poparad, Mark Cutshall, John T. McNally
  • Publication number: 20060261644
    Abstract: A folding tray assembly includes a support member and a tray member. The tray member is pivotably supported by the support member and is moveable relative thereto between a use position and a stowed position. The folding tray assembly further includes a locking mechanism operable to selectively lock the tray member to the support member in one of either the use position or the stowed position. The locking mechanism is housed within the tray assembly such that the mechanism is not visible or accessible by an occupant, but rather remotely actuated by a handle or lever. The support member, tray member, and locking mechanism are assembled together using integrally formed fasteners and do not require the use of individual mechanical fasteners. In one exemplary embodiment, the support member, tray member, and locking mechanism are snap-fit together using a tab/slot arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Cutshall, Jozef Kwiecinski, Lawrence Scott, Harry Cebula
  • Publication number: 20050146170
    Abstract: A folding tray assembly is provided and includes a support member and a tray member, whereby the tray member is pivotably supported by the support member and moveable relative thereto between a use position and a stowed position. The folding tray assembly further includes a locking mechanism operable to selectively lock the tray member to the support member in one of either the use position or the stowed position. The locking mechanism is housed within the tray member such that the mechanism is not visible or accessible by an occupant, but rather remotely actuated by a handle or lever. In addition, the tray assembly eliminates external supports by providing support within the tray member, thereby providing an open space below the tray member and giving the tray assembly a generally L-shape in the use position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Cutshall, Joseph Parker, Lawrence Scott, John Carlson