Patents by Inventor Mark J. McGuire
Mark J. McGuire 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).
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Patent number: 11034385Abstract: A load impact management system for a vehicle includes a plurality of cross-vehicle support members extending from a first side of the vehicle to a second side of the vehicle opposite the first side of the vehicle, a shock tower spaced apart from the plurality of cross-vehicle support members and fixed to the vehicle frame rail, a first structural member extending along a first plane, a second structural member extending along a second plane separate from the first plane, and a third structural member extending along a third plane separate from the first and second planes. The first structural member defines a first load path between the center tunnel and the shock tower, the second structural member defines a second load path between the center tunnel and the shock tower, and the third structural member defines a third load path between the center tunnel and the vehicle frame rail.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Edward D. Moss, Mark J. McGuire, Peter M. Parlow, Robert M. Kielbik, Joshua Holder
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Patent number: 11034387Abstract: A vehicle body-variant adaptable shock tower system for a vehicle body structure having an axis, a vehicle frame rail arranged along the axis, a bulkhead arranged orthogonally relative to the frame rail. The system includes a shock tower spaced apart from the bulkhead and fixed to the frame rail. The system also includes a shock tower cap defining a plurality of receivers and a plurality of braces, wherein the number of braces corresponds to the body-variant. Each brace extends from the shock tower through a respective one of the receivers to the bulkhead, and is fixed to the shock tower and the bulkhead. The system additionally includes an adhesive applied between the shock tower cap, the plurality of braces, and the shock tower to thereby bond the shock tower cap, the braces, and the shock tower to each other and reinforce the vehicle body structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Edward D. Moss, Mark J. McGuire, Peter M. Parlow, John J. Jackson, Jeffrey A. Mosher
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Patent number: 11001304Abstract: A side impact load management system for a vehicle having a vehicle frame includes a plurality of cross-vehicle support members extending from a first side of the vehicle to a second side of the vehicle. A first structural member extends in a first vertical plane parallel to a vehicle body axis defined by the vehicle frame and coupled to the vehicle frame, the first structural member connecting the plurality of cross-vehicle support members on the first side of the vehicle. A second structural member extends in a second vertical plane parallel to the vehicle body axis defined by the vehicle frame and coupled to the vehicle frame, the second structural member connecting the plurality of cross-vehicle support members on the second side of the vehicle. The first and second structural members are configured to transfer a side impact load simultaneously to the plurality of cross-vehicle support members.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Edward D. Moss, Mark J. McGuire, Peter M. Parlow, Keith J. Saari, Mark T. Dingman
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Patent number: 10953924Abstract: A system for providing multiple variations of shock tower assemblies with a common vehicle body is provided. The system includes the common vehicle body including a vehicle body member comprising a plurality of bolt holes and a shock tower assembly. The shock tower assembly includes a bolt-on shock tower cap comprising a shock receiving cavity, a plurality of bolt fasteners attaching the bolt-on shock tower cap to the vehicle body member at the plurality of bolt holes, and shock tower components including a shock device. The shock tower components are configured to matingly engage with the shock receiving cavity.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Edward D. Moss, Mark J. McGuire, Keith J. Saari, Jagmail Singh Cheema
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Patent number: 10946898Abstract: A system for providing structural transmittal of force through a vehicle body of a mid-engine vehicle is provided. The system includes an elongated single member torsional box spanning a passenger compartment from a vehicle-forward portion of the passenger compartment to a vehicle-rearward portion of the passenger compartment, parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle body, and laterally centered upon a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle body. The system further includes four rails in a vehicle-forward position relative to the elongated single member torsional box, parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle body, and offset from the elongated single member torsional box. The system further includes four diagonal support members, each diagonal support member being connected at a first end to one of the four rails and at a second end to the elongated single member torsional box.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Edward D. Moss, Joshua Holder, Keith J. Saari, Mark J. McGuire, Peter M. Parlow, Robert M. Kielbik, Tadge J. Juechter
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Patent number: 10940893Abstract: A bulkhead for a vehicle body structure includes a panel. The panel has a contour defined by a contour length and characterized by an open section having three surfaces in a cross-sectional view. The bulkhead also includes a support member embedded in the panel. The support member includes an external form configured to interface with and match at least two of the three surfaces of the contour. The support member also includes a support member length configured to fit within the contour length and a boxed cross-section having a substantially uniform shape along the support member length. The bulkhead additionally includes an adhesive applied between the external form of the support member and the interfacing surfaces of the contour to thereby bond the support member to the panel and reinforce the bulkhead. A vehicle having a structure with such a bulkhead is also considered.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Edward D. Moss, Mark J. McGuire, Peter M. Parlow, Keith J. Saari, Eduardo B. Bugelli
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Patent number: 10926803Abstract: A system for providing structural transmittal of force through a vehicle body of a mid-engine vehicle is provided. The system includes an elongated single member torsional box spanning a passenger compartment. The system further includes two vehicle body side members spanning an outer lateral edge of the passenger compartment. The system further includes four rails parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle body. The system further includes four inner diagonal support members, each inner diagonal support member being connected at a first end to one of the four rails and on the second end to the elongated single member torsional box and being configured to transmit force from the one of the four rails to the single member torsional box. The system further includes four outer diagonal support members, each outer diagonal support member being configured to transmit force to one of the vehicle body side members.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Edward D. Moss, Mark J. McGuire, Peter M. Parlow, Keith J. Saari, Joshua Holder
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Publication number: 20210016837Abstract: A side impact load management system for a vehicle having a vehicle frame includes a plurality of cross-vehicle support members extending from a first side of the vehicle to a second side of the vehicle. A first structural member extends in a first vertical plane parallel to a vehicle body axis defined by the vehicle frame and coupled to the vehicle frame, the first structural member connecting the plurality of cross-vehicle support members on the first side of the vehicle. A second structural member extends in a second vertical plane parallel to the vehicle body axis defined by the vehicle frame and coupled to the vehicle frame, the second structural member connecting the plurality of cross-vehicle support members on the second side of the vehicle. The first and second structural members are configured to transfer a side impact load simultaneously to the plurality of cross-vehicle support members.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Edward D. Moss, Mark J. McGuire, Peter M. Parlow, Keith J. Saari, Mark T. Dingman
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Publication number: 20210016840Abstract: A load impact management system for a vehicle includes a plurality of cross-vehicle support members extending from a first side of the vehicle to a second side of the vehicle opposite the first side of the vehicle, a shock tower spaced apart from the plurality of cross-vehicle support members and fixed to the vehicle frame rail, a first structural member extending along a first plane, a second structural member extending along a second plane separate from the first plane, and a third structural member extending along a third plane separate from the first and second planes. The first structural member defines a first load path between the center tunnel and the shock tower, the second structural member defines a second load path between the center tunnel and the shock tower, and the third structural member defines a third load path between the center tunnel and the vehicle frame rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Edward D. Moss, Mark J. McGuire, Peter M. Parlow, Robert M. Kielbik, Joshua Holder
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Publication number: 20210016835Abstract: A system for providing structural transmittal of force through a vehicle body of a mid-engine vehicle is provided. The system includes an elongated single member torsional box spanning a passenger compartment. The system further includes two vehicle body side members spanning an outer lateral edge of the passenger compartment. The system further includes four rails parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle body. The system further includes four inner diagonal support members, each inner diagonal support member being connected at a first end to one of the four rails and on the second end to the elongated single member torsional box and being configured to transmit force from the one of the four rails to the single member torsional box. The system further includes four outer diagonal support members, each outer diagonal support member being configured to transmit force to one of the vehicle body side members.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Edward D. Moss, Mark J. McGuire, Peter M. Parlow, Keith J. Saari, Joshua Holder
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Publication number: 20210016833Abstract: A vehicle body-variant adaptable shock tower system for a vehicle body structure having an axis, a vehicle frame rail arranged along the axis, a bulkhead arranged orthogonally relative to the frame rail. The system includes a shock tower spaced apart from the bulkhead and fixed to the frame rail. The system also includes a shock tower cap defining a plurality of receivers and a plurality of braces, wherein the number of braces corresponds to the body-variant. Each brace extends from the shock tower through a respective one of the receivers to the bulkhead, and is fixed to the shock tower and the bulkhead. The system additionally includes an adhesive applied between the shock tower cap, the plurality of braces, and the shock tower to thereby bond the shock tower cap, the braces, and the shock tower to each other and reinforce the vehicle body structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Edward D. Moss, Mark J. McGuire, Peter M. Parlow, John J. Jackson, Jeffrey A. Mosher
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Publication number: 20210016838Abstract: A bulkhead for a vehicle body structure includes a panel. The panel has a contour defined by a contour length and characterized by an open section having three surfaces in a cross-sectional view. The bulkhead also includes a support member embedded in the panel. The support member includes an external form configured to interface with and match at least two of the three surfaces of the contour. The support member also includes a support member length configured to fit within the contour length and a boxed cross-section having a substantially uniform shape along the support member length. The bulkhead additionally includes an adhesive applied between the external form of the support member and the interfacing surfaces of the contour to thereby bond the support member to the panel and reinforce the bulkhead. A vehicle having a structure with such a bulkhead is also considered.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Edward D. Moss, Mark J. McGuire, Peter M. Parlow, Keith J. Saari, Eduardo B. Bugelli
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Publication number: 20210016836Abstract: A system for providing structural transmittal of force through a vehicle body of a mid-engine vehicle is provided. The system includes an elongated single member torsional box spanning a passenger compartment from a vehicle-forward portion of the passenger compartment to a vehicle-rearward portion of the passenger compartment, parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle body, and laterally centered upon a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle body. The system further includes four rails in a vehicle-forward position relative to the elongated single member torsional box, parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle body, and offset from the elongated single member torsional box. The system further includes four diagonal support members, each diagonal support member being connected at a first end to one of the four rails and at a second end to the elongated single member torsional box.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Edward D. Moss, Joshua Holder, Keith J. Saari, Mark J. McGuire, Peter M. Parlow, Robert M. Kielbik, Tadge J. Juechter
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Publication number: 20210016834Abstract: A system for providing multiple variations of shock tower assemblies with a common vehicle body is provided. The system includes the common vehicle body including a vehicle body member comprising a plurality of bolt holes and a shock tower assembly. The shock tower assembly includes a bolt-on shock tower cap comprising a shock receiving cavity, a plurality of bolt fasteners attaching the bolt-on shock tower cap to the vehicle body member at the plurality of bolt holes, and shock tower components including a shock device. The shock tower components are configured to matingly engage with the shock receiving cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Edward D. Moss, Mark J. McGuire, Keith J. Saari, Jagmail Singh Cheema
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Patent number: 9889806Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bus bar comprising a bar manufactured from a material that has a density of less than or equal to 2.70 grams per cubic centimeter; where the bar comprises a plurality of holes for facilitating contact between the bus bar and a grounding attachment. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising affixing one or more grounding attachments to a bus bar, where the bus bar comprises a bar manufactured from a material that has a density of less than or equal to 2.70 grams per cubic centimeter; where the bar comprises a plurality of holes for facilitating contact between the bus bar and a grounding attachment; and affixing the bus bar to the frame of an automobile.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2013Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Eric Roselli, Mark J. McGuire, Edward D. Moss, Daniel K. Davis
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Publication number: 20150107870Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bus bar comprising a bar manufactured from a material that has a density of less than or equal to 2.70 grams per cubic centimeter; where the bar comprises a plurality of holes for facilitating contact between the bus bar and a grounding attachment. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising affixing one or more grounding attachments to a bus bar, where the bus bar comprises a bar manufactured from a material that has a density of less than or equal to 2.70 grams per cubic centimeter; where the bar comprises a plurality of holes for facilitating contact between the bus bar and a grounding attachment; and affixing the bus bar to the frame of an automobile.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Eric Roselli, Mark J. McGuire, Edward D. Moss, Daniel K. Davis
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Publication number: 20150021883Abstract: A number of variations include a wheel stabilizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Eric Roselli, Mark J. Mcguire, Vincent R. Gonzales, Daniel K. Davis, Edward D. Moss
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Publication number: 20150021940Abstract: A number of variations may include a product including an energy absorbing component for a vehicle comprising at least one of a crush can, an insert for a cross car beam or a front impact extension.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Eric Roselli, Mark J. McGuire, Edward D. Moss, Daniel K. Davis, Peter M. Parlow, Giles D. Bryer
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Publication number: 20080172294Abstract: A system and method are provided for selling products in a modified Dutch auction format. A limited quantity of a designated product is offered for sale. The products are offered at an initial price, which is then discounted over time. Buyers may choose to purchase a product at any time after the modified Dutch commences, but buyers will receive a better final price the longer they wait to make a purchase; however, buyers must make a purchase before the last product is sold, or they will miss out on the deal entirely. A modified Dutch auction may be implemented in an online environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2007Publication date: July 17, 2008Inventors: Mark J. McGuire, Brian T. Wiegand
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Patent number: 7290831Abstract: The invention contemplates a body structure for a vehicle. The body structure includes a roof panel and a side frame. The attachment flange of an outer body side panel includes a roof mounting portion with a dual angle, a glass mounting portion at an angle that matches one of the dual angles, and a transition area where the dual angle of the roof mounting portion tapers to the glass mounting portion with the single angle.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2006Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventors: Michael G. Poss, Anthony V. Minatel, Bryan F. Lake, James J. Janick, Mark J. McGuire, Raymond F. Roantree, Michael D. Regiec