Patents by Inventor Matthew A. Stanczak
Matthew A. Stanczak 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: 9376067Abstract: A main trim panel has a trim surface, a plurality of first attachment parts and a recessed surface that is spaced apart from the trim surface. The recessed surface defines a flange that includes a first tether attachment part and a plurality of attachment parts. A sub-trim panel has a second tether attachment part and a plurality of fastener parts fixed to the attachment parts of the flange. A tether has a first end attached to the first tether attachment part and a second end attached to the second tether attachment part, such that with the sub-trim panel installed to the main trim panel, the sub-trim panel the covers and conceals the flange, the first tether attachment part and the tether, and with the sub-trim panel un-installed from the main trim panel the tether limits movement of the sub-trim panel relative to the main trim panel.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2014Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Stanczak, Tetsu Satou
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Publication number: 20160121810Abstract: A main trim panel has a trim surface, a plurality of first attachment parts and a recessed surface that is spaced apart from the trim surface. The recessed surface defines a flange that includes a first tether attachment part and a plurality of attachment parts. A sub-trim panel has a second tether attachment part and a plurality of fastener parts fixed to the attachment parts of the flange. A tether has a first end attached to the first tether attachment part and a second end attached to the second tether attachment part, such that with the sub-trim panel installed to the main trim panel, the sub-trim panel the covers and conceals the flange, the first tether attachment part and the tether, and with the sub-trim panel un-installed from the main trim panel the tether limits movement of the sub-trim panel relative to the main trim panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Matthew STANCZAK, Tetsu SATOU
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Patent number: 9278647Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a rear seat, a forward shelf and an aft shelf. The forward shelf is movable between first and second retention locations and the aft shelf is movable between horizontal and vertical retention locations defined by side wall structures. The second retention location is above the first retention location. In the second retention location the forward shelf is located proximate an upper end of the upright seatback. With the aft shelf in the horizontal retention location and the forward shelf in the first retention location, the forward shelf and the aft shelf are co-planar. With the seatback upright, the aft shelf in the vertical retention location and the forward shelf in the second retention location, the back surface of the seatback, the forward shelf and the aft shelf define an enclosed storage space.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Stanczak, Hidetake Matsuoka
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Publication number: 20150343953Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a rear seat, a forward shelf and an aft shelf. The forward shelf is movable between first and second retention locations and the aft shelf is movable between horizontal and vertical retention locations defined by side wall structures. The second retention location is above the first retention location. In the second retention location the forward shelf is located proximate an upper end of the upright seatback. With the aft shelf in the horizontal retention location and the forward shelf in the first retention location, the forward shelf and the aft shelf are co-planar. With the seatback upright, the aft shelf in the vertical retention location and the forward shelf in the second retention location, the back surface of the seatback, the forward shelf and the aft shelf define an enclosed storage space.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: Matthew STANCZAK, Hidetake MATSUOKA
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Patent number: 9096178Abstract: A first side wall structure and a second side wall structure each have a plurality of first shelf supporting surfaces and a plurality of first shelf guiding surfaces aligned with one another. The plurality of first shelf supporting surfaces defines a first retention location and a second retention location, and the plurality of first shelf guiding surfaces defines a first movement path extending horizontally between the first retention location and the second retention location. A first shelf moves from the first retention location to the second retention location along the first movement path. The first shelf is a first distance above a vehicle floor in the first retention location, and a second distance above the vehicle floor in the second retention location, the second distance greater than the first distance. In the first movement path the first shelf is inclined contacting the first shelf guiding surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Stanczak, Hidetake Matsuoka
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Patent number: 9073488Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a shelf and a removable member. The shelf is removably positioned in a shelf retention location between a first side wall structure and a second side wall structure within a vehicle cargo area. The shelf includes an upper surface having a first fastening structure and a lower surface having a second fastening structure. The removable member has a bar section and a fastener structure fixed to the bar section. The fastener structure is removably attachable to the first fastening structure or the second fastening structure such that with the fastener structure attached to the first fastening structure the bar section is positioned in a cargo movement restricting orientation along the upper surface of the shelf and with the fastener structure attached to the second fastening structure the removable member is in a stowed orientation adjacent to the lower surface of the shelf.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: Matthew A. Stanczak, Hidetake Matsuoka
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Publication number: 20050009639Abstract: A urethane-covered three-piece golf ball with a liquid-filled center, having a combination of center weight, thread windings, dimple configuration and compression that allows it to travel great distances, and to match the classic feel of ‘Balata’ balls, said combination at the same time complying with USGA regulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2004Publication date: January 13, 2005Inventors: John Calabria, Sanjay Kuttappa, Matthew Stanczak, Jens John, George Wallace, Lane Lemons