Patents by Inventor Michael M. Enciso

Michael M. Enciso 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).

  • Removable and stowable vehicle seat system
    Patent number: 11897375
    Abstract: A removable and stowable vehicle seat system includes a seat that can be folded into a compact form factor and a retainer provided in a cargo area of the vehicle to receive and retain the folded seat. The retainer is sized and shaped to receive the folded seat in a close arrangement to ensure the folded seat stays in place. A strap is also provided with tether hooks to secure the folded seat within the retainer by engaging the tether hooks to body anchors provided in the retainer. The floor recess of the retainer has features to easily receive a folded seat and position it into an optimal resting position. The floor recess may be provided with pads to engage with feet on the base of the folded seat. The pads serve to securely locate the seat within the retainer and to dampen vibration of the stored seat while the vehicle is in motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Brian D. Large, Francis M. Madrid, Michael M. Enciso, Derek S. Lindsay, Terrie L. Ellison, Randy A. Staib
  • REMOVABLE AND STOWABLE VEHICLE SEAT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230234483
    Abstract: A removable and stowable vehicle seat system includes a seat that can be folded into a compact form factor and a retainer provided in a cargo area of the vehicle to receive and retain the folded seat. The retainer is sized and shaped to receive the folded seat in a close arrangement to ensure the folded seat stays in place. A strap is also provided with tether hooks to secure the folded seat within the retainer by engaging the tether hooks to body anchors provided in the retainer. The floor recess of the retainer has features to easily receive a folded seat and position it into an optimal resting position. The floor recess may be provided with pads to engage with feet on the base of the folded seat. The pads serve to securely locate the seat within the retainer and to dampen vibration of the stored seat while the vehicle is in motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Brian D. LARGE, Francis M. MADRID, Michael M. ENCISO, Derek S. LINDSAY, Terrie L. ELLISON, Randy A. STAIB
  • Dual orthogonal mounting system
    Patent number: 11608122
    Abstract: A mounting system for clips on a vehicle body panel includes a first portion having a first mounting surface and a first through-opening in the first mounting surface being configured to receive a first clip; and a second portion having a second mounting surface and a second through-opening in the second mounting surface being configured to receive a second clip. The first mounting surface is orthogonal to the second mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael M. Enciso