Patents by Inventor Nicole T. Bickley

Nicole T. Bickley 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: 10065567
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a cargo area at least partially defined by a first sidewall, a second sidewall disposed opposite the first sidewall and a floor cooperating with and extending between the first and second sidewalls. At least one tie down member is disposed on at least one of the first and second sidewalls. An auxiliary storage unit having a housing and a mounting bracket extending from the housing is removably secured to the at least one tie down member. The auxiliary storage unit is adjustable about the mounting bracket between at least a first position and a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Cheryl A. Garrison, Nicole T. Bickley, Michael J. Briskey
  • Publication number: 20170310133
    Abstract: A powered container apparatus is provided. The powered container apparatus includes a container configured to hold an item; an attachment and detachment part configured to attach and detach the container to and from a vehicle; a first electrical interface configured to receive power from a power source of the vehicle; and a second electrical interface configured to charge the item at the container by using the received power. The powered container apparatus may be used in a vehicle configured to be detachably connected to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventor: Nicole T. Bickley
  • Publication number: 20170120837
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a cargo area at least partially defined by a first sidewall, a second sidewall disposed opposite the first sidewall and a floor cooperating with and extending between the first and second sidewalls. At least one tie down member is disposed on at least one of the first and second sidewalls. An auxiliary storage unit having a housing and a mounting bracket extending from the housing is removably secured to the at least one tie down member. The auxiliary storage unit is adjustable about the mounting bracket between at least a first position and a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Cheryl A. Garrison, Nicole T. Bickley, Michael J. Briskey