Patents by Inventor Nigel Giddons

Nigel Giddons 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: 9370882
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cost effective and efficient air circulation system for a rotomolded vehicle body, comprising: at least one inlet vent disposed at the lower front of the rotomolded body assembly for receiving the air; an outlet vents comprising at least one venting vane disposed at floor of the rotomolded body assembly for receiving the air from inlet vent and disposing the air to underside of the floor for cooling of the power train system located beneath the floor. A roof of the rotomolded body assembly receiving the air from inlet vents and disposing in the void of the rotomolded body assembly for cooling the passenger area, wherein the air is forced-in from inlet vents and forced-out through the outlet vents. A high volumetric throughput pressure is maintained between inlet and outlet vents comprising the said venting vane due to position thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: TATA TECHNOLOGIES PTE LIMITED
    Inventors: Nigel Giddons, John William Taylor
  • Patent number: 8960763
    Abstract: The present invention provides an assembly for controllable viewing angle for a vehicle. The system further provides configurable independent sunlight blocking or completely unobstructed options for the occupants in the vehicle having a panoramic view windscreen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Tata Technologies Pte Limited
    Inventors: Kevin Fisher, Jeff Beggs, Anthony Jones, Nigel Giddons, Adam Leece
  • Patent number: 8690226
    Abstract: The invention provides a structure for automotive vehicle manufactured by rotational molding process having enough stiffness, strength and durability to sustain the weight of passengers without requiring any supporting sub-frames. The multilayer structure along with foam layer is used to provide additional impact strength and reliability to the structure of the vehicle against accidents. The single step production of structurally complex shaped body parts for automotive vehicle enables economic manufacturing and assembly of the automotive vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Tata Technologies Pte Limited
    Inventors: Thomas Stephen Ellis, Nigel Giddons, John William Taylor, Kanu Chunilal Mehta, Gavin John Stormer, Kevin Fisher
  • Publication number: 20120100792
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cost effective and efficient air circulation system for a rotomolded vehicle body, comprising: at least one inlet vent disposed at the lower front of the rotomolded body assembly for receiving the air; an outlet vents comprising at least one venting vane disposed at floor of the rotomolded body assembly for receiving the air from inlet vent and disposing the air to underside of the floor for cooling of the power train system located beneath the floor. A roof of the rotomolded body assembly receiving the air from inlet vents and disposing in the void of the rotomolded body assembly for cooling the passenger area, wherein the air is forced-in from inlet vents and forced-out through the outlet vents. A high volumetric throughput pressure is maintained between inlet and outlet vents comprising the said venting vane due to position thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: TATA TECHNOLOGIES PTE LIMITED
    Inventors: Nigel GIDDONS, John William TAYLOR
  • Publication number: 20120068496
    Abstract: The invention provides a structure for automotive vehicle manufactured by rotational molding process having enough stiffness, strength and durability to sustain the weight of passengers without requiring any supporting sub-frames. The multilayer structure along with foam layer is used to provide additional impact strength and reliability to the structure of the vehicle against accidents. The single step production of structurally complex shaped body parts for automotive vehicle enables economic manufacturing and assembly of the automotive vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: TATA TECHNOLOGIES PTE LIMITED
    Inventors: Thomas Stephen Ellis, Nigel Giddons, John William Taylor, Kanu Chunilal Mehta, Gavin John Stormer, Kevin Fisher
  • Patent number: 6135537
    Abstract: A reinforced vehicle door assembly more efficiently manages side impact energy by transferring the impact energy through door hinge assemblies to the vehicle frame. The door frame assembly preferably includes first and second reinforcement members or intrusion beams which are attached directly to hinge assemblies. The hinge assemblies have a first hinge member adapted for fixed attachment to the vehicle frame. A second hinge member is pivotally attached to the first hinge member and fixedly attached to a tapping plate. The tapping plate is in turn fixedly attached to the frame of the door. One end of both of the reinforcement members is fixedly attached to an associated one of the mounting plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventor: Nigel Giddons
  • Patent number: 6019410
    Abstract: A fold out bed extender for a motor vehicle includes a rear panel, a first set of swing panels and a second set of swing panels articulable from a stowed position to an operable position. Each set of swing panels preferably has a leading panel, a trailing panel and a hinge pivotally interconnecting the leading panel and trailing panels. Each leading panel is adapted to be pivotally attached to the bed of the vehicle and each trailing panel is detachably coupled to the rear panel when the first and second sets of swing panels are in the operable position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler
    Inventors: Mark C. Trostle, Carl Mather, Nigel Giddons, David H. Walter