Patents by Inventor Philip Leonetti

Philip Leonetti 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).

  • Publication number: 20060091688
    Abstract: A rear load floor is formed with a first recessed storage well for holding cargo within the rear cargo area of the automobile. A second recessed storage well is formed in the floor of the first recessed storage well to store the spare tire and jack assembly. A removable panel is provided to cover the spare tire recessed well and maintain the integrity of the bottom of the first recessed storage well for the loading of cargo thereon. The second recessed storage well is positioned off center with respect to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle to accommodate the mounting of the vehicle exhaust system. The first recessed storage well includes a flange located at the conventional load floor position and supported from the rear side rails of the vehicle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: John McGuckin, Philip Leonetti
  • Patent number: 7036860
    Abstract: A rear load floor is formed with a first recessed storage well for holding cargo within the rear cargo area of the automobile. A second recessed storage well is formed in the floor of the first recessed storage well to store the spare tire and jack assembly. A removable panel is provided to cover the spare tire recessed well and maintain the integrity of the bottom of the first recessed storage well for the loading of cargo thereon. The second recessed storage well is positioned off center with respect to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle to accommodate the mounting of the vehicle exhaust system. The first recessed storage well includes a flange located at the conventional load floor position and supported from the rear side rails of the vehicle body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: John McGuckin, Philip Leonetti
  • Patent number: D546257
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Philip Leonetti