Patents by Inventor Randy William Nurenberg

Randy William Nurenberg 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: 10710509
    Abstract: A collapsible storage bin is provided for a motor vehicle. The collapsible storage bin includes a first sidewall that is displaceable between a collapsed position and an erected position. First and second self-erecting end walls are connected to the first sidewall. Further, an end wall locking handle is provided. That end wall locking handle is displaceable between a stowed position and an end wall locking position that functions to secure the storage bin in the erected position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignees: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Rowland, Douglas Robert Thompson, Allan Wayne Getliff, Chris James Harmelink, Kenneth John Hulst, Tyler James Newkirk, Randy William Nurenberg, Rick Alan Anderson
  • Patent number: 10358069
    Abstract: An armrest assembly for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The armrest assembly for a vehicle interior comprises a base comprising an opening, an armrest configured to move to (a) a closed position to cover the opening of the base, (2) a raised position, and (3) an open position, a mechanism configured to move the armrest from the closed position to the raised position. The mechanism may be configured to prevent movement of the armrest from the open position to the raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Rick Alan Anderson, Thomas Scott Hodgson, Randy William Nurenberg
  • Patent number: 10100560
    Abstract: A component for vehicle interior is disclosed. The component comprises a base, a bin and a cover. The cover is configured to move relative to the base from a closed position to cover the bin to an intermediate position to partially uncover the bin to an open position to uncover the bin. The cover provides a latch. The latch is configured to secure the cover to the base at the closed position, the intermediate position and the open position. The latch is also configured to release the cover from the base at the closed position, the intermediate position and the open position. The latch comprises a button and two arms. The button is configured to facilitate movement of the two arms between an extended position and a retracted position. The two arms engage with the base to secure the cover to the base when the two arms are at the extended position. The two arms disengage with the base to release the cover from the base when the two arms are at the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinquiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Rick Alan Anderson, Randy William Nurenberg
  • Patent number: 10023088
    Abstract: A console for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The console comprises an armrest assembly and a storage compartment. The armrest assembly for the console is configured to facilitate comfort for vehicle occupants. The armrest assembly is adjustable between a lowered position and a raised position. The armrest assembly is also configured to facilitate access to the storage compartment. The armrest assembly may be configured to move between an open position and a closed position. The armrest assembly may provide a tambour door configured to facilitate access of the storage compartment. The storage compartment is accessible when the armrest or tambour door is at the open position; the storage compartment is covered when the armrest or tambour door is at the closed position. The console may also provide a cover (e.g. a shroud) configured to cover the storage compartment when the armrest is between the lowered position and the raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Rick Alan Anderson, Randy William Nurenberg, Kenneth Daniel Sherburn
  • Publication number: 20170267134
    Abstract: An armrest assembly for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The armrest assembly for a vehicle interior comprises a base comprising an opening, an armrest configured to move to (a) a closed position to cover the opening of the base, (2) a raised position, and (3) an open position, a mechanism configured to move the armrest from the closed position to the raised position. The mechanism may be configured to prevent movement of the armrest from the open position to the raised position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Rick Alan Anderson, Thomas Scott Hodgson, Randy William Nurenberg
  • Publication number: 20170072863
    Abstract: A collapsible storage bin is provided for a motor vehicle. The collapsible storage bin includes a first sidewall that is displaceable between a collapsed position and an erected position. First and second self-erecting end walls are connected to the first sidewall. Further, an end wall locking handle is provided. That end wall locking handle is displaceable between a stowed position and an end wall locking position that functions to secure the storage bin in the erected position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Rowland, Douglas Robert Thompson, Allan Wayne Getliff, Chris James Harmelink, Kenneth John Hulst, Tyler James Newkirk, Randy William Nurenberg, Rick Alan Anderson
  • Publication number: 20160340942
    Abstract: A component for vehicle interior is disclosed. The component comprises a base, a bin and a cover. The cover is configured to move relative to the base from a closed position to cover the bin to an intermediate position to partially uncover the bin to an open position to uncover the bin. The cover provides a latch. The latch is configured to secure the cover to the base at the closed position, the intermediate position and the open position. The latch is also configured to release the cover from the base at the closed position, the intermediate position and the open position. The latch comprises a button and two arms. The button is configured to facilitate movement of the two arms between an extended position and a retracted position. The two arms engage with the base to secure the cover to the base when the two arms are at the extended position. The two arms disengage with the base to release the cover from the base when the two arms are at the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Rick Alan Anderson, Randy William Nurenberg
  • Publication number: 20160311350
    Abstract: A console for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The console comprises an armrest assembly and a storage compartment. The armrest assembly for the console is configured to facilitate comfort for vehicle occupants. The armrest assembly is adjustable between a lowered position and a raised position. The armrest assembly is also configured to facilitate access to the storage compartment. The armrest assembly may be configured to move between an open position and a closed position. The armrest assembly may provide a tambour door configured to facilitate access of the storage compartment. The storage compartment is accessible when the armrest or tambour door is at the open position; the storage compartment is covered when the armrest or tambour door is at the closed position. The console may also provide a cover (e.g. a shroud) configured to cover the storage compartment when the armrest is between the lowered position and the raised position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Rick Alan Anderson, Randy William Nurenberg, Kenneth Daniel Sherburn
  • Patent number: 9409502
    Abstract: An armrest assembly includes a pivot joint positioned at a first longitudinal end of the armrest assembly. The pivot joint is configured to rotatably couple the armrest assembly to a housing of a vehicle interior component. The armrest assembly also includes an armrest configured to rotate about the pivot joint between a lowered position and a raised position. In addition, the armrest assembly includes an adjustment mechanism positioned at a second longitudinal end of the armrest assembly, opposite the first longitudinal end. The adjustment mechanism is configured to hold the armrest in one of a variety of vertical positions including the lowered position and the raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Inventors: Rick A. Anderson, Kenneth Daniel Sherburn, Randy William Nurenberg
  • Publication number: 20150239375
    Abstract: An armrest assembly includes a pivot joint positioned at a first longitudinal end of the armrest assembly. The pivot joint is configured to rotatably couple the armrest assembly to a housing of a vehicle interior component. The armrest assembly also includes an armrest configured to rotate about the pivot joint between a lowered position and a raised position. In addition, the armrest assembly includes an adjustment mechanism positioned at a second longitudinal end of the armrest assembly, opposite the first longitudinal end. The adjustment mechanism is configured to hold the armrest in one of a variety of vertical positions including the lowered position and the raised position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Rick A. Anderson, Kenneth Daniel Sherburn, Randy William Nurenberg
  • Patent number: 7823949
    Abstract: A vehicle trim component is disclosed. The vehicle trim component includes a base with a track. A panel movable between a first position and a second position and having at least one guide member at its lateral edge that engages the track as the panel is moved between the first position and the second position. A latch system including a catch and a biasing member. The guide member engages the catch when the panel is in the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Joel E. VandenHeuvel, Paul L. Gossett, Randy William Nurenberg, Jerry J. Luchies
  • Publication number: 20070246960
    Abstract: A vehicle trim component is disclosed. The vehicle trim component includes a base with a track. A panel movable between a first position and a second position and having at least one guide member at its lateral edge that engages the track as the panel is moved between the first position and the second position. A latch system including a catch and a biasing member. The guide member engages the catch when the panel is in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Joel E. VandenHeuvel, Paul L. Gossett, Randy William Nurenberg, Jerry J. Luchies
  • Patent number: 6929295
    Abstract: A latch device for a cover member includes a box body having at least of a pair of walls and an upside opening, a cover member that is mounted on the box body to enable the upside opening to be opened and closed, a handle member mounted on the cover member such that the handle member may rotate. The handle member includes a pair of claws formed at both ends of the cover member; and latch holes formed in the walls of the box body such that the pair of claws are engaged with the latch holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignees: Johnson Controls, Inc., Mitsubishi Jidosha Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Randy William Nurenberg, Joel Evan Vanden Heuvel, Allan Wayne Getliff, Kathleen Margaret Lathrop
  • Publication number: 20040130165
    Abstract: A latch device for a cover member includes a box body having at least of a pair of walls and an upside opening, a cover member that is mounted on the box body to enable the upside opening to be opened and closed, a handle member mounted on the cover member such that the handle member may rotate. The handle member includes a pair of claws formed at both ends of the cover member; and latch holes formed in the walls of the box body such that the pair of claws are engaged with the latch holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Randy William Nurenberg, Joel Evan Vanden Heuvel, Allan Wayne Getliff, Kathleen Margaret Lathrop