Patents by Inventor Robert C. Day
Robert C. Day 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).
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Publication number: 20190084393Abstract: A vehicle can include an A-pillar water management system. The system can include an inner body member of a vehicle. The system can include a channel member operatively connected to the inner body member. A channel can be defined at least partially by the channel member. The channel can open in a substantially vertically upward direction. The channel can have an open first end and a second end. The second end can be opposite the first end. The first end can be located closer to a front end of the vehicle than the second end. A seal, such as an A-pillar to front fender seal, can operatively engage the inner body member. The seal can extend in a substantially vertical direction. The channel can extend in a direction that is transverse to the seal. The channel can pass between the seal and the inner body member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2017Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Paxton S. Williams, Bryce M. Wassa, Robert C. Day
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Patent number: 10232693Abstract: A vehicle can include an A-pillar water management system. The system can include an inner body member of a vehicle. The system can include a channel member operatively connected to the inner body member. A channel can be defined at least partially by the channel member. The channel can open in a substantially vertically upward direction. The channel can have an open first end and a second end. The second end can be opposite the first end. The first end can be located closer to a front end of the vehicle than the second end. A seal, such as an A-pillar to front fender seal, can operatively engage the inner body member. The seal can extend in a substantially vertical direction. The channel can extend in a direction that is transverse to the seal. The channel can pass between the seal and the inner body member.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Paxton S. Williams, Bryce M. Wassa, Robert C. Day
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Patent number: 10220803Abstract: A vehicle bumper damage indication system is provided includes a damage indicator structured to be positionable in a space between a bumper of a vehicle and a body of the vehicle. The damage indicator is structured to be movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. An actuation mechanism is operatively coupled to the damage indicator and is structured to control movement of the damage indicator from the first configuration to the second configuration responsive to a predetermined amount of deflection of a portion of the bumper.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventor: Robert C. Day
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Publication number: 20180194312Abstract: A vehicle bumper damage indication system is provided includes a damage indicator structured to be positionable in a space between a bumper of a vehicle and a body of the vehicle. The damage indicator is structured to be movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. An actuation mechanism is operatively coupled to the damage indicator and is structured to control movement of the damage indicator from the first configuration to the second configuration responsive to a predetermined amount of deflection of a portion of the bumper.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: Robert C. Day
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Patent number: 9365133Abstract: The present invention relates to a close out bracket for securing a seat mounting structure to a support rail in a floor of a vehicle. The bracket has a generally flat center portion that is rigidly engaged between the seat mounting structure and the support rail. The bracket also has a curved portion extending radially outward from the center portion. The curved portion has a generally inverted U shape and extends along the perimeter of the center portion. The bracket serves as a finish trim piece by closing out along the edge of the floor covering that was cut to expose the support rail below.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Trevor J. DeLanoy, Robert C. Day, Vasudeva S. Murthy
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Patent number: 8840180Abstract: A vehicle tip-up seat wherein the seat includes a seat back having a front surface, a seat portion having an upper surface and a lower surface. The seat portion is pivotally mounted to the seat back at a first pivot point. An elongated support member extends generally perpendicular to and spaced apart from the lower surface of the seat portion. The elongated support member is fixed to the lower surface of the seat portion. At least one support bracket extends between the elongated support member and the lower surface of the seat portion to support the seat in the event of a crash as seat portion rotates downward. The seat further includes a cushioning foam fully covering the support bracket, the seat portion and the elongated support member.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2012Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Daisuke Itoh, Trevor J. DeLanoy, Robert C. Day, Vasudeva S. Murthy
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Publication number: 20140132052Abstract: A vehicle tip-up seat wherein the seat includes a seat back having a front surface, a seat portion having an upper surface and a lower surface. The seat portion is pivotally mounted to the seat back at a first pivot point. An elongated support member extends generally perpendicular to and spaced apart from the lower surface of the seat portion. The elongated support member is fixed to the lower surface of the seat portion. At least one support bracket extends between the elongated support member and the lower surface of the seat portion to support the seat in the event of a crash as seat portion rotates downward. The seat further includes a cushioning foam fully covering the support bracket, the seat portion and the elongated support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Daisuke Itoh, Trevor J. DeLanoy, Robert C. Day, Vasudeva S. Murthy
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Publication number: 20080303305Abstract: A vehicle includes a seat assembly for supporting an occupant above a floor and an adjustment mechanism providing generally horizontal movement of the seat assembly relative to the floor and substantially vertical movement of the seat assembly through an opening in the floor between a use position extending above the floor and a stowed position disposed in a storage space beneath the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventor: Robert C. Day
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Publication number: 20070182230Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat cushion and a seat back. The seat back is pivotally coupled to the seat cushion for movement between a generally upright seating position and a folded flat position overlying the seat cushion. The seat back has a front seating surface and an opposite back surface. The back surface has a console with at least one compartment with a hinged lid for storing objects therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2006Publication date: August 9, 2007Applicant: Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Vikas Bhatia, Hamshivraj S. Dhamrat, Robert C. Day, Masroor Fahim, Bill Deming, Michael A. Zielinski, George M. Chalhoub
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Patent number: 4697538Abstract: A mooring arm structure is provided including a first elongated arm mounted at one end for angular displacement relative to a dock supported mount about a horizontal axis extending transversely of the first arm and with the second free end of the first arm projecting outwardly beyond one marginal portion of the dock. The second end of the first arm has the upper end of a depending second arm anchored relative thereto and the second arm is constructed of shape retentive resilient material. The lower end of the second arm has a ball hitch socket assembly supported therefrom and an airplace-type shock absorber is connected between the lower end of the second arm and a longitudinal midportion of the first arm.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1986Date of Patent: October 6, 1987Inventor: Robert C. Day
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Patent number: 4124908Abstract: A rescue and transportation device constructed of flexible cloth-like material and including a bottom portion for receiving a victim, the bottom portion having a head end and a foot end with longitudinally extending first and second side flaps, the foot end and side flaps being configured for substantially surrounding the body. The foot end includes reinforcing members and the head end includes a head restraining device. Reinforcing webbing encircles the body lengthwise with spaced lateral webbing providing support adjacent the jointed portions of the body, the webbing when fastened, in conjunction with the head restraining device and foot supporting end, substantially immobilizing the body to create body rigidity utilizing the body's own weight and physical characteristics for transporting the victim.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1977Date of Patent: November 14, 1978Inventors: Oliver E. Burns, Robert C. Day
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Patent number: 4046421Abstract: A modular article of furniture capable of assuming a variety of shapes and configurations and having at least one body support structure having at least one seatrest unit and at least one releasably associated upper body support. The seatrest unit is formed in the geometric shape of either a square, triangle or rhombus, the sides of each individual unit being equal to one another and also equal to the sides of each other individual unit. The seatrest units may be combined and associated with each other and/or with one or more upper body supports to provide variable furniture configurations. The resulting modular article of furniture offers a variable and interchangeable body support structure having a floating appearance and wherein the seat support may comprise a soft-sided cushion arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1976Date of Patent: September 6, 1977Assignee: Charlton Company, Inc.Inventors: Albert M. Spound, Robert C. Day
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Patent number: D251938Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1978Date of Patent: May 29, 1979Assignee: Charlton Company, Inc.Inventors: Albert M. Spound, Robert C. Day
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Patent number: D251940Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1978Date of Patent: May 29, 1979Assignee: Charlton Company, Inc.Inventors: Albert M. Spound, Robert C. Day
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Patent number: D251998Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1978Date of Patent: June 5, 1979Assignee: Charlton Company, Inc.Inventors: Albert M. Spound, Robert C. Day
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Patent number: D252057Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1978Date of Patent: June 12, 1979Assignee: Charlton Company, Inc.Inventors: Albert M. Spound, Robert C. Day
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Patent number: D253377Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1978Date of Patent: November 13, 1979Assignee: Charlton Company, Inc.Inventors: Albert M. Spound, Robert C. Day
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Patent number: D253378Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1978Date of Patent: November 13, 1979Assignee: Charlton Company, Inc.Inventors: Albert M. Spound, Robert C. Day
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Patent number: D372044Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1994Date of Patent: July 23, 1996Assignee: Esselte Dymo, N.V.Inventors: Richard W. Ware, Robert C. Day