Patents by Inventor Rodney Phillips

Rodney Phillips 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).

  • Battery box system and method
    Patent number: 8122989
    Abstract: In the preferred embodiments, a novel system and method is for mounting a battery box within a vehicle is disclosed. The system and method includes, among other things, a novel battery box that is mounted between two chassis frame members that extend lengthwise along the vehicle. The battery box is supported on the frame members via a plurality of uniquely designed and arranged bracket members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Volvo Group North America, LLC
    Inventors: Chad Burchett, Rodney Phillips
  • Removably clamped platform
    Patent number: 7806465
    Abstract: A removable deck plate or platform for a vehicle includes a platform for placement on a vehicle frame, a clamping plate for clamping the platform against the frame, a clamping arm engageable with the clamping plate via a hole in the platform, wherein the clamping arm and the clamping plate are configured so as to clamp the platform to the frame upon moving the clamping arm into a position adjacent the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Volvo Group North America, LLC
    Inventors: Chad Burchett, Rodney Phillips
  • Removably Clamped Platform
    Publication number: 20090309390
    Abstract: According to some preferred examples, a vehicle having a removable deck plate or platform is disclosed. The vehicle preferably includes: a) a frame; b) a platform for placement upon the frame; c) a clamping plate for clamping against the frame; d) a clamping arm engageable with the clamping plate via a hole in the platform; and e) the clamping arm and the clamping plate being configured so as to clamp the platform to the frame upon moving the clamping arm into a position adjacent the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: Volvo Trucks North America, Inc
    Inventors: Chad Burchett, Rodney Phillips
  • Battery Box System and Method
    Publication number: 20090000843
    Abstract: In the preferred embodiments, a novel system and method is for mounting a battery box within a vehicle is disclosed. The system and method includes, among other things, a novel battery box that is mounted between two chassis frame members that extend lengthwise along the vehicle. The battery box is supported on the frame members via a plurality of uniquely designed and arranged bracket members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Chad Burchett, Rodney Phillips