Abstract: A storage compartment comprising a housing, a lid, a lid damper, a storage tray, and a tray damper. The lid damper pivotally couples the lid to the housing about a pivot axis such that the lid is moveable between an open position and closed position. The tray damper pivotally couples the storage tray to housing about the pivot axis such that the storage tray is moveable between a lowered position and a raised position independent of the lid.

Abstract: A palm rest assembly includes a palm rest bracket and a palm rest pad. The palm rest assembly is for a console assembly of a vehicle. The center console assembly includes a console frame. The palm rest bracket includes a generally C-shape. The palm rest bracket includes a base wall, a side wall, and an upper wall. The base wall is mounted to the console frame. The side wall extends between the base wall and the upper wall such that the upper wall is cantilevered. The palm rest pad is coupled to the upper wall.

Abstract: A storage compartment comprising a housing, a lid, a lid damper, a storage tray, and a tray damper. The lid damper pivotally couples the lid to the housing about a pivot axis such that the lid is moveable between an open position and closed position. The tray damper pivotally couples the storage tray to housing about the pivot axis such that the storage tray is moveable between a lowered position and a raised position independent of the lid.

Abstract: A palm rest assembly includes a palm rest bracket and a palm rest pad. The palm rest assembly is for a console assembly of a vehicle. The center console assembly includes a console frame. The palm rest bracket includes a generally C-shape. The palm rest bracket includes a base wall, a side wall, and an upper wall. The base wall is mounted to the console frame. The side wall extends between the base wall and the upper wall such that the upper wall is cantilevered. The palm rest pad is coupled to the upper wall.

Abstract: A trim strip for lining an opening of an interior panel for a vehicle includes a first trim segment having a panel engaging side and an exposed side. A second trim segment extends outwardly from the first trim segment at a first end of the first trim segment. The second trim segment has a panel engaging side and an exposed side. A third trim segment extends outwardly from the first trim segment at a second, opposite end of the first trim segment. The third trim segment has a panel engaging side and an exposed side. A detachable support member is connected to the second trim segment along a first line of weakness and to the third trim segment along a second line of weakness. The detachable support member includes a datum member arranged and configured to be engaged by a panel datum member during installation of the trim strip at the opening to align and maintain spacing between the second and third trim segments.

Abstract: A trim strip for lining an opening of an interior panel for a vehicle includes a first trim segment having a panel engaging side and an exposed side. A second trim segment extends outwardly from the first trim segment at a first end of the first trim segment. The second trim segment has a panel engaging side and an exposed side. A third trim segment extends outwardly from the first trim segment at a second, opposite end of the first trim segment. The third trim segment has a panel engaging side and an exposed side. A detachable support member is connected to the second trim segment along a first line of weakness and to the third trim segment along a second line of weakness. The detachable support member includes a datum member arranged and configured to be engaged by a panel datum member during installation of the trim strip at the opening to align and maintain spacing between the second and third trim segments.

Abstract: A wireless charging system includes a charging pad including a base having a coil. The charging pad includes an electrical connector connected to the coil for supplying power to the coil. The charging pad can be connected by an AC cord to a household AC outlet via the electrical connector. The charging pad can also be connected to a vehicle connector for connecting the charging pad to a vehicle electrical supply. In this manner, the wireless charging pad can be used for both home and vehicle charging.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tray comprising: a) a base panel having two opposite edges adapted for sliding within grooves of a structure; b) a pair of electrical contacts located on the two opposite edges of the base adapted to conduct electricity; c) a battery recharging system adapted to provide one or more electromagnetic fields capable of transferring an electrical charge to a properly equipped electrical device having a rechargeable battery or a connection for a portable electronic device adapted to connect the portable electronic device to the power system of a host and/or other electronic systems of the host; d) means for connecting the pair of electrical contacts to the battery recharging system or to the connection to the portable electronic device; e) one or more display panels providing a surface for resting one or more rechargeable portable electric devices upon, such panels adapted to allow one or more users of portable electronic device to view one or more displays of the portable electro

Abstract: A storage container having a pivotable door pivotable between an open and closed position is provided. The storage container includes a housing configured to hold the pivotable door and a biasing member operable to bias the pivotable door between the open and closed position. A mount is disposed on the pivotable door. The mount includes a loading member. The biasing member is operatively connected to the mount. The biasing member is configured to engage the loading member so as to retain the biasing member in a fixed position with respect to the pivotable door prior to assembling the pivotable door to the housing. A method for installing or assembling a storage container having a pivotable door is also provided.

Abstract: A storage container having a pivotable door pivotable between an open and closed position is provided. The storage container includes a housing configured to hold the pivotable door and a biasing member operable to bias the pivotable door between the open and closed position. A mount is disposed on the pivotable door. The mount includes a loading member. The biasing member is operatively connected to the mount. The biasing member is configured to engage the loading member so as to retain the biasing member in a fixed position with respect to the pivotable door prior to assembling the pivotable door to the housing. A method for installing or assembling a storage container having a pivotable door is also provided.

Abstract: A magnet and panel assembly including at least a first panel having a first surface and a second wherein the panel has a configuration such that a magnetic field can extend past the first surface; a first magnetic source located on or near the second surface of the first panel; one or more magnetic source securing features adapted to hold the magnetic source on or near the second surface of the first panel wherein the source securing features are adapted to allow the first magnetic source to articulate in the x and y directions along a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the first panel.

Abstract: A wireless power charging or supply system provides a wireless charging coil mounted on or in a vehicle windshield. The wireless charging coil is positioned so that an electronic device that is mounted to the vehicle windshield will receive power from the wireless charging coil.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a unique solution for a storage console with a cord and media management system, including a movable tray assembly, for a vehicle that allows for provides a convenient system for display, storage (general storage and otherwise), power supply and other features for any number of media devices.

Abstract: A wireless charging system includes a charging pad including a base having a coil. The charging pad includes an electrical connector connected to the coil for supplying power to the coil. The charging pad can be connected by an AC cord to a household AC outlet via the electrical connector. The charging pad can also be connected to a vehicle connector for connecting the charging pad to a vehicle electrical supply. In this manner, the wireless charging pad can be used for both home and vehicle charging.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a unique solution for a storage console with a cord and media management system, including a movable tray assembly, for a vehicle that allows for provides a convenient system for display, storage (general storage and otherwise), power supply and other features for any number of media devices.

Abstract: A magnet and panel assembly including at least a first panel having a first surface and a second wherein the panel has a configuration such that a magnetic field can extend past the first surface; a first magnetic source located on or near the second surface of the first panel; one or more magnetic source securing features adapted to hold the magnetic source on or near the second surface of the first panel wherein the source securing features are adapted to allow the first magnetic source to articulate in the x and y directions along a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the first panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tray comprising: a) a base panel having two opposite edges adapted for sliding within grooves of a structure; b) a pair of electrical contacts located on the two opposite edges of the base adapted to conduct electricity; c) a battery recharging system adapted to provide one or more electromagnetic fields capable of transferring an electrical charge to a properly equipped electrical device having a rechargeable battery or a connection for a portable electronic device adapted to connect the portable electronic device to the power system of a host and/or other electronic systems of the host; d) means for connecting the pair of electrical contacts to the battery recharging system or to the connection to the portable electronic device; e) one or more display panels providing a surface for resting one or more rechargeable portable electric devices upon, such panels adapted to allow one or more users of portable electronic device to view one or more displays of the portable electro

Abstract: A removable storage module assembly configured for securement to the headliner in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The headliner includes a storage module receiving area formed therein having a securement portion disposed proximate the receiving area. A storage module having a housing, a fastener associated with the housing configured to engage the securement portion and a storage area defined in the housing is removably positioned in the storage module receiving area.