Patents by Inventor Scott Simon
Scott Simon 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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Patent number: 9409522Abstract: An assembly for mounting a door with a vehicle compartment includes an arm coupled with the compartment and with the door, a track fixed with the compartment, and a carrier pivotably coupled with the door and slidable along the track. The assembly further includes a spring coupled between the door and the compartment such that a contraction of the spring alone causes the door to move with rotation of the arm and movement of the carrier along the track.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Scott Simon, Christopher Emery Fesenmyer, Michael Neumann, Mike Sattler
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Patent number: 9387809Abstract: A console assembly includes an outer frame having a bin aperture defined therein, wherein an arcuate back wall extends from the bin aperture to within the outer frame. A rotatable bin is disposed in the bin aperture and includes an interior volume accessible through a rim. The rotatable bin is rotationally operable within the bin aperture between a closed position and an open position, wherein at least a portion of the rotatable bin is rotated through the bin aperture and the interior volume of the rotatable bin is accessible from above. A biasing mechanism extends from the arcuate back wall to the rear wall of the rotatable bin. The biasing mechanism includes a constant force spring that biases the rotatable bin toward the open position. A latch/release mechanism retains the rotatable bin in the closed position against a biasing force of the biasing mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2015Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Scott Simon, Christopher Emery Fesenmyer
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Publication number: 20160167588Abstract: A console assembly includes an outer frame having a bin aperture defined therein, wherein an arcuate back wall extends from the bin aperture to within the outer frame. A rotatable bin is disposed in the bin aperture and includes an interior volume accessible through a rim. The rotatable bin is rotationally operable within the bin aperture between a closed position and an open position, wherein at least a portion of the rotatable bin is rotated through the bin aperture and the interior volume of the rotatable bin is accessible from above. A biasing mechanism extends from the arcuate back wall to the rear wall of the rotatable bin. The biasing mechanism includes a constant force spring that biases the rotatable bin toward the open position. A latch/release mechanism retains the rotatable bin in the closed position against a biasing force of the biasing mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Scott Simon, Christopher Emery Fesenmyer
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Publication number: 20160159258Abstract: A console armrest assembly includes a support, a displaceable cover and a hinge pivotally attaching that cover to the support. A dampening strut is connected between the hinge and the support. Further, a detent mechanism is carried on the strut and a support for holding the cover in a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2014Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Scott Simon, Christopher Emery Fesenmyer
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Patent number: 9346387Abstract: A cup holder assembly includes a housing having a track member, wherein an insert, having first and second sides, is adjustably received on the track member in a vertical manner. The insert is adapted to be positioned within the housing in either an upright or inverted position. The insert thereby provides first and second storage configurations relative to the upright and inverted configuration of the insert within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Eric Rifel, Scott Simon
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Publication number: 20160052456Abstract: An assembly for mounting a door with a vehicle compartment includes an arm coupled with the compartment and with the door, a track fixed with the compartment, and a carrier pivotably coupled with the door and slidable along the track. The assembly further includes a spring coupled between the door and the compartment such that a contraction of the spring alone causes the door to move with rotation of the arm and movement of the carrier along the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Scott Simon, Christopher Emery Fesenmyer, Michael Neumann, Mike Sattler
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Patent number: 9266404Abstract: A floor console includes a climate control unit. A bracket of the floor console unit includes an interior surface facing the climate control unit and an exterior surface opposite the interior surface. An armrest is supported by the bracket and is moveable relative to the bracket. A gas spring extending from a first end connected to the armrest to a second end connected to the exterior surface of the bracket. The connection of the second end of the gas spring to the exterior surface of the bracket reduces packaging constraints for the climate control unit on the interior surface of the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Chris Emery Fesenmyer, Scott Simon
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Patent number: 9259362Abstract: An absorbent article having a first containment flap and a second containment flap each having a stem, an inner flap projection, and an outer flap projection. The stems of the first and the second containment flaps can be positioned laterally inward of the longitudinal side edges of the absorbent article. The stem can extend away from the body facing liner when the absorbent article is in a relaxed condition. The inner flap projection can extend laterally from the stem towards a longitudinal axis of the absorbent article and the outer flap projection can extend laterally from the stem away from the longitudinal axis and the inner flap projection when the article is in a relaxed condition. The outer flap projection can be bonded to the stem in at least a portion of one of the front waist region and the rear waist region.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Robert Lee Popp, Scott Simon Craig Kirby, Rodney Allan Butler, Kylie Brooke Bridger, Jeffrey Alan DeBroux, David Fleger Bishop, Michael John Faulks
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Publication number: 20160024816Abstract: The vehicle console security system includes a console having a body, a cover and an internal compartment. The cover is displaceable between a closed position closing the internal compartment and an open position allowing access to the internal compartment. An electronic locking assembly mounted to the cover locks the cover in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2014Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Scott Simon, Jeremy Gene Thurman
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Publication number: 20150375595Abstract: A floor console includes a climate control unit. A bracket of the floor console unit includes an interior surface facing the climate control unit and an exterior surface opposite the interior surface. An armrest is supported by the bracket and is moveable relative to the bracket. A gas spring extending from a first end connected to the armrest to a second end connected to the exterior surface of the bracket. The connection of the second end of the gas spring to the exterior surface of the bracket reduces packaging constraints for the climate control unit on the interior surface of the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Chris Emery Fesenmyer, Scott Simon
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Patent number: 9168181Abstract: A method of forming a containment system for an absorbent article that includes a front end region, rear end region, a first elasticized leg cuff and a second elasticized leg cuff. The method includes providing a first containment flap and a second containment flap that can each include a stem, an inner flap projection, and an outer flap projection. The method can further include securing the outer flap projection of the first containment flap in at least a portion of at least one of the front end region and the rear end region and securing the outer flap projection of the second containment flap in at least a portion of at least one of the front end region and the rear end region.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Robert Lee Popp, Scott Simon Craig Kirby, Rodney Allan Butler, Kylie Brooke Bridger, Jeffrey Alan DeBroux, David Fleger Bishop, Michael John Faulks
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Patent number: 9093773Abstract: An electrical socket cap includes a tether between the cap and an electrical socket, wherein the tether provides power to the cap. The cap is adapted to close an opening to the electrical socket in a closed position, and further adapted to allow access to the electrical socket in an open position. The cap further includes inner and outer surface which include one or more electrical ports disposed thereon. Electrical ports disposed on the inner surface are not accessible when the cap is in the closed position, while ports disposed on the outer surface of the cap are accessible when the cap is in the closed position. Electrical ports disposed on the inner surface are accessible when the cap is in the open position while the electrical socket is also accessible. The tether is electronically coupled to the electrical socket.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Thomas William Pietila, Scott Simon, Anthony Ligi, Andrew Schafer
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Patent number: 9073494Abstract: An overhead console assembly for a vehicle comprising a sunglass bin is disclosed. The sunglass bin defines an outer perimeter configured to be disposed in an overhead console. The overhead console assembly also includes a mirror assembly configured within the outer perimeter of the sunglass bin. The mirror assembly includes an axial engagement assembly that connects the mirror assembly to the sunglass bin. The axial engagement assembly comprises a damper operable to maintain a position of a conversation mirror about a positioning axis relative to the sunglass bin.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2014Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Scott Clark, Scott Simon, Michael Chan, Jeffrey Singer, Anthony Ligi
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Publication number: 20150171542Abstract: An electrical socket cap includes a tether between the cap and an electrical socket, wherein the tether provides power to the cap. The cap is adapted to close an opening to the electrical socket in a closed position, and further adapted to allow access to the electrical socket in an open position. The cap further includes inner and outer surface which include one or more electrical ports disposed thereon. Electrical ports disposed on the inner surface are not accessible when the cap is in the closed position, while ports disposed on the outer surface of the cap are accessible when the cap is in the closed position. Electrical ports disposed on the inner surface are accessible when the cap is in the open position while the electrical socket is also accessible. The tether is electronically coupled to the electrical socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Thomas William Pietila, Scott Simon, Anthony Ligi, Andrew Schafer
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Publication number: 20140367433Abstract: A cup holder assembly includes a housing having a track member, wherein an insert, having first and second sides, is adjustably received on the track member in a vertical manner. The insert is adapted to be positioned within the housing in either an upright or inverted position. The insert thereby provides first and second storage configurations relative to the upright and inverted configuration of the insert within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Eric Rifel, Scott Simon
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Publication number: 20140367434Abstract: A removable cup holder insert includes a support body, a first flap and a roll pin pivotally mounting the first flap to the support body. A first spring biases the first flap so as to pivot on the roll pin outwardly from the support body so that it can engage and steady a beverage container in position in a cup holder to which the insert is mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Scott Simon, Gary Bondy, Vishnukumar Sivanandham, Eric Rifel
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Patent number: 8910990Abstract: A portable electronic device dock includes a storage unit and a lid, wherein the lid is adapted to clamp a portable electronic device between a portion of the lid and a portion of the storage unit to retain the portable electronic device in a user-accessible display position. The device dock includes a slide assembly adapted to bias the lid to an open position and a clutch assembly adapted to retain the lid in a clamped position on the portable electronic device. The slide assembly is coupled to an axle member, which is further coupled to support arms disposed on the lid. The slide assembly is further coupled to the clutch assembly on an opposite end such that the clutch assembly can limit movement of the slide assembly to further limit movement of the lid.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Raymond Anthony Oldani, Scott Simon
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Publication number: 20140345788Abstract: A method of forming a containment system for an absorbent article that includes a front end region, rear end region, a first elasticized leg cuff and a second elasticized leg cuff. The method includes providing a first containment flap and a second containment flap that can each include a stem, an inner flap projection, and an outer flap projection. The method can further include securing the outer flap projection of the first containment flap in at least a portion of at least one of the front end region and the rear end region and securing the outer flap projection of the second containment flap in at least a portion of at least one of the front end region and the rear end region.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2013Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Robert Lee Popp, Scott Simon Craig Kirby, Rodney Allan Butler, Kylie Brooke Bridger, Jeffrey Alan DeBroux, David Fleger Bishop, Michael John Faulks
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Patent number: D731442Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: VIVINT, INC.Inventors: Todd Matthew Santiago, James Ellis Nye, Jeremy Bruce Warren, Alexander Dunn, Bruce Ehlers, Christopher Harris, Scott Simon, Lance Leo Dean, Christopher Acera
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Patent number: D761741Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: VIVINT, INC.Inventors: Todd Matthew Santiago, James Ellis Nye, Jeremy Bruce Warren, Alexander J. Dunn, Bruce Ehlers, Christopher Lee Harris, Scott Simon, Lance Leo Dunn, Christopher Acera