Patents by Inventor Spencer Boyd, III

Spencer Boyd, III 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).

  • Airflow Regulation Assemblies for Vehicles Including an Active Grille Shutter Connected to a Reinforcement Member
    Publication number: 20240051382
    Abstract: A vehicle includes: a vehicle body; a support structure that is connected to the vehicle body and which is configured to provide a framework for one or more thermal components of the vehicle; a reinforcement member that is connected to the vehicle body and which is configured to absorb impact forces; and an airflow regulation assembly that includes an active grille shutter. The active grille shutter is mechanically connected to the reinforcement member such that the reinforcement member directly supports the active grille shutter in an elevated position (e.g., vertically above the reinforcement member).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Jasvir Singh, Spencer Boyd, III
  • Active Grille Shutters for Vehicles Including Integrated Pedestrian Guards
    Publication number: 20240051491
    Abstract: A vehicle includes: a vehicle body; a support structure that is connected to the vehicle body and which is configured to provide a framework for one or more thermal components of the vehicle; a reinforcement member that is connected to the vehicle body and which is configured to absorb impact forces; and an active grille shutter that is connected to the support structure. The active grille shutter includes an integral pedestrian guard that is configured for contact with a pedestrian's leg to protect the pedestrian's leg during an impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Jasvir Singh, Spencer Boyd, III
  • Active grille shutters for vehicles including integrated pedestrian guards
    Patent number: 11807186
    Abstract: A vehicle includes: a vehicle body; a support structure that is connected to the vehicle body and which is configured to provide a framework for one or more thermal components of the vehicle; a reinforcement member that is connected to the vehicle body and which is configured to absorb impact forces; and an active grille shutter that is connected to the support structure. The active grille shutter includes an integral pedestrian guard that is configured for contact with a pedestrian's leg to protect the pedestrian's leg during an impact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Jasvir Singh, Spencer Boyd, III