Patents by Inventor Thomas C Booth

Thomas C Booth 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).

  • Patent number: 6779824
    Abstract: A cargo tray and table assembly for a motor vehicle having an enclosed rear cargo area including a floor portion and an opening. The assembly includes a main body coupled to a pivot system. The pivot system is further coupled to the rear cargo area of the vehicle. The pivot system is operable to move the main body between a stowed position within the rear cargo area and a use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Robert R Lazarevich, Paul Steffes, Thomas C Booth
  • Patent number: 6364343
    Abstract: A bracket is provided for assembling an airbag unit and interior vehicle components into a vehicle. The bracket efficiently utilizes the limited interior vehicle space to package all necessary components. To achieve this end, the bracket attaches to a frame member. Within the bracket is a cavity for securely holding an airbag igniter unit. The airbag igniter unit is attached, via a hose, to an airbag. The airbag is partially fit into a recess formed in the bracket. The bracket also maintains a mounting face, to which an interior grab handle can be secured. The bracket allows for the existence of an airbag subassembly which includes, the bracket, an airbag operatively attached to an airbag igniter unit, and an interior grab handle. Such a subassembly will improve overall vehicle assembly efficiency by reducing the amount of steps required in assembly, thus making the assembly process easier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Gary M Slota, Gerald F Burke, Thomas C Booth, Dennis F Stedman