Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Palesano
Timothy J. Palesano 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: 10953929Abstract: A reinforcement unit joins a B-pillar and a side sill of a vehicle. The side sill includes an inner side sill panel and an outer side sill panel having an upper flange and a lower flange. The reinforcement unit includes an outer reinforcement member located between the inner panel and the outer panel of the side sill, the outer reinforcement member having an upper flange and a lower flange, an inner reinforcement member located between the inner panel and the outer panel of the side sill, and a shear plate attached to the upper flange and to the lower flange of the outer panel and spanning from the upper flange to the lower flange between the outer reinforcement member and the inner reinforcement member.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Carolyn A. Leblanc, Aron K. Madsen, Joseph M. Riggsby, Timothy J. Palesano
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Patent number: 10864947Abstract: A rear support structure for a vehicle includes a parcel cross-member and a brace assembly. The parcel cross-member extends from a first side structure to a second side structure of the vehicle and includes a first vertical member, a second vertical member, and an upper horizontal member that at least partially define an opening between the cargo area and the passenger compartment. The brace assembly includes a first brace extending across the opening and including a first end secured to the upper horizontal member adjacent a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle and a second brace extending across the opening and including a first end secured to the upper horizontal member adjacent to the longitudinal centerline. The first brace further includes a second end secured to the first vertical member and the second brace includes a second end secured to the first vertical member.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Timothy J. Palesano, Kevin A. Veverka, Christopher R. Freeman, Rafael Teran, Jr., Christopher Hinz
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Publication number: 20200307712Abstract: A rear support structure for a vehicle includes a parcel cross-member and a brace assembly. The parcel cross-member extends from a first side structure to a second side structure of the vehicle and includes a first vertical member, a second vertical member, and an upper horizontal member that at least partially define an opening between the cargo area and the passenger compartment. The brace assembly includes a first brace extending across the opening and including a first end secured to the upper horizontal member adjacent a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle and a second brace extending across the opening and including a first end secured to the upper horizontal member adjacent to the longitudinal centerline. The first brace further includes a second end secured to the first vertical member and the second brace includes a second end secured to the first vertical member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Timothy J. PALESANO, Kevin A. VEVERKA, Christopher R. FREEMAN, Rafael TERAN, JR., Christopher HINZ
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Patent number: 10730560Abstract: A reinforcement unit for a side sill of a vehicle is provided. The side sill includes an inner panel and an outer panel having an upper flange and a lower flange. The reinforcement unit includes an outer reinforcement member located between the inner panel and the outer panel of the side sill, an inner reinforcement member located between the inner panel and the outer panel of the side sill, and straps attached to the upper flange and to the lower flange of the outer panel and spanning from the upper flange to the lower flange between the outer reinforcement member and the inner reinforcement member, the inner reinforcement member being attached to the straps.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Carolyn A. Leblanc, Aron K. Madsen, Joseph M. Riggsby, Timothy J. Palesano
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Publication number: 20200148272Abstract: A reinforcement unit for a side sill of a vehicle is provided. The side sill includes an inner panel and an outer panel having an upper flange and a lower flange. The reinforcement unit includes an outer reinforcement member located between the inner panel and the outer panel of the side sill, an inner reinforcement member located between the inner panel and the outer panel of the side sill, and straps attached to the upper flange and to the lower flange of the outer panel and spanning from the upper flange to the lower flange between the outer reinforcement member and the inner reinforcement member, the inner reinforcement member being attached to the straps.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Carolyn A. LEBLANC, Aron K. MADSEN, Joseph M. RIGGSBY, Timothy J. PALESANO
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Publication number: 20200148277Abstract: A reinforcement unit for a junction of a B-pillar and a side sill of a vehicle is disclosed. The side sill includes an inner side sill panel and an outer side sill panel having an upper flange and a lower flange. The reinforcement unit includes an outer reinforcement member located between the inner panel and the outer panel of the side sill, the outer reinforcement member having an upper flange and a lower flange, an inner reinforcement member located between the inner panel and the outer panel of the side sill, and a shear plate attached to the upper flange and to the lower flange of the outer panel and spanning from the upper flange to the lower flange between the outer reinforcement member and the inner reinforcement member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Carolyn A. LEBLANC, Aron K. MADSEN, Joseph M. RIGGSBY, Timothy J. PALESANO
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Patent number: 10208523Abstract: A power tailgate mounting system for a vehicle includes a first gusset member and a second gusset member. The first gusset member is secured to an inward side of a roof rail of the vehicle at a rear end portion of the roof rail. The first gusset member has a first gusset tailgate motor mounting portion extending laterally inwardly from the roof rail for mounting an associated tailgate motor. The second gusset member is secured to the inward side of the roof rail at the rear end portion of the roof rail. The second gusset member has a second gusset tailgate mounting portion extending laterally inwardly from the roof rail for mounting the associated tailgate motor. The second gusset tailgate mounting portion overlaps the first gusset tailgate mounting portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Adam K. Swanson, Timothy J. Palesano, Ryan M. Stokes, Andrew W. Hegge
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Publication number: 20190040669Abstract: A power tailgate mounting system for a vehicle includes a first gusset member and a second gusset member. The first gusset member is secured to an inward side of a roof rail of the vehicle at a rear end portion of the roof rail. The first gusset member has a first gusset tailgate motor mounting portion extending laterally inwardly from the roof rail for mounting an associated tailgate motor. The second gusset member is secured to the inward side of the roof rail at the rear end portion of the roof rail. The second gusset member has a second gusset tailgate mounting portion extending laterally inwardly from the roof rail for mounting the associated tailgate motor. The second gusset tailgate mounting portion overlaps the first gusset tailgate mounting portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Adam K. Swanson, Timothy J. Palesano, Ryan M. Stokes, Andrew W. Hegge
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Patent number: 9409463Abstract: A vehicle structural member includes an outer member and an inner member secured to the outer member with a hollow cavity defined between the inner member and the outer member. The vehicle structural member further includes a bracket disposed in the hollow cavity and fixedly secured to the inner member for mounting an auxiliary component to the inner member. The bracket includes a main portion and at least one leg fixedly connecting the main portion to the inner member. The at least one leg includes a bulging portion enabling deformation of the bracket when a force is applied to the main portion of the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Nathaniel Taylor Brodoway, Timothy J. Palesano, Bradley J. Smith, Andrew K. Swayne, Nick A. Massaro
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Publication number: 20160167489Abstract: A vehicle structural member includes an outer member and an inner member secured to the outer member with a hollow cavity defined between the inner member and the outer member. The vehicle structural member further includes a bracket disposed in the hollow cavity and fixedly secured to the inner member for mounting an auxiliary component to the inner member. The bracket includes a main portion and at least one leg fixedly connecting the main portion to the inner member. The at least one leg includes a bulging portion enabling deformation of the bracket when a force is applied to the main portion of the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Nathaniel Taylor Brodoway, Timothy J. Palesano, Bradley J. Smith, Andrew K. Swayne, Nick A. Massaro
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Patent number: 8474903Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a vehicle roof member, a first panel, a second panel, and a serpentine-shaped reinforcement structure. The first panel connects with and depends downwardly from the vehicle roof member. The second panel connects with the first panel. The first panel and the second panel form, when connected, a vehicle pillar. The serpentine-shaped reinforcement structure includes a plurality of peak sections and a plurality of valley sections and is disposed in the vehicle pillar between the first panel and the second panel. The reinforcement structure is fixed to the first panel via a weld at a peak section. The reinforcement structure is closest to the second panel at a valley section. A method for manufacturing a vehicle body structure is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Timothy J. Palesano, Joseph M. Riggsby, W. Sanjaya A. Fonseka, Robert G. ZumMallen
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Publication number: 20120274098Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a vehicle roof member, a first panel, a second panel, and a serpentine-shaped reinforcement structure. The first panel connects with and depends downwardly from the vehicle roof member. The second panel connects with the first panel. The first panel and the second panel form, when connected, a vehicle pillar. The serpentine-shaped reinforcement structure includes a plurality of peak sections and a plurality of valley sections and is disposed in the vehicle pillar between the first panel and the second panel. The reinforcement structure is fixed to the first panel via a weld at a peak section. The reinforcement structure is closest to the second panel at a valley section. A method for manufacturing a vehicle body structure is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Timothy J. Palesano, Joseph M. Riggsby, W. Sanjaya A. Fonseka, Robert G. ZumMallen