Patents by Inventor Tracy Simpson

Tracy Simpson 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).

  • Integrated expandable cargo system for vehicles
    Patent number: 7121601
    Abstract: An integrated storage system for vehicles includes an expandable container secured to and extendable from a vertical panel of the vehicle to at least one predetermined position to accommodate cargo. The container is collapsible so that it is substantially flush with the vertical panel when not in use and may be made of fabric or netting, for example. A semi-rigid end panel with a handle may be secured to the container to facilitate deploying and stowing the container. Depending on the application, the container may be removable from the vehicle to transport cargo. The storage system may be integrated into various locations including a cargo area, behind a seat or seats, in a truck bed, or in the trunk of a vehicle, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: James A Mulvihill, Tracy Simpson, Thomas Hicks, Douglas Kroll
  • INTEGRATED EXPANDABLE CARGO SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20060022479
    Abstract: An integrated storage system for vehicles includes an expandable container secured to and extendable from a vertical panel of the vehicle to at least one predetermined position to accommodate cargo. The container is collapsible so that it is substantially flush with the vertical panel when not in use and may be made of fabric or netting, for example. A semi-rigid end panel with a handle may be secured to the container to facilitate deploying and stowing the container. Depending on the application, the container may be removable from the vehicle to transport cargo. The storage system may be integrated into various locations including a cargo area, behind a seat or seats, in a truck bed, or in the trunk of a vehicle, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2004
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Mulvihill, Tracy Simpson, Thomas Hicks, Douglas Kroll
  • Integrated retractable cargo tie-down
    Patent number: 6793449
    Abstract: Disclosed are a retractable tie-down cord assembly and a removable tie-down assembly for securing cargo in the cargo area of a station wagon, utility vehicle, mini van or the like. In one embodiment the tie-down cord assemblies also provides for a tie-down cords to be stored in the interior side wall of the vehicle and the tie-down cord hooks to be stored on the interior side wall of the vehicle and positioned so as to be available as utility hooks within the cargo area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Leak Corporation
    Inventors: Tracy Simpson, Douglas J. Kroll
  • Vehicle, toy, and/or replicas thereof
    Patent number: D700109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: John Brzustowicz, Ryan Dickman, Michael Gatza, Mark Hurayt, Andrew Olson, Dieter Rohkohl, Tracy Simpson-Meyer, Justin Yee
  • Vehicle, toy, and/or replicas thereof
    Patent number: D711786
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: John Brzustowicz, Tracy Simpson-Meyer
  • Side mirror for a vehicle
    Patent number: D815001
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Bruno Banceu, Carlos Cosme, Morris Henry, Ruben Lucescu, Dinesh Madugundi, Tracy Simpson-Meyer
  • Side mirror for a vehicle
    Patent number: D824305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Morris Henry, Tracy Simpson-Meyer