Vehicle Attached Patents (Class 224/400)
  • Patent number: 6322123
    Abstract: According to the present invention, a storage compartment for the rear end of a speciality vehicle is provided. The storage compartment has a primary compartment that is slidably mounted to the vehicle body. Sub-compartments are pivotally connected to the side walls of the primary compartment. The sub-compartments are pivoted from a closed position wherein the sub-compartments overlie a base portion of the primary compartment to a open position wherein the sub-compartments are pivoted on a pivot connection to a position wherein they are outboard of the base. A deck lid is provided to enclose the storage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William Grant Garrison, Jeffrey M. Nowak, Thomas Scott
  • Patent number: 6318590
    Abstract: A travel facial tissue holder/dispenser is disclosed which is adapted for use with cup holders typically found in vehicles. The dispenser comprises a substantially cylindrical hollow container and a plurality of dry facial tissue paper. The container has a sidewall body, a closed bottom portion attached to one end of the sidewall body and an apertured top portion attached to the opposite end. The sidewall body also has a retention means to aid in retaining the dispenser within the cup holder. The apertured top portion comprises a lid attached to the sidewall rim, and a tissue dispensing flap or panel attached to the lid and/or sidewall rim. The plurality of facial tissues are stored within the container such that the tissues can be continuously and individually retrieved through the tissue dispensing flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: Lisa McMurray-Stivers
  • Publication number: 20010030436
    Abstract: A removable console assembly is provided that includes an upwardly extending main body defining an inner cavity. The main body has an open upper side and first and second panels pivotally attached to the main body for providing access to the inner cavity. A locking mechanism selectively locks both the first and second panels to the main body to prevent access to the inner cavity. A mounting assembly is attached to the floor for releasably receiving the main body. A latching arrangement includes a latch extending from a bottom surface of the main body and a handle disposed within the inner cavity for manually operating the latch. An electrical connector is provided and includes a first and second portions. The first portion is carried by the mounting assembly and electrically interconnected to a battery of the motor vehicle. The second portion in selective electrical communication with the first portion for providing power to various components of the console assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Inventors: Harlan E. Kifer, Mark C. Miner, Thomas W. Modick
  • Patent number: 6231098
    Abstract: A tunnel covering for a motor vehicle has a supporting structure in which at least one receiving space is provided, and at least one approximately vertically extending longitudinal wall. At least one lateral wall element is mounted on the integrally constructed supporting structure. The lateral wall element is assigned to the longitudinal wall of the supporting structure and which, at least in sections together with the lateral wall, bounds one or several hollow spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AG
    Inventors: Bernd Schenk, Tilo Volkmann
  • Patent number: 6095471
    Abstract: The invention herein relates to a kind of improved in-vehicle cup holder and the aforesaid in-vehicle cup holder is mainly comprised of a mounting plate, a cover plate, a left clip arm, a right clip arm and clip arm rod, and is innovative in that protruding knobs of a general hemispherical shape are molded onto each of the initial exterior ends of the lock tabs extending from the two lateral walls of the mounting plate body; furthermore, one hole is fabricated into each of the two lateral containment edges of the aforesaid cover plate body in an aligned configuration; such that at the completion of usage, the aforesaid cover plate is closed onto the aforesaid mounting plate and held securely in position by means of the aforesaid two lock tabs which are clasped to the aforesaid cover plate, thereby preventing the occurrence of separation, opening and falling; and, furthermore, will not vibrate or produce unpleasant sounds even in a moving vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Inventor: Pei-Hsiu Huang
  • Patent number: 6076792
    Abstract: A drinking vessel system that includes an insulated beverage cup that is fillable with a desirable beverage, sealable and then attachable to the handle of a lawnmower before mowing begins so that the beverage is readily available when break time arrives. The drinking vessel system includes an insulated beverage cup assembly, a permanent attachment block assembly, and a combined clamping and beverage cup securing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Natalie A. Dozeman
  • Patent number: 5800294
    Abstract: A portable basketball goal assembly mounted on the hitch of a vehicle is readily disassembled, packaged and stored in or on the vehicle for transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Inventor: Charles A. Naecker, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5732994
    Abstract: An adjustable cover assembly for a storage bin of a console mounted within a passenger compartment of an automotive vehicle has a hinge assembly for allowing rotatable and transverse movement with respect to the console, a lock pin engagable with the hinge assembly for locking the cover in a releasable lock position, and an indexing mechanism for positioning the cover with respect to the console when the cover is in an adjustment position so that the lock pin is properly engaged. In the releasable lock position, the cover is longitudinally fixed relative to the console, and when in the adjustment position, the cover is unlocked from the console to allow longitudinal adjustment with respect thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Sorin Stancu, Gerald A. Heath, Ionel E. Simplicean
  • Patent number: 5580019
    Abstract: The retrofitable fuel cap holder of this invention is and can be fixed on inner surface hinged vehicular gas cap lids. The cap includes a base, a support and a compression mechanism. Fuel is compressible in a direction substantially normal to an inner surface of the lid. The base has a fuel cap retainer, such as a notch, where the gas cap is placed during refueling. The support has adhesive for attachment to the inner surface of the lid and one of the base and support are conformable to the inner surface of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Inventor: Louis S. Glesser
  • Patent number: 5511842
    Abstract: Modularized vehicle security mounting system for converting a conventional four-door motor vehicle into a safely and well-equipped security vehicle having full conventional vehicular safety features while isolating passengers in the rear seating area and also while providing for running of wire harnesses from trunk to dashboard and for providing rear seating area climate control and sanitation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Inventor: John A. Dillon
  • Patent number: 5480079
    Abstract: A carrying container that is releasably attached to various ambulatory appliances by a mounting arrangement that has a common interface. The common interface is adapted to snugly mate with several different ambulatory appliances. The carrying container includes several compartments which are dimensioned to receive articles in a snug manner to secure the same during travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Inventor: Karl J. Douglass