Enclosed Compartment Patents (Class 296/24.3)
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Patent number: 11891017Abstract: An under hood storage system of a vehicle includes an under hood storage compartment located in an under hood area of a vehicle, and a hood assembly that, when in a closed position closes the under hood storage compartment. The hood assembly includes an under hood panel having a first portion formed from a first material, and a second portion surrounding the first portion defining an outer perimeter of the under hood panel. The second portion is formed from a second material softer than the first material. One or more attachment features secure the under hood panel to the hood assembly. The under hood panel interacts with the under hood storage compartment to close the under hood storage compartment.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Robert J. Kukla, Kyle C. Smith, Andre Hormiz
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Patent number: 11760382Abstract: An information processing device for managing a vehicle including a toilet unit, a tank unit connected to the toilet unit for storing waste that flows from the toilet unit, and a traveling unit capable of moving the toilet unit and the tank unit. The information processing device performs control for disconnecting the traveling unit from the toilet unit and the tank unit when installing a toilet. The information processing device includes a control unit configured to acquire a storage amount of waste in the tank unit and to generate commands to the traveling unit to cause the traveling unit to replace the tank unit when the storage amount of waste becomes equal to or larger than a predetermined amount.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Mitsuyoshi Ohno, Daiki Kubo, Yosuke Nozaki, Tsukasa Nakanishi, Hironori Aoyama, Seiji Yogo, Tae Sugimura, Yasuhiro Kobatake, Shinya Kijima, Osamu Fukawatase, Koji Yasui, Toshiyuki Kobayashi, Hitomi Nakatani, Toshinari Ogawa, Kohta Tarao, Kuniaki Jinnai, Sayaka Ninoyu, Takeshi Yamada, Nobuki Hayashi, Masahiro Nagano, Ryo Sato, Akihiro Ito
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Patent number: 11603093Abstract: An information processing apparatus for guarding at least one vehicle includes a controller. The controller is configured to acquire vehicle information including class information for a class to be held in the at least one vehicle and travel information for the at least one vehicle, determine hazard information attributable to holding of the class based on the acquired vehicle information, and determine security information for guarding the at least one vehicle based on the determined hazard information.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2021Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Ryuichi Kamaga, Kouki Moriya, Yui Ogura, Shintaro Matsutani
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Patent number: 11554704Abstract: A novel handrail that can be mounted on the side of a recreational vehicle proximate an access door that can be safely grasped by the user to assist in entering or exiting the interior of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2021Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Inventor: John Tinghitella
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Patent number: 11471724Abstract: A rooftop mount device for connecting to a roof of a portable gym and for attaching exercise equipment is described. The portable gym is a portable container, such as a shipping container, having a top surface, or roof, to which the rooftop mount is attachable. The rooftop mount device includes connection members. The rooftop mount can also include one or more horizontal stabilization members and equipment attachment elements. The connection members are attached to a roof of the container. Exercise equipment is attached to the parts of the rooftop mount device. The rooftop mount provides proper height and stability for the bars, racks, stands, cages, rigs and riggings, and other exercise equipment that are attached to the container's roof so that the equipment does not move during use by an exerciser. Systems and kits are also described, which include a rooftop mount device, various exercise equipment, and a portable container.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Sportslinq LLCInventors: Keith Mark Dery, Donald D. Fink, Stephen Fink, Steve Yang
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Patent number: 11103038Abstract: A toiletry and accessory holder is provided that is adapted to support a plurality of accessory items in a portable housing. The device supports a tissue paper dispenser, replacement tissue paper, lotion and sanitizer solution, hand towels, and straws from a single housing. The housing is well suited for use in a vehicle or in a hotel room, whereby several toiletry items are provided to the user upon need, in a single housing, and in a compact form. A tissue box is supported along one end of the housing, while a slot adjacent thereto provides access to an exposed tissue from the tissue box. Replacement tissues are stored opposite the tissue box, while a straw dispenser is disposed along the lower portion of the housing. Along the upper surface of the container are several recesses to support item such as sanitizer solution containers, hand towels, and drink containers.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Inventor: Marcus Gooden
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Patent number: 11069166Abstract: A container is provided which is modified to operate for a secure business (e.g. a retail business for the sale of a restricted access product). The container has a first pair of opposing sides and a second pair of opposing sides with a first door leading into a security vestibule. A second door is provided from the security vestibule into a restricted access space (e.g. an interior retail space, in which a restricted access product is displayed and available for sale). A security checkpoint is provided in the security vestibule. The first door and the second door are offset from each other such that restricted access space is not visible to a visitor without passing the security checkpoint. A method of permitting access to a restricted access product for sale through a modified container is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2020Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: 2654184 Ontario Inc.Inventors: Yakov Neiman, Dmitri Melamed, Michael Girgis, Idan Mizrahi
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Patent number: 11021082Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to vehicles capable of autonomous driving. These vehicles may include seats for accommodating different numbers of passengers. In some cases, the seats may be reconfigurable. For instance, a vehicle may include a first row of seating having a first, passenger use configuration. The first row may allow a passenger to sit in a seat of the first row of seating and access user input controls for the vehicle. The first row of seating may also have a second, folded configuration where the first row is in a folded configuration and no longer usable for passenger seating. The vehicle may also have a second row of seating. When the first row of seating is in the second, folded configuration, the second row of seating may still be usable for seating and may include additional legroom for the passenger as compared to when the first row of seating is in the first passenger use configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Waymo LLCInventors: YooJung Ahn, David Tse-Zhou Lu, Min Li Chan, Brian Douglas Cullinane, Adam Lee Frost, Philippe Robert Agostino Holland, Hassan Rashid Mir, Marcos Aniceto Villalón Caro, Isaac Lopes Nogueras
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Patent number: 10314206Abstract: A velocity cooled (VC) mobile data center (MDC) includes a volumetric container having an air intake opening providing an air intake path for exterior air to ingress into the container at a high velocity to provide a flow of cooling air that cools the heat generating IT equipment operating within the VC MDC while the MDC is mobile. An air intake damper is positioned within the air intake opening and can be selectively positioned between a fully opened position to a fully closed position. The VC MDC includes an air handling unit (AHU) configurable to operate in a standby mode or an active mode, ranging from providing minimal airflow to providing maximum airflow. The level of operation of the IT equipment and the amount of cooling provided by the AHU is controlled, based, in part, on a velocity of the VC MDC and resulting amount of cooling air being ingested.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.Inventors: Austin M. Shelnutt, Edmond I. Bailey
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Patent number: 10286850Abstract: A storage bin shell for a vehicle includes a main bin portion defining a storage bin having a latch opening and an integrated latch opening close-out member configured to provide a latch opening close-out. The integrated latch opening close-out member includes a hinged portion, which may be a living hinge. The hinged portion further includes a retainer for engaging a co-operating receiver defined in the main bin portion, whereby rotating or folding the hinged portion allows engaging the co-operating receiver by the retainer to define the latch opening close-out.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLCInventors: Gregory Paul Thomas, Marie L. Hall
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Patent number: 10259372Abstract: A mobile-type maintenance square-shaped bin including a bin body, a travelling mechanism provided under the bin body, a car head connected with one end of the bin body, an inlet and an outlet provided at the other end of the bin body, a sealed door provided on the inlet and the outlet, an allocation and transportation device mutually connected with a microcomputer signal provided at a front end of the bin body as well as provided over an internal portion of the bind body, an maintenance platform provided at a bottom of the internal portion of the bin body, a tool platform provided adjacently to the maintenance platform, an ash-removal mechanism provided at an upper portion of the maintenance platform, an air-conditioning device provided at an outer portion of the bin body, and a scanning mechanism provided at a front portion of the maintenance platform.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2017Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignees: STATE GRID HENAN ELECTRIC POWER CORPORATION MAINTENANCE COMPANY, STATE GRID HENAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, STATE GRID ZHENGZHOU ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY COMPANY, HENAN EPRI ELECTRIC POWER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Jiaxin Wu, Guoqing Jiang, Lu Li, Jinguang Zhang, Yingwen Li, Hui Shen, Dongsheng Xu, Xiaohui Wang, Xin Qu, Li Zhang, Haiyun Guo, Hui Lin, Tianye Niu, Qi Lan, Yongheng Ku, Lujiang Zhang, Xiaodan Wang, Runge Hu, Yong Lu, Furong Liu, Weihua Lian, Yucai Zhao
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Patent number: 10137818Abstract: A conveyer mechanism for a vehicle cargo area load floor includes a power seat assembly and a folding conveyer assembly carried by the power seat assembly and comprising a conveyer gearbox. A power seat motor is adapted to engage the conveyer gearbox when the power seat assembly is translated to a folded configuration. The power seat motor drives a conveyer drive gear when the power seat assembly is translated to the folded configuration, and drives a seat sector gear when the power seat assembly is translated to a deployed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLCInventors: Kyle Ness, Pattrick Loew
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Patent number: 9679317Abstract: A self contained, mobile assay facility built in a modified armored truck is completely equipped to smelt and assay precious metals, particularly gold and silver. An induction furnace melts the metal that is then poured into an ingot. The ingot is weighed and analyzed using an XRF alloy analyzer and the percentage of gold and/or other metals recorded. The value of the gold at current market prices is calculated and the assay and the value of the ingot is printed and given to the seller. The seller may opt to receive the ingot and pay the assayer an assay fee. Alternately, the seller may ask to be paid cash or by wire transfer that may be initiated and confirmed from within the mobile assay facility. The ingots may be safely stored or shipped directly from the mobile facility to a wholesaler for further processing.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: AOW HOLDINGS, LLCInventor: Chris Noyes
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Patent number: 9670647Abstract: A hydraulic excavator includes a hydraulic fluid tank cover that covers the side face of the body frame. A latching member is provided to the upper part on the rear face side of the hydraulic fluid tank cover in a state of being attached to the body frame. An insertion plate is provided to the lower part on the rear face side of the hydraulic fluid tank cover in a state of being attached to the body frame, and is disposed substantially along the vertical direction. A latched member is provided to the body frame and is latched by the latching member. A receiver is provided to the body frame, and the insertion plate is inserted therein. A fixing component is located more to the inside of the body than the upper end part of the exterior cover in top view in an attached state, and fixes the latching member to the latched member.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: KOMATSU LTD.Inventor: Kenji Sanada
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Patent number: 9517710Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a floor, an internal structure delimiting side panels of a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle, and a seat including a back part and a sitting part. The sitting part of the seat is detachable so that the sitting part can be entirely separated from the floor and from the internal structure of the vehicle to free access to a first recess in the internal structure of the motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: RENAULT s.a.s.Inventors: Miguel Correia, Guillaume Brotonne, David Lancelot
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Patent number: 9190044Abstract: A structure of a soundproof cover for an engine room is mounted on a body frame at a rear side of the engine room in which an engine is mounted. The structure may include two or more piece members that are detachably coupled to each other and collectively form the soundproof cover in a panel shape. The soundproof cover is to be mounted on the body frame so that one side surface of the soundproof cover is directed toward the engine and the other side surface of the soundproof cover is directed toward an interior of a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2014Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, NVH KOREA, INC.Inventors: Sang-Ill Lee, Jee-Young Youn, Sang-Ik Lee
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Patent number: 9132764Abstract: A mobile structure includes first and second rigid frames and first and second horizontal roof supports supported by the rigid frame. Each of the rigid frames includes a first vertical support, a second vertical support substantially parallel to the first vertical support, and a lateral rigid frame support extending perpendicularly at least from the first vertical support to the second vertical support. The mobile structure further includes a floor under the first and second horizontal roof supports, a wheel-axle assembly under the floor, and leveling assemblies that are extendable away from the floor. Each leveling assembly is in weight-bearing and in-line relationship with respect to one of the vertical supports of the first rigid frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Inventor: Micah F. Andretich
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Patent number: 9023279Abstract: A self-contained assay facility housed in a fixed-wing or rotary wing aircraft that is completely equipped to melt and assay precious metals, particularly gold and silver. An induction furnace melts the metal that is then poured into an ingot. The ingot is weighed and analyzed using an XRF alloy analyzer and the percentage of gold and/or other metals recorded. The value of the gold at current market prices is calculated and the assay and the value of the ingot is printed and given to the seller. The seller may opt to receive the ingot and pay the assayer an assay fee. Alternately, the seller may ask to be paid in cash, in bullion, by wire transfer, or by an open hedge. A transfer or hedge is initiated and confirmed from the assay facility. The ingots are securely stored in a safe within the assay facility.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: AOW Holdings, LLCInventor: Chris M. Noyes
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Patent number: 9005525Abstract: A transportable, self-contained assay facility built in a modified standard shipping container that is completely equipped to melt and assay precious metals, particularly gold and silver. An induction furnace melts the metal that is then poured into an ingot. The ingot is weighed and analyzed using an XRF alloy analyzer and the percentage of gold and/or other metals recorded. The value of the gold at current market prices is calculated and the assay and the value of the ingot is printed and given to the seller. The seller may opt to receive the ingot and pay the assayer an assay fee. Alternately, the seller may ask to be paid in cash, by bullion, wire transfer, or by an open hedge. A transfer or hedge is initiated and confirmed from the assay facility. The ingots may be securely stored in a safe within the assay facility.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: AOW Holdings, LLCInventors: Chris M. Noyes, Walter Nadonza
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Patent number: 8998284Abstract: A fully enclosed and self-propelled ice fishing house is operable from within the enclosure to control a tracked drive, a vertically movable floor, and vertical movement of an exterior auger. The movable floor may be raised for transport and lowered to the surface of the ice during fishing. The exterior auger is preferably in front of the vehicle, and a line parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle extends from the auger to a fishing opening portal in the movable floor.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2014Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Inventors: Russell P. Minahan, Raymond P. Minahan
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Publication number: 20150068005Abstract: A system for manufacturing homes is provided. An embodiment includes a sub-assembly plant for assembling planar sections of a home according to production schedule for custom homes. The embodiment also includes at least one final assembly facility located proximal to a subdivision where a plurality of the custom homes are to be situated. The final assembly facility is for receiving the planar sections from the sub-assembly plant and for constructing the homes from planar portions according to the production schedule.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Peter Gilgan, Jurgen Dirks, William Meevis, Walter Mitchell, Peter Vohsemer
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Publication number: 20150028617Abstract: A data center system can include a mobile support structure; one or more enclosures for removable electronic equipment where the enclosures are housed by the support structure; a cooling system in fluid communication with the enclosures for cooling of the electronic equipment where the cooling system is housed by the support structure; and a power system operably connected to the electronic equipment and the cooling system for supplying power thereto where the power system comprises a generator housed by the support system. The mobile data center can be moved to remote locations, and the electronic equipment can be placed in communication with a network when at the remote location. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventor: George Slessman
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Publication number: 20140353999Abstract: A container for particulate materials that is adapted to be mounted on a trailer for transport on a roadway includes a plurality of hoppers, a shell that is disposed over the plurality of hoppers, and an internal U-shaped divider plate between each pair of adjacent hoppers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventor: Bryan Yielding
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Patent number: 8888158Abstract: A data center system can include a mobile support structure; one or more enclosures for removable electronic equipment where the enclosures are housed by the support structure; a cooling system in fluid communication with the enclosures for cooling of the electronic equipment where the cooling system is housed by the support structure; and a power system operably connected to the electronic equipment and the cooling system for supplying power thereto where the power system comprises a generator housed by the support system. The mobile data center can be moved to remote locations, and the electronic equipment can be placed in communication with a network when at the remote location. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: IO Data Centers, LLCInventor: George Slessman
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Publication number: 20140232130Abstract: A controller assembly includes a base plate, a bracket, and a first controller main body. The base plate includes a through hole and a frame having an upper surface and a lower surface and surrounding the through hole. The bracket has first and second flange portions supported on the upper surface of the frame at positions opposite to each other over the through hole, first and second side portions coupled respectively to the first and second flange portions and passing through the though hole; and a bottom portion coupled to both of the first and second side portions on the side of the lower surface of the frame. The first controller main body is mounted on a bottom portion of the bracket. Accordingly, a controller assembly which can be readily assembled, a cab of a work implement, and a work machine can be obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: KOMATSU LTD.Inventors: Hiroaki Tanaka, Daisuke Tsukamoto, Hirokazu Sugimoto, Tomoyuki Imada, Yoshiaki Honma
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Publication number: 20140151980Abstract: Some embodiments relate to an example towable power generation system. The towable power generation system includes a guide that facilitates mounting the enclosure onto a base. In some embodiments, the guide is attached to the enclosure. When enclosure is mounted on the towable power generation system, the guide on the enclosure engages another portion of the towable power generation system as the enclosure is assembled onto (or removed from) the rest of towable power generation system. The guide facilitates alignment and mounting of the enclosure relative to the towable power generation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Kohler Co.Inventors: Joshua Ziebert, Dawn Vertz
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Patent number: 8733812Abstract: Described are methods, systems, and apparatus relating to a modular data center. In some embodiments, a modular data center includes one or more data modules. The modular data center includes a network module connected to the one or more data modules, the network module containing equipment for facilitating data communications by the one or more data modules. The modular data center includes a power module connected to the one or more data modules and the network module, the power module containing electronics equipment for conditioning and distributing power to the one or more data modules and the network module.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: IO Data Centers, LLCInventor: George Slessman
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Publication number: 20140117694Abstract: A mobile structure includes first and second rigid frames and first and second horizontal roof supports supported by the rigid frame. Each of the rigid frames includes a first vertical support, a second vertical support substantially parallel to the first vertical support, and a lateral rigid frame support extending perpendicularly at least from the first vertical support to the second vertical support. The mobile structure further includes a floor under the first and second horizontal roof supports, a wheel-axle assembly under the floor, and leveling assemblies that are extendable away from the floor. Each leveling assembly is in weight-bearing and in-line relationship with respect to one of the vertical supports of the first rigid frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventor: Micah F. Andretich
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Publication number: 20140103678Abstract: A data center system can include a mobile support structure; one or more enclosures for removable electronic equipment where the enclosures are housed by the support structure; a cooling system in fluid communication with the enclosures for cooling of the electronic equipment where the cooling system is housed by the support structure; and a power system operably connected to the electronic equipment and the cooling system for supplying power thereto where the power system comprises a generator housed by the support system. The mobile data center can be moved to remote locations, and the electronic equipment can be placed in communication with a network when at the remote location. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventor: IO Data Centers, LLC
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Patent number: 8684437Abstract: A portable mobile recycling center having a drop deck semi-trailer with an enclosed storefront section for office and storage with a bulk recycling section comprising an articulated boom mounted thereto providing means for handling and weighing recyclables and a roll-off recyclables receptacle at the rear of the trailer providing for bulk storage of recyclables. The mobile unit provides recycling opportunities for residential areas that have no means of recycling their large and small unwanted materials.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Inventor: Jeff L. Collins
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Patent number: 8662558Abstract: A vehicular storage system for providing secure storage of tools, sporting goods, and other equipment while maintaining quick removal characteristics. The system includes at least one storage assembly and a mounting assembly. Each one of the storage assemblies includes a bottom wall, a perimeter wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall, and a lid portion for selectively closing at least a portion of a compartment formed by the bottom wall and the perimeter wall. The mounting assembly is designed to be coupleable to a vehicle, such as a pick-up truck, sport utility vehicle, all terrain vehicle, boat, or other suitable vehicle. The mounting assembly facilitates removably mounting the storage assembly to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2009Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Inventors: Ryan A Kolb, Denis Knobloch
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Patent number: 8662506Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multi-function cart for storing and transporting emergency or other supplies. The multi-function cart comprises two shells that can be secured together to form a transportable storage container. When separated, each shell is convertible into various configurations that can be used to sustain life during and after a disaster as well as to clean-up and rebuild after a disaster has occurred. The multi-function cart can also be used recreationally. In this manner, the multi-function cart enables victims to quickly care for themselves, and encourages victims to immediately begin the clean-up and rebuilding process. Each shell is convertible into different configurations using various tubes. Hub brackets on opposing sides of the shell include adapters to which any of the tubes can be connected. The tubes can be connected to the adapters in an upward or a downward orientation to form different configurations.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Inventor: Troy Bengtzen
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Publication number: 20140054916Abstract: A composite commercial walk-in van body is constructed via lightweight, composite structures. A composite floor structure having integral logistic tracks are joined to composite sidewalls that include integral rub rails that also integrally formed logistic tracks on an interior thereof. Pigment molded lower body panels that extend beyond the sidewalls are fully replaceable to enhance durability and maintenance of the walk-in van body. A one-piece molded roof eliminates leaks. Any necessary rivets are captured so as to prevent any wet-to-dry surface penetration. An easily accessible washer fluid and brake fluid reservoir aid in the maintenance and operability of the walk-in van body. Such elements contribute to substantial weight reduction, and increase in durability, functionality, and fuel economy of walk-in vans utilizing such a composite body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Spartan Motors, Inc.Inventors: John E. Knudtson, Timothy F. Marling, Eugene A. Dylewski, II
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Patent number: 8651545Abstract: A lifting system can be used to move an item between a use position and a stowed position in a structure such as a vehicle or home. The item may be an article of furniture, an appliance, a storage unit, a platform, workbench, or the like. The lifting system may be motorized and/or utilize a flexible drive to move the item. The lifting system may be used to reciprocally move the item between the use position and the stowed position in the structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Lippert Components, Inc.Inventor: C. Martin Rasmussen
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Patent number: 8622454Abstract: A mobile structure includes first and second rigid frames and first and second horizontal roof supports supported by the rigid frame. Each of the rigid frames includes a first vertical support, a second vertical support substantially parallel to the first vertical support, and a lateral rigid frame support extending perpendicularly at least from the first vertical support to the second vertical support. The mobile structure further includes a floor under the first and second horizontal roof supports, a wheel-axle assembly under the floor, and leveling assemblies that are extendable away from the floor. Each leveling assembly is in weight-bearing and in-line relationship with respect to one of the vertical supports of the first rigid frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Inventor: Micah F. Andretich
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Patent number: 8586381Abstract: A mobile intra-operative microscopic diagnosis laboratory capable of analyzing fresh tissue specimens and providing intra-operative consultation within 20 minutes is described. The mobile laboratory is preferably a van and contains a cryostat for freezing the fresh tissue specimens and a means for cutting the specimens. In addition, it also contains the means for reading the slides to make microscopic diagnosis and a means for handling for fresh tissue and a means for indicating various locations in the specimen, preferably by inking them. It preferably contains a stainer for staining the samples and an intercom for communicating the microscopic diagnosis back to the operating room.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Inventor: V. Raman Sukumar
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Patent number: 8573345Abstract: A work vehicle includes a chassis, an engine compartment and an engine. The engine compartment is carried by the chassis and defined by a plurality of upstanding walls, one of which includes an openable access panel. The engine is carried by the chassis and includes a plurality of service points positioned inside and adjacent to the access panel for servicing the engine by a person positioned outside the access panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Gregory K. Werner, Daniel J. Schuller, John M. Chesterman, Denis J. Montocchio, Karl G. Heine
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Patent number: 8551402Abstract: A self-contained, mobile assay facility built in a modified armored truck is completely equipped to melt and assay precious metals, particularly gold and silver. An induction furnace melts the metal that is then poured into an ingot. The ingot is weighed and analyzed using an XRF alloy analyzer and the percentage of gold and/or other metals recorded. The value of the gold at current market prices is calculated and the assay and the value of the ingot is printed and given to the seller. The seller may opt to receive the ingot and pay the assayer an assay fee. Alternately, the seller may ask to be paid cash, by bullion, wire transfer, or by an open hedge. Either a transfer or hedge is initiated and confirmed from the assay facility. The ingots may be safely stored or shipped directly from the mobile facility to a wholesaler for further processing.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Inventor: Chris M. Noyes
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Publication number: 20130221696Abstract: An equipped living compartment for transport vehicles, the equipped compartment being provided with a multipurpose kitchen unit defined by a cabinet having a top closing lid and provided with a cooking surface, which is mounted underneath the lid and can be turned up or down, at least in part, between a lowered operative position and a raised inoperative position, and with a basin or sink set in a fixed position underneath the cooking surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: C.R.F. Societa Consortile per AzioniInventors: Silvia Quattrocolo, Angelo Storgato
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Publication number: 20130175819Abstract: A mobile power supply housed within a wheeled trailer which can be towed to various locations, particularly remote locations, for providing electrical power as needed for operating equipment or for charging of batteries or other electrical supply devices at such remote locations. The apparatus includes a unique trailer design including venting means for preventing the accumulation of hydrogen normally associated with high power battery operation, particularly charging thereof and therewith, by monitoring hydrogen at all times within the trailer interior and selectively passively and actively venting the interior environment when hydrogen levels are high or whenever necessary. A unique roof design is included for gathering hydrogen near the upper portion of the interior roof construction adjacent to a venting outlet to facilitate expelling thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: HindlePower, Inc.Inventor: HindlePower, Inc.
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Patent number: 8434804Abstract: A data center system can include a mobile support structure; one or more enclosures for removable electronic equipment where the enclosures are housed by the support structure; a cooling system in fluid communication with the enclosures for cooling of the electronic equipment where the cooling system is housed by the support structure; and a power system operably connected to the electronic equipment and the cooling system for supplying power thereto where the power system comprises a generator housed by the support system. The mobile data center can be moved to remote locations, and the electronic equipment can be placed in communication with a network when at the remote location Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2009Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: I O Data Centers, LLCInventor: George Slessman
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Patent number: 8414047Abstract: A reconfigurable console reinforcement bracket includes a first frame and first and second extension arms. In a first configuration, the first extension arm is connected to a first lateral side of the first frame at a first longitudinal end of the first frame and the second extension arm is connected to a second lateral side of the first frame at the first longitudinal end of the first frame such that the first and second extension arms extend beyond the first longitudinal end. In a second configuration, the first extension arm is connected to the first lateral side of the first frame at the second longitudinal end of the first frame and the second extension arm is connected to the second lateral side of the first frame at the second longitudinal end of the first frame such that the first and second extension arms extend beyond the second longitudinal end.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: Melaina Vasko, Christopher Biggs, Thomas Mally, Douglas Dawe
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Patent number: 8414046Abstract: A reinforced vehicle structure includes a vehicle wall, a reinforcement member, an accessory attachment member and a plurality of mounting structures. The vehicle wall includes an outer wall surface facing an outboard direction of the vehicle and an inner wall surface facing an inboard direction of the vehicle. The reinforcement member is mounted to the outer wall surface. The accessory attachment member is mounted to the inner wall surface. In addition, the plurality of mounting structures is spaced along the reinforcement member and extends through the vehicle wall to couple the accessory attachment member to the reinforcement member.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Pencak, Matthew Mollick, Robert Blanchard, Dan Hustyi
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Patent number: 8393518Abstract: A mobile manufacturing platform is provided. The mobile manufacturing platform has a base, a cutting platform, and a welding platform. Additionally the mobile manufacturing platform has a rail system capable of moving the stock material in X, Y, Z coordinates around the platform. Stock material can be manufactured into a final desired piece at a building site by being cut on the cutting platform and then welded on the welding platform. A finishing station for painting and other finishing may also be added. The mobile manufacturing platform can be moved from building site to building site or wherever on-site manufacturing is preferred.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Inventor: Thomas P. Corcoran
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Publication number: 20130049390Abstract: A vehicle accessory assembly includes a housing and a vehicle accessory subassembly, including a vehicle accessory and a bezel, installed in the housing. The housing includes a side panel having at least one tab extending from a top of the side panel. The vehicle accessory includes a side wall and a guide rib extending from the side wall in a direction away from a center of the accessory. The guide rib includes a guide portion. A guide angle between the guide portion and the side wall is less than about 90°. The bezel includes a snap portion. As the vehicle accessory subassembly is installed on the housing, the tab of the side panel engages the guide portion of the guide rib such that the guide portion of the guide rib guides the tab over an outboard side of the snap portion into engagement with the receiving slot of the bezel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Jan-Michael Francis Stachura, Toshinao Wada
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Publication number: 20120221192Abstract: An inspection device is provided to monitor hygienic conditions of a space unit for a vehicle. The vehicle includes, but is not limited to, an inspection device, the use of an inspection device, and a method to assure hygienic conditions in a vehicle. In order to optimize assuring hygienic conditions in interior spaces on board a vehicle an inspection device is provided that includes, but is not limited to, an optical detection device. The optical detection device generates electromagnetic radiation to irradiate a surface to be cleaned, and renders visible soiling that, in visible light, is invisible to the human eye. The optical detection device is permanently installable on an interior lining.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBHInventor: Christian SEIBT
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Patent number: 8235441Abstract: A transportable thick matter pump includes a carrying framework for machine assemblies. A covering hood reaches at least partly over and is fixed in place on the carrying framework and includes a frame skeleton having a rectangular roof frame and two rectangular side frames connected with the roof frame at their upper edge and releasably attached to the carrying framework with their lower edge. A basin-shaped roof cover is inserted into the roof frame, with its opening facing upward, while the side frames carry at least one side paneling element configured as a self-supporting plastic molded hinged door articulated on at the upper edge of the related side frame. The frame skeleton openings formed by the roof frame and the two side frames, on the face-side hood ends, are covered by a removable end cap configured as a self-supporting plastic molded part.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Putzmeister Engineering GmbHInventor: Frank Pirwass
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Patent number: 8221684Abstract: A mobile intra-operative microscopic diagnosis laboratory capable of analyzing fresh tissue specimens and providing intra-operative consultation within 20 minutes is described. The mobile laboratory is preferably a van and contains a cryostat for freezing the fresh tissue specimens and a means for cutting the specimens. In addition, it also contains the means for reading the slides to make microscopic diagnosis and a means for handling for fresh tissue and a means for indicating various locations in the specimen, preferably by inking them. It preferably contains a stainer for staining the samples and an intercom for communicating the microscopic diagnosis back to the operating room.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Inventor: V. Raman Sukumar
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Patent number: 8186734Abstract: A door opening and closing device has a rotational mechanism configured to switch a door between a closed position and an open position relative to a base member. The door opening and closing device includes a latch mechanism for latching the door in the closed position on the base member. The latch mechanism includes a latch device attached to the base member, a case disposed above the latch device, a slider slidably situated in the case above the latch device, and a latching member pivotally supported by the case and including a base end slidably connected with the slider and a tip configured to engage a portion of the door. When the door is moved to the closed position, the slider is moved by the door and is engaged with the latch device while the latching member is pivoted to engage the door.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2010Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Nifco Inc.Inventor: Hiroyuki Nakaya
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Publication number: 20120126561Abstract: A reinforced vehicle structure includes a first vehicle wall, a second vehicle wall, an accessory attachment member and a reinforcement member. The first vehicle wall has a first outer wall surface facing an outboard direction and a first inner wall surface facing an inboard direction. The second vehicle wall extends transverse to the first vehicle wall, and has a second outer wall surface facing a first direction and a second inner wall surface facing an opposite direction. The accessory attachment member is mounted to the first inner wall surface. The reinforcement member has a first end mounted to the accessory attachment member and a second end mounted to the second inner wall surface with the reinforcement member spanning the first and second vehicle walls such that the reinforcement member does not extend parallel to either of the first and second vehicle walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey PENCAK, Matthew MOLLICK, Robert BLANCHARD, Dan HUSTYI