Prisoner Transport Patents (Class 296/24.42)
  • Patent number: 11814013
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed that limits forward swing of an accessory mounted in a vehicle, the accessory separating a cargo area from a passenger seating area and configured to rotate around a bracket rod. The apparatus includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket is attached to the accessory and extends perpendicularly away from the accessory. The second bracket is attached to the bracket rod and extends perpendicularly away from the bracket rod. When the first bracket contacts the second bracket, forward swing of the accessory toward the passenger seating area is limited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Manuel Alejandro Vite Cadena
  • Patent number: 11772589
    Abstract: The single cell partition forms a barrier between front and rear passenger areas of a vehicle, and provides access to a portion of the rear passenger area by occupants of the front passenger area who are not in custody. In addition, the single cell partition protects and secures custodial occupants contained therein from non-custodial occupants present in the additional available space in the rear passenger area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: TROY SHEET METAL WORKS, INC.
    Inventor: Mark Bornais
  • Patent number: 10864833
    Abstract: A vehicle seat carpet backer assembly includes a carpet piece and resin/fiber material joined and molded to form a resin/fiber backer panel of a defined shape. A flexible toe-kick portion is provided a seamless transition between the upper carpet portion of the resin/fiber, upper carpet, panel portion and the lower carpet portion of the flexible toe-kick portion. A method includes providing a carpet piece cut to a size and shape and a sized resin/fiber panel material. The resin/fiber panel material is heated and placed with a top section of the carpet in a molding press to fuse them together. A shaped assembly is then formed with flanges which are inserted in channels of a seat. A polypropylene reinforcement sheet is attached to a lower section of the carpet that was not subjected to the molding press. Elastic bands are sewn to the lower edge of the backer assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Adient Engineering and IP GmbH
    Inventors: Liviu Rus, Dorel Baciu, Gregory Steinke, Matt Romak
  • Patent number: 10611314
    Abstract: A vehicle has a vehicle cabin having a front vehicle seat system and a rear seat vehicle system. The front vehicle seat system is located in front of a rear seat vehicle system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLC
    Inventor: Shaun D. Tait
  • Patent number: 10202093
    Abstract: The barrier for an interior cab of a vehicle is a removable barrier. The barrier for an interior cab of a vehicle is configured for use with a vehicle. The vehicle is defined with an interior space called a cab. The barrier for an interior cab of a vehicle forms a physical structure that prevents occupants of a section of the cab selected from the front section and the rear sections to move to the unselected section of the cab. The barrier for an interior cab of a vehicle attaches to the first head rest and the second head rest. The barrier for an interior cab of a vehicle comprises a first barrier and a second barrier. The first barrier and the second barrier are identical. The first barrier and the second barrier are positioned as mirror images of each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Inventor: Brian Gethard
  • Patent number: 10086742
    Abstract: An enclosure for positioning within a vehicle and having a secure holding cell for housing one or more persons. The enclosure includes a body that forms the holding cell to contain the persons. Benches are positioned within the interior space to accommodate the persons. An area below the benches forms a storage compartment. Access doors to the storage compartments are positioned outside of the holding cell along an exterior side of the enclosure. Doors that enclose the holding cell are movable between open and closed positions and include notches to provide access to the storage compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: BOB BARKER COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Jason S. Piehl, Nicholas A. Milleson
  • Patent number: 9586551
    Abstract: A positionable vehicle partition system includes at least two rails, a substantially planar partition for separating a vehicle area into at least two sections, a slide assembly to facilitate movement of the partition relative to the rails, and a latch for retaining the partition in a selected position relative to the rails. The rails are configured to be mountable in a spaced apart parallel relationship. The slide assembly includes at least a stationary slide member affixed to or defined by each of the rails, and at least one movable slide member extending away from and directly or indirectly affixed to the partition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Adrian Steel Company
    Inventors: Thomas S. Richter, Thomas M. Willis
  • Patent number: 9210833
    Abstract: An adjustable exhaust duct includes a lower duct section and an upper duct section. The lower duct section may be larger or smaller than the upper duct section, and each duct has four identical locking systems. The locking systems secure the lower duct section and the upper duct section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Scott R. Hartman, Andrzej Nicewicz, Max W. Hibner
  • Patent number: 9033389
    Abstract: A partition for separating front and rear occupant areas of a vehicle comprises a frame and multiple panel members. The frame is attached to the vehicle and has an upper lateral member, respective angled side tubular members and a window. The multiple panel members are configured to fit vertically between the window and a floor pan and horizontally between first and second sides. The multiple panel members comprise a first panel member for positioning adjacent the first side, a second panel member for positioning adjacent the second side and a center section laterally adjacent and separating the first and second panel members. The center section protrudes rearwardly relative to the first panel member and the second panel member. The second panel member is recessed forwardly of the first panel member and forwardly of the center section to increase space available in a rear seat aligned with the second panel member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventor: Terry L. Setina
  • Publication number: 20140191528
    Abstract: A partition for separating front and rear occupant areas of a vehicle comprises a frame and multiple panel members. The frame is attached to the vehicle and has an upper lateral member, respective angled side tubular members and a window. The multiple panel members are configured to fit vertically between the window and a floor pan and horizontally between first and second sides. The multiple panel members comprise a first panel member for positioning adjacent the first side, a second panel member for positioning adjacent the second side and a center section laterally adjacent and separating the first and second panel members. The center section protrudes rearwardly relative to the first panel member and the second panel member. The second panel member is recessed forwardly of the first panel member and forwardly of the center section to increase space available in a rear seat aligned with the second panel member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventor: Terry L. Setina
  • Patent number: 8708388
    Abstract: A partition for separating front and rear occupant areas of a vehicle comprising at least one partition member and at least one pair of partition support brackets. The partition bracket has an upper extent comprising a near ceiling member positionable adjacent a ceiling of the vehicle and two lateral extents comprising opposite side members. The partition support brackets are mountable to opposite sides of the vehicle and to the opposite side members of the partition member to couple the partition to the vehicle. The partition support bracket for at least one of the opposite sides comprises a load support section configured to support a proportion of a partition member load as applied to the at least one of the sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Terry L. Setina
  • Patent number: 8690216
    Abstract: The vehicle security partition has a barrier that separates the interior compartment of an automotive vehicle into front and rear seating areas in order to inhibit contact between front seating area occupants and rear seating area occupants. A bi-directional recessed housing is part of the barrier which is supported by a frame and provides legroom for the rear seating area occupant while allowing for full rearward adjustment of the driver's seat. The bi-directional recessed housing also includes a recessed area for storing articles in the front seating area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Assembled Products Corporation
    Inventor: Stuart Sage
  • Publication number: 20130147221
    Abstract: A partition for separating front and rear occupant areas of a vehicle comprising at least one partition member and at least one pair of partition support brackets. The partition bracket has an upper extent comprising a near ceiling member positionable adjacent a ceiling of the vehicle and two lateral extents comprising opposite side members. The partition support brackets are mountable to opposite sides of the vehicle and to the opposite side members of the partition member to couple the partition to the vehicle. The partition support bracket for at least one of the opposite sides comprises a load support section configured to support a proportion of a partition member load as applied to the at least one of the sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Terry L. Setina
  • Patent number: 8091939
    Abstract: A security partition for use in a vehicle having side curtain air bags is shown. The partition includes a frame. The frame in combination with the vehicle defines a cavity. The side curtain air bags are configured to deploy and occupy the cavity. A side wing is configured to be fastened to the frame. The side wing includes a body, and an air bag director. The plane of the air bag director is angled relative to the plane of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Pro-gard Products, LLC
    Inventor: Gilbert H. Forsyth
  • Patent number: 7726688
    Abstract: A vehicle partition for separating front and rear occupant areas (or other restricted and permitted areas) in a vehicle having side air bags, the vehicle partition comprising a partition frame with upright portions spaced apart from the vehicle's respective inner side surfaces such that the partition does not interfere with deployment of the air bags. In some embodiments, access through openings defined by the spaced apart upright portions and adjacent vehicle side surfaces is restricted by cover members. In some embodiments, one or more portions of the partition frame are electrified to shock an occupant in a restricted area attempting to gain access to a permitted area through an opening in the partition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventor: Terry L. Setina
  • Patent number: 7195297
    Abstract: A vehicle security partition for use in vehicles to form a barrier between front and rear occupant areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Pro-Gard Products, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt R. Murray, Jeffrey T. Bounds
  • Patent number: 6983969
    Abstract: A vehicle security partition for use in vehicles to form a barrier between front and rear occupant areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Pro-Gard Products, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt R. Murray, Jeffrey T. Bounds
  • Patent number: 6971208
    Abstract: An isolation cell for transporting inmates, and a method of loading and unloading the inmates from the cell. The isolation cell features a number of separate compartments for holding inmates. Once in the compartments, the inmates are isolated to be out of contact with the other inmates within the cell. A number of interior walls are positioned throughout the cell to form the separate compartments. One or more of the interior walls are movable between first and second positions. In the first positions, the interior walls are moved in a manner for the inmates to be loaded and unloaded from the compartments. In the second positions, the interior walls are locked to complete the compartments and securely isolate the inmates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Bob Barker Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Todd D. Krueger
  • Patent number: 6962382
    Abstract: A barrier system for deterring movement of people, pets and things from the rear of a vehicle into the forward seats of a vehicle includes a body. A plurality of mounting brackets are secured to the body and engaged by mounting members or straps. A back wall of the body may be constructed of a heavy-duty fabric and may also include a pocket or cup holder. In operation, the body is positioned in the passenger compartment in the space between two seats (e.g., the front driver and passenger seats or, in a large vehicle, between second row rear passenger seats). The mounting members are used to support the body in position. Once in position, the body deters the forward movement of persons, pets and things from the rear seats and into, for example, the driver's seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Inventor: David Scarlett
  • Patent number: 6827382
    Abstract: A vehicle security partition for use in vehicles to form a barrier between front and rear occupant areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Pro-Gard Industries, L.P.
    Inventors: Kurt R. Murray, Jeffrey T. Bounds