Prisoner Transport Patents (Class 296/24.42)
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Patent number: 12221046Abstract: 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 while maintaining a method to rapidly remove a side window assembly to provide access to the custodial passenger. The single-cell partition also incorporates additional features such as a roof bracing plate to increase the rigidity of the structure between the front and rear wall, a roof plate cutout to provide light to the custodial passenger and a head support for the custodial passenger.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2023Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Troy Sheet Metal Works, Inc.Inventors: Rigoberto Guadiana, Louis Steven Biegler, Paul Francis McNicoll, Mark Bornais
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Patent number: 11814013Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 17, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventor: Manuel Alejandro Vite Cadena
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Patent number: 11772589Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 4, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: TROY SHEET METAL WORKS, INC.Inventor: Mark Bornais
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Patent number: 10864833Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Adient Engineering and IP GmbHInventors: Liviu Rus, Dorel Baciu, Gregory Steinke, Matt Romak
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Patent number: 10611314Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 13, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLCInventor: Shaun D. Tait
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Patent number: 10202093Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 2, 2017Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Inventor: Brian Gethard
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Patent number: 10086742Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: BOB BARKER COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Jason S. Piehl, Nicholas A. Milleson
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Patent number: 9586551Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 22, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Adrian Steel CompanyInventors: Thomas S. Richter, Thomas M. Willis
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Patent number: 9210833Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Scott R. Hartman, Andrzej Nicewicz, Max W. Hibner
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Patent number: 9033389Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Inventor: Terry L. Setina
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Publication number: 20140191528Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: Terry L. Setina
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Patent number: 8708388Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 13, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Inventor: Terry L. Setina
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Patent number: 8690216Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 12, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Assembled Products CorporationInventor: Stuart Sage
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Publication number: 20130147221Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventor: Terry L. Setina
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Patent number: 8091939Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 22, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Pro-gard Products, LLCInventor: Gilbert H. Forsyth
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Patent number: 7726688Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 14, 2006Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Inventor: Terry L. Setina
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Patent number: 7195297Abstract: A vehicle security partition for use in vehicles to form a barrier between front and rear occupant areas.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2005Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: Pro-Gard Products, LLCInventors: Kurt R. Murray, Jeffrey T. Bounds
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Patent number: 6983969Abstract: A vehicle security partition for use in vehicles to form a barrier between front and rear occupant areas.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2004Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Pro-Gard Products, LLCInventors: Kurt R. Murray, Jeffrey T. Bounds
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Patent number: 6971208Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 25, 2003Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: Bob Barker Company, Inc.Inventor: Todd D. Krueger
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Patent number: 6962382Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 24, 2004Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Inventor: David Scarlett
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Patent number: 6827382Abstract: A vehicle security partition for use in vehicles to form a barrier between front and rear occupant areas.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2003Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Pro-Gard Industries, L.P.Inventors: Kurt R. Murray, Jeffrey T. Bounds