| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 296100090 | Armrest | 9 |
| 20090256374 | COLLAPSIBLE ARMREST FOR A VEHICLE DOOR - Provided is an armrest assembly disposed on an inner door panel of a vehicle. The armrest assembly includes an armrest panel shaped to form the body of the armrest, and a support surface made of flexible skin. The armrest panel is fixed to a predetermined location on the inner door panel, and extends upwardly and away from the inner door panel to a proximal end. The proximal end is spaced apart and opposite the inner door panel to define an cavity. The flexible skin is attached to the proximal end and pulled taut over the cavity and fixed to the inner door panel to form the support surface for receiving the load of a passenger arm. The armrest assembly having the flexible skin for a support surface is able to fold into itself when the vehicle door is subject to a predetermined load, thus presenting no rigid structure posing a threat of being pushed into a passenger under said predetermined load. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100090485 | Armrest Hinge Unit for Vehicle - An armrest hinge unit for a vehicle includes a lower bracket fixed to one side of an armrest container near an opening thereof and including a pivoting-allowable space in the lower bracket, a frictional member disposed in the pivoting-allowable space of the lower bracket and fixed to the lower bracket, and an upper bracket having a hinge portion hingedly coupled to the lower bracket and a receiving groove to elastically receive the frictional member therein, the upper bracket being connected to an armrest cover, wherein at least an inner surface of the receiving groove of the upper bracket is in elastic contact with the frictional member so that a position of the arm rest cover is maintained by frictional force therebetween. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100264680 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE - In one or more embodiments of the present disclosure a support structure includes a contact surface configured to deform, a base section configured to receive the contact surface, a first set of ribs extending from the contact surface toward the base section and inclined in a first direction, and a second set of ribs extending from the contact surface toward the base section and inclined in a second direction, in which the first set of ribs and the second set of ribs are disposed such that there is no contact with each other in a relaxed position, and in which the first set of ribs and the second set of ribs are configured to deform and contact each other upon application of a force to the contact surface. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100276957 | Impact Absorbing Armrest For A Motor Vehicle - A collision absorption system including a collapsing armrest is disclosed. The armrest is configured to provide support for vertical loading during use. During a side impact collision, the armrest is configured to deform or collapse in a lateral direction. The collapsing armrest may include multiple layers with at least one layer having grooves and channels, or containing cross-ribs, to allow greater deflection in a lateral direction during a side impact collision. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110169288 | SLIDING GUIDE AND ARM SUPPORT PROVIDED WITH SUCH A SLIDING GUIDE - A sliding guide, for instance for an arm support (A), comprising at least a first ( | 07-14-2011 |
| 20120286537 | FOLDING ARMREST - A vehicle folding armrest assembly having a vehicle door movable within a door frame and having an armrest that is operable between a deployed position and a stowed position. A catch mechanism is movable between an interference position, wherein the catch mechanism supports the armrest in the deployed position against a spring force, and a non-interference position, wherein the catch mechanism is disengaged from the armrest, and the armrest is in the stowed position. An actuator includes a lever that protrudes from the vehicle door. The lever is in abutting contact against the door frame and moves the catch mechanism from the interference position to the non-interference position. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20150091318 | ADJUSTING APPARATUS FOR A PIVOTABLE COMFORT ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR AN ARMREST OF A VEHICLE - An adjusting apparatus for a comfort element swingable in relation to a support structure, in particular for an armrest of a vehicle, includes a latching device actuatable by adjusting the comfort element and having a latching arm connected to the comfort element and a latching lever interacting with the latching arm. A swing position of the comfort element is locked by providing a locking lever which is swingably articulated to the latching arm and has an engagement portion which locks the swing position by a spring force, when the engagement portion assumes an engagement position with a locking portion of a locking element that is fixed to the support structure, and the swing position of the comfort element is unlocked by an actuator by which the locking lever is disengageable from the engagement position with the locking element. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20160129813 | Armrest Extension - An armrest extension for the door of a consumer or commercial vehicle, including a passenger car, SUV, pickup truck, or commercial truck. The extension provides comfort to drivers by raising the height of a factory armrest to be about level with the steering wheel. The extension attaches to the top of the factory armrest, elevates the factory armrest, and extends outward from the factory armrest. The extension is manufactured from a soft, sturdy material for stability and to prevent damage to the factory armrest. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160159258 | CONSOLE ARMREST ASSEMBLY WITH DAMPENING STRUT AND INTEGRATED INERTIAL LOCK - A console armrest assembly includes a support, a displaceable cover and a hinge pivotally attaching that cover to the support. A dampening strut is connected between the hinge and the support. Further, a detent mechanism is carried on the strut and a support for holding the cover in a closed position. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20090278377 | PICK-UP TRUCK BOX COVER - A cover assembly for a pick-up truck cargo box includes first and second rails attachable at the sides of the box. A cover has a first resilient hinge strip connecting a first panel to a second panel and allowing the first panel to pivot relative to the second panel. A third panel is attached to the second panel by a second resilient hinge strip, which allows the second panel to pivot relative to the third panel. The panels are supported on the rails. Latches on the panels hold the panels onto the rails. The cover may be opened by sequentially releasing the latches and folding the panels over onto each other. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100019529 | Truck Bed Cover and Method - A truck bed cover has one or more foldable sections for covering a bed of a truck. In addition, the truck bed cover has one or more flaps attached to the sections, and each of the flaps has a magnet for magnetically coupling the sections to the truck. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100127529 | Vehicle storage cover assembly - A vehicle storage cover assembly includes a truck having a cab, a cab rear window, an open top cargo bed and a headboard, with the headboard being located below the cab rear window. A box frame is operatively mounted on the open top cargo bed; and a divider panel is operatively configured to be affixed within the box frame. A foldable cargo bed cover is operatively configured to mount on the box frame in at least one of a first partially open position, a second partially open position, a third partially open position, a fully closed position, or a stowed position. The foldable cargo bed cover is configured for stowage within a chamber defined by the box frame and the divider panel. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100133872 | TENSIONER AND FASTENING DEVICE FOR A TONNEAU COVER - A protective cover assembly for covering a space. The assembly includes a frame having rails. A material is disposed over the frame for covering the space. A plurality of fastening devices are disposed through to the material for securing the material to each of the rails. An anchor is secured to the second rail. A plunger extends from either the anchor or the first rail and defines an operational axis. The plunger slidably engages the other of either the first rail or the anchor for guiding the first rail between a first position relaxing the material and a second position tightening the material. The fastening device includes a cap, fingers and a retaining member engaging the fingers for capturing the material between the cap and the retaining member. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100140973 | PICK UP TRUCK TONNEAU COVER WITH TAILGATE STORAGE - A multi-section tonneau cover for a pickup cargo box which folds up to form a stack which is than stowable in a cavity in the pickup tailgate. Intermediate section panels and special hinged connections allow a roll-up type folding pattern so that a waterproof cover layer can be attaching extending over all of the section panels without interfering with the folding up of said main section panels. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20120098292 | Bi-fold tonneau moving center hinge - A bi-fold hinge assembly for facilitating the more compact placement of a tonneau cover in a stowed position. The bi-fold hinge includes a first arcuate bracket and a second arcuate bracket, which are pivotable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The bi-fold hinge also includes a front base plate, where the second arcuate bracket is pivotally connected to the front base plate, and a rear base plate, where the first arcuate bracket pivotally connected to the rear base plate. The front base plate is connected to a front side rail, and the rear base plate is pivotally connected to a rear side rail. The front side rail and the rear side rail are part of a frame assembly used for supporting and controlling the movement of the tonneau cover as the tonneau cover is moved between the deployed position and the stowed position. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20130015678 | RIGID TONNEAU COVER AND CLAMP MECHANISM THEREFORAANM Williamson; Scott A.AACI OrlandoAAST FLAACO USAAGP Williamson; Scott A. Orlando FL USAANM Williamson; MichaelAACI CorunnaAAST MIAACO USAAGP Williamson; Michael Corunna MI USAANM Kosinski; DavidAACI NorthvilleAAST MIAACO USAAGP Kosinski; David Northville MI USAANM Walser; Thomas DeanAACI ChesaningAAST MIAACO USAAGP Walser; Thomas Dean Chesaning MI US - A tonneau cover for selectively enclosing a space within a cargo box. The cover includes a substantially rigid panel provided with an elongate channel laterally extending between a proximate end located proximate a side edge of the cover and a distal end at which the channel terminates. The cover includes a clamp mechanism slidably engaged with the channel, and the clamp mechanism includes a handle, a block member slidably received in the channel, an elongate rod member coupled to the handle, and a latch or hook member connected to the rod member. The latch member is moveable between a clamped position for operatively engaging a portion of the cargo box and a released position for spacing the latch member from and placing the latch member out of operative engagement with the cargo box. The handle and rod member are positioned in the channel in the clamp mechanism stowed position. Also a clamp mechanism, and a method of operating a clamp mechanism. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20140252794 | TRUCK BED COVER - A truck bed cover may be deployed as a tonneau cover or as a canopy cover. The truck bed cover includes a top shell and right and left side shells. The side shells are operable to pivot and slide with respect to the top shell so that the cover may be deployed in a canopy cover configuration or collapsed into a tonneau cover configuration. When in the tonneau cover configuration, the truck bed cover may be tilted up to provide access to the inside of the truck bed or tilted down into a closed position. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140312645 | PICK-UP TRUCK BOX COVER - A cover assembly for a pick-up truck cargo box includes first and second rails attachable at the sides of the box. A cover has a first resilient hinge strip connecting a first panel to a second panel and allowing the first panel to pivot relative to the second panel. A third panel is attached to the second panel by a second resilient hinge strip, which allows the second panel to pivot relative to the third panel. The panels are supported on the rails. Latches on the panels hold the panels onto the rails. The cover may be opened by sequentially releasing the latches and folding the panels over onto each other. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20150054300 | FOLDING TONNEAU COVER SYSTEM SECONDARY HINGE ASSEMBLY - A tonneau cover system for a pickup truck cargo bed incorporates hinge assemblies to allow individual panels to open, close or fold over on top of each other. To provide individual compartments within a cargo bed, the main hinge assembly of a foldable tonneau cover system provides for a secondary hinge assembly for the addition of a pivoting lock in place isolation wall. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150291017 | Cargo Area Conversion Assembly, System and Method - A cargo area conversion assembly, system and method for converting a cargo area, e.g., a cargo area of a trailer or a pickup truck, between an open bed position, a bed cover position and a camper top position. Conversion between the three positions may be manually accomplished or mechanically/electronically accomplished. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20160031302 | TRUCK COVER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - According to one or more embodiments, a truck cover system includes a panel cover including first and second panels connected via a first hinge, a track unit detachably receiving the first hinge, and a latch including first and second latch members detachably connected to each other, wherein a detachment between the first and second latch members causes detachment of the first hinge from the track unit. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160059682 | HARD ROLL-UP TONNEAU - A tonneau system for a pickup bed comprising a bracket system connectable with a sidewall of the pickup bed and a plurality of hingeable sections pivotally coupled to each other to define a continuous surface. Each of the plurality of hingeable sections being connected to adjacent hingeable sections to permit at least some of the plurality of hingeable sections to be rolled together into a generally circular cross-section to selectively reveal the pickup bed. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160176448 | TONNEAU PANEL LOCKING FEATURE | 06-23-2016 |
