公开(公告)号：US11584451B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-21

申请号：US17158076

申请日：2021-01-26

Applicant: Robert J Gibbs ,  Christopher J Sytek ,  Clifford L Eberle, Jr. ,  Eric Ghoukasian ,  Piyush Agarwal ,  Sean E Whelan ,  David R Parks ,  Michael C Gillam ,  Paul Van Norman ,  Christopher J Duke

Inventor： Robert J Gibbs ,  Christopher J Sytek ,  Clifford L Eberle, Jr. ,  Eric Ghoukasian ,  Piyush Agarwal ,  Sean E Whelan ,  David R Parks ,  Michael C Gillam ,  Paul Van Norman ,  Christopher J Duke

IPC: B62D33/027 ,  B62D33/037 ,  B62D33/03 ,  B60P1/26

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle body, a door and a handle assembly. A door is coupled to the vehicle body and is pivotable about a horizontal axis between a closed position and a horizontal open position. The door is also pivotable about a vertical axis between the closed position and a vertical open position. The handle assembly includes a housing, a first release switch and a second release switch. The housing extends at least partially into a cavity of the door and includes a lower wall and an upper wall that cooperate to define a pocket. The first release switch is disposed along the upper wall of the housing and is configured to be actuated to pivot the door about the horizontal axis. The second release switch is disposed along the lower wall of the housing and is configured to be actuated to pivot the door about the vertical axis.

公开(公告)号：US11479307B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-25

申请号：US17030661

申请日：2020-09-24

Applicant: Vinaya Sridhar ,  Robert J Gibbs ,  Christopher J Duke

Inventor： Vinaya Sridhar ,  Robert J Gibbs ,  Christopher J Duke

IPC: B62D33/027 ,  B62D33/077

Abstract: A pivot bracket assembly having a pivot bracket configured to be fixed between a tailgate and a vehicle body. A pivot pin extends through the through-hole of the pivot bracket, and includes a first end configured to be attached to the tailgate and a second end. A pivot arm includes an aperture configured for receipt of the second end of the pivot pin, and a portion configured to be coupled to the vehicle body. A bushing assembly including a sleeve and at least one bushing positioned within the sleeve is positioned within the through-hole of the pivot bracket and the pivot pin extends through the sleeve and the bushing, wherein a debris mitigation cover is positioned between the pivot arm and the pivot bracket that is configured to minimize dust and/or debris from entering the bushing assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20190301223A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-03

申请号：US15940222

申请日：2018-03-29

Applicant: Randy K. Ihrke ,  Christopher J. Sytek ,  Christopher J. Duke

Inventor： Randy K. Ihrke ,  Christopher J. Sytek ,  Christopher J. Duke

IPC: E05F5/06 ,  B62D33/027 ,  B60J5/10 ,  E05F5/02

Abstract: A dual platform bumper system for a vehicle includes a bumper configured to couple to one of the door or another vehicle component, the bumper having first and second points of contact, and a platform configured to couple to the other of the door and the other vehicle component. The platform includes an upper contact platform and a lower contact platform. The upper contact platform is configured to contact the first point of contact when the door is moved to a closed position, and the lower contact platform is configured to contact the second point of contact when the door is moved to the closed position to facilitate preventing over-travel relative movement of the at least one door.

公开(公告)号：US20170356229A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：US15176475

申请日：2016-06-08

Applicant: Christopher Styek ,  Thomas A Czapski ,  Christopher J Duke ,  Alexander J Stanton ,  Christopher J Antenucci ,  Randy Ihrke

Inventor： Christopher Styek ,  Thomas A Czapski ,  Christopher J Duke ,  Alexander J Stanton ,  Christopher J Antenucci ,  Randy Ihrke

IPC: E05F1/12 ,  F03G1/08 ,  F03G1/02

CPC classification number: E05F1/1238 ,  E05Y2900/548 ,  F03G1/02 ,  F03G1/08

Abstract: In at least one implementation, a torsion rod preload device, includes a body, a driver and a retainer. The body may have a base adapted to be connected to a vehicle and at least one stop. The driver is carried by the body for movement relative to the body, and is adapted to engage a torsion rod so that movement of the driver relative to the body increases a torsion force within the torsion rod. The retainer is carried by one or both of the body and the driver, and is movable by the driver as the driver moves relative to the body. The retainer is engageable with the stop to inhibit or prevent movement of the driver when the retainer is engaged with the stop to maintain a desired torsion force in the torsion rod.

公开(公告)号：US08708394B1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-29

申请号：US13715150

申请日：2012-12-14

Applicant: Christopher J Sytek ,  Randy Ihrke ,  Christopher J Duke

Inventor： Christopher J Sytek ,  Randy Ihrke ,  Christopher J Duke

IPC: B62D25/12 ,  F16F1/16 ,  E05D1/04 ,  E05F1/12

CPC classification number: E05F1/1238 ,  Y10T16/5389

Abstract: A vehicle may include a body, a closure member, a hinge assembly and a sleeve. The body may define a cavity having an opening. The closure member may be movable relative to the cavity to provide access to the cavity. The hinge assembly may be attached to the body and the closure member and may include first and second torsion rods extending between first and second sides of the opening of the cavity. The first and second torsion rods may urge the closure member toward an open position. The sleeve may be attached to the first torsion rod and may include an outer surface having a profile defining a plurality of peaks and valleys. The outer surface may contact the second torsion bar to prevent direct contact between the first and second torsion rods.

Abstract translation: 车辆可以包括主体，闭合构件，铰链组件和套筒。 主体可以限定具有开口的空腔。 闭合构件可以相对于空腔移动以提供对空腔的通路。 铰链组件可以附接到主体和闭合构件，并且可以包括在空腔的开口的第一和第二侧之间延伸的第一和第二扭力杆。 第一和第二扭力杆可以将封闭构件推向打开位置。 套筒可以附接到第一扭转杆并且可以包括具有限定多个峰和谷的轮廓的外表面。 外表面可以接触第二扭杆以防止第一和第二扭杆之间的直接接触。

公开(公告)号：US20080308588A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-18

申请号：US11763675

申请日：2007-06-15

Applicant: Stephen M. Smith ,  Theron Shaw ,  Christopher J. Duke ,  Terence P. Grace ,  Michael R. Uhlmeyer ,  Stephen D. Logan ,  David M. Langer

Inventor： Stephen M. Smith ,  Theron Shaw ,  Christopher J. Duke ,  Terence P. Grace ,  Michael R. Uhlmeyer ,  Stephen D. Logan ,  David M. Langer

IPC: B62D43/02

CPC classification number: B62D43/02 ,  B60Q1/2661

Abstract: A spare tire carrier for a vehicle may structurally entail a base, a mounting flange extending from the base, a vertical support post extending from the base, a light support post attached to the vertical support post, a threaded stud that engages a front surface of the base to support a spare tire. A tether, which may be secured to the base with a fastener, may lie largely concealed within the base and have additional studs or bolts which may protrude through a front surface of the base and further support a spare tire. A plurality of strength ribs may join the mounting flange and the base, while the base, the first mounting flange, vertical support post extending from the base, and plurality of strength ribs may be a single cast magnesium part. The tether may be of another high strength material.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的备用轮胎载体可以在结构上涉及基座，从基座延伸的安装凸缘，从基座延伸的垂直支撑柱，附接到垂直支撑柱的光支撑柱，与螺栓的前表面接合的螺柱 基地支持备胎。 可以用紧固件固定到基座的系绳可能大部分隐藏在基座内，并且具有附加的螺柱或螺栓，其可以突出穿过基座的前表面并进一步支撑备用轮胎。 多个加强肋可以连接安装凸缘和基座，而基部，第一安装凸缘，从基部延伸的垂直支撑柱，以及多个强化肋可以是单个铸造的镁部件。 系绳可能是另一种高强度材料。

公开(公告)号：US10246920B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-02

申请号：US15176475

申请日：2016-06-08

Applicant: Christopher Sytek ,  Thomas A Czapski ,  Christopher J Duke ,  Alexander J Stanton ,  Christopher J Antenucci ,  Randy Ihrke

Inventor： Christopher Sytek ,  Thomas A Czapski ,  Christopher J Duke ,  Alexander J Stanton ,  Christopher J Antenucci ,  Randy Ihrke

IPC: E05F1/12 ,  F03G1/02 ,  F03G1/08

Abstract: In at least one implementation, a torsion rod preload device, includes a body, a driver and a retainer. The body may have a base adapted to be connected to a vehicle and at least one stop. The driver is carried by the body for movement relative to the body, and is adapted to engage a torsion rod so that movement of the driver relative to the body increases a torsion force within the torsion rod. The retainer is carried by one or both of the body and the driver, and is movable by the driver as the driver moves relative to the body. The retainer is engageable with the stop to inhibit or prevent movement of the driver when the retainer is engaged with the stop to maintain a desired torsion force in the torsion rod.

公开(公告)号：US20170174273A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-22

申请号：US14972274

申请日：2015-12-17

Applicant: Jonathon S. Burton ,  Marcel A. Tang ,  Christopher J. Duke

Inventor： Jonathon S. Burton ,  Marcel A. Tang ,  Christopher J. Duke

IPC: B62D43/02

CPC classification number: B62D43/02

Abstract: A carrier for a spare tire of a vehicle includes a base, a mount, and a locking member. The base is configured to be coupled to the vehicle. The mount is coupled to the base and pivotable relative to the base about a pivot axis. The mount is configured to support the spare tire for common rotation with the mount about the pivot axis. The pivot axis is offset from a central axis of the spare tire when the spare tire is supported by the mount. The locking member is movable between a locked position wherein the locking member engages the mount and the base to prevent relative movement therebetween, and an unlocked position wherein the mount is pivotable relative to the base.

公开(公告)号：US20080289905A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-27

申请号：US12151018

申请日：2008-05-02

Applicant: Bradley A. Pelsue ,  Edward J. Inman ,  Timothy G. Peters ,  Christopher J. Duke ,  Mark R. Niksic

Inventor： Bradley A. Pelsue ,  Edward J. Inman ,  Timothy G. Peters ,  Christopher J. Duke ,  Mark R. Niksic

IPC: A62B1/08

CPC classification number: A62B1/04 ,  E02D29/122 ,  E02D29/127

Abstract: A foldable hoist, fall-arrest and recovery system to be used in connection with a rectangular manhole guard having vertical posts at four corners of the guard including an upper structure having four elongated support members forming a pyramid shaped structure with the base of each of the support members being securely mounted to the top of a post on the manhole guard and the other ends of the support members being pivotally connected to an apex so that the upper structure can be folded for storage and shipment when disconnected from the base and means connected at the apex for raising and lowering workers and/or cargo into and out of the manhole or for arresting the fall or recovering a worker.

Abstract translation: 一种可折叠起重机，防坠落和回收系统，用于与矩形井下防护装置相连，在卫兵的四个角落处具有垂直立柱，包括具有四个细长支撑构件的上部结构，所述四个细长支撑构件形成金字塔形结构， 支撑构件被牢固地安装到人孔护罩上的柱的顶部，并且支撑构件的另一端枢转地连接到顶点，使得上部结构可以被折叠以便在与基座断开连接时被存储和运输，并且连接在 提高和降低工作人员和/或货物进出人孔的最高点，或者是为了逮捕或者追回工人。

公开(公告)号：US20220089227A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-24

申请号：US17030661

申请日：2020-09-24

Applicant: Vinaya Sridhar ,  Robert J Gibbs ,  Christopher J Duke

Inventor： Vinaya Sridhar ,  Robert J Gibbs ,  Christopher J Duke

IPC: B62D33/077 ,  B62D33/027

Abstract: A pivot bracket assembly having a pivot bracket configured to be fixed between a tailgate and a vehicle body. A pivot pin extends through the through-hole of the pivot bracket, and includes a first end configured to be attached to the tailgate and a second end. A pivot arm includes an aperture configured for receipt of the second end of the pivot pin, and a portion configured to be coupled to the vehicle body. A bushing assembly including a sleeve and at least one bushing positioned within the sleeve is positioned within the through-hole of the pivot bracket and the pivot pin extends through the sleeve and the bushing, wherein a debris mitigation cover is positioned between the pivot arm and the pivot bracket that is configured to minimize dust and/or debris from entering the bushing assembly.