Christopher P Biggs

US Patent:

7862098, Jan 4, 2011

Filed:

Feb 26, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/393784

Inventors:

Christopher James Biggs - New Hudson MI, US
Michael Eberlein - Plymouth MI, US

Assignee:

Nissan North America, Inc. - Franklin TN

International Classification:

B60R 7/00

US Classification:

296 378, 296 70

Abstract:

A vehicle interior assembly includes an interior panel and trim panel. The interior panel includes an opening and a mating part. The trim panel is snap-fitted into the opening of the interior panel and includes a main body. An accessory opening is provided in the main body adjacent to a first end thereof. The accessory opening is configured to receive an accessory adaptor that is insertable and removable perpendicularly to the first direction of the main body. A retention tab extends away from the first end of the main body along a section of a concealed surface of the interior panel adjacent to the opening and prevents movement of the trim panel perpendicularly to the first direction of the main body. A snap-fit part is releasably secured to the mating part of the interior panel portion.

US Patent:

8104819, Jan 31, 2012

Filed:

Apr 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/741276

Inventors:

Christopher Biggs - Farmington Hills MI, US
Nicholas Spitler - Farmington Hills MI, US

Assignee:

Nissan North America, Inc. - Franklin TN

International Classification:

B60K 37/04

US Classification:

296 72

Abstract:

An automotive audio bracket for mounting a vehicle component to an interior surface of the vehicle includes a first mounting surface oriented substantially perpendicular to the interior surface and adapted for attachment to a rigid support structure of the vehicle, and a second mounting surface oriented substantially perpendicular to the interior surface and adapted for attachment to the vehicle component. An elongated aperture extends through one of the first and second mounting surfaces, the aperture being elongated along an axis substantially perpendicular to the interior surface. A fastening mechanism is positioned within the aperture and connects the first mounting surface to the second mounting surface.

US Patent:

8414047, Apr 9, 2013

Filed:

Sep 6, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/225954

Inventors:

Melaina Vasko - Highland Township MI, US
Christopher Biggs - South Lyon MI, US
Thomas Mally - Beverly Hills MI, US
Douglas Dawe - Milford MI, US

Assignee:

Nissan North America, Inc. - Franklin TN

International Classification:

B60P 3/00

US Classification:

296 243, 296 378, 2482132

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

8488818, Jul 16, 2013

Filed:

Jan 15, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/688231

Inventors:

Christopher Biggs - New Hudson MI, US
Michael Eberlein - Plymouth MI, US

Assignee:

Nissan North America, Inc. - Franklin TN

International Classification:

H04R 5/02

US Classification:

381302, 381 86, 296 70

Abstract:

Disclosed herein is an interior structural assembly for a vehicle. The assembly includes a defrost panel forming at least a portion of a defrost duct, the defrost panel has first and second panel extensions laterally extending at opposite ends of a defrost base and an instrument panel overlaying the defrost panel, the instrument panel having at least one defrost aperture and first and second ends generally horizontally extending across the interior width of the vehicle, wherein the first and second panel extensions extend to the first and second ends of the instrument panel, respectively.

US Patent:

8517447, Aug 27, 2013

Filed:

Jul 26, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/191283

Inventors:

Christopher James Biggs - South Lyon MI, US

Assignee:

Nissan North America, Inc. - Franklin TN

International Classification:

B60R 7/04

US Classification:

296 378, 296 2434, 296 3714

Abstract:

A vehicle storage compartment assembly includes a housing and a rigid lid. The housing defines a storage compartment and a lid cavity separated by a partition wall. The lid moves between an open position and a closed position. At least a portion of the lid is positioned within the lid cavity and the storage compartment uncovered in the open position. The lid covers the storage compartment and at least a portion of the lid cavity in the closed position. The lid has an inner surface configured relative to the upper free edge of the partition wall such that a first blocking portion of the inner surface is disposed adjacent a upper free edge of the partition wall and aligns with or overlaps with the upper free edge blocking space above the upper free edge of the partition wall while the lid is in the closed position.

US Patent:

20080265605, Oct 30, 2008

Filed:

Apr 25, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/740162

Inventors:

Christopher Biggs - New Hudson MI, US
Walter Yourke - Highland MI, US

Assignee:

Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc. - Farmington Hills MI

International Classification:

B60N 3/10

US Classification:

296 378

Abstract:

A retractable cup holder assembly includes an interior trim panel, a support housing and a retractable cup holder. The support housing is releasably retained in a cup holder receiving opening of the interior trim panel by a reusable breakaway connection such that the breakaway connection at least partially releases the support housing from the interior trim panel for movement between an installed orientation and a breakaway orientation upon application of a prescribed force being applied to the breakaway connection. The retractable cup holder is pivotally supported to the support housing about a pivot axis between a stowed position in which the cup holder is retracted and a deployed position in which the cup holder extends outwardly from the support housing. The cup holder moves with the support housing when the support housing moves from the installed orientation to the breakaway orientation.

US Patent:

20160107566, Apr 21, 2016

Filed:

Oct 20, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/518513

Inventors:

- Franklin TN, US
Jeremy THURSTON - Commerce Township MI, US
Christopher BIGGS - South Lyon MI, US

International Classification:

B60Q 3/02
B60Q 3/00

Abstract:

A first panel has a first attachment structure and a contoured section adjacent to the first attachment structure. A second panel has outboard and inboard surfaces with a peripheral edge defined therebetween. The outboard surface has a lighting element retaining structure and a second attachment structure attached to the first attachment structure. The second panel conceals the first attachment portion with a first edge section thereof extending along the contoured section spaced apart from the contoured section defining a gap therebetween. A lighting element is installed to the lighting element retaining structure and illuminates the contoured section via light emitted through the gap. The contoured section and the first edge section are dimensioned to obstruct sightlines between the lighting element and areas inboard of the first panel and the second panel while exposing the contoured section illuminated by the lighting element.