Larry Bell

US Patent:

6383599, May 7, 2002

Filed:

Mar 4, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/262256

Inventors:

Larry W. Bell - Canton MI
Medard E. Kaluszka - Sterling Heights MI
Jeff D. Stevenson - Shelby Township MI
Peter J. Schwartz - Clinton Township MI

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI
Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

B32B 302

US Classification:

428 95, 428188, 296 9723, 296208

Abstract:

A carpet assembly for a motor vehicle is provided. The carpet assembly includes a carpet fitted to cover the floor pan of the motor vehicle. A plastic ventilation duct is disposed below the carpet and extends from the heating and air conditioning system in the instrument panel to beneath the front row of seats. A hard foam blocked footrest is also disposed below said carpet. Polyurethane foam is provided below the carpet not only to provide cushion for the carpet but also to attach the ventilation duct and footrest to the carpet, thereby providing a unitary carpet assembly. The foam is formed substantially about the ventilation duct to reduce the heat transfer between the conditioned air and the surroundings.

US Patent:

7028574, Apr 18, 2006

Filed:

Aug 12, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/373038

Inventors:

Larry W. Bell - Canton MI, US
John G. Thomas - Livonia MI, US
Robert N. Maley - Fraser MI, US
Derrick Dysart - Southfield MI, US
Richard L. Kelley - Royal Oak MI, US
E. Mackey King - Brighton MI, US

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60K 20/04

US Classification:

7447315, 744733, 296 3714, 180315, 180 891, 180336

Abstract:

A sled system for mounting a parking brake hand lever assembly and a gear shift assembly to a vehicle floor pan, the sled system having a predetermined configuration to mount on a vehicle floor pan.

US Patent:

59714620, Oct 26, 1999

Filed:

Sep 26, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/939024

Inventors:

Larry W. Bell - Canton MI
Medard E. Kaluszka - Sterling Heights MI
Jeff D. Stevenson - Utica MI
Peter J. Schwartz - Clinton Township MI

Assignee:

Chrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI
Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

B62D 4310

US Classification:

296 373

Abstract:

A reinforced cover for a vehicle spare tire storage system. A cover for vehicle spare tire storage system is reinforced through a reinforcing structure including a plurality of radial reinforcing members. The members are formed from a blow molded dual layer cover by pressing together the two layers at certain points to form a series of "tack-offs" or cleats which in turn create channels. A peripheral flange extends perpendicular to the cover around the perimeter of the cover for engagement with the floor of the vehicle. In the preferred embodiment, the reinforcing structure further includes a plurality of arcuate reinforcing members.

US Patent:

60330031, Mar 7, 2000

Filed:

Dec 1, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/201971

Inventors:

Larry W. Bell - Canton MI
Medard E. Kaluszka - Sterling Heights MI
Jeff D. Stevenson - Shelby Township MI
Peter J. Schwartz - Clinton Township MI

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B62D 4310

US Classification:

296 373

Abstract:

A cover for a spare tire storage system including a tub located beneath a floor of a vehicle. The cover includes a pivoting element utilized to pivot the cover to gain access to the tub. The pivoting element is also capable of being removed so that the entire cover can be removed from the vehicle and used as a working mat.