Larry Moseley 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:

7575088, Aug 18, 2009

Filed:

Jun 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/428152

Inventors:

Hamid Mir - Rochester Hills MI, US
Adrian VanCampenhout - Plymouth MI, US
Christopher A Wolfe - Detroit MI, US
John D Richardson - Sumpter Township MI, US
John Boughton - White Lake MI, US
Ted Thelen - Ann Arbor MI, US
Larry W Bell - Canton MI, US
Brian J Rahn - Saint Clair Shores MI, US

Assignee:

Chrysler Group LLC - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60K 1/00
B60K 3/00

US Classification:

180300, 180297, 180312

Abstract:

A powertrain mounting system includes a pair of engine and transmission mount assemblies. The engine mount assemblies include an isolator assembly having an elastomeric bushing with an encapsulated mounting member, an integral snubber, and a bracket assembly having a one piece can arranged to house the bushing and having an interlock arranged to engage the bushing. The bushing is press-fit into the can and arranged to isolate the mounting member from the can thereby dampening powertrain vibration and controlling powertrain movement, and the snubber is arranged to limit movement of the bushing relative to the can. The transmission mount assembly includes a support member, a pair of isolators positioned relative to each other, and a pair of mounting brackets positioned on the isolators; wherein the isolators are arranged to maintain the mounting brackets in spaced relation to the support member thereby dampening powertrain vibration and controlling powertrain movement.

US Patent:

52677745, Dec 7, 1993

Filed:

Nov 19, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/978916

Inventors:

Rodger P. Garner - Plano TX
Richard C. Essig - Loveland CO
Larry W. Bell - Canton MI
Alfred J. Jesperson - Shelby Township, Macomb County MI
Sandy J. Emerling - Troy MI
Jack H. Atabak - Clarkston MI

Assignee:

Chrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI
Bestop, Inc. - Broomfield CO

International Classification:

B62D 2506

US Classification:

296218

Abstract:

A foldable and removable top for a passenger vehicle. The top includes an overhead cover member and side curtains. The overhead cover member has a support arrangement including front and rear headers, transverse bow members, and side rails. The flexible and foldable fabric of the cover member is secured at its end portions to the front and rear headers and the bow members are secured across the middle section of the fabric between the side rails. One end of each side rail is pivotally mounted to the rear header and the other, free end is releasably securable to an end of the front header. When assembled, the side rails extend between the front and rear headers to hold them in a spaced-apart, extended position with the fabric of the cover member being drawn taut therebetween. The side curtains of the top are releasably securable to the overhead cover member and are also releasably securable to the vehicle itself by a unique hook and catch arrangement.

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:

59382732, Aug 17, 1999

Filed:

Sep 23, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/935416

Inventors:

Shawn R. Williams - Auburn Hills MI
James E. Holtslag - Clarkston MI
Jeffrey S. Rausch - Graz, AT
James M. Resovsky - Waterford MI
Larry W. Bell - Canton MI

Assignee:

Chrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60R 2104

US Classification:

296189

Abstract:

An energy absorption system for vehicle pillars. The energy absorption system includes a cover device attached to a pillar having an outer shell or side visible from the vehicle interior and an inner hidden side supporting a ladder-like structure which includes a spaced walls and spaced ribs integrally attached together. During energy absorption, the side walls absorb energy by bowing outward away from the ribs and occasionally tearing while energy is also absorbed by crushing distortion and tearing of the ribs from their attachment with the walls. Moreover, in an embodiment, at least one flow channel or passage for air is formed within the device laterally to the side of one of the walls. In another embodiment in which a seat belt attachment is utilized, the device forms a track for a slidable retention belt retention member.

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.

Address:

3698 S Canton Ctr Rd, Canton, MI 48188

Phone:

(734)7480038

VIN:

1FAHP2EW9CG101546

Make:

FORD

Model:

TAURUS

Year:

2012