Shawn C Williams

US Patent:

6474724, Nov 5, 2002

Filed:

Mar 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/106711

Inventors:

Joseph G Lemmon - Chesterfield MI
Rajkumar Rajagopalan - Farmington Hills MI
Jennifer A Head - Orion MI
Shawn R Williams - Auburn Hills MI

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B62D 2504

US Classification:

296189, 296 391, 296214, 280748

Abstract:

An impact energy absorbing arrangement is provided for a vehicle interior having a protuberance designed and configured as part of an interior surface covering a vehicle pillar and butting into a headliner surface. The protuberance is arranged so that if an occupants head forcibly strikes the roof headliner directly above the pillar, the protuberance on the pillar surface would absorb at least a portion of the impact force as well as minimize potential rotation of the head about the occupants neck by being positioned so as to contact a portion of the occupants head at approximately the same time as contact would occur with the headliner.

US Patent:

6588557, Jul 8, 2003

Filed:

Apr 4, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/825719

Inventors:

Shawn R Williams - Auburn Hills MI
Matthew W Liddane - Canton MI
Joseph G Lemmon - Chesterfield MI
Jerry D Loman - Clinton Township MI
Jeffrey S Rausch - Troy MI
Thomas A Lariviere - Macomb MI

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

F16F 712

US Classification:

188377, 280751

Abstract:

A blow molded (HIC) formation with energy buffers provides absorption of vehicle occupant cranial impacts. A generally plastic, forced air, expanded formation defines a cavity, the formation walls being of varied geometric shapes having calculated wall thicknesses, each shape having an energy absorbing and resiliency characteristic. The formation of geometric shapes is positioned depending upon the vehicle stiffness characteristics and the degree of impact absorption required. Geometric shapes employed may consist of sinusoidal waveforms, a gabled design, or either of the preceding with an internal strengthening rib employed to alter formation impact absorbing characteristics. The formation contains an orifice to ensure that vehicle occupant energy is efficiently absorbed during the concurrent events of formation compaction and air expulsion through the orifice. The blow molded formation may be glued or otherwise suitably fastened to an automobile headliner, door panel, pillar, or other location.

US Patent:

7503610, Mar 17, 2009

Filed:

Aug 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/836361

Inventors:

William A. Karagitz - Royal Oak MI, US
D. Scott Bittinger - Fenton MI, US
Shawn R. Williams - Auburn Hills MI, US

Assignee:

Chrysler LLC - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60J 7/00

US Classification:

296 3716, 296 3714

Abstract:

A reversible lid of a cargo bin also function as a cargo load floor. The cargo load floor is located behind a rear passenger seat and above a spare tire. When the lid is closed, a first flat loading surface is parallel to the ground upon which the vehicle rests while the opposite side of the lid defines the second flat loading surface that is angled with respect to the ground but 180 degrees to the rear surface of a folded forward rear passenger seat to create a smooth continuous loading surface to slide cargo onto the rear surface of the rear seat. A peripheral protruding portion surrounds the first flat loading surface to retain cargo while grooves in the loading surface may accommodate any deposition of water and mud from cargo. The load floor pivots to open while at opposite corners locking tabs secure into holes to lock the load floor closed.

US Patent:

7744120, Jun 29, 2010

Filed:

Jan 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/325770

Inventors:

John C Rust - Rochester Hills MI, US
Joseph G Lemmon - Chesterfield MI, US
Michael A Warnez - Ortonville MI, US
Shawn R Williams - Auburn Hills MI, US
Babak R Famili - Troy MI, US
Robert P Kuhr - Farmington Hills MI, US

Assignee:

Chrysler Group LLC - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60R 21/213
B60R 21/215

US Classification:

2807302, 2807282, 2807283

Abstract:

An overhead trim system for a motor vehicle has a mounting bracket coupled to an overhead area of the motor vehicle and an integrally formed trim member. The integrally formed trim member is configured to extend along a selected length of a perimeter of the overhead area and defines a hinge. The integrally formed trim member is coupled to the mounting bracket to define a cavity configured for receipt of an airbag module. The hinge in a first position is capable of retaining the airbag module within the cavity and in a second position is capable of enabling the airbag module to expand.

US Patent:

8528070, Sep 3, 2013

Filed:

Sep 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/899288

Inventors:

Bryan E. Stiekes - Warren MI, US
Shawn A. Williams - Frisco TX, US

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

H04L 29/06

US Classification:

726 11, 726 2, 726 3, 726 14, 726 15

Abstract:

A secure service delivery network, including a service delivery compartment connected to deliver services to a plurality of client networks. The secure service delivery network includes a first firewall connecting the service delivery compartment to a first virtual local area network. The secure service delivery network includes a plurality of firewalls each connecting one of the plurality of client networks to the first virtual local area network, whereby no communications between the plurality of client networks can be made over the first virtual local area network. A related method is also described.

US Patent:

20090001746, Jan 1, 2009

Filed:

Jun 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/771058

Inventors:

William Karagitz - Royal Oak MI, US
D. Scott Bittinger - Fenton MI, US
Shawn R. Williams - Auburn Hills MI, US

International Classification:

B60R 7/04

US Classification:

296 378, 220737

Abstract:

A cargo bin comprising a housing having a pair of mounting brackets. A J-shaped slot is formed in each mounting bracket, and a lid that includes a pair of pins slidably mounted in the J-shaped slots is attached to the housing. The lid includes pair of notched portions that are formed in the lid and correspond to the mounting brackets. The lid is actuatable between an open position and a closed position by sliding the pins through the J-shaped slots. To assist in supporting the lid when the lid is open, a surface that defines the notched portion rests on the mounting brackets.

US Patent:

20090001749, Jan 1, 2009

Filed:

Jun 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/771117

Inventors:

Steven M. Johnson - Shelby Twp. MI, US
Shawn R. Williams - Auburn Hills MI, US
D. Scott Bittinger - Fenton MI, US

International Classification:

B60R 7/12

US Classification:

296 3715

Abstract:

An umbrella retaining device may be incorporated into or integrally attached to a vehicle seat from the vehicle factory and may employ a compartment or holder that defines a ventilation and drain hole to drain water from a wet umbrella. An umbrella compartment may further comprise a flap pivoting along a bottom edge of the compartment, a gusset on each side of the flap, and a snap or magnetic closure device proximate to the flap's upper edge. Alternatively, an umbrella retaining compartment may angularly lie within a bottom portion of the seat or seat supporting portion, such as a front seat side shield. The compartment may have a cover, such as a pivoting cover. Alternatively, the umbrella retaining member may be a vertical tubular restraining member with a top, angled opening and a bottom opening. A support loop may lie below the tubular member to provide vertical support.

US Patent:

20130069349, Mar 21, 2013

Filed:

Sep 17, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/621418

Inventors:

Shawn R. Williams - Auburn Hills MI, US
Joseph G. Lemmon - Chesterfield MI, US
Robert P. Kuhr - Farmington Hills MI, US
Neil Thomas - Detroit MI, US
Steven Mark Johnson - Shelby Township MI, US
Cedric Stokes - Detroit MI, US

Assignee:

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60R 21/213

US Classification:

2807302, 2807301

Abstract:

An airbag deployment system for a vehicle is provided. The system can include an airbag positioned between a vehicle frame and a headliner, and a trim member positioned inboard of the frame. The system can also include a deployment ramp coupled to the frame and the trim member. The deployment ramp can have a ramp surface. The ramp surface can be positioned and configured such that when the airbag is deployed a portion of the airbag engages the ramp surface and the trim member to urge the trim member in an outboard direction toward the frame.