Craig David Flowerday

US Patent:

6921118, Jul 26, 2005

Filed:

Dec 5, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/310715

Inventors:

Kenneth M. Clark - Howell MI, US
Adam W. Callif - Holland MI, US
Giovanni Shin - Holland MI, US
John C. Ickes - Holland MI, US
Michael M. Warsaw - Holland MI, US
John Brett - Holland MI, US
Craig D. Flowerday - Holland MI, US

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Plymouth MI

International Classification:

B60R007/04

US Classification:

296 2434, 296 2446, 296 378, 296 3714

Abstract:

A console system which may translate longitudinally in a vehicle includes a forward end which is capable of being at least partially nested with a vehicle instrument panel. The range of movement may extend to the front seats or further toward the rear of the vehicle to provide functionality for occupants of second or even third row seats. The translation mechanism preferably includes a track similar to those employed in the vehicle art for manual seat adjustment. In the most preferred embodiment, a storage drawer is included in the instrument panel which may be used when the console is in any position, including its nested position.

US Patent:

7104580, Sep 12, 2006

Filed:

Sep 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/520392

Inventors:

Kenneth Clark - Howell MI, US
Richard S. Duff - Auburn Hills MI, US
Craig Flowerday - Holland MI, US

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60N 3/00

US Classification:

296 2432, 296 378

Abstract:

A low profile floor console for a vehicle includes a pair of end walls. In a lowered position, the console permits pass through between two spaced apart vehicle seats. When raised, fabric or netting attached, together with the end walls define a storage area. In the preferred embodiment, an add-on module fits over the raised end walls to provide a rigid storage area, and additional functionality, such as a tray, a power port, cup holders, change bins, and the like. The lid of the module may be configured for sliding or pivotal movement to allow access to the interior thereof. Also in the preferred embodiment, the floor console is constructed to trim out a parking brake assembly. In various alternate embodiments, the floor console end walls may be constructed to provide additional functionality, such as internal map pockets, and the console system may be arranged for use at different locations within the vehicle, such as in the cargo area. The add-on console modules may additionally provide a variety of functionality besides storage, such as a cooler, a kid's module, a baby module, an infotainment module, a work module, and the like. Two or more of the floor consoles of the present invention may be used between different seating rows within a vehicle or at other locations in the vehicle.

US Patent:

7152897, Dec 26, 2006

Filed:

Apr 22, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/511646

Inventors:

Keith A. Bonnes - Holland MI, US
Linh Pham - Holland MI, US
Kenneth M. Clark - Holland MI, US
Craig D. Flowerday - Holland MI, US

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60R 7/04

US Classification:

296 351

Abstract:

An article attachment system for a vehicle includes an elongated rail attached to the interior of the vehicle. The rail has a partially enclosed space with at least one slide interface and a series of projections. A bracket engages the rail for mounting at least one article to the rail. A positioning device engages the bracket and has at least one extension movable between an engaged position for securing the article to the rail and a released position for moving the article relative to the rail.

US Patent:

7661505, Feb 16, 2010

Filed:

Dec 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/582065

Inventors:

David J. Spykerman - Chandler AZ, US
Craig Flowerday - Holland MI, US

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60K 23/00

US Classification:

180326, 180334, 180336

Abstract:

A console system () configured to support a control module () (e. g. , a user interface, etc. ) operatively coupled to a vehicle system (e. g. , a vehicle transmission, etc. ), and which can be selectively and conveniently repositioned and/or reconfigured within a vehicle in a variety of positions is disclosed. The control module () is operatively coupled to the vehicle system without the use of conventional mechanical linkage. By providing flexibility in the positioning of the control module (), the console system can be configured and/or reconfigured to meet the desires and/or needs of a variety of users.

US Patent:

8215688, Jul 10, 2012

Filed:

Oct 15, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/579910

Inventors:

Jason M. Hipshier - Hudsonville MI, US
Jacob Maki - Grand Rapids MI, US
David J. McCarthy - Holland MI, US
Craig D. Flowerday - Holland MI, US
Zachary Lownds - Paw Paw MI, US
Timothy Stoepker - Grand Rapids MI, US
Jonathan M. Stanley - East Grand Rapids MI, US

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60R 7/04

US Classification:

296 2434, 296 378, 410 94, 410121

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a vehicle floor console is provided that includes a support structure and a retaining feature pivotally biased toward the support structure. The retaining feature is configured to secure cargo between the support structure and the retaining feature.

US Patent:

8517443, Aug 27, 2013

Filed:

Jul 9, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/544745

Inventors:

Jason M. Hipshier - Hudsonville MI, US
Jacob Maki - Grand Rapids MI, US
David J. McCarthy - Holland MI, US
Craig D. Flowerday - Holland MI, US

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60R 7/04

US Classification:

296 2434, 296 378

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a vehicle floor console is provided that includes a support structure and a retaining feature pivotally biased toward the support structure. The retaining feature is configured to secure cargo between the support structure and the retaining feature.

US Patent:

8573670, Nov 5, 2013

Filed:

Aug 1, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/671951

Inventors:

Omela Zekavica - Novi MI, US
Alexander Saveski - South Lyon MI, US
Gregg Ronald LaFramboise - Windsor, CA
Kenneth M. Clark - Howell MI, US
Craig D. Flowerday - Holland MI, US
Beau Loren Anderson - Norway MI, US
Rick A. Anderson - Grand Haven MI, US
James P. LeFevre - South Lyon MI, US
David Thimm - Plymouth MI, US
Kurt A. Seibold - Whitmore Lake MI, US

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60N 3/12

US Classification:

296 3715, 29718804

Abstract:

A passenger seating system () for a vehicle () comprising a seat back (), a seat cushion (), and a seat base (). The passenger seating system () may be configured to utilize, expose and/or create various storage areas. The storage areas may be located on or within the seat back (), the seat cushion (), and/or the seat base (). Other storage areas may be utilized, exposed and/or created by configuring the passenger seating system () in particular positions with vehicle interior components, such as a glove box.

US Patent:

8616605, Dec 31, 2013

Filed:

Jul 9, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/544720

Inventors:

Jason M. Hipshier - Hudsonville MI, US
Jacob Maki - Grand Rapids MI, US
David J. McCarthy - Holland MI, US
Craig D. Flowerday - Holland MI, US

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60R 7/04

US Classification:

296 2434, 296 378

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a vehicle floor console is provided that includes a support structure and a retaining feature pivotally biased toward the support structure. The retaining feature is configured to secure cargo between the support structure and the retaining feature.