Kenneth Michael Clark

US Patent:

6669260, Dec 30, 2003

Filed:

May 1, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/846811

Inventors:

Kenneth M. Clark - Holland MI
Curt R. Johnson - Holland MI
J. Peter Cansfield - Holland MI
David B. Fry - Holland MI
Kermit M. Anderson - Holland MI
Bradley A. Beers - Door MI
Darin R. Billot - Holland MI
L. Robert Hamelink - Holland MI
Dale A. Gort - Holland MI
Eric D. Rennie - Spring Lake MI
Charles E. Beasley - Zeeland MI

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Plymouth MI

International Classification:

B60N 300

US Classification:

296 378, 224311

Abstract:

A modular system for a vehicle is provided which includes one or more elongated members adapted to be coupled to an interior portion of a vehicle, where one or more removable articles are configured for attachment to one or more of the members and a utility system provides utilities to the articles. One or more holders are positioned to align with the members and are coupled to the articles for attaching the articles to one or more of the members.

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:

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:

20170267136, Sep 21, 2017

Filed:

Aug 17, 2015

Appl. No.:

15/504762

Inventors:

- Luxembourg, LU
Kenneth CLARK - Rogersville MO, US
Steve CLARK - Highland MI, US
Emery Jay ZADINA - Ypsilanti MI, US
Alan BOYKO - Novi MI, US
David HAYES - West Bloomfield MI, US

Assignee:

ADIENT LUXEMBOURG HOLDING S.A.R.L. - Luxembourg

International Classification:

B60N 2/48
B60N 2/42
B60Q 3/233

Abstract:

A head restraint may include a support structure with an opening, adjustable flexible elongated members, and an adjustment mechanism. The elongated members may be attached to the support structure, may span the opening in the support structure, and may be configured to support a user's head. The adjustment mechanism may be configured to at least one of automatically and/or manually adjust tension of at least portions of the elongated members spanning the opening.

US Patent:

20160318422, Nov 3, 2016

Filed:

Dec 12, 2014

Appl. No.:

15/104747

Inventors:

- Plymouth MI, US
Kenneth M. CLARK - Howell MI, US
Robert J. HICKS - Canton MI, US
Eric B. MICHALAK - Northville MI, US
Ganesh SANKARAN - Farmington Hills MI, US
Bernd ZIMMERBEUTEL - Remscheid, DE

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60N 2/01
B60N 2/20
B60N 2/30
B60N 2/06

Abstract:

A seat arrangement, particularly for a vehicle, that includes a second row seat arrangement. The second row seat arrangement includes a first seat, a second seat and a third seat. The first seat can be stored such that direct access to a third row seat arrangement is not limited by the second row seat arrangement. In a two row vehicle, the second row seat arrangement with the first seat stored provides extra space in the second row for placing cargo.

US Patent:

20160297383, Oct 13, 2016

Filed:

Nov 18, 2014

Appl. No.:

15/036565

Inventors:

- Holland MI, US
Kenneth M. Clark - Plymouth MI, US
James C. Hollowood - Saline MI, US
Jeffrey D. Laho - Canton MI, US
Mark S. Milner - Plymouth MI, US

Assignee:

JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY - HOLLAND MI

International Classification:

B60R 16/03
H02J 7/02
H02J 7/00
B60R 11/02

Abstract:

A charging system for charging a device within a vehicle may include a vehicle component, a securing mechanism, and a wireless charging mechanism. The securing mechanism may be configured to physically secure the device within a user's field of view such that the device is usable by the user while the device is being charged. The wireless charging mechanism may be integrated with the vehicle component and configured to charge the device. The securing mechanism may align and orient the device with respect to the charging mechanism.