Louis A Thomas

US Patent:

20200317275, Oct 8, 2020

Filed:

Apr 8, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/377436

Inventors:

- Auburn Hills MI, US
Curtis Wright - Royal Oak MI, US
Louis Thomas - Santa Clara CA, US

International Classification:

B62D 25/14
B29C 44/12
B29C 44/58

Abstract:

A method and apparatus includes a substrate, a foam that is applied to the substrate to form a least a portion of an interior trim part, at least one holder fixed to the substrate, and at least one reinforcement member supported by the at least one holder such that, when the foam is applied, the at least one reinforcement member is suspended within the foam.

US Patent:

20190001897, Jan 3, 2019

Filed:

Jun 30, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/639631

Inventors:

- Auburn Hills MI, US
Louis THOMAS - Detroit MI, US

Assignee:

FAURECIA INTERIOR SYSTEMS, INC. - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60R 7/06

Abstract:

Storage bin arrangements for motor vehicles are provided. In one example, a storage bin arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a surround having a surround wall that defines a stowage space. A bin has a bin wall that defines a bin storage compartment. The bin moves in the stowage space between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the bin storage compartment is substantially disposed in the stowage space. In the open position, the bin storage compartment is substantially exposed. A flap arrangement includes a flap section extending between the bin and the surround wall. The flap arrangement moves the flap section relative to the bin during movement of the bin between the closed position and the open position.