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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182025 | Method of producing a panel assembly A method of constructing a reinforced closure panel assembly for a vehicle roof assembly includes providing a substantially planar panel having two opposite surfaces, providing a reinforcement having a circumferential flange fitting on one of the surfaces of the pan... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8087719 | Sandwich panel A sandwich panel for a vehicle is provided. The sandwich panel includes a first panel defining a plurality of apertures, and a second panel attached to the first panel. The second panel and the first panel define a cavity between the first panel and the second panel... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8052203 | Side panel for a vehicle The invention relates to a modular, replaceable side panel (1) for a vehicle, in particular for an omnibus. The side panel comprises in this case a pivotable cover plate (10) which is connected to a vehicle chassis (3) by an upper fastening and ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8002333 | Structural element Structural element, such as a panel, which is embossed with a mode shape (φtotal), i.e. with any of the various stationary vibration modes (φn) of which the structural element is capable, or a combination thereof. ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7954885 | Installation structure of resin garnish A resin garnish installation structure installed to a vehicle body exterior surface, having a resin garnish which extends along a longitudinal direction thereof, the resin garnish including: an exterior surface which is level with the vehicle body exterior surface; ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7883140 | Air-directing component and body front end of a motor vehicle An air-directing component (10) of a motor vehicle has an installation surface (18) that bears against an outer side (20) of the front end (12) of the motor vehicle. Hook-shaped projections (14.1, 14.2) protrude from the installati... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7850225 | Motorcycle A motorcycle having an external appearance rich in change without increased cost. A front-side side cover has first edge parts adjoining a body frame. Portions of the first edge parts are in approximately the same position in a vehicle width direction as outermost f... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7828373 | Polycarbonate panel assembly for a vehicle A vehicle glazing panel assembly has a polycarbonate panel supported by a vehicle body, and has a plurality of peripheral regions. A reinforcement member is mounted to the polycarbonate panel proximate at least one of the plurality of peripheral regions to stiffen t... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7828372 | Mounting arrangement for mounting cladding to vehicle body A vehicle cladding mounting arrangement and method for securing a cladding panel to a vehicle body include a plastic body cladding having a main panel portion and an integrally formed cladding clip structure extending from the main panel portion and a plastic suppor... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7810872 | Sunroof support structure for a vehicle body A roof structure for a vehicle body includes a roof having a roof opening that is closed by a cover member. The roof structure comprises a frame member, a left side panel member and a right side panel member. The frame member is configured to frame the roof opening.... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7798561 | Fuel pump assembly access panel Fuel Pump Assembly Access Panel is an easily removable panel that offers access to a fuel tank and fuel pump and allows work on these components to be done from above the car or other vehicle. The preferred embodiment of Fuel Pump Assembly Access Panel is comprised ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7789456 | Covering on an outer part of a vehicle, related production method and use thereof The invention relates to a cover for an exterior motor vehicle part, particularly a motor vehicle door, comprising at least one carrier part and one cover part. It is provided that the cover part (20) is associated with a cover element, particularly a metal c... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7690719 | Articulating interlocking structural extrusions for recreational vehicles and the like A structural assembly such as for use in constructing a living space of a recreational vehicle includes a wall with vertical rails at the top and bottom. The rails fitting into complementary recess within floor and ceiling members. The bottom rail has a curved cross... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7686385 | Flexible truck skirt with floating mount A vehicle skirt panel assembly includes a skirt panel comprising a thermoplastic material and including a plurality of panel sections each having one or more ribs on its exterior. The skirt panel is mounted to the vehicle so the skirt panel projects below the side o... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7600809 | Clip tower for energy absorption A vehicle body panel having an integrated mounting device for mounting the body panel to a vehicle substrate is provided. The integrated mounting device includes a tower portion with a U-shaped base and an extended portion, and a U-shaped spring clip. The base has a... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7578546 | Removable chassis skirt The invention is a chassis skirt for a motor vehicle's chassis. The chassis skirt has a panel assembly that releasably engages a frame assembly. The frame assembly mounts to a chassis, such as to a chassis mounted bracket like a battery box. The frame assembly has s... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7578547 | Member for preventing oil canning of a panel in a vehicle A support system includes a first panel and a second panel spaced from the first panel. The first panel defines an opening and includes a rim which surrounds the opening. A member is disposed between the panels. The member is attached to the first panel and provides... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7500713 | Interlocking joint for a wall or door of a trailer A wall or roof of a trailer are formed from a first panel and a second panel which are joined together by a cap and a strip which interengage. The cap includes a base wall and an interlock provided thereon. The base wall abuts the outer surfaces of the panels. The s... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7497506 | End wall module The invention relates to an end wall module for a transport vehicle. The inventive end wall module having a first wall and the second wall arranged at a distance therefrom. The first wall is embodied in the form of a first corrugated structure and the second wall is... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7441827 | Rear support for a vehicle, a rear module, and a method of securing such a module The present invention relates to a rear support (12) for a vehicle (24) that is to be fitted to the rear end of the body (22) of the vehicle (24) in the vicinity of a door (14) movable to pivot about an axis that is substantially h... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7438350 | Vehicles having fastener extending into apertures of respective body panels and methods Vehicles, such as all terrain vehicles, can be provided with a frame and a fender assembly. The fender assembly can have layered fender panels attached together with a bolt and T-nut. A channel can be formed between the fender panels to facilitate passage of fluid a... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7401842 | Resin panel and automobile door A plate body includes: an inner bulge protruded on one side of the panel body and recessed on the other side and has a periphery spaced from attachment parts; connector bulges having a certain width protruded on the one side of the plate body and recessed on the oth... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7396063 | Integrated closeout flap for reclining rear seat assemblies A rear seat assembly is for use in an automotive vehicle having a package shelf includes a generally horizontal seat cushion, a seat back and a flap. The seat cushion is fixedly secured to the vehicle. The seat back is pivotally coupled to the vehicle for movement b... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7380866 | Door construction for vehicle This door construction for a vehicle has a door main body which includes: an inner panel on a cabin interior side; an outer panel on a cabin exterior side; and an interior decoration cover disposed on the cabin interior side of the inner panel. The interior decorati... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7377580 | Multi-tier structure for car body hood A hood structure comprises an outer and an inner which form a closed cross section through spaces. The inner's cross-sectional shape is an interconnected stair step curve based on a series of concentric geometric shapes. This multi-tiered hood structure can provide ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7367417 | Floor arrangement for off-road vehicle An off-road vehicle has a frame with a floorboard extending laterally over a middle region of the frame. The floorboard has a upward projection that defines a tunnel. At least a portion of an air intake system of an engine of the vehicle is positioned within the tun... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7363786 | Locking assembly for a truck cargo bed closure A locking assembly for a truck bed closure includes an internal frame mounting a slider having a vertical portion with a dog-receiving aperture, a disk rotation flange, a manual actuation flange and a motor-actuator flange, and a horizontal portion with a pair of ke... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357448 | Unitary hydroformed roof support pillar A one-piece B-pillar having a front flange and a rear flange formed on an upper portion of the B-pillar. The front and rear flanges extend forwardly and rearwardly from a trapezoidal section of the B-pillar. An inner concave portion is provided in a lower portion of... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354088 | Slidable room assembly and method of installation A slidable room assembly comprises a vehicle body having an opening formed in an exterior wall, and a reciprocable slideout unit or compartment disposed in the opening and slidable between a retracted position and an extended position. Sliding movement of the slideo... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350853 | Floor module for a vehicle The present invention is directed to a floor module for a vehicle having a floor plate, already cut to size and ready for installation, which is integrally connected to at least one mounting rail. The floor plate is preferable bonded to at least one mounting rail, w... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7331609 | Adjustment structure of seat belt device in vehicle A lock releasing button is provided at a slide plate including a slip joint for slidably supporting a webbing for restraining an occupant to a seat. Locking of the slide plate to a center pillar is arranged to be released when the lock releasing button is pressed up... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7318469 | Piping structure for refrigerant cycle system of vehicle Front side members as a platform member of a vehicle are provided in a vehicle body on a lower side of an engine compartment to extend in a vehicle front-rear direction. A piping arrangement portion such as a piping recess is provided in an inner wall of the front s... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316444 | Method of manufacturing composite vehicle panels A method of fabricating composite vehicle panels includes the steps of forming a first, upper panel having a depending peripheral lip, forming a second, lower panel of laid up woven mat or strips of a fibrous material such as fiberglass or carbon fibers and a plasti... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7300101 | Body fairing assembly for scooter A straddle-ride type vehicle (e.g., a scooter) comprises a vehicle cover assembly that includes at least a cover that partially covers the vehicle's body and a rear side cover that covers the cover from the outside of the vehicle body. The cover including a projecti... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7284786 | Panels having active material based fold lines A panel having active material based segments, wherein the segments define a hinge location that can be selectively stiffened or folded on demand. The active material based segments include an active material such that activation of the active material by an activat... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7281754 | Flexible panel system A racing vehicle has a plurality of molded body panels. Certain ones of the molded body panels are made with pre-impregnated filler reinforced fiberglass material. A first layer of pre-impregnated fiberglass material is formed to the panel shape. A second layer of p... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7278679 | Automotive vehicle with structural panel having selectively deployable shape memory alloy elements A structural panel for an automotive vehicle includes an outer panel and a variable strength inner panel attached to the outer panel. The inner panel utilizes active elements formed from shape memory alloy (SMA). A controller activates the SMA elements so as to tran... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7275609 | Vehicle body connection system A vehicle chassis having substantially all of the mechanical, electrical, and structural componentry necessary for a fully functional vehicle includes at least an energy conversion system, a steering system, and a braking system. The chassis is configured for matabi... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7273246 | Attachment structure of head lamp and bumper fascia side portion Attaching portions of a head lamp are fixed to a radiator core support at three fixing portions at a front inside, a front outside, and a rear side respectively, and one of both side portions of a bumper fascia is fixed by a holding clip to the vicinity of a fixing ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270209 | Modular fuel storage system for a vehicle A gaseous fuel storage system for a vehicle is disclosed. The fuel storage system can be installed as a modular unit in the vehicle. The fuel storage system is pivotable relative to the vehicle to allow easy accessibility to the storage tanks without requiring the s... | 09/18/2007 |
