Travis S Garland

US Patent:

6761296, Jul 13, 2004

Filed:

May 2, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/063539

Inventors:

Michael Ford - Ypsilanti MI
Noah Barlow Mass - Ann Arbor MI
Noel Ranka - Canton MI
Travis Steven Garland - Dearborn MI

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60R 900

US Classification:

224310, 224319, 224328

Abstract:

The present invention provides a convertible ladder and load platform including a vehicle articulating roof rack system having a selectively removable portion operable between a stowed roof mounted position and a slideably and pivotally repositionable back end mounted position, a stationary bottom portion received by the selectively removable portion of the articulating roof rack system, a removable top portion received by the stationary bottom portion, a frame received by the stationary bottom portion, and a plurality of rotatable steps operable between a vertically oriented ladder position and a horizontally oriented load platform position received by the frame.

US Patent:

6772928, Aug 10, 2004

Filed:

Apr 24, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/063455

Inventors:

Michael Ford - Ypsilanti MI
Noah Barlow Mass - Ann Arbor MI
Noel Ranka - Canton MI
Travis Steven Garland - Dearborn MI

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60R 9042

US Classification:

224497, 224310, 224319, 224504, 280769, 414462

Abstract:

The present invention provides a multipurpose activity frame for a vehicle articulating roof rack system including a vehicle articulating roof rack system having a selectively removable portion operable between a stowed roof mounted position and a slideably and pivotally repositionable back end mounted position, a stationary top portion received by the selectively removable portion of the articulating roof rack system, and a rotatable bottom portion operable between a stowed vertical position and an open horizontal position received by the stationary top portion.

US Patent:

6783041, Aug 31, 2004

Filed:

Dec 18, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/248103

Inventors:

Michael Ford - Ypsilanti MI
Noah Barlow Mass - Ann Arbor MI
Noel Ranka - Canton MI
Travis Steven Garland - Dearborn MI

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60R 906

US Classification:

224536, 224310, 224324, 224537, 224924

Abstract:

An apparatus to assist an operator in loading a bicycle onto a substantially vertical bicycle rack attached to an automotive vehicle, includes a base that attaches to the upper portion of the bicycle rack, and a substantially U-shaped hook, having one end that pivots at its base end and having another end that engages the inner rim portion of bicycle wheel when the bicycle is lifted into the proximity of the upper portion of the bicycle rack. The present apparatus and method of loading of a bicycle assists an operator in loading a bicycle by fully supporting the weight of the bicycle while the operator positions and secures the bicycle to the bicycle rack for transport.

US Patent:

7070194, Jul 4, 2006

Filed:

Jan 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/767563

Inventors:

Travis Garland - Dearborn MI, US
Michael Ford - Troy MI, US
Noel Ranka - Canton MI, US
Scott Ford - Belleville MI, US
Christina Bloxsom - Plymouth MI, US
David Hsai - Dearborn MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60R 3/02

US Classification:

280166, 280163

Abstract:

A control mechanism for a powered running board on an automotive vehicle, such as a sport utility vehicle, utilizes the memory function of the vehicle to store therein established operating positions for the running board. The user or occupant of the vehicle can manually position the powered running board to a convenient operating position within a range of available operating positions on the vehicle. By storing the selected position of the running board in the memory function of the vehicle, the control mechanism can return to that same operating height each time the occupant seeks to use the running board for entry or exit of the vehicle. The control mechanism is operable with different configurations of running boards and with different power devices for effecting the movement of the running board.

US Patent:

8499988, Aug 6, 2013

Filed:

Sep 21, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/239017

Inventors:

Travis S. Garland - Milford MI, US
Michael Ford - West Bloomfield MI, US
Scott Aaron Ford - Belleville MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60R 9/045

US Classification:

224321, 224322

Abstract:

A vehicle roof rack assembly comprises a pair of rails defining retention channels therein. A locking slot is disposed on an inboard surface of the rails and is in communication with the retention channels. The rook rack assembly further comprises a crossbar having a rotatable locking cam with retention tabs. The locking cam is designed to frictionally engage the locking slot during rotation and the retention tabs are adapted to extend into the retention channels, thereby securing the crossbar to the rails.

US Patent:

20070235485, Oct 11, 2007

Filed:

Mar 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/308466

Inventors:

Scott Ford - Belleville MI, US
Michael Ford - West Bloomfield MI, US
Travis Garland - Dearborn MI, US

Assignee:

FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60R 9/00
B60R 11/00

US Classification:

224315000, 224326000, 224557000

Abstract:

A system for mounting an accessory to an automotive vehicle includes at least one shoulder fastener having a shank and a head extending above the vehicle surface. A mounting base for an accessory has an aperture permitting the mounting base to lock upon the shoulder fastener. A retainer prevents the mounting base from slidably disengaging from shoulder fastener once the base has been locked upon the shoulder fastener.

US Patent:

6425618, Jul 30, 2002

Filed:

Jul 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/682099

Inventors:

Travis Steven Garland - Dearborn MI
Warren L. Nally - South Lyon MI
Ronald J. Brzuch - Canton MI
Burt E. Sloan - Ypsilanti MI

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60P 300

US Classification:

296 3, 296 2611, 224405, 224484

Abstract:

An extendable support mechanism for a cargo bed of a pickup truck or the like. One or more support members are attached to opposite sides of the cargo bed and adapted to be positioned vertically upwardly from the cargo bed in order to support a tent-like structure or an object which is also positioned in part on the cab of the vehicle. Preferably, three tubular support members are provided in the support mechanism. Each of the tubular members are comprised of two telescopic members and are extendable in order to vary the height of the support member in the vertical direction in order to be used to hold members on the top of the vehicle. The support mechanism can be attached to an articulating bracket member which allows the support member also to be used as a cargo bed extender when desired, and also to be rotated to a stored position inside the cargo bed. In an alternate embodiment, the support members are held in vertical position on the sides of the cargo bed by fixed bracket members.

US Patent:

20190270413, Sep 5, 2019

Filed:

Mar 2, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/910576

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Roger Petrey - Rochester Hills MI, US
Travis S. Garland - Milford MI, US
Talat Karmo - Waterford MI, US
Harry Lobo - Canton MI, US

International Classification:

B60R 9/058
E05B 73/00
E05B 85/06
F16B 21/12

Abstract:

A removable roof rail assembly for a motor vehicle includes a roof rail and latch assembly for securing the roof rail to the motor vehicle. The latch assembly includes a push button actuator to conveniently and efficiently release the latch assembly and allow one to remove the roof rail from the motor vehicle. A related method for selectively securing a roof rail to and removing a roof rail from the motor vehicle is also provided.