Floor mounted retention system

US6527154B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Johnson Controls Technology Company · US

Inventors

• Lance Larsen · Southfield, US
• Joanne H. Cole · Ann Arbor, US
• Neil J. Bush · Pinckney, US
• Mark Caye · Allen Park, US
• Gregary A. Haupt · New Hudson, US
• Benjamin Judy · Grandville, US
• Daniel J. Koester · Ann Arbor, US
• David J. Spykerman · Wyoming, US
• Roger Whitley · Brighton, US
• Detlef Zimmermann · Ottawa, CA

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 5, 2001
• Grant date: Mar 4, 2003
• Expiry date: Mar 5, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R7/043
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for releasably mounting a vehicle accessory to the floor attachments of a motor vehicle having a floor panel and removable seats. The apparatus includes an attachment mechanism adapted to releasably engage the floor attachments of the motor vehicle and a frame coupled to the attachment mechanism The frame is adapted for contacting the floor of the vehicle to steady the device and for mounting the vehicle accessory thereto.