This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.. Active years: 2001.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2001
Title: Rick Mahan and Modular Vehicle Door Innovation.
Introduction
Rick Mahan is an inventor associated with Oxford, Michigan, and Delphi Technologies, Inc. His patent work includes a vehicle-door design intended to combine modular assembly with improved structural performance.
Latest Patents
Mahan is credited with 1 patent, titled “Modular Vehicle Door.” The invention describes a hollow door shell made from sheet-metal panels, a crash beam extending across the door, and a preassembled module that supports several door components. A metal support beam connects the door’s hinge and latch reinforcements and forms a box section with the crash beam. An insert-molded carrier has ribs that work with channels in the support beam to increase its torsional rigidity. Together, these features are designed to improve the door’s crashworthiness.
Career Highlights
Mahan’s documented patent contribution focuses on modular vehicle-door construction. The design brings structural elements and supported components together in a preassembled module that attaches to the door shell.
Collaborations
Mahan’s listed coworkers include Brian Hale Staser and Mark Manuel. The available information identifies these professional associations but does not specify their individual roles in the patent.
Conclusion
Rick Mahan’s “Modular Vehicle Door” patent presents an approach to integrating modular assembly and reinforcing structures to improve vehicle-door crashworthiness.
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