Inventor

Scott L. Frederick

Inventor

Brighton, MI, US

Overview

2008–2021

Patent span

Performing operations

Primary field (CPC B)

Patents· 69 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

B60Rprimary

B60RVehicles, vehicle fittings, or vehicle parts, not otherwise provided for20%

B62DMotor vehicles15%

B60JWindows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors, or similar devices for vehicles6%

B60QArrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general4%

B60PVehicles adapted for load transportation or to transport, to carry, or to comprise special loads or objects4%

B60SServicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring of vehicles, not otherwise provided for4%

G01SRadio direction-finding4%

Y02TClimate change mitigation technologies related to transportation4%

B60NSeats specially adapted for vehicles3%

G05DSystems for controlling or regulating non-electric variables3%

PatentTitleYear

11,059,458System and method for cleaning obstructions for the sensors of an autonomous vehicle2021 11,046,161Tonneau cover with airflow passages extending between different sides thereof2021 11,041,956Lidar module and portable lidar scanner unit2021 11,034,336Systems, apparatus, and methods to remove vehicle sensor debris2021 11,002,831Active road debris blocking devices and road debris blocking systems for vehicles2021 10,926,607Vehicle with cargo bed incorporating airflow intake and discharge ducts2021 10,914,371Multi-purpose removable gear shift knob2021 10,899,207Tonneau cover structured to redirect airflow around vehicle2021 10,889,337Truck bed airflow assembly2021 10,875,392Tonneau cover with integrated drying cavity2020 10,875,503System and method for anti-theft control for autonomous vehicle2020 10,850,710Autonomous vehicle glass cleaning system2020 10,800,313Vehicle cargo assist2020 10,766,430Autonomous rear viewing sensor mount2020 10,730,514Systems and methods for extending detachable automobile sensor capabilities for collision avoidance2020 10,706,619Systems and methods for extending detachable automobile sensor capabilities for environmental mapping2020 10,668,793Retractable autonomous roof panel2020 10,647,243Under-floor truck deck tie-down device and truck deck and truck having the same2020 10,641,614Electronically provided guided tours2020 10,625,697Multi-purpose brush guard, cabin protector, and tailgate extender accessory2020 10,618,468Lateral view system for vehicle2020 10,577,032Active seal for dynamic vehicle interface2020 10,569,721Autonomous radar roof module2020 10,561,887Vehicle seat assembly for physical exercise2020 10,562,406System and method for autonomous charging of an autonomous vehicle2020 10,525,871Vehicle lamp assemblies including light diverting system and apparatus2020 10,500,930Vehicle door glass damping and vehicles including vehicle door glass damping systems2019 10,471,935Cowl louver assembly with modular ice scrapers2019 10,457,183Vehicle with a disconnectable handle2019 10,449,920Rear bumper snow and ice shield2019 10,442,370Truck deck rail tool storage and truck deck and truck having the same2019 10,427,730Active side shield2019 10,414,256Dynamically configurable tonneau cover2019 10,414,280Systems and methods for selective battery control2019 10,407,111Customizable cargo bed system for a vehicle2019 10,399,606Multi-piece overfender assemblies and methods of mounting the same to vehicles2019 10,399,615Tailgate-mounted air drag reduction mechanism2019 10,343,727Two-piece deck post2019 10,336,238Truck bed rear cargo tie down engagement structure2019 10,272,825Systems, vehicles, and methods for adjusting lighting of a towing hitch region of a vehicle2019 10,232,783Adaptive truck bed storage2019 10,232,830Integrated truck bed washing2019 10,232,793Truck bed integrated fold-out table2019 10,207,667Bumper assemblies for vehicles including low-energy impact indicators2019 10,166,860Multi-stage detachable hood air scoop assemblies and vehicles incorporating the same2019 10,152,884Selective actions in a vehicle based on detected ambient hazard noises2018 10,144,327Vehicle seat with a reconfigurable side armrest2018 10,137,850Vehicle bumper collision indicator2018 10,131,222Snorkel roof drip attachment2018 10,131,289Adjustable vehicle cargo rack system2018 10,104,978Resting surfaces for vehicle occupants2018 10,110,332Devices and methods for in-vehicle content localization2018 10,099,730Dynamic vehicle spoilers2018 10,093,260Vehicles including front grille assemblies with auxiliary lever access panels2018 10,081,302Active aerodynamic running board2018 10,071,775Cargo bed side top extender2018 10,058,085Truck bed fishing rod carrier system2018 10,029,611Retractable truck bed lighting system2018 10,023,097Tie down assembly for cargo bed2018 10,005,413Vehicles including front grille assemblies with air flow director fins2018 9,975,501Multi-purpose vehicle bed liner and deck topper2018 9,889,730'Water management for vehicles with tonneau covers'2018 9,828,045Truck-bed-mounted spare wheel carrier2017 9,758,118'Bumpers including energy diverting bumper structures and vehicles incorporating the same'2017 9,707,888'Removable cargo liner having selective illumination capability'2017 9,663,150'Slot protectors for hood assemblies'2017 9,616,831'Bumper assemblies including vertical rigidity flange'2017 9,440,607'Energy diverting bumper structures for bumpers and methods of connecting energy diverting bumper structures'2016 7,390,969'Wire harness grommet'2008

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

2008–2021Patents assigned to TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA (64)· patent assignee history

2008–2021Based in Brighton, MI, US· patent location history

2016–2017Patents assigned to TOYOTA MOTOR ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA INC (5)· patent assignee history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA	64	2008–2021
TOYOTA MOTOR ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA INC	5	2016–2017

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Brighton, MI, US	69	2008–2021