Michael P Blackmer

US Patent:

7854466, Dec 21, 2010

Filed:

Nov 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/565084

Inventors:

Michael Paul Blackmer - Ann Arbor MI, US
John Scott - London, CA
Scott Kahlbaum - Brownstown MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60J 1/20

US Classification:

296152, 2961461, 49502

Abstract:

A ballistic panel and mounting assembly for use with a vehicle door having a side impact structure. The panel having first and second separable members, and a plurality of upper brackets and side brackets used to secure the respective first and second members to both the beltline of the vehicle door and to the side impact structure. The brackets configured such that the panel is mounted outwardly of the window hardware and associated control mechanism and adjacent the side impact structure. In addition, connectors located on the first and second members operate to connect or join the respective members together.