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GM Files Patent For Vehicle-Integrated Removable Storage Pack

GM has filed a patent application for a vehicle-integrated removable storage pack system. The application was assigned patent number US 12,172,580 B2 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and was published on December 24th, 2024. The GM patent filing was originally submitted on November 8th, 2022, and lists several Michigan-based engineers as the inventors, including Patrick Minjeur, Lisa M. Simms, and James L. Benigni.

A GM patent filing for a vehicle-integrated removable storage pack.

The patent application describes a removable storage pack system that can integrate directly with a vehicle and is designed to simplify the way people store and carry items inside and outside their vehicles. This system features a removable storage pack that attaches securely to the interior surface of a car door using clips. The door has built-in clips that connect to matching clips on the storage pack, allowing it to be easily attached and detached, per the preference of users.

The storage pack itself is described as incorporating multiple pockets for holding a variety of different items, including things like wallets, phones, keys, or water bottles. Some versions of the system also incorporate a wireless charging surface that aligns with one of the pack’s pockets, enabling electronic devices to charge wirelessly while stored. Additionally, the storage pack can be adjusted to fit individuals using adjustable straps and clamps. When detached, the pack doubles as a wearable bag, making it easy to carry items outside the vehicle, if needed.

This system is particularly useful for keeping essential items in one accessible place, reducing the time spent gathering belongings from multiple compartments in the vehicle. It can also help prevent items from being left behind. The pack is customizable in size and color to suit user preferences and can even be placed in alternative locations within the vehicle, such as the rear area, to accommodate specific needs. Alternatively, this system could be useful for individuals who use their vehicle for work and require a plethora of items that are easily storable both inside and outside the vehicle.

Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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  1. That’s funny. No wonder GM keeps losing sales. Is this another of Barra’s blunders.

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  2. Hope they include a fanny pack so I can look extra dorky climbing down from my 3500 HD ! LOL

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  3. What a waste of time and money.

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  4. How about getting some new patents for IC systems that improve mileage and emissions. A better use of engineers

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  5. Looks like something that thieves will be looking for. Would rather have something designed to slide out of sight, like underneath the seats that are already weigh a ton.

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  6. This could make sense in some limited cases like someone going to a lot of job sites or an inspector, but this seems like effort better spent on just having a good hanger system for worksites that are more practical, like police vests, firefighter vests, construction vests, etc. The usefulness of this is so limited if you have to use GM’s vest. Appreciate that people are thinking outside the box, though

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  7. My point being that most jobs that could use something like this already have purpose built carriers, like for photographers, on top of other jobs I already mentioned.

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  8. Cool idea but this could be sold in a home shopping network instead ! Why make a $70,000 vehicle a $70,150 vehicle ? It all adds up

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