Patents by Inventor Poovanna Kushalappa Theethira

Poovanna Kushalappa Theethira has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Energy absorbing articles
    Patent number: 7160621
    Abstract: An article comprises a plurality of auxetic structures wherein the auxetic structures are of size greater than about 1 mm. The article also comprises at least one cell boundary that is structurally coupled to the auxetic structures. The cell boundary is configured to resist a deformation of the auxetic structures. An automotive energy absorber comprises a plurality of auxetic structures wherein the auxetic structures are of size greater than about 1 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Tansen Dhananjay Chaudhari, Chinniah Thiagarajan, Poovanna Kushalappa Theethira, Stephen Shuler, Eric Jon Jaarda
  • Thermistor probe assembly and method for positioning and moisture proofing thermistor probe assembly
    Patent number: 7128467
    Abstract: A thermistor probe assembly with a thermistor element and a positioning device for positioning the thermistor element at a pre-determined location within the assembly. The positioning device includes a cavity extending through it, at least three self-centering lobes, and a relief groove for adjusting a dimension of the cavity. The thermistor probe assembly also includes a moisture proof molding material which encases the thermistor element and positioning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jimmy Philip, Sunil Balakrishnan Earath, Poovanna Kushalappa Theethira