Patents by Inventor Sohel Merchant

Sohel Merchant 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).

  • Patent number: 11833895
    Abstract: Vehicle platforms, and systems, subsystems, and components thereof are described. A self-contained vehicle platform or chassis incorporating substantially all of the functional systems, subsystems and components (e.g., mechanical, electrical, structural, etc.) necessary for an operative vehicle. Functional components may include at least energy storage/conversion, propulsion, suspension and wheels, steering, crash protection, and braking systems. Functional components are standardized such that vehicle platforms may be interconnected with a variety of vehicle body designs (also referred to in the art as “top hats”) with minimal or no modification to the functional linkages (e.g., mechanical, structural, electrical, etc.) therebetween. Configurations of functional components are incorporated within the vehicle platform such that there is minimal or no physical overlap between the functional components and the area defined by the vehicle body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Canoo Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel George McCarron, Alexi Charbonneau, William J. Rohr, Charles Garmel, Felix Haeusler, Nathaniel Risler Rosso, John Mason, Mayurkumar Ashokbhal Agrawal, Phillip John Weicker, Sohel Merchant, Naesung Lyu, Chung Shen Ang, Jeffrey Walsh
  • Patent number: 11738670
    Abstract: A side facing seat includes a seat back element and a moveable seat base element disposed below the seat back element. The moveable seat base element is moveable at least between a stored position and a seating position. Movement of the moveable seat base element is controlled by an activation element that is configured to engage with a locking mechanism such that the locking mechanism is able to lock the moveable seat base element in the stored position or the seating position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Canoo Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Gareth Lee, Scott Anderson, Sohel Merchant, Clint Semler, Richard Kim
  • Publication number: 20230089091
    Abstract: A side facing seat includes a seat back element and a moveable seat base element disposed below the seat back element. The moveable seat base element is moveable at least between a stored position and a seating position. Movement of the moveable seat base element is controlled by an activation element that is configured to engage with a locking mechanism such that the locking mechanism is able to lock the moveable seat base element in the stored position or the seating position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Gareth Lee, Scott Anderson, Sohel Merchant, Clint Semler, Richard Kim
  • Patent number: 11607977
    Abstract: An alternative seating arrangement of a vehicle with a variety of vehicle restraints and occupant safety systems that are associated with the alternative seating arrangement. Many embodiments include rear facing and side facing seats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Canoo Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Gareth Lee, Scott Anderson, Sohel Merchant, Clint Semler, Richard Kim
  • Publication number: 20220234435
    Abstract: Vehicle platforms, and systems, subsystems, and components thereof are described. A self-contained vehicle platform or chassis incorporating substantially all of the functional systems, subsystems and components (e.g., mechanical, electrical, structural, etc.) necessary for an operative vehicle. Functional components may include at least energy storage/conversion, propulsion, suspension and wheels, steering, crash protection, and braking systems. Functional components are standardized such that vehicle platforms may be interconnected with a variety of vehicle body designs (also referred to in the art as “top hats”) with minimal or no modification to the functional linkages (e.g., mechanical, structural, electrical, etc.) therebetween. Configurations of functional components are incorporated within the vehicle platform such that there is minimal or no physical overlap between the functional components and the area defined by the vehicle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel George McCarron, Alexi Charbonneau, William J. Rohr, Charles Garmel, Felix Haeusler, Nathaniel Risler Rosso, John Mason (deceased), Mayurkumar Ashokbhai Agrawal, Phillip John Weicker, Sohel Merchant, Naesung Lyu, Chung Shen Ang, Jeffrey Walsh
  • Patent number: 11292326
    Abstract: Vehicle platforms, and systems, subsystems, and components thereof are described. A self-contained vehicle platform or chassis incorporating substantially all of the functional systems, subsystems and components (e.g., mechanical, electrical, structural, etc.) necessary for an operative vehicle. Functional components may include at least energy storage/conversion, propulsion, suspension and wheels, steering, crash protection, and braking systems. Functional components are standardized such that vehicle platforms may be interconnected with a variety of vehicle body designs (also referred to in the art as “top hats”) with minimal or no modification to the functional linkages (e.g., mechanical, structural, electrical, etc.) therebetween. Configurations of functional components are incorporated within the vehicle platform such that there is minimal or no physical overlap between the functional components and the area defined by the vehicle body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Canoo Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel George McCarron, Alexi Charbonneau, William J. Rohr, Charles Garmel, Felix Haeusler, Nathaniel Risler Rosso, John Mason, Mayurkumar Ashokbhai Agrawal, Phillip John Weicker, Sohel Merchant, Naesung Lyu, Chung Shen Ang, Jeffrey Walsh
  • Publication number: 20220016967
    Abstract: Vehicle platforms, and systems, subsystems, and components thereof are described. A self-contained vehicle platform or chassis incorporating substantially all of the functional systems, subsystems and components (e.g., mechanical, electrical, structural, etc.) necessary for an operative vehicle. Functional components may include at least energy storage/conversion, propulsion, suspension and wheels, steering, crash protection, and braking systems. Functional components are standardized such that vehicle platforms may be interconnected with a variety of vehicle body designs (also referred to in the art as “top hats”) with minimal or no modification to the functional linkages (e.g., mechanical, structural, electrical, etc.) therebetween. Configurations of functional components are incorporated within the vehicle platform such that there is minimal or no physical overlap between the functional components and the area defined by the vehicle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel George McCarron, Alexi Charbonneau, William J. Rohr, Charles Garmel, Felix Haeusler, Nathaniel Risler Rosso, John Mason (deceased), Mayurkumar Ashokbhai Agrawal, Phillip John Weicker, Sohel Merchant, Naesung Lyu, Chung Shen Ang, Jeffrey Walsh
  • Patent number: 11161402
    Abstract: Vehicle platforms, and systems, subsystems, and components thereof are described. A self-contained vehicle platform or chassis incorporating substantially all of the functional systems, subsystems and components (e.g., mechanical, electrical, structural, etc.) necessary for an operative vehicle. Functional components may include at least energy storage/conversion, propulsion, suspension and wheels, steering, crash protection, and braking systems. Functional components are standardized such that vehicle platforms may be interconnected with a variety of vehicle body designs (also referred to in the art as “top hats”) with minimal or no modification to the functional linkages (e.g., mechanical, structural, electrical, etc.) therebetween. Configurations of functional components are incorporated within the vehicle platform such that there is minimal or no physical overlap between the functional components and the area defined by the vehicle body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Canoo Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel George McCarron, Alexi Charbonneau, William J. Rohr, Charles Garmel, Felix Haeusler, Nathaniel Risler Rosso, John Mason, Mayurkumar Ashokbhal Agrawal, Phillip John Weicker, Sohel Merchant, Naesung Lyu, Chung Shen Ang, Jeffrey Walsh
  • Publication number: 20210122223
    Abstract: Vehicle platforms, and systems, subsystems, and components thereof are described. A self-contained vehicle platform or chassis incorporating substantially all of the functional systems, subsystems and components (e.g., mechanical, electrical, structural, etc.) necessary for an operative vehicle. Functional components may include at least energy storage/conversion, propulsion, suspension and wheels, steering, crash protection, and braking systems. Functional components are standardized such that vehicle platforms may be interconnected with a variety of vehicle body designs (also referred to in the art as “top hats”) with minimal or no modification to the functional linkages (e.g., mechanical, structural, electrical, etc.) therebetween. Configurations of functional components are incorporated within the vehicle platform such that there is minimal or no physical overlap between the functional components and the area defined by the vehicle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: Canoo Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel McCarron, Alexi Charbonneau, William Rohr, Charles Garmel, Felix Haeusler, Nathaniel Rosso, John Mason, Mayurkumar Agrawal, Phillip Weicker, Sohel Merchant, Naesung Lyu, Michael Ang, Jeffrey Walsh
  • Publication number: 20210086665
    Abstract: An alternative seating arrangement of a vehicle with a variety of vehicle restraints and occupant safety systems that are associated with the alternative seating arrangement. Many embodiments include rear facing and side facing seats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Applicant: Canoo Inc.
    Inventors: Gareth Lee, Scott Anderson, Sohel Merchant, Clint Semier, Richard Kim
  • Publication number: 20200369140
    Abstract: Vehicle platforms, and systems, subsystems, and components thereof are described. A self-contained vehicle platform or chassis incorporating substantially all of the functional systems, subsystems and components (e.g., mechanical, electrical, structural, etc.) necessary for an operative vehicle. Functional components may include at least energy storage/conversion, propulsion, suspension and wheels, steering, crash protection, and braking systems. Functional components are standardized such that vehicle platforms may be interconnected with a variety of vehicle body designs (also referred to in the art as “top hats”) with minimal or no modification to the functional linkages (e.g., mechanical, structural, electrical, etc.) therebetween. Configurations of functional components are incorporated within the vehicle platform such that there is minimal or no physical overlap between the functional components and the area defined by the vehicle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: Canoo Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel McCarron, Alexi Charbonneau, William Rohr, Charles Garmel, Felix Haeusler, Nathaniel Rosso, John Mason, Mayurkumar Agrawal, Phillip Weicker, Sohel Merchant, Naesung Lyu, Michael Ang, Jeffrey Walsh
  • Patent number: 8973965
    Abstract: A rear-facing seat for a vehicle comprises: a seat portion connected to the vehicle by a hinge so that the rear-facing seat assumes at least a stowed position and an unstowed position; and a back portion connected to the seat portion, wherein in the unstowed position the back portion assumes at least an up position and a down position, wherein in the up position (i) a hook on the back portion engages a first striker on a vehicle wall, and (ii) a latch on the back portion engages a second striker of a back of a forward-facing seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Tesla Motors, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl Zalan, Sohel Merchant
  • Publication number: 20140333086
    Abstract: A rear-facing seat for a vehicle comprises: a seat portion connected to the vehicle by a hinge so that the rear-facing seat assumes at least a stowed position and an unstowed position; and a back portion connected to the seat portion, wherein in the unstowed position the back portion assumes at least an up position and a down position, wherein in the up position (i) a hook on the back portion engages a first striker on a vehicle wall, and (ii) a latch on the back portion engages a second striker of a back of a forward-facing seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Tesla Motors, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl Zalan, Sohel Merchant
  • Patent number: 8536996
    Abstract: An information display system for a vehicle includes an information display for displaying a plurality of selectable information display levels according to an information display hierarchy. Each selectable information display level may include one or more visual gauges for conveying vehicle information. Each successive selectable information display level may include additional and/or alternative vehicle information when compared to the preceding selectable information display level. The information display system further includes a controller configured to display the plurality of selectable information display levels according to an at least one driver input. In this way, the information display can display a particular selectable information display level best suited to a driver's individual preferences or understanding of the vehicle's operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Watson, Angela L. Watson, Sohel Merchant, Craig Sandvig, Ivette Hernandez, Steven Bishop, Engin Erdogan, Altay Jun Wakui Sendil, Susanne Stage, Ryan J. Skaff, Derek Hartl, James Belloli, Jeffrey Greenberg, Michael Blommer
  • Patent number: 8464578
    Abstract: A multi-functional, composite fuel display for displaying both fuel level information and fuel economy information is provided. The fuel level is displayed using a plurality of bar segments, each corresponding to a single unit of fuel. Once a single unit of fuel is consumed, the corresponding bar segment changes size to indicate an average fuel economy for that unit of fuel. The bar segment corresponding to the current unit of fuel being consumed changes size in real time to indicate instantaneous fuel economy. An indicator is provided over the bar segments corresponding to single unit of consumed fuel to indicate average fuel economy for the current tank of fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Angela L. Watson, Steven Bishop, Sohel Merchant, Craig Sandvig, Ivette Hernandez, David Watson, Engin Erdogan, Altay Jun Wakui Sendil, Susanne Stage
  • Publication number: 20120235806
    Abstract: An information display system for a vehicle includes an information display for displaying a plurality of selectable information display levels according to an information display hierarchy. Each selectable information display level may include one or more visual gauges for conveying vehicle information. Each successive selectable information display level may include additional and/or alternative vehicle information when compared to the preceding selectable information display level. The information display system further includes a controller configured to display the plurality of selectable information display levels according to an at least one driver input. In this way, the information display can display a particular selectable information display level best suited to a driver's individual preferences or understanding of the vehicle's operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: David Watson, Angela L. Watson, Sohel Merchant, Craig Sandvig, Ivette Hernández, Steven Bishop, Engin Erdogan, Altay Jun Wakui Sendil, Susanne Stage, Ryan J. Skaff, Derek Hartl, James Belloli, Jeffrey Greenberg, Michael Blommer
  • Patent number: 8207841
    Abstract: An information display system for a vehicle includes an information display for displaying a plurality of selectable information display levels according to an information display hierarchy. Each selectable information display level may include one or more visual gauges for conveying vehicle information. Each successive selectable information display level may include additional and/or alternative vehicle information when compared to the preceding selectable information display level. The information display system further includes a controller configured to display the plurality of selectable information display levels according to an at least one driver input. In this way, the information display can display a particular selectable information display level best suited to a driver's individual preferences or understanding of the vehicle's operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Watson, Angela L. Watson, Sohel Merchant, Craig Sandvig, Ivette Hernández, Steven Bishop, Engin Erdogan, Altay Jun Wakui Sendil, Susanne Stage, Ryan J. Skaff, Derek Hartl, James Belloli, Jeffrey Greenberg, Michael Blommer
  • Publication number: 20120042716
    Abstract: A multi-functional, composite fuel display for displaying both fuel level information and fuel economy information is provided. The fuel level is displayed using a plurality of bar segments, each corresponding to a single unit of fuel. Once a single unit of fuel is consumed, the corresponding bar segment changes size to indicate an average fuel economy for that unit of fuel. The bar segment corresponding to the current unit of fuel being consumed changes size in real time to indicate instantaneous fuel economy. An indicator is provided over the bar segments corresponding to single unit of consumed fuel to indicate average fuel economy for the current tank of fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Angela L. Watson, Steven Bishop, Sohel Merchant, Craig Sandvig, Ivette Hernández, David Watson, Engin Erdogan, Altay Jun Wakui Sendil, Susanne Stage
  • Patent number: 8082774
    Abstract: A multi-functional, composite fuel display for displaying both fuel level information and fuel economy information is provided. The fuel level is displayed using a plurality of bar segments, each corresponding to a single unit of fuel. Once a single unit of fuel is consumed, the corresponding bar segment changes size to indicate an average fuel economy for that unit of fuel. The bar segment corresponding to the current unit of fuel being consumed changes size in real time to indicate instantaneous fuel economy. An indicator is provided over the bar segments corresponding to single unit of consumed fuel to indicate average fuel economy for the current tank of fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Angela L. Watson, Steven Bishop, Sohel Merchant, Craig Sandvig, Ivette Hernandez, David Watson, Engin Erdogan, Altay Jun Wakui Sendil, Susanne Stage
  • Publication number: 20100207755
    Abstract: A multi-functional, composite fuel display for displaying both fuel level information and fuel economy information is provided. The fuel level is displayed using a plurality of bar segments, each corresponding to a single unit of fuel. Once a single unit of fuel is consumed, the corresponding bar segment changes size to indicate an average fuel economy for that unit of fuel. The bar segment corresponding to the current unit of fuel being consumed changes size in real time to indicate instantaneous fuel economy. An indicator is provided over the bar segments corresponding to single unit of consumed fuel to indicate average fuel economy for the current tank of fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Angela L. Watson, Steven Bishop, Sohel Merchant, Craig Sandvig, Ivette Hernandez, David Watson, Engin Erdogan, Altay Jun Wakui Sendil, Susanne Stage