Patents by Inventor Tony Fabiano
Tony Fabiano 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).
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Patent number: 11577791Abstract: A tailgate system for a vehicle comprises a tailgate pivotally mounted to a vehicle body for movement about a generally horizontal pivot axis between an open position and a closed position. The tailgate has an access opening configured to provide access to a vehicle bed area when the tailgate is in the closed position. The tailgate also has a movable tailgate portion movably connected to the tailgate. The movable tailgate portion is configured to cover the access opening in the tailgate when in a closed position of the movable tailgate portion. The tailgate also has a pocket opening for receiving the movable tailgate portion therein. The movable tailgate portion is slideably mounted to the tailgate for movement to an open position in which the movable tailgate portion is received in the pocket opening in the tailgate to uncover the access opening in the tailgate.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: VENTRA GROUP CO.Inventors: Joaquin Hung, Tony Fabiano, Steve jArjoura, Wayne Doswell
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Publication number: 20210221448Abstract: A tailgate system for a vehicle comprises a tailgate pivotally mounted to a vehicle body for movement about a generally horizontal pivot axis between an open position and a closed position. The tailgate has an access opening configured to provide access to a vehicle bed area when the tailgate is in the closed position. The tailgate also has a movable tailgate portion movably connected to the tailgate. The movable tailgate portion is configured to cover the access opening in the tailgate when in a closed position of the movable tailgate portion. The tailgate also has a pocket opening for receiving the movable tailgate portion therein. The movable tailgate portion is slideably mounted to the tailgate for movement to an open position in which the movable tailgate portion is received in the pocket opening in the tailgate to uncover the access opening in the tailgate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Joaquin HUNG, Tony FABIANO, Steve jARJOURA, Wayne DOSWELL
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Patent number: 7377531Abstract: A retractable running board assembly is mounted to the frame of a vehicle. The running board is selectively extendable between a retracted position, which is close to the vehicle's frame, and a lower, laterally-outward extended position that facilitates easy entrance into and exit from the vehicle. A plurality of longitudinally spaced, selectively-actuated links connect the running board to the frame. A selectively-operable driving mechanism concertedly actuates each of the links to extend and retract the running board. When the driving mechanism is not operated, each link resists actuation and holds the running board in a fixed position relative to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2005Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Ventra Group Inc.Inventors: Tony Fabiano, Joseph F Scheuring, III, Terry L Reid, Larry Downs
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Patent number: 7219911Abstract: A retractable step assembly for use with a vehicle includes a mounting bracket for mounting the assembly in an operative position to the vehicle, a step pivotally connected to the mounting bracket so as to pivot about a substantially vertical pivot axis, a guide member provided on the step and movably mounted to the mounting bracket, and a lock assembly. The guide member is configured to rotate about and translate axially along the pivot axis relative to the mounting bracket to allow the step to be moved between a retracted position and an extended position. The lock assembly includes a lock movable between a locked position locking the guide member against movement relative to the mounting bracket, and an unlocked position permitting the guide member to rotate about the pivot axis and translate axially along the pivot axis relative to the mounting bracket.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Ventra Group Inc.Inventors: Dusit Sukonthapanich, Ryan Herman, Tony Fabiano, Michael Sykes, Peter Revelis
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Publication number: 20060082096Abstract: A retractable step assembly for use with a vehicle is disclosed. The assembly includes a mounting bracket for mounting the assembly in an operative position to the vehicle, a step pivotally connected to the mounting bracket so as to pivot about a substantially vertical pivot axis, a guide member provided on the step and movably mounted to the mounting bracket, and a lock assembly. The guide member is configured to rotate about and translate axially along the pivot axis relative to the mounting bracket to allow the step to be moved between a retracted position and an extended position. The lock assembly includes a lock movable between a locked position locking the guide member against movement relative to the mounting bracket, and an unlocked position permitting the guide member to rotate about the pivot axis and translate axially along the pivot axis relative to the mounting bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2004Publication date: April 20, 2006Applicant: VENTRA GROUP INC.Inventors: Dusit Sukonthapanich, Ryan Herman, Tony Fabiano, Michael Sykes, Peter Revelis
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Publication number: 20050280242Abstract: A retractable running board assembly is mounted to the frame of a vehicle. The running board is selectively extendable between a retracted position, which is close to the vehicle's frame, and a lower, laterally-outward extended position that facilitates easy entrance into and exit from the vehicle. A plurality of longitudinally spaced, selectively-actuated links connect the running board to the frame. A selectively-operable driving mechanism concertedly actuates each of the links to extend and retract the running board. When the driving mechanism is not operated, each link resists actuation and holds the running board in a fixed position relative to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2005Publication date: December 22, 2005Applicant: VENTRA GROUP INC.Inventors: Tony Fabiano, Joseph Scheuring, Terry Reid, Larry Downs
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Patent number: 6955370Abstract: A retractable running board assembly is mounted to the frame of a vehicle. The running board is selectively extendable between a retracted position, which is close to the vehicle's frame, and a lower, laterally-outward extended position that facilitates easy entrance into and exit from the vehicle. A plurality of longitudinally spaced, selectively-actuated links connect the running board to the frame. A selectively-operable driving mechanism concertedly actuates each of the links to extend and retract the running board. When the driving mechanism is not operated, each link resists actuation and holds the running board in a fixed position relative to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2003Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: Ventra Group Inc.Inventors: Tony Fabiano, Joseph F. Scheuring, III, Terry L. Reid, Larry Downs
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Publication number: 20030189354Abstract: A hinge assembly is provided including a first hinge member including a first mounting structure to mount the first hinge member to one of a vehicle closure member and a vehicle body. The first hinge member includes a rotatable member. The rotatable member and the first mounting structure may be integrally formed together from a single piece of metal. The hinge assembly includes a second hinge member including a second mounting structure to mount the second hinge member to the other of the vehicle closure member and the vehicle body. The second hinge member includes a wall portion to define a rotatable member receiving space. The rotatable member receiving space is configured to rotatably receive the rotatable member for enabling the first and second hinge members to pivot relative to one another. The wall portion and the second mounting structure may be integrally formed together from a single piece of metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicant: VENTRA GROUP INC.Inventor: Tony Fabiano
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Publication number: 20030132595Abstract: A retractable running board assembly is mounted to the frame of a vehicle. The running board is selectively extendable between a retracted position, which is close to the vehicle's frame, and a lower, laterally-outward extended position that facilitates easy entrance into and exit from the vehicle. A plurality of longitudinally spaced, selectively-actuated links connect the running board to the frame. A selectively-operable driving mechanism concertedly actuates each of the links to extend and retract the running board. When the driving mechanism is not operated, each link resists actuation and holds the running board in a fixed position relative to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2003Publication date: July 17, 2003Applicant: VENTRA GROUP INC.Inventors: Tony Fabiano, Joseph F. Scheuring, Terry L. Reid, Larry Downs
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Patent number: 5516066Abstract: One piece load rest having reinforcing portions folded under the centre, fabricating and depending leg portions to be connected to the upper portion of a jack.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1994Date of Patent: May 14, 1996Assignee: Ventra Group Inc.Inventors: Tony Fabiano, Elgin DeWar