Patents Assigned to VENTRA GROUP CO.
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Patent number: 11794826Abstract: A cable hoist system for a spare tire carrier in a vehicle includes a housing; a drive cable; a reel assembly; and a drive mechanism. A first gear assembly of the drive mechanism includes a control plate member connected to a first gear using at least two frangible connectors. The at least two frangible connectors connecting the control plate member and the first gear provides a frangible connection in the first gear assembly such that, when the first gear assembly is subject to a force exceeding a predetermined value caused by momentum of a spare tire applied through the reel assembly and a second gear of a second gear assembly, the at least two frangible connectors break to allow the first gear to move relative to the control plate member such that the second gear and the reel assembly can rotate to allow for pay out of the drive cable.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: VENTRA GROUP CO.Inventors: Tim G. Rossi, Terry Hu
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Patent number: 11643858Abstract: A door check device for installation between a vehicle body and a vehicle door that swings in opposing opening and closing directions relative to the vehicle body is provided. The door check device comprises a housing assembly and an elongated link member. The housing assembly comprises a first mounting structure, and a plastic housing member containing a biasing structure, a first link member engaging structure and a second link member engaging structure therein. The plastic housing member has a first engagement structure. The first mounting structure includes a plastic cover that has a second engagement structure that is constructed and arranged to engage with the first engagement structure to form an area of contact therebetween. The plastic housing member and the plastic cover are secured by fusion of the materials to each other in the area of contact between the first and the second engagement structures.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Ventra Group Co.Inventors: Tim G. Rossi, W. Murray Dobson
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Patent number: 11619962Abstract: A pedal assembly comprises a pedal arm; a pedal plate provided on a second end of an elongated lever structure of the pedal arm; a vehicle mounting bracket; and a retainer. The retainer is installed on the pedal arm and is configured to operatively connect the pedal arm and an end portion of an operating member so as to transmit the movement of the pedal arm between a first and a second arm position to a functional system. The retainer is in an open position for insertion of the end portion of the operating member therein. The retainer is configured to move or to be movable from the open position to a closed position in which the retainer retains the end portion of the operating member received therein. The retainer is movable from the open position to the closed position by insertion of the operating member therein.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: VENTRA GROUP CO.Inventors: Steve Jarjoura, Terry Reid, Dusit Sukonthapanich, Maria Fedorenko, Khanjan Patel
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Patent number: 11608123Abstract: A tailgate system for a vehicle comprises a tailgate and a support system. The tailgate includes a movable tailgate portion movably connected to the tailgate and configured to cover an access opening in the tailgate. The support system is selectively operable between a connected state connected to both the tailgate and the movable tailgate portion and a disconnected state. The support system in the connected state is configured to support the movable tailgate portion in a step position pivoted downwardly from the tailgate in an open position thereof to provide a step. The support system in the disconnected state is configured to allow the movable tailgate portion to pivot downwardly from the tailgate in a closed position to the downwardly extending open position. The angle of pivotal movement of the movable tailgate portion relative to the tailgate is greater in the downwardly extending open position than in the step position.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: VENTRA GROUP, CO.Inventors: Steve Jarjoura, Joaquin Hung, Wayne Doswell, Guido Benvenuto
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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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Patent number: 11353911Abstract: A pedal assembly comprises a pedal arm; a pedal plate; a vehicle mounting bracket; a pivot pin receiving member; and a pivot pin. A first end of the pedal arm is operatively connected to the pivot pin receiving member to provide pivotal movement to the pivot pin receiving member during movement of the pedal arm between first and second arm positions. The pivot pin is at least partially and axially received by the pivot pin receiving member. The pivot pin receiving member and the pivot pin are mechanically coupled to one another via an interlock connection therebetween to simultaneously pivot together about the pivot axis as a unit during movement of the pedal arm between the first and second arm positions. At least a portion of the pivot pin receiving member or the pivot pin is deformed to form the interlock connection therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: VENTRA GROUP CO.Inventors: Andrew Medeiros, Haththella Upathilake, Ron Prentice
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Patent number: 9896069Abstract: Provided herein is an adjustable pedal assembly for a vehicle for operating a push rod of a brake system, for example. The assembly includes an activation link connected via a pivot member to an elongated lever structure of the pedal arm, a link member for connection to the push rod to activate the brake system that is operatively connected to the activation link, and an adjustable slide pin for moving a pivot axis of the elongated lever structure between a first pivot position and a second pivot position. The pedal arm and pedal plate are thus moved between a first position and a second position, while maintaining a substantially constant ratio between each of the positions.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: VENTRA GROUP, CO.Inventor: Nick Porco
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Patent number: 9889826Abstract: Provided herein is a variable ratio pedal assembly for a vehicle for operating a push rod of a brake system, for example. The assembly includes at least one activation link connected via a pivot tube to an elongated lever structure of the pedal arm, an input link for connection to the push rod to activate the brake system that is operatively connected to the activation link, and an intermediate link connected to the input link and a vehicle bracket. The intermediate link pivots relative to the input link and the vehicle bracket, resulting in a variation in angle between the input link and the intermediate link. The variation in angle between the input link and the intermediate link creates a ratio that varies as the pedal arm is moved.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2014Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Ventra Group Co.Inventors: Ramesh Periasamy, Dusit Sukonthapanich, Steve Jarjoura
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Patent number: 9677311Abstract: This disclosure relates to a hinge assembly for mounting a closure member or tailgate to a vehicle. It includes a hinge bracket and connector body for connection to one side of the tailgate. The connector body provides a fixed connection to the vehicle and enables the hinge bracket to rotate about a pivot axis, so that the tailgate rotates. Also included are a first torque rod having one end fixed to the connector body and an opposite, free end, and a second torque rod spaced from the first torque rod and pivot axis. The second torque rod has one end fixed to the hinge bracket and an opposite, free end. A connector device anchors the free ends of the torque rods together within the tailgate, so that the rods deflect when the tailgate is pivoted between its opened and closed positions to produce a biasing torque towards an opposite position.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: VENTRA GROUP, CO.Inventors: David W. Shaw, Joaquin Hung
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Patent number: 9523998Abstract: Provided herein is a pedal assembly for a vehicle with an intermediate link releasably connected to an actuation link of a push rod. The push rod is connected to a pedal arm via the actuation link and the intermediate link. The intermediate link has two parallel links that are capable of movement from a first position to a second position during vehicle collision using a release lever. Upon rotation to its second position, the release lever disconnects and forces the parallel links of the intermediate link away from each other, thus disconnecting the push rod and pedal arm. Energy is prevented from being transmitted to the driver's foot, thereby reducing injury to the driver. An actuation mechanism, such as a reaction bracket, is mounted to a vehicle structure adjacent the release lever, and may actuate rotation of the lever.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: VENTRA GROUP CO.Inventor: Dusit Sukonthapanich
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Patent number: D920860Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: VENTRA GROUP CO.Inventors: Nick Porco, Lara Surmak, Fred Neto, Steven Scott Demoe, Ramesh Periasamy