Patents Examined by Jonathan Malikasim
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Patent number: 12715275Abstract: A sunroof water drainage member, which is I-shaped and mounted to lie across a sunroof opening, and has a body portion extending the vehicle width, and a pair of water drainage portions on both sides of the body portion in the vehicle width direction. Each water drainage portion may have a main portion connected to the body portion and extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction; a first tip end portion connected to a front end of the main portion in the longitudinal direction; a second tip end portion connected to a rear end of the main portion in the longitudinal direction; and a first wall portion positioned on the opposite side of the main portion to the body portion in the vehicle width direction, and at least a part of the first tip end portion and part of the second tip end portion are each positioned below the main portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2022Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Assignee: WEBASTO SEInventor: Kazuki Kakihara
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Patent number: 12703229Abstract: A heavy-duty truck includes a cabin, a window having an upper edge region and a lower edge region, a hinge that rotatably couples the upper edge region of the window to the cabin, and a motor-driven actuator coupled to the lower edge region of the window such that actuation of the motor-driven actuator in a first direction moves the lower edge region of the window away from the cabin, thereby opening the window to an open position, and actuation of the motor-driven actuator in a second direction opposite to the first direction moves the lower edge region of the window toward the cabin, thereby closing the window to a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2023Date of Patent: August 11, 2026Assignee: PACCAR IncInventors: David Mielke, Clifton Ellis, David Leetz, Preston Godinich
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Patent number: 12697859Abstract: A vehicle canopy, wherein the canopy comprises a main panel having a top face and a bottom face; a front wall extending from a front of the main panel; a back wall extending from a rear of the main panel; a pair of opposing sidewalls extending from opposing sides of the main panel; and one or more support rib integrally formed with the main panel and extending laterally across the main panel, the one or more support rib structured and operable to provide rigidity and stiffness to the main panel to prevent deformation of the main panel within the target zone.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2023Date of Patent: August 4, 2026Assignee: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.Inventors: Kelsey M. Dobson, Rebecca A. Hassan
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Patent number: 12691753Abstract: The present disclosure provides an actuation device and a refueling port or charging port flap assembly. The actuation device comprises: a housing, a rotary motion mechanism, a linear motion mechanism, a rotary output mechanism and a linear output mechanism. The rotary motion mechanism and the linear motion mechanism are mounted inside the housing. The rotary output mechanism and the linear output mechanism are connected to the outside of the housing. The rotary output mechanism is configured to open and close a flap. The linear output mechanism is configured to lock and unlock the flap. A motion input mechanism, a motion output mechanism and a mounting structure of the actuation device each have a predetermined structure and size, so that the design of the actuation device can be simplified, facilitating mounting.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2023Date of Patent: July 28, 2026Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Yuan Sun
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Patent number: 12691947Abstract: An embodiment vehicle dash crossmember includes a cross portion extending in a width direction of a vehicle body and a front portion protruding from the cross portion toward a front of the vehicle body, wherein the front portion includes a plurality of through holes. An embodiment vehicle body may include a floor panel, the dash crossmember mounted on a front edge of the floor panel, and a dash panel connected to a top edge of the dash crossmember.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2023Date of Patent: July 28, 2026Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia CorporationInventors: Ji Woong Park, Kyeong Jae Kim
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Patent number: 12691953Abstract: A truck of the present disclosure has a tailgate has a compartment, at least one left tail gate extension arm rotatably foldable to an outward position from an opening in the compartment, and at least one right tail gate extension arm rotatably foldable to an outward position from an opening in a compartment configured for carrying loads.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2023Date of Patent: July 28, 2026Inventor: Marcus Thompson
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Patent number: 12693384Abstract: A system comprises a light source, a receiver, and a processor. The light source is configured to generate an emitted pulse of light. The receiver is configured to detect at least a portion of the emitted pulse of light scattered by an external target and provide a plurality of different measurement signals for the detected emitted pulse of light. The processor is configured to analyze the plurality of different measurement signals to identify the plurality of different measurement signals as corresponding to the same external target and combine the identified plurality of different measurement signals to determine a measurement for the external target.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2023Date of Patent: July 28, 2026Assignee: Microvision, Inc.Inventors: James Chester Sanders, III, Istvan Peter Burbank, Christopher Gary Sentelle
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Patent number: 12679288Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods include a vehicle center console including a first surface configured to receive a mobile device thereon and a second surface facing the first surface and having a removable mobile device retaining apparatus mounted to the second surface. The mobile device is configured to be received between the first surface and the mobile device retaining apparatus. The mobile device retaining apparatus includes a body having a wall and a flexible contacting surface extending from the wall toward the first surface, a first retaining feature extending from the wall through a first aperture in the second surface, and a second retaining feature extending from the wall through a second aperture in the second surface. The flexible contacting surface can press the mobile device against the first surface to passively secure the mobile device in place, while also allowing ease of installation and removal of the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2023Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignees: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Robert Porcs, Francis Sagayaraj, Jonathan J. Quijano
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Patent number: 12679181Abstract: A coupling apparatus for a car door mechanically couples a first member having a first hole to a second member having a second hole at a position corresponding to the first hole. The coupling apparatus includes a stop portion configured to support the first member, a crossbar configured to support the second member and couple the second member to the first member when rotated to a final coupling position, and a shaft configured to support the stop portion and the crossbar and including a hook portion configured to hook the shaft to the first member at a temporary coupling position. The shaft is shaped to enter and rotatably pass through the first and second holes of the first and second members. The shaft is provided with an airtight member to maintain airtightness between the shaft and the first hole of the first member at the final coupling position.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2023Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignee: KWANGJIN CO., LTD.Inventor: Kwan Yong Lee
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Patent number: 12679464Abstract: A vehicle body frame includes: a front transverse beam, a first front longitudinal beam, and a second front longitudinal beam. The first front longitudinal beam and the second front longitudinal beam are disposed at an interval along a left-and-right direction, each of the first front longitudinal beam and the second front longitudinal beam includes a longitudinal-beam rear-section front portion and a longitudinal-beam rear-section rear portion connected to each other, the longitudinal-beam rear-section front portion is connected to the front transverse beam, and an upper surface of the longitudinal-beam rear-section front portion and an upper surface of the front transverse beam are located in a same plane.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2023Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignee: BYD Company LimitedInventors: Yi Quan, Hao Zhong, Junfei Yan, Yu Wang, Tengyong Liu
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Patent number: 12679466Abstract: An embodiment side sill assembly of a vehicle includes a side sill inner, a side sill inner reinforcement connected to a front end of the side sill inner and a front pillar inner lower of the vehicle, a side sill inner pipe disposed in a length direction of the vehicle and connected to the front end of the side sill inner, and a side sill inner extension connecting the side sill inner reinforcement and the side sill inner pipe to the side sill inner.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2023Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia CorporationInventors: Hyeong-Seok Lee, Huen-Sick Min
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Patent number: 12679471Abstract: A dashboard crossbeam assembly for a vehicle includes a dashboard crossbeam with a first longitudinal portion, preferably made of plastic-containing material, the first longitudinal portion forming a plurality of fastening interfaces. Each fastening interface has a recess for receiving a lug. The dashboard crossbeam assembly further includes at least one fastening tab having at least one lug received in one of the recesses forming a fastening interface.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2023Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignee: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIEInventors: Gregory Martin, Christophe Coupe, Mickael Trannoy, Annasaheb Bhujade
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Patent number: 12679474Abstract: A moving spoiler that prevents a constituent element configured to move the spoiler from being exposed to the outside and matches the spoiler with an external appearance of an outer panel of a vehicle, and the moving spoiler includes a spoiler cover having an operating space formed at a rear side of a roof part, the operating space having a shape opened at a rear side thereof, a moving plate configured to move into the operating space or move to the outside of the operating space through the opening portion of the operating space, a guide mechanism between an inner surface of the operating space and the moving plate and configured to guide a movement of the moving plate, and a drive part configured to provide driving power for moving the moving plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2023Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATIONInventors: Hong Heui Lee, Jin Young Yoon, Chan Joo Moon, Dong Eun Cha, Dong Ju Kim, Sung Hoon Son, Jeong Bok Lee, Bo Hwan Cha
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Patent number: 12673735Abstract: A sensor pod configured to be mounted to a vehicle. The sensor pod including: a housing; a sensor mounted to the housing, the sensor oriented such that when the sensor pod is mounted to the vehicle the sensor faces an area rearward of the sensor pod; and an airflow deflector mounted to the housing adjacent to an exterior surface of the sensor, the airflow deflector including a body spaced apart from the housing, the body defining a first airflow passageway through an interior of the body and a second airflow passageway between the body and the housing. The airflow deflector is configured to direct a first layer of airflow through the first airflow passageway such that the first layer of airflow flows generally parallel to the exterior surface of the sensor, and direct a second layer of airflow through the second airflow passageway towards the exterior surface of the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2023Date of Patent: July 7, 2026Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Kothamasi Sumithra Raju, Yuchuan Liu, Julien P. Mourou, Pooyan Razi
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Patent number: 12654784Abstract: An air guiding device of a motor vehicle body includes a roof spoiler arranged on a rearward end of a roof of the motor vehicle body and above a rear window of the motor vehicle body. The roof spoiler includes a first spoiler portion extending along a transverse body axis (Y) and a second spoiler portion extending along a vertical body axis (Z). The roof spoiler includes an unmovable air guiding element and a movable air guiding element, which is movably received in an element opening of the unmovable air guiding element. For water drainage, the air guiding device includes a channel system, which is configured so as to receive and discharge water. The roof spoiler includes a spoiler entry opening. The channel system is configured so as to guide the water starting from the spoiler entry opening via the second spoiler portion to an environment.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2023Date of Patent: June 16, 2026Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: Michael Auerbach, Philipp Schroeder, Ronny Becker
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Patent number: 12630007Abstract: A vehicle front structure includes a front pillar, a charging inlet, and a guide member. The front pillar extends in the vehicle up-down direction in a vehicle front. The charging inlet is disposed in front of the front pillar in the vehicle front-rear direction. An outlet cable is connectable to the charging inlet from the lateral side of a vehicle. The guide member is mounted to the front pillar and disposed between the front pillar and the charging inlet. The guide member includes an inclined surface that is inclined outward in the vehicle width direction from the vehicle front side toward the vehicle rear side, in a plan view.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2023Date of Patent: May 19, 2026Assignees: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, SUBARU CORPORATIONInventor: Yoshiyuki Ryuno
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Patent number: 12630070Abstract: The Strap Sleeve is the only product of its kind that fits over tie-down straps on trailers and trucks, provides an extra layer of security and prevents loose materials from flying off vehicles during transit. This unprecedented product is uniquely designed to fit most standard tie-down straps, making it compatible with a wide range of trailers and trucks while its user-friendly design allows for quick and effortless installation, saving valuable time for profession drivers or support teams tasked with preparing cargo. A tie down system including a tie down strap having a length dimension and a width dimension, a padding configured to the dimensions of the tie down strap and have a thickness dimension designed to conform to an item(s) being tied down, and a sleeve designed to receive the padding and have a slot therein to receive the tie down strap.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2023Date of Patent: May 19, 2026Inventor: Aaron Bowen
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Patent number: 12623572Abstract: An embodiment seat mounting structure for a vehicle includes a seat mounting support designed to protrude from an upper side of a floor panel, a seat leg bracket provided on a lower side of a seat and coupled to an upper side of the seat mounting support to fix the seat to the upper side of the seat mounting support, a seat cross member to be provided on a lower side of the floor panel to face the seat mounting support with the floor panel therebetween and arranged long in a transverse direction of a vehicle body, and a battery passing bolt configured to pass through a battery pack disposed under the floor panel and the seat cross member to be coupled to the seat cross member.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2023Date of Patent: May 12, 2026Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia CorporationInventors: Seung Min Jeong, Guk Mu Park
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Patent number: 12623611Abstract: An auxiliary storage box is stored inside a storage box including a box body and a lid body and is detachable from the storage box. The auxiliary storage box includes: an auxiliary box body; an auxiliary lid body; and a lid receiving portion. The auxiliary box body is detachable and stored inside the box body. The auxiliary lid body is detachably held on a back surface side of the lid body in such a manner that a first surface faces the auxiliary box body. The auxiliary lid body closes an opening of the auxiliary box body when the lid body closes the box body. The lid receiving portion is disposed in the opening in an upper portion of the auxiliary box body. The first surface of the auxiliary lid body elastically contacts the lid receiving portion to seal the opening when the auxiliary lid body closes the opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2023Date of Patent: May 12, 2026Assignee: SUBARU CORPORATIONInventors: Tomoaki Kuwano, Yusuke Yazaki, Sakura Tsuji, Ryunosuke Akechi, Tomoya Yokoi
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Patent number: 12617478Abstract: A tailgate assembly including a first gate and a second gate. The first gate configured to rotate with respect to a vehicle body and the second gate configured to rotate with respect to the first gate. The second gate includes an outer panel, an injection molded carrier plate, and a drive mechanism. The injection molded carrier plate is configured to be fixed the outer panel to form a cavity. And the injection molded carrier plate is configured to carry a number of functional components. The drive mechanism is fixed to the carrier plate and operably connected to at least one functional component of the number of functional components. Drive mechanism is configured to actuate and move the at least one functional component with respect to the second gate between the number of positions.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2023Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Assignee: BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE SE & CO. KOMMANDITGESELLSCHAFT, BAMBERGInventors: Kim Taylor, Mark Farrugia, Ehren Mroczek