Patents by Inventor Ameil A. Kapadia
Ameil A. Kapadia 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: 10214249Abstract: A roof attachment system and method for connecting a composite molded roof to a vehicle body structure, having a plurality of mounting members that each create a C-like section part that is shaped to match the inside surface of the composite Class A roof. The mounting member is bonded to the roof panel with adhesive. The roof is aligned with key features to locate the roof within an opening, where the mounting member is then also bonded to the body structure with adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Magna Exteriors Inc.Inventors: Stephen R. Roddy, Ameil A. Kapadia, Mark C. Martin, Matthew R. Plauman
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Publication number: 20170073021Abstract: A roof attachment system and method for connecting a composite molded roof to a vehicle body structure, having a plurality of mounting members that each create a C-like section part that is shaped to match the inside surface of the composite Class A roof. The mounting member is bonded to the roof panel with adhesive. The roof is aligned with key features to locate the roof within an opening, where the mounting member is then also bonded to the body structure with adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2015Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Stephen R. Roddy, Ameil A. Kapadia, Mark C. Martin, Matthew R. Plauman
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Patent number: 7798563Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a locating pin and a retention clip. The locating pin and the retention clip allow alignment of the front end module with the body structure and the retention clip secures the two assemblies in place which allows alignment of fastener holes. This conserves time in the assembly line and allows more accurate and rapid assembly of the front end module on the body structure reducing the time necessary for assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2008Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Magna International, Inc.Inventors: Ameil A. Kapadia, Gari M. Schalte, Thomas Pilette
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Patent number: 7766112Abstract: An automotive vehicle is provided which includes a structural member, a bumper movable with respect to the structural member upon an impact of said vehicle with an object, and a radiator for cooling fluid of a component of the vehicle, the radiator being mounted with the structural member. Movement of the bumper within predetermined limits causes the radiator to be dismounted with respect to said structural member minimizing material damage to the radiator.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2007Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Magna International Inc.Inventors: Ameil A. Kapadia, Michelle Vanbuskirk, Martin R. Matthews
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Patent number: 7488023Abstract: A structural joint for a vehicle is provided that includes a first tubular beam with forward and rear faces extending in a non-fore and aft direction. A bracket has a first leg abutting the first beam's forward face and a second leg transverse to the forward and rearward faces. The bracket has a third leg extending generally outward from the second leg. A mound is connected with the bracket and extending outwardly from the bracket's third leg provides a presentation surface spaced away from the bracket third leg. A second tubular beam has an end with a generally inverted U-shaped rear face with a central portion that abuts the mound. The second beam rear face also has vertical end portions abutting the bracket third leg. The second tubular beam has a front face which is spaced from the bracket third leg. Threaded fasteners connect the bracket and the second tubular beam together.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2007Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Magna InternationalInventors: Ameil A. Kapadia, Martin R. Matthews, Hao Chen
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Publication number: 20090001744Abstract: A structural joint for a vehicle is provided that includes a first tubular beam with forward and rear faces extending in a non-fore and aft direction. A bracket has a first leg abutting the first beam's forward face and a second leg transverse to the forward and rearward faces. The bracket has a third leg extending generally outward from the second leg. A mound is connected with the bracket and extending outwardly from the bracket's third leg provides a presentation surface spaced away from the bracket third leg. A second tubular beam has an end with a generally inverted U-shaped rear face with a central portion that abuts the mound. The second beam rear face also has vertical end portions abutting the bracket third leg. The second tubular beam has a front face which is spaced from the bracket third leg. Threaded fasteners connect the bracket and the second tubular beam together.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Applicant: Magna International Inc.Inventors: Ameil A. Kapadia, Martin R. Matthews, Hao Chen
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Publication number: 20080308333Abstract: An automotive vehicle is provided which includes a structural member, a bumper movable with respect to the structural member upon an impact of said vehicle with an object, and a radiator for cooling fluid of a component of the vehicle, the radiator being mounted with the structural member. Movement of the bumper within predetermined limits causes the radiator to be dismounted with respect to said structural member minimizing material damage to the radiator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2007Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventors: Ameil A. KAPADIA, Michelle Vanbuskirk, Martin R. Matthews
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Publication number: 20080307629Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a locating pin and a retention clip. The locating pin and the retention clip allow alignment of the front end module with the body structure and the retention clip secures the two assemblies in place which allows alignment of fastener holes. This conserves time in the assembly line and allows more accurate and rapid assembly of the front end module on the body structure reducing the time necessary for assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: Magna International Inc.Inventors: Ameil A. Kapadia, Gari M. Schalte, Thomas Pilette
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Patent number: 7431384Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a locating pin and a retention clip. The locating pin and the retention clip allow alignment of the front end module with the body structure and the retention clip secures the two assemblies in place which allows alignment of fastener holes. This conserves time in the assembly line and allows more accurate and rapid assembly of the front end module on the body structure reducing the time necessary for assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2007Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Magna International, Inc.Inventors: Ameil A. Kapadia, Gari M. Schalte, Thomas Pilette
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Publication number: 20070138835Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a locating pin and a retention clip. The locating pin and the retention clip allow alignment of the front end module with the body structure and the retention clip secures the two assemblies in place which allows alignment of fastener holes. This conserves time in the assembly line and allows more accurate and rapid assembly of the front end module on the body structure reducing the time necessary for assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2007Publication date: June 21, 2007Applicant: Magna International Inc.Inventors: Ameil Kapadia, Gari Schalte, Thomas Pilette