Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Kurcz

Joseph A. Kurcz 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).

  • SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220212527
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a rear subframe and suspension system. The subframe may be configured to accommodate one or two electric motors for propelling an automobile. The subframe may be configured such that the motor(s) is inserted through the front end of the subframe. The subframe may substantially surround the motor. Braces may be the coupled to the subframe to secure the motor within the subframe. The subframe may further include built-in motor mounts. An independent rear suspension system and rear steering system may also be coupled to the subframe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Ryan Matthew Kraft, Joseph A. Kurcz, Timm Sebastian Redder
  • Subframe and suspension assembly
    Patent number: 11279217
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a rear subframe and suspension system. The subframe may be configured to accommodate one or two electric motors for propelling an automobile. The subframe may be configured such that the motor(s) is inserted through the front end of the subframe. The subframe may substantially surround the motor. Braces may be the coupled to the subframe to secure the motor within the subframe. The subframe may further include built-in motor mounts. An independent rear suspension system and rear steering system may also be coupled to the subframe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Faraday&Future Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Matthew Kraft, Joseph A. Kurcz, Timm Sebastian Redder
  • SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190193546
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a rear subframe and suspension system. The subframe may be configured to accommodate one or two electric motors for propelling an automobile. The subframe may be configured such that the motor(s) is inserted through the front end of the subframe. The subframe may substantially surround the motor. Braces may be the coupled to the subframe to secure the motor within the subframe. The subframe may further include built-in motor mounts. An independent rear suspension system and rear steering system may also be coupled to the subframe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Ryan Matthew Kraft, Joseph A. Kurcz, Timm Sebastian Redder