Patents by Inventor Kevin A. Gustafson

Kevin A. Gustafson 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).

  • MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20240116347
    Abstract: A single monolithic body extends in a longitudinal direction and includes multiple closed sections stacked vertically. A first end portion of the single monolithic body extends from one of the closed sections into an adjacent closed section, and a second end portion of the single monolithic body extends from one of the closed sections, along an exterior of an adjacent closed section, and laterally away from the single monolithic body to form a connecting flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Vladimir Vladimirovich Bogachuk, Kevin A. Gustafson, Robert Reiners
  • Trailer hitch assembly
    Patent number: 11752816
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle frame. The vehicle frame includes a frame rail elongated along a vehicle-longitudinal axis that defines a hole. The vehicle includes a trailer hitch mount supported by the frame rail. The vehicle includes a face plate supported by the trailer hitch mount that defines an opening extending through the face plate that is aligned with the hole of the frame rail. The trailer hitch mount extends through the opening and is completely surrounded by the face plate. The trailer hitch mount extends into the hole of the frame rail along the vehicle-longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Derek Matthew Poston, Kevin A. Gustafson, Vishnuvarthan Murugesan Moongilpatti, Vladimir Vladimirovich Bogachuk, Conor Daniel Hennessey
  • TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220324278
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle frame. The vehicle frame includes a frame rail elongated along a vehicle-longitudinal axis that defines a hole. The vehicle includes a trailer hitch mount supported by the frame rail. The vehicle includes a face plate supported by the trailer hitch mount that defines an opening extending through the face plate that is aligned with the hole of the frame rail. The trailer hitch mount extends through the opening and is completely surrounded by the face plate. The trailer hitch mount extends into the hole of the frame rail along the vehicle-longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Derek Matthew Poston, Kevin A. Gustafson, Vishnuvarthan Murugesan Moongilpatti, Vladimir Vladimirovich Bogachuk, Conor Daniel Hennessey
  • Vehicle puddle lamp assembly
    Patent number: 10493906
    Abstract: A vehicle puddle lamp assembly is provided herein. The vehicle puddle lamp assembly includes a housing having a housing retainer. A light source is supported by the housing. A cover is removably coupled to a base portion of the housing. An optical member is disposed between the housing and the cover. The optical member may include an image filter thereon. The image filter is configured to form a desired image pattern on a surface proximate the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Joseph Favero, Michael J. Gardynik, Steven Frank, Kevin A. Gustafson, Austin Murphy
  • VEHICLE PUDDLE LAMP ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190324362
    Abstract: A vehicle puddle lamp assembly is provided herein. The vehicle puddle lamp assembly includes a housing having a housing retainer. A light source is supported by the housing. A cover is removably coupled to a base portion of the housing. An optical member is disposed between the housing and the cover. The optical member may include an image filter thereon. The image filter is configured to form a desired image pattern on a surface proximate the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin Joseph Favero, Michael J. Gardynik, Steven Frank, Kevin A. Gustafson, Austin Murphy
  • Adjustable mount apparatus for use with vehicles and related methods
    Patent number: 10427731
    Abstract: Adjustable mount apparatus for use with vehicles and related methods are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a mount for a vehicle. The mount has a first portion to receive an object to be carried by the mount and a second portion that is pivotably coupled to the first portion. The second portion is to slidably couple to a right or left side of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Joseph Favero, MIchael J. Gardynik, Kevin A. Gustafson, Austin Murphy, Steven Frank
  • ADJUSTABLE MOUNT APPARATUS FOR USE WITH VEHICLES AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20190241222
    Abstract: Adjustable mount apparatus for use with vehicles and related methods are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a mount for a vehicle. The mount has a first portion to receive an object to be carried by the mount and a second portion that is pivotably coupled to the first portion. The second portion is to slidably couple to a right or left side of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin Joseph Favero, Michael J. Gardynik, Kevin A. Gustafson, Austin Murphy, Steven Frank