Patents by Inventor Kevin Joseph Favero

Kevin Joseph Favero 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).

  • Patent number: 11607933
    Abstract: An automotive panel assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes a first panel, a second panel, and a flange of the first panel folded over an edge region of the second panel to hem together the first and second panels. The flange of the first panel includes a textured geometry that interlocks with a textured geometry of the edge region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J Gardynik, Steven Frank, Kevin Joseph Favero, Michael Joseph Lee, Ronald Machin
  • Patent number: 11186148
    Abstract: An automotive panel assembly includes, among other things, a first panel, a second panel, a flange of the first panel folded over an edge region of the second panel to hem together the first and second panel, and a dimple of the flange extending into an aperture within the edge region of the second panel. At least a portion of the aperture is exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J Gardynik, Steven Frank, Kevin Joseph Favero, Michael Joseph Lee, Ronald Machin
  • Publication number: 20210146759
    Abstract: An automotive panel assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes a first panel, a second panel, and a flange of the first panel folded over an edge region of the second panel to hem together the first and second panels. The flange of the first panel includes a textured geometry that interlocks with a textured geometry of the edge region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Michael J Gardynik, Steven Frank, Kevin Joseph Favero, Michael Joseph Lee, Ronald Machin
  • Publication number: 20210129637
    Abstract: An automotive panel assembly includes, among other things, a first panel, a second panel, a flange of the first panel folded over an edge region of the second panel to hem together the first and second panel, and a dimple of the flange extending into an aperture within the edge region of the second panel. At least a portion of the aperture is exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Michael J. Gardynik, Steven Frank, Kevin Joseph Favero, Michael Joseph Lee, Ronald Machin
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: 10345122
    Abstract: A mechanical force gauge assembly includes a bracket, a housing, a hand member, a spring, a first ring, and a plunger. The bracket is for mounting to a vehicle frame. The housing is mounted to the bracket and defines a cavity and a housing cutout. The hand member is sized for disposal and translation within the cavity and defines an extension sized to extend through the housing cutout. The spring is disposed within the housing to bias movement of the hand member. The first ring is external to the housing and arranged with the extension to move in a first direction therewith. The plunger receives a force from a vehicle component secured to the vehicle frame. The plunger is arranged with the hand member such that the first ring moves to provide a force measurement reflective of the force received by the plunger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Gardynik, Kevin Joseph Favero, Danny P. Manginen, Daniel Trentin
  • Publication number: 20170328744
    Abstract: A mechanical force gauge assembly includes a bracket, a housing, a hand member, a spring, a first ring, and a plunger. The bracket is for mounting to a vehicle frame. The housing is mounted to the bracket and defines a cavity and a housing cutout. The hand member is sized for disposal and translation within the cavity and defines an extension sized to extend through the housing cutout. The spring is disposed within the housing to bias movement of the hand member. The first ring is external to the housing and arranged with the extension to move in a first direction therewith. The plunger receives a force from a vehicle component secured to the vehicle frame. The plunger is arranged with the hand member such that the first ring moves to provide a force measurement reflective of the force received by the plunger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Michael J. Gardynik, Kevin Joseph Favero, Danny P. Manginen, Daniel Trentin