Patents by Inventor Mallikarjun Sukumar

Mallikarjun Sukumar 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).

  • Publication number: 20240416871
    Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a sensor having a lens defining an axis. An air nozzle is aimed to direct air across the lens and defines a direction of airflow along a longitudinal axis of the air nozzle. The longitudinal axis is transverse to the axis. A plurality of baffles are disposed in the air nozzle and spaced from each other. The baffles extend partially across the air nozzle relative to the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kunal Chaudhari, Michael Robertson, JR., Rashaun Phinisee, Venkatesh Krishnan, Anthony Michael Regalbuto, Mallikarjun Sukumar
  • Publication number: 20240151833
    Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a housing defining a chamber and having an air inlet. A blower is disposed in the chamber and is in fluid communication with the air inlet. The blower is positioned to direct air in a flow direction. A sensor is disposed in the chamber and has a lens. The sensor is spaced from the blower. An air nozzle is aimed to direct air across the lens. A duct is disposed in the chamber and is coupled to the blower and the air nozzle. The duct extends from the blower in a departure direction oblique to the flow direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Venkatesh Krishnan, Sunil Reddy Patil, Michael Robertson, JR., Rashaun Phinisee, Anthony Michael Regalbuto, Kunal Chaudhari, Mallikarjun Sukumar