Patents by Inventor Manuel Alejandro Vite Cadena
Manuel Alejandro Vite Cadena 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: 11814013Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed that limits forward swing of an accessory mounted in a vehicle, the accessory separating a cargo area from a passenger seating area and configured to rotate around a bracket rod. The apparatus includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket is attached to the accessory and extends perpendicularly away from the accessory. The second bracket is attached to the bracket rod and extends perpendicularly away from the bracket rod. When the first bracket contacts the second bracket, forward swing of the accessory toward the passenger seating area is limited.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventor: Manuel Alejandro Vite Cadena
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Patent number: 11780374Abstract: A vehicle mobile device holder assembly includes a base, a first articulating section and a second articulating section. The base is shaped and dimensioned to fit within a beverage container recess of a center console of a passenger vehicle. The base has an open central area dimension and shaped to receive a beverage container. The base further includes an attachment portion. The first articulating section is attached to attachment portion of the base. The second articulating section is attached to the first articulating section and has a mobile device retaining section.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: Manuel Alejandro Vite Cadena, Matthew Cole
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Patent number: 11535141Abstract: A universal adapter is disclosed for a cup holder included in the console of a vehicle. The universal adapter includes: a bezel; at least one receptacle extending from the bezel; and an electronic temperature control unit supported by the bezel. The bezel is configured in correspondence with a recess defined by the console such that movement of the universal adapter is inhibited via contact between an outer wall of the bezel and an inner wall of the console defining the recess. The at least one receptacle is receivable by the cup holder and is configured to receive a beverage container. The electronic temperature control unit is in electrical communication with the at least one receptacle such that energy is communicated to the at least one receptacle upon activation of the electronic temperature control unit to thereby vary a temperature of the universal adapter.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventor: Manuel Alejandro Vite Cadena
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Patent number: 11377011Abstract: A vehicle holding unit includes a cupholder and an electronic heating unit. The cupholder has a sidewall defining a cup receiving area. The sidewall includes a heat source for providing heat to the cupholder. The electronic heating unit is integrated with the sidewall. The electronic heating unit has an electrical connector configured to be electrically connected to another electrical connector of a vehicle center console to draw electrical power from the another electrical connector to power the heat source.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Manuel Alejandro Vite Cadena, Matthew Cole
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Publication number: 20220048436Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed that limits forward swing of an accessory mounted in a vehicle, the accessory separating a cargo area from a passenger seating area and configured to rotate around a bracket rod. The apparatus includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket is attached to the accessory and extends perpendicularly away from the accessory. The second bracket is attached to the bracket rod and extends perpendicularly away from the bracket rod. When the first bracket contacts the second bracket, forward swing of the accessory toward the passenger seating area is limited.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2020Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventor: Manuel Alejandro Vite Cadena
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Publication number: 20220032831Abstract: A universal adapter is disclosed for a cup holder included in the console of a vehicle. The universal adapter includes: a bezel; at least one receptacle extending from the bezel; and an electronic temperature control unit supported by the bezel. The bezel is configured in correspondence with a recess defined by the console such that movement of the universal adapter is inhibited via contact between an outer wall of the bezel and an inner wall of the console defining the recess. The at least one receptacle is receivable by the cup holder and is configured to receive a beverage container. The electronic temperature control unit is in electrical communication with the at least one receptacle such that energy is communicated to the at least one receptacle upon activation of the electronic temperature control unit to thereby vary a temperature of the universal adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2020Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventor: Manuel Alejandro Vite Cadena
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Publication number: 20220024387Abstract: A vehicle mobile device holder assembly includes a base, a first articulating section and a second articulating section. The base is shaped and dimensioned to fit within a beverage container recess of a center console of a passenger vehicle. The base has an open central area dimension and shaped to receive a beverage container. The base further includes an attachment portion. The first articulating section is attached to attachment portion of the base. The second articulating section is attached to the first articulating section and has a mobile device retaining section.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2020Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Manuel Alejandro VITE CADENA, Matthew COLE
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Patent number: 11198381Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed that includes: a first (e.g., front) passenger seating area having a console; a second (e.g., rear) passenger seating area that is located rearwardly of the first passenger seating area; a floorpan that extends beneath the first and second passenger seating areas; and a multipurpose tray that is configured for removable connection to the floorpan. The floorpan includes an access port extending therethrough that is located generally adjacent to the console. The multipurpose tray is configured to conceal the access port, and defines at least one compartment that is configured to receive personal effects.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2019Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventor: Manuel Alejandro Vite Cadena
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Patent number: 11181083Abstract: A snorkel installation kit includes a fender pipe and a snorkel. The fender pipe has an air intake. The snorkel has a protrusion defining an outlet that is received by the air intake of the fender pipe. The fender pipe and the snorkel are separated by a space when installed to each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventor: Manuel Alejandro Vite Cadena
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Patent number: 11124144Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed that includes an accessory separating a cargo area from a passenger seating area and a mounting system that is configured to support the accessory. The mounting system includes a first bracket that is secured to a body panel of the vehicle and a second bracket that is connected to the first bracket. The first bracket is positioned between the body panel and a headliner of the vehicle such that the first bracket is concealed by the headliner. The second bracket is configured for connection to the accessory and extends through an opening in the headliner such that a first section of the second bracket is concealed by the headliner and a second section of the second bracket is exposed from the headliner, whereby the headliner is movable relative to and about the second bracket upon deployment of an airbag so as to reduce interference therewith.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventor: Manuel Alejandro Vite Cadena
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Publication number: 20210190019Abstract: A snorkel installation kit includes a fender pipe and a snorkel. The fender pipe has an air intake. The snorkel has a protrusion defining an outlet that is received by the air intake of the fender pipe. The fender pipe and the snorkel are separated by a space when installed to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2019Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventor: Manuel Alejandro VITE CADENA
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Publication number: 20210155187Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed that includes an accessory separating a cargo area from a passenger seating area and a mounting system that is configured to support the accessory. The mounting system includes a first bracket that is secured to a body panel of the vehicle and a second bracket that is connected to the first bracket. The first bracket is positioned between the body panel and a headliner of the vehicle such that the first bracket is concealed by the headliner. The second bracket is configured for connection to the accessory and extends through an opening in the headliner such that a first section of the second bracket is concealed by the headliner and a second section of the second bracket is exposed from the headliner, whereby the headliner is movable relative to and about the second bracket upon deployment of an airbag so as to reduce interference therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2019Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventor: Manuel Alejandro Vite Cadena
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Publication number: 20210094455Abstract: A vehicle holding unit includes a cupholder and an electronic heating unit. The cupholder has a sidewall defining a cup receiving area. The sidewall includes a heat source for providing heat to the cupholder. The electronic heating unit is integrated with the sidewall. The electronic heating unit has an electrical connector configured to be electrically connected to another electrical connector of a vehicle center console to draw electrical power from the another electrical connector to power the heat source.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Manuel Alejandro VITE CADENA, Matthew COLE
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Publication number: 20200369189Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed that includes: a first (e.g., front) passenger seating area having a console; a second (e.g., rear) passenger seating area that is located rearwardly of the first passenger seating area; a floorpan that extends beneath the first and second passenger seating areas; and a multipurpose tray that is configured for removable connection to the floorpan. The floorpan includes an access port extending therethrough that is located generally adjacent to the console. The multipurpose tray is configured to conceal the access port, and defines at least one compartment that is configured to receive personal effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2019Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventor: Manuel Alejandro Vite Cadena
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Patent number: 9777761Abstract: A vehicle wheel lock assembly includes a main body and a first sleeve. The main body has a wheel engaging end, a key portion, a first supporting section and a key receiving end. The key portion has a plurality of surface contours defining a first key pattern configured to couple with a tool for torsional movement of the main body. The first sleeve has an open end and a closed end. The open end is installed to the first supporting section of the main body such that the closed end of the first sleeve covers the key receiving end with the key portion exposed relative to the first sleeve. The first sleeve is retained by the first supporting section for rotation about the central axis of the main body and is non-movably retained relative to an axial direction of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventor: Manuel Alejandro Vite Cadena
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Patent number: 9429181Abstract: A vehicle wheel lock assembly includes a main body and a first sleeve. The main body has a wheel engaging end, a key portion, a first supporting section and a key receiving end. The key portion has a plurality of surface contours defining a first key pattern configured to couple with a tool for torsional movement of the main body. The first sleeve has an open end and a closed end. The open end is installed to the first supporting section of the main body such that the closed end of the first sleeve covers the key receiving end with the key portion exposed relative to the first sleeve. The first sleeve is retained by the first supporting section for rotation about the central axis of the main body and is non-movably retained relative to an axial direction of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventor: Manuel Alejandro Vite Cadena
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Publication number: 20160214431Abstract: A vehicle wheel lock assembly includes a main body and a first sleeve. The main body has a wheel engaging end, a key portion, a first supporting section and a key receiving end. The key portion has a plurality of surface contours defining a first key pattern configured to couple with a tool for torsional movement of the main body. The first sleeve has an open end and a closed end. The open end is installed to the first supporting section of the main body such that the closed end of the first sleeve covers the key receiving end with the key portion exposed relative to the first sleeve. The first sleeve is retained by the first supporting section for rotation about the central axis of the main body and is non-movably retained relative to an axial direction of the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Manuel Alejandro Vite CADENA
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Publication number: 20160032959Abstract: A vehicle wheel lock assembly includes a main body and a first sleeve. The main body has a wheel engaging end, a key portion, a first supporting section and a key receiving end. The key portion has a plurality of surface contours defining a first key pattern configured to couple with a tool for torsional movement of the main body. The first sleeve has an open end and a closed end. The open end is installed to the first supporting section of the main body such that the closed end of the first sleeve covers the key receiving end with the key portion exposed relative to the first sleeve. The first sleeve is retained by the first supporting section for rotation about the central axis of the main body and is non-movably retained relative to an axial direction of the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventor: Manuel Alejandro Vite CADENA
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Patent number: 9200666Abstract: A vehicle wheel lock assembly includes a main body and a hollow cylindrically-shaped sleeve. The main body has a wheel contacting end, a sleeve retaining section and a key receiving end that includes surface contours defining a first key pattern. The hollow cylindrically-shaped sleeve has a first end and a second end, the first end being open with the main body extending therein. The sleeve retaining section retains the sleeve to the main body for free rotation about a central axis of the main body. The sleeve retaining section further is configured to prevent movement of the sleeve in an axial direction of the main body. The second end is closed covering the key receiving end and includes a key receiving aperture providing access to the first key pattern.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2014Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventor: Manuel Alejandro Vite Cadena