Patents by Inventor Mike Paiva

Mike Paiva 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).

  • D-PILLAR STRUCTURE FOR A REAR VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20070085381
    Abstract: A D-pillar structure for a rear vehicle body structure. The D-pillar structure is a one-piece hydroformed tube configured for supporting and positioning a rear vehicle body structure within a predetermined tolerance. The rear vehicle body structure is a cargo box inner, a tailgate, and/or a pair of fenders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Delaney, Shawn Morgans, Mike Paiva, John Comiez