Patents by Inventor Onkar Akolkar

Onkar Akolkar 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).

  • Seat suspension with three-dimensional features for improved occupant comfort
    Patent number: 10682934
    Abstract: A seat assembly for supporting an occupant of a vehicle includes a cushion and a suspension. The cushion has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is configured to engage the occupant. The second surface is disposed opposite the first surface. The suspension includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a third surface. The third surface engages the second surface of the cushion. The second portion includes a fourth surface. The fourth surface defines a first depression. The first depression opens toward the cushion. The first depression is configured to receive a portion of the cushion when the occupant exerts a load on the cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Nilesh D. Mankame, Onkar Akolkar, Daniel W. Booth, Paul W. Alexander
  • Contoured cushions
    Patent number: 10602856
    Abstract: A seat cushion is provided. The seat cushion includes a first cushion comprising a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side or the top side includes a contoured area and the contoured area has a convex or a concave shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Nilesh D. Mankame, Onkar Akolkar, Brennon L. White, Edward T. Kuczynski, Daniel W. Booth, Daniel J. Ridgeway, Udit Patel
  • SEAT SUSPENSION WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL FEATURES FOR IMPROVED OCCUPANT COMFORT
    Publication number: 20200086773
    Abstract: A seat assembly for supporting an occupant of a vehicle includes a cushion and a suspension. The cushion has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is configured to engage the occupant. The second surface is disposed opposite the first surface. The suspension includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a third surface. The third surface engages the second surface of the cushion. The second portion includes a fourth surface. The fourth surface defines a first depression. The first depression opens toward the cushion. The first depression is configured to receive a portion of the cushion when the occupant exerts a load on the cushion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Nilesh D. Mankame, Onkar Akolkar, Daniel W. Booth, Paul W. Alexander
  • CONTOURED CUSHIONS
    Publication number: 20200060432
    Abstract: A seat cushion is provided. The seat cushion includes a first cushion comprising a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side or the top side includes a contoured area and the contoured area has a convex or a concave shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Nilesh D. Mankame, Onkar Akolkar, Brennon L. White, Edward T. Kuczynski, Daniel W. Booth, Daniel J. Ridgeway, Udit Patel