Patents by Inventor Praveen Varma Penmetsa
Praveen Varma Penmetsa 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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Publication number: 20230094055Abstract: A vehicle may include a movable roof, a sensor supported by the roof, and an actuator for selectively raising and lowering the roof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Praveen Varma Penmetsa, Zachary Meyer Omohundro, Christopher Travis Whitney, Rama Venkata Surya Kumar Varma Bhupatiraju, Mizbauddin Mohammed, Bhargav Ramakrishna Reddy
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Patent number: 11543815Abstract: A vehicle may include a movable roof, a sensor supported by the roof, and an actuator for selectively raising and lowering the roof.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Zimeno, Inc.Inventors: Praveen Varma Penmetsa, Zachary Meyer Omohundro, Christopher Travis Whitney, Rama Venkata Surya Kumar Varma Bhupatiraju, Mizbauddin Mohammed, Bhargav Ramakrishna Reddy
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Publication number: 20220144220Abstract: An example battery swap system may include a battery transport. The battery transport may include a support frame, a connector coupled to the support frame and configured to connect to a powered vehicle for moving the battery transport, and a battery carriage movably coupled to the support frame and configured to horizontally carry a battery from a transport supported position to a tractor received position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Ryan Alexander Boyce, Zachary Meyer Omohundro, Praveen Varma Penmetsa
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Patent number: 11174884Abstract: Connections between nodes and tubes are provided. An apparatus can include additively manufactured first and second nodes, a tube, and an interconnect connecting the tube to the first and second nodes. An apparatus can include a node having an end portion with inner and outer concentric portions forming an annular gap therebetween, and a tube having an end portion extending into the gap.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES. INC.Inventors: Kevin Robert Czinger, Broc William TenHouten, John Russell Bucknell, Antonio Bernerd Martinez, Eahab Nagi El Naga, William Bradley Balzer, Zachary Meyer Omohundro, Praveen Varma Penmetsa, Matthew Michael O'Brien, John Franklin Dunham
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Publication number: 20210261197Abstract: A vehicle chassis is provided. The vehicle chassis may comprise one or more vehicle chassis modules or chassis substructures that are formed from a plurality of customized chassis nodes and connecting tubes. The customized chassis nodes and connecting tubes may be formed of one or more metal and/or non-metal materials. The customized chassis nodes may be formed with connecting features to which additional vehicle panels or structures may be permanently or removeably attached. The vehicle chassis modules or chassis substructures may be interchangeably and removeably connected to provide a vehicle chassis having a set of predetermined chassis safety or performance characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Kevin Robert Czinger, William Bradley Balzer, Praveen Varma Penmetsa, Zachary Meyer Omohundro, Matthew Michael O'Brien, Broc William TenHouten, Richard Winston Hoyle
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Publication number: 20210223772Abstract: A vehicle may include a movable roof, a sensor supported by the roof, and an actuator for selectively raising and lowering the roof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Praveen Varma Penmetsa, Zachary Meyer Omohundro, Christopher Travis Whitney, Rama Venkata Surya Kumar Varma Bhupatiraju, Mizbauddin Mohammed, Bhargav Ramakrishna Reddy
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Patent number: 10960468Abstract: A method for fabricating a joint designed to connect tubes for a space frame, where a space frame may be a vehicle chassis, is provided. The method may generate joints with variable geometry and fine features which may reduce production costs, reduce production time, and generate joints configured for highly specific applications. The joint may include centering features which may create a space between a surface of the tube and a surface of the joint through which adhesive may flow.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Divergent Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Robert Czinger, William Bradley Balzer, Praveen Varma Penmetsa, Zachary Meyer Omohundro, Matthew M. O'Brien
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Patent number: 10960929Abstract: A vehicle chassis is provided. The vehicle chassis may comprise one or more vehicle chassis modules or chassis substructures that are formed from a plurality of customized chassis nodes and connecting tubes. The customized chassis nodes and connecting tubes may be formed of one or more metal and/or non-metal materials. The customized chassis nodes may be formed with connecting features to which additional vehicle panels or structures may be permanently or removeably attached. The vehicle chassis modules or chassis substructures may be interchangeably and removeably connected to provide a vehicle chassis having a set of predetermined chassis safety or performance characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Divergent Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kevin R. Czinger, William Bradley Balzer, Praveen Varma Penmetsa, Zachary Meyer Omohundro, Matthew M. O'Brien, Broc William Tenhouten, Richard W. Hoyle
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Patent number: 10668965Abstract: A joint design to connect tubes for a space frame, where a space frame may be a vehicle chassis, is provided. The joint may connect carbon fiber tubes and may be designed with different shapes and configurations. The joint may include acceptor ports that may mate with a tube and simultaneously contact an inner surface and outer surface of the tube for a strong connection. The joint may also include centering features which may create a space between a surface of the tube and a surface of the joint through which adhesive may flow.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Kevin Robert Czinger, William Bradley Balzer, Praveen Varma Penmetsa, Zachary Meyer Omohundro, Matthew M. O'Brien
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Patent number: 10605285Abstract: Connections between nodes and tubes are provided. An apparatus can include additively manufactured first and second nodes, a tube, and an interconnect connecting the tube to the first and second nodes. An apparatus can include a node having an end portion with inner and outer concentric portions forming an annular gap therebetween, and a tube having an end portion extending into the gap.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Kevin Robert Czinger, Broc William TenHouten, John Russell Bucknell, Antonio Bernerd Martinez, Eahab Nagi El Naga, William Bradley Balzer, Zachary Meyer Omohundro, Praveen Varma Penmetsa, Matthew Michael O'Brien, John Franklin Dunham
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Publication number: 20200056645Abstract: Connections between nodes and tubes are provided. An apparatus can include additively manufactured first and second nodes, a tube, and an interconnect connecting the tube to the first and second nodes. An apparatus can include a node having an end portion with inner and outer concentric portions forming an annular gap therebetween, and a tube having an end portion extending into the gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Kevin Robert CZINGER, Broc William TenHOUTEN, John Russell BUCKNELL, Antonio Bernerd MARTINEZ, Eahab Nagi EL NAGA, William Bradley BALZER, Zachary Meyer OMOHUNDRO, Praveen Varma PENMETSA, Matthew Michael O'BRIEN, John Franklin DUNHAM
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Patent number: 10480555Abstract: Connections between nodes and tubes are provided. An apparatus can include additively manufactured first and second nodes, a tube, and an interconnect connecting the tube to the first and second nodes. An apparatus can include a node having an end portion with inner and outer concentric portions forming an annular gap therebetween, and a tube having an end portion extending into the gap.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Kevin Robert Czinger, Broc William TenHouten, John Russell Bucknell, Antonio Bernerd Martinez, Eahab Nagi El Naga, William Bradley Balzer, Zachary Meyer Omohundro, Praveen Varma Penmetsa, Matthew Michael O'Brien, John Franklin Dunham
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Publication number: 20190048912Abstract: Connections between nodes and tubes are provided. An apparatus can include additively manufactured first and second nodes, a tube, and an interconnect connecting the tube to the first and second nodes. An apparatus can include a node having an end portion with inner and outer concentric portions forming an annular gap therebetween, and a tube having an end portion extending into the gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2017Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Kevin Robert CZINGER, Broc William TenHOUTEN, John Russell BUCKNELL, Antonio Bernerd MARTINEZ, Eahab Nagi EL NAGA, William Bradley BALZER, Zachary Meyer OMOHUNDRO, Praveen Varma PENMETSA, Matthew Michael O'BRIEN, John Franklin DUNHAM
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Patent number: 10046641Abstract: A vehicle carries an energy storage system that powers mobility of the vehicle. The vehicle further carries a direct current input coupling to be connected to a direct current (DC) electrical power source, a DC output coupling, an alternating current (AC) input coupling, an AC output coupling, and electronics carried by the vehicle to control both AC and DC voltage and power levels.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2015Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Motivo Engineering LLCInventors: Praveen Varma Penmetsa, Zachary Meyer Omohundro, Damon Christopher Pipenberg
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Patent number: 9975179Abstract: A method for fabricating a joint designed to connect tubes for a space frame, where a space frame may be a vehicle chassis, is provided. The method may generate joints with variable geometry and fine features which may reduce production costs, reduce production time, and generate joints configured for highly specific applications. The joint may include centering features which may create a space between a surface of the tube and a surface of the joint through which adhesive may flow.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Divergent Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kevin R. Czinger, William Bradley Balzer, Praveen Varma Penmetsa, Zachary Meyer Omohundro, Matthew M. O'Brien
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Publication number: 20180085827Abstract: A method for fabricating a joint designed to connect tubes for a space frame, where a space frame may be a vehicle chassis, is provided. The method may generate joints with variable geometry and fine features which may reduce production costs, reduce production time, and generate joints configured for highly specific applications. The joint may include centering features which may create a space between a surface of the tube and a surface of the joint through which adhesive may flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Kevin Robert CZINGER, William Bradley BALZER, Praveen Varma PENMETSA, Zachary Meyer OMOHUNDRO, Matthew M. O'BRIEN
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Patent number: 9895747Abstract: A method for fabricating a joint designed to connect tubes for a space frame, where a space frame may be a vehicle chassis, is provided. The method may generate joints with variable geometry and fine features which may reduce production costs, reduce production time, and generate joints configured for highly specific applications. The joint may include centering features which may create a space between a surface of the tube and a surface of the joint through which adhesive may flow.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Divergent Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kevin R. Czinger, William Bradley Balzer, Praveen Varma Penmetsa, Zachary Meyer Omohundro, Matthew M. O'Brien
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Publication number: 20180037282Abstract: A joint design to connect tubes for a space frame, where a space frame may be a vehicle chassis, is provided. The joint may connect carbon fiber tubes and may be designed with different shapes and configurations. The joint may include acceptor ports that may mate with a tube and simultaneously contact an inner surface and outer surface of the tube for a strong connection. The joint may also include centering features which may create a space between a surface of the tube and a surface of the joint through which adhesive may flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Kevin Robert Czinger, William Bradley Balzer, Praveen Varma Penmetsa, Zachary Meyer Omohundro, Matthew M. O'Brien
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Patent number: 9884663Abstract: A joint design to connect tubes for a space frame, where a space frame may be a vehicle chassis, is provided. The joint may connect carbon fiber tubes and may be designed with different shapes and configurations. The joint may include acceptor ports that may mate with a tube and simultaneously contact an inner surface and outer surface of the tube for a strong connection. The joint may also include centering features which may create a space between a surface of the tube and a surface of the joint through which adhesive may flow.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Divergent Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kevin R. Czinger, William Bradley Balzer, Praveen Varma Penmetsa, Zachary Meyer Omohundro, Matthew M. O'Brien
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Patent number: 9809265Abstract: A joint design to connect tubes for a space frame, where a space frame may be a vehicle chassis, is provided. The joint may connect carbon fiber tubes and may be designed with different shapes and configurations. The joint may include acceptor ports that may mate with a tube and simultaneously contact an inner surface and outer surface of the tube for a strong connection. The joint may also include centering features which may create a space between a surface of the tube and a surface of the joint through which adhesive may flow.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Divergent Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kevin R. Czinger, William Bradley Balzer, Praveen Varma Penmetsa, Zachary Meyer Omohundro, Matthew M. O'Brien