Patents by Inventor Robert Skapof

Robert Skapof 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).

  • Patent number: 12331914
    Abstract: Lighting control systems and methods for providing dynamic control of multiple light sources with a single input are disclosed herein. When a long touch is detected at a user interface element, a first light source is turned on. If the long touch persists for a predefined time period, a second light source (e.g., an adjacent light source) is also turned on. The luminosity of the first light source may be gradually increased from zero to 100% during the predefined time period. If the long touch persists beyond the predefined time period, the luminosity of the second light source may be gradually increased from zero until the long touch ends or a second longer predefined time period is reached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Coburn, Robert Skapof
  • Patent number: 12115925
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus can be a dashboard member. The dashboard member can include a panel member. The panel member can include a weakening portion integrally molded with the panel member to create a tear seam. The dashboard member can include a chute member integrally molded with the panel member. The chute member can support an air bag and direct the air bag through the tear seam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Skapof, Adam Thomas Woodward
  • Publication number: 20240217469
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus can be a dashboard member. The dashboard member can include a panel member. The panel member can include a weakening portion integrally molded with the panel member to create a tear seam. The dashboard member can include a chute member integrally molded with the panel member. The chute member can support an air bag and direct the air bag through the tear seam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Skapof, Adam Thomas Woodward
  • Publication number: 20240208302
    Abstract: Particular embodiments may provide an airflow control system including a movable air duct, a lower vent, and an upper vent. The movable air duct may be configured to move with adjustments to a steering column. The lower vent may be adjustable in connection with the steering column. The lower vent may include a curvature that directs a lower airflow stream from the movable air duct. The upper vent may be above the lower vent. The upper vent may direct an upper airflow stream. The upper airflow stream may intersect the lower airflow stream to form a merged airflow stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Adam Thomas WOODWARD, Robert SKAPOF, Aaron Kirk HENSELER, Raj Shekar VAGHMARE, Tammie Lee CAVA
  • Patent number: 11760160
    Abstract: An assembly for a ventilation system of a vehicle is provided. The assembly is configured to use a single actuator to control direction of a vent and additionally control the flow rate of that vent. The assembly may comprise a single rotatable control member with two routes, one route used for controlling flow rate and one route for controlling flow direction. Each route may have a straight portion and curved portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Skapof
  • Publication number: 20230272902
    Abstract: Lighting control systems and methods for providing dynamic control of multiple light sources with a single input are disclosed herein. When a long touch is detected at a user interface element, a first light source is turned on. If the long touch persists for a predefined time period, a second light source (e.g., an adjacent light source) is also turned on. The luminosity of the first light source may be gradually increased from zero to 100% during the predefined time period. If the long touch persists beyond the predefined time period, the luminosity of the second light source may be gradually increased from zero until the long touch ends or a second longer predefined time period is reached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Coburn, Robert Skapof
  • Patent number: 11718154
    Abstract: Ventilation control systems and methods for a vehicle are presented. The system includes a touch screen that is configures to display an object and receive a selection of a part of the object. The system also includes an air vent that comprises at least one controllable fin and a motor that can control the configuration of that fin. A control circuitry of the system configures the fin, using the at least one motor, to direct air from the air vent to a location that corresponds to the selected part of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Skapof, Matthew Coburn, Henry Huang, Zulfiquar Ali
  • Patent number: 11644192
    Abstract: Lighting control systems and methods for providing dynamic control of multiple light sources with a single input are disclosed herein. When a long touch is detected at a user interface element, a first light source is turned on. If the long touch persists for a predefined time period, a second light source (e.g., an adjacent light source) is also turned on. The luminosity of the first light source may be gradually increased from zero to 100% during the predefined time period. If the long touch persists beyond the predefined time period, the luminosity of the second light source may be gradually increased from zero until the long touch ends or a second longer predefined time period is reached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Coburn, Robert Skapof
  • Publication number: 20220258565
    Abstract: An assembly for a ventilation system of a vehicle is provided. The assembly is configured to use a single actuator to control direction of a vent and additionally control the flow rate of that vent. The assembly may comprise a single rotatable control member with two routes, one route used for controlling flow rate and one route for controlling flow direction. Each route may have a straight portion and curved portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventor: Robert Skapof
  • Patent number: 11345211
    Abstract: An assembly for a ventilation system of a vehicle is provided. The assembly is configured to use a single actuator to control direction of a vent and additionally control the flow rate of that vent. The assembly may comprise a single rotatable control member with two routes, one route used for controlling flow rate and one route for controlling flow direction. Each route may have a straight portion and curved portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Skapof
  • Publication number: 20220032731
    Abstract: Ventilation control systems and methods for a vehicle are presented. The system includes a touch screen that is configures to display an object and receive a selection of a part of the object. The system also includes an air vent that comprises at least one controllable fin and a motor that can control the configuration of that fin. A control circuitry of the system configures the fin, using the at least one motor, to direct air from the air vent to a location that corresponds to the selected part of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Skapof, Matthew Coburn, Henry Huang, Zulfiquar Ali
  • Patent number: 11091009
    Abstract: Ventilation control systems and methods for a vehicle are presented. The system includes a touch screen that is configures to display an object and receive a selection of a part of the object. The system also includes an air vent that comprises at least one controllable fin and a motor that can control the configuration of that fin. A control circuitry of the system configures the fin, using the at least one motor, to direct air from the air vent to a location that corresponds to the selected part of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Skapof, Matthew Coburn, Henry Huang, Zulfiquar Ali
  • Publication number: 20200148033
    Abstract: An assembly for a ventilation system of a vehicle is provided. The assembly is configured to use a single actuator to control direction of a vent and additionally control the flow rate of that vent. The assembly may comprise a single rotatable control member with two routes, one route used for controlling flow rate and one route for controlling flow direction. Each route may have a straight portion and curved portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Robert Skapof
  • Publication number: 20200148032
    Abstract: Ventilation control systems and methods for a vehicle are presented. The system includes a touch screen that is configures to display an object and receive a selection of a part of the object. The system also includes an air vent that comprises at least one controllable fin and a motor that can control the configuration of that fin. A control circuitry of the system configures the fin, using the at least one motor, to direct air from the air vent to a location that corresponds to the selected part of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Skapof, Matthew Coburn, Henry Huang, Zulfiquar Ali
  • Publication number: 20200149727
    Abstract: Lighting control systems and methods for providing dynamic control of multiple light sources with a single input are disclosed herein. When a long touch is detected at a user interface element, a first light source is turned on. If the long touch persists for a predefined time period, a second light source (e.g., an adjacent light source) is also turned on. The luminosity of the first light source may be gradually increased from zero to 100% during the predefined time period. If the long touch persists beyond the predefined time period, the luminosity of the second light source may be gradually increased from zero until the long touch ends or a second longer predefined time period is reached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Coburn, Robert Skapof