Patents by Inventor Sassan Tarahomi

Sassan Tarahomi 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: 10960245
    Abstract: A portable fuel container includes a fuel reservoir and an access port therefor, and an elongate flame mitigation device in the fuel reservoir behind the access port. The flame mitigation device includes an open mouth sealed around the access port, a closed bottom opposing the mouth, and an intermediate tubular sidewall. In addition, the flame mitigation device has a woven construction. In relation to the woven construction, the flame mitigation device includes inelastically resiliently flexible interwoven warps and wefts. Moreover, the flame mitigation device interstitially defines quenching openings between the warps and the wefts configured to allow liquid fuel therethrough, but prevent air-fuel mixtures ignited as flames from propagating therethrough. Moreover, the flame mitigation device is elastically flexible to hold its shape, but elastically flex under manual manipulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: TPG Plastics LLC
    Inventors: Sassan Tarahomi, Arash Kiani, Saquib Toor, Chibuzor D. Ezeamaku, Justin T. Stetler, Manikanta R. Kurri
  • Publication number: 20200261756
    Abstract: A portable fuel container includes a fuel reservoir and an access port therefor, and an elongate flame mitigation device in the fuel reservoir behind the access port. The flame mitigation device includes an open mouth sealed around the access port, a closed bottom opposing the mouth, and an intermediate tubular sidewall. In addition, the flame mitigation device has a woven construction. In relation to woven construction, the flame mitigation device includes inelastically resiliently flexible interwoven warps and wefts. Moreover, the flame mitigation device interstitially defines quenching openings between the warps and the wefts configured to allow liquid fuel therethrough, but prevent air-fuel mixtures ignited as flames from propagating therethrough. Moreover, the flame mitigation device is elastically flexible to hold its shape, but elastically flex under manual manipulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Sassan Tarahomi, Arash Kiani, Saquib Toor, Chibuzor D. Ezeamaku, Justin T. Stetler, Manikanta R. Kurri
  • Patent number: 9187034
    Abstract: A component of a motor vehicle comprising a photoluminescent interior member formed of a plastic composition, wherein the plastic composition comprises at least one polymer and a plurality of additives comprising at least one photoluminescent material and at least a first ultraviolet protector, wherein the at least one photoluminescent material absorbs electromagnetic radiation in a first ultraviolet range of an electromagnetic spectrum, and thereafter emits electromagnetic radiation in a visible radiation range of the electromagnetic spectrum, and wherein the first ultraviolet protector is an ultraviolet absorber, wherein the ultraviolet absorber absorbs electromagnetic radiation in a second ultraviolet range of the electromagnetic spectrum and does not absorb electromagnetic radiation in the first ultraviolet range of the electromagnetic spectrum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Sassan Tarahomi, Zachary Seguin
  • Publication number: 20060156547
    Abstract: A vehicle body front end preassembly and method of making a vehicle front end assembly is disclosed. The vehicle body front end preassembly includes a frame to which an integrated front end module formed by an injection molding process is secured. The integrated front end module extends transversely across the vehicle and is provided with a plurality of fastener receptacles that are integrally molded as part of the integrated front end module. A plurality of reinforcement ribs are integrally molded as part of the integrated front end module. Unpainted body panels are secured to some of the fastener receptacles. The frame, injection molded integrated front end module, and body panels are then hot dipped in an electro-coating bath. According to the method of the present invention, the integrated front end module is injection molded to include integrally molded fastener receptacle and integrally molded reinforcement ribs that are injection molded from a fiber reinforced thermoplastic polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Applicant: Patent Holding Company
    Inventor: Sassan Tarahomi
  • Patent number: 7007385
    Abstract: A vehicle body front end preassembly and method of making a vehicle front end assembly is disclosed. According to the method of the present invention, the integrated front end module (10) is injection molded to include integrally molded fastener receptacle (32) and integrally molded reinforcement ribs (28) that are injection molded from a fiber reinforced thermoplastic polymer. A partially assembly vehicle body (12) is provided that has partially unattached body panels that are secured to the frame (14). Unattached body panels are secured to the integrated front end module (10). The preassembly is then immersed in an electro-coat bath, painted and then baked in a paint oven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Cadence Innovation LLC
    Inventor: Sassan Tarahomi
  • Patent number: 6758507
    Abstract: A bumper system includes an elongated beam configured to be operatively mounted to the frame of the vehicle. Also included is a foam portion that extends along a portion of the beam and a fascia surrounding the foam portion. The fascia and the foam portion are operatively attached to the beam. The foam portion has a plurality of recesses formed therein which extend through a predetermined thickness of an inside portion of the foam portion. An integrated cylindrical cell matrix is disposed with the recesses and is configured to absorb energy resulting from impact force applied to an external portion of the bumper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Venture Industries
    Inventors: Sassan Tarahomi, William G. Hofmann
  • Patent number: 6575521
    Abstract: A removable hardtop including inner and outer roof panels made of molded fiber reinforced sheet molding compound. An integral roll bar is formed in the inner roof panel. A hold down clamp and bracket having horizontal, vertical and transverse flanges mounted on a horizontal edge, vertical surface and transverse surface of a B pillar of a vehicle. A method of molding the inner and outer roof panels and assembling component parts to the inner and outer roof panels is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Patent Holding Company
    Inventor: Sassan Tarahomi
  • Publication number: 20020166235
    Abstract: A removable hardtop including inner and outer roof panels made of molded fiber reinforced sheet molding compound. An integral roll bar is formed in the inner roof panel. A hold down clamp and bracket having horizontal, vertical and transverse flanges mounted on a horizontal edge, vertical surface and transverse surface of a B pillar of a vehicle. A method of molding the inner and outer roof panels and assembling component parts to the inner and outer roof panels is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Larry Winget
    Inventor: Sassan Tarahomi
  • Patent number: 6470573
    Abstract: The method of making a vehicle body panel includes blow molding all or a substantial portion of the vehicle body panel and then securing attachments to openings formed on the blow molded body or to peripheral portions of the blow molded body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Patent Holding Company
    Inventor: Sassan Tarahomi
  • Publication number: 20020121787
    Abstract: A bumper system includes an elongated beam configured to be operatively mounted to the frame of the vehicle. Also included is a foam portion that extends along a portion of the beam and a fascia surrounding the foam portion. The fascia and the foam portion are operatively attached to the beam. The foam portion has a plurality of recesses formed therein which extend through a predetermined thickness of an inside portion of the foam portion. An integrated cylindrical cell matrix is disposed with the recesses and is configured to absorb energy resulting from impact force applied to an external portion of the bumper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: Sassan Tarahomi, William G. Hofmann
  • Patent number: 6438843
    Abstract: A removable hardtop including inner and outer roof panels made of molded fiber reinforced sheet molding compound. An integral roll bar is formed in the inner roof panel. A hold down clamp and bracket having horizontal, vertical and transverse flanges mounted on a horizontal edge, vertical surface and transverse surface of a B pillar of a vehicle. A method of molding the inner and outer roof panels and assembling component parts to the inner and outer roof panels is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Patent Holding Company
    Inventor: Sassan Tarahomi
  • Publication number: 20020020060
    Abstract: The method of making a vehicle body panel includes blow molding all or a substantial portion of the vehicle body panel and then securing attachments to openings formed on the blow molded body or to peripheral portions of the blow molded body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Applicant: Patent Holding Company
    Inventor: Sassan Tarahomi
  • Patent number: 6299244
    Abstract: A vehicle body panel that is formed in part by a blow molding process. Attachments may be assembled to openings formed by cutting off part of a blow molded body. Alternatively, attachments such as seals or seal retainers may be secured to peripheral portions of the blow molded body. The method of making a vehicle body panel includes blow molding all or a substantial portion of the vehicle body panel and then securing attachments to openings formed on the blow molded body or to peripheral portions of the blow molded body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Patent Holding Company
    Inventor: Sassan Tarahomi
  • Patent number: 6293615
    Abstract: A vehicle body front end preassembly and method of making a vehicle front end assembly is disclosed. The vehicle body front end preassembly includes a frame to which an integrated front end module formed by an injection molding process is secured. The integrated front end module extends transversely across the vehicle and is provided with a plurality of fastener receptacles that are integrally molded as part of the integrated front end module. A plurality of reinforcement ribs are integrally molded as part of the integrated front end module. Unpainted body panels are secured to some of the fastener receptacles. The frame, injection molded integrated front end module, and body panels are then hot dipped in an electro-coating bath. According to the method of the present invention, the integrated front end module is injection molded to include integrally molded fastener receptacle and integrally molded reinforcement ribs that are injection molded from a fiber reinforced thermoplastic polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Patent Holding Company
    Inventor: Sassan Tarahomi
  • Patent number: 6287442
    Abstract: A vehicle body front end preassembly and method of making a vehicle front end assembly is disclosed. The vehicle body front end preassembly includes a frame to which an integrated front end module formed by an injection molding process is secured. The integrated front end module extends transversely across the vehicle and is provided with a plurality of fastener receptacles that are integrally molded as part of the integrated front end module. A plurality of reinforcement ribs are integrally molded as part of the integrated front end module. Unpainted body panels are secured to some of the fastener receptacles. The frame, injection molded integrated front end module, and body panels are then hot dipped in an electro-coating bath. According to the method of the present invention, the integrated front end module is injection molded to include integrally molded fastener receptacle and integrally molded reinforcement ribs that are injection molded from a fiber reinforced thermoplastic polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Patent Holding Company
    Inventor: Sassan Tarahomi
  • Patent number: 6135535
    Abstract: A removable hardtop including inner and outer roof panels made of molded fiber reinforced sheet molding compound. An integral roll bar is formed in the inner roof panel. A hold down clamp and bracket having horizontal, vertical and transverse flanges mounted on a horizontal edge, vertical surface and transverse surface of a B pillar of a vehicle. A method of molding the inner and outer roof panels and assembling component parts to the inner and outer roof panels is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Larry J. Winget
    Inventor: Sassan Tarahomi
  • Patent number: 5630977
    Abstract: An injection molding apparatus method and system for molding a plastic article having inward or outward projections on the exterior surface. The injection mold has a first and second mold part adapted to move between a closed, molding position and an open, article-recovering position and which defines a mold cavity for an article to be molded. The first expandable cavity mold part has a base with an opening therethrough and a plurality of outwardly tapered arms extending from the base to an open end that extends into the mold cavity where it is held in place by a striker plate during the injection molding process. The second inner mandrel mold part has a one and other end adapted to move reciprocally and longitudinally within the base and arms of the expandable cavity element, the top end threaded to form the interior threaded surface of the injection molded article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Assignee: Roehr Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Catalanotti, Sassan Tarahomi
  • Patent number: 5540582
    Abstract: An expandable cavity core element for use in a method and system for molding a plastic article having inward or outward projections on the exterior surface. The injection mold has an expandable cavity core element adapted to move between a closed, molding position and an open, article-recovering position and which defines a mold cavity for an article to be molded. The cavity element has a base with an opening therethrough and a plurality of outwardly tapered arms extending from the base to an open end that extends into the mold cavity where it is held in place by a striker plate during the injection molding process. The cavity element has an outer, tapered exterior surface length which is always equal to or larger than the total molding length of the interior molding cavity. The cavity element may include an outwardly tapered exterior surface or a multiple-tapered exterior surface, such as an outwardly tapered surface and then an inwardly tapered surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Roehr Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Catalanotti, Sassan Tarahomi
  • Patent number: 5387389
    Abstract: An injection molding apparatus method and system for molding a plastic article having inward or outward projections on the exterior surface. The injection mold has a first and second mold part adapted to move between a closed, molding position and an open, article-recovering position and which defines a mold cavity for an article to be molded. The first expandable cavity mold part has a base with an opening therethrough and a plurality of outwardly tapered arms extending from the base to an open end that extends into the mold cavity where it is held in place by a striker plate during the injection molding process. The second inner mandrel mold part has a one and other end adapted to move reciprocally and longitudinally within the base and arms of the expandable cavity element, the top end threaded to form the interior threaded surface of the injection molded article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Assignee: Roehr Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Catalanotti, Sassan Tarahomi
  • Patent number: D356320
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1995
    Assignee: Roehr Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Catalanotti, Sassan Tarahomi