Patents by Inventor Satish Ganti
Satish Ganti 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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Patent number: 11548570Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a truck that includes a first wheel well and a second wheel well. A bed is positioned between the first wheel well and the second wheel well. In addition, the truck includes a two-piece cab back panel that is formed of a lower cab back panel and an upper cab back panel. The lower cab back panel is arranged adjacent to the bed and between the first wheel well and the second wheel well while the upper back panel is separated from the bed by the lower cab back panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Daniel Hewitt, Vincent Anthony Chimento, Satish Ganti, Adam Hanes
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Publication number: 20220212726Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a truck that includes a first wheel well and a second wheel well. A bed is positioned between the first wheel well and the second wheel well. In addition, the truck includes a two-piece cab back panel that is formed of a lower cab back panel and an upper cab back panel. The lower cab back panel is arranged adjacent to the bed and between the first wheel well and the second wheel well while the upper back panel is separated from the bed by the lower cab back panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2021Publication date: July 7, 2022Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Daniel Hewitt, Vincent Anthony Chimento, Satish Ganti, Adam Hanes
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Patent number: 11325653Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vehicle frame that includes a first pillar and a second pillar. The first pillar includes an upper member that has a first upper flange and a second upper flange. The first pillar also includes a lower member that extends outwardly from the second upper flange. The lower flange includes a chamfer and a transition portion, such that the chamfer has an arcuate shape that extends from the second upper flange to the transition portion. Further, the chamfer includes a first portion a second portion, such that the first portion and the second portion are angularly displaced with respect to the horizontal axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Joseph C. Rotellini, Ryan Gabrielli, Satish Ganti
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Publication number: 20220097769Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vehicle frame that includes a first pillar and a second pillar. The first pillar includes an upper member that has a first upper flange and a second upper flange. The first pillar also includes a lower member that extends outwardly from the second upper flange. The lower flange includes a chamfer and a transition portion, such that the chamfer has an arcuate shape that extends from the second upper flange to the transition portion. Further, the chamfer includes a first portion a second portion, such that the first portion and the second portion are angularly displaced with respect to the horizontal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Joseph C. Rotellini, Ryan Gabrielli, Satish Ganti
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Patent number: 11254370Abstract: A structural joint for a pickup truck, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a C-pillar, a gusset bracket, a cab back bracket, and a box panel. The C-pillar, gusset bracket, cab back bracket, and box panel are directly welded to each other to provide an assembly having a box section.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Daniel Hewitt, Srinath Vijayakumar, Satish Ganti, Vince Anthony Chimento, Matthew Brooke
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Publication number: 20220017154Abstract: A structural joint for a pickup truck, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a C-pillar, a gusset bracket, a cab back bracket, and a box panel. The C-pillar, gusset bracket, cab back bracket, and box panel are directly welded to each other to provide an assembly having a box section.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2020Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Daniel Hewitt, Srinath Vijayakumar, Satish Ganti, Vince Anthony Chimento, Matthew Brooke
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Patent number: 10913499Abstract: An assembly includes a hinge pillar having an inner member and an outer member. The assembly includes a brace between the inner member and the outer member, the brace having a side portion fixed to the outer member and a front portion fixed to the inner member.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jamil M. Alwan, Djamal Eddine Midoun, Thiag Subbian, Jayanth Kumar Basavalingiah, Vladimir Vladimirovich Bogachuk, Satish Ganti, Pavan Nagaraj
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Publication number: 20200353995Abstract: An assembly includes a hinge pillar having an inner member and an outer member. The assembly includes a brace between the inner member and the outer member, the brace having a side portion fixed to the outer member and a front portion fixed to the inner member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2019Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: JAMIL M. ALWAN, DJAMAL EDDINE MIDOUN, THIAG SUBBIAN, JAYANTH KUMAR BASAVALINGIAH, VLADIMIR VLADIMIROVICH BOGACHUK, SATISH GANTI, PAVAN NAGARAJ
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Patent number: 9499216Abstract: A vehicle floor structure includes a cross member having a substantially constant cross section shape. A spacing member is disposed beneath the cross member for securing to a chassis frame. The spacing member is positioned relative to the cross member to define an enclosed cavity between the spacing member and the cross member. The floor structure also includes a first collar affixed within the enclosed cavity. A fastener extends through the spacing member and the cross member, and compresses the first collar when the floor structure is secured to the chassis frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Satish Ganti, John Edward Huber, Michael M. Azzouz, Srinath Vijayakumar
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Publication number: 20150375808Abstract: A vehicle floor structure includes a cross member having a substantially constant cross section shape. A spacing member is disposed beneath the cross member for securing to a chassis frame. The spacing member is positioned relative to the cross member to define an enclosed cavity between the spacing member and the cross member. The floor structure also includes a first collar affixed within the enclosed cavity. A fastener extends through the spacing member and the cross member, and compresses the first collar when the floor structure is secured to the chassis frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Satish GANTI, John Edward HUBER, Michael M. AZZOUZ, Srinath VIJAYAKUMAR
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Patent number: 9139237Abstract: A vehicle floor structure includes a cross member having a substantially constant cross section shape. A spacing member is disposed beneath the cross member for securing to a chassis frame. The spacing member is positioned relative to the cross member to define an enclosed cavity between the spacing member and the cross member. The floor structure also includes a first collar affixed within the enclosed cavity. A fastener extends through the spacing member and the cross member, and compresses the first collar when the floor structure is secured to the chassis frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Satish Ganti, John Edward Huber, Michael M. Azzouz, Srinath Vijayakumar
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Patent number: 8925991Abstract: A reinforced frame structure for a vehicle is provided. The frame structure includes a frame portion having a first portion and a pair of wall portions extending therefrom. A first reinforcement is rigidly coupled to the wall portions, and the first portion, the wall portions, and first reinforcement combine to define an enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ari Garo Caliskan, John Edward Huber, Michael M Azzouz, Satish Ganti
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Publication number: 20120313399Abstract: A reinforced frame structure for a vehicle is provided. The frame structure includes a frame portion having a first portion and a pair of wall portions extending therefrom. A first reinforcement is rigidly coupled to the wall portions, and the first portion, the wall portions, and first reinforcement combine to define an enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventors: Ari Garo Caliskan, John Edward Huber, Michael M. Azzouz, Satish Ganti
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Patent number: 8096610Abstract: A device for securing a rear seat within a cab of a vehicle, comprising a crossmember configured for attachment to a floor pan of the vehicle, the crossmember cooperating with the floor pan to provide a cavity for storing items within the cab. When the crossmember is attached to the floor pan and the rear seat is attached to the crossmember, the crossmember is contained within the space between the seat and the floor pan without extending into a passenger leg room area.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2008Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Satish Ganti, Edward Andrew Pleet, Naijiang Xu
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Publication number: 20090315363Abstract: A device for securing a rear seat within a cab of a vehicle, comprising a crossmember configured for attachment to a floor pan of the vehicle, the crossmember cooperating with the floor pan to provide a cavity for storing items within the cab. When the crossmember is attached to the floor pan and the rear seat is attached to the crossmember, the crossmember is contained within the space between the seat and the floor pan without extending into a passenger leg room area.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2008Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Satish Ganti, Edward Andrew Pleet