Patents by Inventor Sudesh Woodiga

Sudesh Woodiga 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).

  • Active fascia splitter and engine shield
    Patent number: 11180203
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fascia having a first fascia portion that is selectively moveable relative to a second fascia portion, and an engine shield that has at least a first shield panel and a second shield panel. The first shield panel has a first portion that moves with the first fascia portion and a second portion that is connected to a vehicle static structure. The second shield panel is mounted for movement with the first fascia portion. At least one actuator selectively moves the first fascia portion relative to the second fascia portion in response to at least one predetermined vehicle input condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Peter Klop, Joseph James Gallo, Sudesh Woodiga, Jonathan David Gesek
  • ACTIVE FASCIA SPLITTER AND ENGINE SHIELD
    Publication number: 20210147010
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fascia having a first fascia portion that is selectively moveable relative to a second fascia portion, and an engine shield that has at least a first shield panel and a second shield panel. The first shield panel has a first portion that moves with the first fascia portion and a second portion that is connected to a vehicle static structure. The second shield panel is mounted for movement with the first fascia portion. At least one actuator selectively moves the first fascia portion relative to the second fascia portion in response to at least one predetermined vehicle input condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Aaron Peter Klop, Joseph James Gallo, Sudesh Woodiga, Jonathan David Gesek