Patents by Inventor Vijay Shankar Iyer
Vijay Shankar Iyer 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: 9709120Abstract: An energy-absorbing structure is provided. The energy-absorbing structure includes a first panel member and a second panel member coupled together. The first panel member has a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge. The second panel member defines a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge. The second panel member further defines a first deformable wall extending from the first edge thereof and away from the first panel member and a second deformable wall extending from the second edge thereof and away from the first panel member. The first deformable wall defines a first plurality of apertures and the second deformable wall defines a second plurality of apertures. The first and second plurality of apertures may be defined as one of an array of perforations and a plurality of slots. The energy-absorbing structure may be provided as a hood for a motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: David B. Waskie, Jason M. Miller, Vijay Shankar Iyer, Scott W. Thorpe
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Patent number: 9381951Abstract: A supplemental energy absorber is provided for a vehicle having a hood subjectable to an external force event and a body structure including a primary hood stop. The supplemental energy absorber includes a spring portion and a resilient portion. The spring portion is attachable to the body structure. The resilient portion is attached to the spring portion. The supplemental energy absorber is configured to cooperate with the hood and the primary hood stop to supplement energy absorption during the external force event.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Vijay Shankar Iyer, Vivekananda Kinila
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Patent number: 9371049Abstract: A vehicle includes a body that extends along a longitudinal axis. The body includes a front fascia and a forward load bearing beam that are disposed transverse to the longitudinal axis. A load distribution mechanism is rotatably attached to the forward load bearing beam for rotation about a rotation axis. The load distribution mechanism includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is for engaging an upper portion of the front fascia, above the forward load bearing beam. The second portion is for engaging a lower portion of the front fascia, below the forward load bearing beam. The front fascia engages the first portion and the second portion of the load distribution mechanism, and the load distribution mechanism rotates about the rotation axis, to control displacement of the front fascia in response to an applied force in which an object contacts the front fascia.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Tushar S. Baviskar, Vijay Shankar Iyer, Sudhir K. Maddireddy, Scott A. Sytsma
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Publication number: 20160039473Abstract: A supplemental energy absorber is provided for a vehicle having a hood subjectable to an external force event and a body structure including a primary hood stop. The supplemental energy absorber includes a spring portion and a resilient portion. The spring portion is attachable to the body structure. The resilient portion is attached to the spring portion. The supplemental energy absorber is configured to cooperate with the hood and the primary hood stop to supplement energy absorption during the external force event.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Vijay Shankar Iyer, Vivekananda Kinila
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Publication number: 20150076863Abstract: A vehicle includes a body that extends along a longitudinal axis. The body includes a front fascia and a forward load bearing beam that are disposed transverse to the longitudinal axis. A load distribution mechanism is rotatably attached to the forward load bearing beam for rotation about a rotation axis. The load distribution mechanism includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is for engaging an upper portion of the front fascia, above the forward load bearing beam. The second portion is for engaging a lower portion of the front fascia, below the forward load bearing beam. The front fascia engages the first portion and the second portion of the load distribution mechanism, and the load distribution mechanism rotates about the rotation axis, to control displacement of the front fascia in response to an applied force in which an object contacts the front fascia.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Tushar S. Baviskar, Vijay Shankar Iyer, Sudhir K. Maddireddy, Scott A. Sytsma
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Patent number: 7770927Abstract: A system for absorbing energy in a vehicle includes a pair of laterally spaced upper and lower side rails which extend along a longitudinal axis. The lower side rails are disposed below the upper side rails. An upper member extends transverse to the longitudinal axis and interconnects the upper side rails. A lower member extends transverse to the longitudinal axis and interconnects the lower side rails. The upper and lower members are each disposed to transmit energy from the upper and lower members through the respective upper and lower side rails. The upper and lower members are configured to simultaneously deform upon impact of the vehicle with an object and transfer a force generated from impacting the object to the upper and lower side rails, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventors: Bhushan W. Dandekar, Vikas Bhu Sharma, Vijay Shankar Iyer, Manoj Marella
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Publication number: 20090261620Abstract: A system for absorbing energy in a vehicle includes a pair of laterally spaced upper and lower side rails which extend along a longitudinal axis. The lower side rails are disposed below the upper side rails. An upper member extends transverse to the longitudinal axis and interconnects the upper side rails. A lower member extends transverse to the longitudinal axis and interconnects the lower side rails. The upper and lower members are each disposed to transmit energy from the upper and lower members through the respective upper and lower side rails. The upper and lower members are configured to simultaneously deform upon impact of the vehicle with an object and transfer a force generated from impacting the object to the upper and lower side rails, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2008Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Bhushan W. Dandekar, Vikas Bhu Sharma, Vijay Shankar Iyer, Manoj Marella