Patents by Inventor Vikram Kumar Reddy

Vikram Kumar Reddy 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).

  • Retainer ring having a trapezium-shaped cross-section
    Patent number: 12680567
    Abstract: A component system includes a first component having a first surface. The first surface includes an annular groove. A second component is positioned on the first surface of the first component adjacent to the annular groove. A retainer ring is positioned in the annular groove to limit axial movement of the second component relative to the first component. The retainer ring includes a trapezium-shaped cross-section including an outwardly facing edge and an inwardly facing edge. One of the outwardly facing edge and the inwardly facing edge is positioned in the annular groove and the other of the outwardly facing edge and the inwardly facing edge includes an angled surface configured to selectively engage with the second component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2025
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Vishvjit Vitthal Kurade, Shylesh Kumar P B, Sunil Kumar, Vikram Kumar Reddy