Patents by Inventor Vishal Bhaskar

Vishal Bhaskar 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: 11951908
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, an exterior rearview winglet assembly for a vehicle is provided. The assembly includes an exterior shell, a base bracket, a first housing, a finisher, and a first electrical device. The exterior shell includes a first side orientated toward a front of the vehicle and a second side orientated toward a rear of the vehicle. The base bracket is positioned in the exterior shell to couple the exterior shell to the vehicle. The first housing is positioned in the exterior shell. The finisher is being attached to the first housing and extending from at least a portion of the exterior shell at the second side of the exterior shell. The first electrical device is directly attached to the first housing and the first electrical device is independent of attachment to the finisher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Ficosa North America Corporation
    Inventors: Vishal Bhaskar, Ricardo Alberto Peña Garza, Bruno Lescroart, Gouthama Reddy Bondalapati
  • Publication number: 20210031694
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, an exterior rearview winglet assembly for a vehicle is provided. The assembly includes an exterior shell, a base bracket, a first housing, a finisher, and a first electrical device. The exterior shell includes a first side orientated toward a front of the vehicle and a second side orientated toward a rear of the vehicle. The base bracket is positioned in the exterior shell to couple the exterior shell to the vehicle. The first housing is positioned in the exterior shell. The finisher is being attached to the first housing and extending from at least a portion of the exterior shell at the second side of the exterior shell. The first electrical device is directly attached to the first housing and the first electrical device is independent of attachment to the finisher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Vishal BHASKAR, Ricardo Alberto PEÑA GARZA, Bruno LESCROART, Gouthama Reddy BONDALAPATI
  • Publication number: 20210031689
    Abstract: In another aspect, an exterior rearview winglet assembly for a vehicle is provided. The assembly includes an exterior shell, a base bracket, a lighting lens assembly, and a first housing. The exterior shell includes a first side being orientated toward a front of the vehicle and a second side orientated toward a rear of the vehicle. The base bracket is positioned in the exterior shell to couple the exterior shell to the vehicle. The lighting lens assembly is positioned on the exterior shell and includes an illumination device to illuminate about at least a side of the vehicle. The first housing is positioned in the exterior shell to directly attach the lighting lens assembly thereto for coupling the lighting lens assembly to the first side of the exterior shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Vishal BHASKAR, Ricardo Alberto PEÑA GARZA, Bruno LESCROART, Gouthama Reddy BONDALAPATI
  • Publication number: 20180001823
    Abstract: A mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a housing configured to be coupled to the vehicle, a primary mirror assembly, and a secondary mirror assembly selectively repositionable independent of the primary mirror assembly. The primary mirror assembly includes a primary mirror configured to provide a reflection showing a primary field of view and a first base member coupled to the primary mirror and adjustably coupled to the housing. The secondary mirror assembly includes a secondary mirror configured to provide a reflection showing a secondary field of view and a second base member coupled to the secondary mirror. The second base member is pivotable about a point relative to the first base member such that the secondary mirror is adjustable relative to the primary mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Ficosa North America Corporation
    Inventor: Vishal Bhaskar
  • Publication number: 20040136779
    Abstract: A two-part connector includes a male member and a female member. The male member is inserted transversely into an opening in the female member such that the male and female member are axially aligned. Once inserted, the male member is locked in the female member and rotatable relative to the female member. A method for coupling an automotive cable assembly is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventor: Vishal Bhaskar