Good Vibrations: Stellantis patents vibration system to mimic ICE engine vibrations in EVs
Toronto, Ontario — Stellantis has filed a patent for a new Active Sound Enhancement (ASE) system and Active Vibration System Enhancement (AVE) to mimic internal combustion engine (ICE) vibrations in an electric vehicle. Filed with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the patent functions by recreating the vibrations that would normally be experienced with an […]
Charging Up Tools: Rivian files patent application for cargo bay divider that can charge tools
Toronto, Ontario — Rivian has recently filed a patent application for a cargo bay divider that can also charge tools and other devices stored in it. The application, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on January 18, shows a vertical pegboard that attaches to the floor of the cargo […]
A Full Bladder: Toyota patents application for truck bed cover with an air bladder to help secure cargo
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota has recently patented an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a truck bed cover with an air bladder to secure cargo. The patent specifically describes how an air bladder would be attached to the underside of a bed cover on a truck to help prevent items […]
Container Entertainer: Rivian files patent for wheel mount with cylindrical compartments for added accessories
Toronto, Ontario — Rivian has recently filed a patent for a full-size spare wheel mount designed to accommodate additional accessory components in the R1S SUV. According to the patent description—filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)—the spare mount has the wheel oriented so the cavity is facing outward, allowing Rivian to fill […]
Vehicles Against Violence: GM files patent for an in-vehicle violence detection system
Toronto, Ontario — A new patent from General Motors is designed to detect violence inside the vehicle cabin. Filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and published on December 28, 2023, the patent specifically describes a camera-based system for detecting violence inside the cabin of a vehicle using a standard camera to capture […]
Shooting for the Sky: Flying sports car gets patent for folding wings
Toronto, Ontario — Samson Sky, an aircraft manufacturer based out of Redmond, Oregon was recently granted a patent by the European Union for a flying sports car known as the Switchblade. To fly the Switchblade, the wings on the vehicle spread out and the tail extends in fewer than three minutes, the patent claims. The […]
Getting in Gear: GM files patent for automatic wheel alignment detection system
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors has filed a patent for an automatic wheel detection system aiming to alert drivers when their vehicle’s wheels fall out of spec. According to the patent, originally filed on March 10, 2022 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the wheel detection system functions by using a system […]
Securing Scans: Ravin A.I. secures U.S. patent for A.I. vehicle inspection system
Toronto, Ontario — Ravin A.I., a provider of artificial intelligence-driven vehicle inspection tools, has recently announced that the company has been granted a U.S. patent for its DeepDetect car inspection system. According to the patent, the DeepDetect car inspection system uses deep learning A.I. algorithms to help enhance the accuracy of vehicle reports with the […]
