patents

Rivian patents heated headlight lenses

Modern LED headlights have a problem: They're bright, compact, and energy-efficient, but they don't generate as much heat as HID…

1 year ago

Ford patents its steer-by-wire system

Ford is following other automakers in developing a steer-by-wire system, a recently discovered patent filing shows. The filing in question…

1 year ago

Jeep patents drone system as an off-road assistant

Jeep is looking at ways to integrate drones with its vehicles, as recent patent filings indicate. One possible use Jeep…

1 year ago

Samsung Ordered to Pay $118 Million for Infringing Netlist Patents

A federal jury in Marshall, Texas, on Friday awarded computer memory company Netlist $118 million in damages from Samsung Electronics…

1 year ago

Porsche patents 6-stroke engine

Porsche patented a 6-stroke engine Outside of early Saabs, most gas-powered car engines are a 4-stroke Porsche's 6-stroke patent seems…

2 years ago

GM patents deployable awning just like Rivian

Future General Motors vehicles could feature deployable awnings. That's something Rivian has also tried to patent, although GM may have…

2 years ago

Ferrari patents 3-motor electric car with sound generators

Two patent filings hint at how Ferrari is planning to make up for the lack of engine noises in future…

2 years ago

Apple Urges US Appeals Court to Overturn ITC’s Apple Watch Import Ban Amidst Masimo Dispute

Apple urged a U.S. appeals court on Friday to overturn a U.S. trade tribunal's decision to ban imports of some…

2 years ago

GM patents Lego-like battery cells for EVs

General Motors has filed a patent application for battery cells with unusual shapes designed to aid cooling. Instead of the…

2 years ago

GM patents foldable bed ramps for pickup truck

General Motors has designed foldable bed ramps that could make loading motorcycles, ATVs, or lawnmowers into the beds of pickup…

2 years ago