Patents by Inventor Andrew John Murray
Andrew John Murray 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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Publication number: 20180099603Abstract: A vehicle loadspace cover is provided that is securable to a portion of a vehicle. The loadspace cover comprises a cargo fixing point configured to secure an item of cargo to the loadspace cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: James Nicholas Murray, James Neugebauer, Bruce Southey, Richard Craven, Andrew John Murray, Ian Brazier
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Patent number: 9878671Abstract: A motor vehicle having a stowable storage apparatus is disclosed having a large deployed-to-stowed volume ratio thereby providing a useful carry capacity while being easy to package. The stowable storage apparatus includes a rigid first end wall and two flexible vertically disposed spaced apart side walls. The first end wall and the two side walls define, when the stowable storage apparatus is in a deployed state, three sides of an enclosure for storing one or more small objects.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Andrew John Murray, Bruce Southey, Niall Hamilton
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Publication number: 20170197515Abstract: A two part closure for a combo chargeport for use on an electric vehicle is provided. The closure comprises: an inner part including a dust cover for a DC chargeport; and an outer part configured to cover the AC chargeport. The inner and outer parts are hingeably attached to the vehicle such that the closure can be closed with a single action.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2016Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Bruce Southey, Andrew John Murray
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Publication number: 20170166057Abstract: An infotainment system is provided for use in a vehicle. The system comprises a screen configured to provide vehicle information and/or entertainment content. The screen is a touchscreen configured to enable the user to select content. A track is configured to enable the lateral movement of the screen from a first position laterally displaced from a centerline of the vehicle to a second position on the vehicle centerline.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2016Publication date: June 15, 2017Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Andrew John MURRAY
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Publication number: 20170129408Abstract: A roll cover assembly for covering a cargo space of a vehicle includes a cassette housing an extendable/retractable roll cover, a first receptacle adjacent a first side wall of the cargo space and having a channel configured to slidably guide a first end of the cassette during insertion or removal, a second receptacle adjacent a second side wall of the cargo space and having an opening configured to receive a second end of the cassette and permit pivoting of the cassette about the second end during removal of the first end from the first receptacle, a locking mechanism releasably locking the first end of the cassette into the first receptacle, and a release device actuatable to release the locking mechanism by pulling along a line-of-action parallel with a direction in which the first end of the cassette moves during removal from the first receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Andrew John MURRAY, Richard CRAVEN, Daniel BERRY, James NEUGEBAUER
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Patent number: 9573527Abstract: A roll cover assembly for covering a cargo space of a vehicle includes a cassette housing an extendable/retractable roll cover, a first receptacle adjacent a first side wall of the cargo space and having a channel configured to slidably guide a first end of the cassette during insertion or removal, a second receptacle adjacent a second side wall of the cargo space and having an opening configured to receive a second end of the cassette and permit pivoting of the cassette about the second end during removal of the first end from the first receptacle, a locking mechanism releasably locking the first end of the cassette into the first receptacle, and a release device actuatable to release the locking mechanism by pulling along a line-of-action parallel with a direction in which the first end of the cassette moves during removal from the first receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Andrew John Murray, Richard Craven, Daniel Berry, James Neugebauer
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Publication number: 20170001570Abstract: A motor vehicle having a stowable storage apparatus is disclosed having a large deployed-to-stowed volume ratio thereby providing a useful carry capacity while being easy to package. The stowable storage apparatus includes a rigid first end wall and two flexible vertically disposed spaced apart side walls. The first end wall and the two side walls define, when the stowable storage apparatus is in a deployed state, three sides of an enclosure for storing one or more small objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Andrew John Murray, Bruce Southey, Niall Hamilton
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Patent number: 9359009Abstract: A computer in a vehicle is programmed to collect data related to an object; use the data to generate a virtual map of the object with respect to the vehicle; and provide output based on the virtual map that indicates a risk of the parking operation.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Brad Ignaczak, Maher Ghneim, Andrew John Murray, Tania Vazquez
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Patent number: 9257799Abstract: A console assembly includes a console housing with a storage compartment having a member in a wall that is rotatable between a plurality of positions. The member includes an electronic port for connecting an electronic device that is accessible from within the compartment when the member is rotated to a first position and accessible from outside the compartment when the member is rotated to a second position. A second port may be added to the member such that the member can rotate to an intermediate position where one port is accessible from within the compartment while the second port on the member is simultaneously accessible from the outside of the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ed Stubbs, Andrew John Murray, Bruce Southey, Alicia Agius
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Patent number: 9211848Abstract: A storage assembly for use in a motor vehicle for transporting objects is disclosed. The storage assembly includes upper and lower cover parts that are hingedly connected together and also hingedly connected, via the lower cover part, to an interior panel of the motor vehicle, such as a sidewall of a center console. When the storage assembly is in a stowed configuration, the two upper and lower cover parts are aligned with one another so as to lie substantially flush against the sidewall of the center console. When the storage assembly is in a fully deployed configuration, the upper and lower cover parts are arranged to form a substantially L-shaped support for transporting one or more objects.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2015Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Andrew John Murray, Bruce Southey, James Neugebauer
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Publication number: 20150357768Abstract: A console assembly includes a console housing with a storage compartment having a member in a wall that is rotatable between a plurality of positions. The member includes an electronic port for connecting an electronic device that is accessible from within the compartment when the member is rotated to a first position and accessible from outside the compartment when the member is rotated to a second position. A second port may be added to the member such that the member can rotate to an intermediate position where one port is accessible from within the compartment while the second port on the member is simultaneously accessible from the outside of the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2014Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Ed Stubbs, Andrew John Murray, Bruce Southey, Alicia Agius
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Publication number: 20150266403Abstract: A head restraint includes a central part, a fastener for fastening the central part to a backrest of a vehicle seat, and at least one side wing. The side wing is mounted pivotably in relation to the central part between the neutral position and at least one comfort position, and is fixable at least in the comfort position. The fastener is designed to mount the central part pivotably relative to the backrest about a horizontal pivot axis. The central part is pivotable between a parking position and at least one supporting position and is fixable at least in the supporting position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Uwe Wagner, Carsten Schauf, Daniel Hari, Andrew John Murray, Killian Vas
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Publication number: 20150266509Abstract: A computer in a vehicle is programmed to collect data related to an object; use the data to generate a virtual map of the object with respect to the vehicle; and provide output based on the virtual map that indicates a risk of the parking operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Brad Ignaczak, Maher Ghneim, Andrew John Murray, Tania Vazquez
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Publication number: 20150251606Abstract: A storage assembly for use in a motor vehicle for transporting objects is disclosed. The storage assembly includes upper and lower cover parts that are hingedly connected together and also hingedly connected, via the lower cover part, to an interior panel of the motor vehicle, such as a sidewall of a center console. When the storage assembly is in a stowed configuration, the two upper and lower cover parts are aligned with one another so as to lie substantially flush against the sidewall of the center console. When the storage assembly is in a fully deployed configuration, the upper and lower cover parts are arranged to form a substantially L-shaped support for transporting one or more objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Andrew John Murray, Bruce Southey, James Neugebauer
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Publication number: 20150203044Abstract: A roll cover assembly for covering a cargo space of a vehicle includes a cassette housing an extendable/retractable roll cover, a first receptacle adjacent a first side wall of the cargo space and having a channel configured to slidably guide a first end of the cassette during insertion or removal, a second receptacle adjacent a second side wall of the cargo space and having an opening configured to receive a second end of the cassette and permit pivoting of the cassette about the second end during removal of the first end from the first receptacle, a locking mechanism releasably locking the first end of the cassette into the first receptacle, and a release device actuatable to release the locking mechanism by pulling along a line-of-action parallel with a direction in which the first end of the cassette moves during removal from the first receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Andrew John MURRAY, Richard CRAVEN, Daniel BERRY, James NEUGEBAUER
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Patent number: 8876343Abstract: A lighting system for a motor vehicle 1 is disclosed in which a light source 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d is fitted to the inside of each door 2L, 2R, 3L, 3R so as to selectively provide interior lighting when the respective door 2L, 2R, 3L, 3R is closed and puddle lighting when it is open. Each of the light sources 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d is mounted close to a waistline of the door 2L, 2R, 3L, 3R to which it is attached and is arranged to project light in a downward direction so as not to provide a distraction for a driver of the motor vehicle 1.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Andrew John Murray, Torsten Gerhardt, John K. Harding, Will Farrelly
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Publication number: 20140319853Abstract: A handle assembly for opening and closing a vehicle door wherein the handle assembly includes: a recess in an exterior surface of the vehicle door; a cover over the recess wherein the cover is coupled to the vehicle door and is moveable between an open position and a closed position; and a handle member coupled to the cover and retained in the recess when the cover is in the closed position and released from the recess when the cover is in the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Andrew John Murray
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Publication number: 20140306477Abstract: A center console for a motor vehicle is disclosed in which the center console includes a front portion and a rear storage box portion defined by a pair of side walls, a rear wall, a floor, an armrest and a front wall. The front wall of the storage box is moveable between substantially upright and substantially horizontal positions so as to define two distinct storage configurations. When the front wall is in the upright position a single large closed storage box is defined by the pair of side walls, the rear wall, the floor, the armrest and the front wall. When the front wall is in the horizontal position a first large open storage area is defined by the pair of side walls, the rear wall, the armrest and the front wall. A reconfigurable storage facility is thereby provided in a cost effective and simple manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Neugebauer, Andrew John Murray, Ed Stubbs, Torsten Gerhardt, Will Farrelly
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Patent number: 8607894Abstract: A system for offshore disposal of drill cuttings including a cleaning system for treating contaminated drill cuttings into drill cuttings and contaminants; a transport system for moving the drill cuttings; a slurrification system for making a slurry of the treated drill cuttings; and a cuttings re-injection system for injecting the slurry into a well.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: M-I LLCInventors: Nick McDonald, Andrew John Murray, Gordon M. Logan, Dan Knapper
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Patent number: 8128162Abstract: An armrest assembly for a vehicle seat 5 comprises an armrest portion 11a, 11b, 11c, a shingle head restraint portion 12 moveably attached to one end of the armrest portion 11a, 11b, 11c, to permit the shingle head restraint 12 to be moved towards and away from the one end of the armrest portion 11a, 11b, 11c, and a height adjuster to selectively secure the head restraint 12 in one of a number of predetermined displaced positions relative to the armrest portion 11a, the armrest portion being moveable from a folded up position 11a to a folded down position 11c.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Torsten Gerhardt, Andrew John Murray, Will Farrelly, John K. Harding