Patents by Inventor James Chesney

James Chesney 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: 8117904
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, an apparatus for evaluating performance of an integrated coil on plug (CoP) assembly is provided. The apparatus comprises a controller. The controller is configured to transmit a control signal to activate the CoP assembly. The controller is further configured to receive an indirect signal including a low frequency (LF) component from the CoP assembly responsive to the control signal. The controller is further configured to compare the LF component to predetermined data to evaluate the performance of the CoP assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David James Chesney, Harry Kekedjian
  • Publication number: 20100242583
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, an apparatus for evaluating performance of an integrated coil on plug (CoP) assembly is provided. The apparatus comprises a controller. The controller is configured to transmit a control signal to activate the CoP assembly. The controller is further configured to receive an indirect signal including a low frequency (LF) component from the CoP assembly responsive to the control signal. The controller is further configured to compare the LF component to predetermined data to evaluate the performance of the CoP assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: David James Chesney, Harry Kekedjian
  • Patent number: 6843528
    Abstract: A vehicle trim component is disclosed. The vehicle trim component includes a latch lockout assembly that comprises a latch lockout, a pivot member, and a housing. The latch lockout and pivot member are pivotally secured to the housing and permits physical engagement of the latch lockout against a latch member affixed to the vehicle trim component due to gravitational force when the vehicle trim component is pivoted at a predetermined pivot angle. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Intier Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Jeanette G. Glynn, James Chesney, Adam Walker
  • Publication number: 20040084948
    Abstract: A vehicle trim component is disclosed. The vehicle trim component includes a latch lockout assembly that comprises a latch lockout, a pivot member, and a housing. The latch lockout and pivot member are pivotally secured to the housing and permits physical engagement of the latch lockout against a latch member affixed to the vehicle trim component due to gravitational force when the vehicle trim component is pivoted at a predetermined pivot angle. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Jeanette G. Glynn, James Chesney, Adam Walker