Patents by Inventor John Andrew Stakoe
John Andrew Stakoe 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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Patent number: 9463735Abstract: A visor assembly of a vehicle is provided herein. A visor body is pivotally coupled to a vehicle roof structure and has a securing portion. A bracket of a check assembly is coupled to the vehicle roof structure and has a clasp for removably engaging the securing portion. A tab of the check assembly extends from the bracket for holding an informational item and has a luminescent portion adapted to luminesce in response to excitation light.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2015Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David R. Huelke, John Andrew Stakoe, Scott Holmes Dunham
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Publication number: 20160257232Abstract: A method of manufacturing a handle intended to be gripped by an occupant of a vehicle is shown to comprise the steps of selecting a substrate including a first part and a second part. The first part and second part are wrapped with a covering material that may be a premium material such as leather and may also include a layer of foam padding. The first part and second part are assembled together and attached to each other. After the two parts are wrapped, the first part and second part are assembled together and attached to each other. A line of stitches may be formed on the covering material before the wrapping step that are wrapped to be visible on the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2015Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: John Andrew Stakoe, David Huelke, John Q. White, Mahesh Bhattacharyya, William Bauer
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Patent number: 9428144Abstract: A seatbelt assembly includes an adjuster having a guide slidable in a first direction. The assembly also includes a cover defining upper and lower edges and coupled with the guide and first and second extension plates slidably disposed relative to the cover in the first direction so as to be extendable respectively from the upper and lower edges thereof and to be retractable behind the cover.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: William Bauer, John Andrew Stakoe, Mahesh Bhattacharyya, Paul Tuomisto, Christopher Donald Schop
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Patent number: 9340143Abstract: A cargo retention apparatus for a vehicle includes a vehicle panel defining an interior, an exterior, and an elongate slot open between the interior and exterior that extends in a first direction therealong. A track member is disposed on the interior of the panel and is aligned with the slot in the first direction. The apparatus further includes a hook having a base received through the slot and slidably coupled with the track member.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John Andrew Stakoe, Mahesh Bhattacharyya, Ryan Kurrle, William Bauer, Timothy Barr
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Publication number: 20160114724Abstract: A combined grab handle and light source assembly includes an outer housing having a cavity and an open side. A grab handle and light source subassembly is rotatably mounted within that housing and is displaceable between a first position wherein a grab handle is provided on the open side and a light source assembly is hidden from view within the cavity and in a second position wherein the light source is provided on the open side and the grab handle is hidden from view within the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2014Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: David Huelke, Mike Popovski, John Andrew Stakoe, Jeff Todd Baxter
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Publication number: 20160090032Abstract: A vehicle sun visor is provided that includes a visor body having a first side and a second side, and a vanity and lighting assembly located on the visor body. The assembly includes a lighting device located on the visor body. The lighting device is configured to provide a vanity light for a vanity mirror and is further configured to provide a dome light.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: John Andrew Stakoe, Chi Li
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Publication number: 20160059765Abstract: A cargo retention apparatus for a vehicle includes a vehicle panel defining an interior, an exterior, and an elongate slot open between the interior and exterior that extends in a first direction therealong. A track member is disposed on the interior of the panel and is aligned with the slot in the first direction. The apparatus further includes a hook having a base received through the slot and slidably coupled with the track member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: John Andrew Stakoe, Mahesh Bhattacharyya, Ryan Kurrle, William Bauer, Timothy Barr
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Publication number: 20160059787Abstract: A cargo management system for a vehicle includes a first pair, a second pair, and a third pair of anchors. The first and second pairs of anchors are positioned adjacent each other and the third pair of anchors is positioned remote from the first pair. The system further includes a flexible substrate having a first pair of attachment features coupleable with the first pair of anchors and a second pair of attachment features selectively coupleable with the second pair or third pair of anchors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: John Andrew Stakoe, Mahesh Bhattacharyya, William Bauer, Timothy Barr, Ryan Kurrle
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Publication number: 20160052487Abstract: A seatbelt assembly includes an adjuster having a guide slidable in a first direction. The assembly also includes a cover defining upper and lower edges and coupled with the guide and first and second extension plates slidably disposed relative to the cover in the first direction so as to be extendable respectively from the upper and lower edges thereof and to be retractable behind the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: William Bauer, John Andrew Stakoe, Mahesh Bhattacharyya, Paul Tuomisto, Christopher Donald Schop
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Patent number: 9248721Abstract: A sun visor assembly is provided incorporating a magnetic detention system. That assembly includes a sun visor body, a ferromagnetic element held in that body and a permanent magnet in a headliner of the vehicle. The permanent magnet and the ferromagnetic element are aligned so that the body is attracted toward the headliner and positively held in a home position adjacent the headliner.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Paul Alan Forgette, Neal Randolph Osstyn, Anna Miller Hill, John Andrew Stakoe
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Patent number: 9238433Abstract: A vehicle sun visor is provided that includes a visor body having a first side and a second side, and a vanity and lighting assembly located on the visor body. The assembly includes a lighting device located on the visor body. The lighting device is configured to provide a vanity light for a vanity mirror and is further configured to provide a dome light.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John Andrew Stakoe, Chi Li
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Patent number: 8960762Abstract: A check assembly for a visor assembly of a vehicle is coupled with a headliner of a vehicle roof near a center portion of the vehicle, away from the vehicle door or windows. A clip on the check assembly is adapted to secure small lightweight items and deter such items from being exposed to weather or wind conditions near vehicle door windows, a vehicle sunroof, or an exposed top. The visor portion may engage a clasp on the check assembly and operate between deployed and non-deployed positions, whereby the clip of the check assembly may be concealed in the non-deployed position. According to one embodiment, the check assembly includes a resilient clip protruding rearward from a body portion thereof over a depressed area on the headliner for holding a lightweight item therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2014Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David Huelke, Phil Joseph Linson, Jim Allen Stec, Justin Lee Healy, Jeff Todd Baxter, John Andrew Stakoe, Alexander V. Deych
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Publication number: 20140332575Abstract: A vehicle garment hook assembly for use on a vehicle includes a housing mounted to a trim component on a vehicle, and a garment hook pivotally mounted to the housing and pivotal away from the housing to a use position. The garment hook assembly also includes an access aperture formed in the housing, and a cover movably coupled to the housing to cover the garment hook and access aperture in a closed position and to expose the garment hook and access aperture in an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: David R. Huelke, Guillermo Alanis, Jeff Todd Baxter, John Andrew Stakoe, Mike Popovski
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Patent number: 8827516Abstract: An interior grab handle and lamp assembly for a vehicle including a bracket configured for attachment by fasteners to a structural roof member. The bracket is disposed on an back side surface of a headliner. An elongate handle is operably connected to the bracket via first and second mounting members disposed on an visible surface of the headliner. A light source is operably connected with an intermediate portion of the bracket. The light source is disposed on the visible surface of the headliner between the first and second mounting members.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John Andrew Stakoe, Chi Li, Bhavani Thota, Guillermo Alanis, Jesus Miranda Lujan
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Publication number: 20140159416Abstract: A check assembly for a visor assembly of a vehicle is coupled with a headliner of a vehicle roof near a center portion of the vehicle, away from the vehicle door or windows. A clip on the check assembly is adapted to secure small lightweight items and deter such items from being exposed to weather or wind conditions near vehicle door windows, a vehicle sunroof, or an exposed top. The visor portion may engage a clasp on the check assembly and operate between deployed and non-deployed positions, whereby the clip of the check assembly may be concealed in the non-deployed position. According to one embodiment, the check assembly includes a resilient clip protruding rearward from a body portion thereof over a depressed area on the headliner for holding a lightweight item therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David Huelke, Phil Joseph Linson, Jim Allen Stec, Justin Lee Healy, Jeff Todd Baxter, John Andrew Stakoe, Alexander V. Deych
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Publication number: 20140119037Abstract: A vehicle sun visor is provided that includes a visor body having a first side and a second side, and a vanity and lighting assembly located on the visor body. The assembly includes a lighting device located on the visor body. The lighting device is configured to provide a vanity light for a vanity mirror and is further configured to provide a dome light.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John Andrew Stakoe, Chi Li
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Patent number: 8678468Abstract: A check assembly portion of a visor assembly for a vehicle is generally fixedly coupled with the headliner of the vehicle roof near a center portion of the vehicle, away from the vehicle door or windows. Adapting a clip to a check assembly portion of a visor assembly to secure small lightweight items will deter such items from being exposed to weather or wind conditions near a vehicle door, a vehicle sunroof, or an exposed top, which a visor portion of a visor assembly typically becomes closer to such locations. The visor portion may also be operable between a deployed and a non-deployed position, wherein the clip on the check assembly may be concealed in the non-deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David Huelke, Phil Joseph Linson, James Allen Stec, Justin Lee Healy, John Andrew Stakoe, Alexander V. Deych, Jeff Todd Baxter
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Patent number: 8651715Abstract: A vehicle sun visor is provided that includes a visor body having a first side and a second side, and a vanity and lighting assembly located on the visor body. The assembly includes a lighting device located on the visor body. The lighting device is configured to provide a vanity light for a vanity mirror and is further configured to provide a dome light.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2013Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John Andrew Stakoe, Chi Li
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Publication number: 20140021735Abstract: A check assembly portion of a visor assembly for a vehicle is generally fixedly coupled with the headliner of the vehicle roof near a center portion of the vehicle, away from the vehicle door or windows. Adapting a clip to a check assembly portion of a visor assembly to secure small lightweight items will deter such items from being exposed to weather or wind conditions near a vehicle door, a vehicle sunroof, or an exposed top, which a visor portion of a visor assembly typically becomes closer to such locations. The visor portion may also be operable between a deployed and a non-deployed position, wherein the clip on the check assembly may be concealed in the non-deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: David Huelke, Phil Joseph Linson, James Allen Stec, Justin Lee Healy, John Andrew Stakoe, Alexander V. Deych, Jeff Todd Baxter
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Publication number: 20130135884Abstract: An interior grab handle and lamp assembly for a vehicle including a bracket configured for attachment by fasteners to a structural roof member. The bracket is disposed on an back side surface of a headliner. An elongate handle is operably connected to the bracket via first and second mounting members disposed on an visible surface of the headliner. A light source is operably connected with an intermediate portion of the bracket. The light source is disposed on the visible surface of the headliner between the first and second mounting members.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: John Andrew Stakoe, Chi Li, Bhavani Thota, Guillermo Alanis, Jesus Miranda Lujan