Patents by Inventor Larry Agius

Larry Agius 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: 11618242
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to an automotive glass display. An example vehicle includes a projector configured to project light, and a glass panel including a first layer of glass, a second layer of glass, a first layer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB), and a second layer of material. The first layer of PVB is configured to diffuse light from the projector, and the second layer of material is configured to reduce glare. Other example glass panel arrangements are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Theodore Ladewski, Larry Agius, David C Allen, Mary Beth Angotti, Thomas F. Boettger
  • Publication number: 20200223191
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to an automotive glass display. An example vehicle includes a projector configured to project light, and a glass panel including a first layer of glass, a second layer of glass, a first layer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB), and a second layer of material. The first layer of PVB is configured to diffuse light from the projector, and the second layer of material is configured to reduce glare. Other example glass panel arrangements are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Theodore Ladewski, Larry Agius, David C. Allen, Mary Beth Angotti, Thomas F. Boettger
  • Publication number: 20180272658
    Abstract: A vehicle windshield assembly including a glass layer, a first layer, and a second layer is disclosed. The glass layer has inner and outer surfaces. The first layer contacts the inner surface of the glass layer, and defines voids in the first layer in a shape of a design. The second layer contacts the first layer and occupies the voids. The first and second layers have a color contrast to enhance visibility of the design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: James Pizzimenti, Larry Agius, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Thomas F. Boettger
  • Patent number: 10081164
    Abstract: A vehicle windshield assembly including a glass layer, a first layer, and a second layer is disclosed. The glass layer has inner and outer surfaces. The first layer contacts the inner surface of the glass layer, and defines voids in the first layer in a shape of a design. The second layer contacts the first layer and occupies the voids. The first and second layers have a color contrast to enhance visibility of the design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: James Pizzimenti, Larry Agius, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Thomas F. Boettger
  • Patent number: 9439245
    Abstract: A laminated window is disclosed having a window heater unit which is connected to an external source of electrical power by means of an electrically conductive strip. At least a part of each of the electrically conductive strips is bonded on all sides to one or more laminating interlayer interposed between and bonding together two panes of glass. The bonding of the laminating interlayer to the electrically conductive strips during manufacture of the laminated window produces a water impervious seal between the laminating interlayer and the respective electrically conductive strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Nigel Philip Harold Fawcett, Tom Boettger, Oliver Sterzenbach, Larry Agius
  • Publication number: 20140251975
    Abstract: A laminated window is disclosed having a window heater unit which is connected to an external source of electrical power by means of an electrically conductive strip. At least a part of each of the electrically conductive strips is bonded on all sides to one or more laminating interlayer interposed between and bonding together two panes of glass. The bonding of the laminating interlayer to the electrically conductive strips during manufacture of the laminated window produces a water impervious seal between the laminating interlayer and the respective electrically conductive strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Nigel Philip Harold Fawcett, Tom Boettger, Oliver Sterzenbach, Larry Agius
  • Patent number: 7180031
    Abstract: A power connection apparatus of a vehicle is provided that includes a pair of substantially flat electrical conductor strips each having a first end and a second end. The first ends are adapted to be electrically coupled to integrated heater conductors in an automobile glazing. A film forms a protective coating over an intermediate section of the pair of electrical conductor strips. The film insulates and maintains a spaced relationship between the pair of substantially flat electrical conductors. A pair of wires is electrically coupled to the second ends. A first protective overmold seal is formed over the second ends of the pair of substantially flat electrical conductor strips for sealing the electric coupling of the second ends of electrical conductor strips and the wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Automotive Components Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph M. Loibl, Marcus Tanksley, Larry Agius, Robert W. Hatcher, Thomas M. Cleary