Patents by Inventor Lisa Hohmann

Lisa Hohmann 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: 11710398
    Abstract: A system includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores program instructions executable by the processor to make a first determination to provide light to operate a vehicle and, based on the first determination, actuate a first set of lights. The memory stores program instructions executable by the processor to make a second determination to provide a communication, and, based on the second determination, actuate a second set of lights to provide the communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Albert Ekladyous, Lisa Hohmann, Udayakumar Ramasami, Kelley Maria Adams-Campos, Sarbjit Singh, Ghassan E. Mady
  • Patent number: 10935203
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provide a light module that includes a plurality of optical functions supported by a single housing. The method and apparatus further adjusts aiming of all optical functions of the light module in multiple directions when needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Albert Ekladyous, Udayakumar Ramasami, Lisa Hohmann, Alex Jacobson, Arun Kumar, Kelley Adams-Campos, Sarbjit Singh
  • Patent number: 10800323
    Abstract: A vehicle assembly includes a lamp, a moveable panel configured such that the lamp is operably mountable to the moveable panel under a first operating condition, and a fixed panel configured such that the lamp is operably mountable to the fixed panel under a different, second operating condition. The lamp is configured to be powered through the moveable panel when operably mounted to the moveable panel. The lamp is configured to be powered through the fixed panel when operably mounted to the fixed panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Albert Ekladyous, Lisa Hohmann, Hardyal Singh, Masoud Hashemi
  • Publication number: 20200114810
    Abstract: A vehicle assembly includes a lamp, a moveable panel configured such that the lamp is operably mountable to the moveable panel under a first operating condition, and a fixed panel configured such that the lamp is operably mountable to the fixed panel under a different, second operating condition. The lamp is configured to be powered through the moveable panel when operably mounted to the moveable panel. The lamp is configured to be powered through the fixed panel when operably mounted to the fixed panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Albert Ekladyous, Lisa Hohmann, Hardyal Singh, Masoud Hashemi
  • Publication number: 20200072430
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provide a light module that includes a plurality of optical functions supported by a single housing. The method and apparatus further adjusts aiming of all optical functions of the light module in multiple directions when needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Albert Ekladyous, Udayakumar Ramasami, Lisa Hohmann, Alex Jacobson, Arun Kumar, Kelley Adams-Campos, Sarbjit Singh
  • Publication number: 20200055444
    Abstract: An example vehicle assembly includes, among other things, a lamp, a moveable panel, and a fixed panel. The moveable panel is configured such that the lamp is operably mountable to the moveable panel under a first operating condition. The fixed panel configured such that the lamp is operably mountable to the fixed panel under a different, second operating condition. An example lamp placement method includes, among other things, under a first operating condition, operably mounting a lamp to a moveable panel of a vehicle. Under a different, second operating condition, the method includes operably mounting the lamp to a fixed panel of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Albert Ekladyous, Lisa Hohmann, Hardyal Singh, Masoud Hashemi
  • Patent number: 10549679
    Abstract: An example vehicle assembly includes, among other things, a lamp, a moveable panel, and a fixed panel. The moveable panel is configured such that the lamp is operably mountable to the moveable panel under a first operating condition. The fixed panel configured such that the lamp is operably mountable to the fixed panel under a different, second operating condition. An example lamp placement method includes, among other things, under a first operating condition, operably mounting a lamp to a moveable panel of a vehicle. Under a different, second operating condition, the method includes operably mounting the lamp to a fixed panel of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Albert Ekladyous, Lisa Hohmann, Hardyal Singh, Masoud Hashemi
  • Patent number: 10464469
    Abstract: An apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a lamp housing that houses a headlamp adjuster assembly moveable between an adjustment position and an inaccessible stowed position within the lamp housing, and a holder to hold the headlamp adjuster assembly in the adjustment position. The holder is selectively removable such that the headlamp adjuster assembly retracts to the inaccessible stowed position. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, biasing a headlamp adjuster toward the inaccessible stowed position, installing the holder to hold the headlamp adjuster external to the lamp housing against the biasing force, adjusting a position of a headlamp with the headlamp adjuster, and removing the holder such that the headlamp adjuster retracts to the inaccessible stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Albert Ekladyous, Diane Marie LaHaie, Lisa Hohmann, Kelley Maria Adams-Campos, Matthew W. Roosen, John Matthew Teodecki
  • Publication number: 20190236938
    Abstract: A system includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores program instructions executable by the processor to make a first determination to provide light to operate a vehicle and, based on the first determination, actuate a first set of lights. The memory stores program instructions executable by the processor to make a second determination to provide a communication, and, based on the second determination, actuate a second set of lights to provide the communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Albert Ekladyous, Lisa Hohmann, Udayakumar Ramasami, Kelley Maria Adams-Campos, Sarbjit Singh, Ghassan E. Mady
  • Patent number: 10271399
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a lighting system for a rear of a motor vehicle and a corresponding method. In particular, an example lighting system includes a first rear combination lamp and a second rear combination lamp, the first and second rear combination lamps each including a first lighting section configured to illuminate a first color and a second lighting section configured to illuminate one of an second color and a third color. The system further includes a controller configured to selectively illuminate each of the first and second lighting sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Albert Ekladyous, Ghassan E. Mady, Lisa Hohmann, Arun Kumar, Kevin Woycik, Kelley Maria Adams-Campos
  • Publication number: 20190061601
    Abstract: An apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a lamp housing that houses a headlamp adjuster assembly moveable between an adjustment position and an inaccessible stowed position within the lamp housing, and a holder to hold the headlamp adjuster assembly in the adjustment position. The holder is selectively removable such that the headlamp adjuster assembly retracts to the inaccessible stowed position. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, biasing a headlamp adjuster toward the inaccessible stowed position, installing the holder to hold the headlamp adjuster external to the lamp housing against the biasing force, adjusting a position of a headlamp with the headlamp adjuster, and removing the holder such that the headlamp adjuster retracts to the inaccessible stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Albert Ekladyous, Diane Marie LaHaie, Lisa Hohmann, Kelley Maria Adams-Campos, Matthew W. Roosen, John Matthew Teodecki