Patents by Inventor Mark W. McCarthy

Mark W. McCarthy 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).

  • Method and apparatus for selectively varying motor vehicle sounds
    Patent number: 8384528
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for customizing the sound emitted from an automotive vehicle during operation. Specifically, the vehicle operator uses a controller to vary the sound emitted from the engine exhaust and intake or engine compartment sounds during vehicle operation. In addition, the operator can control the sound level, sound type and sound aspect in the vehicle interior or passenger compartment and the vehicle exterior. Further, the apparatus uses an active sound control system, such as those using microphones and speakers, to customize and/or tune the sound emanating from the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies
    Inventors: Mark W. McCarthy, Mark L. Clapper, Ming-Ran Lee, Lloyd Bozzi, Prakash Thawani, Raymond L. Coppiellie