Patents by Inventor Michael Murphy McElroy
Michael Murphy McElroy 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: 11660937Abstract: A vehicle register assembly includes a register duct that has an end opening and the register duct directs air. A housing is coupled to the register duct proximate the end opening. A barrel is disposed within the housing and defines an upstream aperture and a downstream aperture. A plurality of vanes includes individual vanes and the individual vanes extend in a first direction between first opposing sides of the barrel. A linking vane is coupled to each of the individual vanes and extends between second opposing sides of the barrel. The linking vane includes a guide body that extends upstream from the plurality of vanes.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: José Fernando Ovando Sánchez, Jason William Nisbett, Michael Murphy McElroy, Zachary Orion Baker
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Patent number: 11034209Abstract: An apparatus allows for the distribution of air over a wider range of area. That apparatus includes a telescoping duct assembly, having an inner duct section received for sliding movement in an outer duct section, a receiver in the inner duct section, an elongated port in the outer duct section and an air register held in the receiver and projecting through the elongated port.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Dejvi Cano, Michael Murphy McElroy, Nitish Kannan Nagarajan, Scott Holmes Dunham
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Publication number: 20210101452Abstract: A vehicle register assembly includes a register duct that has an end opening and the register duct directs air. A housing is coupled to the register duct proximate the end opening. A barrel is disposed within the housing and defines an upstream aperture and a downstream aperture. A plurality of vanes includes individual vanes and the individual vanes extend in a first direction between first opposing sides of the barrel. A linking vane is coupled to each of the individual vanes and extends between second opposing sides of the barrel. The linking vane includes a guide body that extends upstream from the plurality of vanes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2019Publication date: April 8, 2021Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: José Fernando Ovando Sánchez, Jason William Nisbett, Michael Murphy McElroy, Zachary Orion Baker
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Patent number: 10857955Abstract: A system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a door having interior and exterior sides, at least one inlet in the interior side, at least one outlet in the exterior side, and a door protector mechanism to move a protector relative to the door. At least one pressure relief valve is in communication with the inlet and outlet, and is mechanically linked for movement with the protector. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, mechanically linking at least one pressure relief valve for movement with the protector such that the pressure relief valve opens in response to the door beginning to open.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mukdam Kena, Michael Murphy McElroy
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Patent number: 10843529Abstract: A system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a door having interior and exterior sides, at least one inlet in the interior side, at least one outlet in the exterior side, and a window mechanism to move a window relative to the door. At least one pressure relief valve is in communication with the inlet and outlet, and is mechanically linked for movement with the window. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, mechanically linking at least one pressure relief valve for movement with the window such that the pressure relief valve opens in response to the window beginning to open.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mukdam Kena, Michael Murphy McElroy, Mike Norman
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Patent number: 10780760Abstract: A cabin pressure relief system for a motor vehicle includes a pressure relief valve and a control module. The control module is configured to open the pressure relief valve when an access door of the motor vehicle is opened and close the pressure relief valve in response to a specific event.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Murphy McElroy, Jeffrey Michael Attala, Mukdam Kena, Allison Jean Hull, Ryan Kurrle
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Patent number: 10773615Abstract: A vehicle seat includes an air mover within a seatback. First and second inlet channels extend from an occupant seatback surface and a seatback lower portion, respectively, to the air mover. The air mover includes first and second outlet channels, and the air mover selectively and alternatively moves air from at least one of the first inlet channel to one of the first and second outlet channels or the second inlet channel to the first outlet channel.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Murphy McElroy, Jeffrey Michael Attala, Josif Salanta, Mukdam Kena
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Patent number: 10759254Abstract: A vehicle body includes a cabin portion, a bed portion, and an air extractor. The cabin portion defines a passenger cabin and includes a hollow pillar having an opening to the passenger cabin. The bed portion defines a bed and includes a hollow frame rail elongated from the pillar. The pillar and the frame rail define an airflow path from the opening. The air extractor is positioned in the frame rail and is in communication with the airflow path and an ambient environment.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Steve William Gallagher, Michael Murphy McElroy, Musheeruddin Syed, Eric R. Yerke, Mukdam Kena
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Publication number: 20200269652Abstract: A vehicle body includes a cabin portion, a bed portion, and an air extractor. The cabin portion defines a passenger cabin and includes a hollow pillar having an opening to the passenger cabin. The bed portion defines a bed and includes a hollow frame rail elongated from the pillar. The pillar and the frame rail define an airflow path from the opening. The air extractor is positioned in the frame rail and is in communication with the airflow path and an ambient environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2019Publication date: August 27, 2020Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Steve William Gallagher, Michael Murphy McElroy, Musheeruddin Syed, Eric R. Yerke, Mukdam Kena
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Patent number: 10744915Abstract: A vehicle seat includes an air mover within a seatback. An inlet channel extends from an occupant seatback surface to the air mover and includes first and second outlet channels. The air mover selectively and alternatively moves air from the inlet channel to one of the first and second outlet channels. The first outlet channel includes a vent located proximate a headrest.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Murphy McElroy, Jeffrey Michael Attala, Ahmad Miqdadi, Ryan Kurrle
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Publication number: 20200223290Abstract: A system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a door having interior and exterior sides, at least one inlet in the interior side, at least one outlet in the exterior side, and a door protector mechanism to move a protector relative to the door. At least one pressure relief valve is in communication with the inlet and outlet, and is mechanically linked for movement with the protector. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, mechanically linking at least one pressure relief valve for movement with the protector such that the pressure relief valve opens in response to the door beginning to open.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Mukdam Kena, Michael Murphy McElroy
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Patent number: 10639963Abstract: A system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a door having interior and exterior sides, at least one inlet in the interior side, at least one outlet in the exterior side, and a door protector mechanism to move a protector relative to the door. At least one pressure relief valve is in communication with the inlet and outlet, and is mechanically linked for movement with the protector. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, mechanically linking at least one pressure relief valve for movement with the protector such that the pressure relief valve opens in response to the door beginning to open.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mukdam Kena, Michael Murphy McElroy
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Publication number: 20200130458Abstract: An apparatus allows for the distribution of air over a wider range of area. That apparatus includes a telescoping duct assembly, having an inner duct section received for sliding movement in an outer duct section, a receiver in the inner duct section, an elongated port in the outer duct section and an air register held in the receiver and projecting through the elongated port.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Dejvi Cano, Michael Murphy McElroy, Nitish Kannan Nagarajan, Scott Holmes Dunham
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Publication number: 20200122613Abstract: A vehicle seat includes an air mover within a seatback. An inlet channel extends from an occupant seatback surface to the air mover and includes first and second outlet channels. The air mover selectively and alternatively moves air from the inlet channel to one of the first and second outlet channels. The first outlet channel includes a vent located proximate a headrest.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Murphy McElroy, Jeffrey Michael Attala, Ahmad Miqdadi, Ryan Kurrle
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Publication number: 20190337429Abstract: A vehicle seat includes an air mover within a seatback. First and second inlet channels extend from an occupant seatback surface and a seatback lower portion, respectively, to the air mover. The air mover includes first and second outlet channels, and the air mover selectively and alternatively moves air from at least one of the first inlet channel to one of the first and second outlet channels or the second inlet channel to the first outlet channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2018Publication date: November 7, 2019Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Murphy McElroy, Jeffrey Michael Attala, Josif Salanta, Mukdam Kena
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Patent number: 10427509Abstract: A system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a seal having a compressible bulb to provide sealing between a vehicle flange and a moveable panel, and a channel formed in an exterior surface of the bulb. A light source is positioned within the channel to extend along a length of the seal. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, forming a seal to have a compressible bulb that has a channel formed in an exterior surface of the bulb, and installing a light cable within the channel to extend along a length of the seal.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mukdam Kena, Michael Murphy McElroy
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Patent number: 10421408Abstract: A sun visor fitting for holding sunglasses or other objects in a readily accessible position along the face of sun visor includes a body having a mounting section, a visor pin, a first clip and a second clip projecting from the first clip.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John Andrew Stakoe, Ahmad Miqdadi, Ryan Kurrle, Daniel Ryan Bechlem, Michael Murphy McElroy, Andrew Dayton Phillips
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Publication number: 20190270361Abstract: A cabin pressure relief system for a motor vehicle includes a pressure relief valve and a control module. The control module is configured to open the pressure relief valve when an access door of the motor vehicle is opened and close the pressure relief valve in response to a specific event.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2018Publication date: September 5, 2019Inventors: Michael Murphy McElroy, Jeffrey Michael Attala, Mukdam Kena, Allison Jean Hull, Ryan Kurrle
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Patent number: 10336164Abstract: A sun visor assembly comprises a support rod displaceable between a first position, extending along a windshield, and a second position extending along a side window. A visor body is carried on the support rod. A cam is configured to displace the visor body along the support rod from a home position to an extended position as the support rod is displaced toward the second position. A sun visor operating method and method of educating an operator with respect to a capability of a visor body to slide along a support rod are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mukdam Kena, Michael Murphy McElroy, John Andrew Stakoe
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Publication number: 20190193531Abstract: A sun visor assembly comprises a support rod displaceable between a first position, extending along a windshield, and a second position extending along a side window. A visor body is carried on the support rod. A cam is configured to displace the visor body along the support rod from a home position to an extended position as the support rod is displaced toward the second position. A sun visor operating method and method of educating an operator with respect to a capability of a visor body to slide along a support rod are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Mukdam Kena, Michael Murphy McElroy, John Andrew Stakoe