Patents by Inventor Ted Victor Kolar
Ted Victor Kolar 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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Publication number: 20230365060Abstract: A side view mirror assembly includes a base frame configured to couple to a bracket that is connected to a vehicle static structure. The base frame interfacing with the bracket through a guide that is at least partially received within a pocket when the base frame is coupled to the bracket. A mirror housing assembly is adjustably supported by the base frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Mario Contreras Sosa, Isaias Abner Garcia Vergara, Andrew Lee, Cameron James Daniels, Ted Victor Kolar
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Patent number: 11752942Abstract: A side view mirror assembly includes a base frame configured to couple to a bracket that is connected to a vehicle static structure. The base frame interfacing with the bracket through a guide that is at least partially received within a pocket when the base frame is coupled to the bracket. A mirror housing assembly is adjustably supported by the base frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Mario Contreras Sosa, Isaias Abner Garcia Vergara, Andrew Lee, Cameron James Daniels, Ted Victor Kolar
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Patent number: 11623698Abstract: An apparatus and method, according to an exemplary aspect includes, among other things, a bracket system having a first portion fixed to a vehicle panel and a second portion that is moveable relative to the first portion for adjustment purposes. At least one first fastener holds the first and second portions together prior to assembly of the vehicle panel to a pillar. The at least one first fastener is loosened to adjust a position of the second portion relative to the pillar. At least one second fastener secures the second portion to the pillar subsequent to adjustment, and the at least one first fastener is tightened subsequent to adjustment to hold the vehicle panel in a desired position relative to the pillar.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jack Marchlewski, Ted Victor Kolar, Ashley Ply
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Patent number: 11613224Abstract: A roof rail assembly for a motor vehicle having an open frame vehicle architecture includes a side air curtain fixedly coupled with an elongated hollow sport tube extending along a longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle. The sport tube comprises a two-piece multi-gage tube extending along a longitudinal length of an occupant compartment of the motor vehicle. The side airbag curtain is fixedly coupled with the sport tube, the side airbag curtain having a stowed condition and an inflated condition. An integrated seal carrier is fixedly coupled with the sport tube and extends laterally outboard of the motor vehicle, the integrated seal carrier comprising a removable roof sealing member and a removable door window seal, wherein the removable roof sealing member and a removable door window seal are independent of one another.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Forrest W. Eddings, Ted Victor Kolar, Dragan B. Stojkovic, Colleen Marie Hoffman
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Publication number: 20220258686Abstract: A roof rail assembly for a motor vehicle having an open frame vehicle architecture includes a side air curtain fixedly coupled with an elongated hollow sport tube extending along a longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle. The sport tube comprises a two-piece multi-gage tube extending along a longitudinal length of an occupant compartment of the motor vehicle. The side airbag curtain is fixedly coupled with the sport tube, the side airbag curtain having a stowed condition and an inflated condition. An integrated seal carrier is fixedly coupled with the sport tube and extends laterally outboard of the motor vehicle, the integrated seal carrier comprising a removable roof sealing member and a removable door window seal, wherein the removable roof sealing member and a removable door window seal are independent of one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2021Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Forrest W. EDDINGS, Ted Victor Kolar, Dragan B. Stojkovic, Colleen Marie Hoffman
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Publication number: 20220041109Abstract: A side view mirror assembly includes a base frame configured to couple to a bracket that is connected to a vehicle static structure. The base frame interfacing with the bracket through a guide that is at least partially received within a pocket when the base frame is coupled to the bracket. A mirror housing assembly is adjustably supported by the base frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2020Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Mario Contreras Sosa, Isaias Abner Garcia Vergara, Andrew Lee, Cameron James Daniels, Ted Victor Kolar
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Publication number: 20220033006Abstract: An apparatus and method, according to an exemplary aspect includes, among other things, a bracket system having a first portion fixed to a vehicle panel and a second portion that is moveable relative to the first portion for adjustment purposes. At least one first fastener holds the first and second portions together prior to assembly of the vehicle panel to a pillar. The at least one first fastener is loosened to adjust a position of the second portion relative to the pillar. At least one second fastener secures the second portion to the pillar subsequent to adjustment, and the at least one first fastener is tightened subsequent to adjustment to hold the vehicle panel in a desired position relative to the pillar.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Jack Marchlewski, Ted Victor Kolar, Ashley Ply
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Patent number: 11198476Abstract: An apparatus and method, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a bracket system having a first portion fixed to a vehicle panel and a second portion that is moveable relative to the first portion for adjustment purposes. At least one first fastener holds the first and second portions together prior to assembly of the vehicle panel to a pillar. The at least one first fastener is loosened to adjust a position of the second portion relative to the pillar. At least one second fastener secures the second portion to the pillar subsequent to adjustment, and the at least one first fastener is tightened subsequent to adjustment to hold the vehicle panel in a desired position relative to the pillar.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jack Marchlewski, Ted Victor Kolar, Ashley Ply
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Publication number: 20210284249Abstract: An apparatus and method, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a bracket system having a first portion fixed to a vehicle panel and a second portion that is moveable relative to the first portion for adjustment purposes. At least one first fastener holds the first and second portions together prior to assembly of the vehicle panel to a pillar. The at least one first fastener is loosened to adjust a position of the second portion relative to the pillar. At least one second fastener secures the second portion to the pillar subsequent to adjustment, and the at least one first fastener is tightened subsequent to adjustment to hold the vehicle panel in a desired position relative to the pillar.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2020Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Jack Marchlewski, Ted Victor Kolar, Ashley Mikolaiczik
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Patent number: 10287813Abstract: An apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a hood inner panel having a rear edge and a front edge, a latch mounted to the hood inner panel at an offset location that is spaced from the front edge, and at least one bump stop mounted to the hood inner panel between the offset location and the front edge. The bump stop includes a lock feature to prevent removal of the bump stop from the hood inner panel. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, mounting at least one resilient bump stop to the hood inner panel between the offset location and the front edge to absorb impact energy and to provide a seal force to stabilize the latch during closure.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Ted Victor Kolar, Sushil Shastry, Robert Schwalm, Deepak Patel
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Publication number: 20190017310Abstract: An apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a hood inner panel having a rear edge and a front edge, a latch mounted to the hood inner panel at an offset location that is spaced from the front edge, and at least one bump stop mounted to the hood inner panel between the offset location and the front edge. The bump stop includes a lock feature to prevent removal of the bump stop from the hood inner panel. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, mounting at least one resilient bump stop to the hood inner panel between the offset location and the front edge to absorb impact energy and to provide a seal force to stabilize the latch during closure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Ted Victor Kolar, Sushil Shastry, Robert Schwalm, Deepak Patel