Patents Assigned to For Global Technologies, LLC
  • Floating dock system
    Patent number: 8701582
    Abstract: A floating dock system contains a polymeric foam core, a structural collar, attachment means connected to the structural collar and a protective coating adhering to and completely covering the polymer foam core and structural collar and is free of decking or plates that are independent of the structural collar between the top surface of the polymeric foam core and the protective coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Clinton M. Schmidt, Daniel G. Darling, Gary D. Parsons, Jeffrey M. Alcott
  • Navigation system with enhanced point of interest arrival guidance
    Patent number: 8706410
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for delivering arrival guidance comprising of receiving inputs defining a destination point of interest (POI). The method includes determining whether the destination POI has a parent-child POI relationship with respect to a second POI. The method further includes outputting guidance at a predetermined distance from the destination POI, wherein the guidance comprises a notification concerning the parent-child relationship between the destination POI and the second POI.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Andrea Bowes Chowanic
  • Deployable door handle for vehicles
    Patent number: 8701353
    Abstract: A flush door handle includes a powered actuator that shifts the handle from a fully retracted position to an intermediate position. A user can then grasp the handle, and pull the handle to a fully open position to thereby unlatch the door latch. After a user releases the handle, it shifts to a closed position due to spring force or a powered actuator. The door latch may also comprise a fully powered version wherein the handle shifts from a closed position to an open position, and a powered door latch releases the door latch if predefined conditions are detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Rajesh K. Patel, Kosta Papanikolaou
  • Vehicle seat interface assembly
    Patent number: 8702053
    Abstract: A vehicle seat interface assembly having a track including a web having a substantially uniform thickness and one of a key and a key slot. A seat bracket is operably connected with a vehicle seat. The seat bracket includes a support that has the other of the key and the key slot disposed thereon. The key includes first and second side portions. The space defined between the first side portion and the support is greater than the thickness of the web. The space defined between the second side portion and the support is less than the thickness of the web, such that the key may be inserted into the key slot and laterally translated until the web is frictionally secured between the second side portion and the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Majid Arefi, Michael Medoro, Khaled Ayyash, Daniel Ferretti
  • Reservoir-less power steering system
    Patent number: 8701402
    Abstract: A reservoir-less power steering system having a hydraulic pump, a storage tube, a steering gear assembly, and a return line. The storage tube accommodates and provides hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic pump. Further, the hydraulic pump increases the hydraulic fluid pressure and transfers the pressurized hydraulic fluid to the steering gear assembly. A return line is connected to the steering gear assembly and coupled to the storage tube for returning the hydraulic fluid from the steering gear assembly to the hydraulic pump. Moreover, the storage tube extends upwards from the hydraulic pump to include a hydraulic fluid level measurement assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth Kamman
  • INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WHICH CAN BE OPERATED WITH LIQUID AND WITH GASEOUS FUEL AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE OF THIS KIND
    Publication number: 20140102405
    Abstract: The application describes a system for an engine comprising a direct injection nozzle for injecting gaseous fuel into a cylinder of an engine in a second operating mode; an intake injection nozzle for injecting liquid fuel into an intake port of the engine in a first operating mode; and a valve gear suitable to adjust timing of opening and closing of an inlet valve. Preferential injection of a gaseous fuel such as compressed natural gas directly into the cylinder increases efficiency and allows for reduced heat exposure to the lesser used liquid gas injectors mounted in the intake port, reducing coking of these injectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Carsten Weber, Ulrich Kramer, Martin Wirth
  • REGENERATION METHOD AND MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20140102079
    Abstract: A regeneration method (10) for regenerating an adsorber (19), connected downstream of an internal combustion engine (13), of a motor vehicle (11) with a hybrid drive train is described. The internal combustion engine (13) is operated in a phase of rich combustion for regeneration of the adsorber (19). According to the description, an engine load (30) and/or an engine rotational speed (31) of the internal combustion engine (13) for the rich combustion is influenced by means of an electric machine (14) which can be coupled mechanically to the internal combustion engine (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Linzen, Leonhard Bartsch, Matthew Allen Schneider, Yasser Mohamed Sayed Yacoub, Jan Harmsen
  • Thermostatically-Controlled Multi-Mode Coolant Loops
    Publication number: 20140103128
    Abstract: A heat transfer system is provided for a road vehicle having a passenger cabin. A primary branch includes a primary pump and a primary power plant. An auxiliary branch includes an auxiliary coolant pump, an auxiliary heat source, and a cabin heat exchanger. A thermostatic multi-way valve directs coolant from a valve inlet to substantially only a first valve outlet when receiving coolant below a first temperature. The valve directs coolant from the valve inlet to substantially only a second valve outlet when receiving coolant above a second temperature. The valve inlet is coupled to receive coolant from either the primary branch or the auxiliary branch. The first valve outlet is configured to return coolant to the same branch as is connected to the valve inlet. The second valve outlet is configured to direct coolant to the other branch to which the valve inlet is not connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Upendra J. Patel, Ranganathan Madhavan
  • FUEL SYSTEM DEGRADATION TEST USING TWO FUEL TANKS
    Publication number: 20140107906
    Abstract: Embodiments for monitoring fuel system degradation are provided. In one example, a method for a vehicle comprises evacuating fuel from a first fuel tank to a second fuel tank, and indicating fuel system degradation in response to a change in fuel system pressure following the evacuation of fuel. In this way, fuel system degradation may be indicated without use of a separate pressure building device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Roy Jentz, Scott A. Bohr, Russell Randall Pearce, Aed M. Dudar
  • FLAME RESISTANT COMPOSITION, FIBER REINFORCED POLYURETHANE BASED COMPOSITE COMPRISING THE FLAME RESISTANT COMPOSITION AND THE USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140106637
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-resistant composition, a fiber-reinforced polyurethane composite comprising the flame-resistant composition and the use thereof. In particular, the invention describes a flame-resistant polyurethane-composite forming composition and a combustion-modified, fiber-reinforced polyurethane composite comprising the flame-resistant polyurethane-composite forming composition, for applications in vehicles and for building products. The invention also describes a long-fiber injection molding process for the preparation of the combustion-modified, fiber-reinforced polyurethane composite. The fiber-reinforced polyurethane composite of the invention show improved fire-reaction behaviour, measured as Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI), and a reduced smoke production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Luigi Bertucelli, Paolo Diena
  • HYDRAULIC PUMP CONFIGURATION FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    Publication number: 20140105728
    Abstract: An automatic transmission pump assembly includes a torque converter housing and pinion that rotate about a first axis, an idler engaged with the pinion, a gear engaged with the idler, shaft secured to the gear, and a pump rotor secured to the shaft and that rotates about a second axis offset from the first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Steven A. Frait, Larry A. Deutsch, Jeffrey E. Maurer
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING SPARK TO AN ENGINE
    Publication number: 20140102412
    Abstract: A system and method for delivering spark to an engine is disclosed. In one example, a single conductor carries a spark signal that is indicative of a desired spark advance for a plurality of ignition coils. The system and method may reduce wiring complexity for spark plugs that are supplied energy via two ignition coils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Damian Czekala, Garlan J. Huberts, Qiuping Qu
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DIAGNOSTICS OF AN EMISSION SYSTEM WITH MORE THAN ONE SCR REGION
    Publication number: 20140106460
    Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling and/or diagnosing an emission control system of a vehicle having a first SCR region upstream of a second SCR region are provided herein. One exemplary method includes, indicating degradation based on a first SCR region performance during a first condition; and indicating degradation based on a second SCR region performance during a second condition, the first condition different than the second condition. In this way, different levels of degradation among different SCR regions may be used to indicate emissions levels have increased above a threshold value, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Allen Dobson, Giovanni Cavataio, Ed Badillo, Christine Kay Lambert, Gang Guo
  • METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A TURBOCHARGER ARRANGEMENT WITH AN ELECTRIC ACTUATOR AND SPRING
    Publication number: 20140102092
    Abstract: Various methods for controlling a wastegate with an electric actuator including a bias are provided. In one example, the actuator is supplied with a first current when moving a wastegate valve toward a fully open position, and is supplied with a second current when moving a wastegate toward a fully closed position. The methods may ensure appropriate supply of boost to an engine even in the event of wastegate degradation while enabling engine downsizing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Amey Y. Karnik, Yan Wang, Vladimir V. Kokotovic
  • Optimization of Evaporator Core Temperature Control Using Active Thermocouple Array Sensor
    Publication number: 20140102117
    Abstract: A method for generating a temperature map of the vehicle evaporator core is provided using an active thermocouple array sensor. The active thermocouple array sensor is attached to the HVAC enclosure and is positioned to read the temperature at multiple locations across the evaporator core. A controller generates a temperature map using data collected from the evaporator core by the active thermocouple array sensor. The temperature map facilitates optimization of the evaporator core temperature by the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Edmund Wayne, Kevin Swenskowski
  • VEHICLE CABIN AIR MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20140106658
    Abstract: A vehicle cabin pressure relief device is provided having a base layer defining an aperture, a retainer layer disposed on the base layer; and a sealing member. The sealing member further includes a first portion and a second portion extending from the first portion, wherein the second portion of the sealing member is sandwiched between the base layer and the retainer layer. The first portion is also displaceable relative to the base layer, and covers a portion of the aperture in a closed first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Freeman, Gavin Smith
  • CAMSHAFT WITH INTERNAL OIL FILTER
    Publication number: 20140102394
    Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure may provide a camshaft having a central oil passage and a radial passage to supply oil from the central passage to a bearing surface. The camshaft may include a filter disposed within the central passage which may allow oil to pass through the radial passage to the bearing surface, and which may prevent particles larger than a predetermined size to pass to the bearing surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Michael Oravetz, Ed Waszczenko
  • BALANCING A PENDULUM-ABSORBER CRANKSHAFT
    Publication number: 20140102248
    Abstract: A method of balancing a crankshaft includes connecting a torsion-absorbing pendulum to a cheek of the crankshaft, which is coupled to a crankpin. As the pendulum connected to the cheek has insufficient mass to balance the crankshaft, a lightening bore is formed through a bisection plane of the cheek. In forming the lightening bore, enough material is removed from the cheek so that the mass of the pendulum becomes sufficient to balance the crankshaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Eliot Chottiner, Rick L. Williams, John Edward Brevick, Gregory Michael Pietron, Matthew David Hammond
  • CONDENSATE ACCUMULATION MODEL FOR AN ENGINE HEAT EXCHANGER
    Publication number: 20140102428
    Abstract: Embodiments for controlling condensate in an engine heat exchanger are disclosed. In one example, a method for an engine comprises increasing exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow responsive to condensation in an EGR cooler. In this way, condensate in the EGR cooler may be controlled via modulation of EGR flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Brien Lloyd Fulton, Daniel Joseph Styles
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED VEHICLE RESPONSE DURING VEHICLE ACCELERATION CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20140106934
    Abstract: A vehicle control method for a vehicle having an internal combustion engine coupled to a torque converter is described. In one embodiment, the engine air flow and spark are adjusted to control torque converter operation. The method can improve vehicle response to driver accelerator commands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Doering, Brad D. Riedle, Rob Ciarrocchi, Scott Redmon, Hank Kwong, William Eckenrode, Frederick Page