Patents Assigned to For Global Technologies, LLC
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Patent number: 12159533Abstract: A method is provided for controlling a passage along a single-track roadway section, wherein confrontational meetings of vehicles moving in opposite directions of travel are avoided through speed adjustment and use of stopping facilities within the single-track roadway section. A system and a vehicle for carrying out the method are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2022Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Christoph Arndt Dr habil, Frederic Stefan
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Patent number: 12160326Abstract: Dynamic controller area network (CAN) messaging is provided. A central gateway of a vehicle includes a processor and a storage, connected to a plurality of vehicle buses, each of the vehicle buses connected to one or more electronic control units (ECUs), The central gateway receives a message from a client of the ECUs, the message requesting a dynamic CAN signal. The message is forwarded over the plurality of vehicle buses to a server of the ECUs. A response from the server is received to the central gateway, the response specifying availability of the dynamic CAN signal. The response is forwarded to the client.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2021Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Amrit Gopal, James Martin Lawlis
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Patent number: 12157799Abstract: A method of manufacturing an elastic polymer aerogel material includes dissolving tire waste in a first portion of a solvent to form a first mixture; dissolving a polymer having at least one double carbon-carbon bond in a second portion of the solvent to form a second mixture; combining the first mixture and the second mixture, wherein the tire waste reacts with the polymer having at least one double carbon-carbon bond to form a reactant gel; and undergoing a solvent exchange on the reactant gel followed by freeze drying the reactant gel to form the elastic polymer aerogel material. The tire waste includes natural rubber, synthetic polymers, steel, and curing systems, and the elastic polymer aerogel material defines a 3D porous structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2023Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Haibo Zhao, Katherine Avery Vozar, Alper Kiziltas, Deborah Frances Mielewski
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Patent number: 12157424Abstract: A high-voltage module, such as a traction battery, a traction inverter, or a DC/DC converter of a traction powertrain of an electrified vehicle (EV), includes an enclosure, an electronics assembly for performing electrical power operations, and a fuse box for providing a power distribution and fuse protection arrangement to the electronics assembly. The enclosure includes a main enclosure portion and a secondary enclosure portion integrated together. The electronics assembly is housed within the main enclosure portion and the fuse box is housed within the secondary enclosure portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2022Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mohammed Michael Baydoun, Senate Ghanim, David A. Wilson
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Patent number: 12157433Abstract: An enhanced validation mode for a vehicle is provided. Presence of a primary access device is identified, using a radio frequency (RF) transceiver of the vehicle. Responsive to the vehicle being in the enhanced validation mode, aspects of a secondary access device are validated with an access list descriptive of which secondary access devices are allowable for use in confirming a user is authorized, in addition to utilizing the primary access device to validate access to the vehicle, the secondary access device being a physical credential issued to a user to grant the user access to a physical location. Responsive to the vehicle not being in the enhanced validation mode, the primary access device but not the secondary access device are utilized to validate access to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2022Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Ryan Edwin Hanson, John Robert Van Wiemeersch
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Patent number: 12157395Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for managing a state of charge of a hybrid vehicle battery using an eCAT. Electrical energy is provided to a hybrid system for storage at the battery of the hybrid system. A first state of charge of the battery of the hybrid system is determined. Upon determining that the first state of charge is within a predetermined upper range, a determination is made as to whether to increase energy supplied to one or more hybrid vehicle components, the one or more hybrid vehicle components comprising at least the eCAT. At least a portion of the electrical energy is consumed at the eCAT.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2023Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: David Cox, Mark Turnbull
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Patent number: 12157809Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition. The composition includes (i) an ethylene-based polymer; (ii) an organic peroxide, (iii) a triorganoaminophosphine, and (iv) a protic acid-source compound (“PASC”) selected from a protic acid, a protic acid-generator compound (“PAGC”), and combinations thereof. The present disclosure also provides a coated conductor. The coated conductor includes a conductor and a coating on the conductor, the coating containing a composition including (i) an ethylene-based polymer; (ii) an organic peroxide, (iii) a triorganoaminophosphine, and (iv) a protic acid-source compound (“PASC”) selected from a protic acid, a protic acid-generator compound (“PAGC”), and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2020Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Georgia Tech Research CorporationInventors: Bharat I. Chaudhary, Jeffrey M. Cogen, Charles Liotta, Sarath Chand Sarngadharan, Pamela Pollet
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Patent number: 12157158Abstract: A die apparatus including a first die element, a plurality of second die elements, a plurality of actuators, and a controller is provided. Each of the plurality of actuators is mounted to one of the plurality of second die elements. The controller is programmed to activate the actuators to contact and compress portions of a blank disposed between the die elements at separate pressures to influence microstructure forming for one of a geometry transition region, a deformation region, and a joining region. One of the separate pressures applied to one of the portions of the blank may be approximately 5 N/mm2 or less to form a soft strength zone. The pressure of approximately 5 N/mm2 or less may be applied to the one of the portions of the blank for approximately one to two seconds.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2021Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Raj Sohmshetty, Torsten Hallfeldt, S. George Luckey, Jr.
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Publication number: 20240391294Abstract: A method of detecting and mitigating icing of an outside heat exchanger in an electric vehicle including a heat pump. Various sources of heat may be utilized to de-ice an outside heat exchanger of the heat pump. The sources of heat may include one or more of vehicle electronics, a high voltage (“HV”) battery, and an HV coolant heater. Pre-defined criteria may be utilized to determine the actions to be taken to de-ice the outside heat exchanger and/or to prevent icing of the outside heat exchanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Paul Brown, Westin Pusey, James C. Rollinson, Aaron James Vandiver
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Publication number: 20240394915Abstract: A computer that includes a processor and a memory, the memory including instructions executable by the processor to select first side stereo images of first and second pairs of stereo images acquired at first and second time steps, respectively, and mask first and second first side stereo images, determine point features in masked first and second first side stereo images and determine line features in masked first and second first side stereo images. Matching point features in the masked first and second first side stereo images can be determined using a first attention/graph neural network (attn/GNN) based on keypoints determined based on the line features. Matching line features in the masked first and second first side stereo images can be determined using a second attn/GNN based on keypoints determined based on the line features.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2023Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Shenbagaraj Kannapiran, Nalin Bendapudi, Devarth Parikh, Ankit Girish Vora
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Publication number: 20240391308Abstract: A floor subassembly for an electric vehicle includes a frame arranged horizontally at an edge of a frame interior, a battery module having a horizontally extending top plate covering the top of a battery unit and fastened to a lower region of the frame forming a vehicle floor in the region of the frame interior. At least one structural element is fastened to the top plate and extends in the frame interior toward the frame and is spaced from the frame by an installation gap at each end of the structural element. The frame is connected to each structural element by at least one holding element that bridges the installation gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Joergen HILMANN, Daniel MECKENSTOCK, AmirReza LATIF
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Publication number: 20240393436Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a fixed vehicle structure and a vehicle panel that is movable relative to the fixed vehicle structure between an open position and a closed position. The sensor assembly additionally includes a bracket mounted to the movable vehicle panel, a sensor mounted to the bracket, and a first pin that is actuatable to fix the bracket to the fixed vehicle structure when the movable vehicle panel is in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2023Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Robertson, JR., Venkatesh Krishnan, Tyler Hamilton
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Publication number: 20240394514Abstract: A computer that includes a processor and a memory, the memory including instructions executable by the processor to receive an image in a first neural network that outputs a first prediction based on the image, wherein weights applied to layers in the first neural network are determined by minimizing a sum of a first loss function and a second loss function. The first loss function can be determined from the first features determined in the first neural network trained to output a first prediction and from second features determined in a second neural network trained to output a second prediction. The second loss function can be determined based on comparing the first prediction to ground truth. The first prediction can be output.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2023Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mazin Hnewa, Alireza Rahimpour, Devesh Upadhyay, Justin Miller
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Publication number: 20240391531Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle body including a front pillar and a rear pillar spaced along a vehicle-longitudinal axis. The front pillar and the rear pillar define a door opening therebetween. A first track is supported by the front pillar and a second track is supported by the rear pillar. A bar extends from the first track to the second track. The bar is moveable relative to the first track and the second track from a lowered position to a raised position. The bar extends across the door opening in the raised position. The vehicle includes a cable that includes a first end and a second end. The first end is fixed to the bar and moveable with the bar from the lowered position to the raised position. The second end is fixed to the vehicle body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2023Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: S.M. Iskander Farooq, Mohammad Omar Faruque, Dean D. Jaradi, Saeed D. Barbat
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Publication number: 20240391405Abstract: Vehicle power outlet advisory systems and methods are disclosed. An example method executed by a processor of a vehicle power outlet advisory system in a vehicle can include detecting a gesture made by an individual. The gesture may indicate that the individual is seeking assistance to power a device. The processor can determine a power consumption of the device based on identifying a type, a brand, or a model number of the device, and can then identify a power source in the vehicle that is compatible for powering the device. The processor may further identify a first power outlet in the vehicle that is coupled to the power source, followed by issuing instructions to the individual for locating the first power outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2023Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Brendan Diamond, Stuart C. Salter, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Keith Weston
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Publication number: 20240393452Abstract: A detection system for a vehicle includes at least one time-of-flight sensor configured to capture positional information about a contour of a towable device outside the vehicle. The detection system further includes control circuitry in communication with the at least one time-of-flight sensor. The control circuitry is configured to calculate a tilt of the contour based on the positional information about the contour. The control circuitry is further configured to compare the tilt to a threshold angle for the contour. The control circuitry is further configured to determine at least one stability condition of the towable device based on the comparison of the tilt to the threshold angle. The control circuitry is further configured to generate an output in response to determining the at least one stability condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2023Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Vivekanandh Elangovan, Nicholas Colella
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Publication number: 20240391363Abstract: A vehicle including a body defining a cabin interior, the body including a tailgate movable between an open position exposing the cabin interior and a closed position closing the cabin interior, a hitch, a deployable seat assembly configured to move between a first position within the cabin interior and a second position extending outside of the cabin interior when the liftgate door is in the open position, and a hitch support mechanism coupled to the seat assembly and configured to connect to the assembly to support the seat assembly in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2023Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Jeff Robert Seaman, Annette Lynn Huebner, Michael John Harmon
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Publication number: 20240393455Abstract: A vehicle includes a passenger compartment having a side and an upper wall extending from the side in an upper plan. The vehicle further includes an extension extending from the side of the passenger compartment to an end that extends in an end plane. The vehicle further includes at least one time-of-flight sensor configured to capture positional information about an obstruction outside the vehicle. The vehicle further includes control circuitry in communication with the at least one time-of-flight sensor. The control circuitry is configured to define a space above the extension between the side, the upper plane, and the end plane. The control circuitry is further configured to calculate, based on the positional information, an available position for the vehicle having the obstruction in the space. The control circuitry is further configured to generate an output in response to the available position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2023Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Vivekanandh Elangovan, Nicholas Colella
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Patent number: D1053084Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2022Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kemal Curic, Earl Lucas, Jordan Meadows, Fernando Morita, Luiz Henrique Antonelli
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Patent number: D1053090Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2022Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Joel Piaskowski, Doyle Letson, Christopher Walter, Omead Dorandish
