Patents Assigned to For Global Technologies, LLC
  • Seatbelt
    Patent number: 10464521
    Abstract: A seatbelt assembly includes a first webbing, a first plate attached to the first webbing, a second plate rotatably and irremovably coupled to the first plate, and a second webbing attached to the second plate. The seatbelt assembly may include a spring attached to the first plate and to the second plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dean M. Jaradi, Mohammad Omar Faruque, S. M. Iskander Farooq
  • Process for producing a polyolefin
    Patent number: 10465020
    Abstract: A process for producing a polyolefin comprising contacting one or more olefinic monomers in the presence of one or more catalysts, wherein one or more of the catalysts has the following structure: wherein M is a Group III or Lanthanide metal that is in a +3 formal oxidation state and wherein the contacting occurs in the absence of any activator is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jasson T. Patton, Todd D. Senecal
  • Vehicle door armrest substrate having integral high retention fastener
    Patent number: 10464457
    Abstract: A vehicle door includes an inner door liner having a substrate receptacle. An armrest substrate has a plurality of posts extending through the inner door liner at the substrate receptacle. The substrate receptacle has a plurality of one-way apertures that receive the plurality of posts. Integral retaining features positioned at an end of each post maintains engagement of each post within each respective one-way aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Linh Doan, Bhavani Thota, Amit Chakravarty, Nitesh Jadhav, Ryan Mowery, Daniel Morin
  • Apparatus and method providing a full window opening above a door including a pivoting division bar
    Patent number: 10465428
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a door panel having a window receiver and an internal compartment, a window and a division bar pivotally mounted on the pivot. The apparatus also includes a regulator carried on the door panel. The regulator displaces the window and the division bar between a closed position projecting from the window receiver and an opened position concealed fully within the internal compartment of the door panel. A related method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald P. Iacovoni, Paul L. Heirtzler, Jr., Henry W. Hausler, Kyle Otremba
  • Depth map estimation with stereo images
    Patent number: 10466714
    Abstract: Vehicles can be equipped to operate in both autonomous and occupant piloted mode. While operating in either mode, an array of sensors can be used to pilot the vehicle including stereo cameras and 3D sensors. Stereo camera and 3D sensors can also be employed to assist occupants while piloting vehicles. Deep convolutional neural networks can be employed to determine estimated depth maps from stereo images of scenes in real time for vehicles in autonomous and occupant piloted modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Vahid Taimouri, Michel Cordonnier, Kyoung Min Lee, Bryan Roger Goodman, Gintaras Vincent Puskorius
  • Oil flow system for engine cylinder deactivation
    Patent number: 10465571
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an engine oil system of a cylinder head. In one example, an engine oil system may include a first oil gallery and a second oil gallery fluidly coupled to each other via a plurality of oil chambers. Each oil chamber includes a plug, and one or more of the plugs may include a slot shaped to direct a flow of engine oil from a solenoid valve to the second oil gallery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jeff D. Fluharty, Jonathan Denis Crowe, John Christopher Riegger, James E. Froling
  • Process to make tubular ethylene based polymers with high melt strength
    Patent number: 10465024
    Abstract: A process to form an ethylene-based polymer comprises polymerizing a reaction mixture comprising ethylene, at least one monomeric chain transfer agent, and at least one chain transfer agent system comprising at least one chain transfer agent (CTA) in the presence of at least one free-radical initiator and in a reactor configuration comprising at least two reaction zones, reaction zone 1 and reaction zone i (i?2), wherein the reaction zone i is downstream from reaction zone 1. The ratio of “the activity of the CTA system of the feed to the first reaction zone” to the “activity of the CTA system of the cumulative feed to the reaction zone i,” (Z1/Zi), is less than or equal to (0.8?0.2*log(Cs)), wherein Cs is from 0.0001 to 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Otto J. Berbee, Stefan Hinrichs, Sean W. Ewart, John O. Osby
  • Vehicular light assemblies with LED-excited photoluminescent lightguide
    Patent number: 10465879
    Abstract: A dome light assembly that includes a light-producing element comprising a polymeric film between two glass substrates, a reflective surface facing an interior, and a plurality of edges; and a controller configured to direct LED sources to (a) excite photoluminescent structures within the element to transmit decorative light patterns, and (b) transmit functional light patterns, into the interior. Further, the sources are configured to direct incident light into the edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Chester Stanislaus Walawender, Aaron Bradley Johnson
  • Pickup tonneau cover
    Patent number: 10464402
    Abstract: A tonneau cover assembly includes at a luminescent layer that emits visible light responsive to exposure to light, a top clear layer above the luminescent layer, and a bottom clear layer below the luminescent layer. The luminescent layer illuminates a portion of a cargo area covered by the tonneau cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Paul Kenneth Dellock, David Brian Glickman
  • Package with peelable and non-peelable heat seals
    Patent number: 10464729
    Abstract: A package, e.g., a pouch, comprising: (A) An exterior surface comprising oriented-polypropylene (OPP), and (B) An interior surface comprising a blend, in weight percent based on the weight of the blend, of: (1) From 30 to 80 wt % of a propylene-based plastomer or elastomer (PBPE), and (2) From 20 to 70 wt % of low density polyethylene (LDPE); the package further comprising (C) A peelable end seal formed by joining in a heat seal two sections of the interior surface, the heat seal having a seal strength of 1 to 4 pounds per inch (lb/in) (4.48 to 17.9 Newton (N)/25.4 millimeter (mm)), and (D) A lap seal formed by joining in a heat seal a section of the interior surface with a section of the exterior surface, the heat seal having a seal strength of greater than or equal to (?) 15 lb/in (67.2 N/25.4 mm).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Claudia Hernandez, Mustafa Bilgen
  • Truck bed extender formed by a retractable tailgate step and handles
    Patent number: 10464618
    Abstract: An apparatus for extending a vehicle bed includes a tailgate for raising and lowering relative to the vehicle bed. The tailgate includes a retractable member adapted for extending vertically from the tailgate when lowered, and also for extending horizontally from the tailgate to form a handle. A ladder supported by the tailgate is adapted for moving from a lowered position for use in stepping into the vehicle bed using the handle to a raised position for connecting with the retractable member when oriented vertically from the tailgate, thus extending the effective length of the vehicle bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Pattrick Loew, Brian Robert Spahn
  • Battery pack array frames with grounded thermal fins
    Patent number: 10468731
    Abstract: A battery pack includes a support structure, an array frame mounted relative to the support structure, and a thermal fin held within the array frame and grounded to the support structure. The thermal fin may include a grounding extension that is grounded to the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Saravanan Paramasivam, Steve Droste, Rajaram Subramanian, Kimberley King, Mladen Marjanovic
  • VEHICLE AIRBAG
    Publication number: 20190329728
    Abstract: An airbag assembly includes a housing and an airbag. The airbag is supported by the housing and includes a vent. The airbag assembly includes a tether supported by the housing and fixed to the vent. The airbag assembly includes a tether release operatively coupled to the tether. The airbag assembly includes a tether retractor supported by the housing and fixed to the tether.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: SRINIVAS REDDY MALAPATI, HUBERTO ARCHUNDIA, KEVIN SIASOCO, MATT ALAN NIESLUCHOWSKI, JAMES ROBERT CHASCSA, II
  • AUTOCATALYTIC POLYOLS
    Publication number: 20190330405
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a polymeric polyol composition useful for making polyurethane polymers, especially polyurethane foams. Said polyurethane polymer foams demonstrate a good balance of mechanical properties, physical properties, and low emissions. The polymeric polyol composition is the reaction product(s) of (i) a polyamine initiator composition comprising the polymerization product(s) of aminoethylpiperazine with (ii) at least one epoxide compound, at least one glycidyl ether compound, or mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Michael T. Malanga, Sabrina Fregni, George J. Frycek, Stephen W. King, Jean-Paul Masy, Sadeka Onam
  • BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190331574
    Abstract: A ball joint assembly includes a ball including an outer surface and a recess in the outer surface, a cup including an inner surface and a protrusion on the inner surface, and a sensor programmed to detect friction between the cup and the ball from the protrusion engaging the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Brandon Mitchel, Scott J. Lauffer
  • SENSOR HOUSING DRAINAGE
    Publication number: 20190331509
    Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a housing, an air inlet tube through the housing and including a drain, and a sensor in the path of air flowing through the air inlet tube. The sensor assembly may further include a heater thermally connected to the drain. A controller may be communicatively coupled to the heater and programmed to activate the heater upon detecting an ambient temperature below a temperature threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: JAMES PIZZIMENTI, RASHAUN PHINISEE, VENKATESH KRISHNAN, MANAN SEVAK
  • CELLULAR STRUCTURES WITH TWELVE-CORNERED CELLS
    Publication number: 20190331295
    Abstract: A structural component includes at least one wall surrounding a component interior space. The structural component also includes a first cellular structure positioned within the component interior space. The first cellular structure includes a plurality of cells each having a twelve-cornered cross section including twelve sides and twelve corners creating nine internal angles and three external angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Tau TYAN
  • SLIDEABLY RELEASABLE CENTER CONSOLE
    Publication number: 20190329679
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a floor and a center console supported by the floor. The center console includes a bottom adjacent to the floor and openings. At least some of the openings have an enlarged portion spaced from the bottom and a slot portion extending from the enlarged portion to the bottom. Fasteners are disposed in the enlarged portion and fixed relative to the floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: PARDEEP KUMAR JINDAL, RAHUL MAKWANA
  • INTERNALLY COOLED VALVE GUIDE
    Publication number: 20190331009
    Abstract: An engine component includes stratified layers that form an integral cylinder head and an internally cooled valve guide located in a cylinder head guide boss. The integral cylinder head further includes a coolant passage within a body of the valve guide that is in fluid communication with a cylinder head cooling jacket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ellen Cheng-chi LEE, Joy Hines FORSMARK, Mark Michael MADIN, Christopher Donald WICKS, John CORNELL
  • LOCALIZATION TECHNIQUE
    Publication number: 20190331497
    Abstract: A system includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to generate, from LIDAR data, a first intensity map of an area around a vehicle, and to estimate a vehicle location based on comparing the first intensity map to a grayscale top view image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: ANKIT GIRISH VORA, SIDDHARTH AGARWAL, JAKOB NIKOLAUS HOELLERBAUER, PENG-YU CHEN