Patents Assigned to Global Technologies LLC
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING BATTERY PACK STATE OF CHARGE THRESHOLDS
    Publication number: 20150105948
    Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a battery pack supplying power to propel a vehicle are disclosed. One example method includes, increasing a battery pack state of charge window in response to a negative grade of a section of road a vehicle is traveling. The method also includes decreasing the battery pack state of charge window in response to the vehicle transitioning from traveling down a section of road having a negative grade to traveling down a section of road that has a positive or zero grade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Xiaoguang Chang, Chuan He, Xu Wang
  • VISCOSITY DETECTION USING STARTER MOTOR
    Publication number: 20150105996
    Abstract: Various methods for inferring oil viscosity and/or oil viscosity index in an internal combustion engine are provided. In one example, a new control method comprises cranking the engine during a start mode with an electric motor connected to a substantially constant source of electrical power, inferring engine oil viscosity based at least on engine oil temperature and speed of the engine while being cranked by the electric motor during the start mode, and correcting an operating parameter of the engine based on the inferred engine oil viscosity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas G. Leone, Alexander O'Connor Gibson
  • Apparatus of Paging Mobile Devices
    Publication number: 20150105018
    Abstract: A vehicle computer system (VCS) configured to communicate with one or more mobile devices, comprising a first processor configured to automatically create a priority list by utilizing one or more factors associated with communication activity between the vehicle computer system and the one or more mobile devices, wherein the priority list includes instructions to pair one or more mobile devices with the VCS and indicates the order of connecting to the one or more mobile devices. The vehicle computer system also includes a wireless transceiver including a second processor configured to receive the priority list from the first processor and establish a wireless connection with one or more mobile devices based on the priority list.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Hadi Elzein
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AN OXYGEN SENSOR
    Publication number: 20150101326
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for accurately learning the zero point of an intake gas oxygen sensor during selected idling conditions. The learned zero point is used to infer EGR flow and accordingly adjust EGR valve control. In addition, EGR valve leakage is diagnosed based on the zero point learned during an idle adaptation relative to a zero point learned during a DFSO adaptation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Gopichandra Surnilla, Richard E. Soltis, James Alfred Hilditch, Timothy Joseph Clark, Matthew John Gerhart, Todd Anthony Rumpsa
  • AERIAL DATA FOR VEHICLE NAVIGATION
    Publication number: 20150106010
    Abstract: An aerial image is received. A portion of the aerial image is identified that represents an area of interest that includes a vehicle. The portion of the aerial image is analyzed to generate an identification of one or more objects in the area of interest related to a route of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas R. Martin, Kenneth J. Miller
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AN OXYGEN SENSOR
    Publication number: 20150101328
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for accurately learning the zero point of an intake gas oxygen sensor in varying ambient humidity conditions. The learned zero point is corrected based on an estimated ambient humidity to calibrate the reading for dry air conditions or standard humidity conditions. EGR control is performed by comparing the output of an intake oxygen sensor during EGR conditions relative to the humidity-corrected zero point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Gopichandra Surnilla, Timothy Joseph Clark, Richard E. Soltis, Jacobus Hendrik Visser, Christopher House
  • Method and system for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
    Patent number: 9008880
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for displaying a recommended engine fuel fill amount to an operator of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. In one example, the recommended engine fuel fill amount is determined based on an actual amount of fuel consumed over a particular duration and displayed to an operator of the vehicle with a low fuel warning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Sangeetha Sangameswaran, Ryan J. Skaff, Paul Aldighieri, Dale Gilman, Robert David Hancasky
  • Alkoxylated fluoroalkylphosphate composition
    Patent number: 9006320
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of a binder and a salt of the following fluoroalkyl phosphate: where n, p, q, R1, and R2 are defined herein. The composition of the present invention is useful as a block additive in paint formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Scott A. Ibbitson, Arkady L. Krasovskiy, Partha S. Majumdar, Mark R. Winkle
  • Bimodal polyethylene composition and articles made therefrom
    Patent number: 9006342
    Abstract: The invention relates to a polyethylene composition with a bimodal molecular weight distribution and articles made therefrom, such as high topload blow moldings and transmission and distribution pipes. The composition comprises a low-molecular-weight (LMW) ethylene homopolymer component and a homogeneous, high-molecular-weight (HMW) ethylene interpolymer component, wherein the LMW component is characterized as having a molecular weight distribution, MWDL, of less than about 8. The composition is characterized as having a bimodal molecular weight distribution, and a ductile-brittle transition temperature, Tdb, of less than ?20° C. In some embodiments, the HMW component is characterized by a reverse comonomer distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jozef J. Van Dun, Patrick J. C. Schouterden, Kalyan Sehanobish, Peter F. van den Berghen, Noorallah Jivraj, Johan Vanvoorden, Ruddy A. J. Nicasy, Ravindra S. Dixit, Frederik E. Gemoets
  • Automotive voltage compensation system and method
    Patent number: 9007031
    Abstract: A power source is electrically connected with a battery and an electrical load. The power source has an output voltage and provides current for the battery and electrical load. A charging voltage for the battery is determined based on temperature of the battery. An offset voltage is determined based on the provided current to the battery. The output voltage is determined based on the charging and offset voltages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Steven F. Chorian, Venkateswa Anand Sankaran
  • Organometallic compound preparation
    Patent number: 9006475
    Abstract: A method of continuously manufacturing organometallic compounds is provided where two or more reactants are conveyed to a reactor having a laminar flow contacting zone, a heat transfer zone, and a mixing zone having a turbulence-promoting device; and causing the reactants to form the organometallic compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignees: Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials LLC, Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Ravindra S. Dixit, Hua Bai, Curtis D. Modtland, Robert A. Ware, John G. Pendergast, Jr., Christopher P. Christenson, Deodatta Vinayak Shenai-Khatkhate, Artashes Amamchyan, Kenneth M. Crouch, Robert F. Polcari
  • Method for operating a hydraulic brake system of a motor vehicle and a hydraulic braking system
    Patent number: 9004615
    Abstract: A method for operating a hydraulic brake system of a motor vehicle, comprising a pressure generating device used to build up additional brake pressure in a master brake cylinder or in addition to a master brake cylinder and in opposition to further pedal actuation wherein the additional pressure is a function of the pedal actuation travel distance. A method that reduces the limitations of a braking system's physical parameters on the build-up of additional braking pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Svensson, Ian Moore, Rudolf Daniels
  • Vehicle seat assembly
    Patent number: 9004528
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly comprises a vehicle seat comprising a rigid frame, one or more resilient portions and a covering material, wherein an openable deployment seam is provided at a portion of the covering material, and wherein the vehicle seat defines a recess. An airbag module is provided within the recess and comprises a housing, an airbag and an inflator system. Also provided is gripping means which is movable between a first position and a second position in which the portion of the covering material is restrained to assist deployment of the airbag through the deployment seam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Tim Scott, Markus Koelsch, Jim Alcorn, Tina Sharp
  • Universal vehicle sensor bracket
    Patent number: 9004578
    Abstract: A bracket for use in a vehicle includes a base configured to be welded to an interior surface of a vehicle fascia and configured to receive a sensor. The base has a configuration that generally matches a shape of at least a portion of the interior surface. An orientation of the sensor is based at least in part on an orientation of the base relative to the interior surface of the vehicle fascia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Jose Alberto Moctezuma Garcia, Cecilia Oddett Paredes Mancilla, Ira Goldberg
  • Method for warming an internal combustion engine, and internal combustion engine
    Patent number: 9004020
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for expediting warm up of an internal combustion engine cylinder block and engine oil utilizing an existing oil coolant circuit. A method for warming up an internal combustion engine with at least one cylinder, a cylinder block which is formed by an upper crankcase half mounted to a lower crankcase half, said lower crankcase half containing an oil sump which is fed, via a supply line, by a coolant jacket, an inlet side of said coolant jacket supplied in turn with oil via the oil sump by an oil pump, the method comprising: releasing oil from the coolant jacket via gravity to reduce a cooling capacity of the internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jan Mehring, Moritz Klaus Springer, Bernd Steiner, Thomas Lorenz
  • System and method to identify ambient conditions
    Patent number: 9004046
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for estimating an ambient humidity value used to determine condensate formation in a charge air cooler. The ambient humidity value is determined from charge air cooler efficiency and windshield wiper speed thresholds. The humidity value is used to calculate an amount of condensate in a charge air cooler and control engine systems to reduce condensate formation and engine misfire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Paul Glugla, Ken Jahr, Shuya Shark Yamada
  • Engine including a crankshaft
    Patent number: 9004022
    Abstract: An inline engine is provided. The engine includes a cylinder block with four cylinders and only three main bearing saddles. The engine also includes a crankshaft with only three main bearing journals. The engine may exhibit less friction than other similar engines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Rick L. Williams
  • Thermoforming, scratch-resistant, low gloss compositions comprising interpolymers of ethylene/?-olefins
    Patent number: 9006380
    Abstract: This invention relates to polymer compositions comprising at least one ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer and a branched and/or high melt strength polypropylene, methods of making the polymer compositions, and molded, overmolded, extruded into profiles or thermoformed products made from the polymer compositions. The polymer compositions may have reduced post-thermoformed sheet and post extruded (profile) gloss properties and/or improved scratch-resistant properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Laura B. Weaver, Douglas P. Waszeciak, Eddy I. Garcia-Meitin, Lisa C. Kohlenberg, Pankaj Gupta, Theresa J. Hermel-Davidock
  • Process to produce polycarbamate using a gradient feed of urea
    Patent number: 9006379
    Abstract: A process to produce polycarbamate comprising providing urea in liquid form; and adding the urea in liquid form to a polyol in a reduced gradient profile to form polycarbamate product is provided. Also provided are: (a) a reaction product of the process and (b) an apparatus for operating the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Xinrui Yu, Yiyong He, Ronald B. Leng
  • Pre-turbocharger catalyst
    Patent number: 9003781
    Abstract: Embodiments of a pre-turbo catalyst positioned within a turbine in a turbocharger of an engine are disclosed. In one example approach, a turbocharger for an engine comprises a turbine and a catalyst substrate mounted directly within the turbine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Patrick Murphy