Patents Assigned to Global Technologies LLC
  • Engine-off natural vacuum testing for variable displacement engine vehicles
    Patent number: 9470185
    Abstract: A method, comprising: adjusting an evaporative emissions leak test parameter based on a ratio of cylinder run time of a deactivatable cylinder of an engine, to vehicle run time; and indicating degradation based on the adjusted parameter. The adjusted parameter may thus more accurately reflect the state of a vehicle configured to run with one or more cylinders deactivated. In this way, the evaporative emissions leak test may realize improved robustness and performance metrics, thus reducing warranty costs associated with poor test metrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Aed M. Dudar
  • VEHICLE WHEEL SUSPENSION
    Publication number: 20160297269
    Abstract: A wheel suspension for a vehicle including a carrier having a rotatably mounted bearing element. A spring damper strut connects to the carrier and the vehicle structure. A transverse control arm connects to the carrier at one end and at the other end to the vehicle structure. A control member connects to the carrier and the transverse control arm. The control member arranged relative to the transverse control arm such that a force application line of the control member is inclined toward a transverse control arm axis defined by a point of articulation of the transverse control arm on the structure side and a point of articulation of the transverse control arm on the carrier side wherein the force application line and the transverse control arm axis intersect between the points of articulation of the transverse control arm on the structure side and the carrier side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Marc Simon, Thomas Gerhards, Paul Zandbergen
  • VEHICLE PASSENGER INPUT SOURCE IDENTIFICATION
    Publication number: 20160299617
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes a signal generator programmed to output an occupant signal. A processing device is programmed to identify a location of at least one occupant based at least in part on whether a user input provided to a touch-sensitive display device includes the occupant signal. A method includes generating an occupant signal, transmitting the occupant signal through a vehicle occupant, receiving a user input, determining whether the user input includes the occupant signal, and identifying a location of the vehicle occupant based at least in part on whether the user input includes the occupant signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Edwin Hanson, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Laura Viviana Hazebrouck, Ronald Patrick Brombach
  • VENTILATED BRAKE ROTORS
    Publication number: 20160298709
    Abstract: A brake rotor for attachment to a wheel of a vehicle may include outer and inner friction members, and a plurality of fin elements connecting the outer friction member to the inner friction member. Each fin element may include radially spaced first and second pillars that are connected by a single bridge portion to define an opening in the fin element. The opening may also be defined by an interior surface of one of the annular disks. The opening may be tapered along an entire length between a first pillar and a second pillar. A width of each fin element may taper toward a center of the brake rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Luis Manuel NORIEGA GONZALEZ, Juan Carlos MARTINEZ LAURENT, Jorge Silvestre GUERRA MEZA, Francisco Alejandro CANALES MONTE, Joel ALCANTAR GARCIA, Luis Ricardo AVILA MAGANA
  • COMPOSITIONS OF DIBROMOMALONAMIDE AND THEIR USE AS BIOCIDES
    Publication number: 20160295861
    Abstract: A biocidal composition comprising a synergistic ratio of 2,2-dibromomalonamide and hydroxymethyl-substituted phosphorus compound, and its use for the control of microorganisms in aqueous and water-containing systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Bei Yin, Freddie L. Singleton
  • BRAKE ROTORS WITH INCLINED POSTS
    Publication number: 20160298708
    Abstract: A brake rotor for attachment to a wheel of a vehicle may include an inner friction member and an outer friction member. The brake rotor may further include a plurality of posts connecting the inner friction member to the outer friction member, each post inclining at an angle between the inner friction member and the outer friction member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Fernando Octavio TORRES GUTIERREZ, Juan Carlos MARTINEZ LAURENT
  • FASTENING MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20160297475
    Abstract: A fastening mechanism used to connect or fasten a component to a structure or frame. The mechanism includes first and second complementary fastening members. A spring element extends between the first fastening member and the component. The first fastening member including a protruding frictional connection support portion including a bearing face or surface contacting or engaging the structure or frame. The bearing face is radially spaced from a body of the first fastening member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Hubertus von Chappuis, Irfan Kumlali, Christoph Meier, Kerstin Krether
  • Determining vehicle occupant location
    Patent number: 9467817
    Abstract: First and second movement data representing movement of first and second wearable portable devices during a first time period is provided. The first and second wearable portable devices are associated respectively with first and second users. The first and second sets of movement data are compared. Based at least in part on the comparison, a location in the vehicle of the first user relative to the second user is determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: John Robert Van Wiemeersch
  • Melt devolatilization extrusion processs
    Patent number: 9464175
    Abstract: Brominated organic polymer solutions from a bromination reaction are devolatilized in a devolatilizing extruder. A starting organic polymer is brominated in solution to form a brominated polymer solution. This solution is combined with a second thermoplastic polymer to form a concentrated solution. The solvent and other volatile compounds are removed from the concentrated solution in a devolatilizing extruder to form a devolatilized polymer blend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Eung Kyu Kim, Daniel A. Beaudoin, Mark A. Barger, Ronald B. Leng
  • Muffler shield and muffler assembly employing the same
    Patent number: 9464557
    Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a muffler shield includes a shield body extending in a longitudinal direction and defining a middle portion positioned between first and second side portions along a transverse direction, a cross-section of the middle portion and at least one of the first and second side portions respectively defining a middle profile and a side profile shorter than the middle profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Allen Hornby, Erich James Nowka, Kerry Timothy Havener
  • Integrally-molded intake manifold connector for engine cover of combustion engine
    Patent number: 9464607
    Abstract: An engine cover system for joining a cover with an intake manifold body. A plurality of structural ribs project from an external surface of the body including a pair of parallel ribs. Each parallel rib carries an integrally-molded U-shaped receiver strip extending transversely from the parallel ribs to form slots having closed ends proximate a first edge of the body and slot openings defined by respective edges of the receiver strips. The engine cover is comprised of a shroud, first and second radial arms, and first and second hinge pins projecting from the first and second radial arms, respectively. The hinge pins are configured to slide into the slots via the slot openings into the closed ends. First and second elastomeric ferrules are installed on the first and second hinge pins, respectively, configured to be compressed by the receiver strips when captured at the closed ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Milind B. Kulkarni, John C. Lohr
  • Transformative wavelength conversion medium
    Patent number: 9464224
    Abstract: A transformative wavelength conversion medium is provided, comprising: a phosphor; and, a curable liquid component, wherein the curable liquid component, comprises: an aliphatic resin component, wherein the aliphatic resin component has an average of two epoxide groups per molecule; and, a curing agent; wherein the curable liquid component contains less than 0.5 wt % of monoepoxide molecules (based on the total weight of the aliphatic resin component); and, wherein the curable liquid component is a liquid at 25° C. and atmospheric pressure; and, wherein the phosphor is dispersed in the curable liquid component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignees: Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials LLC, Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Kishori Deshpande, Robert E. Hefner, Jr., Peter Trefonas, Maurice J. Marks, Jong Keun Park, Jieqian Zhang
  • Illuminated seatbelt assembly
    Patent number: 9463734
    Abstract: An illuminated vehicle seatbelt assembly is provided herein. The vehicle seatbelt assembly includes a buckle having a housing and a latch mechanism. A light source is disposed within the housing. A light guide directs light from the light source to a top portion of the housing. A first photoluminescent structure is disposed within the buckle and is configured to luminesce in response to excitation by the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, James J. Surman, Cornel Lewis Gardner, Edward Joseph DeSmet, Jr.
  • Illuminated steering assembly
    Patent number: 9463736
    Abstract: A lighting system for a vehicle steering assembly is provided herein. The lighting system includes a member extending from a steering column. A light source is disposed on a steering wheel. A first photoluminescent structure is disposed on the member and configured to luminesce in response to excitation by the light source. In some embodiments, the light source may implement a thin design, thereby helping to fit the light source into small package spaces of the vehicle where traditional light sources may not be practicable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, James J. Surman, Pietro Buttolo, Diane Carole Snoeyink
  • Fuel delivery system including integrated check valve
    Patent number: 9464609
    Abstract: A fuel delivery system is provided to reduce the pressure pulsations and noise vibration and harshness of direct injection systems. The fuel delivery system includes an elastic fuel line positioned between a first fuel pump and a second fuel pump and a check valve positioned in the elastic fuel line near the inlet of the high pressure pump, the check valve including an external housing having a peripheral surface with a greater diameter than an unstretched inner diameter of the elastic fuel line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jacob Jensen, Dequan Yu, Dennis Morgan, Christopher Arnold Woodring
  • Internal combustion engine with liquid cooling
    Patent number: 9464560
    Abstract: Example embodiments for reducing thermal load in one or more exhaust gas lines are provided. One embodiment includes an internal combustion engine with liquid cooling, comprising at least one exhaust gas line, at least one coolant jacket, and a common boundary wall separating the at least one exhaust gas line and the at least one coolant jacket, wherein the common boundary wall includes a surface structure provided on sides of the coolant jacket in at least one locally limited region. In this way, the surface structure on the sides of the coolant jacket may increase heat transfer to reduce thermal loading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kai Sebastian Kuhlbach, Guenter Bartsch, Marcus Klaar
  • Method and system for adjusting a fuel tank isolation valve
    Patent number: 9464601
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting and diagnosing a position of a fuel tank isolation valve of a fuel system. In one example, a method may include adjusting the fuel tank isolation valve via electrical pulses and tracking a position of the FTIV by counting each of the electrical pulses. When a vacuum is created in the fuel system, the method may include verifying the position of the FTIV based on resulting fuel system pressures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan Bolger, Michael Paul Lindlbauer, Mark W. Peters
  • Hydrocarbon trap with increased zeolite loading and improved adsorption capacity
    Patent number: 9463447
    Abstract: A hydrocarbon trap is provided for reducing cold-start hydrocarbon emissions. The trap comprises a monolithic flow-through substrate having a porosity of at least 60% and including a zeolite loading of at least 4 g/in3 in or on its walls. A separate coating of a three-way catalyst is provided over the zeolite coating. The trap may further include an oxygen storage material. The hydrocarbon trap may be positioned in the exhaust gas system of a vehicle such that unburnt hydrocarbons are adsorbed on the trap and stored until the monolith reaches a sufficient temperature for catalyst activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Giovanni Cavataio, Jason Aaron Lupescu, Manish Sharma
  • Turbocharger wastegate and method for operation of a turbocharger wastegate
    Patent number: 9464563
    Abstract: A turbocharger wastegate is provided. The turbocharger wastegate comprises a cover plate actuatable in an open and closed position, the open position enabling exhaust gas flow through a turbine bypass conduit and the closed position inhibiting exhaust gas flow through the turbine bypass conduit and a vibration-dampening extension coupled to the cover plate radially extending beyond a radial periphery of the cover plate. Exhaust gas flow acting on the extension thus reduces vibration of the wastegate, thereby improving durability and reducing unwanted noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Alan Eden, Anthony Morelli
  • Vehicle start control
    Patent number: 9463807
    Abstract: A vehicle may include a controller programmed to, while operating an engine responsive to a remote start request and in response to exhaust sensor data indicative of engine closed loop operation, operate the engine and an electric machine to provide power to a low voltage battery and a high voltage battery at respective rates that are based on a target engine torque, and a temperature of the engine or electric machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: William Najib Mansur, Daniel Paul Roberts, Mark Douglas Malone