Patents Assigned to Global Technologies LLC
  • Compositions of dibromomalonamide and their use as biocides
    Patent number: 9439420
    Abstract: A biocidal composition comprising 2,2-dibromomalonamide and an electrophile containing biocide, and its use for the control of microorganisms in aqueous and water-containing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Bei Yin, Freddie L. Singleton
  • Electric vehicle charging system
    Patent number: 9440546
    Abstract: A vehicle and a vehicle battery charging system are disclosed. The vehicle charging system includes a parking structure having solar collector. The solar collector is configured to collect and concentrate solar energy. The concentrated solar energy is then transferred to a solar panel located on the vehicle in order to charge a battery of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donna L. Bell, David McCreadie, Michael Robert Tinskey
  • Hybrid electric vehicle and method of control
    Patent number: 9440643
    Abstract: A vehicle and a method of controlling a vehicle are provided. The vehicle may include a controller programmed to, in response to a change from a first to a second powertrain operating mode, operate an engine and electric machine to increase a state of charge target of a traction battery to increase propulsion torque available from the electric machine. The controller may be further programmed to, in response to a decrease in accelerator pedal position and a vehicle speed being less than a threshold speed while operating the powertrain in the second powertrain operating mode and the engine and electric machine are coupled via a friction element, decrease a pressure of the friction element to a first target pressure to decouple the engine from the electric machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Steven Yamazaki, Xiaoyong Wang, Rajit Johri, Wei Liang, Ming Lang Kuang, Jeffrey Allen Doering
  • Composite membrane
    Patent number: 9440196
    Abstract: A method of making a composite membrane comprising the steps of forming a discriminating layer upon a surface of a porous support by sequentially applying immiscible coating solutions upon the support, wherein one coating solution comprises a crosslinking agent and another coating solution comprises a block copolymer, and the block copolymer comprises sacrificial segments and durable segments including reactive pendent groups which react with the crosslinking agent and form a crosslinked matrix comprising micro-domains of the sacrificial segments, and removing at least a portion of the sacrificial segments to yield pores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: David J. Moll, H. C. Silvis
  • Compositions of dibromomalonamide and their use as biocides
    Patent number: 9439419
    Abstract: A biocidal composition comprising 2,2-dibromomalonamide and an electrophile containing biocide, and its use for the control of microorganisms in aqueous and water-containing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Bei Yin, Freddie L. Singleton
  • One-piece foam construct
    Patent number: 9439550
    Abstract: The invention relates to a one-piece foam construct reversibly assembled by at least one binder, as well as the methods of making and assembling said one-piece foam construct. The construct is meant for use as a cleaning implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Diversified Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Wayne Celia
  • Method and system for vacuum generation
    Patent number: 9441557
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling motive flow through an ejector using a pneumatically controlled valve. A vacuum actuated valve may be opened at low vacuum conditions to increase motive flow through the ejector while the valve is closed at high vacuum conditions to decrease the motive flow. This allows motive flow through the ejector to be controlled based on vacuum needs at low component cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Ross Dykstra Pursifull
  • Battery cooling apparatus
    Patent number: 9440509
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a climate control system configured to regulate temperature within a cabin. The vehicle also includes a battery compartment disposed within the trunk, and a soft trim component that at least partially defines space within the trunk of the vehicle. The vehicle is further provided with a rigid insulative material formed upon and supporting a section of the soft trim such that the insulative material and section define a duct fluidly connecting the cabin and battery compartment in order to cool the battery compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Thanh D. Pham, Jesus Cardoso, Beth Ann Dalrymple, Luis Lopez
  • Method for NOx reduction
    Patent number: 9441516
    Abstract: The present application relates to mitigating NOx emissions, and more particularly, to vehicles including a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system in the exhaust of a diesel or gasoline engine. In one example a method includes temporarily increasing a liquid reductant dosing value injected by an injector from a first dosing value to a second dosing value, the temporary increase in response to a change from injecting liquid reductant onto a first impact location on a disperser device to injecting onto a second impact location on the disperser device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Bret Alan Zimmerman, Michael Levin, John Paul Bogema, Furqan Zafar Shaikh
  • Methods and systems for adjusting EGR based on an impact of PCV hydrocarbons on an intake oxygen sensor
    Patent number: 9441564
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for estimating an impact of PCV hydrocarbons on an output of an intake oxygen sensor. In one example, a method may include disabling EGR flow when the impact of PCV hydrocarbons on the output of the intake oxygen sensor is above a threshold. The impact of the PCV hydrocarbons on the output of the intake oxygen sensor may be based on a difference between the output of the intake oxygen sensor and a DPOV sensor when EGR is flow and a difference between the output of the intake oxygen sensor and expected blow-by when EGR is not flowing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Gopichandra Surnilla, James Alfred Hilditch, Stephen B. Smith, Michael Howard Shelby, Todd Anthony Rumpsa, Mohannad Hakeem
  • Method of forming hemming tool
    Patent number: 9443040
    Abstract: A method of forming a hemming tool includes providing a computer generated model of a panel including a flange in an unhemmed position and of a hemming tool including a hemming surface. Hemming the flange with the hemming tool is virtually simulated in the computer generated model. At least one non-conformity is identified along the flange in the computer generated model after virtually simulating hemming. The computer generated model is then modified to a modified computer generated model by adjusting the flange to change the at least one defect. Hemming the flange in the unhemmed position with the hemming tool is then virtually simulated in the modified computer generated model in the modified computer generated model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Karthik Viswanathan, Evangelos Liasi, Marc Foresi, Roger Petrey, Joseph Haynes
  • Approach for controlling fuel flow with alternative fuels
    Patent number: 9441597
    Abstract: Fuel systems for supplying fuel to an engine are described. In one example, fuel is evacuated from a fuel rail upon vehicle shut-off by directing fuel from a fuel pump to provide a motive flow for an ejector to pump fuel from the fuel rail to a fuel tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Ross Dykstra Pursifull
  • Vehicle dome lighting system with photoluminescent structure
    Patent number: 9440583
    Abstract: A vehicle dome lighting system is provided and includes a headliner and a photoluminescent structure coupled to the headliner. At least one excitation source is operable to emit at least one inputted electromagnetic radiation for exciting an associated area of the photoluminescent structure to produce at least one outputted electromagnetic radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Jeffrey Singer, Matthew Majkowski, Mahendra Somasara Dassanayake
  • Muffler shell body with integral aerodynamic shield
    Patent number: 9441512
    Abstract: A muffler shell is formed from a sheet metal blank. The shell comprises a tubular body section which is rolled into a tube so that a first edge of the blank can be welded to an intermediate seam line across the blank. An aerodynamic shield extension projects integrally from the tubular body section between the intermediate seam line and a second edge of the blank to cover a gap between the muffler and adjacent structures when installed on a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. Collareno, Erich James Nowka, Kerry Timothy Havener, Steven A. Hornby
  • Integrated electrical and thermal solution for inverter DC-link capacitor packaging
    Patent number: 9445532
    Abstract: An improved capacitor packaging solution is presented that incorporates both thermal and electrical considerations. A package can include capacitor elements electrically coupled to a bus bar, and a thermally enhanced isolation layer between the bus bar and a case. The isolation layer can be provided adjacent a case base and sidewall portions. The bus bar can be disposed adjacent the isolation layer and be configured to extend along the package side and along the package length below the capacitor elements to provide an extended path for heat dissipation from the bus bar prior to its contact with capacitor elements. The enhanced isolation layer is configured to conduct heat away from the bus bar to the case to avoid the hotspot temperature of the capacitor. Reduced capacitor temperature allows use of smaller, cheaper capacitors, reducing inverter costs without compromising performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Lihua Chen, Chingchi Chen, Shahram Zarei
  • Cup holder assemblies
    Patent number: 9440573
    Abstract: A cup holder assembly includes a pair of planar bodies each defining a rim, and a pair of fabric pouches that are each attached to one of the rims. The planar bodies are pivotably attached to each other and are configured such that, in a folded position, the rims are stacked and the fabric pouches are nested within each other, and in a deployed position, the rims and fabric pouches are side-by-side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Holmes Dunham, Kathleen M. Parlow, John Louis Miklas
  • Charge utilization control system and method
    Patent number: 9440638
    Abstract: A charge utilization control system for an electric vehicle includes a controller, an electric motor connected to the controller, a battery connected to the electric motor and an internal combustion engine connected to the controller. The controller is adapted to minimize electric charge stored in the battery as the electric vehicle approaches a charging destination for the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Lewis Booth, Dale Scott Crombez, Daniel A. Gabor
  • Engine assembly with turbine generator control
    Patent number: 9441532
    Abstract: An engine assembly includes an engine control unit, an internal combustion engine having an exhaust, a turbine driven in use by said exhaust, and an energy storage mechanism for storing energy recovered from said exhaust by said turbine, wherein the engine control unit is operable to vary the rate of storing energy in the energy storage mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Ian A. Pegg, Robert Helle-Lorentzen
  • Selective electric mode for electric vehicle
    Patent number: 9440644
    Abstract: An example method includes operating an electric vehicle in an electric mode when a speed of the electric vehicle is at or below a threshold speed, and operating the electric vehicle in a hybrid mode when the speed of the electric vehicle is above the threshold speed. The threshold speed is an operator-adjustable threshold speed. Another example method includes operating an electric vehicle in an electric mode when a state of charge of a battery of the electric vehicle is at a threshold state of charge, and operating the electric vehicle in a hybrid mode when the state of charge of the battery is at or below the threshold state of charge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Angel Fernando Porras, Bryan Michael Bolger, Christopher Adam Ochocinski, Joseph Gerald Supina
  • Thermoset polyurethane foam containing brominated polymeric flame retardant
    Patent number: 9441108
    Abstract: Prepare a thermoset polyurethane foam containing a brominated polymer with aliphatic bromine as a flame retardant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Steven P. Crain, William G. Stobby, Ted A. Morgan, Daniel T. Youmans