Patents Assigned to Global Technologies LLC
  • Transverse sill reinforcement for a truck bed and method of making a sill reinforcement
    Patent number: 9073586
    Abstract: A sill reinforcement assembly is provided for a sill area of a pick-up truck bed that is supported on and connected to a pair of frame rails. A unitary one-piece aluminum reinforcement is secured to the frame rails below the pick-up truck bed by a frame bolt fastener. The unitary reinforcement includes a continuous tubular receptacle for the frame bolt. One or more transverse walls of the reinforcement are connected by one or more bridging walls to the tubular receptacle. The transverse walls are connected by one-sided fasteners to a laterally extending wall of transverse beams. The frame bolt extends through the truck bed floor, the tubular receptacle, the transverse beam and is secured to the frame rails below the pick-up truck bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Joseph Courtright, Joshua Hemphill, Vincent Chimento
  • Enhanced conversion of syngas to propylene
    Patent number: 9073804
    Abstract: Conversion of synthesis gas to propylene is enhanced via a stepped process wherein a Fischer-Tropsch reaction is first carried out, followed by recovery of propylene produced thereby and then use of product ethylene and unreacted syngas in a hydroformylation reaction to produce propanol, which is then dehydrated to form additional propylene. The process enables significant enhancement of propylene yield that is efficient and makes use of ethylene that is a byproduct of Fischer-Tropsch processes that are employed primarily for production of higher olefins, such as hexene and octene. Thus, it can be carried out in conjunction with already on-line Fischer-Tropsch facilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Peter E. Groenendijk, Cornelis Hovingh
  • Turbocharger system having a shared bypass conduit and wastegate
    Patent number: 9074521
    Abstract: A turbocharger system is provided. The turbocharger system may include a first turbocharger including a first turbine in fluidic communication with a first cylinder, a second turbocharger including a second turbine in fluidic communication with a second cylinder, and a shared bypass conduit having a wastegate coupled thereto, the shared bypass conduit is in fluidic communication with an inlet of the first turbine and an inlet of the second turbine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen George Russ
  • STERILISATION AND DECONTAMINATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150182649
    Abstract: A sterilisation, sanitisation and/or decontamination device 1 comprising at least a humidifier unit, an ozone generator unit 60, at least one discharge outlet 16 and a controller for controlling the humidifier and ozone generator units, the at least one discharge outlet 16 comprising at least two at least partially converging plates 72, 74 between which substances are discharged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Peter DUNKLEY, Joshua DENNE
  • MULTI-PASS HYPERFILTRATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150182918
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a multi-pass hyperfiltration system (38) including at least two passes (42,44) of spiral wound modules positioned in series along a fluid pathway; including: a first pass is located upstream along the fluid pathway with respect to a second pass such that permeate from the first pass is directed along the fluid pathway (40) to the second pass, and each pass comprises a pressure vessel enclosing at least one spiral wound module, each module including at least one hyper-filtration membrane envelop and feed spacer sheet wound about a permeate collection tube, wherein the system is characterized by the first pass comprising a spiral wound module including a feed spacer sheet having a thickness greater 0.65 mm and the second pass comprising a spiral wound module including a feed spacer sheet having a thickness less than 0.65 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Jon E. Johnson, Markus Busch, Katariina Majamaa, Steven Rosenberg, Steven D. Jons
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HEATING A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20150183296
    Abstract: Methods and system for providing heat to a vehicle are presented. In one example, a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater provides heat to a passenger cabin and an engine via heating engine coolant. Additionally, a heat pump may supply heat to the passenger cabin via heating the engine coolant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Franco Ragazzi
  • METHOD FOR GENERATION OF HYDROGEN GAS
    Publication number: 20150183638
    Abstract: A method for generation of hydrogen by adding a liquid containing water and at least one organic acid to a solid composition containing at least one alkali metal borohydride and at least one carbon selected from activated carbon derived from coal and carbon black derived from peat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Michael B. Clark, JR., Richard Cummins, Dean Millar, John Yamamoto
  • METHOD FOR ESTIMATING GRADE AND ROLLING DIRECTION
    Publication number: 20150183434
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining vehicle rolling direction and road grade are disclosed. In one example, a vehicle rolling direction is determined from a correlation coefficient. The vehicle rolling direction is applied to a kinematic equation to determine road grade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Emrah Adamey, Mathew Alan Boesch
  • TOUGHENING MASTERBLENDS
    Publication number: 20150183976
    Abstract: A masterblend comprising a solvent and a core shell rubber which is formed by dispersing a core shell rubber in the solvent in a dispersion zone is disclosed. The masterblend can then be admixed with a thermosetting resin to form a curable composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Lameck Banda, Mark B. Wilson, Robert L. Hearn, Michael J. Mullins
  • METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR INFERRING THROTTLE INLET PRESSURE
    Publication number: 20150184583
    Abstract: Embodiments for controlling boost pressure in a turbocharged engine are provided. In one embodiment, a method for an engine having a throttle comprises, if an inferred throttle inlet pressure (TIP) value is different than a measured TIP value, adjusting a wastegate of a turbocharger based on the inferred TIP value and not based on the measured TIP value, the inferred TIP value based on air flow through the throttle, throttle angle, and manifold absolute pressure (MAP). In this way, boost pressure control may be provided by the inferred TIP value under some conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Rommel Racelis, John Eric Rollinger, David Bell
  • VEHICLE ROOF STRUCTURE INCLUDING A CAST NODE
    Publication number: 20150183471
    Abstract: The present invention in one or more embodiments provides a vehicle roof structure which includes a cast node including a pillar portion for receiving a pillar and a roof-rail portion for receiving a roof rail, the roof-rail portion having first and second ends, which may have a closed first cross-section and a closed second cross-section, respectively. The closed first cross-section may be different from the closed second cross-section such that the first and second ends are to receive two individual roof rails of different dimensions. The closed first cross-section may be larger in opening dimension than the closed second cross-section, when the first end is positioned closer to a front of the vehicle than the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mohammed Omar Faruque, Fubang Wu, Jacob Wesley Zindel, Mei Li, Yijung Chen
  • Tube-side sequentially pulsable-flow shell-and-tube heat exchanger appratus, system, and method
    Patent number: 9068782
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tube-side sequentially pulsable-flow, shell-and-tube heat exchanger apparatus and a chemical processing system comprising and methods of heat exchange employing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Kishore K. Kar, Richard F. Cope, Quan Yuan, Madan Somasi, Brian M. Morgan
  • Pendulum-absorber brake
    Patent number: 9068617
    Abstract: A crankshaft comprising a cheek, a torsion-absorbing pendulum pivotally coupled to the cheek, and a rotational speed actuated brake to oppose motion of the pendulum relative to the cheek. The brake is configured to provide greater opposition to the motion at lower rotational speeds than at higher rotational speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Michael Pietron, Jeffrey Eliot Chottiner, John Edward Brevick, Matthew David Hammond, Rick L. Williams
  • Reconfigurable vehicle model
    Patent number: 9070298
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a vehicle model is disclosed. The vehicle model includes a main vehicle module including a primary base and a number of components. The number of main vehicle module components is moveably mounted to the main vehicle module primary base. The vehicle model also includes a secondary vehicle module including a number of components. The main vehicle module and secondary vehicle modules are relatively positionable relative to one another to obtain a first and second vehicle configuration. The first and second vehicle configurations are different from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Vijitha Senaka Kiridena, Ksenia Kozak, Nanxin Wang, Jeffrey Allen Greenberg, Gary Steven Strumolo
  • Collision deflector assembly
    Patent number: 9067549
    Abstract: A vehicle frame is provided having a frame. The frame includes a main rail and a lateral rail. A bracket is operably coupled to the main rail. The vehicle frame assembly also includes a wedged shape deflecting member. The wedged shape deflecting member has a first end which is operably coupled to the bracket and a second end which is operable between a standard use position and a collision event position. The standard use position is where the second end is spaced a predetermined distance from the main rail. The collision event position is when the second end is in abutting contact with the main rail. During a collision event, the second end moves from the standard use position to the collision event position such that the deflecting member absorbs and deflects energy imparted on the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ridha Baccouche, Saeed David Barbat, Jamel E. Belwafa, Rahul Arora
  • Methods and systems for hybrid driveline control
    Patent number: 9067594
    Abstract: Systems and methods for operating and hybrid driveline are presented. In one example, driver demand torque may be supplied to vehicle wheels via a hydraulic torque path and a friction torque path. Torque is distributed between the friction torque path and the hydraulic torque path in a way that ensures that driver demand torque is met and the friction torque path transfers torque up to its capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Xiaoyong Wang, Wei Liang, Rajit Johri, Francis Thomas Connolly, Daniel Colvin, Ming Lang Kuang, Ryan Abraham McGee
  • Methods for utilizing stop sign and traffic light detections to enhance fuel economy and safety
    Patent number: 9069653
    Abstract: Methods for operating a vehicle as the vehicle approaches an intersection with a traffic control device are provided herein. One example method includes detecting a traffic control device at an intersection the vehicle is approaching, and releasing and applying a disconnect clutch arranged in a driveline of the vehicle intermediate an engine and a starter/generator based on a type of the detected traffic control device. Because releasing the disconnect clutch disconnects the engine from the vehicle driveline, the engine may be turned off to increase fuel efficiency while the disconnect clutch is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Tuan Anh Be, William Najib Mansur, Mark Douglas Malone, Leonid Tikh
  • Process for the production of chlorinated alkanes
    Patent number: 9067855
    Abstract: Processes for the production of chlorinated alkanes are provided. The present processes comprise reacting one or more mono- and/or dichloroalkanes to form tri-, tetra- and/or pentachloroalkanes, with high regioselectivity. In those embodiments wherein a dichloroalkane is desirably utilized, it may advantageously be a vicinal dichloroalkane. Further, only one catalyst is utilized. The present processes make use of sulfuryl chloride as a chlorinating agent, rather than a gaseous chlorinating agent such as chlorine gas. Finally, the process uses lower intensity process conditions than at least some conventional processes, and thus, operating costs are saved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Matthew L. Grandbois, William J. Kruper, Jr.
  • Air cooling system for high voltage battery cell arrays
    Patent number: 9067486
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided including a battery module with front and rear battery cell arrays arranged generally parallel to and spaced apart from one another. The battery module includes a cover having an inlet port proximate to the front battery cell array and arranged obliquely thereto. A blower unit is configured to draw air through the inlet port such that a first portion of the air travels into the front battery cell array. A tray cooperates with the front battery cell array to define a passageway configured to direct a second portion of the air underneath the front battery cell array. The tray also defines a ramp underneath, and extending substantially a length of, the rear battery cell array and is configured to direct the second portion of air into the rear array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Suriyaprakash Ayyangar Janarthanam, Saravanan Paramasivam, Patrick Daniel Maguire, James George Gebbie
  • Corner connector for a photovoltaic module frame
    Patent number: D733645
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jie Cai, YongJin Guo, YanLi Huo, Shaofu Wu, Wenbin Yao