Patents Assigned to Global Technologies LLC
  • Adjustable Tower Stud Assembly
    Publication number: 20140301804
    Abstract: An adjustable tower stud assembly is disclosed for securing an object, such as a roof rack, to an external panel such as the roof of a vehicle. The object requires more support than can be provided by the external panel and it is also connected to a sub-surface support. Upper and lower collared studs are connected by a threaded connection that allows the length of the tower stud assembly to be adjusted. Stops on a lower collar ground the tower stud assembly to the sub-surface support after the tower stud assembly is adjusted to the proper length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: David James Spolyar
  • POSITION DETECTION FOR LOBE SWITCHING CAMSHAFT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140303873
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining an active cam profile from a plurality of cam profiles is disclosed. The systems and methods may be used to determine how to operate an engine torque actuator or provide an indication of cam profile switching degradation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Paul Glugla, Jeffrey Allen Doering, Michael James Uhrich
  • ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER SYSTEM WITH A STAGED PROGRESSIVE LINKAGE TO REDUCE ENGINE MISFIRE FROM CHARGE AIR COOLER CONDENSATION
    Publication number: 20140299077
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting a dual grille shutter system based on engine operating conditions. A position of a first group of grille shutters may be adjusted by a motor in response to engine temperature, CAC temperature, and driving conditions. A position of a second group of grille shutters may be adjusted based on the position of the first group of grille shutters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John Sowards, Jim Raymond Palm, Shuya Shark Yamada
  • Polymerization Process to Make Low Density Polyethylene
    Publication number: 20140303309
    Abstract: A high pressure polymerization process to form an ethylene-based polymer comprises the steps of: A. Injecting a first feed comprising ethylene and optionally a chain transfer agent system (CTA system) into a first autoclave reactor zone operating at polymerization conditions to produce a first zone reaction product, the CTA system of the first reactor zone having a transfer activity Z1; and B. (1) Transferring at least part of the first zone reaction product to a second reactor zone selected from a second autoclave reactor zone or a tubular reactor zone and operating at polymerization conditions, and, optionally, (2) freshly injecting a second feed into the second reactor zone to produce a second zone reaction product, with the proviso that the second reactor zone contains a CTA system having a transfer activity Z2; and with the proviso that the ratio of Z1/Z2 is less than 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Otto J. Berbee, Cornelis Den Doelder, Egbert Nijhof, Mehmet Demirors, Sjoerd A. De Vries
  • ACTIVE PARK ASSIST OBJECT DETECTION
    Publication number: 20140300504
    Abstract: A method of assessing an area for parking a vehicle includes ultrasonically scanning the area to obtain ultrasonic data, radar scanning the area to obtain radar data, and determining whether to park the vehicle in the area based on both the ultrasonic data and the radar data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Aric David Shaffer, Vern Stempnik, Brian Choi, Mark Crawford
  • Arrangement and Method for Recognizing Road Signs
    Publication number: 20140300741
    Abstract: Various embodiment include a system and a method for recognizing road signs. An image of a road sign may be captured by least one image sensor. A vehicle computer may receive the image data representing one or more road signs along a route and display one or more images of the road sign based on the image data. The display may be capable of presenting one or more status of the road sign based on one or more travel states for the vehicle. These travel states may include at least one of an amount of elapsed travel time, distance travelled, or speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Torsten Wey, Gerald Doerne, Dirk Gunia, Marc Roeber, Christoph Schlaug
  • Kinematically Coupled Gear Assemblies and Methods of Manufacturing the Same
    Publication number: 20140298941
    Abstract: A herringbone gear assembly, includes: a first gear segment having a first set of teeth; a second gear segment having a second set of teeth, wherein the second set of teeth have a different configuration than the first set of teeth; and a series of compatible locators on the first and second gear segments configured to assist with gear segment alignment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Michael Tekletsion Berhan
  • AIR COOLER HAVING A CONDENSATION TRAP AND METHOD FOR AIR COOLER OPERATION
    Publication number: 20140298845
    Abstract: A condensate trap upstream of an engine cylinder is provided. The condensate trap includes a condensate containment shelf positioned within an outlet manifold of an air cooler, above a lower side of the outlet manifold, and extending from a first lateral side of the outlet manifold to a second lateral side of the outlet manifold, the condensate containment shelf and a outlet port housing forming a condensate restriction in direct fluidic communication with an outlet port of the outlet manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jim Raymond Palm, Charles Allen Cockerill, Shuya Shark Yamada
  • ENHANCED REAL-TIME AMMONIA SLIP DETECTION
    Publication number: 20140301925
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting ammonia slip in an exhaust system based upon transient NOx sensor responses are described. In one example method, an exhaust system allocates tailpipe NOx sensor output to NOx and NH3 levels responsive to the transient sensors using a segment length method that processes the transient signals based on the total segment lengths calculated within a window. A ratio of segment lengths relative to a threshold is determined for a measured and expected NOx rate of change downstream of an SCR that is further used to determine a probability of NOx and NH3 based on the measured sensor activities, and a controller is included to adjust one or more parameters based on the allocation and changes of sensor output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Korpics, Dean Pennala, Devesh Upadhyay, Hao Wu
  • REDUCING ENRICHMENT DUE TO MINIMUM PULSE WIDTH CONSTRAINT
    Publication number: 20140303878
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for maintaining stoichiometry of an exhaust gas during operation of a fuel injector at a threshold pulse width. In response to operation of a fuel injector at the threshold pulse width and a rich exhaust gas air-fuel ratio, airflow is increased to the intake manifold. Engine actuators may also be adjusted to maintain torque during the increased airflow while operating the fuel injectors at the threshold pulse width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas G. Leone, William Charles Ruona, Todd Anthony Rumpsa
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING VACUUM FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20140303872
    Abstract: A method and system for improving vacuum generation for a vehicle is described. In one example, engine speed and alternator load are adjusted in an alternating manner to increase and amount of vacuum provide by an engine to a vacuum reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Ross Dykstra Pursifull
  • Cooling arrangement for internal combustion engines
    Patent number: 8851026
    Abstract: A cooling arrangement for an internal combustion engine is described, with a coolant balancing tank which is capable of being filled with coolant and the inlet side of which is connected via a first venting line to an internal combustion engine and/or via a second venting line to a cooler for cooling the coolant, and the outlet side of which is connected via a coolant return line to the inlet side of a pumping device for pumping the coolant through the internal combustion engine. The cooling arrangement has, furthermore, a flow control unit for variably limiting the coolant volume flow in the venting line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Bernd Brinkmann, Hans Guenter Quix, Jan Mehring, Heinrich Czech, Klaus Gollek, Peter Guenther
  • Power distribution circuit diagnostic system and method
    Patent number: 8855951
    Abstract: A diagnostic system for a power distribution circuit including a line, neutral and ground may include a switch configured to electrically connect the line and neutral, a first sensor configured to sense a line to neutral electrical parameter, and a second sensor configured to sense a neutral to ground electrical parameter. The system may also include a processor configured to close the switch, to observe at least some of the sensed electrical parameters before and after the switch is closed, and to identify a fault condition in the line or neutral based on the observed electrical parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Allan Roy Gale, Michael W. Degner, Larry Dean Elie
  • Mechanically self-powered driveshaft center bearing height adjustment
    Patent number: 8851491
    Abstract: A link is configured to mechanically transfer movement sensed at an axle suspension assembly to a center bearing bracket for a vehicle driveshaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Djamel Bouzit, Bill Ickes, Ariosto Mancini
  • Method for starting an engine
    Patent number: 8852056
    Abstract: A method for improving starting of an engine that may be repeatedly stopped and started is presented. In one example, the method adjusts a desired engine speed to at least two levels during engine speed run-up from cranking to engine idle speed. The method may improve vehicle launch for stop/start vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Alex O'Connor Gibson, Felix Nedorezov, Seung-Hoon Lee, Yuji Fujii, Jeffrey Allen Doering
  • Compositions of dibromomalonamide and their use as biocides
    Patent number: 8852619
    Abstract: A biocidal composition comprising 2,2-dibromomalonamide and 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide, and its use for the control of microorganisms in aqueous and water-containing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Bei Yin, Charles D. Gartner, Freddie L. Singleton
  • System and method for reducing vehicle generated carbon dioxide emissions
    Patent number: 8855895
    Abstract: A system is disclosed having a primary vehicle and a secondary vehicle that is carried by the primary vehicle when not in use. The system further includes at least one of an immobilizing device to immobilize the primary vehicle if the secondary vehicle is removed from the primary vehicle, a data storage device for storing information regarding usage of the primary and secondary vehicles, a user interface device for displaying information regarding usage of the primary and secondary vehicles, and a user prompt for providing information regarding potential opportunities for use of the secondary vehicle to encourage usage of the secondary vehicle and lower CO2 emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Torsten Gerhardt, Marcus Hurst, Robert Spahl, David Burrage
  • Powertrain hydraulic system for hybrid electric vehicles
    Patent number: 8851861
    Abstract: A hydraulic system for a vehicle powertrain includes a module including a clutch, an electric machine and a first sump, a transmission including a line pressure source and a second sump, and a pump that supplies fluid from the first sump to the line pressure source when the source of line pressure is unavailable, and supplies fluid from the first sump to the second sump when fluid volume in the second sump is low.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Steven A. Frait, Steven G. Thomas
  • Controlling gearshifting to prevent powertrain hunting
    Patent number: 8855877
    Abstract: A method for controlling gearshifts of an automatic transmission includes preventing an upshift while the vehicle accelerates on an ascending grade, if predicted vehicle acceleration in a target gear is less than a reference vehicle acceleration in the target gear; accelerating the vehicle on the grade; and producing the upshift, if predicted vehicle acceleration in the target gear is greater than a reference vehicle acceleration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Brad Probert, Jeremy L. Russell, Cory B. LaRoche, Philip J. Wiethe
  • Method and matrix for enhancing growth media
    Patent number: 8852313
    Abstract: The invention relates to a growth media comprising a hydrophilic polyurethane polymer matrix containing particulate inclusions. The invention also relates to a method of providing the growth media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Diversified Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Wayne M Celia