Patents Assigned to Global Technologies LLC
  • Transmissions with electronics interface assembly for torque sensor
    Patent number: 8844379
    Abstract: A transmission includes sensors positioned adjacent respective pairs of magnetized bands on a shaft of the transmission for detecting magnetic flux emanating from the bands in response to torque on the shaft. The transmission further includes an electronics interface assembly configured to respectively provide drive signals to the sensors and to receive from the sensors, in response to the drive signals, output signals indicative of the torque on the shaft as detected by the sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Michael Pietron, Nimrod Kapas, Joseph F. Kucharski, Steven Adam Hermann, Christopher Gregory Garbacz, Yuji Fujii, Diana Yanakiev, Roberto Teran, Jr.
  • Method and system for automatic wheel positioning
    Patent number: 8849518
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically angularly positioning wheels of an automotive vehicle after parking. The system disclosed here includes a power-assisted steering system coupled to the wheels. Further, the system includes a controller, coupled to the steering system, which is configured to automatically position the wheels in a desired direction, based on a determination that the vehicle is parked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Barney D. Nefcy, Marvin Paul Kraska, Walt Joseph Ortmann, Brian ‘Ninja’ Soo, Dan Scott Colvin, David Tourner
  • Advanced map information delivery, processing and updating
    Patent number: 8849552
    Abstract: An illustrative method of data gathering includes determining that a vehicle traveling characteristic has changed beyond an expected parameter. The method further includes recording the GPS coordinates of the vehicle and ceasing recording the GPS coordinates of the vehicle when the vehicle traveling characteristic resumes the expected parameter. Finally, the method includes determining and storing a traffic control feature associated with at least one set of the GPS coordinates, if the recorded GPS coordinates of the vehicle correspond to previously recorded GPS coordinates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Schunder, David M. DiMeo, Mark Scalf
  • Fuel rail mount
    Patent number: 8844502
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine direct injection fuel injector system includes a fuel rail which is welded to a fuel rail bracket. A fuel rail mounting sleeve has a flange and is bolted to the engine cylinder head. The bracket fits around the flange and is held in place by a steel washer and a pair of stepped isolator washers which are positioned in pockets formed on either side of the bracket. The isolator washers serve as springs which form a shock absorber between the bracket and cylinder head. Compression forces on the bracket and isolator washers are controlled by bolt tension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Vince P. Solferino, Paul W. Zeng, Patrick C. Brostrom, Michael R. Kaput, Scott Lehto, Syed M. Ahmed
  • System and method for alcohol monitor based on driver status
    Patent number: 8847770
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, an apparatus for performing an alcohol monitor in a vehicle based on a driver being one of a primary driver and a secondary driver is provided. The apparatus comprises an electronic device that is positioned within the vehicle. The electronic device is configured to receive a driver status signal indicating that the driver of the vehicle is the secondary driver. The electronic device is further configured to receive an alcohol content measurement from an alcohol monitoring device (AMD) indicative of blood alcohol content for the secondary driver. The electronic device is further configured to compare the alcohol content measurement to a predetermined alcohol content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Lee Miller, Brian Bennie, Steven Yellin Schondorf
  • AUXILIARY LAMP MOUNTING ADAPTER ASSEMBLY FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20140287600
    Abstract: An auxiliary lighting adapter housing for mounting one or more auxiliary lamps adjacent to a primary lamp mounted onto a lamp aperture provided within a portion of a vehicle. The adapter housing includes an adapter aperture, sized and positioned to align and communicate with the lamp aperture. One or more auxiliary mounts of the adapter housing are adapted to receive and accommodate auxiliary lamps. The housing includes multiple passages, and each passage connects a specific auxiliary mount to the adapter aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: GREG GRAVES, KENT BOCK
  • HIGH COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH EXTRUDED POLYMERIC FOAM
    Publication number: 20140288200
    Abstract: Prepare an extruded polymeric foam using a foamable polymer composition that contains a polymer composition with styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer, a blowing agent composition with only 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (74-78 weight-percent), carbon dioxide (13-16 weight-percent) and water (7-9 weight-percent) where the concentrations are relative to total blowing agent weight, and less than 0.5 weight-percent filler based on foamable polymer composition weight by using an extrusion foaming process with a foaming temperature of 120-125 degrees Celsius to produce a polymeric foam having a density of 29-37 kilograms per cubic meter and a vertical compressive strength in kilopascals having a magnitude exceeding 520 less than the product of the magnitude of the foam density in kilograms per cubic meter and 25.9.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Roy E. Smith, Stephanie A. Donati
  • Water Heater Jacket
    Publication number: 20140284318
    Abstract: Water heaters comprising: (A) a tank, (B) a layer of insulation, e.g., polyurethane foam, and (C) a polyurethane water heater jacket wrapped about the layer of insulation, exhibit less heat loss per unit length than water heaters alike in all aspects except comprising an ABS water heater jacket. The water heater jacket can be made using RIM technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Ashishkumar S. Lokhande, Onkareshwar V. Bijiargi, Nilesh Tawde
  • RAIN ONSET DETECTION GLAZING AUTO-CLOSE
    Publication number: 20140288784
    Abstract: A vehicle system may include a plurality of exterior capacitive sensors, such as door handles, and a controller in communication with the plurality of capacitive sensors. The controller may be configured to identify a rain condition based on sensor data received from at least one of the exterior capacitive sensors of the vehicle; ensure an absence of a key fob in proximity of the at least one locked handle and an absence of a subsequent door opening occurrence when unlocked to confirm the rain condition; and initiate a closure action to a power actuator associated with an open vehicle window for a confirmed rain condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Patrick Kevin Holub
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AN OXYGEN SENSOR
    Publication number: 20140288804
    Abstract: Various systems and methods are described for an engine system with an exhaust gas recirculation system and catalyzing and non-catalyzing intake oxygen sensors. In one example, the catalyzing oxygen sensor is utilized to measure and control exhaust gas recirculation while fuel vapor purge is measured and controlled based on the catalyzing and non-catalyzing sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Ross Dykstra Pursifull
  • METHOD OF BUILDING AND USING LOCAL MAP OF VEHICLE DRIVE PATH
    Publication number: 20140288765
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle mapping system is disclosed. The mapping system includes an on-vehicle electronic storage device, a GPS receiver, and an electronic controller. The electronic controller is configured to receive GPS data from the GPS receiver indicative of a current location of the vehicle. The electronic controller is also configured to store the GPS data on the electronic storage device if the location of the vehicle is outside of a location envelope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Shane S. Elwart, Thomas Edward Pilutti
  • INFERRED ENGINE LOCAL TEMPERATURE ESTIMATOR
    Publication number: 20140283764
    Abstract: A system and methods for inferring a local engine temperature based on various engine conditions input to a dynamic model are disclosed. In the example system provided, an inferential temperature sensor uses a trainable model to estimate a local metal temperature in an exhaust valve bridge of a cylinder head which thereby allows closed loop control of a coolant flow device independent from engine speed, engine state, coolant flow state or system temperature. In response to estimated local metal temperatures, the methods described further allow thermal management of the engine system to be optimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mahmoud Abou-Nasr, Colby Jason Buckman, Dimitar Petrov Filev
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TURBOCHARGING AN ENGINE
    Publication number: 20140283799
    Abstract: A method for improving operation of a turbocharged engine is presented. In one embodiment, the method may reduce engine emissions and improve engine efficiency during an engine start.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Norman Ulrey, Ross Dykstra Pursifull
  • Clutch Torque Trajectory Correction to Provide Torque Hole Filling during a Ratio Upshift
    Publication number: 20140287872
    Abstract: A control system and method for controlling a multiple gear ratio automatic transmission in a powertrain for an automatic transmission having pressure activated friction torque elements to effect gear ratio upshifts. The friction torque elements are synchronously engaged and released during a torque phase of an upshift event as torque from a torque source is increased while allowing the off-going friction elements to slip, followed by an inertia phase during which torque from a torque source is modulated. A perceptible transmission output torque reduction during an upshift is avoided. Measured torque values are used during a torque phase of the upshift to correct an estimated oncoming friction element target torque so that transient torque disturbances at an oncoming clutch are avoided and torque transients at the output shaft are reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher John Teslak, Gregory Michael Pietron, Hongtei Eric Tseng, Yuji Fujii, Michael Glenn Fodor, Diana Yanakiev, Seung-Hoon Lee
  • AUTOMATIC ENGINE DE-CHOKING
    Publication number: 20140288808
    Abstract: A method may comprise automatically de-choking an engine and cranking the engine in response to an engine flood event, wherein automatically de-choking the engine comprises automatically cutting fuel to the engine while opening an air intake throttle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Paul Glugla, Michael Damian Czekala, Michael Howard Shelby
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENGINE CONTROL
    Publication number: 20140288736
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for extending an engine-off period of a hybrid vehicle while reducing engine cold-start emissions. During an engine pull-up to meet operator demand, the engine is held at a higher power for a longer duration to aggressively heat the exhaust catalyst. Subsequently, the engine is pulled up to a lower power and held at the lower power for shorter bursts of time to activate the exhaust catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Raymond Martin, Ted Haladyna, Kenneth James Miller, Scott James Thompson
  • POLYMER COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED RETENTION OF PROPERTIES UNDER MECHANICAL AND THERMAL STRESSES
    Publication number: 20140287178
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising the following: A) an ethylene/?-olefin/diene interpolymer; B) an ethylene/?-olefin copolymer with a Mooney Viscosity [ML(1+4) at 125° C.] greater than 40; and C) a peroxide; and wherein the ?-olefin of the ethylene/?-olefin copolymer of component B comprises at least four carbon atoms; and wherein component A is present in an amount from 50 to 95 weight percent, based on the sum weight of components A and B.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Timothy E. Clayfield, Arnis U. Paeglis
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PREVENT UNINTENDED VEHICLE TRAVEL
    Publication number: 20140288729
    Abstract: A movement prevention system preventing undesired travel of a vehicle. A transmission gear sensor senses an out of park position of a vehicle transmission. An occupant detection system senses a presence of a driver in a driver seat of a vehicle in response to the vehicle transmission being out of the park position. A processor determines whether movement of the vehicle is likely to occur in response to a determination of the non-presence of the driver. A vehicle movement prevention device prevents movement of the vehicle in response to the processor determining whether movement of the vehicle is likely to occur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas J. Hermann
  • FILM HAVING GOOD BARRIER PROPERTIES TOGETHER WITH GOOD PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
    Publication number: 20140287215
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a monolayer film comprising a mixture of a first linear polyethylene having a density in the range of from 0.926 to 0.970 g/cm3; a second LLDPE having a density in the range of from 0.868 to 0.920 g/cm3; and a nucleating agent to get to a better balance of low WVTR and dart while still allowing film production from it on standard monolayer equipment without need for co-extrusion capability. The LLDPE with the higher density is further characterized by having at least 57 percent (by weight of that component) of molecules having a weight average molecular weight in the range of 31,000 g/mole to 1,000,000 g/mole. These components are blended in various ratios ranging from 50 to 90% of the higher density LLDPE, 10 to 50% of the lower density LLDPE and at least 50 ppm of the nucleating agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Swapnil Chandak, Ayush A. Bafna
  • POLYMERIZATION PROCESSES WITH FRESH ETHYLENE DISTRIBUTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF LOW DENSITY ETHYLENE-BASED POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20140288257
    Abstract: The invention provides a high pressure polymerization process to form an ethylene-based polymer, the process comprising at least the following steps: feeding ethylene to a first reaction zone and to one or more subsequent reaction zones, and wherein for each subsequent reaction zone that receives fresh ethylene, the ratio, Rn (n=reaction zone number, n>1), of “mass fraction of fresh ethylene fed to the first reaction zone (RZ1)” to “mass fraction of fresh ethylene fed to the nth reaction zone (RZn)” is (Rn=RZ1/RZn) greater than 1, or is from 0 to 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Werner Zschoch, Otto J. Berbee, Cornelis J. Hosman