Patents Assigned to Global Technologies LLC
  • Methods and systems for controlling a bellows in a pressure-less fuel tank
    Patent number: 11761406
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting a volume of a variable volume device arranged in a fuel tank. In one example, a method may include, upon conditions being met, operating a pump of an evaporative emissions control (EVAP) system leak detection module (ELCM) to increase or decrease the volume of the variable volume device in response to a refueling event of a vehicle being transported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Aed Dudar, Russell Randall Pearce
  • Remote park-assist user pedestrian location coaching and enforcement
    Patent number: 11760340
    Abstract: A vehicle control system includes at least one detection device configured to capture detection data and a controller. The controller identifies a parking space for a vehicle in an operating area based on the detection data and identifies a travel path of the vehicle from a current position to a target position aligning the vehicle with the parking space. In response to the travel path, the controller calculates a travel zone occupied by the vehicle traversing the travel path and determines at least one viewing zone proximate to the travel zone. The controller further determines a location of a user based on the detection data and controls a navigation routine of the vehicle along the travel path in response to the location of the user relative to the at least one viewing zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Hamid M. Golgiri, Erick Michael Lavoie
  • Purification process for hydrophilic organic solvent
    Patent number: 11759774
    Abstract: Methods for the removal of ionic contaminants from a hydrophilic organic solvent by a mixed bed of ion exchange resins are described. A mixed bed of ion exchange resins with gel-type strong-acid cationic ion exchange resin with a specific moisture holding capacity and gel-type anionic ion exchange resin is used in some embodiments of such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Kaoru Ohba, Kenji Takano, Masonori Iida, Shinnosuke Abe, Takashi Masudo, Osamu Kishizaki, Ryo Ishibashi, Yusuke Yamashita
  • Laser welding of square butt joints between copper substrates
    Patent number: 11759890
    Abstract: A method of joining electrical connections together includes evaluating at least one weld joint between at least two substrates, determining a mismatch between the at least two substrates, and welding the at least two substrates together with a multi-step welding process. The multi-step welding process includes compensating for the mismatch between the at least two substrates by welding on both sides but not overlapping a joint line between the at least two substrate with a first welding step and increasing melt volume and penetration depth of a weld between the at least two substrates with a second welding step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Emily Ann Ryan, Elizabeth Therese Hetrick, Arnon Wexler
  • Polypropylene laminate sheet
    Patent number: 11760057
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fabric laminate. In an embodiment, the fabric laminate includes a fabric sheet, a coating layer, and a tie layer. The fabric sheet is composed of propylene-based polymer fibers. The coating layer is composed of one or more ethylene-based polymers. The tie layer is located between the fabric sheet and the coating layer. The tie layer is composed of at least 50 wt % of a crystalline block composite (CBC) and an optional blend component. The CBC includes (i) an isotactic crystalline propylene homopolymer (iPP); (ii) an ethylene/propylene copolymer; and (iii) a diblock with the formula (EP)-(iPP). The CBC has a block composite index (CBCI) from 0.1 to 1.0. The fabric laminate has a peel force from 20 N/15 mm to 40 N/15 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Stefan Ultsch, Yushan Hu, Jozef J.I. Van Dun, Ming Ming
  • Steer-by-wire steering systems for vehicles and related methods
    Patent number: 11760407
    Abstract: Steer-by-wire steering systems for vehicles and related methods are described herein. An example steer-by-wire steering system includes a steering wheel angle sensor to detect a current steering wheel angle (?) of a steering wheel of the motor vehicle, a steering actuator to generate a variable steering torque on a steerable wheel of the motor vehicle, a steering angle sensor to detect a current steering angle (?) of the steerable wheel, and a steer-by-wire controller to process signals from the steering wheel angle sensor and the steering angle sensor and control the steering actuator based on the signals. The steer-by-wire controller is configured to vary a transmission ratio between a change in the steering wheel angle (?) and a change in the steering angle (?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Peter Engels, Oliver Nehls, Sergio Codonesu, Florian Rath
  • System and method for changing gear ranges of an electric vehicle
    Patent number: 11760211
    Abstract: Methods and system are described for changing a gear ratio of an axle gearbox that does not include friction clutches and that may or may not include synchronizers. The axle gearbox may receive propulsive force via an electric machine. The methods and systems permit the axle gearbox to be shifted from a high gear range to a low gear range while a vehicle that includes the axle gearbox is moving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Paul M. Moubarak, Shubham Dixit, Joseph Jay Torres
  • Assistance by towed vehicle
    Patent number: 11760355
    Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive data indicating a lane change by a first vehicle that is towing a second vehicle, the data including data indicating a direction that first wheels of the first vehicle are turning while the first vehicle is performing the lane change; and during the lane change, instruct a steering system of the second vehicle to turn second wheels of the second vehicle in a same direction as the first wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Denis Lewandowski, Keith Weston, Brendan F. Diamond, Jordan Barrett
  • Vehicle assist handle assembly having a display
    Patent number: 11760249
    Abstract: An assist handle assembly for use in an interior of a vehicle. The assist handle assembly includes an assist handle configured to be gripped by a user, a display connected to the assist handle, a communication link operatively coupled to the display, a connector configured to secure the assist handle assembly to a structural component in the interior of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, David Brian Glickman, Annette Lynn Huebner, Jim Baumbick, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Robert J. Gelardi, Daniel J. Martin
  • Vehicle boundary control
    Patent number: 11760348
    Abstract: A system, comprising a computer including a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to determine a first lateral boundary for movement of a vehicle. The first lateral boundary is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle and is based on at least a size of the vehicle. Based on at least the size of the vehicle and a detected yaw rate of the vehicle, the instructions include to determine a wind condition at a location. The instructions include to update a distance of the first lateral boundary from the longitudinal axis to obtain an updated first lateral boundary, based on the wind condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Himanshu Verma, Fling Finn Tseng
  • Battery-powered vehicle sensors
    Patent number: 11760281
    Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to instruct a first sensor to run at a scanning rate; in response to a trigger event, reduce the scanning rate; in response to receiving data from the first sensor indicating a newly present object, turn on a second sensor; and then record data from the second sensor. The second sensor has a higher power draw than the first sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Justin Carroll, Donald Paul Bilger, Zeljko Deljevic, Hussein H. Berry
  • System and method for fuel pump shutdown
    Patent number: 11761387
    Abstract: Methods and systems for operating an engine that includes two fuel pumps are described. In one example, a first fuel pump may be activated or remain activated in response to an engine shutdown request so that a second fuel pump may be cooled before the first fuel pump is deactivated in response to the engine shutdown request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Brien Fulton, Carlos Armesto, Laural Suzanne-Hughes Feldmeier, Kevin M. Bird, Christopher Woodring, Timothy J. Knott
  • Production of a thermoplastic injection-molding-material granulate and of an injection-molded component, and a granulate grain
    Patent number: 11759978
    Abstract: A system for production of a thermoplastic injection molding material granulate has at least one production unit for the production of a fiber reinforced plastic granulate from a thermoplastic granulate and natural fibers. to the system has at least one heat-treatment unit for the treatment of the fiber-reinforced plastic granulate providing heat such that an outer layer of each heated granulate grain of the fiber-reinforced plastic granulate is at least partially converted to a liquid physical state. The system has at least one applicator unit for applying a chemical foaming agent powder to at least some portions of each heated granulate grain, where the heat treatment unit is equipped to carry out the heat treatment such that a temperature of the molten outer layer of the respective granulate grain is below a reaction temperature of the foaming agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Baranowski, Markus Franzen, Maik Broda, Pascal Rebmann
  • Method and system for fuel system
    Patent number: 11761394
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a fuel system. In one example, a method may include cleaning an orifice of an ELCM. The cleaning includes adjusting a position of a valve in a passage to fluidly couple a reference orifice of the ELCM to an intake manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Aed Dudar
  • Benzophenone derivative
    Patent number: 11760713
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound which is a benzophenone substituted with a hydroxyl-terminated alkylene oxide group (R) of formula 1: where R is a combination of from 1 to 13 propylene oxide groups and from 5 to 20 ethylene oxide groups, with the proviso that the sum of the propylene oxide groups and the ethylene oxide groups is not greater than 25. The compound of the present invention provides a non-volatile, non-toxic photoinitiator that provides excellent gloss retention in exterior architectural coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Matthew E. Belowich, Alvin M. Maurice, Jordan Stracke, Mark D. Westmeyer
  • Energy absorber between vehicle roof and headliner
    Patent number: 11760418
    Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle includes a vehicle roof and a headliner supported by the vehicle roof. The assembly includes an energy absorber between the headliner and the vehicle roof. The energy absorber includes a wall extending transversely to the headliner and the vehicle roof. The wall includes a lattice structure including a repeating pattern of strips and open cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Siddharthan Selvasekar, Otis Allen, Andres Almeida Senatore, Hector Hernandez, Christopher Robert Tilli, Michael Steven Medoro, Robert Ralph Armitage, Michael M. Azzouz
  • DYNAMIC AUTOMATIC UNPARKING
    Publication number: 20230288932
    Abstract: A method is provided for the automatic unparking of a motor vehicle, with which a parking trajectory is determined on the basis of directly collected data about the motor vehicle surroundings and additionally on the basis of data relating to the motor vehicle surroundings and obtained during the movement of the motor vehicle to the parking position and stored on a memory device of the motor vehicle. A motor vehicle and a system for carrying out the method will also be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy C. Bettger, Thomas Gerlitz, Douglas Blue, Ahmed Benmimoun, Nadja Wysietzki, Lars Kuhnert, Erick Michael Lavoie
  • Vehicle fender
    Patent number: D999130
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ehab Kaoud, William K. Moore, Richard L. Howard, Joshua P. Henry
  • Vehicle tail lamp
    Patent number: D999416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Todd Willing, Max Wolff, Max Tran, Benjamin Eyers, Leigh H. Cosentino, Tae Hoon Kang
  • Vehicle tail lamp
    Patent number: D999417
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Todd Willing, Max Wolff, Max Tran, Benjamin Eyers, Leigh H. Cosentino, Tae Hoon Kang