Patents by Inventor Aaron Ford

Aaron Ford has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11932290
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving first Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data associated with a railroad environment, extracting an asset from the first LiDAR data associated with the railroad environment, and superimposing the asset into a spatial model. The method also includes receiving a field indication associated with a modification to the railroad environment and modifying the spatial model in response to receiving the field indication associated with the modification to the railroad environment. The method further includes receiving second LiDAR data associated with the railroad environment and comparing the second LiDAR data to the modified spatial model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: BNSF Railway Company
    Inventors: Philip Gerald Davis, Ross Aaron Springer, Devin Scott Wagner, Jacob Scott Ford
  • Patent number: 11698180
    Abstract: Vehicle exterior lighting systems may be equipped with fascia mounted lamp assemblies. The proposed systems are capable of controlling a fascia lamp assembly to reveal the lamp assembly within the vehicle fascia and then produce various lighting effects based on sensed vehicle conditions. Exemplary fascia lamp assemblies may include a conductive lens that can be charged in order to reveal the lamp assembly within the vehicle fascia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Aaron Ford, Aaron Bradley Johnson, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stuart C. Salter, David Brian Glickman
  • Publication number: 20230055549
    Abstract: Vehicle exterior lighting systems may be equipped with fascia mounted lamp assemblies. The proposed systems are capable of controlling a fascia lamp assembly to reveal the lamp assembly within the vehicle fascia and then produce various lighting effects based on sensed vehicle conditions. Exemplary fascia lamp assemblies may include a conductive lens that can be charged in order to reveal the lamp assembly within the vehicle fascia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Scott Aaron FORD, Aaron Bradley JOHNSON, Paul Kenneth DELLOCK, Stuart C. SALTER, David Brian GLICKMAN
  • Publication number: 20180060813
    Abstract: An autonomous delivery vehicle system is provided. The system includes a security key transmitter configured to provide a security key to a secure facility server. Where the security key is valid, two-way communication is established between the delivery vehicle system and the secure facility server. The delivery vehicle system transmits lading information reflective of goods to be delivered or picked up. The secure facility server transmits instructions responsive to valid lading information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Aaron Ford
  • Publication number: 20170286684
    Abstract: A method for identifying and removing malicious code uses a personal computing device that can communicate with a remote server. The remote server manages a blacklist and a whitelist. The blacklist is a list of programs that are known to contain malicious code. The whitelist is a list of programs that are known to be free of malicious code. The method begins when a scan request is received. The scan request is a command that directs the personal computing device to work with the remote server to perform a scan of a collection of files that will identify malicious code. The method then performs a sandboxed-evaluation process to identify files that are found to contain malicious code. The sandboxed-evaluation process is an isolated testing routine that runs program files to detect malicious code. Finally, the method executes a threat remediation process if malicious code is found.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Aaron Ford Lovelace, Ciaran Seoirse Thompson, Steven Michael Markowitz
  • Patent number: 9700011
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated LJL6799, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line LJL6799 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line LJL6799, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line LJL6799, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Benjamin Aaron Ford
  • Patent number: 9480220
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated FX6156, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line FX6156 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line FX6156, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line FX6156, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Benjamin Aaron Ford
  • Patent number: 9072238
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated LLD7345, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line LLD7345 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line LLD7345, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line LLD7345, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Benjamin Aaron Ford
  • Publication number: 20150071727
    Abstract: A bull ring for a vehicle comprises a top plate coupled to a rotating plate having a tie-down. Two opposing rail flanges extend from the rotating plate and a fastener selectively couples the rotating plate in a securing position relative to the top plate. The rail flanges extend beyond an outer edge of the top plate to define a clamping region with the top plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Joshua Hemphill, Scott Aaron Ford, Philip Van Wyk, Beck Alan Oiness
  • Patent number: 8974161
    Abstract: A bull ring for a vehicle comprises a top plate coupled to a rotating plate having a tie-down. Two opposing rail flanges extend from the rotating plate and a fastener selectively couples the rotating plate in a securing position relative to the top plate. The rail flanges extend beyond an outer edge of the top plate to define a clamping region with the top plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Hemphill, Scott Aaron Ford, Philip Van Wyk, Beck Alan Oiness
  • Patent number: 8853506
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated LFX6244, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line LFX6244 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line LFX6244, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line LFX6244, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Benjamin Aaron Ford
  • Patent number: 8847038
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated NPID6897, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line NPID6897 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line NPID6897, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line NPID6897, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Benjamin Aaron Ford
  • Patent number: 8847039
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated NPCJ7895, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line NPCJ7895 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line NPCJ7895, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line NPCJ7895, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Benjamin Aaron Ford
  • Publication number: 20140245486
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated FX6156, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line FX6156 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line FX6156, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line FX6156, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Benjamin Aaron FORD
  • Publication number: 20140245482
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated LLD7345, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line LLD7345 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line LLD7345, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line LLD7345, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Benjamin Aaron FORD
  • Patent number: 8710328
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated LIC7382, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line LIC7382 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line LIC7382, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line LIC7382, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Benjamin Aaron Ford
  • Publication number: 20130227733
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated LIC7382, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line LIC7382 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line LIC7382, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line LIC7382, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventor: Benjamin Aaron Ford
  • Publication number: 20130227728
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated LFX6244, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line LFX6244 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line LFX6244, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line LFX6244, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventor: Benjamin Aaron Ford
  • Patent number: 8499988
    Abstract: A vehicle roof rack assembly comprises a pair of rails defining retention channels therein. A locking slot is disposed on an inboard surface of the rails and is in communication with the retention channels. The rook rack assembly further comprises a crossbar having a rotatable locking cam with retention tabs. The locking cam is designed to frictionally engage the locking slot during rotation and the retention tabs are adapted to extend into the retention channels, thereby securing the crossbar to the rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Travis S. Garland, Michael Ford, Scott Aaron Ford
  • Patent number: D710932
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: Aaron Ford