Patents by Inventor Bradley A. Johnson

Bradley A. Johnson 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).

  • VEHICULAR DOME AND ROOF LIGHT ASSEMBLIES THAT PRODUCE FUNCTIONAL AND DECORATIVE LIGHT PATTERNS
    Publication number: 20180272931
    Abstract: A dome light assembly that includes a light-producing element comprising a polymeric film between two glass substrates, a reflective surface facing an interior, and a plurality of edges; and a controller configured to direct LED sources to (a) excite photoluminescent structures within the element to transmit decorative light patterns, and (b) transmit functional light patterns, into the interior. Further, the sources are configured to direct incident light into the edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Chester Stanislaus Walawender, Aaron Bradley Johnson
  • VEHICLE ILLUMINATION ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20180257546
    Abstract: An illumination assembly is provided herein. The illumination assembly includes a first light source configured to generate an illumination pattern. A second light source is configured to generate an image within the illumination pattern. A lens is optically coupled with the first and second light sources. A controller is configured to control the activation state of the first and second light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Aaron Bradley Johnson, Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stephen Kenneth Helwig, James J. Surman
  • VEHICLE LIGHT ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20180252384
    Abstract: A light assembly for a vehicle is provided herein. The light assembly includes a housing and a lens. A light source is disposed between the housing and lens. A bulb shield is disposed between the light source and the lens. A peripheral portion of the bulb shield has a first optical transmittance and a central region of the bulb shield has a second optical transmittance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Aaron Bradley Johnson, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stephen Kenneth Helwig
  • Capacitive monitoring of vehicle hitches
    Patent number: 10059161
    Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for capacitive monitoring of vehicle hitches. An example vehicle includes a hitch that includes a body, a hitch ball, and a sleeve that electrically insulates the hitch ball from the body. The example vehicle also includes a hitch module including a capacitive switch electrically coupled to the hitch ball. The hitch module is to wirelessly emit an alert that a trailer has decoupled from the hitch responsive to the capacitive switch detecting, via the hitch ball, a predetermined increase in capacitance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Pietro Buttolo, Erick Michael Lavoie, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Aaron Bradley Johnson
  • VEHICLE HAZARD NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180229649
    Abstract: A hazard notification system for a vehicle is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of exterior lights and a positioning system configured to identify a location of the vehicle. The system further comprises a controller. The controller is configured to identify the vehicle in an unestablished parking region based on the location and receive an indication of a parked condition of the vehicle. In response to the parked condition and the vehicle located in the unestablished parking region, the controller is configured to activate the exterior lights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Aaron Bradley Johnson, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stephen Kenneth Helwig, Pietro Buttolo
  • VEHICLE LIGHT ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20180222381
    Abstract: A light assembly is provided herein. The light assembly includes a pair of light assemblies disposed on opposing sides of a rear portion of a vehicle. Each light assembly includes a housing and a lens. A light source is disposed in the housing and is configured to create a first predefined illumination pattern. A controller is configured to selectively activate the first illumination pattern from one of the pair of housings corresponding to a direction of a vehicle steering wheel rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Aaron Bradley Johnson, Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stephen Kenneth Helwig
  • TIE DOWN CLEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING INCREASED FUNCTIONALITY
    Publication number: 20180208102
    Abstract: A tie down cleat assembly includes a cleat body having a mounting lug, a first receiver, a second receiver and a third receiver. The multiple receivers provide versatility, enhancing the functionality of the cleat for tie down purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stuart C. Salter, Michael A. Musleh, Joseph Myszka, Aaron Bradley Johnson, David Brian Glickman
  • LUMINESCENT WINDSHIELD DISPLAY
    Publication number: 20180147990
    Abstract: A display system of a vehicle is provided herein. The display system includes light sources and an indicator that luminesces in response to light excitation by the light sources. A controller is provided for selectively operating each of the light sources based on input from one or more proximity sensors. The indicator luminesces in one of a number of colors depending on which of the light sources is activated and each color indicates the proximity of a detected object relative to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, James J. Surman, Aaron Bradley Johnson
  • NOTIFICATION DEVICE FOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20180141488
    Abstract: A vehicle lighting device is disclosed. The device comprises a plurality of light sources configured to selectively emit a first light color and a second light color and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a driver assist signal and a brake signal. In response to the brake signal, the controller is configured to activate the first light color constantly. In response to a combination of the brake signal and the driver assist signal, the controller is configured to activate the first light color constantly and the second light color periodically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Aaron Bradley Johnson, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stephen Kenneth Helwig
  • Notification device for vehicle
    Patent number: 9975475
    Abstract: A vehicle lighting device is disclosed. The device comprises a plurality of light sources configured to selectively emit a first light color and a second light color and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a driver assist signal and a brake signal. In response to the brake signal, the controller is configured to activate the first light color constantly. In response to a combination of the brake signal and the driver assist signal, the controller is configured to activate the first light color constantly and the second light color periodically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Aaron Bradley Johnson, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stephen Kenneth Helwig
  • PHOTOLUMINESCENT VEHICLE APPLIQUES
    Publication number: 20180079354
    Abstract: A vehicle applique is provided that includes a decorative layer and an over-mold positioned over the decorative layer. The over-mold is substantially transparent. A light conversion layer is positioned on an opposite side of the decorative layer from the over-mold and configured to convert ambient illumination. A reflective layer is configured to convert ambient illumination. A reflective layer is configured to reflect light into the light conversion layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stuart C. Salter, Aaron Bradley Johnson, Talat Karmo, Michael Musleh
  • Vehicle lighting assembly with retractable cover providing daylight running lamp
    Patent number: 9909747
    Abstract: A vehicle lighting assembly configured as a headlamp is provided. The vehicle lighting assembly includes a housing defining a light output window and a light source arranged to direct light through the light output window. The vehicle lighting assembly also includes a retractable cover actuatable between open and closed positions. The cover covers the light output window in the closed position to define a light image pattern for light output. The assembly also includes a retractable cover actuatable between an open position to output headlamp lighting and a closed position to output daylight running lamp lighting, wherein fewer LEDs are activated to generate the daylight running lamp lighting as compared to the headlamp lighting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Aaron Bradley Johnson, Stephen Kenneth Helwig, Paul Kenneth Dellock
  • CAPACITIVE INPUT PAD
    Publication number: 20180062649
    Abstract: A vehicle capacitive key input pad assembly includes a pad comprising a region defining an illuminated character. The assembly also includes a first electrode having electrode fingers and extending at least partially around the illuminated character region, and a second electrode having electrode fingers and at least partially extending into the character region. One or more electrode fingers trace a portion of the illuminated character.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Pietro Buttolo, Aaron Bradley Johnson, Chester Stanislaus Walawender
  • Vehicle rear lighting assembly
    Patent number: 9896023
    Abstract: A backup lamp is provided herein. The backup lamp includes a housing and a lens. A plurality of light sources is disposed in upper and lower positions of the housing. The plurality of light sources in the upper position are angularly offset from the plurality of light sources in the lower position. A plurality of reflectors surround each light source and have a focal axis that is offset from each of the remaining reflectors. A controller is configured to selectively illuminate the light sources in a plurality of illumination patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Aaron Bradley Johnson, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stephen Kenneth Helwig
  • Illuminated badge for a vehicle
    Patent number: 9889791
    Abstract: A badge is provided herein. The badge includes a viewable portion having indicia thereon. A viewable portion light source is configured to emit light towards the viewable portion. A feature portion light source is configured to emit light towards a feature portion. A peripheral light source is configured to emit light through a periphery of the badge. Each light source is independently controlled by a controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Aaron Bradley Johnson, James J. Surman, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Michael Musleh
  • Vehicle lighting assembly
    Patent number: 9889801
    Abstract: A vehicle lighting assembly is provided herein. The vehicle lighting assembly includes a lens and a housing attached to the lens. One or more indicia defined by recessed portions are disposed on a component of the housing. A photoluminescent structure is disposed within and substantially filling the recessed portion and is configured to luminesce in response to receiving an excitation light emitted by a light source. A protective layer is disposed over the photoluminescent structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Aaron Bradley Johnson, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stephen Kenneth Helwig
  • VEHICLE LIGHTING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20180015887
    Abstract: A vehicle lighting assembly is provided herein. The vehicle lighting assembly includes a lens and a housing attached to the lens. One or more indicia defined by recessed portions are disposed on a component of the housing. A photoluminescent structure is disposed within and substantially filling the recessed portion and is configured to luminesce in response to receiving an excitation light emitted by a light source. A protective layer is disposed over the photoluminescent structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Aaron Bradley Johnson, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stephen Kenneth Helwig
  • VEHICULAR LIGHTING ASSEMBLIES WITH INVISIBLE FLUTED REGIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180017225
    Abstract: A vehicular lighting assembly (and methods of making the same) that includes a parabolic reflector; a translucent lens element; and a light source configured to emanate light that strikes an interior surface of the reflector and exits the assembly through the element. Further, an interior surface of the lens element comprises one or more fluted regions that are substantially invisible and configured to refract light from the source away from oncoming vehicles. In addition, the fluted region can be within, on, or integral with, the interior and/or exterior surfaces of the lens element in certain configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Aaron Bradley Johnson, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stephen Kenneth Helwig
  • VEHICLE HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20180001814
    Abstract: A vehicle headlamp alignment system is provided that includes a headlamp located on a vehicle, an adjuster module for adjusting aim of the headlamp, and a camera located on the vehicle. Sensors may determine distance and orientation of the vehicle relative to a wall. A controller processes images of a beam on the wall acquired by the camera and determines the aim of the headlamp based on the images. The controller controls the adjuster module to align the headlamp based on the determined aim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Aaron Bradley Johnson, Stephen Kenneth Helwig, Paul Kenneth Dellock
  • PHOTOLUMINESCENT VEHICLE APPLIQUES
    Publication number: 20180001816
    Abstract: A vehicle applique is provided that includes a decorative layer and an over-mold positioned over the decorative layer. The over-mold is substantially transparent. A semiconductor layer is positioned on an opposite side of the decorative layer from the over-mold. The semiconductor layer is configured to emit light through the decorative layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stuart C. Salter, Aaron Bradley Johnson, Talat Karmo, Michael Musleh