Patents by Inventor Brian Fath
Brian Fath 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).
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Patent number: 11927965Abstract: Provided is a method for operating a robot, including: capturing images of a workspace; capturing movement data indicative of movement of the robot; capturing LIDAR data as the robot performs work within the workspace; comparing at least one object from the captured images to objects in an object dictionary; identifying a class to which the at least one object belongs; generating a first iteration of a map of the workspace based on the LIDAR data; generating additional iterations of the map based on newly captured LIDAR data and newly captured movement data; actuating the robot to drive along a trajectory that follows along a planned path by providing pulses to one or more electric motors of wheels of the robot; and localizing the robot within an iteration of the map by estimating a position of the robot based on the movement data, slippage, and sensor errors.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: AI IncorporatedInventors: Ali Ebrahimi Afrouzi, Lukas Fath, Andrew Fitzgerald, Amin Ebrahimi Afrouzi, Brian Highfill
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Patent number: 11029390Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward a method and system for checking a vehicle height and radar aim of a vehicle. The method includes estimating, by a forward imaging system disposed in a vehicle, a vehicle height, and determining whether the estimated vehicle height is within a predefined height tolerance. The method further includes performing, by a radar system disposed in the vehicle, a radar alignment test to determine whether a radar device of the radar system is aligned within a predefined angular range, and adjusting the alignment of the radar device in response to the vehicle height being within the predefined height tolerance and the radar device being misaligned.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Ford Motor CompanyInventors: Brian Fath, Alexandra Taylor, Muhammad Azhar Aleem, Matthew Miller
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Publication number: 20200018822Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward a method and system for checking a vehicle height and radar aim of a vehicle. The method includes estimating, by a forward imaging system disposed in a vehicle, a vehicle height, and determining whether the estimated vehicle height is within a predefined height tolerance. The method further includes performing, by a radar system disposed in the vehicle, a radar alignment test to determine whether a radar device of the radar system is aligned within a predefined angular range, and adjusting the alignment of the radar device in response to the vehicle height being within the predefined height tolerance and the radar device being misaligned.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Applicant: Ford Motor CompanyInventors: Brian Fath, Alexandra Taylor, Muhammad Azhar Aleem, Matthew Miller
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Patent number: 9914419Abstract: An exemplary radar mounting device for attaching a component to a vehicle body may include a resilient grommet secured within an opening formed in the component. The device may also have a stud for attachment to the vehicle body. The stud may have a ball portion received within the resilient grommet for attaching the component to the stud. In addition, the device may have a nut fastened to the stud to secure the component to the stud.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2015Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Brian Fath, David James Lawor, Scott Howard Gaboury, Muhammad Azhar Aleem
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Publication number: 20170023674Abstract: A vehicle is provided with a forward-looking radar (FLR) assembly. The assembly includes a radar module mounted to a bracket or frame of the vehicle. Because precision in the angular positioning of the radar is desirable, the radar module is designed such that its vertical angular orientation can be adjustable. An adjustment screw connects the radar module and the bracket. The adjustment screw is provided with a plurality of annular flat engagement surfaces between the radar module and the bracket. Rotation of the engagement surfaces rotates the adjustment screw, causing the radar module to angularly adjust relative to the bracket. The engagement surfaces being between the radar module and the bracket allow for adjustment of the adjustment screw from its side in addition to its end surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Muhammad Azhar ALEEM, Fred GAYNIER, Brian FATH, David James LAWOR
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Publication number: 20150283969Abstract: An exemplary radar mounting device for attaching a component to a vehicle body may include a resilient grommet secured within an opening formed in the component. The device may also have a stud for attachment to the vehicle body. The stud may have a ball portion received within the resilient grommet for attaching the component to the stud. In addition, the device may have a nut fastened to the stud to secure the component to the stud.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Brian FATH, David James LAWOR, Scott Howard GABOURY, Muhammad Azhar ALEEM
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Patent number: 9038876Abstract: An exemplary radar mounting device for attaching a component to a vehicle body may include a resilient grommet secured within an opening formed in the component. The device may also have a stud for attachment to the vehicle body. The stud may have a ball portion received within the resilient grommet for attaching the component to the stud. In addition, the device may have a nut fastened to the stud to secure the component to the stud.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Muhammad Azhar Aleem, Scott Howard Gaboury, Brian Fath, David James Lawor
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Publication number: 20140299644Abstract: An exemplary radar mounting device for attaching a component to a vehicle body may include a resilient grommet secured within an opening formed in the component. The device may also have a stud for attachment to the vehicle body. The stud may have a ball portion received within the resilient grommet for attaching the component to the stud. In addition, the device may have a nut fastened to the stud to secure the component to the stud.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Muhammad Azhar Aleem, Scott Howard Gaboury, Brian Fath, David James Lawor
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Patent number: 8833815Abstract: A bumper integrated forward radar mounting system for use with a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a radar module, a bumper attachment bracket and a bumper extension. The radar module is attached to the bumper attachment bracket. The radar module may comprise one or both of a medium range radar component and a long range radar component. The bumper attachment bracket may be composed of a metal or of a polymerized material selected from one of several plastics, fiberglass or nylon. The bumper extension fitted over the radar module extends from the existing bumper. Radio waves emitted from and received by the radar module must be able to readily pass through the bumper extension without being altered. To be suitable for covering the radar module the bumper extension must be of a uniform thickness, fairly flat and non-metallic with no metal or chrome to interfere with its beam patch.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Muhammad Azhar Aleem, Brian Fath, Scott Howard Gaboury
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Publication number: 20140111370Abstract: A bumper integrated forward radar mounting system for use with a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a radar module, a bumper attachment bracket and a bumper extension. The radar module is attached to the bumper attachment bracket. The radar module may comprise one or both of a medium range radar component and a long range radar component. The bumper attachment bracket may be composed of a metal or of a polymerized material selected from one of several plastics, fiberglass or nylon. The bumper extension fitted over the radar module extends from the existing bumper. Radio waves emitted from and received by the radar module must be able to readily pass through the bumper extension without being altered. To be suitable for covering the radar module the bumper extension must be of a uniform thickness, fairly flat and non-metallic with no metal or chrome to interfere with its beam patch.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Muhammad Azhar Aleem, Brian Fath, Scott Howard Gaboury