Patents by Inventor Christopher Anthony Danowski
Christopher Anthony Danowski 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: 10730376Abstract: A pickup truck and tonneau cover including hard panels configured to selectively secure horizontally and vertically over a pickup truck bed, with a window in each panel, each window located to align with the other windows when the panels are oriented vertically in a fully retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, David Brian Glickman, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Paul Kenneth Dellock
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Publication number: 20200180413Abstract: A pickup truck and tonneau cover including hard panels configured to selectively secure horizontally and vertically over a pickup truck bed, with a window in each panel, each window located to align with the other windows when the panels are oriented vertically in a fully retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, David Brian Glickman, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Paul Kenneth Dellock
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Patent number: 10640358Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an adapter for a fluid refilling system. In one example, an adapter configured for use with a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system may include a first end configured to couple with a DEF refill passage, a second end including an aperture shaped to receive a DEF nozzle, a pivotable door closing the aperture and biased against the aperture by a biasing member, and a magnetic ring positioned within the adapter and downstream of the pivotable door. The pivotable door may be formed of a material permeable to DEF vapors and may include a plurality of vent holes configured to flow vapors from the DEF system to atmosphere.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2017Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mike Terrence Zitkovic, Jr., Xiankai Song, Christopher Anthony Danowski
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Patent number: 10532691Abstract: A vehicle light strip is provided herein. The vehicle light strip includes a light-producing assembly including a plurality of light sources arranged as a strip attached to a panel. The light-producing assembly is angled in a downward direction to illuminate a ground surface. A photoluminescent structure is disposed on the light-producing assembly and is configured to luminesce in response to excitation by the plurality of light sources. One or more retroreflective beads is configured to reflect an incident light directed towards the light-producing assembly. An optic is operably coupled with the light-producing assembly and is disposed externally of the one or more retroreflective beads for distributing an excitation light in a predefined direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stuart C. Salter, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Jason C. Rogers, Chad Hoover, Doug H. Randlett, Christopher Charles Hunt
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Patent number: 10483678Abstract: An electrical connector is provided herein. The electrical connector includes a base member disposed within an exterior panel on a vehicle. A port is disposed within a surface of the base member. A wireless transceiver disposed within the vehicle. A controller is configured to selectively activate the port based on a location of an electronic device in relation to the port.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Pietro Buttolo, Stuart C. Salter, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Paul Kenneth Dellock
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Patent number: 10464466Abstract: A cargo securement system is disclosed and includes a track securable to a fixed mounting location within a cargo area. A slidable mount is movable along the track and securable at different positions along a longitudinal length to provide different securement positions adaptable to the cargo.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Keith Allen Godin, Gregory Hagedorn, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Kevin Preuss
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Patent number: 10464402Abstract: A tonneau cover assembly includes at a luminescent layer that emits visible light responsive to exposure to light, a top clear layer above the luminescent layer, and a bottom clear layer below the luminescent layer. The luminescent layer illuminates a portion of a cargo area covered by the tonneau cover.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Paul Kenneth Dellock, David Brian Glickman
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Patent number: 10420189Abstract: A vehicle is provided herein. The vehicle includes a panel having a light-producing assembly including a plurality of light sources arranged therein and attached to the panel. A photoluminescent structure is disposed on the light-producing assembly and is configured to luminesce in response to excitation by the plurality of light sources. A vehicle sensor is configured to initiate an illumination sequence of the plurality of light sources based on a change in vehicular movement. A controller for illuminates the plurality of light sources based on predefined events when an electronic device is disposed proximately to the vehicle and is in communication with the controller.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Jason C. Rogers, Christopher Anthony Danowski
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Publication number: 20190160925Abstract: A tonneau cover assembly includes at a luminescent layer that emits visible light responsive to exposure to light, a top clear layer above the luminescent layer, and a bottom clear layer below the luminescent layer. The luminescent layer illuminates a portion of a cargo area covered by the tonneau cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Paul Kenneth Dellock, David Brian Glickman
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Publication number: 20190077294Abstract: A cargo securement system is disclosed and includes a track securable to a fixed mounting location within a cargo area. A slidable mount is movable along the track and securable at different positions along a longitudinal length to provide different securement positions adaptable to the cargo.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2017Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Keith Allen Godin, Gregory Hagedorn, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Kevin Preuss
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Patent number: 10189400Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for mobile device tracking for control of vehicle subsystems. An example disclosed vehicle includes light panels embedded in the vehicle, wireless nodes, and an auxiliary body control module. The example auxiliary body control module, when a speed of the vehicle is less than a threshold speed, monitors a distance between a wireless device and the vehicle. In response to the distance satisfying a range threshold, the auxiliary body control module activates the light panels.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Christopher Anthony Danowski, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Pietro Buttolo, Stuart C. Salter
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Publication number: 20180370786Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an adapter for a fluid refilling system. In one example, an adapter configured for use with a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system may include a first end configured to couple with a DEF refill passage, a second end including an aperture shaped to receive a DEF nozzle, a pivotable door closing the aperture and biased against the aperture by a biasing member, and a magnetic ring positioned within the adapter and downstream of the pivotable door. The pivotable door may be formed of a material permeable to DEF vapors and may include a plurality of vent holes configured to flow vapors from the DEF system to atmosphere.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2017Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Mike Terrence Zitkovic, JR., Xiankai Song, Christopher Anthony Danowski
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Publication number: 20180370420Abstract: A vehicle light strip is provided herein. The vehicle light strip includes a light-producing assembly including a plurality of light sources arranged as a strip attached to a panel. The light-producing assembly is angled in a downward direction to illuminate a ground surface. A photoluminescent structure is disposed on the light-producing assembly and is configured to luminesce in response to excitation by the plurality of light sources. One or more retroreflective beads is configured to reflect an incident light directed towards the light-producing assembly. An optic is operably coupled with the light-producing assembly and is disposed externally of the one or more retroreflective beads for distributing an excitation light in a predefined direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stuart C. Salter, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Jason C. Rogers, Chad Hoover, Doug H. Randlett, Christopher Charles Hunt
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Publication number: 20180287287Abstract: An electrical connector is provided herein. The electrical connector includes a base member disposed within an exterior panel on a vehicle. A port is disposed within a surface of the base member. A wireless transceiver disposed within the vehicle. A controller is configured to selectively activate the port based on a location of an electronic device in relation to the port.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2017Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Pietro Buttolo, Stuart C. Salter, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Paul Kenneth Dellock
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Patent number: 10081296Abstract: A light strip for a vehicle panel is provided herein. The light strip includes a light-producing assembly. A photoluminescent structure is disposed on the light-producing assembly and is configured to luminesce in response to excitation by a light source of the light-producing assembly. An adhesive layer having one or more retroreflective beads embedded therein is disposed on the photoluminescent structure. An overmold material is disposed over a portion of the retroreflective beads.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2016Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stuart C. Salter, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Jason C. Rogers, Chad Hoover, Doug H. Randlett, Christopher Charles Hunt
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Patent number: 9987974Abstract: A lighting system is provided herein. The lighting system includes a spotlight is mounted to a vehicle, a controller for operating the spotlight, and a pointer device for specifying an intended target. The controller aims the spotlight in the direction of the intended target based on input provided by the pointer device.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Pietro Buttolo, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Paul Kenneth Dellock
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Patent number: 9975476Abstract: An illuminated vehicle foot pedal assembly is provided that includes a foot pedal and at least one light source located on the foot pedal. The assembly further includes at least one proximate sensor disposed on the pedal for sensing an operator's foot proximate to the pedal. The at least one light source may illuminate the pedal and the foot well and may indicate a vehicle condition such as a driving mode or a warning. The sensed proximity of the foot may be used to control the lighting or a pedal adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Pietro Buttolo, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Paul Kenneth Dellock
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Publication number: 20180099608Abstract: An illuminated vehicle foot pedal assembly is provided that includes a foot pedal and at least one light source located on the foot pedal. The assembly further includes at least one proximate sensor disposed on the pedal for sensing an operator's foot proximate to the pedal. The at least one light source may illuminate the pedal and the foot well and may indicate a vehicle condition such as a driving mode or a warning. The sensed proximity of the foot may be used to control the lighting or a pedal adjustment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Pietro Buttolo, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Paul Kenneth Dellock
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Publication number: 20180099607Abstract: An illuminated vehicle foot pedal assembly is provided that includes a foot pedal and at least one light source located on the foot pedal. The assembly further includes at least one proximate sensor disposed on the pedal for sensing an operator's foot proximate to the pedal. The at least one light source may illuminate the pedal and the foot well and may indicate a vehicle condition such as a driving mode or a warning. The sensed proximity of the foot may be used to control the lighting or a pedal adjustment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Pietro Buttolo, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Paul Kenneth Dellock
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Patent number: 9902319Abstract: A vehicle cup holder includes a console substrate defining a cup well. A light source is positioned proximate the cup well. An insert is positioned within the cup well and defines a base wall and a side wall, wherein at least one of the base wall and the side wall defines a diffraction grating.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2017Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Christopher Anthony Danowski, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Pietro Buttolo, James J. Surman