Patents by Inventor Christopher Charles Hunt
Christopher Charles Hunt 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: 11647799Abstract: A face shield assembly includes, among other things, a shield configured to be placed adjacent a front of a head of a user, a tube configured to be placed against a rear of the head of the user, and fasteners. Each of the fasteners binds the tube to at least the shield.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Doug H. Randlett, Christopher Charles Hunt, Howard Lew, Kristina Karschnia, Todd Jaranowski, Paul Kenneth Dellock
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Publication number: 20220030978Abstract: A face shield assembly includes, among other things, a shield configured to be placed adjacent a front of a head of a user, a tube configured to be placed against a rear of the head of the user, and fasteners. Each of the fasteners binds the tube to at least the shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2020Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Doug H. Randlett, Christopher Charles Hunt, Howard Lew, Kristina Karschnia, Todd Jaranowski, Paul Kenneth Dellock
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Patent number: 10696272Abstract: A lighting system of a vehicle is provided herein and includes an external lighting device, one or more sensors configured to detect an object approaching the vehicle, and a controller configured to identify the object and assess a threat level thereof based on input from the one or more sensors. If the controller determines that the object is high threat, the controller operates the external lighting device to produce an illumination sequence in the direction of the object.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Christopher Charles Hunt, Chad Hoover, Doug H. Randlett
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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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Publication number: 20190308587Abstract: A lighting system of a vehicle is provided herein and includes an external lighting device, one or more sensors configured to detect an object approaching the vehicle, and a controller configured to identify the object and assess a threat level thereof based on input from the one or more sensors. If the controller determines that the object is high threat, the controller operates the external lighting device to produce an illumination sequence in the direction of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2018Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Christopher Charles Hunt, Chad Hoover, Doug H. Randlett
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Patent number: 10422501Abstract: A vehicle lighting assembly is provided herein. The vehicle lighting assembly includes a back panel configured to couple to a vehicle. A plurality of light sources emit a common wavelength of light. A first portion of the plurality of light sources is operably coupled with a luminescent structure. A second portion of light sources emits the common wavelength of light from an overmold material that is disposed outboard of the first and second portions of light sources.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2016Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Matthew Cramer Mullen, Christopher Charles Hunt, Doug H. Randlett
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Patent number: 10377299Abstract: A vehicle lighting system is provided herein. A spotlight is coupled to a vehicle and is configured to project light in a target direction. A controller is configured to wirelessly send command signals to the spotlight. A user-input device is in communication with the controller and is provided on a steering wheel of the vehicle. The command signals are based on user-input and control at least one of an aim direction and a light activation of the spotlight.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Paul Duncan, Doug H. Randlett, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Douglas Miller, Christopher Charles Hunt, Stuart C. Salter, Chad Hoover, Matthew Cramer Mullen
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Patent number: 10351051Abstract: A vehicle lighting system is provided herein. A spotlight is coupled to a vehicle and is configured to project light in a target direction. A controller is configured to wirelessly send command signals to the spotlight. A user-input device is in communication with the controller and is provided on a steering wheel of the vehicle. The command signals are based on user-input and control at least one of an aim direction and a light activation of the spotlight.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Paul Duncan, Doug H. Randlett, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Douglas Miller, Christopher Charles Hunt, Stuart C. Salter, Chad Hoover, Matthew Cramer Mullen
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Publication number: 20190193625Abstract: A vehicle lighting system is provided herein. A spotlight is coupled to a vehicle and is configured to project light in a target direction. A controller is configured to wirelessly send command signals to the spotlight. A user-input device is in communication with the controller and is provided on a steering wheel of the vehicle. The command signals are based on user-input and control at least one of an aim direction and a light activation of the spotlight.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Paul Duncan, Doug H. Randlett, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Douglas Miller, Christopher Charles Hunt, Stuart C. Salter, Chad Hoover, Matthew Cramer Mullen
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Publication number: 20190077306Abstract: A vehicle lighting system is provided herein. A spotlight is coupled to a vehicle and is configured to project light in a target direction. A controller is configured to wirelessly send command signals to the spotlight. A user-input device is in communication with the controller and is provided on a steering wheel of the vehicle. The command signals are based on user-input and control at least one of an aim direction and a light activation of the spotlight.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2017Publication date: March 14, 2019Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Paul Duncan, Doug H. Randlett, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Douglas Miller, Christopher Charles Hunt, Stuart C. Salter, Chad Hoover, Matthew Cramer Mullen
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Publication number: 20190032882Abstract: An illuminating vehicle window assembly includes a glass panel, a metallic layer secured to the glass panel, and a light source for illuminating the glass panel to produce an auxiliary brake light within the glass panel. Another exemplary illuminating vehicle window assembly includes a glass panel including a frit area, an optics device formed on the frit area, and a light source for illuminating the glass panel to produce an auxiliary brake light within the glass panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2017Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Chad Hoover, Christopher Charles Hunt, Doug H. Randlett
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Patent number: 10190742Abstract: An illuminating vehicle window assembly includes a glass panel, a metallic layer secured to the glass panel, and a light source for illuminating the glass panel to produce an auxiliary brake light within the glass panel. Another exemplary illuminating vehicle window assembly includes a glass panel including a frit area, an optics device formed on the frit area, and a light source for illuminating the glass panel to produce an auxiliary brake light within the glass panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Chad Hoover, Christopher Charles Hunt, Doug H. Randlett
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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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Patent number: 10118593Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a police vehicle monitor. An example disclosed police vehicle includes first beacons positioned on a chassis of the police vehicle, second beacons position on a lightbar of the police vehicle, and a police assistance unit. The example police assistance unit is to track a distance of wearable nodes associated with a police officer. Additionally, the example police assistance unit is to, in response to the distance satisfying a first threshold, lock doors and roll up windows of the police vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Pietro Buttolo, Stuart C. Salter, Doug H. Randlett, Christopher Charles Hunt, Matthew C. Mullen
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Patent number: 10106076Abstract: A warning indicator system for a vehicle side-view mirror includes light sources disposed to emit light in patterns and/or colors visible through a partially light-reflective surface. One or more processors are operatively configured to actuate the light sources in predetermined sequences defining a stealth mode, a pursuit mode, and a traffic advisor mode. The partially light-reflective surface may be a light transmitting substrate having a coating of a reflective substance provided in a thickness allowing at least a partial transmission of light therethrough. The light sources may be printed light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Disposing the light sources in desired patterns to emit desired colors on actuation in a predetermined sequence allows configuring the side mirrors to emit visible light signals indicative of the stealth mode, a pursuit mode, and a traffic advisor mode.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLCInventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stuart C. Salter, Doug H. Randlett, Matthew C. Mullen, Christopher Charles Hunt
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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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Publication number: 20180163942Abstract: A vehicle lighting assembly is provided herein. The vehicle lighting assembly includes a back panel configured to couple to a vehicle. A plurality of light sources emit a common wavelength of light. A first portion of the plurality of light sources is operably coupled with a luminescent structure. A second portion of light sources emits the common wavelength of light from an overmold material that is disposed outboard of the first and second portions of light sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Matthew Cramer Mullen, Christopher Charles Hunt, Doug H. Randlett
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Patent number: 9950657Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a police vehicle exterior light control. An example disclosed police vehicle includes first beacons positioned on a chassis of the police vehicle, second beacons positioned on a lightbar of the police vehicle, and a plurality of spotlights on the lightbar. The example police vehicle also includes a light control unit that tracks a location of wearable nodes associated with a police officer. Additionally, the light control unit illuminates the area around the police officer using selected ones of the plurality of spotlights.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Pietro Buttolo, Stuart C. Salter, Doug H. Randlett, Christopher Charles Hunt, Matthew C. Mullen
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Patent number: 9925917Abstract: A vehicle illumination apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an emitting layer comprising a plurality of printed light sources and configured to conform to an outer surface of a panel. The apparatus further comprises a reflective layer disposed on an interior surface of the emitting layer and a surface layer configured to seal an outer surface of the apparatus. A controller is configured to selectively activate the light sources to reveal a symbol defined by the emitting layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Christopher Charles Hunt, Chad Hoover, Doug H. Randlett
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Publication number: 20170368982Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a police vehicle exterior light control. An example disclosed police vehicle includes first beacons positioned on a chassis of the police vehicle, second beacons positioned on a lightbar of the police vehicle, and a plurality of spotlights on the lightbar. The example police vehicle also includes a light control unit that tracks a location of wearable nodes associated with a police officer. Additionally, the light control unit illuminates the area around the police officer using selected ones of the plurality of spotlights.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Pietro Buttolo, Stuart C. Salter, Doug H. Randlett, Christopher Charles Hunt, Matthew C. Mullen