Patents by Inventor Christopher R. WESTFALL

Christopher R. WESTFALL 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).

  • Systems and methods for deploying parcel trays on hinged vehicle closure members
    Patent number: 11491919
    Abstract: Vehicle parcel tray systems may be provided for exchanging goods or other items between authorized users and the vehicle. A parcel tray of the parcel tray system may be automatically deployed for exchanging the goods or other items as part of an automated delivery process. The parcel tray may be configured to move in unison with a vehicle closure member via an actuator system that operably links movement of the parcel tray with that of the closure member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher R. Westfall
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEPLOYING PARCEL TRAYS ON HINGED VEHICLE CLOSURE MEMBERS
    Publication number: 20220144179
    Abstract: This disclosure details exemplary vehicle parcel tray systems for exchanging goods or other items between authorized users and the vehicle. A parcel tray of the parcel tray system may be automatically deployed for exchanging the goods or other items as part of an automated delivery process. The parcel tray may be configured to move in unison with a vehicle closure member via an actuator system that operably links movement of the parcel tray with that of the closure member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher R. WESTFALL