Patents by Inventor CHRISTOPHER ROBERT WESTFALL
CHRISTOPHER ROBERT 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).
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Publication number: 20230347829Abstract: A vehicle storage system includes a base that is configured to be disposed on seating assemblies within a rear seating space. A first partition is coupled to the base, and the first partition extends along a first edge of the base. A second partition is spaced from the first partition. The second partition is coupled to the base and extends along a second opposing edge of the base. A cross member is coupled to a top edge of each of the first partition and the second partition. The cross member extends adjacent to a headliner.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Christopher Robert Westfall, John Granger Opfer, Adam C. Carlson, Matthew Williams, Samuel Martin Hoff
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Patent number: 11738691Abstract: A vehicle storage system includes a base that is configured to be disposed on seating assemblies within a rear seating space. A first partition is coupled to the base, and the first partition extends along a first edge of the base. A second partition is spaced from the first partition. The second partition is coupled to the base and extends along a second opposing edge of the base. A cross member is coupled to a top edge of each of the first partition and the second partition. The cross member extends adjacent to a headliner.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Christopher Robert Westfall, John Granger Opfer, Adam C. Carlson, Matthew Williams, Samuel Martin Hoff
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Patent number: 11623574Abstract: A vehicle module system is disclosed. The system includes a track assembly operably coupled with a body of a vehicle. One or more modules may be removably and slidably coupled with the track assembly. The modules include base structure defining an attachment point. A rail feature is disposed along a bottom portion of the base structure. An attachment feature having a retainer for removably coupling to the attachment point to the base structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Anthony Prozzi, Tyler Carpenter, Jeremy John Malick, John Galin, Christopher Robert Westfall, Andres Almeida Senatore, Daniel Boccuccia, Siddharthan Selvasekar
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Publication number: 20220348145Abstract: A vehicle storage system includes a base that is configured to be disposed on seating assemblies within a rear seating space. A first partition is coupled to the base, and the first partition extends along a first edge of the base. A second partition is spaced from the first partition. The second partition is coupled to the base and extends along a second opposing edge of the base. A cross member is coupled to a top edge of each of the first partition and the second partition. The cross member extends adjacent to a headliner.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2021Publication date: November 3, 2022Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Christopher Robert Westfall, John Granger Opfer, Adam C. Carlson, Matthew Williams, Samuel Martin Hoff
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Publication number: 20220144178Abstract: A vehicle module system is disclosed. The system includes a track assembly operably coupled with a body of a vehicle. One or more modules may be removably and slidably coupled with the track assembly. The modules include base structure defining an attachment point. A rail feature is disposed along a bottom portion of the base structure. An attachment feature having a retainer for removably coupling to the attachment point to the base structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Anthony Prozzi, Tyler Carpenter, Jeremy John Malick, John Galin, Christopher Robert Westfall, Andres Almeida Senatore, Daniel Boccuccia, Siddharthan Selvasekar
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Patent number: 11267368Abstract: A vehicle module system is disclosed. The system includes a track assembly operably coupled with a body of a vehicle. One or more modules may be removably and slidably coupled with the track assembly. The modules include base structure defining an attachment point. A rail feature is disposed along a bottom portion of the base structure. An attachment feature having a retainer for removably coupling to the attachment point to the base structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Anthony Prozzi, Tyler Carpenter, Jeremy John Malick, John Galin, Christopher Robert Westfall, Andres Almeida Senatore, Daniel Boccuccia, Siddharthan Selvasekar
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Patent number: 11104261Abstract: A vehicular module attachment assembly includes a vehicular cabin module having a peg that includes a foot. A locking device is slidably coupled to the peg. A slot is formed in a cabin floor including first and second grooves configured to retain the foot. The locking device adjusts between an unlocked position, wherein the peg is slidable between the first and second grooves, and a locked position, wherein the peg is retained in the second groove.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Christopher Robert Westfall
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Patent number: 10889193Abstract: An electrically-propelled vehicle includes a traction battery and a conductive charging pad disposed beneath the vehicle and electrically coupled to the battery. The charging pad is configured to transfer power from at least one contact extension disposed at a charge station to charge the battery. A height from ground of the charging pad is configured to cause electrical engagement of the contact extension as a result of the vehicle entering a parking space proximate the charge station.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Christopher Robert Westfall, Rathi Kannan Munukur, Christopher W. Bell, John Paul Gibeau
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Publication number: 20200398702Abstract: A vehicle module system is disclosed. The system includes a track assembly operably coupled with a body of a vehicle. One or more modules may be removably and slidably coupled with the track assembly. The modules include base structure defining an attachment point. A rail feature is disposed along a bottom portion of the base structure. An attachment feature having a retainer for removably coupling to the attachment point to the base structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Anthony Prozzi, Tyler Carpenter, Jeremy John Malick, John Galin, Christopher Robert Westfall, Andres Almeida Senatore, Daniel Boccuccia, Siddharthan Selvasekar
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Patent number: 10800293Abstract: A vehicle module system is disclosed. The system includes a track assembly operably coupled with a body of a vehicle. One or more modules may be removably and slidably coupled with the track assembly. The modules include base structure defining an attachment point. A rail feature is disposed along a bottom portion of the base structure. An attachment feature having a retainer for removably coupling to the attachment point to the base structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Anthony Prozzi, Tyler Carpenter, Jeremy John Malick, John Galin, Christopher Robert Westfall, Andres Almeida Senatore, Daniel Boccuccia, Siddharthan Selvasekar
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Patent number: 10744396Abstract: A system includes a support structure that includes a bottom surface and a connector plate pivotably connected to the bottom surface, and a device including a wheel, the device being releaseably connectable to the connector plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Christopher Robert Westfall, Melvin Alfredo Dominguez, Kilian Vas, Tobias Ricke, Uwe Wagner
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Patent number: 10703252Abstract: A cargo management system includes a support, having a plurality of receivers, a key, including a tongue that may be inserted into one receiver of the plurality of receivers and a locking mechanism releasably securing the key to the support and the tongue in the receiver. A first point of a strap is captured between the tongue and the receiver and extended over the cargo to be transported. A second key is then inserted into a second receiver to secure a second point of the strap and thereby hold the cargo in position on the support.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Christopher Robert Westfall
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Publication number: 20200189405Abstract: An electrically-propelled vehicle includes a traction battery and a conductive charging pad disposed beneath the vehicle and electrically coupled to the battery. The charging pad is configured to transfer power from at least one contact extension disposed at a charge station to charge the battery. A height from ground of the charging pad is configured to cause electrical engagement of the contact extension as a result of the vehicle entering a parking space proximate the charge station.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Christopher Robert WESTFALL, Rathi Kannan MUNUKUR, Christopher W. BELL, John Paul GIBEAU
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Publication number: 20200055423Abstract: A vehicle module system is disclosed. The system includes a track assembly operably coupled with a body of a vehicle. One or more modules may be removably and slidably coupled with the track assembly. The modules include base structure defining an attachment point. A rail feature is disposed along a bottom portion of the base structure. An attachment feature having a retainer for removably coupling to the attachment point to the base structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Anthony Prozzi, Tyler Carpenter, Jeremy John Malick, John Galin, Christopher Robert Westfall, Andres Almeida Senatore, Daniel Boccuccia, Siddharthan Selvasekar
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Patent number: 10563859Abstract: An apparatus is provided for distributing indirect lighting and airflow to an individual passenger in a motor vehicle. That apparatus includes a vent body having an air inlet and an air outlet. An air valve is carried on the vent body. The air valve is displaceable between an open position and a closed position. A flexible air guide carried on the vent body is adapted to direct air from the air outlet toward the individual passenger.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Christopher Robert Westfall
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Patent number: 10486502Abstract: An apparatus for shielding an occupant of a motor vehicle from sunlight passing through the side windows of the motor vehicle includes a guideway and a shade. The guideway includes a first open lateral end and a second open lateral end. The shade is displaceable along the guideway between a first use position projecting from the first open lateral end, a second use position projecting form the second open lateral end and an intermediate stowed position. A method of shielding an occupant of a motor vehicle from sunlight passing through a first side window and a second side window is also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Christopher Robert Westfall
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Publication number: 20190338942Abstract: An apparatus is provided for distributing indirect lighting and airflow to an individual passenger in a motor vehicle. That apparatus includes a vent body having an air inlet and an air outlet. An air valve is carried on the vent body. The air valve is displaceable between an open position and a closed position. A flexible air guide carried on the vent body is adapted to direct air from the air outlet toward the individual passenger.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2018Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventor: Christopher Robert Westfall
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Publication number: 20190337440Abstract: A vehicular module attachment assembly includes a vehicular cabin module having a peg that includes a foot. A locking device is slidably coupled to the peg. A slot is formed in a cabin floor including first and second grooves configured to retain the foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2018Publication date: November 7, 2019Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Christopher Robert Westfall
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Publication number: 20190255918Abstract: An apparatus for shielding an occupant of a motor vehicle from sunlight passing through the side windows of the motor vehicle includes a guideway and a shade. The guideway includes a first open lateral end and a second open lateral end. The shade is displaceable along the guideway between a first use position projecting from the first open lateral end, a second use position projecting form the second open lateral end and an intermediate stowed position. A method of shielding an occupant of a motor vehicle from sunlight passing through a first side window and a second side window is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2018Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventor: Christopher Robert Westfall
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Publication number: 20190255985Abstract: A cargo management system includes a support, having a plurality of receivers, a key, including a tongue that may be inserted into one receiver of the plurality of receivers and a locking mechanism releasably securing the key to the support and the tongue in the receiver. A first point of a strap is captured between the tongue and the receiver and extended over the cargo to be transported. A second key is then inserted into a second receiver to secure a second point of the strap and thereby hold the cargo in position on the support.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2018Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventor: Christopher Robert Westfall