Patents by Inventor David Woodhouse

David Woodhouse 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).

  • Patent number: 7509635
    Abstract: A file updating process where a seed file is to be updated or revised to match a target file utilizes cached checking data to increase efficiency. Initially, target file checking data for one or more blocks of the target file are generated. These target file checking data are then stored to cache memory. In a similar manner, seed file checking data corresponding to one or more blocks of the seed file are generated. Then, during the updating process, the seed file checking data are compared with the target file checking data stored in memory to identify any differences between blocks of the seed file and blocks of the target file. If any differences are identified, the old seed file blocks are replaced with newly downloaded target file blocks. Alternatively, the old seed file blocks may be reconstructed in a manner such that they match the target file blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Red Hat, Inc.
    Inventor: David Woodhouse
  • Patent number: 7445275
    Abstract: A vehicle sunroof including a sunroof frame mounted to a vehicle roof opening and having opposing lateral sides. The sunroof frame has an outer edge adjacent to the outer surface of the vehicle roof and an inner edge located within the vehicle cabin. The vehicle sunroof also includes a number of solar panels. Each solar panel includes a solar collection surface for collecting sunlight for producing solar energy. The solar panels extend between and are connected to the opposing lateral sides of the sunroof frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Woodhouse, Tyler Blake, Freeman Thomas
  • Patent number: 7399027
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle is disclosed with a vehicle body, an ornamental fascia mounted to a front end of the vehicle body and a structural member mounted to the vehicle body front end. The structural member extends through the ornamental fascia to an exterior side of the vehicle body for a compact arrangement of structural, functional and design characteristics of the vehicle front end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Woodhouse, Tyler Blake, Freeman Thomas
  • Publication number: 20080163555
    Abstract: A door handle system for an automotive vehicle door includes a door handle and a body panel. The body panel is moveable between a flush position and a recessed position. If the body panel is in the flush position, portions of the door handle are concealed. If the body panel is in the recessed position, portions of the door handle are visible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Freeman Thomas, David Woodhouse, Jordan Bennett
  • Publication number: 20080164710
    Abstract: A headrest for an automotive vehicle is attached with the vehicle but not with a seat for the vehicle. The headrest may move relative to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Freeman Thomas, Kris Tomasson, David Woodhouse, Brian White
  • Publication number: 20080164725
    Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle body and a module. The vehicle body has a front end and a rear end with an opening formed through the rear end. The module is sized to be received within the rear end opening. The module has at least a portion of a vehicle interior mounted therein. The module is adapted to be inserted into the opening of the rear end to cooperate with the vehicle body to form the at least a portion of the vehicle interior. A modular vehicle interior system is disclosed with a module which is sized to be received within a rear end opening of a vehicle body. A method for assembling a vehicle interior is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Freeman Thomas, Kris Tomasson, David Woodhouse, Jordan Bennett, Matthew Edwards
  • Patent number: 7322636
    Abstract: A passenger vehicle is provided with a vehicle body, a first door, and a second door. The vehicle body has front and rear ends with a door opening formed through a lateral side of the vehicle body. The door opening allows passenger ingress and egress to and from an interior of the vehicle. The first door is pivotally connected to the vehicle body at an upper region of the door opening for partially enclosing an upper portion of the door opening. The second door is pivotally connected to the vehicle body at a lower region of the door opening for enclosing a lower portion of the door opening. The first and second doors cooperate to collectively enclose the door opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Woodhouse, Kris Tomasson, Jordan Bennett, Matthew Edwards
  • Patent number: 7296844
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle body with a passenger compartment and a door opening to the passenger compartment. A door is pivotally mounted to the door opening with an inclined axis which may extend laterally outboard and downward relative to the vehicle body in a rearward direction of the vehicle. The door opening may be provided through a sidewall and a roof of the vehicle; and the door may be provided with a side panel and a roof panel to match the door opening. Also disclosed is a hinge arrangement for attaching the door to the vehicle body at an upper region and a rearward region of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Woodhouse, Tyler Blake, Freeman Thomas
  • Publication number: 20070158978
    Abstract: A vehicle sunroof including a sunroof frame mounted to a vehicle roof opening and having opposing lateral sides. The sunroof frame has an outer edge adjacent to the outer surface of the vehicle roof and an inner edge located within the vehicle cabin. The vehicle sunroof also includes a number of solar panels. Each solar panel includes a solar collection surface for collecting sunlight for producing solar energy. The solar panels extend between and are connected to the opposing lateral sides of the sunroof frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: David Woodhouse, Tyler Blake, Freeman Thomas
  • Patent number: D549149
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Freeman Thomas, David Woodhouse, Jordan Bennett
  • Patent number: D550145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Henrik Fisker, John Paxton, David Woodhouse
  • Patent number: D554033
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Hill, David Woodhouse
  • Patent number: D559742
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Freeman Thomas, David Woodhouse, Jordan Bennett
  • Patent number: D561646
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Freeman Thomas, David Woodhouse, Andreas Nilsson, Jeremy Leng
  • Patent number: D561658
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Freeman Thomas, David Woodhouse, Andreas Nilsson, Jeremy Leng
  • Patent number: D561665
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Freeman Thomas, David Woodhouse, Andreas Nilsson, Jeremy Leng
  • Patent number: D563277
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Freeman Thomas, David Woodhouse, Jordan Bennett
  • Patent number: D580345
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: John Paxton, Freeman Thomas, David Woodhouse
  • Patent number: D584996
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Stuart Jamieson, Freeman Thomas, David Woodhouse, Ehab Kaoud
  • Patent number: D594890
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Stuart Jamieson, Freeman Thomas, David Woodhouse