Patents by Inventor DENNIS MICHAEL HARRIGAN

DENNIS MICHAEL HARRIGAN 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: 10060544
    Abstract: Systems are provided for a noise attenuation device for a valve. In one example, a system may include a single noise attenuation device located below a base of a fill limit vent valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Xiankai Song, Zhe Li, Dennis Michael Harrigan, Sr., Rodolfo Palma, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20180141432
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a reservoir including a ratcheting support column. In one example, a support column for a reservoir includes a first portion and a second portion configured to move toward each other when pressed together. The first portion and second portion do not move away from each other when they are urged in opposite directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph Demaria, Dennis Michael Harrigan, SR., Frank Joseph Topolovec, Daniel Frank Cragel
  • Publication number: 20170248243
    Abstract: Systems are provided for a noise attenuation device for a valve. In one example, a system may include a single noise attenuation device located below a base of a fill limit vent valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Xiankai Song, Zhe Li, Dennis Michael Harrigan, SR., Rodolfo Palma, SR.
  • Publication number: 20160214657
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a cargo bed extension having a base that is operable to translate relative to, and stow beneath a vehicle cargo bed. The cargo bed extension also includes a pair of opposing secondary sidewalls extending from the base that are adapted to latch to opposing sides of the cargo bed. The cargo bed extension further includes a tailgate pivotally coupled to the base and capable of selectively retaining to the cargo bed when the base is stowed. The tailgate is further capable of retaining to the secondary sidewalls when the base is extended.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Frank Joseph Topolovec, Heather L. Knechtges, Dennis Michael Harrigan
  • Patent number: 9393863
    Abstract: A system for diffusing a fuel flow for a vehicle. The system includes a fuel tank, containing fuel in both liquid and vapor form. A fuel filler spud extends from a fuel inlet on the exterior of the vehicle into the fuel tank and defines a fuel outlet there. A diffuser is mounted on the fuel filler spud for diffusing fuel flowing into the tank. The diffuser can take the form of a tongue-like protrusion, which can have flow channels or grooves, as well as flow diverters, which can be arranged in a matrix in the fuel outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Topolovec, Dennis Michael Harrigan, Daniel Frank Cragel
  • Publication number: 20150231967
    Abstract: A system for diffusing a fuel flow for a vehicle. The system includes a fuel tank, containing fuel in both liquid and vapor form. A fuel filler spud extends from a fuel inlet on the exterior of the vehicle into the fuel tank and defines a fuel outlet there. A diffuser is mounted on the fuel filler spud for diffusing fuel flowing into the tank. The diffuser can take the form of a tongue-like protrusion, which can have flow channels or grooves, as well as flow diverters, which can be arranged in a matrix in the fuel outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: FRANK TOPOLOVEC, DENNIS MICHAEL HARRIGAN, DANIEL FRANK CRAGEL