Patents by Inventor Dennis Montville

Dennis Montville 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).

  • System and method for operating an automotive liftgate
    Patent number: 7547058
    Abstract: A system for operating an automotive liftgate includes a motor drive adapted for positioning the liftgate, and at least one telescopic strut positioned between the liftgate and an adjacent body structure. A controller operates the motor drive so as to place the liftgate in a predetermined position, such as a fully closed or fully opened position, in the event that a sensor detects unintended movement of the liftgate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel King, Greg Conner, Ryan Hanson, Michael Wrobel, Jr., Colm Deloughery, Dennis Montville
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN AUTOMOTIVE LIFTGATE
    Publication number: 20070262609
    Abstract: A system for operating an automotive liftgate includes a motor drive adapted for positioning the liftgate, and at least one telescopic strut positioned between the liftgate and an adjacent body structure. A controller operates the motor drive so as to place the liftgate in a predetermined position, such as a fully closed or fully opened position, in the event that a sensor detects unintended movement of the liftgate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel King, Greg Conner, Ryan Hanson, Michael Wrobel, Colm Deloughery, Dennis Montville