Patents by Inventor Edgar Edward Donabedian
Edgar Edward Donabedian 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: 20220402316Abstract: A tow hook includes a monolithic additively manufactured side wall defining a vehicle attachment member, a hollow main body extending from the vehicle attachment member, and a hollow towing member extending from the hollow main body. The vehicle attachment member is configured to rigidly attached to a vehicle and the hollow towing member is configured to securely attach to a towing machine such that the vehicle is towable via the tow hook. The vehicle attachment member can be a threaded shaft with a bore extending along a length of the threaded shaft. The side includes a chamfered plurality of apertures extending from an inner surface of the side wall to an outer surface of the side wall, and having with an inner dimension along a length direction of the hollow main body greater than an inner dimension along a circumferential direction of the hollow main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2021Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Edgar Edward Donabedian, David D. Friske, Mikhail Minevich, Michael Joseph Niksa, Nicholas Dornik
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Publication number: 20220097136Abstract: A method of joining parts includes additively manufacturing a first part in a green state. The first part defines at least one receiving feature and the method includes placing a second part into the at least one receiving feature and forming an assembly, and sintering the assembly such that volumetric shrinkage of the first part secures the second part to the first part. The first part can be binder jet additively manufactured, for example metal binder jet additively manufactured. Non-limiting examples of the at least one receiving feature include a slot, a T-shaped slot, an L-shaped slot, a key-hole slot, an aperture, a clip, a flange, and combinations thereof, and non-limiting examples of the second part include a ball stud, a T-head stud, an L-head stud, a bolt, a nut, a flange, and a bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael James Freeman, Edgar Edward Donabedian
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Patent number: 11281818Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward a method that includes simulating, by an adhesive analytic model, transformation of at least one vehicular joint joined by a selected adhesive based on one or more system variables, and outputting, by the adhesive analytic model, an adhesive analysis identifying deformation for the selected adhesive along the at least one vehicular joint based on the simulated transformation and a deformation rating scale.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Ford Motor CompanyInventors: Edgar Edward Donabedian, Scott Christopher Sterbenz, Thomas Norton, Darrin Neil Wagner, Forrest W. Eddings
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Patent number: 10913500Abstract: A body structure reinforcement includes a reinforcement body and a connecting flange integral with the reinforcement body. Body structures incorporating one or more shell structures and the body structure reinforcement are disclosed along with methods for making the body structure reinforcement and the body structures.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Edgar Edward Donabedian, John Joyce, Michael Joseph Lee, Michael James Freeman
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Patent number: 10882563Abstract: An anti-flutter structure, or reinforcement panel, for a roof panel supported on transversely extending roof bows. The reinforcement panel is attached to at least one of the roof bows with the flanges being disposed above the roof bow. The flanges extend longitudinally, and are resiliently compressed by the roof panel. The reinforcement panel has a body and flanges laterally flanking the body. The body is attached to one of the roof bows with the flanges being disposed above the roof bow. The anti-flutter material is disposed between the flanges and the roof panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2019Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Edgar Edward Donabedian, Darrin Neil Wagner
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Publication number: 20200346696Abstract: A body structure reinforcement includes a reinforcement body and a connecting flange integral with the reinforcement body. Body structures incorporating one or more shell structures and the body structure reinforcement are disclosed along with methods for making the body structure reinforcement and the body structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2019Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Edgar Edward Donabedian, John Joyce, Michael Joseph Lee, Michael James Freeman
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Publication number: 20200279026Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward a method that includes simulating, by an adhesive analytic model, transformation of at least one vehicular joint joined by a selected adhesive based on one or more system variables, and outputting, by the adhesive analytic model, an adhesive analysis identifying deformation for the selected adhesive along the at least one vehicular joint based on the simulated transformation and a deformation rating scale.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: Ford Motor CompanyInventors: Edgar Edward Donabedian, Scott Christopher Sterbenz, Thomas Norton, Darrin Neil Wagner, Forrest W. Eddings
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Publication number: 20200140019Abstract: An anti-flutter structure, or reinforcement panel, for a roof panel supported on transversely extending roof bows. The reinforcement panel is attached to at least one of the roof bows with the flanges being disposed above the roof bow. The flanges extend longitudinally, and are resiliently compressed by the roof panel. The reinforcement panel has a body and flanges laterally flanking the body. The body is attached to one of the roof bows with the flanges being disposed above the roof bow. The anti-flutter material is disposed between the flanges and the roof panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Edgar Edward DONABEDIAN, Darrin Neil WAGNER
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Patent number: 10526021Abstract: An anti-flutter structure, or reinforcement panel, for a roof panel supported on transversely extending roof bows. The reinforcement panel is attached to at least one of the roof bows with the flanges being disposed above the roof bow. The flanges extend longitudinally, and are resiliently compressed by the roof panel. The reinforcement panel has a body and flanges laterally flanking the body. The body is attached to one of the roof bows with the flanges being disposed above the roof bow. The anti-flutter material is disposed between the flanges and the roof panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Edgar Edward Donabedian, Darrin Neil Wagner
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Publication number: 20190061827Abstract: An anti-flutter structure, or reinforcement panel, for a roof panel supported on transversely extending roof bows. The reinforcement panel is attached to at least one of the roof bows with the flanges being disposed above the roof bow. The flanges extend longitudinally, and are resiliently compressed by the roof panel. The reinforcement panel has a body and flanges laterally flanking the body. The body is attached to one of the roof bows with the flanges being disposed above the roof bow. The anti-flutter material is disposed between the flanges and the roof panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Edgar Edward DONABEDIAN, Darrin Neil WAGNER
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Patent number: 10093360Abstract: A vehicle roof structure assembly includes a mounting bracket having a first aperture disposed therethrough. The vehicle roof structure assembly further includes a roof bow having a longitudinal body portion defining an inner channel. The longitudinal body portion includes a bottom wall having a second aperture axially aligned with the first aperture. The vehicle roof structure assembly further includes an insert block disposed within the inner channel of the roof bow. The insert block defines a third aperture disposed through a thickness of the insert block. The third aperture is axially aligned with the first aperture and the second aperture. The vehicle roof structure assembly further includes a fastener disposed through the first aperture, the second aperture, and the third aperture to rigidly secure the roof bow to the mounting bracket, and to rigidly secure the insert block to the roof bow.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Edgar Edward Donabedian, Robert Reiners, Darrin Neil Wagner, Yu-Kan Hu, Leonard Anthony Shaner
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Patent number: 10081393Abstract: A vehicle canopy includes a vehicle body defining a roof opening. A roof is connected to the vehicle body across the roof opening. A headliner is supported by at least one of the vehicle body and the roof. A frame is supported by the vehicle body. A fabric partition is engaged with the frame and extends across the roof opening between the headliner and the roof. The fabric partition may assist in preventing occupant test dummies and/or other objects from moving through the roof opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2017Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Edgar Edward Donabedian, Darrin Neil Wagner, Mark Keller, Bruno M. Barthelemy
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Publication number: 20180215416Abstract: A vehicle roof structure assembly includes a mounting bracket having a first aperture disposed therethrough. The vehicle roof structure assembly further includes a roof bow having a longitudinal body portion defining an inner channel. The longitudinal body portion includes a bottom wall having a second aperture axially aligned with the first aperture. The vehicle roof structure assembly further includes an insert block disposed within the inner channel of the roof bow. The insert block defines a third aperture disposed through a thickness of the insert block. The third aperture is axially aligned with the first aperture and the second aperture. The vehicle roof structure assembly further includes a fastener disposed through the first aperture, the second aperture, and the third aperture to rigidly secure the roof bow to the mounting bracket, and to rigidly secure the insert block to the roof bow.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Edgar Edward Donabedian, Robert REINERS, Darrin Neil WAGNER, Yu-Kan HU, Leonard Anthony SHANER
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Patent number: 10011304Abstract: A vehicle rocker assembly is provided. The vehicle rocker assembly may include an outer panel, a side sill, and an insert. The side sill may define at least two cavities with the outer panel. The insert may be disposed in the cavities. The insert may include a longitudinally extending U-shaped carrier and a plurality of reinforcement members attached to the U-shape carrier. The plurality of reinforcement members may be spaced apart from a bottom of the U-shaped carrier by a predetermined distance.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2017Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Edgar Edward Donabedian, Leonard Anthony Shaner, Darrin Neil Wagner, Yu-Kan Hu
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Patent number: 9855972Abstract: A vehicle roof support structure including a pair of reinforcing truss members. The roof support structure includes a header, a roof bow, right and left roof rails, and a center roof support. The trusses form triangular reinforcing structures on the driver-side and passenger-side.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Muhsin M. Hamdoon, Marwan Ahmad Elbkaily, Viktor Kostrominov, Darrin Neil Wagner, Edgar Edward Donabedian
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Patent number: 9771108Abstract: A vehicle assembly is provided. The vehicle assembly includes a roof panel, a bodyside panel and a bolt. The roof panel and bodyside panel collectively form a roof ditch. The bolt includes a stud that has first and second distal portions. The first and second distal portions include first and second threaded portions, respectively. The first distal portion extends outwardly from one of the roof and bodyside panels and the second distal portion extending outwardly from the other of the roof and bodyside panels and into the roof ditch.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Edgar Edward Donabedian, Darrin Neil Wagner, Azaz Khatri
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Patent number: 9758192Abstract: A vehicle body assembly including a frame with an outrigger secured to the frame below a passenger compartment. The passenger compartment includes a plurality of pillars supporting a roof, a first rocker assembly and a second rocker assembly disposed on opposite sides of the passenger compartment. The outrigger is secured to the frame below the passenger compartment, inboard of the rocker assembly and outboard of the roof to protect the roof in side impact collisions. The outriggers transfer the side impact loads to the frame rails that are disposed inboard of the roof rails.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Muhsin M. Hamdoon, Marwan Ahmad Elbkaily, Yalla Abushawashi, Darrin Neil Wagner, Edgar Edward Donabedian
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Publication number: 20170217500Abstract: A vehicle canopy includes a vehicle body defining a roof opening. A roof is connected to the vehicle body across the roof opening. A headliner is supported by at least one of the vehicle body and the roof. A frame is supported by the vehicle body. A fabric partition is engaged with the frame and extends across the roof opening between the headliner and the roof. The fabric partition may assist in preventing occupant test dummies and/or other objects from moving through the roof opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Edgar Edward Donabedian, Darrin Neil Wagner, Mark Keller, Bruno M. Barthelemy
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Patent number: 9669878Abstract: A vehicle canopy includes a vehicle body defining a roof opening. A roof is connected to the vehicle body across the roof opening. A headliner is supported by at least one of the vehicle body and the roof. A frame is supported by the vehicle body. A fabric partition is engaged with the frame and extends across the roof opening between the headliner and the roof. The fabric partition may assist in preventing occupant test dummies and/or other objects from moving through the roof opening.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2015Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Edgar Edward Donabedian, Darrin Neil Wagner, Mark Keller, Bruno M. Barthelemy
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Publication number: 20170036706Abstract: A vehicle assembly is provided. The vehicle assembly includes a roof panel, a bodyside panel and a bolt. The roof panel and bodyside panel collectively form a roof ditch. The bolt includes a stud that has first and second distal portions. The first and second distal portions include first and second threaded portions, respectively. The first distal portion extends outwardly from one of the roof and bodyside panels and the second distal portion extending outwardly from the other of the roof and bodyside panels and into the roof ditch.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2015Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Edgar Edward DONABEDIAN, Darrin Neil WAGNER, Azaz KHATRI