Patents by Inventor Gary Boothroyd

Gary Boothroyd 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: 8335599
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a system for determining the location of a wireless device with respect to a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a plurality of antennas positioned about the vehicle for receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal from the wireless device. The RF signal corresponds to at least one of a command and status related to a predetermined vehicle operation. The system further comprises a controller operably coupled to each antenna. The controller is configured to generate a location signal indicative of the location of the wireless device based on the arrival time of the RF signal at one or more antennas of the plurality of antennas and to control the operation of the predetermined vehicle operation based on the location signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Greg Dickerhoof, Gary Boothroyd
  • Patent number: 8335598
    Abstract: A system for determining the location of a portable wireless device with respect to a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a plurality of antennas and a controller. The antennas are positioned about the vehicle for receiving a wireless signal from the portable wireless device. The portable wireless device for being carried by a user and the wireless signal corresponding to at least one of a command and status related to a predetermined vehicle operation. The controller for being operably coupled to each antenna. The controller being configured to generate a location signal indicative of the location of the portable wireless device based on an arrival time of the wireless signal at one or more antennas of the plurality of antennas. The controller being configured to perform the predetermined vehicle operation based on the location signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Greg Dickerhoof, Gary Boothroyd
  • Publication number: 20120136511
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a system for determining the location of a wireless device with respect to a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a plurality of antennas positioned about the vehicle for receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal from the wireless device. The RF signal corresponds to at least one of a command and status related to a predetermined vehicle operation. The system further comprises a controller operably coupled to each antenna. The controller is configured to generate a location signal indicative of the location of the wireless device based on the arrival time of the RF signal at one or more antennas of the plurality of antennas and to control the operation of the predetermined vehicle operation based on the location signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Greg Dickerhoof, Gary Boothroyd
  • Publication number: 20100076622
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a system for determining the location of a wireless device with respect to a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a plurality of antennas positioned about the vehicle for receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal from the wireless device. The RF signal corresponds to at least one of a command and status related to a predetermined vehicle operation. The system further comprises a controller operably coupled to each antenna. The controller is configured to generate a location signal indicative of the location of the wireless device based on the arrival time of the RF signal at one or more antennas of the plurality of antennas and to control the operation of the predetermined vehicle operation based on the location signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Greg Dickerhoof, Gary Boothroyd
  • Publication number: 20090323301
    Abstract: An integrated relay system includes an automotive relay and a terminal interface. The automotive relay includes switching contacts and a casing. The casing at least partially surrounds the switching contacts and includes an aperture. The terminal interface is electrically connected with at least one of the switching contacts and is configured to receive a portion of a fuse. The terminal interface also passes through aperture and extends away from the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Gibbons, Christopher J. Darr, Gary Boothroyd