Patents by Inventor Glenn Biddinger
Glenn Biddinger 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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Patent number: 11332077Abstract: A vehicle includes a housing disposed within a dashboard, a bin rotationally operable within the housing, and a hook integral to the bin and positionable around a post assembly integral to the housing, wherein the hook is operable between a design position when the bin is in a closed position, an open position when the bin is in a fully ajar position, and an assembly position when the bin is in an installation position.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Frank Qiukui Liu, Glenn Biddinger
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Patent number: 11084437Abstract: An apparatus for an interior vehicle compartment includes a seat adapted for moving in a travel direction and a movable console. The movable console includes a holder for removably receiving and holding a mobile computer having a display. The holder may be displaced between a stowed position and a deployed position. The display is presented for viewing by a vehicle passenger seated in the seat in both of those positions.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2020Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Shivraj Karthik Ranganathan, Manjil M Kale, Robert Michael Coury, Gary D. Mullen, Anthony Ligi, Jr., Glenn Biddinger
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Publication number: 20210221296Abstract: A vehicle includes a housing disposed within a dashboard, a bin rotationally operable within the housing, and a hook integral to the bin and positionable around a post assembly integral to the housing, wherein the hook is operable between a design position when the bin is in a closed position, an open position when the bin is in a fully ajar position, and an assembly position when the bin is in an installation position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2020Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Frank Qiukui Liu, Glenn Biddinger
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Patent number: 11059427Abstract: A storage bin assembly for vehicles includes a bin and a door. The door includes a latch-engaging surface that moves from a rest position when the door is opened. A latch pawl engages the latch-engaging surface of the door to prevent movement of the door to the open position when the latch pawl is in an engaged position. A push button actuator is disposed in a center portion of a dashboard structure. The push button actuator includes a cam surface that slidably engages the latch pawl and causes the latch pawl to move from the engaged position to a disengaged position to thereby unlatch the door.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Frank Qiukui Liu, Glenn Biddinger
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Publication number: 20200391664Abstract: A storage bin assembly for vehicles includes a bin and a door. The door includes a latch-engaging surface that moves from a rest position when the door is opened. A latch pawl engages the latch-engaging surface of the door to prevent movement of the door to the open position when the latch pawl is in an engaged position. A push button actuator is disposed in a center portion of a dashboard structure. The push button actuator includes a cam surface that slidably engages the latch pawl and causes the latch pawl to move from the engaged position to a disengaged position to thereby unlatch the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2019Publication date: December 17, 2020Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Frank Qiukui Liu, Glenn Biddinger
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Publication number: 20200148141Abstract: An apparatus for an interior vehicle compartment includes a seat adapted for moving in a travel direction and a movable console. The movable console includes a holder for removably receiving and holding a mobile computer having a display. The holder may be displaced between a stowed position and a deployed position. The display is presented for viewing by a vehicle passenger seated in the seat in both of those positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Shivraj Karthik Ranganathan, Manjil M Kale, Robert Michael Coury, Gary D. Mullen, Anthony Ligi, JR., Glenn Biddinger
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Patent number: 10576918Abstract: An apparatus for an interior vehicle compartment comprises a seat adapted for moving in a travel direction and a console coupled to the movable seat. The console may include one or more of the following: (a) a collapsible portion for collapsing as a body portion of the console travels with the movable seat in the travel direction; (b) a stepped interface for connecting with the movable seat; (c) a rear drawer with a tiltable door to facilitate access by rear passengers; and (d) a deployable holder for a mobile handheld computer. A stationary base may also be provided for supporting the console during movement, such as along guide rails, which base may contain HVAC components, such as ducts, or electronic components, such as wires. Instead of a mechanical connection using a stepped interface, the coupled movement may also be achieved by commonly controlled motors for the seat and console.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Shivraj Karthik Ranganathan, Manjil M. Kale, Robert Michael Coury, Gary D. Mullen, Anthony Ligi, Jr., Glenn Biddinger
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Patent number: 10377317Abstract: An apparatus for an interior vehicle compartment comprises a seat adapted for moving in a travel direction and a console coupled to the movable seat. The console may include one or more of the following: (a) a collapsible portion for collapsing as a body portion of the console travels with the movable seat in the travel direction; (b) a stepped interface for connecting with the movable seat; (c) a rear drawer with a tiltable door to facilitate access by rear passengers; and (d) a deployable holder for a mobile handheld computer. A stationary base may also be provided for supporting the console during movement, such as along guide rails, which base may contain HVAC components, such as ducts, or electronic components, such as wires. Instead of a mechanical connection using a stepped interface, the coupled movement may also be achieved by commonly controlled motors for the seat and console.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Shivraj Karthik Ranganathan, Manjil M. Kale, Robert Michael Coury, Gary D. Mullen, Anthony Ligi, Jr., Glenn Biddinger
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Patent number: 10351068Abstract: A glovebox assembly includes a housing having an aperture for accessing an interior volume. An inner flap is rotationally coupled to the housing and is operable to a securing position within the aperture that at least partially encloses the interior volume. An outer door is rotationally coupled to the housing and selectively operable to an open position to access the interior volume wherein the outer door is operable independently of the inner flap.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alan Moran, Glenn Biddinger, Ryan Kosior, Angela Zaetta, Linneya Knight
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Publication number: 20190152403Abstract: A glovebox assembly includes a housing having an aperture for accessing an interior volume. An inner flap is rotationally coupled to the housing and is operable to a securing position within the aperture that at least partially encloses the interior volume. An outer door is rotationally coupled to the housing and selectively operable to an open position to access the interior volume wherein the outer door is operable independently of the inner flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2017Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alan Moran, Glenn Biddinger, Ryan Kosior, Angela Zaetta, Linneya Knight
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Publication number: 20180272967Abstract: An apparatus for an interior vehicle compartment comprises a seat adapted for moving in a travel direction and a console coupled to the movable seat. The console may include one or more of the following: (a) a collapsible portion for collapsing as a body portion of the console travels with the movable seat in the travel direction; (b) a stepped interface for connecting with the movable seat; (c) a rear drawer with a tiltable door to facilitate access by rear passengers; and (d) a deployable holder for a mobile handheld computer. A stationary base may also be provided for supporting the console during movement, such as along guide rails, which base may contain HVAC components, such as ducts, or electronic components, such as wires. Instead of a mechanical connection using a stepped interface, the coupled movement may also be achieved by commonly controlled motors for the seat and console.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Shivraj Karthik Ranganathan, Manjil M. Kale, Robert Michael Coury, Gary D. Mullen, Anthony Ligi, JR., Glenn Biddinger
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Patent number: 10011240Abstract: An apparatus for an interior vehicle compartment comprises a seat adapted for moving in a travel direction and a console coupled to the movable seat. The console may include one or more of the following: (a) a collapsible portion for collapsing as a body portion of the console travels with the movable seat in the travel direction; (b) a stepped interface for connecting with the movable seat; (c) a rear drawer with a tiltable door to facilitate access by rear passengers; and (d) a deployable holder for a mobile handheld computer. A stationary base may also be provided for supporting the console during movement, such as along guide rails, which base may contain HVAC components, such as ducts, or electronic components, such as wires. Instead of a mechanical connection using a stepped interface, the coupled movement may also be achieved by commonly controlled motors for the seat and console.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Shivraj Karthik Ranganathan, Manjil M. Kale, Robert Michael Coury, Gary D. Mullen, Anthony Ligi, Jr., Glenn Biddinger
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Publication number: 20180162299Abstract: An apparatus for an interior vehicle compartment comprises a seat adapted for moving in a travel direction and a console coupled to the movable seat. The console may include one or more of the following: (a) a collapsible portion for collapsing as a body portion of the console travels with the movable seat in the travel direction; (b) a stepped interface for connecting with the movable seat; (c) a rear drawer with a tiltable door to facilitate access by rear passengers; and (d) a deployable holder for a mobile handheld computer. A stationary base may also be provided for supporting the console during movement, such as along guide rails, which base may contain HVAC components, such as ducts, or electronic components, such as wires. Instead of a mechanical connection using a stepped interface, the coupled movement may also be achieved by commonly controlled motors for the seat and console.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Shivraj Karthik Ranganathan, Manjil M. Kale, Robert Michael Coury, Gary D. Mullen, Anthony Ligi, JR., Glenn Biddinger
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Publication number: 20180162283Abstract: An apparatus for an interior vehicle compartment comprises a seat adapted for moving in a travel direction and a console coupled to the movable seat. The console may include one or more of the following: (a) a collapsible portion for collapsing as a body portion of the console travels with the movable seat in the travel direction; (b) a stepped interface for connecting with the movable seat; (c) a rear drawer with a tiltable door to facilitate access by rear passengers; and (d) a deployable holder for a mobile handheld computer. A stationary base may also be provided for supporting the console during movement, such as along guide rails, which base may contain HVAC components, such as ducts, or electronic components, such as wires. Instead of a mechanical connection using a stepped interface, the coupled movement may also be achieved by commonly controlled motors for the seat and console.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Shivraj Karthik Ranganathan, Manjil M. Kale, Robert Michael Coury, Gary D. Mullen, Anthony Ligi, JR., Glenn Biddinger