Patents by Inventor James A Gallo
James A Gallo 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: 11427201Abstract: A vehicle includes active grill shutters and a controller. The active grill shutters are configured to open to increase a drag on the vehicle and to close to decrease the drag on the vehicle. The controller is programmed to, in response to regenerative braking via an electric machine and an absence of friction braking, transition or maintain the active grill shutters to or in a closed position. The controller is further programmed to, in response to friction braking, transition or maintain the active grill shutters to or in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Brandon Jay Woodland, Zachary March, Bryan Michael Bolger, Joseph James Gallo
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Publication number: 20220176967Abstract: A vehicle includes active grill shutters and a controller. The active grill shutters are configured to open to increase a drag on the vehicle and to close to decrease the drag on the vehicle. The controller is programmed to, in response to regenerative braking via an electric machine and an absence of friction braking, transition or maintain the active grill shutters to or in a closed position. The controller is further programmed to, in response to friction braking, transition or maintain the active grill shutters to or in the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Brandon Jay Woodland, Zachary March, Bryan Michael Bolger, Joseph James Gallo
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Patent number: 11180203Abstract: A method and an apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fascia having a first fascia portion that is selectively moveable relative to a second fascia portion, and an engine shield that has at least a first shield panel and a second shield panel. The first shield panel has a first portion that moves with the first fascia portion and a second portion that is connected to a vehicle static structure. The second shield panel is mounted for movement with the first fascia portion. At least one actuator selectively moves the first fascia portion relative to the second fascia portion in response to at least one predetermined vehicle input condition.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Aaron Peter Klop, Joseph James Gallo, Sudesh Woodiga, Jonathan David Gesek
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Publication number: 20210147010Abstract: A method and an apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fascia having a first fascia portion that is selectively moveable relative to a second fascia portion, and an engine shield that has at least a first shield panel and a second shield panel. The first shield panel has a first portion that moves with the first fascia portion and a second portion that is connected to a vehicle static structure. The second shield panel is mounted for movement with the first fascia portion. At least one actuator selectively moves the first fascia portion relative to the second fascia portion in response to at least one predetermined vehicle input condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2019Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Aaron Peter Klop, Joseph James Gallo, Sudesh Woodiga, Jonathan David Gesek
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Publication number: 20210031088Abstract: A multipurpose ball handling system including at least one projector, at least one motion sensor, and a controller. The projector projects one or more images on a surface. The one or more images simulating an environment for a ball handling activity. The one or more images are projected onto a surface where a user can practice one or more ball handling drills. The motion sensor includes a laser. The laser points at the projected one or more images and the motion sensor sensing when a ball crosses the laser's path. The motion sensor activates a counter to start counting how many times the ball crosses the laser's path. The sound indicator includes a sound generator. The sound indicator activates a sound output from the sound generator when the ball crosses the laser's path. The controller provides one or more metrics to the user relating to the user's performance of the one or more ball handling drills.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventor: James Gallo
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Patent number: 10363811Abstract: An active grille shutter system for use in a moving vehicle is provided herein and includes at least one vane angularly displaceable between an open position and a closed position, a motor having a hold current applied thereto for maintaining the at least one vane in a vane position, and a controller for adjusting the amount of hold current being applied to the motor based on vehicle speed.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Aaron Peter Klop, Steven James Parks, Joseph James Gallo
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Patent number: 10364735Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting vehicle grille shutters based on a direction of motion of the grille shutters. In one example, a method includes adjusting a motor coupled to the grille shutters based on the direction of motion of the grille shutters, a desired opening of the grille shutters, and vehicle speed. Further, the method may include determining the direction of motion of the grille shutters based on a desired motor position relative to an actual motor position.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2013Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kevin Macfarlane, Christopher Semanson, Joseph James Gallo, Mark Fleming, Colby Jason Buckman, Robert Roy Jentz
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Patent number: 9899011Abstract: A guitar support assembly engages a handle of an amplifier and receives a neck of a guitar. The guitar support assembly includes a body that has an upper surface and a lower surface. The body is bound by a perimeter edge that has a front side, a rear side, a first lateral side and a second lateral side. The front side has a notch that receives the neck of the guitar or another string instrument. A tab is attached to the rear side and extends away from the body. The tab is spaced from the first lateral side and the second lateral side. The body is situated on the amplifier such that the notch receives the neck of the guitar and retains the guitar in a vertical position.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Inventors: James Gallo, Rocco Gallo
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Publication number: 20170256244Abstract: A guitar support assembly engages a handle of an amplifier and receives a neck of a guitar. It includes a body that has an upper surface and a lower surface. The body is bound by a perimeter edge that has a front side, a rear side, a first lateral side and a second lateral side. The front side has a notch that receives the neck of a guitar or another string instrument. A tab is attached to the rear side and extends away from the body. The tab is spaced from the first lateral side and the second lateral side. The body is situated on the amplifier such that the notch receives the neck of a guitar and retains the guitar in a vertical position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2016Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: James Gallo, Rocco Gallo
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Patent number: 9409474Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting vehicle grille shutters based on engine coolant temperature. In one example, a method includes adjusting grille shutters based on engine coolant temperature and additional engine operating conditions when engine coolant temperature is below a threshold and adjusting the grille shutters base on the engine coolant temperature only when the engine coolant temperature is above the threshold. Further, the method may include recalibrating a position of the grille shutters based on a grille shutter position error.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2013Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kevin Macfarlane, Christopher Semanson, Robert Roy Jentz, Joseph James Gallo, Chuck Irwin Rackmil
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Publication number: 20150149043Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting vehicle grille shutters based on engine coolant temperature. In one example, a method includes adjusting grille shutters based on engine coolant temperature and additional engine operating conditions when engine coolant temperature is below a threshold and adjusting the grille shutters base on the engine coolant temperature only when the engine coolant temperature is above the threshold. Further, the method may include recalibrating a position of the grille shutters based on a grille shutter position error.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kevin Macfarlane, Christopher Semanson, Robert Roy Jentz, Joseph James Gallo, Chuck Irwin Rackmil
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Publication number: 20150147949Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting vehicle grille shutters based on a direction of motion of the grille shutters. In one example, a method includes adjusting a motor coupled to the grille shutters based on the direction of motion of the grille shutters, a desired opening of the grille shutters, and vehicle speed. Further, the method may include determining the direction of motion of the grille shutters based on a desired motor position relative to an actual motor position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kevin Macfarlane, Christopher Semanson, Joseph James Gallo, Mark Fleming, Colby Jason Buckman, Robert Roy Jentz
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Publication number: 20140370795Abstract: An active grille shutter system for use in a moving vehicle is provided herein and includes at least one vane angularly displaceable between an open position and a closed position, a motor having a hold current applied thereto for maintaining the at least one vane in a vane position, and a controller for adjusting the amount of hold current being applied to the motor based on vehicle speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Aaron Peter Klop, Steven James Parks, Joseph James Gallo
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Patent number: 7900784Abstract: Product displays which are easily and extensively configurable with respect to the number and arrangement of product supporting display units with shelves, the display units having a display frame with multiple levels for supporting a plurality of display units. Each display unit includes one or more product supporting shelves. The display units may be one-sided, with right triangle frames having shelves which face one side of the display, or two-sided with A-shaped frames and shelves on opposing sides of the A-shaped frames to face opposite sides of the display. The shelves of the display units on opposing sides of the display may be symmetrical in number and size or asymmetrical. The display units are easily installed and removed from the various levels of the display frame in order that the display may be easily configured and re-configured according to a desired retail and product presentation. Vertical panels are disposed between opposing shelves of the display units.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2007Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Andrew James Gallo
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Patent number: 7864502Abstract: A processing system and method. The processing system includes a processing tool, an electrostatic chuck (ESC) arranged within the processing tool, and a system that at least one of detects at least one of an ESC bias spike and an ESC current spike of the ESC and determines when an ESC bias voltage is zero or exceeds a threshold value. The method includes at least one of detecting at least one of an ESC bias spike and an ESC current spike of the ESC, and determining when an ESC bias voltage is zero or exceeds a threshold value. The system and method can be used in real time ESC and plasma processing diagnostics to minimize yield loss and wafer scrap.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Kevin M Boyd, James A Gallo, Edward P Higgins, Mark L Reath, Barbara L Shiffler, Justin Wong
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Publication number: 20080285202Abstract: A processing system and method. The processing system includes a processing tool, an electrostatic chuck (ESC) arranged within the processing tool, and a system that at least one of detects at least one of an ESC bias spike and an ESC current spike of the ESC and determines when an ESC bias voltage is zero or exceeds a threshold value. The method includes at least one of detecting at least one of an ESC bias spike and an ESC current spike of the ESC, and determining when an ESC bias voltage is zero or exceeds a threshold value. The system and method can be used in real time ESC and plasma processing diagnostics to minimize yield loss and wafer scrap.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: KEVIN M. BOYD, JAMES A. GALLO, EDWARD P. HIGGINS, MARK L. REATH, BARBARA L. SHIFFLER, JUSTIN WONG
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Patent number: 6098004Abstract: In an automotive transmission, a method for determining whether an upshift should be enabled or disabled determines the predetermined upshift vehicle speed at which the upshift is scheduled to occur with reference to current throttle position and vehicle speed. The method employs the difference between upshift vehicle speed and current vehicle speed, the current vehicle acceleration, an empirically determined upshift vehicle acceleration referenced to current vehicle speed and the speed difference. If the current vehicle acceleration is equal to or greater than upshift vehicle acceleration, the upshift is enabled; otherwise, the scheduled upshift is disabled.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1998Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Bryant David Grytzelius, Bruce Kinston Lyon, Joseph James Gallo, John Paul Gorys, Jeffrey James Tumavitch, Paul Christian Stallman, Stephanie Ann Skown
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Patent number: 5957255Abstract: A method for determining whether the torque converter bypass clutch of an automotive transmission should be relocked or a relock should be prevented includes maintaining in a delay counter the number of such relocks that occur, continuously determining in a counter decrement timer the length of the period since the last relock occurred, determining the output of a timer for decrementing the count of the delay counter, decrementing the count of the delay counter and clearing the counter decrement timer provided the period of the counter decrement timer is greater than the output of the timer for decrementing the count of the delay counter.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1998Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Bryant David Grytzelius, Bruce Kinston Lyon, Joseph James Gallo, John Paul Gorys, Jeffrey James Tumavitch, Paul Christian Stallman, Stephanie Ann Skown
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Patent number: D497087Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2003Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: Bison Designs, L.L.C.Inventors: Josiah James Gallo, Brian James Kelleghan