Patents by Inventor Jeffrey A. Palic

Jeffrey A. Palic 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: 10272737
    Abstract: A motor vehicle comprises an HVAC system including a climate control circuit coupled to onboard sensors, a human-machine interface, and climate actuators. The actuators are responsive to respective command parameters generated by the control circuit in response to the sensors and the human-machine interface. A wireless communication system transmits vehicle HVAC data to and receives crowd data from a remote server. The control circuit initiates a request for crowd data via the communication system to the remote server, wherein the request includes peer parameters for identifying a vehicle environment. The control circuit receives a response via the communication system from the remote server. The response comprises crowd data and at least one weight indicating a confidence level associated with the crowd data. The control circuit generates at least one command parameter using a set of fuzzy rules responsive to the crowd data and the weight from the response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Stanek, John A. Lockwood, Mark Davison, Jeffrey A. Palic, Lisa Scott
  • Publication number: 20180086178
    Abstract: A motor vehicle comprises an HVAC system including a climate control circuit coupled to onboard sensors, a human-machine interface, and climate actuators. The actuators are responsive to respective command parameters generated by the control circuit in response to the sensors and the human-machine interface. A wireless communication system transmits vehicle HVAC data to and receives crowd data from a remote server. The control circuit initiates a request for crowd data via the communication system to the remote server, wherein the request includes peer parameters for identifying a vehicle environment. The control circuit receives a response via the communication system from the remote server. The response comprises crowd data and at least one weight indicating a confidence level associated with the crowd data. The control circuit generates at least one command parameter using a set of fuzzy rules responsive to the crowd data and the weight from the response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph Stanek, John A. Lockwood, Mark Davison, Jeffrey A. Palic, Lisa Scott
  • Patent number: 9849751
    Abstract: A motor vehicle comprises an HVAC system including a climate control circuit coupled to onboard sensors, a human-machine interface, and climate actuators. The actuators are responsive to respective command parameters generated by the control circuit in response to the sensors and the human-machine interface. A wireless communication system transmits vehicle HVAC data to and receives crowd data from a remote server. The control circuit initiates a request for crowd data via the communication system to the remote server, wherein the request includes peer parameters for identifying a vehicle environment. The control circuit receives a response via the communication system from the remote server. The response comprises crowd data and at least one weight indicating a confidence level associated with the crowd data. The control circuit generates at least one command parameter using a set of fuzzy rules responsive to the crowd data and the weight from the response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Stanek, John A. Lockwood, Mark Davison, Jeffrey A. Palic, Lisa Scott
  • Publication number: 20160200166
    Abstract: A motor vehicle comprises an HVAC system including a climate control circuit coupled to onboard sensors, a human-machine interface, and climate actuators. The actuators are responsive to respective command parameters generated by the control circuit in response to the sensors and the human-machine interface. A wireless communication system transmits vehicle HVAC data to and receives crowd data from a remote server. The control circuit initiates a request for crowd data via the communication system to the remote server, wherein the request includes peer parameters for identifying a vehicle environment. The control circuit receives a response via the communication system from the remote server. The response comprises crowd data and at least one weight indicating a confidence level associated with the crowd data. The control circuit generates at least one command parameter using a set of fuzzy rules responsive to the crowd data and the weight from the response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph Stanek, John A. Lockwood, Mark Davison, Jeffrey A. Palic, Lisa Scott
  • Publication number: 20150266476
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle includes engine start/stop (ESS) and adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality (ACCS&G). A method of coordinating operation of the ESS and ACCS&G systems is provided. The ACCS&G system brings the vehicle to a stop. After a delay and satisfaction of autostop conditions, the ESS system stops the engine. Upon receipt of an input and satisfaction of start conditions, the ESS system restarts the engine. The ACCS&G system then resumes control of the restarted engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Sangeetha Sangameswaran, Mathew A. Boesch, Jeffrey A. Palic, Aaron L. Mills, Rebecca L. Seiler
  • Publication number: 20030220840
    Abstract: An electric vehicle 28, 30 power distribution system 70 is provided which allows for a vehicle operator to acquire a fully charged battery 20/24.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Tushar Vashi, Steve P. Hansen, Michael G. Ellis, Jeffrey A. Palic
  • Publication number: 20030075367
    Abstract: A scooter 10 having a removable battery assembly 24. Particularly, battery assembly 24 may have a protruding portion 26 upon which electrically conductive terminals 28, 30 are deployed. The portion 26 is selectively and removably inserted into recess 38 of terminal member 34, thereby allowing electrical energy to be communicated, from the battery 24 to a torque generator 22.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Jeffrey Palic, Scott P. Slimak