Patents by Inventor John Gillard
John Gillard 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: 11865603Abstract: A device for incrementally forming a plurality of workpieces includes a frame configured to receive a workpiece, at least one clamp configured to secure the workpiece to the frame, a first sacrificial material layer configured to be secured to at least one surface of the workpiece, and a first forming tool configured to impart a first force directly to the first sacrificial material layer and incrementally form the workpiece to a desired geometry based on a tool path of the first forming tool. The frame, the at least one clamp, the first sacrificial material layer, and the first forming tool are configured to impart a first force directly to the first sacrificial material layer secured to at least one surface of a first workpiece with the first forming tool and incrementally form the first workpiece to a desired geometry based on a tool path of the first forming tool.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Ford Global TechnologiesInventors: Andrey M. Ilinich, S. George Luckey, Jr., Alan John Gillard, Vijitha Senaka Kiridena
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Patent number: 11292675Abstract: An apparatus for destacking a blank from a stack of blanks includes an electromagnetic-suction device including a primary suction device and an electromagnetic device, where the primary suction device is integrated with the electromagnetic device. The apparatus includes an auxiliary suction device proximate to the electromagnetic-suction device.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alan John Gillard, Franco Leonardi, Matthew Meier, Patrick McCleer
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Publication number: 20210331228Abstract: A device for incrementally forming a plurality of workpieces includes a frame configured to receive a workpiece, at least one clamp configured to secure the workpiece to the frame, a first sacrificial material layer configured to be secured to at least one surface of the workpiece, and a first forming tool configured to impart a first force directly to the first sacrificial material layer and incrementally form the workpiece to a desired geometry based on a tool path of the first forming tool. The frame, the at least one clamp, the first sacrificial material layer, and the first forming tool are configured to impart a first force directly to the first sacrificial material layer secured to at least one surface of a first workpiece with the first forming tool and incrementally form the first workpiece to a desired geometry based on a tool path of the first forming tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Andrey M. Ilinich, S. George Luckey, JR., Alan John Gillard, Vijitha Senaka Kiridena
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Patent number: 11090706Abstract: A method of incrementally forming workpiece is provided by the present disclosure. In one form, the method includes securing a sacrificial material layer to at least one surface of the workpiece, imparting a force directly to the sacrificial material layer with at least one forming tool, and incrementally forming the workpiece to a desired geometry based on a tool path of the forming tool.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2017Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Andrey Ilinich, S. George Luckey, Jr., Alan John Gillard, Vijitha Kiridena
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Publication number: 20190030585Abstract: A method of incrementally forming workpiece is provided by the present disclosure. In one form, the method includes securing a sacrificial material layer to at least one surface of the workpiece, imparting a force directly to the sacrificial material layer with at least one forming tool, and incrementally forming the workpiece to a desired geometry based on a tool path of the forming tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2017Publication date: January 31, 2019Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Andrey Ilinich, S. George Luckey, JR., Alan John Gillard, Vijitha Kiridena
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Patent number: 9327331Abstract: A tool and method of hemming a panel wherein the tool engages a flange to apply a compressive force with a stop initially preventing a distal end of the flange from moving inwardly. The hemming tool bends the intermediate portion of the flange between the flange bend and the distal end toward the panel. The stop is withdrawn to allow the flange to be progressively formed toward the panel until the distal end is aligned with the intermediate portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Sergey Fedorovich Golovashchenko, Alan John Gillard, Chatchai Wanintradul
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Patent number: 9211598Abstract: A trim tool for trimming a part having a complex shape. The trim tool defines a plurality of electro-hydraulic cavities that are separated by walls in a lower die of the trim tool. Electrodes are discharged in the electro-hydraulic cavities to drive the panel into engagement with a trim steel edge. The discharge of the electrode severs the panel above the cavity and also across a portion of a wall separating adjacent cavities. Discharging an electrode in an adjacent cavity completes the trim operation above the wall.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Alan John Gillard
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Publication number: 20150143863Abstract: A trim tool for trimming a part having a complex shape. The trim tool defines a plurality of electro-hydraulic cavities that are separated by walls in a lower die of the trim tool. Electrodes are discharged in the electro-hydraulic cavities to drive the panel into engagement with a trim steel edge. The discharge of the electrode severs the panel above the cavity and also across a portion of a wall separating adjacent cavities. Discharging an electrode in an adjacent cavity completes the trim operation above the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Alan John Gillard
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Publication number: 20150047409Abstract: A tool and method of hemming a panel wherein the tool engages a flange to apply a compressive force with a stop initially preventing a distal end of the flange from moving inwardly. The hemming tool bends the intermediate portion of the flange between the flange bend and the distal end toward the panel. The stop is withdrawn to allow the flange to be progressively formed toward the panel until the distal end is aligned with the intermediate portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Sergey Fedorovich Golovashchenko, Alan John Gillard, Chatchai Wanintradul
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Publication number: 20150047178Abstract: A hemming tool for forming a hem securing an outer panel to an inner panel. The hemming tool includes a hemming die that has a first portion of a forming surface with a first coefficient of friction and a second portion that has a second coefficient of friction that is greater than the first portion. A flange on the outer panel is initially engaged by the first surface to begin forming the hem flange toward the inner panel. The flange is engaged by the second hemming surface to continue forming the flange toward the inner panel. A method of hemming a sheet metal assembly including an inner and an outer panel is also disclosed that utilizes the hemming die that has a forming surface with a second coefficient of friction that is greater than the first portion to reduce flange creep and roll-in during a hemming operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Chatchai Wanintradul, Sergey Fedorovich Golovashchenko, Alan John Gillard
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Patent number: 8875554Abstract: A tool and method of hemming a panel wherein the tool engages a flange to apply a compressive force with a stop initially preventing a distal end of the flange from moving inwardly. The hemming tool bends the intermediate portion of the flange between the flange bend and the distal end toward the panel. The stop is withdrawn to allow the flange to be progressively formed toward the panel until the distal end is aligned with the intermediate portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Sergey Fedorovich Golovashchenko, Alan John Gillard, Chatchai Wanintradul
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Publication number: 20130098135Abstract: A tool and method of hemming a panel wherein the tool engages a flange to apply a compressive force with a stop initially preventing a distal end of the flange from moving inwardly. The hemming tool bends the intermediate portion of the flange between the flange bend and the distal end toward the panel. The stop is withdrawn to allow the flange to be progressively formed toward the panel until the distal end is aligned with the intermediate portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Sergey Fedorovich Golovashchenko, Alan John Gillard, Chatchai Wanintradul
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Publication number: 20110136133Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for differentiating between multiple sclerosis subtypes in a patient. The method comprises a) determining an amount of an IAP gene expression level in a blood sample obtained from the patient; and b) correlating the amount of the IAP gene expression level in the blood sample with the presence of a multiple sclerosis subtype in the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: Dianovix, Inc.Inventors: Virender BHAN, John Gillard, Andrea Hebb, Martin Holcik, Robert G. Korneluk, George Robertson
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Patent number: 7802457Abstract: An electrohydraulic forming (EHF) tool and a method of forming a sheet metal blank in an EHF operation. The tool may include a pair of electrodes and may be filled with a liquid. A high voltage discharge may be produced between the electrodes in a manner that induces a shockwave within the fluid. The shockwave may produce sufficient force within the liquid to form the blank against a die.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2008Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Sergey Fedorovich Golovashchenko, Alan John Gillard, Douglas Piccard, Andrey M. Ilinich
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Publication number: 20100203012Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound of Formula 1: or a salt thereof, in which R1, R1a, R100, R100a, R2, R200, R3, R300, A, A1, Q, Q1 and BG are as defined herein. Also disclosed is the use of the compounds of Formula 1 to treat disorders of dysregulated apoptosis, such as cancer and cellular proliferative disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: Aegera Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Alain Laurent, Patrick Bureau, James Jaquith, John Gillard, Yannick Rose
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Publication number: 20090272168Abstract: An electrohydraulic forming (EHF) tool and a method of forming a sheet metal blank in an EHF operation. The tool may include a pair of electrodes and may be filled with a liquid. A high voltage discharge may be produced between the electrodes in a manner that induces a shockwave within the fluid. The shockwave may produce sufficient force within the liquid to form the blank against a die.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2008Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Sergey Fedorovich Golovashchenko, Alan John Gillard, Douglas Piccard, Andrey M. Ilinich
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Patent number: 7516634Abstract: An electrohydraulic forming (EHF) tool having a pair of electrodes that can be used to generate a shockwave to facilitate forming a sheet metal blank against a forming die. The electrodes may be adjusted during the course of operation. This may be useful should continued use cause their efficiency to drop below a desired threshold.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2008Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Sergey Fedorovich Golovashchenko, Alan John Gillard, Dennis Allen Cedar, Andrey M. Ilinich
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Publication number: 20080309491Abstract: An antitheft security system and method using networked pedestals for monitoring, and reporting data relating to, merchandise, having security tags coupled to or embedded therein, leaving or entering a business establishment and alerting business establishment personnel when a theft may be occurring. The system and method collect and communicate security tag data and associated peripheral device data to a remote server for analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: John Gillard, David Ivins, Nathaniel Lacsamana, Harry Oung, Nimesh Shah, Bogdan Sima
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Publication number: 20080293653Abstract: The invention features a method of inducing an apoptosis-resistant cell to undergo apoptosis, in which the cell is associated with an autoimmune disease such as multiple sclerosis. The method involves sensitizing the cell to apoptosis stimuli by treating the cell with an IAP antisense oligonucleotide, so that the cell undergoes apoptosis at a site of autoimmune disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2005Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Jon Durkin, John Gillard, Trevor Owens, Stephen Morris, Simone Patricia Zehnter
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Publication number: 20080020388Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for differentiating between multiple sclerosis subtypes in a patient. The method comprises a) determining an amount of an IAP gene expression level in a blood sample obtained from the patient; and b) correlating the amount of the IAP gene expression level in the blood sample with the presence of a multiple sclerosis subtype in the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: AEGERA THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Virender Bhan, John Gillard, Andrea Hebb, Martin Holcik, Robert Korneluk, George Robertson