Patents by Inventor John Ginder
John Ginder 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: 9303716Abstract: A damping device for use with a rotatably-mounted steering shaft. The damping device comprises a magnetorheological material that can be embedded in an open-network carrier and is directly or indirectly in contact with the steering shaft, a coil arranged in effective proximity to the magnetorheological material, and a body indirectly in contact with the steering shaft through the magnetorheological material, which does not rotate with the steering shaft. A voltage can be applied the coil to activate the magnetorheological material, increasing a viscosity of the magnetorheological material to inhibit relative rotation of the steering shaft and the body.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2010Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Clay Maranville, Dieter Giese, John Ginder, Joe Schmidt
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Publication number: 20110017556Abstract: A damping device for use with a rotatably-mounted steering shaft. The damping device comprises a magnetorheological material that can be embedded in an open-network carrier and is directly or indirectly in contact with the steering shaft, a coil arranged in effective proximity to the magnetorheological material, and a body indirectly in contact with the steering shaft through the magnetorheological material, which does not rotate with the steering shaft. A voltage can be applied the coil to activate the magnetorheological material, increasing a viscosity of the magnetorheological material to inhibit relative rotation of the steering shaft and the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: Clay Maranville, Dieter Giese, John Ginder, Joe Schmidt
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Patent number: 7823708Abstract: A damping device for use with a rotatably-mounted steering shaft. The damping device comprises a magnetorheological material that can be embedded in an open-network carrier and is directly or indirectly in contact with the steering shaft, a coil arranged in effective proximity to the magnetorheological material, and a body indirectly in contact with the steering shaft through the magnetorheological material, which does not rotate with the steering shaft. A voltage can be applied the coil to activate the magnetorheological material, increasing a viscosity of the magnetorheological material to inhibit relative rotation of the steering shaft and the body.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2005Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Clay Maranville, Dieter Giese, John Ginder, Joe Schmidt
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Publication number: 20090271977Abstract: An electrically insulated conductor for carrying signals or current includes a solid or stranded copper core of various geometries with only a single electrically insulating and thermally conductive layer of anodized aluminum (aluminum oxide). The device is made by forming a uniform thickness thin sheet or foil of aluminum to envelop the copper or copper alloy core. The aluminum has its outer surface partially anodized either before or after forming to the core in an electrolytic process to form a single layer of aluminum oxide.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIESInventors: Larry Elie, John Ginder, Clay Maranville
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Patent number: 7572980Abstract: An electrically insulated conductor for carrying signals or current includes a solid or stranded copper core of various geometries with only a single electrically insulating and thermally conductive layer of anodized aluminum (aluminum oxide). The device is made by forming a uniform thickness thin sheet or foil of aluminum to envelop the copper or copper alloy core. The aluminum has its outer surface partially anodized either before or after forming to the core in an electrolytic process to form a single layer of aluminum oxide.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Larry Elie, John Ginder, Clay Maranville
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Publication number: 20080179074Abstract: An electrically insulated conductor for carrying signals or current includes a solid or stranded copper core of various geometries with only a single electrically insulating and thermally conductive layer of anodized aluminum (aluminum oxide). The device is made by forming a uniform thickness thin sheet or foil of aluminum to envelop the copper or copper alloy core. The aluminum has its outer surface partially anodized either before or after forming to the core in an electrolytic process to form a single layer of aluminum oxide.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Larry Elie, John Ginder, Clay Maranville
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Publication number: 20080107841Abstract: A reflective clear coat composition. In at least one embodiment, the composition includes a clear coat composition including a polymeric binder comprised of one or more resins and reflective flakes having a reflectivity of at least 30% in at least a portion of the near infrared radiation (NIR) region of the solar spectrum and a reflectivity of 29% or less in at least a portion of the visible region of the solar radiation spectrum. The reflective clear coat composition can be cured onto an exterior cured paint surface of an automotive vehicle. The resulting cured clear coat composition may reduce the temperature generated within a vehicle passenger cabin while exposed to solar radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2006Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Remillard, Kenneth Nietering, Mark Nichols, John Ginder
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Patent number: 7244512Abstract: A method of manufacturing electric machines comprised of geometrically patterned arrays of permanent magnets, soft magnetic materials, and electrical conductors deposited by kinetic spraying methods directly atop a carrier. The magnets and planar coils of the present invention may be integrally formed atop carriers to form electrical machines such as motors, generators, alternators, solenoids, and actuators. The manufacturing techniques used in this invention may produce highly defined articles that do not require additional shaping or attaching steps. Very high-purity permanent and soft magnetic materials, and conductors with low oxidation are produced.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2004Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John Ginder, Robert McCune, Franco Leonardi
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Publication number: 20070137955Abstract: A damping device for use with a rotatably-mounted steering shaft. The damping device comprises a magnetorheological material that can be embedded in an open-network carrier and is directly or indirectly in contact with the steering shaft, a coil arranged in effective proximity to the magnetorheological material, and a body indirectly in contact with the steering shaft through the magnetorheological material, which does not rotate with the steering shaft. A voltage can be applied the coil to activate the magnetorheological material, increasing a viscosity of the magnetorheological material to inhibit relative rotation of the steering shaft and the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventors: Clay Maranville, Dieter Giese, John Ginder, Joe Schmidt
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Publication number: 20070080037Abstract: A system and method for controlling a plurality of accessories associated with a multiple cylinder internal combustion engine having the accessories coupled to an engine crankshaft by an electromagnetic coupling device with a flowable magnetic material disposed between a driving member and a driven member include selectively supplying power to the electromagnetic coupling device in response to at least one operating condition to simultaneously engage or disengage the plurality of engine accessories. Embodiments include a magnetic particle clutch or magnetorheological fluid clutch connected to an engine crankshaft and a plurality of engine accessories that may include an air conditioning compressor, water pump, power steering pump, alternator, and/or supercharger, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2005Publication date: April 12, 2007Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Elie Larry, John Ginder, Clay Maranville, Luis Pugliese, Wally Beaber
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Publication number: 20070080036Abstract: An electromagnetic coupling device includes a rotating member having an embedded coil positioned to provide a magnetic flux path through the rotating member while substantially eliminating at least one air gap to improve efficiency. At least one bearing or bushing assembly disposed between the rotating member and a second member includes an electrically conductive lubricant to supply electrical current through the assembly and lubricant to the embedded coil during actuation of the device. A method of making an electromagnetic coupling device includes embedding a coil within a rotating member such that the rotating member contacts substantially the entire outer surface of the coil to provide an efficient magnetic flux path and thermal conductivity for heat dissipation through the rotating member and connecting the embedded coil to at least one conductive bearing assembly having conductive lubrication grease.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2005Publication date: April 12, 2007Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Larry Elie, Clay Maranville, John Ginder
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Patent number: 7016776Abstract: A control for a differential including magnetic powder torque transfer clutch for controlling slip across the differential mechanism. The clutch includes a first element driveably connected to a first control shaft, a second element driveably connected to the second output shaft, chamber bounded by the first and second elements, magnetic powder located in the chamber; and an elecromagnetic coil producing a magnetic field of variable strength passing through the chamber and magnetic powder and changing a capacity of the clutch to transmit torque between the first and second control shafts as the field strength changes.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2004Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Larry Elie, John Ginder, Clay Maranville
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Publication number: 20050209761Abstract: A control for a differential including magnetic powder torque transfer clutch for controlling slip across the differential mechanism. The clutch includes a first element driveably connected to a first control shaft, a second element driveably connected to the second output shaft, chamber bounded by the first and second elements, magnetic powder located in the chamber; and an elecromagnetic coil producing a magnetic field of variable strength passing through the chamber and magnetic powder and changing a capacity of the clutch to transmit torque between the first and second control shafts as the field strength changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2004Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventors: Larry Elie, John Ginder, Clay Maranville
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Publication number: 20040202797Abstract: A method of manufacturing electric machines comprised of geometrically patterned arrays of permanent magnets, soft magnetic materials, and electrical conductors deposited by kinetic spraying methods directly atop a carrier. The magnets and planar coils of the present invention may be integrally formed atop carriers to form electrical machines such as motors, generators, alternators, solenoids, and actuators. The manufacturing techniques used in this invention may produce highly defined articles that do not require additional shaping or attaching steps. Very high-purity permanent and soft magnetic materials, and conductors with low oxidation are produced.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: John Ginder, Robert McCune, Franco Leonardi