Patents by Inventor John Locke
John Locke 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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Publication number: 20240392144Abstract: Improved formulations of electrophoretic media that can be incorporated into displays, front plane laminates, inverted front plane laminates, or color changing films. The formulations include a non-polar fluid, a plurality of first charged particles, and charge control agents (CCA) including a quaternary amine and an unsaturated polymeric tail comprising monomers of at least 10 carbon atoms in length. The formulations show improved switching speeds, as well as a larger dynamic range at low temperatures (i.e., below about 0° C.), where compared to state-of-the-art electrophoretic media.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Inventors: Ziyan WU, Jason D. FEICK, James H. ABORN, John LOCK, Kosta LADAVAC, Erik DUNKERLEY, Hui DU, Olga Vladimirovna BARYKINA-TASSA
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Patent number: 12084595Abstract: Improved formulations of electrophoretic media that can be incorporated into displays, front plane laminates, inverted front plane laminates, or color changing films. The formulations include a non-polar fluid, a plurality of first charged particles, and charge control agents (CCA) including a quaternary amine and an unsaturated polymeric tail comprising monomers of at least 10 carbon atoms in length. The formulations show improved switching speeds, as well as a larger dynamic range at low temperatures (i.e., below about 0° C.), where compared to state-of-the-art electrophoretic media.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2021Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: E Ink CorporationInventors: Ziyan Wu, Jason D. Feick, James H. Aborn, John Lock, Kosta Ladavac, Erik Dunkerley, Hui Du, Olga Vladimirovna Barykina-Tassa
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Patent number: 11799185Abstract: The disclosure is generally directed to a metal foam element configured to provide a multi-purpose functionality to an electrical device in a vehicle. An example apparatus in a vehicle includes a module that houses an electrical device. A metal foam element is attached to the module in a configuration whereby the metal foam element provides a multi-purpose functionality that includes a heat dissipation functionality and an antenna functionality. In an example implementation, the metal foam element is attached to the module in the form of a sheet that is dimensioned to operate as a patch antenna for transmitting and/or receiving a wireless signal associated with the electrical device and to provide a heat dissipation functionality for dissipating heat produced by the electrical device.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Ali Attaran, Ming Liang, Michael Dupuis, John Locke, Deepa Ramaswamy
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Publication number: 20230335880Abstract: The disclosure is generally directed to a metal foam element configured to provide a multi-purpose functionality to an electrical device in a vehicle. An example apparatus in a vehicle includes a module that houses an electrical device. A metal foam element is attached to the module in a configuration whereby the metal foam element provides a multi-purpose functionality that includes a heat dissipation functionality and an antenna functionality. In an example implementation, the metal foam element is attached to the module in the form of a sheet that is dimensioned to operate as a patch antenna for transmitting and/or receiving a wireless signal associated with the electrical device and to provide a heat dissipation functionality for dissipating heat produced by the electrical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2022Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Ali Attaran, Ming Liang, Michael Dupuis, John Locke, Deepa Ramaswamy
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Publication number: 20210355332Abstract: Improved formulations of electrophoretic media that can be incorporated into displays, front plane laminates, inverted front plane laminates, or color changing films. The formulations include a non-polar fluid, a plurality of first charged particles, and charge control agents (CCA) including a quaternary amine and an unsaturated polymeric tail comprising monomers of at least 10 carbon atoms in length. The formulations show improved switching speeds, as well as a larger dynamic range at low temperatures (i.e., below about 0° C.), where compared to state-of-the-art electrophoretic media.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Ziyan WU, Jason D. FEICK, James H. ABORN, John LOCK, Kosta LADAVAC, Erik DUNKERLEY, Hui DU, Olga Vladimirovna BARYKINA-TASSA
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Patent number: 11098206Abstract: Improved formulations of electrophoretic media that can be incorporated into displays, front plane laminates, inverted front plane laminates, or color changing films. The formulations include a non-polar fluid, a plurality of first charged particles, and charge control agents (CCA) including a quaternary amine and an unsaturated polymeric tail comprising monomers of at least 10 carbon atoms in length. The formulations show improved switching speeds, as well as a larger dynamic range at low temperatures (i.e., below about 0° C.), where compared to state-of-the-art electrophoretic media.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2016Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: E Ink CorporationInventors: Ziyan Wu, Jason D. Feick, James H. Aborn, John Lock, Kosta Ladavac, Erik Dunkerley, Hui Du, Olga Vladimirovna Barykina-Tassa
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Patent number: 10476967Abstract: A vehicle includes at least one and/or one or more in-vehicle and/or onboard controller(s) that is/are coupled to spaced apart sensor groups that are arrayed within a headliner and/or seats of the vehicle cabin. Each sensor group generally corresponds to and/or with a plurality of and/or one or more seat positions, each having a single seat, and which include a driver zone seat position that has a driver seat. Each sensor group in the array includes at least one signal processor, and a plurality of transceivers, antennas, and/or sensors configured for and tuned to different electromagnetic frequencies and/or powers. Also included are electromagnetically active, directional waveguides that adjust, amplify, and/or attenuate the sensitivity of each of the respective antennas, to electromagnetic energy detected and received from mobile devices located in the vehicle cabin, such that the sensitivity is limited to electromagnetic emissions within a limited effective range for each antenna.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Paul Mueller, Boris Gorovets, Gregory Farrey, John Locke, Laura Hazebrouck
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Patent number: 10145353Abstract: A shutter valve for alternatingly allowing and stopping a high pressure water flow, such as in a device for generating energy from sea waves, comprising a tube section (201) having a rectangular cross section, wherein a multitude of vanes (202) are rotatably mounted in the tube section (201), wherein the vanes have a relatively large rectangular longitudinal cross section in a first direction, a relatively flat rectangular longitudinal cross section in a second direction perpendicular to said first direction, and a generally flat cross section in a third direction perpendicular to said first and second directions, said third direction being the axis of the vane (202), wherein the circumferential wall around the axis of each vane forms a closed water impermeable surface, wherein the axes of said multitude of vanes all extend in a parallel manner, characterized in that the distances between the axes of adjacent vanes are approximately half the distance between the outer tips of the vanes, seen in the cross sectType: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Inventors: Zakaria Khalil Ibrahim Doleh, John Lock
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Publication number: 20180209396Abstract: A shutter valve for alternatingly allowing and stopping a high pressure water flow, such as in a device for generating energy from sea waves, comprising a tube section (201) having a rectangular cross section, wherein a multitude of vanes (202) are rotatably mounted in the tube section (201), wherein the vanes have a relatively large rectangular longitudinal cross section in a first direction, a relatively flat rectangular longitudinal cross section in a second direction perpendicular to said first direction, and a generally flat cross section in a third direction perpendicular to said first and second directions, said third direction being the axis of the vane (202), wherein the circumferential wall around the axis of each vane forms a closed water impermeable surface, wherein the axes of said multitude of vanes all extend in a parallel manner, characterized in that the distances between the axes of adjacent vanes are approximately half the distance between the outer tips of the vanes, seen in the cross sectType: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2015Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Zakaria Khalil Ibrahim Doleh, John Lock
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Patent number: 9865111Abstract: A fob includes a case, an antenna, at least one input device, and a positioning element. The case has an interface portion and a handle portion. The antenna is disposed at the interface portion of the case. The input device is disposed on the interface portion of the case. The finger positioner orients a user's hand on the handle portion of the case away from the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Thomas Joseph Hermann, Tye Arthur Winkel, John Locke, Lawrence Banasky, Jr., Mark Wisnewski
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Patent number: 9807704Abstract: A method for adjusting a power setting of a key fob includes receiving an input signal from a sensor by a processor. The processor determines, based at least in part on the input from the sensor, that a person is holding the key fob. Based on the determination that the person is holding the key fob, the processor adjusts an initial power setting of the key fob by a predetermined amount.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Thomas Joseph Hermann, Tye Arthur Winkel, John Locke, Lawrence Banasky, Jr., Mark Wisnewski
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Patent number: 9726069Abstract: Methods and systems are providing for improving engine coolant level estimation to reduce engine overheating. The level of fluid in a coolant overflow reservoir is inferred based on the fluid level in a hollow vertical standpipe fluidically coupled to the reservoir at top and bottom locations. An ultrasonic sensor positioned in a recess at the bottom of the vertical standpipe transmits signals intermittently, receives their echoes upon reflection from the coolant surface, and estimates the fluid level in the standpipe based on echo times.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Joshua Putman Styron, Erik Thomas Andersen, William Russell Goodwin, Jeffrey John Lock, John Eric Rollinger, Roger Khami, Joel John Beltramo
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Publication number: 20170097556Abstract: Improved formulations of electrophoretic media that can be incorporated into displays, front plane laminates, inverted front plane laminates, or color changing films. The formulations include a non-polar fluid, a plurality of first charged particles, and charge control agents (CCA) including a quaternary amine and an unsaturated polymeric tail comprising monomers of at least 10 carbon atoms in length. The formulations show improved switching speeds, as well as a larger dynamic range at low temperatures (i.e., below about 0° C.), where compared to state-of-the-art electrophoretic media.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Ziyan WU, Jason D. FEICK, James H. ABORN, John LOCK, Kosta LADAVAC, Erik DUNKERLEY, Hui DU, Olga Vladimirovna BARYKINA-TASSA
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Publication number: 20160294049Abstract: A fob includes a case, an antenna, at least one input device, and a positioning element. The case has an interface portion and a handle portion. The antenna is disposed at the interface portion of the case. The input device is disposed on the interface portion of the case. The finger positioner orients a user's hand on the handle portion of the case away from the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Thomas Joseph Hermann, Tye Arthur Winkel, John Locke, Lawrence Banasky, JR., Mark Wisnewski
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Publication number: 20160295523Abstract: A method for adjusting a power setting of a key fob includes receiving an input signal from a sensor by a processor. The processor determines, based at least in part on the input from the sensor, that a person is holding the key fob. Based on the determination that the person is holding the key fob, the processor adjusts an initial power setting of the key fob by a predetermined amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Thomas Joseph Hermann, Tye Arthur Winkel, John Locke, Lawrence Banasky, JR., Mark Wisnewski
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Publication number: 20160186647Abstract: Methods and systems are providing for improving engine coolant level estimation to reduce engine overheating. The level of fluid in a coolant overflow reservoir is inferred based on the fluid level in a hollow vertical standpipe fluidically coupled to the reservoir at top and bottom locations. An ultrasonic sensor positioned in a recess at the bottom of the vertical standpipe transmits signals intermittently, receives their echoes upon reflection from the coolant surface, and estimates the fluid level in the standpipe based on echo times.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2014Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Joshua Putman Styron, Erik Thomas Andersen, William Russell Goodwin, Jeffrey John Lock, John Eric Rollinger, Roger Khami, Joel John Beltramo
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Patent number: 9380540Abstract: A method comprising for adjusting a power level in a key fob includes transmitting a first output signal at a first power setting. A feedback signal is received via a feedback mechanism that indicates a first power level of the first output signal. The first output level is compared to a threshold level. A second output signal at a second power setting greater than the first power setting is transmitted if the first output power level is below the threshold.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Thomas Joseph Hermann, Tye Arthur Winkel, John Locke, Lawrence Banasky, Jr., Mark Wisnewski
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Patent number: 9094247Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for continually adapting a channel equalizer that includes a precoder based on changing channel conditions. The precoder is described as being implemented in the exemplary context of a 10GBASE-T physical layer (PHY) device. 10GBASE-T is defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.3an standard and uses four pairs of copper transmission lines to provide an aggregate data rate of 10 gigabits per second. In this exemplary context, the system and method of the present disclosure are configured to exploit an undefined, auxiliary bit in the 10GBASE-T transmission frame to continually send updates to the coefficients of the precoder based on changing channel conditions. The updates can be sent in the transmission frames together with application-level data.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Tooraj Esmailian, John Lock Creigh
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Publication number: 20150156039Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for continually adapting a channel equalizer that includes a precoder based on changing channel conditions. The precoder is described as being implemented in the exemplary context of a 10GBASE-T physical layer (PHY) device. 10GBASE-T is defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.3an standard and uses four pairs of copper transmission lines to provide an aggregate data rate of 10 gigabits per second. In this exemplary context, the system and method of the present disclosure are configured to exploit an undefined, auxiliary bit in the 10GBASE-T transmission frame to continually send updates to the coefficients of the precoder based on changing channel conditions. The updates can he sent in the transmission frames together with application-level data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2013Publication date: June 4, 2015Applicant: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Tooraj ESMAILIAN, John Lock Creigh
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Publication number: 20140286462Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for reducing the amount of electromagnetic interference (EMI) that may be present in a received signal. A frequency component for the received component is generated. An EMI frequency, an EMI phase, and an EMI amplitude present in the frequency component are tracked. Cancelling data is generated responsive to the EMI frequency, the EMI phase, and the EMI amplitude present in the frequency component.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Jiangfeng Wu, John Lock Creigh