Patents by Inventor John T. Reed

John T. Reed 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: 10220886
    Abstract: A compensator assembly for a vehicle frame includes a base member having a clip engaging a first frame component spaced from a second frame component. An extension member is threadably coupled with the base member. A fastener extends coaxially through the base and the extension members to engage the first and second frame components. Rotation of the fastener unthreads the extension member until it contacts the second frame component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jaspinder S. Sahi, John T. Reed
  • Publication number: 20180169502
    Abstract: A wall mountable rack for storing balls, pucks, gloves, jerseys, sticks, bats, light gear and related accessories related to Lacrosse, Hockey, Baseball, Floorball, Field Hockey or any similar sport. The rack includes a wall mountable single piece body with vertically spaced, upper and lower shelf extending away from a connecting backing structure. The upper shelf comprises of concave pockets alternating with U-shaped indentations and having a lip like edge structure. The lower shelf has a similar structure which is a mirror image of the upper shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: John T. Reed, JR.
  • Publication number: 20160159410
    Abstract: A compensator assembly for a vehicle frame includes a base member having a clip engaging a first frame component spaced from a second frame component. An extension member is threadably coupled with the base member. A fastener extends coaxially through the base and the extension members to engage the first and second frame components. Rotation of the fastener unthreads the extension member until it contacts the second frame component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Jaspinder S. Sahi, John T. Reed
  • Patent number: 9359012
    Abstract: A tolerance compensator for a vehicle frame includes a base member having an upper portion in keyed engagement with a roof structure. The tolerance compensator also has an extension member that is threadably coupled with a lower portion of the base member. A fastener extends up from a body-side structure to threadably engage and move the extension member down into contact with the body-side structure before threadably engaging the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Rong Yao, John T. Reed, Alexandre Costa Henriques, Gavin Smith
  • Patent number: 9302716
    Abstract: A compensator assembly for a vehicle frame includes a base member having a clip engaging a first frame component spaced from a second frame component. An extension member is threadably coupled with the base member. A fastener extends coaxially through the base and the extension members to engage the first and second frame components. Rotation of the fastener unthreads the extension member until it contacts the second frame component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jaspinder S. Sahi, John T. Reed
  • Publication number: 20150291225
    Abstract: A tolerance compensator for a vehicle frame includes a base member having an upper portion in keyed engagement with a roof structure. The tolerance compensator also has an extension member that is threadably coupled with a lower portion of the base member. A fastener extends up from a body-side structure to threadably engage and move the extension member down into contact with the body-side structure before threadably engaging the base member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Rong Yao, John T. Reed, Alexandre Costa Henriques, Gavin Smith
  • Publication number: 20150291224
    Abstract: A compensator assembly for a vehicle frame includes a base member having a clip engaging a first frame component spaced from a second frame component. An extension member is threadably coupled with the base member. A fastener extends coaxially through the base and the extension members to engage the first and second frame components. Rotation of the fastener unthreads the extension member until it contacts the second frame component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jaspinder S. Sahi, John T. Reed
  • Patent number: 7758107
    Abstract: A body side rail construction for an automotive vehicle is formed in a dual cell configuration. A reversed C-shaped channel is welded to the closed section of the conventional roof side rail member to enable the body side rail member to be a smaller section that is less susceptible to buckling as the body side rail member transfers load to the front and rear corner pillars. The C-shaped cross-sectional configuration presents advantages for manufacturing as it can be shaped to provide the attaching brackets and horns for mounting the front header, roof bow, and rear header members to the body side rail without the addition of individual end items to serve this function. From a shipping density standpoint, this design gives maximum structure while maintaining good rack density that enables relatively straight parts to be nested together while still providing the increased section strength required for enhanced roof performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Lou Ratsos, John T. Reed, Frank J. Day, Gregory S. Frederick, Hikmat F. Mahmood
  • Patent number: 7758109
    Abstract: A structural joint configuration is used in an automotive body structure in which a transverse roof cross member has a convoluted formed shape that must be connected to the longitudinally extending tubular roof side rail. A two-piece clam shell bracket forms the joint apparatus. A lower piece formed in a shape to mate to and receive the transverse roof cross member is welded to the underside of the tubular roof side rail while projecting a formed receiver to engage the transverse roof cross member. An upper piece clamps over top of the transverse roof cross member and is welded to the top portion of the tubular roof side rail. The joint apparatus can be secured to the transverse roof cross member and to the roof side rail by either welding or by adhesives to provide a reinforcement at the joint between the two structural members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John T. Reed, Henry Hausler, Jason S. Balzer, Lawrence A. Queener
  • Publication number: 20100026053
    Abstract: A body side rail construction for an automotive vehicle is formed in a dual cell configuration. A reversed C-shaped channel is welded to the closed section of the conventional roof side rail member to enable the body side rail member to be a smaller section that is less susceptible to buckling as the body side rail member transfers load to the front and rear corner pillars. The C-shaped cross-sectional configuration presents advantages for manufacturing as it can be shaped to provide the attaching brackets and horns for mounting the front header, roof bow, and rear header members to the body side rail without the addition of individual end items to serve this function. From a shipping density standpoint, this design gives maximum structure while maintaining good rack density that enables relatively straight parts to be nested together while still providing the increased section strength required for enhanced roof performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Lou Ratsos, John T. Reed, Frank J. Day, Gregory S. Frederick, Hikmat F. Mahmood
  • Publication number: 20090212602
    Abstract: A structural joint configuration is used in an automotive body structure in which a transverse roof cross member has a convoluted formed shape that must be connected to the longitudinally extending tubular roof side rail. A two-piece clam shell bracket forms the joint apparatus. A lower piece formed in a shape to mate to and receive the transverse roof cross member is welded to the underside of the tubular roof side rail while projecting a formed receiver to engage the transverse roof cross member. An upper piece clamps over top of the transverse roof cross member and is welded to the top portion of the tubular roof side rail. The joint apparatus can be secured to the transverse roof cross member and to the roof side rail by either welding or by adhesives to provide a reinforcement at the joint between the two structural members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: John T. Reed, Henry Hausler, Jason S. Balzer, Lawrence A. Queener
  • Patent number: 7543884
    Abstract: A structural joint configuration is used in an automotive body structure in which a transverse roof cross member has a convoluted formed shape that must be connected to the longitudinally extending tubular roof side rail. A two-piece clam shell bracket forms the joint apparatus. A lower piece formed in a shape to mate to and receive the transverse roof cross member is welded to the underside of the tubular roof side rail while projecting a formed receiver to engage the transverse roof cross member. An upper piece clamps over top of the transverse roof cross member and is welded to the top portion of the tubular roof side rail. The joint apparatus can be secured to the transverse roof cross member and to the roof side rail by either welding or by adhesives to provide a reinforcement at the joint between the two structural members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: John T. Reed, Henry Hausler, Jason S. Balzer, Lawrence A. Queener
  • Publication number: 20090108634
    Abstract: A structural joint configuration is used in an automotive body structure in which a transverse roof cross member has a convoluted formed shape that must be connected to the longitudinally extending tubular roof side rail. A two-piece clam shell bracket forms the joint apparatus. A lower piece formed in a shape to mate to and receive the transverse roof cross member is welded to the underside of the tubular roof side rail while projecting a formed receiver to engage the transverse roof cross member. An upper piece clamps over top of the transverse roof cross member and is welded to the top portion of the tubular roof side rail. The joint apparatus can be secured to the transverse roof cross member and to the roof side rail by either welding or by adhesives to provide a reinforcement at the joint between the two structural members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: John T. Reed, Henry Hausler, Jason S. Balzer, Lawrence A. Queener
  • Patent number: 7062853
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle body includes a floor structure, a roof structure and a door opening panel welded to the floor and roof structure. The door opening panel is formed from a tailor welded metal blank furnishing a first thickness of metal for a lower portion of the door opening panel and a second thickness of material for an upper portion of the door opening panel. The lower and upper portions of the door opening panel are joined at an approximately horizontal weld line which is concealed by a passenger door, and in one embodiment, a pickup box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John T. Reed, Paul Elia
  • Patent number: 7011361
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle body includes a floor structure, a roof structure and a door opening panel welded to the floor and roof structure. The door opening panel is formed from a tailor welded metal blank furnishing a first thickness of metal for a lower portion of the door opening panel and a second thickness of material for an upper portion of the door opening panel. The lower and upper portions of the door opening panel are joined at an approximately horizontal weld line which is concealed by a passenger door, and in one embodiment, a pickup box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John T. Reed, Paul Elia
  • Patent number: 6578909
    Abstract: A vehicle roof structure including a front header, a pillar support member, a side roof rail, and a roof rail outer front member. The front header has a substantially box-shaped cross-section. The pillar support member has an elongated member extending between a windshield opening and a door opening, a short first member at one end of the elongated member extending along the windshield opening, and a short second member at the end extending along the door opening. The first member includes a first edge adjoining an end of the front header. The side roof rail has a substantially box-shaped cross-section and adjoins a second edge of the pillar support second member. The roof rail outer front member is affixed to the pillar support member. The roof rail outer front member adjoins the end of the front header in a region of the first edge, adjoins the side roof rail in a region of the second edge, and extends along at least a portion of the elongated member of the pillar support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventors: John T Reed, Matt Edward Maser, Paul Elia, Peter Ellis Hackett
  • Patent number: 5900923
    Abstract: A human eye dilation simulator is provided for use in a medical patient simulation mannequin. The eye simulator's pupils dilate and constrict in response to light stimuli, and physiological condition. Eyelids open, close, and blink under control of a simulation computer. The eyelids and can be opened manually for student examination, testing, and diagnosis. Each eye can be programmed independently with a variety of responses to simulate actual eye responses to various neurological dysfunction, trauma, or drugs. The eye simulator is used in conjunction with other responses from a patient simulator mannequin to simulate the bodily responses of an actual patient to various situations encountered in the medical field. The patient simulator is used for training medical personnel especially in the areas of trauma care and anesthesiology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: MedSim-Eagle Simulation, Inc.
    Inventors: William K. Prendergast, John T. Reed
  • Patent number: 4785196
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for producing improved synthetic velocity logs from seismic traces. The seismic traces are processed to enhance high frequency content by converting each trace to a spike trace, then filtering the spike trace with a function designed to reduce side lobes and enhance high frequency content. The processed trace is then operated on by a conventional summation process to produce a synthetic velocity log. Due to the enhanced high frequency content of the processed trace, the resulting synthetic log tends to show sharp discontinuities in the geology, much like a log taken from a well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1988
    Assignee: Conoco Inc.
    Inventor: John T. Reed
  • Patent number: 4631867
    Abstract: A geodesic dome structure is described, i.e., a structure having a mathematically-derived surface. This new dome structure is formed of a single, one-piece layer of synthetic material and provides a one-piece, seamless screen to permit the viewing of a scene in a vehicle simulator in order to achieve a maximum of realism matching substantially real world conditions. One form of the structure for this geodesic dome is described with the single, one-piece layer of synthetic material bonded to a generally dome-shaped geodetic structure in order to provide sufficient strength for a free-standing structure. However, another form of the geodesic dome is described with the synthetic material formed of sufficient thickness to be strong enough to provide a free-standing structure, and the synthetic material may even be reinforced if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1986
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventor: John T. Reed
  • Patent number: D789114
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: John T Reed