Patents by Inventor Josh Greiner
Josh Greiner 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: 10150396Abstract: A vehicle cup holder assembly is provided herein. A receptacle is assembled to a vehicle console and a light source is coupled to the receptacle. An accessory is coupled to the receptacle and is deployable therefrom to increase the number of available cup holders in which to receive a beverage container. The accessory is configured to luminesce in response to light excitation by the light source.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Annette Lynn Huebner, Josh Greiner, Kristin Ann Hellman
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Patent number: 10098198Abstract: A light bar is provided and includes an elongated carrier having a surface extending along the carrier. Capacitive sensors are spaced along the carrier and positioned below the surface. Light sources are included for illuminating the surface, each associated with at least one capacitive sensor and positioned proximate thereto. A controller is included for detecting capacitive changes in the capacitive sensors, wherein when the controller detects a capacitive change in a capacitive sensor, the controller alters an illumination state of a light source associated therewith.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2014Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Annette Lynn Huebner, Artur Sakarian, Ali Ammar, Kristin Ann Hellman, Ryan Welch, Josh Greiner, Cornel Lewis Gardner
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Publication number: 20180257535Abstract: A vehicle cup holder assembly is provided herein. A receptacle is assembled to a vehicle console and a light source is coupled to the receptacle. An accessory is coupled to the receptacle and is deployable therefrom to increase the number of available cup holders in which to receive a beverage container. The accessory is configured to luminesce in response to light excitation by the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Annette Lynn Huebner, Josh Greiner, Kristin Ann Hellman
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Patent number: 9327629Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat and a seatback pivotally coupled with the seat. A seatcover assembly is disposed below the seat. The seatcover assembly is operable between a stored position and a deployed position. A spring-biased spindle is coupled with an attachment end of the seatcover assembly. A seatcover is configured to be wrapped around the spindle in the stored position and withdrawn from the spring-biased spindle in the deployed position. An engagement rod is coupled with an intermediate portion of the seatcover and is configured to securely engage a biteline disposed between the seat and the seatback. A plurality of engagement features removably secure side edges of the seatcover with the seat.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Annette Lynn Huebner, Kristin Ann Hellman, Johnathan Andrew Line, Matthew B. Rutman, Lisa E. Petrauskas, Christian J. Hosbach, Ryan Welch, Josh Greiner, Artur Sakarian
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Patent number: 9291324Abstract: A center high mounted stop light assembly for use in a vehicle includes a stop light housing movable in a passage located center high on a rear end of the vehicle between a first closed position and a second extended position in which utility lights coupled to the stop light housing are deployable and operable to illuminate an area near the rear end of the vehicle. A position sensor detects and signals the position of the stop light housing within the passage. The stop light housing may be manually operated between the open and closed position or may use an automated device for push button operation including of the utility lights.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Annette Lynn Huebner, Artur Sakarian, Kristin Ann Hellman, Ryan Welch, Gerald Douglas Neely, Josh Greiner
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Publication number: 20160068089Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat and a seatback pivotally coupled with the seat. A seatcover assembly is disposed below the seat. The seatcover assembly is operable between a stored position and a deployed position. A spring-biased spindle is coupled with an attachment end of the seatcover assembly. A seatcover is configured to be wrapped around the spindle in the stored position and withdrawn from the spring-biased spindle in the deployed position. An engagement rod is coupled with an intermediate portion of the seatcover and is configured to securely engage a biteline disposed between the seat and the seatback. A plurality of engagement features removably secure side edges of the seatcover with the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Annette Lynn Huebner, Kristin Ann Hellman, Johnathan Andrew Line, Matthew B. Rutman, Lisa E. Petrauskas, Christian J. Hosbach, Ryan Welch, Josh Greiner, Artur Sakarian
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Patent number: 9162627Abstract: An item holder for a vehicle interior includes first and second retention members which are operable between at-rest and recessed positions relative to one another. The first and second retention members have edge portions which are generally arranged in a parallel relationship and define a spacing therebetween for the insertion of an item in use. An item stored in the item holder is retained by the first and second retention members in that the first and second retention members are biased towards the at-rest position for engagement of an item therebetween. The item holder provides ready access to personal items as stored therein by a vehicle occupant.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2014Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Josh Greiner, Annette Lynn Huebner, Ryan Welch, Kristin Ann Hellman, Artur Sakarian, Scott H. Dunham
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Publication number: 20150283943Abstract: A light bar is provided and includes an elongated carrier having a surface extending along the carrier. Capacitive sensors are spaced along the carrier and positioned below the surface. Light sources are included for illuminating the surface, each associated with at least one capacitive sensor and positioned proximate thereto. A controller is included for detecting capacitive changes in the capacitive sensors, wherein when the controller detects a capacitive change in a capacitive sensor, the controller alters an illumination state of a light source associated therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: October 8, 2015Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Annette Lynn Huebner, Artur Sakarian, Ali Ammar, Kristin Ann Hellman, Ryan Welch, Josh Greiner, Cornel Lewis Gardner
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Publication number: 20150198300Abstract: A center high mounted stop light assembly for use in a vehicle includes a stop light housing movable in a passage located center high on a rear end of the vehicle between a first closed position and a second extended position in which utility lights coupled to the stop light housing are deployable and operable to illuminate an area near the rear end of the vehicle. A position sensor detects and signals the position of the stop light housing within the passage. The stop light housing may be manually operated between the open and closed position or may use an automated device for push button operation including of the utility lights.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Annette Lynn Huebner, Artur Sakarian, Kristin Ann Hellman, Ryan Welch, Gerald Douglas Neely, Josh Greiner
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Publication number: 20150197201Abstract: An item holder for a vehicle interior includes first and second retention members which are operable between at-rest and recessed positions relative to one another. The first and second retention members have edge portions which are generally arranged in a parallel relationship and define a spacing therebetween for the insertion of an item in use. An item stored in the item holder is retained by the first and second retention members in that the first and second retention members are biased towards the at-rest position for engagement of an item therebetween. The item holder provides ready access to personal items as stored therein by a vehicle occupant.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Josh Greiner, Annette Lynn Huebner, Ryan Welch, Kristin Ann Hellman, Artur Sakarian, Scott H. Dunham
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Patent number: 8814245Abstract: A multi-tier vehicular storage system comprises a medial platform operable between lower and upper positions. A rear seat is configured to horizontally receive the medial platform in the upper position. A bottom bin is disposed below and behind the rear seat and at least partially covered by the medial platform in the lower position. An upper bin coupled with the rear seat and rotationally operable between stowed and accessible positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ryan Welch, Annette Lynn Huebner, Artur Sakarian, Kristin Ann Hellman, Josh Greiner
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Patent number: D887929Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2019Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Joel Piaskowski, Gordon Platto, Doyle Letson, Paul Johnston, Andy Thomas, Jim Smithbauer, Rachael Robinson, Josh Greiner
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Patent number: D935361Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Joel Piaskowski, Gordon M. Platto, Doyle Letson, Josh Greiner, Rachael Robinson, Nahshon Francis