Patents by Inventor Kirk LEONARD

Kirk LEONARD 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: 11511756
    Abstract: A vehicle system is disclosed herein. A display panel is disposed on the exterior of the vehicle and is configured as a user interface for receiving inputs from a user. An occupant detection device is configured to detect the position of an occupant of the vehicle. A controller is configured to receive a request for pickup from a potential passenger via a first communication; register authorization information based on the first communication; receive a request for vehicle access via a second communication that includes authorization information; and control one or more doors of the vehicle to allow the potential passenger access to the vehicle via the one or more doors in response to the authorization information registered based on the first communication corresponding to the authorization information from the second communication, wherein the controller allows access via the one or more doors based on the position of the occupant detected by the occupant detection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kristopher Karl Brown, Steven Wayne Friedlander, Ali Hassani, Kirk Leonard, Stuart C. Salter
  • Patent number: 11151817
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments described in this disclosure are generally directed to systems and methods for reducing latency in a passive entry system of a vehicle. In an exemplary method, a computer detects a presence of a passive entry device inside a passive entry zone of the vehicle. The passive entry device may be a phone-as-a-key (PaaK) device or a key fob, and the passive entry zone is an area around the vehicle that is monitored by a wireless detection system of the vehicle. The computer authenticates the passive entry device, which can include determining an identity of an individual authorized to use the passive entry device. Upon successful authentication, the computer may unlock a door of the vehicle and provide a visual prompt to the individual to unlatch the unlocked door. The visual prompt can include an unlatch icon displayed upon a door access panel of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ali Hassani, Hamid M. Golgiri, Kirk Leonard
  • Publication number: 20210213957
    Abstract: A vehicle system is disclosed herein. A display panel is disposed on the exterior of the vehicle and is configured as a user interface for receiving inputs from a user. An occupant detection device is configured to detect the position of an occupant of the vehicle. A controller is configured to receive a request for pickup from a potential passenger via a first communication; register authorization information based on the first communication; receive a request for vehicle access via a second communication that includes authorization information; and control one or more doors of the vehicle to allow the potential passenger access to the vehicle via the one or more doors in response to the authorization information registered based on the first communication corresponding to the authorization information from the second communication, wherein the controller allows access via the one or more doors based on the position of the occupant detected by the occupant detection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kristopher Karl Brown, Steven Wayne Friedlander, Ali Hassani, Kirk Leonard, Stuart C. Salter
  • Publication number: 20210158638
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments described in this disclosure are generally directed to systems and methods for reducing latency in a passive entry system of a vehicle. In an exemplary method, a computer detects a presence of a passive entry device inside a passive entry zone of the vehicle. The passive entry device may be a phone-as-a-key (PaaK) device or a key fob, and the passive entry zone is an area around the vehicle that is monitored by a wireless detection system of the vehicle. The computer authenticates the passive entry device, which can include determining an identity of an individual authorized to use the passive entry device. Upon successful authentication, the computer may unlock a door of the vehicle and provide a visual prompt to the individual to unlatch the unlocked door. The visual prompt can include an unlatch icon displayed upon a door access panel of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ali Hassani, Hamid M. Golgiri, Kirk Leonard
  • Patent number: 10988113
    Abstract: A wireless controller is in communication with a plurality of wireless transceivers. An authentication controller is in communication with the wireless controller. The authentication controller is programmed to provide an initial authentication message to a user interface responsive to initiation of an authentication sequence between the vehicle and a mobile device initiating communication with the wireless transceivers, and responsive to completion of the authentication sequence, update the authentication message to indicate that the authentication sequence is complete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ali Hassani, Hamid M. Golgiri, Vivekanandh Elangovan, Gerard Edward Szczepaniak, Joshua Wheeler, Kirk Leonard
  • Publication number: 20210086726
    Abstract: A wireless controller is in communication with a plurality of wireless transceivers. An authentication controller is in communication with the wireless controller. The authentication controller is programmed to provide an initial authentication message to a user interface responsive to initiation of an authentication sequence between the vehicle and a mobile device initiating communication with the wireless transceivers, and responsive to completion of the authentication sequence, update the authentication message to indicate that the authentication sequence is complete.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Ali HASSANI, Hamid M. GOLGIRI, Vivekanandh ELANGOVAN, Gerard Edward SZCZEPANIAK, Joshua WHEELER, Kirk LEONARD
  • Patent number: 8497373
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phosphonic acid compounds useful as serine protease inhibitors, compositions thereof and methods for treating inflammatory and serine protease mediated disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael N. Greco, Harold R. Almond, Jr., Lawrence de Garavilla, Michael J. Hawkins, Michael J. Humora, Yun Qian, Donald Gilmore Walker, Sergio Cesco-Cancian, Christopher Norman Nilsen, Mitul N. Patel, Kirk Leonard Sorgi, Eugene Powell
  • Publication number: 20120283221
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phosphonic acid compounds useful as serine protease inhibitors, compositions thereof and methods for treating inflammatory and serine protease mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Michael N. Greco, Harold R. Almond, JR., Lawrence de Garavilla, Michael J. Hawkins, Michael J. Humora, Yun Qian, Donald Gilmore Walker, Sergio Cesco-Cancian, Christopher Norman Nillsen, Mitul N. Patel, Kirk Leonard Sorgi, Eugene Powell
  • Publication number: 20120238528
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phosphonic acid compounds useful as serine protease inhibitors, compositions thereof and methods for treating inflammatory and serine protease mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Michael N. Greco, Harold R. Almond, JR., Lawrence de Garavilla, Michael J. Hawkins, Michael J. Humora, Yun Qian, Donald Gilmore Walker, Sergio Cesco-Cancian, Christopher Norman Nilsen, Mitul N. Patel, Kirk Leonard Sorgi, Eugene Powell
  • Publication number: 20090137528
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phosphonic acid compounds useful as serine protease inhibitors, compositions thereof and methods for treating inflammatory and serine protease mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Michael N. Greco, Harold R. Almond, JR., Lawrence de Garavilla, Michael J. Hawkins, Michael J. Humora, Yun Qian, Donald Gilmore Walker, Sergio Cesco-Cancian, Christopher Norman Nilsen, Mitul N. Patel, Kirk Leonard Sorgi, Eugene Powell
  • Publication number: 20090131671
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phosphonic acid compounds useful as serine protease inhibitors, compositions thereof and methods for treating inflammatory and serine protease mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Michael N. Greco, Harold R. Almond, JR., Lawrence de Garavilla, Michael J. Hawkins, Michael J. Humora, Yun Qian, Donald Gilmore Walker, Sergio Cesco-Cancian, Christopher Norman Nilsen, Mitul N. Patel, Kirk Leonard Sorgi, Eugene Powell
  • Publication number: 20090131371
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phosphonic acid compounds useful as serine protease inhibitors, compositions thereof and methods for treating inflammatory and serine protease mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Michael N. Greco, Harold R. Almond, JR., Lawrence de Garavilla, Michael J. Hawkins, Michael J. Humora, Yun Qian, Donald Gilmore Walker, Sergio Cesco-Cancian, Christopher Norman Nilsen, Mitul N. Patel, Kirk Leonard Sorgi, Eugene Powell
  • Publication number: 20090124581
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phosphonic acid compounds useful as serine protease inhibitors, compositions thereof and methods for treating inflammatory and serine protease mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Michael N. Greco, Harold R. Almond, JR., Lawrence de Garavilla, Michael J. Hawkins, Michael J. Humora, Yun Qian, Donald Gilmore Walker, Sergio Cesco-Cancian, Christopher Norman Nilsen, Mitul N. Patel, Kirk Leonard Sorgi, Eugene Powell
  • Publication number: 20090118234
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phosphonic acid compounds useful as serine protease inhibitors, compositions thereof and methods for treating inflammatory and serine protease mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Michael N. Greco, Harold R. Almond, JR., Lawrene de Garavilla, Michael J. Hawkins, Michael J. Humora, Yun Qian, Donald Gilmore Walker, Sergio Cesco-Cancian, Christopher Norman Nilsen, Mitul N. Patel, Kirk Leonard Sorgi, Eugene Powell
  • Publication number: 20090118235
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phosphonic acid compounds useful as serine protease inhibitors, compositions thereof and methods for treating inflammatory and serine protease mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Michael N. Greco, Harold R. Almond, JR., Lawrence de Garavilla, Michael J. Hawkins, Michael J. Humora, Yun Qian, Donald Gilmore Walker, Sergio Cesco-Cancian, Christopher Norman Nilsen, Mitul N. Patel, Kirk Leonard Sorgi, Eugene Powell
  • Publication number: 20090118504
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phosphonic acid compounds useful as serine protease inhibitors, compositions thereof and methods for treating inflammatory and serine protease mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Michael N. Greco, Harold R. Almond, JR., Lawrence de Garavilla, Michael J. Hawkins, Michael J. Humora, Yun Qian, Donald Gilmore Walker, Sergio Cesco-Cancian, Christopher Norman Nilsen, Mitul N. Patel, Kirk Leonard Sorgi, Eugene Powell
  • Patent number: 7459461
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phosphonic acid compounds useful as serine protease inhibitors, compositions thereof and methods for treating inflammatory and serine protease mediated disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael N. Greco, Harold R. Almond, Lawrence de Garavilla, Michael J. Hawkins, Michael J. Humora, Yun Qian, Donald Gilmore Walker, Sergio Cesco-Cancian, Christopher Norman Nilsen, Mitul N. Patel, Kirk Leonard Sorgi, Eugene Powell
  • Publication number: 20040082544
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phosphonic acid compounds useful as serine protease inhibitors, compositions thereof and methods for treating inflammatory and serine protease mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Michael N. Greco, Harold R. Almond, Lawrence de Garavilla, Michael J. Hawkins, Michael J. Humora, Yun Qian, Donald Gilmore Walker, Sergio Cesco-Cancian, Christopher Norman Nilsen, Mitul N. Patel, Kirk Leonard Sorgi, Eugene Powell