Patents by Inventor Kirke Leonard
Kirke 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).
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Patent number: 11511756Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 13, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kristopher Karl Brown, Steven Wayne Friedlander, Ali Hassani, Kirk Leonard, Stuart C. Salter
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Patent number: 11151817Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ali Hassani, Hamid M. Golgiri, Kirk Leonard
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Publication number: 20210213957Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2020Publication date: July 15, 2021Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kristopher Karl Brown, Steven Wayne Friedlander, Ali Hassani, Kirk Leonard, Stuart C. Salter
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Publication number: 20210158638Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2019Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ali Hassani, Hamid M. Golgiri, Kirk Leonard
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Patent number: 10988113Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 20, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ali Hassani, Hamid M. Golgiri, Vivekanandh Elangovan, Gerard Edward Szczepaniak, Joshua Wheeler, Kirk Leonard
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Publication number: 20210086726Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2019Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Ali HASSANI, Hamid M. GOLGIRI, Vivekanandh ELANGOVAN, Gerard Edward SZCZEPANIAK, Joshua WHEELER, Kirk LEONARD
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Patent number: 8497373Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 15, 2012Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20120283221Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20120238528Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20090137528Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20090131371Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20090131671Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20090124581Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20090118235Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20090118234Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20090118504Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: 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
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Patent number: 7459461Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20040082544Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: 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
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Patent number: 4584860Abstract: An oblate spheroid shaped shell has upper and lower component parts which are held together by means of spring loaded clamps. The upper and lower component parts each contain liquid hardenable ceramic material forming die member halves which have surfaces defining a die cavity for superplastic forming of a metal workpiece therein. The ceramic material has electrical heating elements embedded therein and positioned close to the die cavity in order to heat the metal workpiece in the cavity. Tubes in the upper and lower halves of the shell supply pressurized gas and quenching fluid to the die cavity for superplastic forming and quenching of the metal workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1985Date of Patent: April 29, 1986Assignee: Rockwell International CorporationInventor: Kirke Leonard