Patents by Inventor LaRon Michelle Brown
LaRon Michelle Brown 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: 20190169401Abstract: A material includes a base polymer, cellulose fibers dispersed through the base polymer, a pigment coloring the base polymer and the cellulose fibers, and a sealant selected from epoxidized soybean oil and polyolefin. The sealant coats and seals the cellulose fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2017Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Richard Gall, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stuart Salter, Talat Karmo, LaRon Michelle Brown
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Publication number: 20180250854Abstract: A molded metallized polymeric structure includes a metal plate-able polymer component having a metallized surface wherein the component includes one or more locking members. The molded metallized polymeric structure additionally includes a polymer resin coupled to one or more binding regions of the metallized surface wherein the polymer resin is positioned to be in contact with the one or more locking members. The molded metallized polymeric structure has one or more visually exposed portions of the metallized surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2017Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Thomas Musleh, LaRon Michelle Brown, Michael A. Musleh, Stuart C. Salter
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Publication number: 20180207703Abstract: Systems and methods for punching and attaching components to vehicle fascia are disclosed. The system may include a first robot including a punching end of arm tool (EOAT) and configured to punch openings in a vehicle fascia and a second robot configured to attach components having an adhesive applied thereto to the vehicle fascia adjacent to the openings. The system may further include a third or more robots configured to attach components to the vehicle fascia. The method may include punching one or more openings into a vehicle fascia using a first robot EOAT and placing and holding the one or more components having adhesive applied thereto in contact with the vehicle fascia adjacent to the one or more openings using a second EOAT. The system and method may provide flexibility, scalability, and cost effectiveness to the punching and attaching process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2015Publication date: July 26, 2018Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: LaRon Michelle BROWN, Michael WILLIAMS, Flondezi GODETTE, Rebecca SCALA
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Patent number: 10011215Abstract: An illuminated emblem assembly that includes a power source; a light-producing assembly that is coupled to the power source, supported by a backing member and comprises a plurality of light-emitting diode sources; a chromatic layer comprising an emblem shape over the light-producing assembly, wherein the shape is visible under ambient lighting; and a polycarbonate sealing structure over the chromatic layer that seals the backing member, the light-producing assembly, and the chromatic layer. Further, the sealing structure can comprise a design feature. In addition, the plurality of light-emitting diode sources can be dispersed in the light-producing assembly. The light-emitting diode sources can also be micro-sized elements comprising gallium nitride that are arranged on a positive electrode layer in the form of an ink.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Richard Roberts, LaRon Michelle Brown, Cornel Lewis Gardner
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Publication number: 20170368727Abstract: A method is provided of producing a component part for a motor vehicle. That method includes the steps of molding a first portion of an integral body from a chrome-platable material and molding a second portion of the integral body from a molded-in-color, non-platable material. This is followed by the applying of a chrome plate layer to the chrome-platable material. A component part or exterior grille made without masking and painting steps is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: LaRon Michelle Brown, Timothy Scott Stinson
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Patent number: 9834136Abstract: An emblem assembly is provided that includes a power source, a backing member, and a light-producing assembly coupled to the power source and supported by the backing member. The light-producing assembly may include an electroluminescent light source. The emblem assembly further includes a chromatic layer over the light-producing assembly that comprises and emblem shape, and a translucent sealing structure over the chromatic layer that seals the backing member, the light-producing assembly, and the chromatic layer. The emblem assembly exhibits a chrome- or mirror-like finish when viewed under ambient lighting conditions. Further, the emblem assembly possesses a glowing appearance when activated under low light or nighttime conditions.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Richard J. Roberts, LaRon Michelle Brown, Cornel Lewis Gardner
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Publication number: 20170036594Abstract: An illuminated emblem assembly that includes a power source; a light-producing assembly that is coupled to the power source, supported by a backing member and comprises a plurality of light-emitting diode sources; a chromatic layer comprising an emblem shape over the light-producing assembly, wherein the shape is visible under ambient lighting; and a polycarbonate sealing structure over the chromatic layer that seals the backing member, the light-producing assembly, and the chromatic layer. Further, the sealing structure can comprise a design feature. In addition, the plurality of light-emitting diode sources can be dispersed in the light-producing assembly. The light-emitting diode sources can also be micro-sized elements comprising gallium nitride that are arranged on a positive electrode layer in the form of an ink.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicants: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Colonial Plastics, Inc.Inventors: Richard Roberts, LaRon Michelle Brown, Cornel Lewis Gardner
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Patent number: 9533613Abstract: A vehicle illumination apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an access panel configured to conceal an access region of a fueling receptacle. A light source is disposed proximate the access region and is in communication with a controller. The illumination apparatus further comprises at least one photoluminescent portion disposed proximate the access region and configured to illuminate at least a portion of the access region.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, James J. Surman, Cornel Lewis Gardner, LaRon Michelle Brown
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Patent number: 9481296Abstract: An illuminated emblem assembly is provided that includes a power source, a backing member, and a light-producing assembly coupled to the power source and supported by the backing member. The light-producing assembly includes a plurality of light-emitting diode sources. The light-producing assembly may also include a plurality of micro-sized, dispersed light-emitting diode sources. The illuminated emblem assembly further includes a translucent base region over the light sources, a chromatic layer over the translucent base region and a UV-stable translucent sealing structure over the chromatic layer that seals the backing member, the light producing assembly, and the chromatic layer. The sealing structure may be UV-stable and/or include a design feature. The illuminated emblem assembly exhibits a chrome- or mirror-like finish when viewed under ambient lighting conditions. Further, the illuminated emblem assembly possesses a glowing appearance when activated under low light or nighttime conditions.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Richard J. Roberts, LaRon Michelle Brown, Cornel Lewis Gardner
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Publication number: 20150138811Abstract: A vehicle illumination apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an access panel configured to conceal an access region of a fueling receptacle. A light source is disposed proximate the access region and is in communication with a controller. The illumination apparatus further comprises at least one photoluminescent portion disposed proximate the access region and configured to illuminate at least a portion of the access region.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, James J. Surman, Cornel Lewis Gardner, LaRon Michelle Brown
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Publication number: 20140247614Abstract: An emblem assembly is provided that includes a power source, a backing member, and a light-producing assembly coupled to the power source and supported by the backing member. The light-producing assembly may include an electroluminescent light source. The emblem assembly further includes a chromatic layer over the light-producing assembly that comprises and emblem shape, and a translucent sealing structure over the chromatic layer that seals the backing member, the light-producing assembly, and the chromatic layer. The emblem assembly exhibits a chrome- or mirror-like finish when viewed under ambient lighting conditions. Further, the emblem assembly possesses a glowing appearance when activated under low light or nighttime conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicants: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Colonial Plastics, Inc.Inventors: Richard J. Roberts, LaRon Michelle Brown, Cornel Lewis Gardner
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Publication number: 20140240999Abstract: An illuminated emblem assembly is provided that includes a power source, a backing member, and a light-producing assembly coupled to the power source and supported by the backing member. The light-producing assembly includes a plurality of light-emitting diode sources. The light-producing assembly may also include a plurality of micro-sized, dispersed light-emitting diode sources. The illuminated emblem assembly further includes a translucent base region over the light sources, a chromatic layer over the translucent base region and a UV-stable translucent sealing structure over the chromatic layer that seals the backing member, the light producing assembly, and the chromatic layer. The sealing structure may be UV-stable and/or include a design feature. The illuminated emblem assembly exhibits a chrome- or mirror-like finish when viewed under ambient lighting conditions. Further, the illuminated emblem assembly possesses a glowing appearance when activated under low light or nighttime conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicants: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Colonial Plastics, Inc.Inventors: Richard J. Roberts, LaRon Michelle Brown, Cornel Lewis Gardner
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Patent number: 8752989Abstract: An illuminated vehicle emblem assembly is provided that includes a power source, a backing member, and a light-producing assembly coupled to the power source and supported by the backing member. The light-producing assembly may include an electroluminescent light source. The illuminated vehicle emblem assembly further includes a translucent base region over the light source, a chromatic layer over the translucent base region, and a translucent sealing structure configured to seal the backing member, the light producing assembly, and the chromatic layer. The illuminated vehicle emblem assembly exhibits a chrome- or mirror-like finish when viewed under ambient lighting conditions. Further, the illuminated vehicle emblem assembly possesses a glowing appearance when activated under low-light or night-time conditions.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2012Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignees: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Colonial Plastics, Inc.Inventors: Richard J. Roberts, LaRon Michelle Brown, Cornel Lewis Gardner
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Publication number: 20130335997Abstract: An illuminated vehicle emblem assembly is provided that includes a power source, a backing member, and a light-producing assembly coupled to the power source and supported by the backing member. The light-producing assembly may include an electroluminescent light source. The illuminated vehicle emblem assembly further includes a translucent base region over the light source, a chromatic layer over the translucent base region, and a translucent sealing structure configured to seal the backing member, the light producing assembly, and the chromatic layer. The illuminated vehicle emblem assembly exhibits a chrome- or mirror-like finish when viewed under ambient lighting conditions. Further, the illuminated vehicle emblem assembly possesses a glowing appearance when activated under low-light or night-time conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicants: COLONIAL PLASTICS, INC., FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Richard J. Roberts, LaRon Michelle Brown, Cornel Lewis Gardner
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Publication number: 20110250547Abstract: A burner system and a method of control. The system includes a supply unit that provides a gas/air mixture to a burner assembly. The burner assembly includes a distribution outlet having a plurality of openings and an electrode. The electrode provides an electrical arc to ignite the gas/air mixture for a predetermined period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2010Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: LaRon Michelle Brown, Ann Marie Straccia, Gregory Latowski