Patents by Inventor Laurens Van Den Acker

Laurens Van Den Acker 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).

  • Mechanical and electrical coupling system
    Patent number: 7284988
    Abstract: A coupling system that allows maximum flexibility for vehicle users to relocate, remove or replace electrical and/or mechanical devices throughout the interior of a vehicle, with several slot openings formed in the vehicle structure and coupling components which provide the connections of the devices to the vehicle, via the slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Laurens van den Acker, Jose Paris-Gonzalez, Ronald Miller, Gary Strumolo, David Wagner, Bryan Goodman, David DiMeo
  • Backlite storage and convertible decklid system for automotive vehicle
    Patent number: 6783170
    Abstract: A system and method for modifying a rear cargo compartment of an automotive vehicle includes a decklid capable of enclosing for storage the vehicle's backlite. With or without to backlite enclosed within the decklid, the decklid may remain attached to the vehicle in its conventional position, may be moved to a stowage location within the vehicle, or may be detached from the automotive vehicle entirely and stowed in an external location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Laurens Van Den Acker, Jonathan Vallis, Dennis Flick
  • Mechanical and electrical coupling system
    Publication number: 20040155524
    Abstract: A coupling system that allows maximum flexibility for vehicle users to relocate, remove or replace electrical and/or mechanical devices throughout the interior of a vehicle, with several slot openings formed in the vehicle structure and coupling components which provide the connections of the devices to the vehicle, via the slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Laurens van den Acker, Jose Paris-Gonzalez, Ronald Miller, Gary Strumolo, David Wagner, Bryan Goodman, David DiMeo
  • Automotive vehicle key
    Patent number: D442466
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Laurens Van Den Acker
  • Automotive vehicle key
    Patent number: D448984
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Laurens Van Den Acker
  • Vehicle grille
    Patent number: D532724
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Schiavone, James Grake, Curt Aumiller, Laurens Van Den Acker
  • Vehicle hood
    Patent number: D532728
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Schiavone, Laurens Van Den Acker, Curt Aumiller, James Grake
  • Vehicle front bumper
    Patent number: D535594
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Schiavone, James Grake, Curt Aumiller, Laurens Van Den Acker
  • Vehicle headlight
    Patent number: D559416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Schiavone, James Grake, Curt Aumiller, Laurens Van Den Acker
  • Vehicle grille
    Patent number: D560566
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Aris, Bregt Ectors, Laurens Van Den Acker
  • Vehicle bumper
    Patent number: D560573
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Aris, Bregt Ectors, Laurens Van Den Acker
  • Vehicle headlight lens
    Patent number: D561918
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Aris, Bregt Ectors, Laurens Van Den Acker
  • Automobile body
    Patent number: D397961
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
    Inventors: J. Carroll Mays, Carolyn Lantz, Laurens van den Acker, David Morris
  • Automotive vehicle key
    Patent number: D433921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Laurens Van Den Acker
  • Automotive vehicle key
    Patent number: D434301
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Laurens Van Den Acker
  • Automotive vehicle key
    Patent number: D434302
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Laurens Van Den Acker
  • Automotive vehicle key
    Patent number: D434307
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Laurens Van Den Acker
  • Automotive vehicle key
    Patent number: D434636
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Laurens Van Den Acker
  • Vehicle windshield
    Patent number: D786157
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Schlavone, Laurens Van Den Acker, Curt Aumiller, James Grake