Patents by Inventor Mark Ferrel

Mark Ferrel 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: 12706211
    Abstract: A network-hosted product selection system includes a first server having at least one connected data repository, the first server including a non-transitory medium coupled thereto, the non-transitory medium including instructions for the first server to accept a digitally coded patient state diagnosis model from a connected input device, parse said diagnosis model for information, compare results with information derived from individual ones of product data models, the product data models including parse able tags weighing efficacy in treatment of one or more medical conditions and or symptoms derived from the patient state diagnosis model, select one or more product data models weighing high in efficacy based on at least collective tag weight and displaying products and associated transactional data and product consumption recommendation data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2026
    Assignee: Global Healing Arts LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Douglas Brazil, James E. Thomas, Mark Ferrel
  • Patent number: 11603789
    Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, electric current may be supplied to or withheld from a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater and an electrically heated catalyst. In particular, electric current may be delivered to the PTC heater and withheld from the electrically heated catalyst, or vice-versa, in response to a catalyst temperature and battery state of charge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Ferrel
  • Patent number: 8384237
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide voltage stability for a low voltage bus coupling a DC/DC converter with a low voltage load comprising one or more vehicle accessories. The DC/DC converter can be coupled to a high voltage battery, the low voltage load, and a starter circuit configured for starting an engine. Prior to engaging a starter motor to start the engine, the DC/DC converter can be isolated from the starter circuit so as to be shielded from any large current demand during an engine start event. While starting the engine, the starter motor can draw current from a secondary battery, while the DC/DC converter provides a sufficient and stable voltage to the vehicle low voltage accessories. After completion of the engine start event, the DC/DC converter can be recoupled to the starter circuit, allowing the high voltage battery to charge the secondary battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Barney D. Nefcy, Marvin P. Kraska, Mark Ferrel, Walt J. Ortmann
  • Publication number: 20120025601
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide voltage stability for a low voltage bus coupling a DC/DC converter with a low voltage load comprising one or more vehicle accessories. The DC/DC converter can be coupled to a high voltage battery, the low voltage load, and a starter circuit configured for starting an engine. Prior to engaging a starter motor to start the engine, the DC/DC converter can be isolated from the starter circuit so as to be shielded from any large current demand during an engine start event. While starting the engine, the starter motor can draw current from a secondary battery, while the DC/DC converter provides a sufficient and stable voltage to the vehicle low voltage accessories. After completion of the engine start event, the DC/DC converter can be recoupled to the starter circuit, allowing the high voltage battery to charge the secondary battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Barney D. Nefcy, Marvin Paul Kraska, Mark Ferrel, Walt Joseph Ortmann