Patents by Inventor Mark Wisneski
Mark Wisneski 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: 11414135Abstract: This disclosure relates to a moveable reinforcement assembly for a motor vehicle, such as a motor vehicle with a front trunk (i.e., a “frunk”). An example vehicle includes a front end assembly, a panel moveable relative to the front end assembly between a closed position and an open position, and a reinforcement assembly mounted to the panel and configured to interface with the front end assembly when the panel is in the closed position. The reinforcement assembly effectively absorbs and transfers loads applied thereto while also being moveable so as to not obstruct access to a front trunk.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David Brian Glickman, Mark A. Wisneski, Lance Coley
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Publication number: 20220048577Abstract: This disclosure relates to a moveable reinforcement assembly for a motor vehicle, such as a motor vehicle with a front trunk (i.e., a “frunk”). An example vehicle includes a front end assembly, a panel moveable relative to the front end assembly between a closed position and an open position, and a reinforcement assembly mounted to the panel and configured to interface with the front end assembly when the panel is in the closed position. The reinforcement assembly effectively absorbs and transfers loads applied thereto while also being moveable so as to not obstruct access to a front trunk.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2020Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: David Brian Glickman, Mark A. Wisneski, Lance Coley
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Publication number: 20220001936Abstract: This disclosure details retention assemblies for connecting panels or other components of automotive vehicles. An exemplary retention assembly may include a polymeric panel and a combined snap assembly and fastener boss that is molded-in the polymeric panel. The retention assembly may be utilized to connect an additional structure, such an another panel, to the polymeric panel for establishing a vehicle assembly. The combined snap assembly and fastener boss packages both snap and fastening features within a common packaging space of the retention assembly, thereby reducing assembly complexities and costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2020Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Craig M. Watson, Mark A. Wisneski, Martin D. Lopez, Flondezi Godette
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Patent number: 10920950Abstract: A vehicle lighting system includes, among other things, a grille that extends across an opening in a vehicle. The system also includes a light bar assembly having lights that are disposed aft the grille relative to a general orientation of the vehicle. The lights are configured to be activated to emit light through grille openings.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David Brian Glickman, Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Mark A. Wisneski, Robert William Miller
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Patent number: 10730441Abstract: A vehicle includes a body structure defining a front trunk having a front opening. A grille coves the front opening in a closed position and is pivotable about a vertical hinge, or a horizontal hinge along a top edge, secured to the body structure to provide access to the front opening. The grille may include a bin mounted on an inner surface of the grille and pivotable with the grille, a heating/cooling duct or a video display.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: David Brian Glickman, Stuart C. Salter, Mark A. Wisneski, Paul Kenneth Dellock
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Patent number: 10730400Abstract: A storage and charging system for a motor vehicle includes a drawer assembly front portion comprising a portion of the front grille. The drawer assembly is movable between open and closed positions by an actuator and provides a storage space that may be used for a charging cable. An electrical connection is disposed within the drawer assembly and provides an electrical coupling between a charging cable and a battery of the motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Dave Brian Glickman, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Cornel Lewis Gardner, Mark Wisneski
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Patent number: 10723390Abstract: A vehicle hood is disclosed and is movable to access an engine compartment. A compartment defining a storage space is accessible through a lid within the closure panel. The compartment includes a temperature control system maintaining a temperature within the storage space.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, David Brian Glickman, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Mark Wisneski
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Patent number: 10717471Abstract: A vehicle having a front trunk and a method of controlling a vehicle to access the trunk may include raising a hood from a closed position adjacent body structure to a fully open position with the hood oriented horizontally to provide access to a front trunk, raising a grille with the hood; and pivoting the grille about a hinge affixed to the hood. Front trunk lighting and bins maybe included in the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: David Brian Glickman, Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Mark A. Wisneski
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Publication number: 20200139894Abstract: A vehicle includes a body structure defining a front trunk having a front opening. A grille coves the front opening in a closed position and is pivotable about a vertical hinge, or a horizontal hinge along a top edge, secured to the body structure to provide access to the front opening. The grille may include a bin mounted on an inner surface of the grille and pivotable with the grille, a heating/cooling duct or a video display.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: David Brian Glickman, Stuart C. Salter, Mark A. Wisneski, Paul Kenneth Dellock
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Publication number: 20200130750Abstract: A vehicle having a front trunk and a method of controlling a vehicle to access the trunk may include raising a hood from a closed position adjacent body structure to a fully open position with the hood oriented horizontally to provide access to a front trunk, raising a grille with the hood; and pivoting the grille about a hinge affixed to the hood. Front trunk lighting and bins maybe included in the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: David Brian Glickman, Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Mark A. Wisneski
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Publication number: 20200130751Abstract: A vehicle and method of operating that includes a body structure having hood and front bumper, a grille, mounted between the hood and front bumper, including an opening, and a drawer mounted in the opening, slidable forward to an open position in front of the vehicle and rearward to a closed position within the vehicle. A controller may receive various inputs for controlling the operation of the drawer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, David Brian Glickman, Mark A. Wisneski, Paul Kenneth Dellock
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Patent number: 10633033Abstract: A vehicle and method of operating that includes a body structure having hood and front bumper, a grille, mounted between the hood and front bumper, including an opening, and a drawer mounted in the opening, slidable forward to an open position in front of the vehicle and rearward to a closed position within the vehicle. A controller may receive various inputs for controlling the operation of the drawer.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, David Brian Glickman, Mark A. Wisneski, Paul Kenneth Dellock
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Publication number: 20200039359Abstract: A storage and charging system for a motor vehicle includes a drawer assembly front portion comprising a portion of the front grille. The drawer assembly is movable between open and closed positions by an actuator and provides a storage space that may be used for a charging cable. An electrical connection is disposed within the drawer assembly and provides an electrical coupling between a charging cable and a battery of the motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Dave Brian Glickman, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Cornel Lewis Gardner, Mark Wisneski
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Publication number: 20200031401Abstract: A vehicle hood is disclosed and is movable to access an engine compartment. A compartment defining a storage space is accessible through a lid within the closure panel. The compartment includes a temperature control system maintaining a temperature within the storage space.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, David Brian Glickman, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Mark Wisneski
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Patent number: 10507769Abstract: A vehicle includes a front trunk between fenders, a grille movable to provide an opening to the front trunk, and front and rear bins, slidable out of the front trunk to allow the front bin to pivot on the rear bin. A light is mounted on the front bin such that light projects into the front and rear bins when adjacent and only into the front bin when the front bin is pivoted away.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: David Brian Glickman, Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Mark A. Wisneski
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Patent number: 10480239Abstract: A vehicle having a hood-grille assembly and a method of operating the hood-grille assembly may include actuating geared motors to release the hood-grille assembly, releasing a bolster from vehicle structure, if a transmission is in Park when an open-close request is received and the hood-grille assembly is closed. This may also include, after the geared motors release the hood-grille assembly, actuating power struts to pivot the hood-grille assembly to an open position. The automatic closing of the hood-grille assembly employs the geared motors and power struts to secure the bolster to the vehicle body.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Mark A. Wisneski, Christopher M. Caron, David Brian Glickman, Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock