Patents by Inventor Matthew Majkowski
Matthew Majkowski 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: 9797575Abstract: A light-producing assembly for a vehicle is provided herein. The light-producing assembly includes a first, second, and third light source and a photoluminescent structure having a first, second, and third photoluminescent material. The first, second, and third photoluminescent materials are configured to luminesce in response to excitation by light emitted by the first, second, and third light sources, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, James J. Surman, Matthew Majkowski
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Patent number: 9764686Abstract: A light-producing assembly for a vehicle is provided herein. The light-producing assembly includes a plurality of light and a photoluminescent structure. The photoluminescent structure includes a plurality of photoluminescent material arranged to alternate with each other. The plurality of photoluminescent materials are each configured to luminesce in a distinct color in response to excitation by a corresponding portion of the plurality of light sources.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Matthew Majkowski, James J. Surman
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Patent number: 9660644Abstract: A proximity switch assembly and method for detecting activation of a proximity switch assembly is provided. The assembly includes a plurality of proximity switches each having a proximity sensor providing a sense activation field and control circuitry processing the activation field of each proximity switch to sense activation. The control circuitry monitors the signal responsive to the activation field and determines a differential change in generated signal, and further generates an activation output when the differential signal exceeds a threshold. The control circuitry further distinguishes an activation from an exploration of the plurality of switches and may determine activation upon detection of a stable signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Pietro Buttolo, Stuart C. Salter, Cornel Lewis Gardner, James Stewart Rankin, Matthew Majkowski
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Patent number: 9446709Abstract: A vehicle backlit assembly is provided and includes a support member and at least one backlit interactive member at least partially extending through an opening in the support member. An excitation source is operable to emit a primary emission for backlighting the at least one backlit interactive member. A photoluminescent structure is coupled to the at least one backlit interactive member and is formulated to convert the primary emission into a secondary emission. An opaque layer is coupled to the photoluminescent structure and defines an opening through which the secondary emission is transmitted.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Jeffrey Singer, Mahendra Somasara Dassanayake, Matthew Majkowski
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Patent number: 9440583Abstract: A vehicle dome lighting system is provided and includes a headliner and a photoluminescent structure coupled to the headliner. At least one excitation source is operable to emit at least one inputted electromagnetic radiation for exciting an associated area of the photoluminescent structure to produce at least one outputted electromagnetic radiation.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Jeffrey Singer, Matthew Majkowski, Mahendra Somasara Dassanayake
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Patent number: 9311204Abstract: A development system and method are provided for testing proximity sensor interfaces, such as a capacitive switch assembly which may be employed in an automotive vehicle. The system includes software routines stored in memory for operating a proximity sensor interface having a plurality of sensors, and a data log including user outputs of the proximity sensors. The development system includes a replicator for replicating the proximity sensor interface based on the software routines and the data log and generating outputs of the proximity sensor interface to determine performance. The system further includes an analyzer for processing the test data for proper activation of the proximity sensor interface and generating an output indicative of the test results.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Pietro Buttolo, Stuart C. Salter, Matthew Majkowski, James J. Surman, James Stewart Rankin
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Patent number: 9287864Abstract: A proximity switch assembly and method for detecting activation of a proximity switch assembly and calibrating the switch assembly. The assembly includes proximity switches each having a proximity sensor providing a sense activation field and control circuitry processing the activation field to sense activation. The control circuitry generates an activation output when a differential change in the signal exceeds a threshold and distinguishes an activation from an exploration of the plurality of switches. The control circuit further determines a rate of change and generates an output when the rate of change exceeds a threshold rate to enable activation of a switch and performs a calibration of the signals to reduce effects caused by changes in condensation.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Pietro Buttolo, Stuart C. Salter, Matthew Majkowski, James J. Surman, James Stewart Rankin
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Patent number: 9219472Abstract: A proximity switch assembly and method for detecting activation of a proximity switch assembly is provided. The assembly includes a plurality of proximity switches each having a proximity sensor providing a sense activation field and control circuitry processing the activation field of each proximity switch to sense activation. The control circuitry monitors the signal responsive to the activation field and determines a differential change in generated signal, and further generates an activation output when the differential signal exceeds a threshold. The control circuitry further distinguishes an activation from an exploration of the plurality of switches and determines activation upon detection of a stable signal. The control circuit further determines a rate of change and generates an output when the rate of change exceeds a threshold rate to enable activation of a switch.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Pietro Buttolo, Stuart C. Salter, Matthew Majkowski, James J. Surman, James Stewart Rankin
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Patent number: 9193301Abstract: A vehicle reading lamp is provided and includes an outer lens and a light source for illuminating an outer lens. A controller is included for prompting the light source to generate a low intensity light to assist a vehicle occupant in visually locating the reading lamp in dark conditions, wherein when the occupant desires task lighting and subsequently activates the light source, the controller prompts the light source to switch from the low intensity light to a high intensity light.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, James J. Surman, Jeffrey Singer, Matthew Majkowski, Khaled Omar
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Patent number: 9193298Abstract: A vehicle sun visor system and method for powering the vehicle sun visor are provided herein, and include a generator configured to produce a first current via kinetic motion. A converter is electrically coupled to the generator and configured to convert the first current into a second current. An energy storing device is electrically coupled to the converter and configured to store an electrical charge. An illumination source is electrically coupled to the energy storing device and configured to operate between an ON and an OFF state, wherein during the ON state, the electrical charge stored in the energy storing device is discharged to supply electrical power to the illumination source.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David R. Huelke, Adam W. Hellar, Matthew Majkowski
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Publication number: 20150298605Abstract: A vehicle reading lamp is provided and includes an outer lens and a light source for illuminating an outer lens. A controller is included for prompting the light source to generate a low intensity light to assist a vehicle occupant in visually locating the reading lamp in dark conditions, wherein when the occupant desires task lighting and subsequently activates the light source, the controller prompts the light source to switch from the low intensity light to a high intensity light.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2014Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, James J. Surman, Jeffrey Singer, Matthew Majkowski, Khaled Omar
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Publication number: 20150267881Abstract: A light-producing assembly for a vehicle is provided herein. The light-producing assembly includes a first, second, and third light source and a photoluminescent structure having a first, second, and third photoluminescent material. The first, second, and third photoluminescent materials are configured to luminesce in response to excitation by light emitted by the first, second, and third light sources, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, James J. Surman, Matthew Majkowski
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Publication number: 20150226390Abstract: A light-producing assembly for a vehicle is provided herein. The light-producing assembly includes a plurality of light and a photoluminescent structure. The photoluminescent structure includes a plurality of photoluminescent material arranged to alternate with each other. The plurality of photoluminescent materials are each configured to luminesce in a distinct color in response to excitation by a corresponding portion of the plurality of light sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Matthew Majkowski, James J. Surman
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Publication number: 20150138789Abstract: A vehicle lighting system is provided and includes a vehicle fixture, an excitation source for emitting at least one inputted electromagnetic radiation, and a photoluminescent structure coupled to the vehicle fixture. The photoluminescent structure includes an energy conversion layer having at least one photoluminescent material formulated to convert the at least one inputted electromagnetic radiation into at least one outputted electromagnetic radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Singer, Mahendra Somasara Dassanayake, Matthew Majkowski, Stuart C. Salter
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Publication number: 20150138790Abstract: A vehicle dome lighting system is provided and includes a headliner and a photoluminescent structure coupled to the headliner. At least one excitation source is operable to emit at least one inputted electromagnetic radiation for exciting an associated area of the photoluminescent structure to produce at least one outputted electromagnetic radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Jeffrey Singer, Matthew Majkowski, Mahendra Somasara Dassanayake
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Publication number: 20150138791Abstract: A vehicle backlit assembly is provided and includes a support member and at least one backlit interactive member at least partially extending through an opening in the support member. An excitation source is operable to emit a primary emission for backlighting the at least one backlit interactive member. A photoluminescent structure is coupled to the at least one backlit interactive member and is formulated to convert the primary emission into a secondary emission. An opaque layer is coupled to the photoluminescent structure and defines an opening through which the secondary emission is transmitted.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Jeffrey Singer, Mahendra Somasara Dassanayake, Matthew Majkowski
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Publication number: 20150097483Abstract: A vehicle sun visor system and method for powering the vehicle sun visor are provided herein, and include a generator configured to produce a first current via kinetic motion. A converter is electrically coupled to the generator and configured to convert the first current into a second current. An energy storing device is electrically coupled to the converter and configured to store an electrical charge. An illumination source is electrically coupled to the energy storing device and configured to operate between an ON and an OFF state, wherein during the ON state, the electrical charge stored in the energy storing device is discharged to supply electrical power to the illumination source.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David R. Huelke, Adam W. Hellar, Matthew Majkowski
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Patent number: 8933708Abstract: A proximity switch assembly and method for detecting activation of a proximity switch assembly is provided. The assembly includes a plurality of proximity switches each having a proximity sensor providing a sense activation field and control circuitry processing the activation field of each proximity switch to sense activation. The control circuitry monitors the signal responsive to the activation field and determines a differential change in generated signal, and further generates an activation output when the differential signal exceeds a threshold. The control circuitry further distinguishes an activation from an exploration of the plurality of switches and may determine activation upon detection of a stable signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Pietro Buttolo, Stuart C. Salter, Cornel Lewis Gardner, James Stewart Rankin, Matthew Majkowski
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Publication number: 20140278240Abstract: A development system and method are provided for testing proximity sensor interfaces, such as a capacitive switch assembly which may be employed in an automotive vehicle. The system includes software routines stored in memory for operating a proximity sensor interface having a plurality of sensors, and a data log including user outputs of the proximity sensors. The development system includes a replicator for replicating the proximity sensor interface based on the software routines and the data log and generating outputs of the proximity sensor interface to determine performance. The system further includes an analyzer for processing the test data for proper activation of the proximity sensor interface and generating an output indicative of the test results.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Pietro Buttolo, Stuart C. Salter, Matthew Majkowski, James J. Surman, James Stewart Rankin
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Publication number: 20140278194Abstract: A development system and method are provided for testing proximity sensor interfaces, such as a capacitive switch assembly which may be employed in an automotive vehicle. The system includes software routines stored in memory for operating a proximity sensor interface having a plurality of sensors, and a data log including user outputs of the proximity sensors. The development system includes a replicator for replicating the proximity sensor interface based on the software routines and the data log and generating outputs of the proximity sensor interface to determine performance. The system further includes an analyzer for processing the test data for proper activation of the proximity sensor interface and generating an output indicative of the test results.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Pietro Buttolo, Stuart C. Salter, Matthew Majkowski, James J. Surman, James Stewart Rankin