Patents by Inventor Michael John Harmon
Michael John Harmon 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: 20220379759Abstract: A charging station includes a charging head and a plurality of electrical connectors. The charging head is slidable along a track and rotatable along an axis. The plurality of electrical connectors is secured to the charging head and is disposed radially about the axis. Each of the electrical connectors have a different profile and are configured to engage an electrical port of an electric vehicle having a matching profile to charge the battery of the electric vehicle. The charging head is configured to slide along the track and rotate along the axis to align each of the electrical connectors with a corresponding electrical port. Each of the electrical connectors is configured to advance from and retract to the charging head to engage and disengage the corresponding electrical port.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2021Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Michael John Harmon, Tithal Bhandari, Hussain Z. Tajmahal, Yejin Han, Ryan Warner, Rachel Williams
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Publication number: 20220355636Abstract: An example vehicle frame disclosed herein includes end frames having wheels coupled thereto, and a central frame coupled between the end frames, the central frame positioned at an offset relative to the end frames, the vehicle frame rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the vehicle frame between a first position and a second position, the central frame at a first distance from the ground when the vehicle frame is in the first position, the central frame at a second distance from the ground when the vehicle frame is in the second position, the first distance greater than the second distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2021Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Michael John Harmon, Hussain Z. Tajmahal, Marielle Conrad, Benjamin Jordan Curtis, David Earl Ooms, Yejin Han
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Publication number: 20220348277Abstract: Vehicle chassis with interchangeable performance packages and related methods. are disclosed herein. An example vehicle chassis disclosed herein includes a frame including a first chassis portion including a cavity, a battery platform coupled to first chassis portion, and a first subframe couplable within the cavity, the first subframe including a first motor and a first suspension assembly, and a second subframe couplable within the cavity, the second subframe including a second motor and a second suspension assembly, the second motor having a greater power than the first motor, the second suspension assembly having a greater stiffness than the first suspension assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2021Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Michael John Harmon, Hussain Z. Tajmahal, Marielle Conrad, Benjamin Jordan Curtis, David Earl Ooms, Yejin Han
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Publication number: 20220348065Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for electric motorized wheel assemblies. An example wheel assembly for use with an electric vehicle disclosed herein includes an electric motor, a suspension assembly, and a frame mounting interface to attach the wheel assembly to a frame of the electric vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2021Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Michael John Harmon, Hussain Z. Tajmahal, Marielle Conrad, Benjamin Jordan Curtis, David Earl Ooms, Yejin Han
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Publication number: 20220348260Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for scalable vehicle platforms. An example vehicle chassis disclosed herein includes a right front chassis portion including a first longitudinal member, and a first crossmember attachment locator disposed on the first longitudinal member. The example vehicle chassis includes a left front chassis portion including a second longitudinal member and a second crossmember attachment locator disposed on the second longitudinal member, wherein the vehicle chassis has a first width when a first crossmember is coupled to the first and second crossmember attachment locators and wherein the vehicle chassis has a second width greater than the first width when a second crossmember is coupled to the first and second crossmember attachment locators, the second crossmember longer than the first crossmember.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2021Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Michael John Harmon, Hussain Z. Tajmahal, Marielle Conrad, Benjamin Jordan Curtis, David Earl Ooms, Yejin Han
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Publication number: 20220348275Abstract: An example apparatus disclosed herein includes a first frame subassembly and a second frame subassembly, each of the first and second frame subassemblies defining a wheel axle of a vehicle, the first frame subassembly including a first bridge portion oriented generally upward relative to the wheel axle, the second frame subassembly including a second bridge portion oriented generally downward relative to the wheel axle, and a central frame couplable to the first frame subassembly via the first bridge portion and couplable to the second frame subassembly via the second bridge portion, the central frame configured for a first ride height when coupled to the first frame subassembly and configured for a second ride height when coupled to the second frame subassembly, the first ride height greater than the second ride height.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2021Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Michael John Harmon, Hussain Z. Tajmahal, Marielle Conrad, Benjamin Jordan Curtis, David Earl Ooms, Yejin Han
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Publication number: 20220348259Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for multi-position wheel assembly mounts. An example vehicle frame disclosed herein includes apertures adjacent to each of a plurality of wheel assembly locations on the vehicle frame, and a wheel assembly mount at each of the wheel assembly locations, the wheel assembly mount having protrusions extending toward the vehicle frame and positionable in the apertures in a first position to provide a first ride height of the vehicle frame and a second position to provide a second ride height of the vehicle frame, the first ride height less than the second ride height.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2021Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Michael John Harmon, Hussain Z. Tajmahal, Marielle Conrad, Benjamin Jordan Curtis, David Earl Ooms, Yejin Han
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Publication number: 20220340052Abstract: This disclosure relates to an autonomous vehicle configurable for transportation of either passengers, cargo, or both. The various aspects of this disclosure, which include moveable seat assemblies, a door arrangement, and storage bins, among other things, provide the vehicle with increased functionality and versatility, leading to more efficient vehicle use.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2021Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Michael John Harmon, Robert Walker
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Patent number: 11453317Abstract: A seating system for a vehicle is disclosed herein. The seating system includes a first seating assembly having a first seat base pivotable between use and pivoted positions. A second seating assembly is adjacent to the first seating assembly and includes a second seat base that is pivotable between use and pivoted positions. The first and second seat bases are operable between interdependent conditions, wherein movement of the first seat base between the use and pivoted positions causes the second seat base to move between the use and pivoted positions, and independent conditions, wherein the first seat base is operable to move between the use and pivoted positions independently of the second seat base.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael John Harmon, Arnav Wagh, Gabriella M. G. Jacobsen, Carlos Gonzales, Michael Huskey, David Vondle, Jevon Gerweck, Daveanand M. Singh
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Patent number: 11453342Abstract: A cargo storage assembly for a vehicle includes an outer shell defining a primary cavity and an inner shell positioned within the primary cavity. A plurality of reinforcement members are positioned between the outer shell and the inner shell within the primary cavity. A cover assembly is coupled with the outer shell and includes a first portion hingedly coupled with a second portion. Each of the first and second portions is configured to be rotatable about an axis from a closed position to an open position.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2021Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael John Harmon, Carlos Gonzales, Gabriella Marie Gyllenhoff Jacobsen, Michael Huskey, Daveanand M. Singh, Arnav Wagh, David Vondle
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Publication number: 20220288994Abstract: A vehicle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning unit includes a seating assembly that has a seat air duct assembly disposed within an interior of the seating assembly. A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning assembly includes a housing having a first surface and a second surface. The seating assembly is disposed on the first surface of the housing. A seat-directed duct is disposed within the housing. The seat-directed duct is in fluid communication with the seat air duct assembly and an intake defined by the housing. A condenser is disposed within the housing proximate to the intake and an evaporator is disposed within the housing proximate to an inlet of the seat-directed duct.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2021Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael John Harmon, Hussain Zoher Tajmahal, Marielle Beverly Conrad, Yejin Han, David Earl Ooms, Michael Moliterno, Andrew Smith
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Publication number: 20220288993Abstract: A vehicle roof assembly includes a roof that defines an aperture. A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning assembly is selectively disposed within the aperture. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning assembly includes a housing defining an interior. The housing defines an intake and a vent opening. The intake is defined on a first side of the housing. A fan is disposed within the interior on a second side of the housing. The second side opposes the first side. A duct is disposed within the interior. The duct extends between the first side and the second side of the housing. The duct fluidly couples the intake with the vent opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2021Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael John Harmon, Hussain Zoher Tajmahal, Marielle Beverly Conrad, Yejin Han, David Earl Ooms, Michael Moliterno, Andrew Smith
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Publication number: 20220227300Abstract: A cargo storage assembly for a vehicle includes an outer shell defining a primary cavity and an inner shell positioned within the primary cavity. A plurality of reinforcement members are positioned between the outer shell and the inner shell within the primary cavity. A cover assembly is coupled with the outer shell and includes a first portion hingedly coupled with a second portion. Each of the first and second portions is configured to be rotatable about an axis from a closed position to an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2021Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael John Harmon, Carlos Gonzales, Gabriella Marie Gyllenhoff Jacobsen, Michael Huskey, Daveanand M. Singh, Arnav Wagh, David Vondle
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Patent number: 11390219Abstract: A multifunctional seating assembly for a vehicle is disclosed herein. The seating assembly includes a base slidably coupled to the vehicle. A storage compartment is defined by the base. A seat is pivotably coupled to the base and is operable to pivot about a first pivot axis that is proximate to a seating assembly-forward end of the seat from a first seat position to a second seat position. A seatback is pivotably coupled to the seat and is operable to pivot about a second pivot axis that is proximate to a seating assembly-rearward end of the seat from a first seatback position to a second seatback position. Movement of the seat from the first seat position to the second seat position provides access to the storage compartment defined by the base.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael John Harmon, Louisa Natascha Heinrich, Jinghua Li
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Patent number: 11358625Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a steering wheel and/or pedals that can be moved from an active driving position to an inactive or stowed position. The motor vehicle may include a pedal shield that substantially blocks a driver's access to the pedals when the pedals are in an inactive position. The steering wheel and pedals may shift laterally simultaneously between the active and inactive positions or configurations.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Michael John Harmon
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Publication number: 20220134959Abstract: A vehicle system includes a floor. A dashboard is positioned vehicle-upward of the floor. A plurality of seating assemblies are coupled to the floor and are arranged into a first row and a second row. A base is coupled to the floor and comprises a trough that extends vehicle-rearward from a forward end to a rearward end. A storage console is coupled to the base and is operable to slide within the trough between a forward position that is proximate to the forward end, a rearward position that is proximate to the rearward end, and an intermediate position there between.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2020Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael John Harmon, Carlos Gonzales, Gabriella Marie Gyllenhoff Jacobsen, Michael Huskey, Arnav Wagh, Daveanand M. Singh, David Vondle, David Russell
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Publication number: 20220135112Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a steering wheel and/or pedals that can be moved from an active driving position to an inactive or stowed position. The motor vehicle may include a pedal shield that substantially blocks a driver's access to the pedals when the pedals are in an inactive position. The steering wheel and pedals may shift laterally simultaneously between the active and inactive positions or configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2020Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Michael John Harmon
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Publication number: 20220105873Abstract: A seating system for a vehicle is disclosed herein. The seating system includes a first seating assembly having a first seat base pivotable between use and pivoted positions. A second seating assembly is adjacent to the first seating assembly and includes a second seat base that is pivotable between use and pivoted positions. The first and second seat bases are operable between interdependent conditions, wherein movement of the first seat base between the use and pivoted positions causes the second seat base to move between the use and pivoted positions, and independent conditions, wherein the first seat base is operable to move between the use and pivoted positions independently of the second seat base.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2020Publication date: April 7, 2022Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael John Harmon, Arnav Wagh, Gabriella M. G. Jacobsen, Carlos Gonzales, Michael Huskey, David Vondle, Jevon Gerweck, Daveanand M. Singh
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Publication number: 20210291744Abstract: A multifunctional seating assembly for a vehicle is disclosed herein. The seating assembly includes a base slidably coupled to the vehicle. A storage compartment is defined by the base. A seat is pivotably coupled to the base and is operable to pivot about a first pivot axis that is proximate to a seating assembly-forward end of the seat from a first seat position to a second seat position. A seatback is pivotably coupled to the seat and is operable to pivot about a second pivot axis that is proximate to a seating assembly-rearward end of the seat from a first seatback position to a second seatback position. Movement of the seat from the first seat position to the second seat position provides access to the storage compartment defined by the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2020Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael John Harmon, Louisa Natascha Heinrich, Jinghua Li
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Publication number: 20170195563Abstract: A low-profile panoramic camera is disclosed comprising an elongated camera body and a panoramic lens. The panoramic lens has a principle longitudinal axis and a field of view angle of greater than 180°. A portion of the camera body adjacent to the panoramic lens comprises a surface defining a rake angle that is outside the field of view angle. The panoramic camera has a total height less than a length of the camera body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Claudio Santiago Ribeiro, Michael John Harmon, Billy Robertson, Moisés De La Cruz, John Nicholas Shemelynce, Michael Rondinelli