Patents by Inventor Michael McAfee

Michael McAfee 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).

  • ACTIVE AERO PANEL
    Publication number: 20240367730
    Abstract: An active aero panel assembly including at least one deployable panel, at least one drive mechanism, and at least one actuator. The active aero panel assembly improves aerodynamics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: Michael McAfee, Martin R. Matthews, Braendon R. Lindberg
  • Active aero panel
    Patent number: 12065197
    Abstract: An active aero panel assembly including at least one deployable panel, at least one drive mechanism, and at least one actuator. The active aero panel assembly improves aerodynamics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: Michael McAfee, Martin R. Matthews, Braendon R. Lindberg
  • Active aerodynamics liftgate spoiler design with multi 4 bar kinematic linkages
    Patent number: 11897547
    Abstract: An active liftgate spoiler used on a liftgate of a vehicle. The liftgate has an upper surface and is typically a rear liftgate or hatch on the rear side of the vehicle. A housing is connected to the upper surface of the liftgate. There is a moveable panel connected to the housing using a connection. The connection is formed by a four bar linkage that forms a portion of the connection between the moveable panel and the housing. An actuator, which in one embodiment is a single rotary actuator is connected to the four bar linkage and causes the movement of the moveable panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: Braendon R. Lindberg, Michael Cowan, Martin R. Matthews, Anthony J. Povinelli, Larry Erickson, Michael McAfee
  • ACTIVE AERODYNAMICS LIFTGATE SPOILER DESIGN WITH MULTI 4 BAR KINEMATIC LINKAGES
    Publication number: 20230101895
    Abstract: An active liftgate spoiler used on a liftgate of a vehicle. The liftgate has an upper surface and is typically a rear liftgate or hatch on the rear side of the vehicle. A housing is connected to the upper surface of the liftgate. There is a moveable panel connected to the housing using a connection. The connection is formed by a four bar linkage that forms a portion of the connection between the moveable panel and the housing. An actuator, which in one embodiment is a single rotary actuator is connected to the four bar linkage and causes the movement of the moveable panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: Braendon R. LINDBERG, Michael COWAN, Martin R. MATTHEWS, Anthony J. POVINELLI, Larry ERICKSON, Michael MCAFEE
  • ACTIVE AERO PANEL
    Publication number: 20220242496
    Abstract: An active aero panel assembly including at least one deployable panel, at least one drive mechanism, and at least one actuator. The active aero panel assembly improves aerodynamics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: Michael McAfee, Martin R. Matthews, Braendon R. Lindberg
  • Active aero panel
    Patent number: 11286011
    Abstract: An active aero panel assembly including at least one deployable panel, at least one drive mechanism, and at least one actuator. The active aero panel assembly improves aerodynamics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: Michael McAfee, Martin R. Matthews, Braendon R. Lindberg
  • ACTIVE AERODYNAMICS LIFTGATE SPOILER DESIGN WITH MULTI 4 BAR KINEMATIC LINKAGES
    Publication number: 20210269102
    Abstract: An active liftgate spoiler (10;100;200;300;400) used on a liftgate (8) of a vehicle (6). The liftgate has an upper surface (4) and is typically a rear liftgate or hatch on the rear side of the vehicle. A housing (11;104;202;302;412) is connected to the upper surface of the liftgate. There is a moveable panel (12; 102;204, 208; 306, 308;402,403) connected to the housing using a connection. The connection is formed by a four bar linkage (20,20?; 106, 106?;210,210?; 311,311?;411, 411?) that forms a portion of the connection between the moveable panel and the housing. An actuator (14;110;212;314;414), which in one embodiment is a single rotary actuator is connected to the four bar linkage and causes the movement of the moveable panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: Braendon R. LINDBERG, Michael COWAN, Martin R. MATTHEWS, Anthony J. POVINELLI, Larry ERICKSON, Michael MCAFEE
  • ACTIVE AERO PANEL
    Publication number: 20190382063
    Abstract: An active aero panel assembly including at least one deployable panel, at least one drive mechanism, and at least one actuator. The active aero panel assembly improves aerodynamics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: Magna Exteriors Inc.
    Inventors: Michael McAfee, Martin R. Matthews, Braendon R. Lindberg
  • Speed control apparatus for a rotary sprinkler
    Publication number: 20070012800
    Abstract: A turbine for a sprinkler is disclosed for self-governing its rotational velocity. As a rate of fluid through the sprinkler increases, particularly when air is used to flush the sprinkler system, a portion of the turbine shifts outwardly so as to decrease alignment of vanes located thereon with directed water streams for controlling the rotation of the turbine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Michael McAfee, Cesar Gomez