Patents by Inventor Michael Musa Azzouz
Michael Musa Azzouz 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: 11208148Abstract: A vehicle frame assembly includes, among other things, a main rail and a node assembly attached to the main rail. The node assembly includes a forward mounting member, a rear mounting member, and a deflector extending between the forward mounting member and rear mounting member. When a load exceeds a threshold load that is applied to a front of a vehicle, the deflector is configured to engage a tire and deflect the tire from entering a forward vehicle area.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2020Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mohamed Ridha Baccouche, Rahul Arora, Michael Musa Azzouz, Saied Nusier
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Publication number: 20210354759Abstract: A vehicle frame assembly includes, among other things, a main rail and a node assembly attached to the main rail. The node assembly includes a forward mounting member, a rear mounting member, and a deflector extending between the forward mounting member and rear mounting member. When a load exceeds a threshold load that is applied to a front of a vehicle, the deflector is configured to engage a tire and deflect the tire from entering a forward vehicle area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2020Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Mohamed Ridha Baccouche, Rahul Arora, Michael Musa Azzouz, Saied Nusier
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Patent number: 11124297Abstract: A portable case for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and a system including a portable case for UAV and an adapter for coupling the portable case to a vehicle are disclosed. An example system may include an exterior attachment disposed on an exterior of a vehicle, an adapter configured to couple a portable case for an UAV to the exterior attachment, and a moveable cover connected to the vehicle and configured to cover the portable case when the portable case is coupled to the vehicle. An example portable case may comprise a landing pad for the UAV, a bottom portion having the landing pad and configured to connect to the exterior attachment via the adapter, and a removable upper portion configured to be connected to the bottom portion when the bottom portion is disconnected from the at least one exterior attachment.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2018Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Raj Sohmshetty, Rick H. Wykoff, Michael Musa Azzouz, Kevin VanNieulande, Jeremy John Malick
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Patent number: 10926712Abstract: This disclosure is directed to audio actuator assemblies that include bridging brackets for mounting audio actuators inside vehicle body components. In some embodiments, the vehicle body component is a door that includes a reinforcement beam. The bridging bracket is mountable to the reinforcement beam in order to secure the audio actuator in place inside the vehicle body component in a manner that allows the audio actuator to vibrate adjacent surfaces of the vehicle body component for radiating sound signals.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Joshua Wheeler, John Wayne Jaranson, Michael Musa Azzouz, Ireneusz Trybula, Scott Andrew Amman
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Patent number: 10889336Abstract: A vehicle includes a floor including a top panel and a bottom panel defining a cavity therebetween. At least one of the top panel and the bottom panel includes a polymeric material. A passenger-climate-control duct is disposed in the cavity and is integral with the at least one of the top panel and the bottom panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Peter A. Friedman, John Wayne Jaranson, Ari Garo Caliskan, Christopher Bondanza, Michael Musa Azzouz
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Publication number: 20200361395Abstract: This disclosure is directed to audio actuator assemblies that include bridging brackets for mounting audio actuators inside vehicle body components. In some embodiments, the vehicle body component is a door that includes a reinforcement beam. The bridging bracket is mountable to the reinforcement beam in order to secure the audio actuator in place inside the vehicle body component in a manner that allows the audio actuator to vibrate adjacent surfaces of the vehicle body component for radiating sound signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Joshua WHEELER, John Wayne JARANSON, Michael Musa AZZOUZ, Ireneusz TRYBULA, Scott Andrew AMMAN
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Patent number: 10787847Abstract: A hinge assembly for mounting a door to a frame of a motor vehicle includes (a) a hinge bracket, having a first receiver and a second receiver, (b) a hinge pin pivotally connecting the door to the hinge bracket at the first receiver, (c) an actuator, having an output shaft, (d) a retention feature, connecting the output shaft to the hinge bracket at the second receiver, and (e) an actuator mounting feature securing the actuator to the door. A method of assembling an actuator in a hinge assembly that mounts a door to a frame of a motor vehicle is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Larry Dean Elie, Gerald J. Heath, John Wayne Jaranson, Michael Musa Azzouz, Jeff Wallace, Robert F. Novak, Timothy J. Potter
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Publication number: 20200189665Abstract: A vehicle includes a floor including a top panel and a bottom panel defining a cavity therebetween. At least one of the top panel and the bottom panel includes a polymeric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: PETER A. FRIEDMAN, JOHN WAYNE JARANSON, ARI GARO CALISKAN, CHRISTOPHER BONDANZA, MICHAEL MUSA AZZOUZ
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Publication number: 20200094957Abstract: A portable case for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and a system including a portable case for UAV and an adapter for coupling the portable case to a vehicle are disclosed. An example system may include an exterior attachment disposed on an exterior of a vehicle, an adapter configured to couple a portable case for an UAV to the exterior attachment, and a moveable cover connected to the vehicle and configured to cover the portable case when the portable case is coupled to the vehicle. An example portable case may comprise a landing pad for the UAV, a bottom portion having the landing pad and configured to connect to the exterior attachment via the adapter, and a removable upper portion configured to be connected to the bottom portion when the bottom portion is disconnected from the at least one exterior attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2018Publication date: March 26, 2020Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Raj Sohmshetty, Rick H. Wykoff, Michael Musa Azzouz, Kevin VanNieulande, Jeremy John Malick
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Publication number: 20200087960Abstract: A hinge assembly for mounting a door to a frame of a motor vehicle includes (a) a hinge bracket, having a first receiver and a second receiver, (b) a hinge pin pivotally connecting the door to the hinge bracket at the first receiver, (c) an actuator, having an output shaft, (d) a retention feature, connecting the output shaft to the hinge bracket at the second receiver, and (e) an actuator mounting feature securing the actuator to the door. A method of assembling an actuator in a hinge assembly that mounts a door to a frame of a motor vehicle is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2018Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Larry Dean Elie, Gerald J. Heath, John Wayne Jaranson, Michael Musa Azzouz, Jeff Wallace, Robert F. Novak, Timothy J. Potter
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Patent number: 10350972Abstract: A mid-gate assembly includes a mid-gate and a first access panel received in the mid-gate. A window pocket extends through the mid-gate and the first access panel. Further, a window is displaceable between an extended position projecting from the mid-gate and a retracted position held in the window pocket.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Musa Azzouz, Sino Johan Van Dyk, Noah Barlow Mass
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Publication number: 20190061206Abstract: A compression molding assembly is provided. The compression molding assembly includes a lower assembly defining a cavity. The compression molding assembly also includes an upper assembly disposed opposite the lower assembly. The upper assembly defines a slotted interface having a slot extending into the upper assembly for receiving an out-of-plane portion of an insert component. The upper assembly further includes a magnetic locator pin for engaging an in-plane portion of the insert component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey Scott DAHL, Michael Musa AZZOUZ
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Publication number: 20190047624Abstract: A side rail for a motor vehicle sub-frame includes (a) a first component having a first extrusion axis and (b) a second component having a second extrusion axis wherein the first and second components are joined with the first extrusion axis and the second extrusion axis forming an included angle of between 60 and 90 degrees.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Xiaoming Chen, David Anthony Wagner, Gerald J. Heath, Michael Musa Azzouz, Tsung-Hsiun Li
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Publication number: 20190047623Abstract: A cross member for a motor vehicle sub-frame includes (a) a hollow body having an extrusion axis and (b) a wall having a first edge and a second edge. The wall is positioned inside and extends across the hollow body with the first edge and the second edge joined to the hollow body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Xiaoming Chen, David Anthony Wagner, Gerald J. Heath, Michael Musa Azzouz, Tsung-Hsiun Li
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Publication number: 20180072140Abstract: A mid-gate assembly includes a mid-gate and a first access panel received in the mid-gate. A window pocket extends through the mid-gate and the first access panel. Further, a window is displaceable between an extended position projecting from the mid-gate and a retracted position held in the window pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Michael Musa Azzouz, Sino Johan Van Dyk, Noah Barlow Mass
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Patent number: 8201872Abstract: A one-piece shotgun is configured to absorb impact energy when a front of the vehicle is impacted. The shotgun comprises an upper portion, a mid portion, and a lower portion, the upper portion having an end configured to connect to a hinge pillar; and a Z-trigger formed by two indentations and being located adjacent the upper portion end. The indentations of the Z-trigger are located on an outer side and an inner side of the shotgun to cause substantially lateral bending when sufficient force is applied to the shotgun.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2011Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mohamed Ridha Baccouche, Michael Musa Azzouz, Timothy Alan Mouch, Bruno Barthelemy, Paul Brandon Russette
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Publication number: 20110101732Abstract: A one-piece shotgun is configured to absorb impact energy when a front of the vehicle is impacted. The shotgun comprises an upper portion, a mid portion, and a lower portion, the upper portion having an end configured to connect to a hinge pillar; and a Z-trigger formed by two indentations and being located adjacent the upper portion end. The indentations of the Z-trigger are located on an outer side and an inner side of the shotgun to cause substantially lateral bending when sufficient force is applied to the shotgun.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2011Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Mohamed Ridha Baccouche, Michael Musa Azzouz, Timothy Alan Mouch, Bruno Barthelemy, Paul Brandon Russette
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Patent number: 7887122Abstract: A one-piece shotgun is configured to absorb impact energy when a front of the vehicle is impacted. The shotgun comprises an upper portion, a mid portion, and a lower portion, the upper portion having an end configured to connect to a hinge pillar; and a Z-trigger formed by two indentations and being located adjacent the upper portion end. The indentations of the Z-trigger are located on an outer side and an inner side of the shotgun to cause substantially lateral bending when sufficient force is applied to the shotgun.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2008Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mohamed Ridha Baccouche, Michael Musa Azzouz, Timothy Alan Mouch, Bruno Barthelemy, Paul Brandon Russette
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Publication number: 20090315365Abstract: A one-piece shotgun is configured to absorb impact energy when a front of the vehicle is impacted. The shotgun comprises an upper portion, a mid portion, and a lower portion, the upper portion having an end configured to connect to a hinge pillar; and a Z-trigger formed by two indentations and being located adjacent the upper portion end. The indentations of the Z-trigger are located on an outer side and an inner side of the shotgun to cause substantially lateral bending when sufficient force is applied to the shotgun.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2008Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Mohamed Ridha Baccouche, Michael Musa Azzouz, Timothy Alan Mouch, Bruno Barthelemy, Paul Brandon Russette