Patents by Inventor Mohammed Omar

Mohammed Omar 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).

  • Hood latch release system
    Patent number: 9512650
    Abstract: A hood latch release system for a vehicle. The hood latch release system may have a cable and a linkage. Deflection of the cable may actuate the linkage to unlatch the hood latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mohammed Omar Faruque, Iskander Farooq, Srinivasan Sundararajan
  • Passenger protection system
    Patent number: 9511734
    Abstract: A passenger protection system includes a rotatable arm, a rotation mechanism rotatably attached to the rotatable arm, and a flexible sheet connected to the rotatable arm and connectable to a vehicle roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Parakrama V. Weerappuli, James Chih Cheng, Raed Essa EL-Jawahri, Mohammed Omar Faruque
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A DETACHABLE FUEL PIPE OF A VEHICLE FUELING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160347169
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a detachable fuel pipe of a vehicle fuel system. In one example, a method may include, in response to a detected vehicle collision, removing physical and fluidic couplings between the detachable fuel pipe and a fuel tank. The method may further include sealing the fuel tank upon removing the couplings to the detachable fuel pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Mohammed Omar Faruque, Iskander Farooq, Dean M. Jaradi
  • Operable armrest assembly for vehicle door and center console
    Patent number: 9481276
    Abstract: A vehicle armrest assembly for a door and console includes a linear actuator extending vertically through at least a portion of an armrest substrate and having a pin at an upper end, a support plate positioned above the armrest substrate and having a slot, wherein the pin slidably engages the slot to allow the support plate to operate laterally along the slot and rotationally about the pin between a plurality of lateral and rotational positions, respectively. The linear actuator vertically operates the support plate between a plurality of vertical positions and a cover member is disposed over the support plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Iskander Farooq, Mohammed Omar Faruque, Scott H. Dunham
  • Hidden storage box and multi-purpose utility table for light pickup trucks
    Patent number: 9481316
    Abstract: A storage box system for a motor vehicle includes a folding storage box and a sliding rail assembly for translating the folding storage box between a hidden storage position below a cargo bay of the motor vehicle and a deployed position extending from a rear portion of the motor vehicle. The storage box includes at least a back and opposed sides being connected to a floor for transitioning between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration. Structures are provided for retaining the opposed sides and back in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to a plane defined by the floor when the folding storage box is in the unfolded configuration. The sliding rail assembly includes one or more sliding rails associated with the folding storage box floor and one or more cooperating sleeves disposed below the cargo bay for slidingly receiving the sliding rails therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Mohammed Omar Faruque, Dean M. Jaradi, Iskander Farooq
  • Door intrusion resistance apparatus for a vehicle
    Patent number: 9475366
    Abstract: A door intrusion apparatus for a vehicle having a door and a rocker with a vertically extending wall defining a catcher opening. The apparatus includes a projection horizontally extending from the door and a projection trap attached to the vertically extending wall inside the rocker and below the catcher opening. In a side impact collision, the projection trap engages the projection thereby minimizing the door from intruding into a vehicle cabin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Mohammed Omar Faruque, Michael M. Azzouz
  • Vehicle seat back including a deployable device
    Patent number: 9475447
    Abstract: A seat back includes a frame and a deployable device mounted to the frame. The deployable device includes a back panel, a front panel opposite the back panel, and a cavity between the back panel and the front panel. An inflator is in communication with the cavity. A clip is fixed to the back panel and is engaged with the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Whitens, Mohammed Omar Faruque, Dean M. Jaradi, Iskander Farooq
  • ENERGY ABSORBING SEATBACK PANEL
    Publication number: 20160304046
    Abstract: A seatback includes a frame and a panel rotatably coupled to the frame. A support bracket is attached to the frame with a lever is rotatably coupled to the support bracket. The lever is configured to engage the panel with a frame supported actuator via a cable attached to the actuator and the lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Robert William McCoy, Dean M. Jaradi, Mohammed Omar Faruque, Iskander Farooq
  • Vehicle braking deployment logic for pedestrian protection leg stiffener
    Patent number: 9446726
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a deployable pedestrian protection leg stiffener of a motor vehicle based upon the vehicle braking status and longitudinal acceleration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Cuddihy, Iskander Farooq, Mohammed Omar Faruque
  • SEAT-BELT MOUNTING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160257284
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a mounting plate having at least one deformable opening arranged to receive a securing member. The opening is configured to deform when a load on the mounting plate exceeds a predetermined threshold. The apparatus includes a ring member connected to the mounting plate. The ring member includes an opening to receive a strap there-through.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Iskander Farooq, Mohammed Omar Faruque, Dean M. Jaradi
  • Rollover passenger protection
    Patent number: 9428138
    Abstract: A passenger protection device includes an airbag having a roof panel arranged to deploy to cover at least a portion of and at least one tether having a first end attached to a first attachment point on a surface of the airbag that faces a vehicle roof when the airbag is deployed, and a second end attachable to a second attachment point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Iskander Farooq, Dean M. Jaradi, Mohammed Omar Faruque
  • Vehicle roof structure including a cast node
    Patent number: 9415810
    Abstract: The present invention in one or more embodiments provides a vehicle roof structure which includes a cast node including a pillar portion for receiving a pillar and a roof-rail portion for receiving a roof rail, the roof-rail portion having first and second ends, which may have a closed first cross-section and a closed second cross-section, respectively. The closed first cross-section may be different from the closed second cross-section such that the first and second ends are to receive two individual roof rails of different dimensions. The closed first cross-section may be larger in opening dimension than the closed second cross-section, when the first end is positioned closer to a front of the vehicle than the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Mohammed Omar Faruque, Fubang Wu, Jacob Wesley Zindel, Mei Li, Yijung Chen
  • INTERIOR TRIM ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20160229348
    Abstract: An interior trim assembly includes a door trim substrate, a compartment supported by the door trim substrate, and an armrest connected by a hinge along an edge to an inner side wall of the compartment. The compartment includes the inner side wall, and end walls, and supports at least one sub-compartment for storing items therein. At least one of the inner side wall, the end walls, and the at least one lidded sub-compartment for storing items therein is reinforced to absorb a force caused by a side impact to the vehicle. The at least one sub-compartment for storing items therein includes a lid and may support a cup holder. The hinge includes a coil spring and is non-energized in a closed position. A latch may be used to secure the armrest in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Iskander Farooq, Dean M. Jaradi, Mohammed Omar Faruque
  • PASSENGER PROTECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160221525
    Abstract: A passenger protection system includes a rotatable arm, a rotation mechanism rotatably attached to the rotatable arm, and a flexible sheet connected to the rotatable arm and connectable to a vehicle roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Parakrama V. Weerappuli, James Chih Cheng, Raed Essa EL-Jawahri, Mohammed Omar Faruque
  • Wheel assembly kinematic enhancement device
    Patent number: 9403556
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle includes a wedge fixed by shear connections to a structural member. Upon application of a rearward force, the wedge shears free and moves between the structural member and a wheel assembly where it rotationally displaces a vehicle tire. The rearward force also laterally displaces the body of the vehicle. The wedge is tethered to the structural member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: James C. Cheng, Yijung Chen, Derek Board, Xiaowei Li, Ping Chen, Mohammed Omar Faruque
  • Shape adaptive passenger airbag
    Patent number: 9399441
    Abstract: A vehicle airbag system comprising an airbag. The airbag may include at least one tether attached to first and second walls of the airbag, wherein each tether includes a tear seam configured to detach when the airbag is inflated with a pressure higher than a predetermined pressure. The airbag may include at least a first tether and a second tether, each tether attached to first and second walls of the airbag, wherein the first tether includes a tear seam configured to detach when the airbag is inflated with a pressure higher than a predetermined pressure. The system may further comprise a controller that may be used for determining whether to inflate an airbag with one of a high pressure and a low pressure depending on whether a detected impact is oblique.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Dean M. Jaradi, Mohammed Omar Faruque, James Chih Cheng, Raed Essa EL-Jawahri, Jialiang Le
  • HIDDEN STORAGE BOX AND MULTI-PURPOSE UTILITY TABLE FOR LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS
    Publication number: 20160200260
    Abstract: A storage box system for a motor vehicle includes a folding storage box and a sliding rail assembly for translating the folding storage box between a hidden storage position below a cargo bay of the motor vehicle and a deployed position extending from a rear portion of the motor vehicle. The storage box includes at least a back and opposed sides being connected to a floor for transitioning between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration. Structures are provided for retaining the opposed sides and back in a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to a plane defined by the floor when the folding storage box is in the unfolded configuration. The sliding rail assembly includes one or more sliding rails associated with the folding storage box floor and one or more cooperating sleeves disposed below the cargo bay for slidingly receiving the sliding rails therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Mohammed Omar Faruque, Dean M. Jaradi, Iskander Farooq
  • Vertically adjustable vehicle seatback
    Patent number: 9387780
    Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat base, a seatback and a vertical guide frame connecting a rear portion of the seat base to a bottom portion of the seatback. The bottom portion of the seatback slidably engages the vertical guide frame. At least one actuator is adapted to move the seatback between a plurality of vertical positions relative to the seat base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Iskander Farooq, Mohammed Omar Faruque, Scott H. Dunham
  • Energy absorbing member for a bumper assembly of a vehicle
    Patent number: 9371048
    Abstract: An energy absorbing member for a bumper assembly of a vehicle includes an open-celled foam. A magnetorheological fluid is disposed in the open-celled foam. A magnetic field source selectively controls a magnetic field in the open-celled foam. The open-celled foam includes cell walls and the magnetorheological fluid coats the cell walls and defines open cells unfilled by magnetorheological fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Iskander Farooq, Mohammed Omar Faruque, Dean M. Jaradi
  • ROLLOVER PASSENGER PROTECTION
    Publication number: 20160167613
    Abstract: A passenger protection device includes an airbag having a roof panel arranged to deploy to cover at least a portion of and at least one tether having a first end attached to a first attachment point on a surface of the airbag that faces a vehicle roof when the airbag is deployed, and a second end attachable to a second attachment point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Iskander Farooq, Dean M. Jaradi, Mohammed Omar Faruque