Patents by Inventor Noah Barlow Mass
Noah Barlow Mass 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: 11466484Abstract: A latch system for vehicle doors includes a powered latch including a powered actuator that is configured to unlatch the powered latch. An interior unlatch input feature such as an unlatch switch can be actuated by a user to provide an unlatch request. The system may include a controller that is operably connected to the powered actuator of the powered latch. The controller is configured such that it does not unlatch the powered latch if a vehicle speed is greater than a predefined value unless the interior latch feature is actuated at least two times according to predefined criteria.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: H. Paul Tsvi Linden, Daniel Carl Bejune, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Kosta Papanikolaou, Noah Barlow Mass, Lisa Therese Boran, Ronald Patrick Brombach, Jim Michael Weinfurther, Robert Bruce Kleve, John Thomas Ricks
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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: 20190024416Abstract: A latch system for vehicle doors includes a powered latch including a powered actuator that is configured to unlatch the powered latch. An interior unlatch input feature such as an unlatch switch can be actuated by a user to provide an unlatch request. The system may include a controller that is operably connected to the powered actuator of the powered latch. The controller is configured such that it does not unlatch the powered latch if a vehicle speed is greater than a predefined value unless the interior latch feature is actuated at least two times according to predefined criteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: H. Paul Tsvi Linden, Daniel Carl Bejune, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Kosta Papanikolaou, Noah Barlow Mass, Lisa Therese Boran, Ronald Patrick Brombach, Jim Michael Weinfurther, Robert Bruce Kleve, John Thomas Ricks
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Patent number: 10119308Abstract: A latch system for vehicle doors includes a powered latch including a powered actuator that is configured to unlatch the powered latch. An interior unlatch input feature such as an unlatch switch can be actuated by a user to provide an unlatch request. The system may include a controller that is operably connected to the powered actuator of the powered latch. The controller is configured such that it does not unlatch the powered latch if a vehicle speed is greater than a predefined value unless the interior latch feature is actuated at least two times according to predefined criteria.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: H. Paul Tsvi Linden, Daniel Carl Bejune, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Robert Bruce Kleve, John Thomas Ricks, Kosta Papanikolaou, Noah Barlow Mass, Lisa Therese Boran, Ronald Patrick Brombach, Jim Michael Weinfurther
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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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Publication number: 20180029544Abstract: A support structure for a vehicle roof panel includes a solar panel module. The solar panel module is disposed within an opening defined by an outer periphery of a support structure. The solar panel module includes a first part configured to slide underneath a second part containing a solar array adhered to a flange. The flange has a plurality of ribs extending across the solar array. The ribs have a V-shaped cross-section to support the solar panel module within the second part.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2016Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Adrian NANIA, Jacob MATHEWS, Noah Barlow MASS, Daniel BOSTON, Hadi MALEK, Michael Robert TINSKEY
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Patent number: 9371033Abstract: A sunshade assembly for a vehicle is provided herein. The sunshade assembly includes a housing and a light-producing assembly coupled to the housing. The housing includes a plurality of light sources and a photoluminescent structure configured to be excited by light emitted from the plurality of light sources such that at least a portion of the housing exhibits a luminescent appearance.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stuart C. Salter, James J. Surman, Cornel Lewis Gardner, Noah Barlow Mass
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Patent number: 9309445Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, a polymeric article includes a polymeric composition which in turn includes a volume of polymer intermixed with a number of color balloons, at least a portion of the number of color balloons each including a shell enclosing a colored agent.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Noah Barlow Mass, Jim Antime Marleau, Richard E. Newton, Jessica Smith
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Patent number: 9290083Abstract: A vehicle glass run system includes an inner panel that is coupled to a ring frame. The inner panel, as coupled to the ring frame, defines an assembly. The inner panel exhibits a first tolerance, wherein the assembly of the inner panel and ring frame exhibits a second tolerance. The second tolerance is greater than the first tolerance. Both the inner panel and ring frame include flange portions which are coupled together, and both include a distal end. The distal end of the inner panel is disposed outboard of the distal end of the ring frame. A glass run reinforcement member is located to the distal end of the inner panel in assembly, such that the glass run reinforcement member is subject only to the first tolerance of the inner panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Noah Barlow Mass, Michael King Lam, Stuti Sinha, Paul Lawrence Lipinski, Muhammed Ayub, Sheri Reck, Andre Jurkiewicz, Chester Stanislaus Walawender
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Publication number: 20150330114Abstract: A latch system for vehicle doors includes a powered latch including a powered actuator that is configured to unlatch the powered latch. An interior unlatch input feature such as an unlatch switch can be actuated by a user to provide an unlatch request. The system may include a controller that is operably connected to the powered actuator of the powered latch. The controller is configured such that it does not unlatch the powered latch if a vehicle speed is greater than a predefined value unless the interior latch feature is actuated at least two times according to predefined criteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: H. Paul Tsvi Linden, Daniel Carl Bejune, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Robert Bruce Kleve, John Thomas Ricks, Kosta Papanikolaou, Noah Barlow Mass, Lisa Therese Boran, Ronald Patrick Brombach, Jim Michael Weinfurther
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Publication number: 20150251595Abstract: A sunshade assembly for a vehicle is provided herein. The sunshade assembly includes a housing and a light-producing assembly coupled to the housing. The housing includes a plurality of light sources and a photoluminescent structure configured to be excited by light emitted from the plurality of light sources such that at least a portion of the housing exhibits a luminescent appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stuart C. Salter, James J. Surman, Cornel Lewis Gardner, Noah Barlow Mass
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Publication number: 20150165880Abstract: A vehicle glass run system includes an inner panel that is coupled to a ring frame. The inner panel, as coupled to the ring frame, defines an assembly. The inner panel exhibits a first tolerance, wherein the assembly of the inner panel and ring frame exhibits a second tolerance. The second tolerance is greater than the first tolerance. Both the inner panel and ring frame include flange portions which are coupled together, and both include a distal end. The distal end of the inner panel is disposed outboard of the distal end of the ring frame. A glass run reinforcement member is located to the distal end of the inner panel in assembly, such that the glass run reinforcement member is subject only to the first tolerance of the inner panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Noah Barlow Mass, Michael King Lam, Stuti Sinha, Paul Lawrence Lipinski, Muhammed Ayub, Sheri Reck, Andre Jurkiewicz, Chester Stanislaus Walawender
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Publication number: 20150136299Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, a polymeric article includes a polymeric composition which in turn includes a volume of polymer intermixed with a number of color balloons, at least a portion of the number of color balloons each including a shell enclosing a colored agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Noah Barlow Mass, Jim Antime Marleau, Richard E. Newton, Jessica Smith
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Patent number: 8983717Abstract: A camera system and method of assisting a driver of vehicle for off-road mode use is provided. The camera system includes one or more cameras located on the vehicle to generate images of ground near the vehicle. The generated images are displayed to the driver when the vehicle is detected to be operating off-road and are prevented from being displayed when not off-road. A steering wheel direction indicator may also be displayed to the driver.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Anthony Pupin, Maher Ghneim, Thomas Richard Wroblewski, Hermann J. Salenbauch, Benny Vann, Noah Barlow Mass, Kerry Peter Baldori
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Publication number: 20120158243Abstract: A camera system and method of assisting a driver of vehicle for off-road mode use is provided. The camera system includes one or more cameras located on the vehicle to generate images of ground near the vehicle. The generated images are displayed to the driver when the vehicle is detected to be operating off-road and are prevented from being displayed when not off-road. A steering wheel direction indicator may also be displayed to the driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Anthony Pupin, Maher Ghneim, Thomas Richard Wroblewski, Hermann J. Salenbauch, Benny Vann, Noah Barlow Mass, Kerry Peter Baldori
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Patent number: 7658254Abstract: A system for clearing crush space in an automotive vehicle, the system including a vehicle having a passenger compartment, an impact displaced component assembled to the vehicle in a spaced relationship to the passenger compartment, an intervening component mounted on the vehicle between the passenger compartment and the impact displaced component, an active component secured to the vehicle in close proximity to the intervening component, a controller mounted on the vehicle, the controller activating the active component when the vehicle is involved in a collision, and the active component causing the intervening component to move when the active component is activated wherein crush space for movement of the impact displaced component is at least partially cleared in the event of a collision.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2007Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Joseph Lee Buchwitz, Noah Barlow Mass, Venkat Lakshminarayan, Gennadiy Goldenshteyn, Andrew Charles Samyn
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Publication number: 20080290642Abstract: A system for clearing crush space in an automotive vehicle, the system including a vehicle having a passenger compartment, an impact displaced component assembled to the vehicle in a spaced relationship to the passenger compartment, an intervening component mounted on the vehicle between the passenger compartment and the impact displaced component, an active component secured to the vehicle in close proximity to the intervening component, a controller mounted on the vehicle, the controller activating the active component when the vehicle is involved in a collision, and the active component causing the intervening component to move when the active component is activated wherein crush space for movement of the impact displaced component is at least partially cleared in the event of a collision.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Joseph Lee Buchwitz, Noah Barlow Mass, Venkat Lakshminarayan, Gennadiy Goldenshteyn, Andrew Charles Samyn
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Patent number: 6783041Abstract: An apparatus to assist an operator in loading a bicycle onto a substantially vertical bicycle rack attached to an automotive vehicle, includes a base that attaches to the upper portion of the bicycle rack, and a substantially U-shaped hook, having one end that pivots at its base end and having another end that engages the inner rim portion of bicycle wheel when the bicycle is lifted into the proximity of the upper portion of the bicycle rack. The present apparatus and method of loading of a bicycle assists an operator in loading a bicycle by fully supporting the weight of the bicycle while the operator positions and secures the bicycle to the bicycle rack for transport.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2002Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Ford, Noah Barlow Mass, Noel Ranka, Travis Steven Garland
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Patent number: 6772928Abstract: The present invention provides a multipurpose activity frame for a vehicle articulating roof rack system including a vehicle articulating roof rack system having a selectively removable portion operable between a stowed roof mounted position and a slideably and pivotally repositionable back end mounted position, a stationary top portion received by the selectively removable portion of the articulating roof rack system, and a rotatable bottom portion operable between a stowed vertical position and an open horizontal position received by the stationary top portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Ford, Noah Barlow Mass, Noel Ranka, Travis Steven Garland
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Patent number: 6761296Abstract: The present invention provides a convertible ladder and load platform including a vehicle articulating roof rack system having a selectively removable portion operable between a stowed roof mounted position and a slideably and pivotally repositionable back end mounted position, a stationary bottom portion received by the selectively removable portion of the articulating roof rack system, a removable top portion received by the stationary bottom portion, a frame received by the stationary bottom portion, and a plurality of rotatable steps operable between a vertically oriented ladder position and a horizontally oriented load platform position received by the frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Ford, Noah Barlow Mass, Noel Ranka, Travis Steven Garland