Patents by Inventor Patrick Gordon
Patrick Gordon 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: 11964589Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes a storage compartment positioned forward of a vehicle passenger cabin and accessible by opening a vehicle hood, a thermally conductive plate or heat exchanger in contact with a bottom surface of the storage compartment and having an associated conduit configured for circulating a working fluid from a vehicle cooling system, and a valve operable to control flow of the working fluid through the conduit. The storage compartment may be filled with a cooling medium, such as ice or dry ice, to provide enhanced cooling during high-demand operation or charging of the vehicle, such as when operating in a performance/track mode, towing a trailer, or in other extreme use scenarios. The valve may be controlled so that the working fluid bypasses the conduit when the storage compartment is used for cargo and/or enhanced cooling is not desired.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Patrick Gordon Collins, David Michael Horan, Thomas Karl Rothermel, Jacob Gregory Powers
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Patent number: 11944696Abstract: A detergent product containing one or more active agents is provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mark Robert Sivik, Gregory Charles Gordon, Frank William Denome, Alyssandrea Hope Hamad-Ebrahimpour, Stephen Joseph Hodson, Brian Patrick Croll, John Gerhard Michael, Andreas Josef Dreher, Paul Dennis Trokhan
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Patent number: 11944694Abstract: Oral care compositions and/or unit-dose oral care compositions comprising a high level of surfactant. Oral care compositions and/or unit-dose oral care compositions with a high foaming efficiency. Oral care compositions and/or unit-dose oral care compositions with one or more web forming materials, one or more surfactants, and a sugar alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jeanette Marie Swartz, Arif Ali Baig, Gregory Charles Gordon, Min Mao, Melissa Cherie Payne, Holly Balasubramanian Rauckhorst, Paul Albert Sagel, Paul Dennis Trokhan, Brian Patrick Croll, Dinah Achola Nyangiro
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Publication number: 20240074743Abstract: A diffuser for use with a wound retractor and configured to deliver gases includes an interface tube for connecting to a gases supply and a diffuser interface positioned at a proximal end of the interface tube, the diffuser interface configured for delivering gases received from the gases supply through the interface tube, and the diffuser interface comprising a diffusion mechanism configured to deliver gases in a diffusion direction. A wound retractor with an integrated diffuser is also disclosed. The wound retractor includes an upper ring, a lower ring, a sleeve extending between and connecting the upper ring to the lower ring, and an integrated diffuser interface having a gases inlet and a diffusion mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Joseph Patrick Walter Strevens, Jessica Rachel Fogarin, Jonathan Stuart McFedries, James Alexander Gordon, Michael Joseph Blackhurst, Jonathan David Harwood, Ali Ghalib Abdul Rahman Ghalib, Natalie May Robertson
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Patent number: 11911492Abstract: A unit-dose dentifrice composition includes a soluble fibrous composition and a nonfibrous composition. The soluble fibrous composition includes web forming material and tin ion source. The nonfibrous composition includes abrasive. The abrasive and the tin ion source are in separate locations within the unit-dose dentifrice composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Melissa Cherie Payne, Arif Ali Baig, Gregory Charles Gordon, Min Mao, Holly Balasubramanian Rauckhorst, Paul Albert Sagel, Jeanette Marie Swartz, Paul Dennis Trokhan, Brian Patrick Croll, Dinah Achola Nyangiro, Samuel James St. John
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Patent number: 11807255Abstract: A system for a vehicle includes a first input device and a second input device that provides a plurality of selectable input options. The plurality of selectable input options comprises a plurality of control input options for controlling a plurality of vehicle functions and an association input option for associating the first input device with at least one vehicle function suggested from among the plurality of vehicle functions. The at least one vehicle function is suggested based on historical use of the control input option that controls the at least one vehicle function and an accessibility score of the control input option.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jacob Gregory Powers, Thomas Karl Rothermel, David Michael Horan, Patrick Gordon Collins
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Patent number: 11808523Abstract: Methods and devices for long-duration electricity storage using low-cost thermal energy storage and high-efficiency power cycle, are disclosed. In some embodiments it has the potential for superior long-duration, low-cost energy storage.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLCInventors: Zhiwen Ma, Patrick Gordon Davenport, Janna Martinek
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Patent number: 11740025Abstract: The present disclosure describes heat exchangers for converting thermal energy stored in solid particles to electricity. Electro-thermal energy storage converts off-peak electricity into heat for thermal energy storage, which may be converted back to electricity, for example during peak-hour power generation. The heat exchanger for converting thermal energy stored in solid particles to electricity enables the conversion of thermal energy into electrical energy for redistribution to the grid. In some embodiments, pressurized fluidized-bed heat exchangers may achieve efficient conversion of thermal energy to electricity by providing direct contact of the solid particles with a gas stream.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignees: Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC, Colorado School of MinesInventors: Zhiwen Ma, Jeffrey Clayton Gifford, Patrick Gordon Davenport, Xingchao Wang
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Patent number: 11712980Abstract: A vehicle includes a passenger cabin and a human machine interface (HMI) located remote from the passenger cabin. The HMI includes an electronic display and at least one power outlet adapted to selectively supply power to non-vehicle equipment. The HMI may be accessed to control the vehicle in a Power Generation mode.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Patrick Gordon Collins
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Publication number: 20230145131Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes a storage compartment positioned forward of a vehicle passenger cabin and accessible by opening a vehicle hood, a thermally conductive plate or heat exchanger in contact with a bottom surface of the storage compartment and having an associated conduit configured for circulating a working fluid from a vehicle cooling system, and a valve operable to control flow of the working fluid through the conduit. The storage compartment may be filled with a cooling medium, such as ice or dry ice, to provide enhanced cooling during high-demand operation or charging of the vehicle, such as when operating in a performance/track mode, towing a trailer, or in other extreme use scenarios. The valve may be controlled so that the working fluid bypasses the conduit when the storage compartment is used for cargo and/or enhanced cooling is not desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2021Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Patrick Gordon COLLINS, David Michael HORAN, Thomas Karl ROTHERMEL, Jacob Gregory POWERS
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Publication number: 20230143533Abstract: A system for a vehicle includes a first input device and a second input device that provides a plurality of selectable input options. The plurality of selectable input options comprises a plurality of control input options for controlling a plurality of vehicle functions and an association input option for associating the first input device with at least one vehicle function suggested from among the plurality of vehicle functions. The at least one vehicle function is suggested based on historical use of the control input option that controls the at least one vehicle function and an accessibility score of the control input option.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2021Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jacob Gregory Powers, Thomas Karl Rothermel, David Michael Horan, Patrick Gordon Collins
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Patent number: 11631992Abstract: The disclosure relates to particle heaters for heating solid particles to store electrical energy as thermal energy. Thermal energy storage directly converts off-peak electricity into heat for thermal energy storage, which may be converted back to electricity, for example during peak-hour power generation. The particle heater is an integral part of an electro-thermal energy storage system, as it enables the conversion of electrical energy into thermal energy. As described herein, particle heater designs are described that provide efficient heating of solid particles in an efficient and compact configuration to achieve high energy density and low cost.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignees: Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC, Purdue Research FoundationInventors: Zhiwen Ma, Jeffrey Clayton Gifford, Patrick Gordon Davenport, Dening Jia, Jason Schirck, Aaron Morris
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Patent number: 11597289Abstract: A vehicle and control method include a traction battery having a first nominal voltage, an auxiliary battery having a second nominal voltage, a bi-directional voltage converter configured to convert voltage between the first nominal voltage and the second nominal voltage, an electric machine powered by the traction battery and configured to provide propulsive power to the vehicle, an internal combustion engine, a plurality of electric accessories, and a controller programmed to control the DC/DC converter and the electric machine to supply power from the auxiliary battery through the DC/DC converter to the electric machine for a specified period of time in response to electric machine power demand being between a first threshold and a second threshold, and to reduce power supplied to at least one of the plurality of electric accessories in response to the electric machine power demand exceeding the second threshold.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Stephen Thomas Powell, Lars Niklas Pettersson, Patrick Gordon Collins, Marin Assaliyski
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Publication number: 20220338631Abstract: A support panel including a panel body and a rail integrally formed with the panel body. The rail protrudes away from the panel body. The rail includes a surface configured to engage a mounting feature of an assembly to be mounted upon the panel body by the rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Steve Steadings, Patrick Gordon, Richard M. Davidian, Rony C. Chan
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Publication number: 20220297663Abstract: The disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for assigning alternative energy vehicles to travel routes based on vehicle wear-and-tear ratings. Wear-and-tear ratings may be influenced by factors such as, for example, road grade, travel speed, electric motor use, and battery use, on various travel routes. An example method for determining a wear-and-tear rating of an alternative energy vehicle may involve determining an amount of stress imposed upon an electric motor of an alternative energy vehicle due to a grade of a road on a travel route, and an amount of energy consumed from a battery of the alternative energy vehicle due to a speed of travel on the travel route. The wear-and-tear rating of the alternative energy vehicle may then be determined based on the amount of stress imposed upon the electric motor and/or the amount of energy consumed from the battery on the travel route.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2021Publication date: September 22, 2022Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Nicole Anklam, Wendy L. MacLennan, Anthony Melatti, Patrick Gordon Collins, Yevgeniya Sosonkina
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Patent number: 11352015Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for inducing vehicle side slip. In one example, a method includes opening a sole driveline disconnect clutch positioned between an engine and an electric machine upstream of a transmission, and closing the sole driveline disconnect clutch within a predetermined amount of time after opening the sole driveline disconnect without shifting gears of the transmission. In this way, vehicle drift may be reliable initiated in a hybrid electric vehicle with an automatic transmission, without shifting gears of the transmission.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Patrick Gordon Collins, Lars Niklas Pettersson
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Publication number: 20220097704Abstract: Crawl operations for four-wheel steering vehicles are described herein. An example vehicle described herein includes four wheels, a front steering actuator to turn the front wheels, a rear steering actuator to turn the rear wheels, a front drive motor to drive the front wheels, and a rear drive motor to drive the rear wheels. The vehicle also includes an electronic control unit (ECU) to activate the front steering actuator to turn the front wheels in a first direction, activate the rear steering actuator to turn the rear wheels in a second direction opposite the first direction such that the front wheels and the rear wheels are turned in opposite directions, activate the front drive motor to drive the front wheels in a reverse direction, and activate the rear drive motor to drive the rear wheels in a forward direction while the front wheels are driven in the reverse direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventor: Patrick Gordon Collins
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Publication number: 20220034600Abstract: Methods and devices for long-duration electricity storage using low-cost thermal energy storage and high-efficiency power cycle, are disclosed. In some embodiments it has the potential for superior long-duration, low-cost energy storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Zhiwen MA, Patrick Gordon DAVENPORT, Janna MARTINEK
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Publication number: 20220024332Abstract: A vehicle and control method include a traction battery having a first nominal voltage, an auxiliary battery having a second nominal voltage, a bi-directional voltage converter configured to convert voltage between the first nominal voltage and the second nominal voltage, an electric machine powered by the traction battery and configured to provide propulsive power to the vehicle, an internal combustion engine, a plurality of electric accessories, and a controller programmed to control the DC/DC converter and the electric machine to supply power from the auxiliary battery through the DC/DC converter to the electric machine for a specified period of time in response to electric machine power demand being between a first threshold and a second threshold, and to reduce power supplied to at least one of the plurality of electric accessories in response to the electric machine power demand exceeding the second threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2020Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Stephen Thomas POWELL, Lars Niklas PETTERSSON, Patrick Gordon COLLINS, Marin ASSALIYSKI
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Publication number: 20220021239Abstract: The disclosure relates to particle heaters for heating solid particles to store electrical energy as thermal energy. Thermal energy storage directly converts off-peak electricity into heat for thermal energy storage, which may be converted back to electricity, for example during peak-hour power generation. The particle heater is an integral part of an electro-thermal energy storage system, as it enables the conversion of electrical energy into thermal energy. As described herein, particle heater designs are described that provide efficient heating of solid particles in an efficient and compact configuration to achieve high energy density and low cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Zhiwen MA, Jeffrey Clayton GIFFORD, Patrick Gordon DAVENPORT, Dening JIA, Jason SCHIRCK, Aaron MORRIS