Patents by Inventor Patrick Kevin Holub
Patrick Kevin Holub 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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Publication number: 20170016266Abstract: A vehicle controller may receive notification settings to apply when determining rain conditions. The controller may identify a rain condition sensor data, and send a rain alert to a mobile device to obtain confirmation to perform rain condition actions specified by the notification settings. The mobile device may receive, from the vehicle controller, the rain alert requesting confirmation to perform rain condition actions specified by the notification settings; and may send, responsive to user input to the mobile device, a confirmation to perform the rain condition actions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Patrick Kevin Holub, Oleg Yurievitch Gusikhin
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Patent number: 9512661Abstract: A vehicle system may include a plurality of exterior capacitive sensors, such as door handles, and a controller in communication with the plurality of capacitive sensors. The controller may be configured to identify a rain condition based on sensor data received from at least one of the exterior capacitive sensors of the vehicle; ensure an absence of a key fob in proximity of the at least one locked handle and an absence of a subsequent door opening occurrence when unlocked to confirm the rain condition; and initiate a closure action to a power actuator associated with an open vehicle window for a confirmed rain condition.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Patrick Kevin Holub
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Publication number: 20160332635Abstract: Data representing movement of a portable device is received. A vibrational torque signal within that data corresponding to the vibration of a steering wheel is identified. Based at least in part on the identification, it is determined that a user has a hand on the steering wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Patrick Kevin Holub
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Patent number: 9492575Abstract: An apparatus configured to disinfect a vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first electrode substantially coating a portion of a partially light transmissive panel. A plurality of printed light emitting diodes (LEDs) is suspended in a semiconductor ink on the first electrode and configured to emit a disinfecting emission. A second electrode is in electrical connection with the plurality of LEDs. In connection with the second electrode and/or one or more intermediate layers a light transmitting layer is disposed forming an interior surface of the glass panel. The light transmitting layer is operable to transmit at least a portion of the disinfecting emission therethrough such that the portion of the disinfecting emission impinges upon an interior surface of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2015Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Patrick Kevin Holub, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Stuart C. Salter
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Publication number: 20160288770Abstract: A remote sensing device is utilized to activate boundary alert sensors in a vehicle to reduce current loading during a key-off condition. Communication between the remote sensing device and the vehicle is via a radio-frequency interface that is part of a remote keyless entry system. The remote sensing device transmits a signal to the vehicle when an object is detected within a predetermined range of the remote sensing device. In response to the signal, the vehicle activates one or more boundary alert sensors. The boundary alert sensors may include a camera, a radar, and an ultrasonic sensor. The remote sensing device can be configured to extend a range of the radio-frequency interface by repeating messages that it receives.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Thomas Joseph Hermann, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Patrick Kevin Holub
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Patent number: 9452732Abstract: A remote sensing device is utilized to activate boundary alert sensors in a vehicle to reduce current loading during a key-off condition. Communication between the remote sensing device and the vehicle is via a radio-frequency interface that is part of a remote keyless entry system. The remote sensing device transmits a signal to the vehicle when an object is detected within a predetermined range of the remote sensing device. In response to the signal, the vehicle activates one or more boundary alert sensors. The boundary alert sensors may include a camera, a radar, and an ultrasonic sensor. The remote sensing device can be configured to extend a range of the radio-frequency interface by repeating messages that it receives.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Thomas Joseph Hermann, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Patrick Kevin Holub
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Patent number: 9415770Abstract: A method for exiting the vehicle transport mode including placing the vehicle ignition in a predetermined position, monitoring the fuel level and exiting the vehicle transport mode when the fuel level exceeds a predetermined threshold. The method may also include the step of monitoring the inclination angle of the vehicle and maintaining the vehicle in the vehicle transport mode when the inclination angle exceeds a predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Patrick Kevin Holub
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Patent number: 9255810Abstract: A vehicle inventory interface system may include a user interface configured to present a plurality of vehicle icons each representing a vehicle in a fleet, present at least one list icon associated with each vehicle icon, receive a selection of one of the list icons, and display, in response to the selection, an inventory list associated with the selected list icon and indicating whether items specified by the inventory list are present within the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Thomas Joseph Hermann, Robert Bruce Kleve, Patrick Kevin Holub, Michael Hrecznyj
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Patent number: 9156474Abstract: Apparatus for a motor vehicle comprises a location monitor for determining vehicle coordinates for an instantaneous vehicle position within a predetermined reference system. A jurisdictional map database is provided for relating a plurality of jurisdictions to corresponding ranges of coordinates in the predetermined reference system. A regulation database is provided for relating a plurality of vehicle functions to corresponding parametric limitations for respective jurisdictions. A user interface is coupled to the regulation database for configuring at least one of the parametric limitations. A controller is coupled to the location monitor, the jurisdictional map database, and the regulation database for identifying a current jurisdiction in response to the vehicle coordinates, identifying at least one vehicle function having a parametric limitation for the current jurisdiction, and modifying the action of the identified vehicle function to comply with the respective parametric limitation.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2009Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Patrick Kevin Holub, Mark Scalf, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Lisa Therese Boran
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Publication number: 20150273093Abstract: A self-disinfecting surface covering for a vehicle is disclosed. The surface covering comprising a pair of electrodes substantially conforms to a vehicle panel. A plurality of printed LEDs suspended in a semiconductor ink are printed between the electrodes and configured to emit a disinfecting emission. An outer layer of the surface covering is disposed proximate one of the electrodes. The outer layer is operable to transmit at least a portion of the disinfecting emission therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Patrick Kevin Holub, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Stuart C. Salter
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Publication number: 20150273092Abstract: An apparatus configured to disinfect a vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first electrode substantially coating a portion of a partially light transmissive panel. A plurality of printed light emitting diodes (LEDs) is suspended in a semiconductor ink on the first electrode and configured to emit a disinfecting emission. A second electrode is in electrical connection with the plurality of LEDs. In connection with the second electrode and/or one or more intermediate layers a light transmitting layer is disposed forming an interior surface of the glass panel. The light transmitting layer is operable to transmit at least a portion of the disinfecting emission therethrough such that the portion of the disinfecting emission impinges upon an interior surface of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Patrick Kevin Holub, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Stuart C. Salter
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Publication number: 20150251588Abstract: A privacy window assembly of a vehicle is provided herein. The privacy window assembly includes a window of the vehicle and a light-producing assembly coupled to the window having a plurality of light sources. When the light sources are activated, visibility through at least a portion of the window becomes obscured to onlookers located outside the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, James J. Surman, Patrick Kevin Holub
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Publication number: 20150192423Abstract: A vehicle inventory interface system may include a user interface configured to present a plurality of vehicle icons each representing a vehicle in a fleet, present at least one list icon associated with each vehicle icon, receive a selection of one of the list icons, and display, in response to the selection, an inventory list associated with the selected list icon and indicating whether items specified by the inventory list are present within the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2014Publication date: July 9, 2015Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: John Robert VAN WIEMEERSCH, Thomas Joseph HERMANN, Robert Bruce KLEVE, Patrick Kevin HOLUB, Michael HRECZNYJ
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Publication number: 20150177363Abstract: A first computer is configured to receive, from at least one second computer in a first vehicle, data relating to a gunshot. The computer is configured to then determine a location of the gunshot from the data, and to transmit a message, including the gunshot location, to at least one third computer in a second vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Thomas Joseph Hermann, Robert Bruce Kleve, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Patrick Kevin Holub, Michael Hrecznyj
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Publication number: 20150159615Abstract: A vehicle system includes an engine temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of a vehicle engine and a remote engine controller system configured to compare the measured engine temperature to a predetermined threshold. The engine controller selectively activates the engine based on the measured engine temperature relative to the predetermined threshold to prioritize the heating of the engine block over heating of the vehicle cabin. In some implementations, the remote engine controller system selectively activates the engine when the measured temperature is below a minimum temperature and deactivates the engine when the measured temperature is equal to or greater than a target temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2013Publication date: June 11, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Patrick Kevin Holub
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Patent number: 9002584Abstract: A vehicle system may include a plurality of exterior capacitive sensors, such as door handles, and a controller in communication with the plurality of capacitive sensors. The controller may be configured to identify a rain condition based on sensor data received from at least one of the exterior capacitive sensors of the vehicle; ensure an absence of a key fob in proximity of the at least one locked handle and an absence of a subsequent door opening occurrence when unlocked to confirm the rain condition; and initiate a closure action to a power actuator associated with an open vehicle window for a confirmed rain condition.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Patrick Kevin Holub
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Publication number: 20150094937Abstract: A method for exiting the vehicle transport mode including placing the vehicle ignition in a predetermined position, monitoring the fuel level and exiting the vehicle transport mode when the fuel level exceeds a predetermined threshold. The method may also include the step of monitoring the inclination angle of the vehicle and maintaining the vehicle in the vehicle transport mode when the inclination angle exceeds a predetermined threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: April 2, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Patrick Kevin Holub
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Publication number: 20140379174Abstract: One method for remotely starting an engine of a vehicle includes notifying, from the vehicle, a remote user of the vehicle that a battery of the vehicle has a charge level below a predetermined threshold. This method includes remotely starting the engine to charge the battery with energy from the engine upon receiving from the user a confirmation to start the engine. Another method includes remotely starting the engine in response to a command, from the user, to start the engine for preconditioning the vehicle. This method assesses charge level of the battery following engine start and adjusts engine-on time and vehicle settings to prioritize battery charge maintenance versus preconditioning based on the charge level.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Patrick Kevin Holub, John Robert Van Wiemeersch
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Publication number: 20140288784Abstract: A vehicle system may include a plurality of exterior capacitive sensors, such as door handles, and a controller in communication with the plurality of capacitive sensors. The controller may be configured to identify a rain condition based on sensor data received from at least one of the exterior capacitive sensors of the vehicle; ensure an absence of a key fob in proximity of the at least one locked handle and an absence of a subsequent door opening occurrence when unlocked to confirm the rain condition; and initiate a closure action to a power actuator associated with an open vehicle window for a confirmed rain condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Patrick Kevin Holub
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Patent number: 8630774Abstract: A method for preventing potential vehicle damage during operation of an automatic rocking control system in an automotive vehicle employing an automatic transmission is described. The method includes monitoring a plurality of actual and derived automatic transmission parameters and comparing the actual values with predetermined limits for the monitored parameters. Upon determining, based on the comparison, that an imminent component vulnerability level exists, the method transmits a warning signal. Further, upon determining, based on the comparison, that an immediate component vulnerability level exists, the method terminates the vehicle rock cycle assist mode. A system for preventing potential vehicle damage is also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Patrick Kevin Holub, Steven Yellin Schondorf, Bob Bruce Kleve