Patents by Inventor Raul Ezequiel Alvarez Ruiz
Raul Ezequiel Alvarez Ruiz 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: 20240083320Abstract: A table assembly for a vehicle includes a first mounting bracket attachable on a first fixed vehicle component and a table body. The table body has a plurality of rigid segments joined together by a corresponding plurality of flexible joints. A first one of the flexible joints extends in a first direction and at least another of the flexible joints extends in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The table body is configured to be removably coupled with the first mounting bracket such that the first mounting bracket supports the table body in a generally horizontal position with the table body in a first configuration folded along the first flexible joint such that the at least another of the flexible joints is positioned to extend along one of the plurality of rigid segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Oscar Martinez, Juan Carlos Aquino Bustamante, Misael Gonzalez, Raul Ezequiel Alvarez Ruiz, Jorge Flores Corona
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Publication number: 20220063473Abstract: A vehicle bracket assembly includes first and second platforms each including a body and connectors that extend from each of the bodies. A central base is disposed between the first and second platforms and are coupled to the first and second platforms via the connectors. First and second connecting legs are coupled to the body of each of the first and second platforms, respectively. A first attachment base is coupled to the first platform via the first connecting legs. A second attachment base includes a locating tab. The second attachment base is coupled to the second platform via the second connecting legs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Liliana Alonso Vazquez, Alfredo Ivan Trujillo Rolon, Raul Ezequiel Alvarez Ruiz, Andrew John Abramouski, Carlos Ernesto Saenz Camacho
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Patent number: 11260782Abstract: A vehicle bracket assembly includes first and second platforms each including a body and connectors that extend from each of the bodies. A central base is disposed between the first and second platforms and are coupled to the first and second platforms via the connectors. First and second connecting legs are coupled to the body of each of the first and second platforms, respectively. A first attachment base is coupled to the first platform via the first connecting legs. A second attachment base includes a locating tab. The second attachment base is coupled to the second platform via the second connecting legs.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Liliana Alonso Vazquez, Alfredo Ivan Trujillo Rolon, Raul Ezequiel Alvarez Ruiz, Andrew John Abramouski, Carlos Ernesto Saenz Camacho
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Patent number: 11161455Abstract: A side mirror includes a housing, a mirror moveably attached with the housing, and a Peltier element mounted in the housing adjacent the mirror. There may also be a controller that is electrically connected with the Peltier element. The controller is configured to apply an electric current to the Peltier element in an electric current direction that depends on temperature and humidity data.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: David Mercado Velazquillo, Alfonso Hickman Guevara, Luis Jesus Chavela Guerra, Luis Olmos Gonzalez, Raul Ezequiel Alvarez Ruiz
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Patent number: 10814830Abstract: A start/stop engine button assembly includes a start/stop engine button, a button cover, displaceable between a closed position and an open position, and an actuator that functions to displace the button cover between the closed position and the opened position.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alfonso Hickman Guevara, David Mercado Velazquillo, Raul Ezequiel Alvarez Ruiz, Luis Jesus Chavela Guerra, Luis Olmos Gonzalez
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Publication number: 20190291690Abstract: A start/stop engine button assembly includes a start/stop engine button, a button cover, displaceable between a closed position and an open position, and an actuator that functions to displace the button cover between the closed position and the opened position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2018Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Alfonso Hickman Guevara, David Mercado Velazquillo, Raul Ezequiel Alvarez Ruiz, Luis Jesus Chavela Guerra, Luis Olmos Gonzalez
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Patent number: 10344518Abstract: A hood energy management apparatus includes an energy dissipation feature having a magnetic component and a pneumatic component as well as a hood bumper carried on the energy dissipation feature. A related method of managing hood closing energy and also automatically providing proper hood fit and finish is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLCInventors: Alfonso Hickman Guevara, Raul Ezequiel Alvarez Ruiz
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Publication number: 20190161013Abstract: A side mirror includes a housing, a mirror moveably attached with the housing, and a Peltier element mounted in the housing adjacent the mirror. There may also be a controller that is electrically connected with the Peltier element. The controller is configured to apply an electric current to the Peltier element in an electric current direction that depends on temperature and humidity data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: David Mercado Velazquillo, Alfonso Hickman Guevara, Luis Jesus Chavela Guerra, Luis Olmos Gonzalez, Raul Ezequiel Alvarez Ruiz
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Patent number: 10286822Abstract: A headrest assembly is provided herein. A mounting assembly is pivotally coupled to a seatback. A frame is movably coupled to the mounting assembly. A locking device is coupled to the mounting assembly and is movable between an unlock position to enable at least one of translational displacement and rotational displacement of the frame, and a lock position to retain the frame in a selected position.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2018Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Raul Ezequiel Alvarez Ruiz, Cuauhtemoc Quiroz Garfias, Alfonso Hickman Guevara
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Publication number: 20180251037Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for retractable jumper cable vehicle assembly. An example vehicle includes an exterior surface, a battery, a retractable cable, a jumper plug coupled to the retractable cable and electrically connected to the battery via the retractable cable, and a compartment along the exterior surface to house the jumper plug when the retractable cable is retracted. When the retractable cable is extended, the jumper plug extends from the compartment to connect to a receptacle of another vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2017Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Raul Ezequiel Alvarez Ruiz, Alfonso Hickman Guevara, Cuauhtemoc Quiroz Garfias, Luis Jesus Chavela Guerra, Eloy Ernesto Camargo Corral
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Publication number: 20180223581Abstract: A hood energy management apparatus includes an energy dissipation feature having a magnetic component and a pneumatic component as well as a hood bumper carried on the energy dissipation feature. A related method of managing hood closing energy and also automatically providing proper hood fit and finish is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Alfonso Hickman Guevara, Raul Ezequiel Alvarez Ruiz
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Patent number: 9993999Abstract: A laminated windshield includes an outer glass layer, an inner glass layer and an intermediate plastic layer or interlayer that prevents the windshield from shattering. The laminated windshield also includes a channel or break line engineered to break outward toward the outer glass layer thereby providing an emergency escape path from the interior of a motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Liliana Alonso Vazquez, Francisco Fernandez, Raul Ezequiel Alvarez Ruiz
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Publication number: 20180022069Abstract: A laminated windshield includes an outer glass layer, an inner glass layer and an intermediate plastic layer or interlayer that prevents the windshield from shattering. The laminated windshield also includes a channel or break line engineered to break outward toward the outer glass layer thereby providing an emergency escape path from the interior of a motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Liliana Alonso Vazquez, Francisco Fernandez, Raul Ezequiel Alvarez Ruiz
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Patent number: 9834072Abstract: A liftgate assembly for a vehicle includes an outer panel and an inner panel. The outer panel is adapted for mounting to a rear portion of a vehicle and includes first and second lower corner regions. The inner panel is mounted to the outer panel such that the outer panel and inner panel define an opening for a rear window. The inner panel includes a first reinforcement rib diagonally extending from the first lower corner region to a Z/Y center adjacent the opening and a second reinforcement rib extending from the second lower corner region to the Z/Y center. The reinforcement ribs are arranged with the outer panel to define an A-shape or inverted V-shape.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Raul Ezequiel Alvarez Ruiz, Liliana Alonso Vazquez