Patents by Inventor Robert Ford

Robert Ford 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).

  • Publication number: 20210056782
    Abstract: Apparatus, device, methods and system relating to a vehicular telemetry environment for monitoring vehicle components and providing indications towards the condition of the vehicle components and providing optimal indications towards replacement or maintenance of vehicle components before vehicle component failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Jeffrey Davidson, John Robert Ford Kyes, Thomas Arthur Walli
  • Publication number: 20200394286
    Abstract: A method implemented by a computing device is disclosed. The method includes: detecting a change in state of an application that is managed using an applications manager, the change in state being based on a first action within the applications manager; in response to detecting the change in state of the application: identifying at least one list of a plurality of application event listings stored on the computing device independently of the applications manager; determining that the at least one list includes one or more first application event listings associated with the application; and in response to determining that the at least one list includes the one or more first application event listings: determining a second action to apply to only the one or more first application event listings; and applying the second action to the one or more first application event listings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Andrew John EWANCHUK, Chad Robert Ford FURNISS, Liam Ronald QUINN
  • Publication number: 20200357201
    Abstract: Apparatus, device, methods and system relating to a vehicular telemetry environment for monitoring vehicle components and providing indications towards the condition of the vehicle components and providing optimal indications towards replacement or maintenance of vehicle components before vehicle component failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Mark Jeffrey Davidson, John Robert Ford Kyes, Thomas Arthur Walli
  • Patent number: 10811807
    Abstract: A flanged vehicle-mounting sleeve is provided for use in association with a heavy duty vehicle, chassis-mountable, data bus signal wiring harness coupling. The coupling includes a receptacle having a generally circular cross-section and being adapted to be accommodated in longitudinal pass-through relation by a corresponding vehicle chassis mount including a mounting aperture for the coupling. The receptacle may also include a receptacle-flange engagable in receptacle-flange matching chassis-secured relation with a compatible receptacle-flange chassis mount adjacent the vehicle chassis mounting aperture with the receptacle supported thereby in pass-thru relation with the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Arthur Walli, John Robert Ford Kyes
  • Publication number: 20200320804
    Abstract: Apparatus, device, methods and system relating to a vehicular telemetry environment for monitoring vehicle components and providing indications towards the condition of the vehicle components and providing optimal indications towards replacement or maintenance of vehicle components before vehicle component failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Jeffrey Davidson, John Robert Ford Kyes, Thomas Arthur Walli
  • Publication number: 20200287316
    Abstract: A flanged vehicle-mounting sleeve is provided for use in association with a heavy duty vehicle, chassis-mountable, data bus signal wiring harness coupling. The coupling includes a receptacle having a generally circular cross-section and being adapted to be accommodated in longitudinal pass-through relation by a corresponding vehicle chassis mount including a mounting aperture for the coupling. The receptacle may also include a receptacle-flange engagable in receptacle-flange matching chassis-secured relation with a compatible receptacle-flange chassis mount adjacent the vehicle chassis mounting aperture with the receptacle supported thereby in pass-thru relation with the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Arthur Walli, John Robert Ford Kyes
  • Patent number: 10759640
    Abstract: A platform twist mitigation apparatus operable to extend jacks into engagement with a surface disposed below a platform carrying the jacks, and to alternately extend and retract the jacks to change platform attitude relative to the surface. Tilt sensors are supported at spaced locations on the platform. An electronic control module is programmed to detect a platform twist condition in response to angle data received from the tilt sensors and to mitigate the platform twist condition by operating or modifying the operation of the jacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Lippert Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew A. Collin, Robert Ford, John Manfreda
  • Patent number: 10713864
    Abstract: Apparatus, device, methods and system relating to a vehicular telemetry environment for monitoring vehicle components and providing indications towards the condition of the vehicle components and providing optimal indications towards replacement or maintenance of vehicle components before vehicle component failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: John Robert Ford Kyes, Mark Jeffrey Davidson, Thomas Arthur Walli
  • Patent number: 10516231
    Abstract: A flanged vehicle-mounting sleeve is provided for use in association with a heavy duty vehicle, chassis-mountable, data bus signal wiring harness coupling. The coupling includes a receptacle having a generally circular cross-section and being adapted to be accommodated in longitudinal pass-through relation by a corresponding vehicle chassis mount including a mounting aperture for the coupling. The receptacle may also include a receptacle-flange engagable in receptacle-flange matching chassis-secured relation with a compatible receptacle-flange chassis mount adjacent the vehicle chassis mounting aperture with the receptacle supported thereby in pass-thru relation with the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Arthur Walli, John Robert Ford Kyes
  • Patent number: 10490929
    Abstract: An adapter is provided for use in association with a heavy duty vehicle, chassis-mountable, data bus signal wiring harness coupling. The coupling includes a receptacle having a generally circular cross-section and being adapted to be accommodated in longitudinal pass-through relation by a corresponding vehicle chassis mount including a mounting aperture for the coupling. The adapter may be slidably mounted on the receptacle for mounting to the vehicle chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Arthur Walli, John Robert Ford Kyes
  • Publication number: 20190260154
    Abstract: An adapter is provided for use in association with a heavy duty vehicle, chassis-mountable, data bus signal wiring harness coupling. The coupling includes a receptacle having a generally circular cross-section and being adapted to be accommodated in longitudinal pass-through relation by a corresponding vehicle chassis mount including a mounting aperture for the coupling. The adapter may be slidably mounted on the receptacle for mounting to the vehicle chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Applicant: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Arthur Walli, John Robert Ford Kyes
  • Publication number: 20190244440
    Abstract: Apparatus, device, methods and system relating to a vehicular telemetry environment for monitoring vehicle components and providing indications towards the condition of the vehicle components and providing optimal indications towards replacement or maintenance of vehicle components before vehicle component failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: John Robert Ford Kyes, Mark Jeffrey Davidson, Thomas Arthur Walli
  • Publication number: 20190241092
    Abstract: Apparatus, device, methods and system relating to a vehicular telemetry environment for monitoring vehicle components and providing indications towards the condition of the vehicle components and providing optimal indications towards replacement or maintenance of vehicle components before vehicle component failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: John Robert Ford Kyes, Mark Jeffrey Davidson, Thomas Arthur Walli
  • Publication number: 20190244445
    Abstract: Apparatus, device, methods and system relating to a vehicular telemetry environment for monitoring vehicle components and providing indications towards the condition of the vehicle components and providing optimal indications towards replacement or maintenance of vehicle components before vehicle component failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: John Robert Ford Kyes, Mark Jeffrey Davidson, Thomas Arthur Walli
  • Publication number: 20190244442
    Abstract: Apparatus, device, methods and system relating to a vehicular telemetry environment for monitoring vehicle components and providing indications towards the condition of the vehicle components and providing optimal indications towards replacement or maintenance of vehicle components before vehicle component failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: John Robert Ford Kyes, Mark Jeffrey Davidson, Thomas Arthur Walli
  • Publication number: 20190244441
    Abstract: Apparatus, device, methods and system relating to a vehicular telemetry environment for monitoring vehicle components and providing indications towards the condition of the vehicle components and providing optimal indications towards replacement or maintenance of vehicle components before vehicle component failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: John Robert Ford Kyes, Mark Jeffrey Davidson, Thomas Arthur Walli
  • Publication number: 20190005139
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to content aggregation, presentation of the aggregated content and systems related to the content aggregation and presentation. In one case, the present invention is directed to a method of aggregating content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: Ford Media, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Robert Ford, Zachary Lewis Ford
  • Publication number: 20180343468
    Abstract: Methods and systems for encoding content are described. An encoder may receive content of a content asset e.g., content media, content distribution, content channel, online channel, show, media, etc.). The encoder may determine an attribute of the content, such as a content type. The encoder may transmit the attribute or other information to a remote device. The remote device may select an encoding profile for encoding of the content. The encoding profile may be selected based on attribute or other information. The encoder may encode the content based on the encoding profile. The encoding profile may be updated based on analysis of the encoded content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Harrell, Allen Broome, Jason Burgess, Robert Ford
  • Publication number: 20180316119
    Abstract: A flanged vehicle-mounting sleeve is provided for use in association with a heavy duty vehicle, chassis-mountable, data bus signal wiring harness coupling. The coupling includes a receptacle having a generally circular cross-section and being adapted to be accommodated in longitudinal pass-through relation by a corresponding vehicle chassis mount including a mounting aperture for the coupling. The receptacle also includes a receptacle-flange engagable in receptacle-flange matching chassis-secured relation with a compatible receptacle-flange chassis mount adjacent the vehicle chassis mounting aperture with the receptacle supported thereby in pass-thru relation with the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Arthur Walli, John Robert Ford Kyes
  • Patent number: 10033130
    Abstract: A flanged vehicle-mounting sleeve is provided for use in association with a heavy duty vehicle, chassis-mountable, data bus signal wiring harness coupling. The coupling includes a receptacle having a generally circular cross-section and being adapted to be accommodated in longitudinal pass-through relation by a corresponding vehicle chassis mount including a mounting aperture for the coupling. The receptacle also includes a receptacle-flange engagable in receptacle-flange matching chassis-secured relation with a compatible receptacle-flange chassis mount adjacent the vehicle chassis mounting aperture with the receptacle supported thereby in pass-thru relation with the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Geotab Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Arthur Wali, John Robert Ford Kyes