Patents by Inventor Roberto Villegas Muriel

Roberto Villegas Muriel 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).

  • Vehicle brake-by-wire control system
    Patent number: 12005875
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a brake-by-wire system having a brake pedal and a first sensor configured to output a signal indicative of a position of the brake pedal. A controller is in communication with the sensor and is programmed to enable and disable a one-pedal driving mode based on a user-selected setting. The controller is further programmed to, in response to the signal of the first sensor being valid and the one-pedal driving mode being disabled, enable the one-pedal driving mode regardless of the user-selected setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Harold John Felch, Thomas Svensson, Harbind S Chahal, Roberto Villegas Muriel
  • VEHICLE BRAKE-BY-WIRE CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20240157915
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a brake-by-wire system having a brake pedal and a first sensor configured to output a signal indicative of a position of the brake pedal. A controller is in communication with the sensor and is programmed to enable and disable a one-pedal driving mode based on a user-selected setting. The controller is further programmed to, in response to the signal of the first sensor being valid and the one-pedal driving mode being disabled, enable the one-pedal driving mode regardless of the user-selected setting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Harold John FELCH, Thomas SVENSSON, Harbind S CHAHAL, Roberto VILLEGAS MURIEL
  • Systems and methods for controlling airflow through a power steering system
    Patent number: 10907529
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for preventing overheating of a power steering system. In one example, a method includes operating an engine cooling fan based on a steering wheel angle and an engine speed. The cooling fan may be operated for a duration based on the steering wheel angle and engine speed, thus eliminating the need for a dedicated power steering coolant temperature sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Roberto Villegas Muriel, Timothy Gerard Offerle, Dale Killins, Darin Charles Petrini
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING AIRFLOW THROUGH A POWER STEERING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190203632
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for preventing overheating of a power steering system. In one example, a method includes operating an engine cooling fan based on a steering wheel angle and an engine speed. The cooling fan may be operated for a duration based on the steering wheel angle and engine speed, thus eliminating the need for a dedicated power steering coolant temperature sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Roberto Villegas Muriel, Timothy Gerard Offerle, Dale Killins, Darin Charles Petrini
  • Systems and methods for controlling airflow through a power steering system
    Patent number: 10267210
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for preventing overheating of a power steering system. In one example, a method includes operating an engine cooling fan based on a steering wheel angle and an engine speed. The cooling fan may be operated for a duration based on the steering wheel angle and engine speed, thus eliminating the need for a dedicated power steering coolant temperature sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Roberto Villegas Muriel, Timothy Gerard Offerle, Dale Killins, Darin Charles Petrini
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING AIRFLOW THROUGH A POWER STEERING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180119595
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for preventing overheating of a power steering system. In one example, a method includes operating an engine cooling fan based on a steering wheel angle and an engine speed. The cooling fan may be operated for a duration based on the steering wheel angle and engine speed, thus eliminating the need for a dedicated power steering coolant temperature sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Roberto Villegas Muriel, Timothy Gerard Offerle, Dale Killins, Darin Charles Petrini
  • SEAT ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRAL SECURITY PAPERWORK ORGANIZER
    Publication number: 20180118122
    Abstract: A seat assembly includes a seat, having a seat bottom and seat back, and a security organizer integrated into the seat back. The security organizer includes a hard shell cover, a security lock mechanism that secures the hard shell cover in a closed position and a security compartment fully closed and concealed by the hard shell cover when in the closed position. The security organizer is dedicated to secure paperwork storage within a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Adrian Rueda Musi, Jordi Vidauri Saiz, Roberto Villegas Muriel
  • Anti-roll systems and related methods
    Patent number: 9944148
    Abstract: Anti-roll systems and related methods are disclosed. An example anti-roll system includes a first stabilizer bar having a first end to operatively couple to a first wheel assembly of a vehicle and a second stabilizer bar having a first end to operatively couple to a second wheel assembly of the vehicle. A rotary damper is to couple a second end of the first stabilizer bar and a second end of the second stabilizer bar. A damping characteristic of the rotary damper is to vary based on a driving condition of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Roberto Villegas Muriel, Jordi Vidauri, Adrian Rueda
  • ANTI-ROLL SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20180043744
    Abstract: Anti-roll systems and related methods are disclosed. An example anti-roll system includes a first stabilizer bar having a first end to operatively couple to a first wheel assembly of a vehicle and a second stabilizer bar having a first end to operatively couple to a second wheel assembly of the vehicle. A rotary damper is to couple a second end of the first stabilizer bar and a second end of the second stabilizer bar. A damping characteristic of the rotary damper is to vary based on a driving condition of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Roberto Villegas Muriel, Jordi Vidauri, Adrian Rueda