Patents by Inventor Saeed David Barbat

Saeed David Barbat 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 HOOD ASSEMBLY WITH DEPLOYABLE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION
    Publication number: 20170232926
    Abstract: A hood assembly for a vehicle includes an inner hood, an outer hood, and a deployable device. The outer hood is fixed relative to the inner hood and defines a gap between the inner hood and the outer hood. The deployable device is disposed in the gap. The deployable device defines an inflation chamber and is formed of thermoplastic elastomer. Upon detection of impact between the vehicle and a pedestrian, the deployable device is deployed to separate the outer hood and the inner hood. As such, during impact of the pedestrian with the outer hood, the outer hood may deform and/or the outer hood may space the pedestrian from relatively hard components under the hood assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Saeed David Barbat, Dean M. Jaradi, S.M. Iskander Farooq, Mohammed Omar Faruque
  • VEHICLE HOOD ASSEMBLY WITH DEPLOYABLE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION
    Publication number: 20170232925
    Abstract: A hood assembly for a vehicle includes an inner hood, an outer hood, and a plurality of deployable devices. The outer hood is fixed relative to the inner hood. The plurality of deployable devices are spaced apart from each other between the inner hood and the outer hood. The deployable devices each define an inflation chamber and are formed of thermoplastic elastomer. Upon detection of impact between the vehicle and a pedestrian, the deployable devices are deployed to separate the outer hood and the inner hood. As such, during impact of the pedestrian with the outer hood, the outer hood may deform and/or the outer hood may space the pedestrian from relatively hard components under the hood assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Saeed David Barbat, Dean M. Jaradi, S.M. Iskander Farooq, Mohammed Omar Faruque
  • Autonomous vehicle restraint selection
    Patent number: 9731628
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes a base, a seat rotatably disposed on the base, a sensor, and a processor. The sensor is programmed to measure an angular displacement of the seat relative to the base and output a displacement signal representing the angular displacement. The processor is programmed to receive the displacement signal and deploy at least one passive safety device based at least in part on the angular displacement represented by the displacement signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Manoharprasad K. Rao, Mark A. Cuddihy, Saeed David Barbat
  • Sequentially buckling vehicle crush can
    Patent number: 9731670
    Abstract: A vehicle crush can includes a first portion, a second portion spaced from the first portion, and an intermediate portion extending from the first portion to the second portion. The first portion, second portion, and intermediate portion are aligned on a longitudinal axis and taper from the first portion to the second portion. The crush can has corrugations elongated along the longitudinal axis on the first portion and terminating on the intermediate portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mohamed Ridha Baccouche, Rahul Arora, Saied Nusier, Saeed David Barbat
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING A CRUSHABLE CARBON FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER STRUCTURE TO THE OUTER SURFACE OF A BATTERY ENCLOSURE
    Publication number: 20170217503
    Abstract: A battery housing for a traction motor battery of a vehicle is disclosed that includes a plurality of elongated impact absorbing carbon fiber reinforced polymer members attached to the walls of the enclosure. The impact absorbing members may be corrugated members that have ridges and furrows connected by ramp surfaces that define trapezoidal spaces relative to the sides of the enclosure. The ridges are designed to be deformed into the trapezoidal space in the event of an impact to absorb impact forces and protect the battery. The impact absorbing members may be retained by T-shaped guides on the outer surface of the walls of the enclosure or may be adhesively attached to the sides of the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Saied NUSIER, William L. STANKO, Saeed David BARBAT, Mohamed Ridha BACCOUCHE
  • BATTERY ENCLOSURE HAVING T-SHAPED GUIDES ON THE OUTER SURFACE FOR STIFFENERS AND IMPACT ABSORBING ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20170217330
    Abstract: A battery housing for a traction motor battery of a vehicle is disclosed that includes attachments retained by parallel T-shaped guides on the outer surface of the walls of the enclosure. The attachments are oriented to extend either in a horizontal orientation or vertical orientation. The depth of the attachments and shape of the attachments may be selected to meet impact force requirements and packaging space limitations imposed by the structure of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Saied NUSIER, Mohamed Ridha BACCOUCHE, Saeed David BARBAT, William L. STANKO
  • DOOR-MOUNTED AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20170210329
    Abstract: A door assembly for a vehicle includes a door, an inflator mounted to the door, and a passive restraint. The passive restraint has a first airbag chamber and a second airbag chamber. The first airbag chamber is in communication with the inflator and is inflatable from an uninflated position to an inflated position. The second airbag chamber is in communication with the inflator and is inflatable from an uninflated position to an inflated position. The first airbag chamber in the inflated position extends transverse to the second airbag chamber in the inflated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Manoharprasad K. Rao, Mark A. Cuddihy, Saeed David Barbat
  • AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE RESTRAINT SELECTION
    Publication number: 20170210248
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes a base, a seat rotatably disposed on the base, a sensor, and a processor. The sensor is programmed to measure an angular displacement of the seat relative to the base and output a displacement signal representing the angular displacement. The processor is programmed to receive the displacement signal and deploy at least one passive safety device based at least in part on the angular displacement represented by the displacement signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Manoharprasad K. Rao, Mark A. Cuddihy, Saeed David Barbat
  • VEHICLE SEAT POSITION SENSING
    Publication number: 20170210247
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes a base, a seat rotatably disposed on the base, a magnet generating a magnetic field, and a sensor. The sensor is programmed to measure an angular displacement of the seat relative to the base based at least in part on an orientation of the magnetic field generated by the magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Manoharprasad K. Rao, Jialiang Le, Saeed David Barbat
  • AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT
    Publication number: 20170210322
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes a base, a driver seat rotatably disposed on the base, a sensor, and a processor. The sensor is programmed to measure an angular displacement of the driver seat relative to the base and output a displacement signal representing the angular displacement. The processor is programmed to receive the displacement signal and select at least one of a plurality of passive safety devices based at least in part on the angular displacement represented by the displacement signal and only deploy the selected passive safety devices during a collision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Manoharprasad K. Rao, Mark A. Cuddihy, Saeed David Barbat
  • SEQUENTIALLY BUCKLING VEHICLE CRUSH CAN
    Publication number: 20170197571
    Abstract: A vehicle crush can includes a first portion, a second portion spaced from the first portion, and an intermediate portion extending from the first portion to the second portion. The first portion, second portion, and intermediate portion are aligned on a longitudinal axis and taper from the first portion to the second portion. The crush can has corrugations elongated along the longitudinal axis on the first portion and terminating on the intermediate portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mohamed Ridha Baccouche, Rahul Arora, Saied Nusier, Saeed David Barbat
  • STRUCTURAL UNDERBODY SUPPORT IN A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20170182873
    Abstract: A vehicle frame and underbody assembly includes a pair of longitudinal frame rails and a rear bumper assembly connected to the frame rails via crush cans. A panel is secured to the frame rails, and ends at an edge spaced from the rear bumper assembly. A V-brace is mounted beneath the panel and to the frame rails. The V-brace includes two legs that come together and intersect at a first end at the edge of the panel, and that are spaced apart at a second end. The second end of each leg is secured to a cross-member that spans between and connects the second ends of the legs. A traction battery is secured to the panel in a location at least partially directly above the V-brace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Mohamed Ridha BACCOUCHE, Saeed David BARBAT, Rahul ARORA
  • Method and apparatus for attaching a crushable carbon fiber reinforced polymer structure to the outer surface of a battery enclosure
    Patent number: 9662997
    Abstract: A battery housing for a traction motor battery of a vehicle is disclosed that includes a plurality of elongated impact absorbing carbon fiber reinforced polymer members attached to the walls of the enclosure. The impact absorbing members may be corrugated members that have ridges and furrows connected by ramp surfaces that define trapezoidal spaces relative to the sides of the enclosure. The ridges are designed to be deformed into the trapezoidal space in the event of an impact to absorb impact forces and protect the battery. The impact absorbing members may be retained by T-shaped guides on the outer surface of the walls of the enclosure or may be adhesively attached to the sides of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Saied Nusier, William L. Stanko, Saeed David Barbat, Mohamed Ridha Baccouche
  • ENERGY ABSORBING STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20170144691
    Abstract: A steering column assembly for a vehicle includes a housing defining a bore that extends along an axis. The steering column assembly includes a first shaft disposed in the bore and a second shaft telescopically engaged with the first shaft. The second shaft is movable along the axis relative to the housing. A wedge is fixed to the second shaft and is spaced from the housing. During frontal impact of the vehicle, an occupant may impact the steering column assembly. Relative telescopic retraction of the first shaft and the second shaft provides a first stage of energy absorption. As the first shaft and the second shaft telescopically retract, the wedge contacts the housing and deforms the housing in a second stage of energy absorption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Saeed David Barbat, Michael James Whitens, Mohamed Ridha Baccouche
  • Battery enclosure with arc-shaped elongated impact absorbing ribs
    Patent number: 9660234
    Abstract: An enclosure for a traction motor battery of a vehicle is disclosed that includes a plurality of impact absorbing members on the exterior of the enclosure. The impact absorbing members have an arc-shaped or partially cylindrical wall and a flat wall that define a partially cylindrical pocket. In an impact, the arc-shaped wall collapses toward the flat wall to absorb the impact force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Saied Nusier, William L. Stanko, Saeed David Barbat, Mohamed Ridha Baccouche
  • Battery enclosure having T-shaped guides on the outer surface for stiffeners and impact absorbing elements
    Patent number: 9656571
    Abstract: A battery housing for a traction motor battery of a vehicle is disclosed that includes attachments retained by parallel T-shaped guides on the outer surface of the walls of the enclosure. The attachments are oriented to extend either in a horizontal orientation or vertical orientation. The depth of the attachments and shape of the attachments may be selected to meet impact force requirements and packaging space limitations imposed by the structure of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Saied Nusier, Mohamed Ridha Baccouche, Saeed David Barbat, William L. Stanko
  • Seat belt retractor including pretensioner and slack remover
    Patent number: 9643568
    Abstract: A seat belt retractor includes a housing and a spool supported by the housing. Webbing is wound around the spool. A webbing engagement member is supported by the housing and is movable to a locked position engaged with the webbing for preventing movement of the webbing relative to webbing engagement member. An activating device is slideably supported by the housing and is slideably engageable with the webbing engagement member for moving the webbing locking device to the locked position. In the locked position, the webbing locking device prevents the webbing from being fed from the spool, thus preventing any slack in the webbing on the spool from being fed out when the webbing locking device is in the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Mangala A. Jayasuriya, Parakrama V. Weerappuli, Saeed David Barbat
  • B-pillar assembly for vehicle body
    Patent number: 9630651
    Abstract: A b-pillar assembly for a vehicle is provided. The b-pillar assembly includes a vehicle body, a steel T-bracket, a carbon fiber b-pillar inner, a b-pillar outer, and a carbon fiber b-pillar reinforcement. The vehicle body includes a roof rail. The steel T-bracket includes a first portion for securing to the roof rail and a second portion extending perpendicularly therefrom and including a hinge member. The carbon fiber b-pillar inner includes a first upper end secured to the first portion of the steel T-bracket and a first lower end secured to a rocker. The b-pillar outer includes a second upper end secured to the roof rail and a second lower end secured to the rocker. The carbon fiber b-pillar reinforcement is disposed between the b-pillar inner and the b-pillar outer. The hinge member is oriented to deform to absorb a portion of a load applied to the roof rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mohamed Ridha Baccouche, Rahul Arora, Saeed David Barbat
  • Rail attached to a sub-frame and extending outboard of the frame rail
    Patent number: 9630578
    Abstract: A front end structure for a vehicle comprising a bumper, a crush can attaching the bumper to a frame rail, a sub-frame supporting an engine, and an impact spreading rail attached to a front transverse rail of the sub-frame. The impact spreading rail extends perpendicularly outboard relative to the frame rail and upward to a location vertically aligned with the bumper. The impact spreading rail is impacted after the bumper in a collision to spread collision deformation outside the frame rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Saied Nusier, Mohamed Ridha Baccouche, Saeed David Barbat, Jamel E. Belwafa
  • EXTERNAL ROOF-RACK MOUNTED AIRBAG
    Publication number: 20170106827
    Abstract: Systems for providing for an external vehicle airbag to mitigate the negative effects of vehicle rollover are described. In an exemplary implementation, one or more airbags are disposed inside the roof rails attached to a vehicle roof. In the event of a vehicle rollover, the airbags will deploy and extend downward along the sides of the vehicle. The airbags may be held in desirable deployed position by one or more elastic tethers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Saeed David Barbat, Mohammed Omar Faruque, Iskander Farooq, Dean M. Jaradi