Patents by Inventor Scott Nydam
Scott Nydam 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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Patent number: 11938797Abstract: A vehicle door system includes, among other things, a vehicle body and a slidable door that is slidable back and forth relative to the vehicle body between an open position and a closed position. The system further includes an alignment bracket assembly having a door-mounted portion and a body-mounted portion. The door-mounted portion and the body-mounted portion are wedged against one another when the slidable door is in the closed position to restrict movement of the slidable door relative to the vehicle body when the slidable door is in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Dan Ritz, Scott Nydam
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Publication number: 20240092137Abstract: A thermal management system for a vehicle includes a heat exchange unit coupled with a compartment of the vehicle via an interface in the compartment. A container is moveable between a first position and a second position. The container is configured to be in fluid communication with the heat exchange unit via the interface in the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Manfred Koberstein, Chris Robert Sculthorpe, Craig Martin Spinneweber, John Azar, Michael M. Azzouz, Scott Nydam
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Patent number: 11932174Abstract: A plurality of structural fibers are laid onto a substrate. The plurality of structural fibers are stitched together with a thread in a specified stitching pattern to form a composite preform. The thread in the specified stitching pattern secures the structural fibers to each other such that the structural fibers provide a tailored load path within the composite preform and presents a visible image on an outer surface of the composite preform.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Scott Nydam, Aref Vandadi, Stavros Melabiotis
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Patent number: 11851108Abstract: Vehicle strut braces are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a strut brace including a first portion to removably couple to a cowl of a vehicle, a second portion to removably couple to a first shock tower on a first side of the vehicle and a second shock tower on a second side of the vehicle, and a third portion to removably couple to at least one of (i) a first longitudinal member on the first side of the vehicle and a second longitudinal member on the second side of the vehicle or (ii) an upper front rail on the first side of the vehicle and the second side of the vehicle, the third portion to traverse an axial centerline of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Scott Nydam, Aref Vandadi, Ari Garo Caliskan, Stavros Melabiotis
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Publication number: 20230382306Abstract: A cargo bed system includes a stair assembly that is movable between a stowed position and a staircase position relative to a vehicle structure. The stair assembly includes first and second support arm assemblies and first and a second steps. The first and second steps are configured to pivot together.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: William Charles Brick, Michael M. Azzouz, Scott Nydam, Jay John Meyer
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Publication number: 20230365197Abstract: Vehicle strut braces are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a strut brace including a first portion to removably couple to a cowl of a vehicle, a second portion to removably couple to a first shock tower on a first side of the vehicle and a second shock tower on a second side of the vehicle, and a third portion to removably couple to at least one of (i) a first longitudinal member on the first side of the vehicle and a second longitudinal member on the second side of the vehicle or (ii) an upper front rail on the first side of the vehicle and the second side of the vehicle, the third portion to traverse an axial centerline of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2022Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Scott Nydam, Aref Vandadi, Ari Garo Caliskan, Stavros Melabiotis
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Patent number: 11807084Abstract: A vehicle assembly includes a front door of a vehicle, a detachable pillar assembly, and a rear door that is aft the front door along a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The rear door is configured to selectively pivotably couple to the detachable pillar assembly. A method of providing an opening to a vehicle includes detaching a pillar assembly from a structure of a vehicle, and pivoting a rear door of a vehicle together with the pillar assembly from a closed position to an open position. The rear door pivots relative to the pillar assembly when the pillar assembly is latched to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin Preuss, Scott Nydam
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Patent number: 11718238Abstract: This disclosure relates to a roof rail for a motor vehicle. In particular, the roof rail includes a divider wall configured to resist a clamping force, such as that which is expected to be applied to the roof rail from a cross bar of a roof rack. An example assembly includes a roof rail with a closed cross-sectional area and an open cross-sectional area separated by a divider wall.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2019Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Scott Nydam, Jeffrey Scott Mayville, Patrick James Blanchard, Ari Garo Caliskan
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Publication number: 20230234519Abstract: A plurality of structural fibers are laid onto a substrate. The plurality of structural fibers are stitched together with a thread in a specified stitching pattern to form a composite preform. The thread in the specified stitching pattern secures the structural fibers to each other such that the structural fibers provide a tailored load path within the composite preform and presents a visible image on an outer surface of the composite preform.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2022Publication date: July 27, 2023Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Scott Nydam, Aref Vandadi, Stavros Melabiotis
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Patent number: 11465695Abstract: A vehicle tailgate assembly includes a vehicle body structure, a tailgate, a hinge assembly and a bumper. The vehicle body structure defines a tailgate opening and having a hinge support section. The tailgate is installed to the vehicle body structure for movement between an upright orientation and a horizontal orientation. The hinge assembly has a first portion installed to the hinge support section and a second portion installed to the tailgate. The bumper is installed to the vehicle body structure proximate the hinge support section such that with the tailgate in the upright orientation, the second portion of the hinge assembly contacts the bumper.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Scott Dearing, Scott Nydam
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Publication number: 20220305888Abstract: A vehicle door system includes, among other things, a vehicle body and a slidable door that is slidable back and forth relative to the vehicle body between an open position and a closed position. The system further includes an alignment bracket assembly having a door-mounted portion and a body-mounted portion. The door-mounted portion and the body-mounted portion are wedged against one another when the slidable door is in the closed position to restrict movement of the slidable door relative to the vehicle body when the slidable door is in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Dan Ritz, Scott Nydam
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Publication number: 20210284251Abstract: A vehicle tailgate assembly includes a vehicle body structure, a tailgate, a hinge assembly and a bumper. The vehicle body structure defines a tailgate opening and having a hinge support section. The tailgate is installed to the vehicle body structure for movement between an upright orientation and a horizontal orientation. The hinge assembly has a first portion installed to the hinge support section and a second portion installed to the tailgate. The bumper is installed to the vehicle body structure proximate the hinge support section such that with the tailgate in the upright orientation, the second portion of the hinge assembly contacts the bumper.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2020Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Scott DEARING, Scott NYDAM
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Publication number: 20210170953Abstract: This disclosure relates to a roof rail for a motor vehicle. In particular, the roof rail includes a divider wall configured to resist a clamping force, such as that which is expected to be applied to the roof rail from a cross bar of a roof rack. An example assembly includes a roof rail with a closed cross-sectional area and an open cross-sectional area separated by a divider wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2019Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Scott Nydam, Jeffrey Scott Mayville, Patrick James Blanchard, Ari Garo Caliskan
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Patent number: 10969079Abstract: A vehicle taillamp assembly includes an attachment bracket and a lamp housing. The attachment bracket is configured for secure attachment to a vehicle body structure. The attachment bracket has an upright extending portion, an upper horizontally extending portion and a lower horizontally extending portion. The upright extending portion has a first projection extending therefrom and a second projection extending therefrom. The lamp housing is configured to attach to the first projection and the second projection.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: Scott Dearing, Scott Nydam, Kyle Happy
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Patent number: 10464502Abstract: A roof ditch molding end cap for a roof ditch of a vehicle includes a body member having a first attachment surface and a second attachment surface. The second attachment surface is disposed at an angle with respect to the first attachment surface. The first attachment surface is configured to slidably engage the roof ditch of the vehicle. The second attachment surface has a locking member configured to engage a second fastening member disposed in the roof ditch of the vehicle to substantially prevent movement of the roof ditch molding end cap.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2018Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignees: Nissan North America, Inc., Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jordan Renn, Jeffrey Tessmer, Scott Nydam, Hironori Awano, Kiyoshi Sagara, Daisuke Fujimoto
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Publication number: 20190232890Abstract: A roof ditch molding end cap for a roof ditch of a vehicle includes a body member having a first attachment surface and a second attachment surface. The second attachment surface is disposed at an angle with respect to the first attachment surface. The first attachment surface is configured to slidably engage the roof ditch of the vehicle. The second attachment surface has a locking member configured to engage a second fastening member disposed in the roof ditch of the vehicle to substantially prevent movement of the roof ditch molding end cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2018Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Scott Nydam, Jeff Tessmer, Jordan Renn, Hironori Awano, Kiyoshi Sagara, Daisuke Fujimoto
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Patent number: 10088009Abstract: A vibration dampening mount assembly includes a housing, resilient material, a sleeve and a restricting structure. The resilient material is fixedly attached to an interior surface of the housing and defines a first chamber and a second chamber. The sleeve is disposed within the housing and is centrally attached to the resilient material. The restricting structure between the first chamber and the second chamber includes a first portion attached to the housing and a second portion attached to the sleeve. In response to movement of the sleeve relative to the housing, the second portion of the restricting structure moves relative to the first portion. The first portion and the second portion of the restricting structure define a fluid passageway therebetween. The cross-sectional area of the fluid passageway changes in response to movement of the second portion relative to the first portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventor: Scott Nydam
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Publication number: 20180180135Abstract: A vibration dampening mount assembly includes a housing, resilient material, a sleeve and a restricting structure. The resilient material is fixedly attached to an interior surface of the housing and defines a first chamber and a second chamber. The sleeve is disposed within the housing and is centrally attached to the resilient material. The restricting structure between the first chamber and the second chamber includes a first portion attached to the housing and a second portion attached to the sleeve. In response to movement of the sleeve relative to the housing, the second portion of the restricting structure moves relative to the first portion. The first portion and the second portion of the restricting structure define a fluid passageway therebetween. The cross-sectional area of the fluid passageway changes in response to movement of the second portion relative to the first portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventor: Scott NYDAM
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Patent number: 8960780Abstract: A vehicle side body structure includes a sill, an A-pillar and a reinforcement member. The sill defines an internal sill space and the A-pillar defines an internal A-pillar space. The A-pillar is rigidly connected to the sill with the internal sill space and the internal A-pillar space being connected. The reinforcement member is located within the internal sill space and the internal A-pillar space. The reinforcement member is located within both the internal sill space and the internal A-pillar space and has a forward section fixedly attached to the A-pillar at a front attachment point along the forward connection area of the A-pillar, a rearward section fixedly attached to the sill at a rear attachment point along the lower attachment area, and a main bracing part extending diagonally from the forward section to the rearward section.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2014Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: Scott Nydam, Kenneth Ameloot
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Patent number: 8888173Abstract: A vehicle side body structure includes a sill, an A-pillar and a reinforcement member. The sill defines an internal sill space and the A-pillar defines an internal A-pillar space. The A-pillar is rigidly connected to the sill with the internal sill space and the internal A-pillar space being connected. The reinforcement member is located within the internal sill space and the internal A-pillar space. The reinforcement member has a forward end fixedly attached to the sill at a front attachment point and a rearward end fixedly attached to the A-pillar at a rear attachment point that is laterally offset from the front attachment point. The reinforcement member includes a main bracing part that extends diagonally between the front and rear attachment points within both the internal sill space and the internal A-pillar space with respect to a vehicle longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: Scott Nydam, Kenneth Ameloot