Patents by Inventor Tim Ferguson

Tim Ferguson 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).

  • Patent number: 8985549
    Abstract: An electromagnetic valve (32) for use in controlling fluid flow between first and second passageways (P1, P2) in a hydraulic valve block (4), includes a valve body (51). The valve body (51) defines a central axis (A), has a central opening (51A) therethrough, has a lower end (54) adapted to be inserted into a bore (19) of the valve block (4), and is provided with a lower cylindrical opening (70). An armature (56) is axially movable within the valve body (51) and is biased by a spring in one axial direction (57A). A closing element (88) is carried by a lower end (54) of the armature (56). An electromagnetic coil (64) coaxially surrounds the armature (56) and is operable to effect axial movement of the armature (56) in an axial direction opposite the one direction (57B). A valve seat member (62) is carried by the lower end (54) of the valve body (51) and has an orifice (98) providing fluid flow between the first and second valve block passageways (P1, P2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Kelsey-Hayes Company
    Inventors: Tim Ferguson, William D. Doyle, David E. Collins
  • Publication number: 20120326065
    Abstract: An electromagnetic valve (32) for use in controlling fluid flow between first and second passageways (P1, P2) in a hydraulic valve block (4), includes a valve body (51). The valve body (51) defines a central axis (A), has a central opening (51A) therethrough, has a lower end (54) adapted to be inserted into a bore (19) of the valve block (4), and is provided with a lower cylindrical opening (70). An armature (56) is axially movable within the valve body (51) and is biased by a spring in one axial direction (57A). A closing element (88) is carried by a lower end (54) of the armature (56). An electromagnetic coil (64) coaxially surrounds the armature (56) and is operable to effect axial movement of the armature (56) in an axial direction opposite the one direction (57B). A valve seat member (62) is carried by the lower end (54) of the valve body (51) and has an orifice (98) providing fluid flow between the first and second valve block passageways (P1, P2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: KELSEY-HAYES COMPANY
    Inventors: Tim Ferguson, William D. Doyle, David E. Collins
  • Publication number: 20040169395
    Abstract: A composite inner door panel structure for a vehicle door, that is structurally sound, cost efficient, and easy to manufacture. The inner door panel structure generally includes a first panel, a second panel, and a conductive member adhesively disposed between the first panel and the second panel. Said first panel including an end portion, said second panel is configured in accordance with the configuration of the end portion of the first panel. The conductive member is preferably a steel wire or a one-piece construction made from rigid wire mesh of different types of metals including brass, bronze, stainless steel, copper and aluminum. The conductive member maintains spacing between the first panel and the second panel, and further provides a conductive material between the first and second panels for weldability in successive operations to complete the vehicle door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Dhansukh M. Chevli, Tim Ferguson