Patents by Inventor Todd William Dishman
Todd William Dishman 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: 9410717Abstract: An air extractor assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a diaphragm seat attached to a panel of the vehicle's interior, a diaphragm movable between a closed position and an open position with respect to the diaphragm seat, and a position controller that regulates movement of the diaphragm. The position controller may be any one of a variety of linear movers and may be selected from the group consisting of a solenoid, a motor, a vacuum, and a plunger. The diaphragm includes a resilient member so that when the diaphragm is in its closed position, a tight seal is formed between the diaphragm seat and the diaphragm. The position controller is by any one of a variety of several regulating mechanisms operating alone or in combination. The regulating mechanism may include but is not limited to the vehicle HVAC system, an oxygen sensor, door latches, and a humidity sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jim Antime Marleau, Alexander Petniunas, Todd William Dishman, Kenneth Michael Reo
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Patent number: 8572897Abstract: A weatherstrip cinch clip for an automobile including a substantially vertically aligned first wall, a substantially vertically aligned second wall extending substantially perpendicularly to the first wall, and a substantially horizontally aligned prong extending away from the second wall in a direction substantially parallel to the first wall, wherein the prong is configured to extend substantially within a prong receiving aperture.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Todd William Dishman, Tracy Christopher Bakos, Jim Antime Marleau, Ken Michael Reo
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Publication number: 20130095738Abstract: An air extractor assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a diaphragm seat attached to a panel of the vehicle's interior, a diaphragm movable between a closed position and an open position with respect to the diaphragm seat, and a position controller that regulates movement of the diaphragm. The position controller may be any one of a variety of linear movers and may be selected from the group consisting of a solenoid, a motor, a vacuum, and a plunger. The diaphragm includes a resilient member so that when the diaphragm is in its closed position a tight seal is formed between the diaphragm seat and the diaphragm. The position controller is by any one of a variety of several regulating mechanisms operating alone or in combination. The regulating mechanism include but are not limited to the vehicle HVAC system, an oxygen sensor, door latches, and a humidity sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jim Antime Marleau, Alexander Petniunas, Todd William Dishman, Kenneth Michael Reo
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Publication number: 20130061532Abstract: A weatherstrip cinch clip for an automobile including a substantially vertically aligned first wall, a substantially vertically aligned second wall extending substantially perpendicularly to the first wall, and a substantially horizontally aligned prong extending away from the second wall in a direction substantially parallel to the first wall, wherein the prong is configured to extend substantially within a prong receiving aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Todd William Dishman, Tracy Christopher Bakos, Jim Antime Marleau, Ken Michael Reo
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Patent number: 8322078Abstract: A door for a vehicle including a cast upper door frame having an upper halo portion including a central web. A glass run flange is connected to the central web by an intermediate connector. A door flange extends from the central web substantially orthogonally thereto. A stamped aluminum lower inner panel is operably connected to the cast upper frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Robert Anthony Brancaleone, Tracy Christopher Bakos, Todd William Dishman, James Joseph Franko
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Patent number: 8286389Abstract: A seal weatherstrip retention assembly is provided that includes a flange having a lanced segment, wherein the lanced segment extends at an angled pitch away from the flange. Also included is a weatherstrip. The weatherstrip includes a substantially U-shaped channel, wherein the U-shaped channel includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a cap wall. The weatherstrip further includes a retaining member that extends away from the first sidewall, wherein the retaining member is angled to engage the lanced segment.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jeff Lichtner, Todd William Dishman, Tracy Christopher Bakos, Dustin Michael Hall
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Patent number: 8220203Abstract: A cover assembly for an opening in a sliding vehicle door system including a linkage arm operably associated with the vehicle door and a vehicle body. Also included is a tambour door panel associated with the linkage arm. Further included is a channel located proximate a door trim panel having at least one slot, the channel including an opening capable of allowing the linkage arm to pass through at least a portion of the channel, where at least a portion of the tambour door panel slidably travels within the channel, wherein a sliding motion of the vehicle door imparts movement on the linkage arm, the linkage arm sliding within the at least one slot and the channel, and wherein the linkage arm simultaneously imparts movement on the tambour door panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Brian Gase, Todd William Dishman, Adrian Nicholas Alexander Elliott, Craig Blust, Dave Michael Lechkun
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Publication number: 20110167732Abstract: A door for a vehicle including a cast upper door frame having an upper halo portion including a central web. A glass run flange is connected to the central web by an intermediate connector. A door flange extends from the central web substantially orthogonally thereto. A stamped aluminum lower inner panel is operably connected to the cast upper frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Robert Anthony Brancaleone, Tracy Christopher Bakos, Todd William Dishman, James Joseph Franko
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Publication number: 20110162285Abstract: A seal weatherstrip retention assembly is provided that includes a flange having a lanced segment, wherein the lanced segment extends at an angled pitch away from the flange. Also included is a weatherstrip. The weatherstrip includes a substantially U-shaped channel, wherein the U-shaped channel includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a cap wall. The weatherstrip further includes a retaining member that extends away from the first sidewall, wherein the retaining member is angled to engage the lanced segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Jeff Lichtner, Todd William Dishman, Tracy Christopher Bakos, Dustin Michael Hall
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Publication number: 20110000139Abstract: A cover assembly for an opening in a sliding vehicle door system including a linkage arm operably associated with the vehicle door and a vehicle body. Also included is a tambour door panel associated with the linkage arm. Further included is a channel located proximate a door trim panel having at least one slot, the channel including an opening capable of allowing the linkage arm to pass through at least a portion of the channel, where at least a portion of the tambour door panel slidably travels within the channel, wherein a sliding motion of the vehicle door imparts movement on the linkage arm, the linkage arm sliding within the at least one slot and the channel, and wherein the linkage arm simultaneously imparts movement on the tambour door panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Brian Gase, Todd William Dishman, Adrian Nicholas Alexander Elliott, Craig Blust, Dave Michael Lechkun