Michael M Mcelroy

US Patent:

20210101452, Apr 8, 2021

Filed:

Oct 7, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/594619

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Jason William Nisbett - Southgate MI, US
Michael Murphy McElroy - South Lyon MI, US
Zachary Orion Baker - Dearborn MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60H 1/34

Abstract:

A vehicle register assembly includes a register duct that has an end opening and the register duct directs air. A housing is coupled to the register duct proximate the end opening. A barrel is disposed within the housing and defines an upstream aperture and a downstream aperture. A plurality of vanes includes individual vanes and the individual vanes extend in a first direction between first opposing sides of the barrel. A linking vane is coupled to each of the individual vanes and extends between second opposing sides of the barrel. The linking vane includes a guide body that extends upstream from the plurality of vanes.

US Patent:

20200269652, Aug 27, 2020

Filed:

Feb 25, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/284090

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Michael Murphy McElroy - South Lyon MI, US
Musheeruddin Syed - Farmington Hills MI, US
Eric R. Yerke - Redford MI, US
Mukdam Kena - Sterling Heights MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60H 1/00
B60H 1/24

Abstract:

A vehicle body includes a cabin portion, a bed portion, and an air extractor. The cabin portion defines a passenger cabin and includes a hollow pillar having an opening to the passenger cabin. The bed portion defines a bed and includes a hollow frame rail elongated from the pillar. The pillar and the frame rail define an airflow path from the opening. The air extractor is positioned in the frame rail and is in communication with the airflow path and an ambient environment.

US Patent:

20200223290, Jul 16, 2020

Filed:

Mar 31, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/835448

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Michael Murphy McElroy - South Lyon MI, US

International Classification:

B60H 1/24
B60R 13/02
B60J 5/04
E06B 7/02

Abstract:

A system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a door having interior and exterior sides, at least one inlet in the interior side, at least one outlet in the exterior side, and a door protector mechanism to move a protector relative to the door. At least one pressure relief valve is in communication with the inlet and outlet, and is mechanically linked for movement with the protector. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, mechanically linking at least one pressure relief valve for movement with the protector such that the pressure relief valve opens in response to the door beginning to open.

US Patent:

20190389277, Dec 26, 2019

Filed:

Jun 22, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/015855

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Michael McElroy - South Lyon MI, US

International Classification:

B60H 1/24
B29C 45/16

Abstract:

An air extractor manufacturing method includes, among other things, molding at least one flap in a sealed position against a housing of an air extractor. The housing has a first material composition and the at least one flap has a second, different material composition. An air extractor assembly includes, among other things, a housing having a first material composition; and a flap having a different, second material composition. The flap is moveable relative to the housing between a sealed position and a pressure releasing position. The flap is molded in the sealed position and coupled to the housing when molded.

US Patent:

20190232764, Aug 1, 2019

Filed:

Jan 26, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/880876

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Mukdam Kena - Sterling Heights MI, US
Michael McElroy - South Lyon MI, US

International Classification:

B60J 5/04

Abstract:

A motor vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first panel having an opening, a second panel configured to cover the opening, and at least one swing clamp attached to the second panel. The swing clamp is configured to clamp the second panel to the first panel. A method is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20190193531, Jun 27, 2019

Filed:

Dec 21, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/851260

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Michael Murphy McElroy - South Lyon MI, US
John Andrew Stakoe - Bloomfield Hills MI, US

International Classification:

B60J 3/02

Abstract:

A sun visor assembly comprises a support rod displaceable between a first position, extending along a windshield, and a second position extending along a side window. A visor body is carried on the support rod. A cam is configured to displace the visor body along the support rod from a home position to an extended position as the support rod is displaced toward the second position. A sun visor operating method and method of educating an operator with respect to a capability of a visor body to slide along a support rod are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20190184787, Jun 20, 2019

Filed:

Dec 20, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/848194

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Michael Murphy McElroy - South Lyon MI, US
Steve Michael Kahrs - Canton MI, US
Jennifer A. Herr-Rathke - Plymouth MI, US
Jose A. Nava - Plymouth MI, US

International Classification:

B60H 1/00
B60S 1/02
B60S 1/54
B60K 37/00

Abstract:

A panel and defrost plenum includes a manifold section, an air feed section and a branch section. The manifold section includes a first air distribution door, a second air distribution door and an optional third air distribution door. The manifold section also includes at least one actuator to displace the first air distribution door, the second air distribution door and the optional third air distribution door if present, between multiple operating positions. The air feed section is located upstream of the manifold section and functions to deliver an airstream past a package restriction to the manifold section. The branch section is downstream from the manifold section. A related method of routing an airstream past a package restriction is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20190176601, Jun 13, 2019

Filed:

Dec 8, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/835505

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Michael Murphy McElroy - South Lyon MI, US

International Classification:

B60J 10/273
B60J 10/84
B60J 10/34
B60Q 3/50
B60Q 3/30
F21V 17/10
B60Q 3/62

Abstract:

A system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a seal having a compressible bulb to provide sealing between a vehicle flange and a moveable panel, and a channel formed in an exterior surface of the bulb. A light source is positioned within the channel to extend along a length of the seal. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, forming a seal to have a compressible bulb that has a channel formed in an exterior surface of the bulb, and installing a light cable within the channel to extend along a length of the seal.