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Ford Motor Patent Grants

Insert to reduce weld line appearance defect in injection molding

Patent Number 11938659 - March 26, 2024

A method of forming a part includes locating an insert at an angle within a mold cavity, sending a quantity of molten resin through the mold…

Hydroforming of porthole extrusion with non-equiangular seams

Patent Number 11911817 - February 27, 2024

An apparatus for forming a part is provided, which includes a die. The die includes a round orifice, a central mandrel disposed within the…

Systems and methods for generating synthetic images of a training database

Patent Number 11886541 - January 30, 2024

A method includes generating one or more nominal images of at least a portion of a digital twin of an environment, defining one or more…

Ultrasonic atomizer with acoustic focusing device

Patent Number 11878318 - January 23, 2024

An atomizer for applying a coating includes a nozzle plate, an actuator, and an acoustic focusing device. The nozzle plate defines at least…

Precision air flow routing devices and method for thermal spray coating

Patent Number 11879173 - January 23, 2024

A method of controlling deposition of material from at least one plasma transferred wire arc (PTWA) torch within at least one bore includes:…

Ford Motor Patent Applications

METHOD AND SYSTEM OF AUTOMATED VEHICLE BODY ROUTING SYSTEM EMPLOYING PREDICTED VEHICLE BODY IMPERFECTIONS AND VISION DETECTION SYSTEM

Application Number 20240124079 - April 18, 2024

A method of directing a vehicle body through a paint process includes obtaining, by a vehicle manufacturing system, process operation data…

PARKING PAWL SPRING PRE-TENSIONING AND ASSEMBLY TOOL SYSTEM AND METHOD

Application Number 20240116159 - April 11, 2024

A tool system for installing a parking pawl includes a tool that includes a base, a plate, and an actuator. The base includes a base surface…

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING SYNTHETIC IMAGES OF A TRAINING DATABASE

Application Number 20240119119 - April 11, 2024

A method includes generating one or more nominal images of at least a portion of a digital twin of an environment, defining one or more…

DUAL TORQUE AND INJECTION MOLDING DEVICE

Application Number 20240091999 - March 21, 2024

A tool for driving a threaded fastener includes a driver head, a motor, and an injector. The driver head includes a spindle rotatable about an…

MODIFICATION OF INDIRECT-FIRED PAINT CURING OVEN ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE INTRODUCTION OF GAS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS

Application Number 20240042483 - February 8, 2024

A system for thermally treating components includes an indirect-fired oven, the indirect-fired oven having an internal chamber configured to…

Ford Motor Federal Litigation Filings

Boss v. Ford Motor Company

Louisiana Eastern District Court - April 17, 2024

Paez v. Ford Motor Company

California Central District Court - April 16, 2024

Whitney v. Ford Motor Co.

California Eastern District Court - April 16, 2024

BECK Industries, LLC et al. v. Ford Motor Company

Ohio Northern District Court - April 15, 2024

Marquez v. Ford Motor Company et al

California Northern District Court - April 12, 2024

Ford Motor Federal District Court Decisions

Kester v. Ford Motor Co.

California Eastern District Court - April 16, 2024

STIPULATION and PROTECTIVE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 4/15/2024. (Woodson, A)

McGuigan et al v. Ford Motor Company

California Eastern District Court - April 11, 2024

ORDER GRANTING Stipulation Regarding Attorneys' Fees, Costs and Expenses and Stipulation to DISMISS Action signed by District Judge Kirk…

Iniguez et al v. Ford Motor Company

California Eastern District Court - April 8, 2024

JUDGMENT dated *4/3/2024* pursuant to Notice of Acceptance of Offer of Judgment 18 . (Gonzalez, R)

Thompson v. Ford Motor Company

Colorado District Court - April 7, 2024

ORDER (re: Depo Designations, OSIs, and Beene) by Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 4/7/2024. (evaug)

Fernando Villarino v. Ford Motor Company

California Central District Court - April 5, 2024

STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym re 18 (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS). (kca)

Ford Motor State Court Decisions

Johnson v. Ford Motor Company

Michigan Michigan Eastern District Court - April 11, 2024

MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order signed by the Honorable Edmond E. Chang. This order will be posted on the dockets for both 1:23-CV-14027 and…

Plante Consulting LLC, d/b/a Premier Ford of Bay Ridge v. Ford Motor Company

New York New York Eastern District Court - April 10, 2024

ORDER granting 18 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. For the reasons stated in the attached Memorandum and Order,…

NEW JERSEY COALITION OF AUTOMOTIVE RETAILERS, INC. VS. FORD MOTOR COMPANY

New Jersey Appellate Division (Unpublished) - April 4, 2024

Florer v. Ford Motor Service Company Inc., et al.

Idaho Idaho District Court - April 4, 2024

ORDER ADOPTING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE - Signed by Senior Judge B. Lynn Winmill. (caused to be mailed to non…

Liberty Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc. et al v. Ford Motor Company

Ohio Ohio Northern District Court - April 3, 2024

Opinion and Order: The Court OVERRULES Defendant's objection to Special Master Discovery Order #2 (ECF No. 79 ). Judge J. Philip…

Ford Motor Federal Appellate Court Decisions

Kenneth Boyle v. Ford Motor Co.

US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit - April 2, 2024

RICK LANDERS, ET AL V. FORD MOTOR COMPANY

US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit - February 8, 2024

In re Ford Motor Co.

US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit - November 16, 2023

SAFE DRIVING TECHNOLOGIES LLC v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY

US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit - November 6, 2023

MARK JONES, ET AL V. FORD MOTOR COMPANY

US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit - October 27, 2023

Article III Standing / Washington Privacy Act. The panel affirmed the district court’s judgment dismissing for failure to state a claim…