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Ford Motor Patent Grants

Ultrasonic material applicators and methods of use thereof

Patent Number 12162030 - December 10, 2024

An ultrasonic atomization material applicator includes a material applicator with at least one transducer and an array plate with an array of…

Blanking and trim die including an integrated power grinding tool

Patent Number 12083607 - September 10, 2024

An apparatus for trimming a sheet metal panel in a die set. A grinding tool including a grinding wheel driven by a rotary drive is used to…

Mechanical applicator for use in stamping die process to apply thermo-chromatic ink to aluminum heat treated panels

Patent Number 12053812 - August 6, 2024

A method of applying a marking to a part in a stamping die includes moving a component of the stamping die, the component having a mechanical…

Deburring equipment for blank pile

Patent Number 12023776 - July 2, 2024

A device for deburring edges of a pile of metal blanks includes a first roller, a second roller, at least one motor, and a main body. The…

Composite ultrasonic material applicators with individually addressable micro-applicators and methods of use thereof

Patent Number 12005463 - June 11, 2024

A material applicator for controlling application of at least one material on a substrate includes a housing and an array plate with an…

Ford Motor Patent Applications

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING OPERATION OF METAL SCRAP SHREDDER

Application Number 20250010310 - January 9, 2025

A method of monitoring operation of a shredder or health of a shredder component includes: setting a profile of a selected parameter of the…

THERMOFORMING PROCESS WITH A REFORMABLE MOLD

Application Number 20240424725 - December 26, 2024

A thermoforming apparatus includes a mold with a plurality of sections. Each section is independently movable. The thermoforming apparatus…

THREADLESS POSITIONING FASTENER, PIN, AND RETAINER, AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS

Application Number 20240425129 - December 26, 2024

In one embodiment, a threadless positioning pin includes a head end, a pilot end, a positioning shank, a retainer shank, and a keyway. In…

HANGING TROLLEY SYSTEM WITH BRAKE

Application Number 20240367693 - November 7, 2024

A hanging trolley system includes a body, a plurality of first support wheels, and a brake system. The body includes upper and lower portions.…

STAMPING TOOL WITH A SUB PAD WITHIN A FORMING STEEL AND METHOD OF FORMING A PANEL FROM A SHEET METAL WORKPIECE

Application Number 20240307943 - September 19, 2024

A stamping tool includes a lower pad, upper pad, forming steel, and sub-pad. The lower pad includes a lower forming surface recessed in a…

Ford Motor Federal Litigation Filings

Alonso v. Ford Motor Company

California Northern District Court - February 26, 2025

WirelessWerx IP, LLC v. Ford Motor Company

Texas Eastern District Court - February 26, 2025

Morrison v. Ford Motor Company

California Northern District Court - February 25, 2025

Chavez v. Ford Motor Company et al

California Central District Court - February 25, 2025

Michael Kaplan v. Ford Motor Company et al

California Central District Court - February 24, 2025

Ford Motor Federal District Court Decisions

Norma A Zamago Rodriguez v. Ford Motor Company et al

California Central District Court - February 27, 2025

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER STRIKING FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT by Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani. Here, Plaintiff did not request joinder …

Huynh v. Ford Motor Co., et al

California Eastern District Court - February 26, 2025

ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 02/25/25 GRANTING 20 Stipulation and CONTINUING the deadline for Plaintiff's…

Whitney v. Ford Motor Co.

California Eastern District Court - February 21, 2025

ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 02/20/25 GRANTING 19 Motion for Attorney Fees and DIRECTINS Defendant to pay…

Mario Ramos et al v. Ford Motor Company et al

California Central District Court - February 19, 2025

STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER 30 by Magistrate Judge Jean P. Rosenbluth. NOTE: CHANGES MADE BY THE COURT See document for details. (es)

Arestakesyan v. Ford Motor Company et al

California Eastern District Court - February 18, 2025

ORDER for Dismissal of Lithia FMF, Inc. Without Prejudice signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 2/18/2025. Lithia FMF, Inc. …

Ford Motor State Court Decisions

Brian Smith v Ford Motor Company

United States U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit - February 24, 2025

FORD MOTOR COMPANY v. JOSEPH BADALL, ET AL.

Kentucky Court of Appeals - February 21, 2025

Ford Motor Company V Adrian Price

Michigan Court of Appeals Order - February 21, 2025

Rivera v. Ford Motor Company

California California Northern District Court - February 14, 2025

ORDER GRANTING 17 MOTION TO REMAND. Signed by Judge Edward J. Davila on 2/14/2025. (ejdlc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/14/2025)

BROGDON et al v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Georgia Georgia Middle District Court - February 8, 2025

ORDER denying 232 Motion in Limine. Counsel shall submit a proposed limiting instruction to the Court by 5:00 p.m. on February 10, 2025.…

Ford Motor Federal Appellate Court Decisions

Brian Smith v Ford Motor Company

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit - February 24, 2025

SAFE DRIVING TECHNOLOGIES LLC v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit - November 8, 2024

Helen Allen v. Ford Motor Company

US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit - May 6, 2024

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