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Ford Motor Patent Grants

Method and procedure for evaluation and compensation of springback

Patent Number 12282717 - April 22, 2025

A method for compensating springback of a part includes running a finite element analysis (FEA) simulation of forming a panel using a model of…

Varnish applicator for electric motor

Patent Number 12261490 - March 25, 2025

A varnish application system includes an electric motor, a clamp, and a varnish injector. The clamp includes a beam, a first end plate fixed…

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…

Ford Motor Patent Applications

TOOL FOR INSTALLING HEADLINER IN A VEHICLE AND METHOD OF INSTALLING A HEADLINER IN A VEHICLE

Application Number 20250091530 - March 20, 2025

A locator tool for a headliner assembly includes a base, first finger, second finger, and magnet. A proximal end portion of the first finger…

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.…

Ford Motor Federal Litigation Filings

Patel et al v. Ford Motor Company

California Northern District Court - June 24, 2025

Barker et al v. Ford Motor Company

California Eastern District Court - June 24, 2025

Sabrina Cortez v. Ford Motor Company et al

California Central District Court - June 23, 2025

Getchius v. Ford Motor Company

California Central District Court - June 23, 2025

v. Ford Motor Company

Colorado District Court - June 23, 2025

Ford Motor Federal District Court Decisions

Maria Cardenas v. Ford Motor Company et al

California Central District Court - June 24, 2025

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY ACTION SHOULD NOT BE REMANDED FOR LACK OF SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: The parties…

Everett Johnson v. Ford Motor Company et al

California Central District Court - June 17, 2025

ORDER RE STIPULATEDPROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff. Having considered the papers, and finding that good cause…

More, et al. v. Ford Motor Company

California Eastern District Court - June 17, 2025

JUDGMENT dated *6/13/2025* pursuant to Notice of Acceptance of Offer of Judgment 28 . (Deputy Clerk RMG)

Francisco Garcia Pando et al v. Ford Motor Company et al

California Central District Court - June 13, 2025

JUDGMENT RE OFFER OF JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, RULE 68 10 by Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg, in favor of…

Bond v. Ford Motor Company

Kentucky Western District Court - June 13, 2025

ORDER Signed by Judge David J. Hale on 6/13/2025: The 30 Report and Recommendation of U.S. Magistrate Judge Regina S. Edwards is ADOPTED in…

Ford Motor State Court Decisions

Hadnot v. Ford Motor Company

Kentucky Kentucky Western District Court - June 24, 2025

MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER Signed by Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings on 6/24/2025. Hadnot's Motion to Remand (DE 12 ) is GRANTED. The case…

MICHAEL HARDIN V. FORD MOTOR CO., ET AL.

Kentucky Supreme Court - June 20, 2025

Kamal v. Ford Motor Company

Michigan Michigan Eastern District Court - June 16, 2025

OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO DISMISS COUNTS I and IV of Plaintiff's Complaint 15 . Signed by District Judge Laurie J. Michelson.…

Ford Motor Company V Adrian Price

Michigan Court of Appeals Order - June 11, 2025

Armando Escamilla Bastida v. Ford Motor Company

California California Central District Court - June 6, 2025

MINUTES OF ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR REMAND by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. For the foregoing reasons, the Court GRANTS…

Ford Motor Federal Appellate Court Decisions

DeAnna Johnson v. Ford Motor Company

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit - April 9, 2025

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