Ford Motor Profile

Ford Motor Patent Grants

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…

Flange forming device and method of forming a flange on a sheet metal part to reduce surface distortion

Patent Number 11992870 - May 28, 2024

A method of forming a vehicle panel includes deforming a sheet metal workpiece between stamping tools to form a first and second edges that…

Ford Motor Patent Applications

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…

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING OBSTRUCTIONS IN A CONDUIT OF A STAMPING ENVIRONMENT

Application Number 20240293856 - September 5, 2024

A method includes obtaining stamping system data from a stamping system data controller and vibration data from one or more vibration sensors…

COIL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

Application Number 20240290535 - August 29, 2024

A coil assembly includes a mounting structure and a coil member. The mounting structure includes at least one surface and at least one locking…

RETAINER FOR SECURING COMPONENT TO STRUCTURE

Application Number 20240280125 - August 22, 2024

A retainer that includes a body portion. The body portion defines a first aperture open through a first side of the body portion, a second…

Ford Motor Federal Litigation Filings

Shaheed v. Ford Motor Company

California Central District Court - November 19, 2024

Marquez v. Ford Motor Company

California Central District Court - November 18, 2024

Geis v. Ford Motor Company

California Northern District Court - November 15, 2024

Wallace v. Ford Motor Company

California Northern District Court - November 15, 2024

Koya v. Ford Motor Co.

California Eastern District Court - November 14, 2024

Ford Motor Federal District Court Decisions

Dario Pulcini et al v. Ford Motor Company et al

California Central District Court - November 19, 2024

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER GRANTING Plaintiffs' Motion to Remand (Doc. 9 ) by Judge Josephine L. Staton: The matter is REMANDED to the…

Joseph Kar v. Lincoln Automotive Financial Services

California Central District Court - November 15, 2024

JUDGMENT by Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson, Related to: Memorandum Opinion and Order 20 . IT IS ADJUDGED that this action is…

Johnnie Woods v. Ford Motor Company et al

California Central District Court - November 7, 2024

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO REMAND 12 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Motion is GRANTED, and this…

Goudeaux et al v. Ford Motor Co.

California Eastern District Court - November 7, 2024

STIPULATION and ORDER signed by Senior District Judge John A. Mendez on 11/6/2024 CONTINUING the filing deadline of Plaintiffs' Motion…

Southerland v. Ford Motor Company et al.

California Eastern District Court - November 5, 2024

STIPULATION and ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 11/4/2024 CONTINUING the filing deadline of Plaintiff's Motion …

Ford Motor State Court Decisions

Dario Pulcini et al v. Ford Motor Company et al

California California Central District Court - November 19, 2024

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER GRANTING Plaintiffs' Motion to Remand (Doc. 9 ) by Judge Josephine L. Staton: The matter is REMANDED to the…

SAFE DRIVING TECHNOLOGIES LLC v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY

United States US Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit - November 8, 2024

Jones v. Ford Motor Company

Michigan Michigan Eastern District Court - November 8, 2024

OPINION AND ORDER granting 38 Motion to Sever. Signed by District Judge Sean F. Cox. (EVra)

LUCOMBE v. FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY, LLC, CREWS, et al

Florida Second District Court of Appeal - November 6, 2024

BROGDON et al v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Georgia Georgia Middle District Court - November 5, 2024

ORDER denying in part, finding moot in part 52 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment; denying 53 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. Ordered by…

Ford Motor Federal Appellate Court Decisions

SAFE DRIVING TECHNOLOGIES LLC v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY

US 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

In re Ford Motor Co.

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