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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

Esquivel et al v. Ford Motor Company

California Northern District Court - January 24, 2025

Poage et al v. Ford Motor Co.

California Eastern District Court - January 23, 2025

Martinez v. Ford Motor Company

California Northern District Court - January 22, 2025

Henkels v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY

California Central District Court - January 22, 2025

Fayles et al v. Ford Motor Company

Massachusetts District Court - January 22, 2025

Ford Motor Federal District Court Decisions

BROGDON et al v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Georgia Middle District Court - January 23, 2025

ORDER regarding jury selection and supplemental juror questionnaire. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE CLAY D LAND on 01/23/2025. (CCL)

BROGDON et al v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Georgia Middle District Court - January 23, 2025

ORDER denying 231 Motion in Limine Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE CLAY D LAND on 1/23/2025 (CCL)

Jackson v. Ford Motor Co.

California Eastern District Court - January 17, 2025

STIPULATION AND ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 1/17/2025 GRANTING the parties' 43 Stipulation to Modify the…

La v. Ford Motor Credit Company LLC et al

California Eastern District Court - January 16, 2025

ORDER RESETTING MARCH 27, 2025 SCHEDULING CONFERENCE, signed by Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone on 01/16/2025. It is HEREBY ORDERED that the…

La v. Ford Motor Credit Company LLC et al

California Eastern District Court - January 15, 2025

ORDER VACATING PENDING DATES AND REQUIRING PARTIES TO FILE DISPOSITIONAL DOCUMENT, signed by Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone on 01/15/2025.…

Ford Motor State Court Decisions

BROGDON et al v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Georgia Georgia Middle District Court - January 24, 2025

ORDER granting 310 Motion for Reconsideration Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE CLAY D LAND on 1/24/2025 (CCL)

Lessin v. Ford Motor Company et al

California California Southern District Court - January 14, 2025

ORDER Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by Judge Anthony J. Battaglia on 1/14/2025. (maq)

Bellamy v. Ford Motor Company

Texas Texas Western District Court - January 6, 2025

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER DENYING 37 Motion for Summary Judgment,,, filed by Ford Motor Company. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam. (mgr)

Bridenbaugh et al v. Ford Motor Company

Nevada Nevada District Court - January 2, 2025

ORDER granting 20 Stipulation TO EXTEND DISCOVERY DEADLINES (Second Request). Discovery due by 8/11/2025. Motions due by 9/12/2025. Proposed…

(PS) Babatov v. Ford Motor Co.

California California Eastern District Court - December 30, 2024

ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 12/27/24 ADOPTING 6 Findings and Recommendations and DISMISSING action without…

Ford Motor Federal Appellate Court Decisions

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

In re Ford Motor Co.

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