Inventor
SURMAN JAMES J
US158 patents
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FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
48 patentsUS10059238B1Aug 28, 2018
Vehicle seating assembly
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC26 citations94
US9956898B1May 1, 2018
Vehicle seating assembly
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC31 citations94
US9758088B1Sep 12, 2017
Auxiliary lighting roof rack
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC23 citations94
US9604568B1Mar 28, 2017
Vehicle light system
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC27 citations94
US9586527B1Mar 7, 2017
Wheel well step assembly of vehicle
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC21 citations94
US10155474B2Dec 18, 2018
Running board illumination system with passive marker light glow
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC39 citations93
US9802545B1Oct 31, 2017
Motor vehicle ice sensor assembly and method of operation
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC20 citations93
US9796304B2Oct 24, 2017
Vehicle floor lighting system having a pivotable base with light-producing assembly coupled to base
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC33 citations93
US9481297B2Nov 1, 2016
Illuminated steering assembly
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC22 citations93
US11525291B2Dec 13, 2022
Door sealing and timing mechanism for use in coach door configuration for a vehicle
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC9 citations86
US10815709B2Oct 27, 2020
Apparatus and removable roof assembly for a motor vehicle
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC7 citations84
US10309610B2Jun 4, 2019
Light apparatus with film layer to blend with surrounding body member
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC8 citations84
US10240542B1Mar 26, 2019
Methods and systems for fuel system monitoring
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC13 citations84
US10179542B1Jan 15, 2019
Vehicle climate status indicator
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC7 citations84
US10086751B2Oct 2, 2018
Vehicle lighting system having a spotlight
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC10 citations84
US10077576B1Sep 18, 2018
Vehicle keypad illumination assembly and method
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC6 citations84
US10064259B2Aug 28, 2018
Illuminated vehicle badge
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC5 citations84
US9868387B2Jan 16, 2018
Photoluminescent printed LED molding
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC7 citations84
US9845047B1Dec 19, 2017
Light system
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC7 citations84
US9831872B1Nov 28, 2017
Stationary control knob having proximity sensors
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC7 citations84
US9815402B1Nov 14, 2017
Tailgate and cargo box illumination
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC14 citations84
US9810401B2Nov 7, 2017
Luminescent trim light assembly
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC5 citations84
US9809161B1Nov 7, 2017
Illuminated cup holder
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC12 citations84
US9751458B1Sep 5, 2017
Vehicle illumination system
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC6 citations84
US9694739B2Jul 4, 2017
Disinfecting handle
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC11 citations84
US9682649B2Jun 20, 2017
Photoluminescent winch apparatus
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC8 citations84
US9586519B1Mar 7, 2017
Vehicle rear illumination
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC5 citations84
US9487127B2Nov 8, 2016
Photoluminescent vehicle step lamp
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC8 citations84
US9464887B2Oct 11, 2016
Illuminated hitch angle detection component
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC18 citations84
US9464886B2Oct 11, 2016
Luminescent hitch angle detection component
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC17 citations84
US9440579B2Sep 13, 2016
Photoluminescent step handle
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC9 citations84
US9290123B2Mar 22, 2016
Vehicle light system with illuminating roof rack
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC15 citations84
US9287864B2Mar 15, 2016
Proximity switch assembly and calibration method therefor
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC7 citations84
US9219472B2Dec 22, 2015
Proximity switch assembly and activation method using rate monitoring
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC7 citations84
US10160380B1Dec 25, 2018
Enhanced informational vehicle puddle lamp assemblies
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC13 citations83
US9840193B1Dec 12, 2017
Vehicle lighting assembly
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC11 citations83
US9738219B1Aug 22, 2017
Illuminated vehicle trim
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC17 citations83
US9463734B2Oct 11, 2016
Illuminated seatbelt assembly
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC6 citations82
US11599833B2Mar 7, 2023
Vehicle ride sharing system and method using smart modules
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC2 citations73
US11485297B2Nov 1, 2022
Console with grounded trim ring
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC2 citations73
US11140514B2Oct 5, 2021
Method and apparatus for wireless proximity based component information provision
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC2 citations73
US10994670B2May 4, 2021
Console with grounded trim ring
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC2 citations73
US10857863B2Dec 8, 2020
Removable vehicle roof panels with integrated handle and roof rack assemblies
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC2 citations73
US10807567B2Oct 20, 2020
Vehicle proximity tracking
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC3 citations73
US10778223B2Sep 15, 2020
Hidden switch assembly
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC2 citations73
US10773632B2Sep 15, 2020
Vehicular cargo retainer assembly
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC5 citations73
US10723258B2Jul 28, 2020
Vehicle lamp assembly
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC3 citations73
US10723257B2Jul 28, 2020
Multi-color luminescent grille for a vehicle
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC5 citations73
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