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NIEDERT ANDREW
US42 patents
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FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
35 patentsUS10990822B2Apr 27, 2021
Methods and apparatus to generate an augmented environment including a weight indicator for a vehicle
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC5 citations83
US10933824B2Mar 2, 2021
Methods and apparatus for categorization of vehicle loading and display thereof
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC6 citations83
US10589700B2Mar 17, 2020
Methods and apparatus for categorization of vehicle loading and display thereof
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC7 citations83
US10589583B2Mar 17, 2020
Systems and methods for magnetoelastic hitch receiver force detection
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC7 citations82
US11097580B2Aug 24, 2021
Methods and apparatus for a modular double pin load sensor coupled to a hitch receiver
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC6 citations80
US12233853B2Feb 25, 2025
Methods and apparatus to monitor and prevent trailer sway of a vehicle and trailer
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC2 citations74
US11975724B2May 7, 2024
Methods and apparatus to determine vehicle trailer weight
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC3 citations74
US12172477B2Dec 24, 2024
Methods and apparatus for trailers with adjustable batteries
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC2 citations72
US11548334B2Jan 10, 2023
Methods and apparatus for a single pin load sensor coupled to a hitch receiver
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC2 citations72
US11066081B2Jul 20, 2021
Methods and apparatus to modify vehicle function based on loading conditions
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC4 citations72
US10899183B2Jan 26, 2021
Systems and methods for magnetoelastic hitch receiver force detection
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC3 citations72
US10703345B2Jul 7, 2020
Methods and apparatus to automatically calibrate electronic trailer brake gain
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC4 citations72
US11560031B2Jan 24, 2023
Methods and apparatus to determine vehicle weight
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC3 citations71
US11685205B2Jun 27, 2023
Methods and apparatus for a hitch including multiple pins coupled to an outboard frame
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC2 citations69
US11524534B2Dec 13, 2022
Methods and apparatus for a load-sensing hitch utilizing a system of strain gauges
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC3 citations68
US11008014B2May 18, 2021
Methods and apparatus to determine vehicle weight information based on ride height
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC5 citations68
US11589443B1Feb 21, 2023
Automatic drive mode lighting systems and methods
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC4 citations65
US12138973B2Nov 12, 2024
Methods and apparatus for a dual reacting, single load sensing element coupled to a hitch receiver
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations62
US12005749B2Jun 11, 2024
Methods and apparatus for payload estimation and hitch condition detection using integrated sensors
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations62
US11981341B2May 14, 2024
Methods and apparatus to modify vehicle function based on loading conditions
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations62
US11922693B2Mar 5, 2024
Methods and apparatus to generate an augmented environment including a weight indicator for a vehicle
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations62
US11879768B2Jan 23, 2024
Methods and apparatus to generate an augmented environment including a weight indicator for a vehicle
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations62
US11787248B2Oct 17, 2023
Modular double pin load sensing hitches including two-piece pin mounts
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations62
US11607919B2Mar 21, 2023
Methods and apparatus for a dual reacting, single load sensing element coupled to a hitch receiver
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations62
US11560028B2Jan 24, 2023
Methods and apparatus for payload estimation and hitch condition detection using integrated sensors
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC1 citations62
US11398090B2Jul 26, 2022
Methods and apparatus to generate an augmented environment including a weight indicator for a vehicle
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations62
US11364920B2Jun 21, 2022
Methods and apparatus to compensate for body roll in vehicle weight calculations
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC1 citations62
US12370853B2Jul 29, 2025
Methods and apparatus to determine vehicle weight
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations60
US10908607B2Feb 2, 2021
Enhanced traffic jam assist
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC1 citations59
US12456304B2Oct 28, 2025
Methods and apparatus to determine the load of a vehicle via camera based height measurement
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations58
US12179538B2Dec 31, 2024
Methods and apparatus to calibrate a suspension sensor
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations58
US12011959B2Jun 18, 2024
Methods and apparatus for a load-sensing hitch utilizing a system of strain gauges
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations57
US12427816B2Sep 30, 2025
Methods and apparatus for a hitch including multiple pins coupled to an outboard frame
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations54
US11014609B2May 25, 2021
Vehicle suspension
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations53
US10723383B2Jul 28, 2020
Methods and apparatus to determine a vehicle backup position for launching or loading a boat using trailer hitch load
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations49