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James J. Surman
Also filed as: SURMAN JAMES · SURMAN JAMES J
158 granted patents·22 pending applications·843 citations·filing 1978–2023
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180 records- 0199US9956898B1Vehicle seating assemblyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted May 1, 2018·31 cites·19 claims
- 0298US11525291B2Door sealing and timing mechanism for use in coach door configuration for a vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Dec 13, 2022·9 cites·20 claims
- 0398US10155474B2Running board illumination system with passive marker light glowFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Dec 18, 2018·39 cites·9 claims
- 0498US10059238B1Vehicle seating assemblyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Aug 28, 2018·26 cites·20 claims
- 0598US9758088B1Auxiliary lighting roof rackFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 12, 2017·23 cites·17 claims
- 0698US9604568B1Vehicle light systemFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 28, 2017·27 cites·20 claims
- 0797US9802545B1Motor vehicle ice sensor assembly and method of operationFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Oct 31, 2017·20 cites·20 claims
- 0897US9586527B1Wheel well step assembly of vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 7, 2017·21 cites·17 claims
- 0997US9481297B2Illuminated steering assemblyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Nov 1, 2016·22 cites·20 claims
- 1097US9464887B2Illuminated hitch angle detection componentFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Oct 11, 2016·18 cites·20 claims
- 1196US10240542B1Methods and systems for fuel system monitoringFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Mar 26, 2019·13 cites·20 claims
- 1296US9815402B1Tailgate and cargo box illuminationFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Nov 14, 2017·14 cites·18 claims
- 1396US9809161B1Illuminated cup holderFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Nov 7, 2017·12 cites·20 claims
- 1495US10160380B1Enhanced informational vehicle puddle lamp assembliesFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Dec 25, 2018·13 cites·20 claims
- 1595US9796304B2Vehicle floor lighting system having a pivotable base with light-producing assembly coupled to baseFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Oct 24, 2017·33 cites·16 claims
- 1695US9738219B1Illuminated vehicle trimFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Aug 22, 2017·17 cites·20 claims
- 1795US9694739B2Disinfecting handleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jul 4, 2017·11 cites·19 claims
- 1895US9682649B2Photoluminescent winch apparatusFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 20, 2017·8 cites·20 claims
- 1995US9464886B2Luminescent hitch angle detection componentFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Oct 11, 2016·17 cites·20 claims
- 2095US9290123B2Vehicle light system with illuminating roof rackFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Mar 22, 2016·15 cites·17 claims
- 2194US10309610B2Light apparatus with film layer to blend with surrounding body memberFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Jun 4, 2019·8 cites·20 claims
- 2293US10086751B2Vehicle lighting system having a spotlightFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Oct 2, 2018·10 cites·17 claims
- 2393US9840193B1Vehicle lighting assemblyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Dec 12, 2017·11 cites·17 claims
- 2493US9440579B2Photoluminescent step handleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Sep 13, 2016·9 cites·20 claims
- 2592US11485297B2Console with grounded trim ringFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Nov 1, 2022·2 cites·10 claims
- 2692US9831872B1Stationary control knob having proximity sensorsFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Nov 28, 2017·7 cites·18 claims
- 2792US9688215B1Iridescent vehicle appliqueFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Jun 27, 2017·4 cites·20 claims
- 2891US10815709B2Apparatus and removable roof assembly for a motor vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Oct 27, 2020·7 cites·18 claims
- 2991US10179542B1Vehicle climate status indicatorFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Jan 15, 2019·7 cites·20 claims
- 3090US10118568B2Vehicle badge having discretely illuminated portionsFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Nov 6, 2018·6 cites·16 claims
- 3190US9845047B1Light systemFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Dec 19, 2017·7 cites·17 claims
- 3289US10529229B2Traffic system linked illuminating vehicle assemblyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Jan 7, 2020·6 cites·21 claims
- 3389US10399483B2Vehicle illumination assemblyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Sep 3, 2019·6 cites·17 claims
- 3489US10202069B2Illuminated vehicle container assembly and container illumination methodFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Feb 12, 2019·6 cites·17 claims
- 3589US9868387B2Photoluminescent printed LED moldingFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 16, 2018·7 cites·20 claims
- 3689US9751458B1Vehicle illumination systemFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 5, 2017·6 cites·18 claims
- 3789US9487127B2Photoluminescent vehicle step lampFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Nov 8, 2016·8 cites·20 claims
- 3888US10723257B2Multi-color luminescent grille for a vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Jul 28, 2020·5 cites·17 claims
- 3988US9810401B2Luminescent trim light assemblyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Nov 7, 2017·5 cites·18 claims
- 4088US9586519B1Vehicle rear illuminationFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 7, 2017·5 cites·19 claims
- 4188US9464803B2Illuminated speakerFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Oct 11, 2016·6 cites·19 claims
- 4288US9409515B2Luminescent seating assemblyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 9, 2016·6 cites·20 claims
- 4387US9958138B2Vehicle trim assemblyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted May 1, 2018·4 cites·20 claims
- 4487US9219472B2Proximity switch assembly and activation method using rate monitoringFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 22, 2015·7 cites·18 claims
- 4587US4300120ATire pressure monitorEATON CORP·Filed 1978·Granted Nov 10, 1981·30 cites·2 claims
- 4686US10295250B2Vehicle-based smart coolerFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted May 21, 2019·5 cites·12 claims
- 4786US10207636B1Seatbelt stowage assemblyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Feb 19, 2019·4 cites·20 claims
- 4886US10099606B2Dome light assemblies and units that produce natural and courtesy light patternsFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Oct 16, 2018·4 cites·20 claims
- 4986US10064259B2Illuminated vehicle badgeFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Aug 28, 2018·5 cites·12 claims
- 5086US9688186B2Illuminating decal for a vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 27, 2017·5 cites·19 claims
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