Steven D Frank

Address:

6 W Pne Ct, Saint Louis, MO 63108

Phone:

3149616896

VIN:

1N4AA5AP5BC868318

Make:

NISSAN

Model:

MAXIMA

Year:

2011

US Patent:

20220371091, Nov 24, 2022

Filed:

May 19, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/324297

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Steven Frank - Dearborn MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B22F 7/08
B23K 26/342
B33Y 10/00
B33Y 80/00
B33Y 40/10
B22F 10/25
B32B 15/01

Abstract:

A part includes a sheet metal component having a predefined shape and at least one additively manufactured reinforcement deposited on, metallurgically bonded to, and extending along a surface of the sheet metal component. The at least one additively manufactured reinforcement can be a directed energy deposition (DED) reinforcement rib. Also, the at least one additively manufactured reinforcement can be deposited on the piece of sheet metal before the piece of sheet metal is formed into the predefined shape, or in the alternative, the at least one additively manufactured reinforcement can be deposited on the piece of sheet metal after the piece of sheet metal is formed into the predefined shape.

US Patent:

20230112227, Apr 13, 2023

Filed:

Oct 13, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/500443

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Adam WEYRAUCH - Canton MI, US
Peter JOYCE - Royal Oak MI, US
Steven FRANK - Dearborn MI, US

International Classification:

B60R 9/045

Abstract:

A roof rack assembly for a vehicle includes a pedestal including an indentation. A roof rail is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration relative to the pedestal. In the first configuration, a toggle loop of the roof rail is positioned in a first orientation relative to the indentation. In the second configuration, the toggle loop is positioned in a second orientation relative to the indentation.

US Patent:

20230090047, Mar 23, 2023

Filed:

Sep 22, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/481527

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Rohit Telukunta - Novi MI, US
Steven Frank - Dearborn MI, US
Michael J. Gardynik - Farmington Hills MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60J 3/02
A62B 3/00

Abstract:

A sun visor assembly for a vehicle that includes a mount configured to be connected to the vehicle. A guide rod having a first portion that includes a head and a second portion with a terminal end is operably coupled to the mount via the head. An impact point is at the terminal end of the second portion. The guide rod and the impact point are configured for use as a window breaker tool in a disassembled position. A visor is operably coupled to the guide rod in an assembled position and is rotatable about the guide rod from a first position to a second position. The visor includes a channel defined within the visor that is configured to receive the guide rod.

US Patent:

20230001801, Jan 5, 2023

Filed:

Jun 30, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/363545

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Steven Frank - Dearborn MI, US
Adam Weyrauch - Canton MI, US
Michael J. Gardynik - Farmington Hills MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60L 50/60
B60K 1/04
B62D 21/15
B62D 29/00

Abstract:

A battery box for an electric vehicle includes an Al casting that extends between and joins to a BIW or chassis rails of the electric vehicle. The Al casting includes a bottom wall, a side wall with a pair of rails that are securely attached to the BIW or chassis rails of the vehicle, and a plurality of cross members. The bottom wall, the side wall, and the plurality of cross members define a structural enclosure with a plurality of battery compartments and at least one crush zone, and the structural enclosure is load bearing member of the electric vehicle.

US Patent:

20210146759, May 20, 2021

Filed:

Nov 20, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/689487

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Steven Frank - Dearborn MI, US
Kevin Joseph Favero - Plymouth MI, US
Michael Joseph Lee - Ann Arbor MI, US
Ronald Machin - Ann Arbor MI, US

International Classification:

B60J 5/04

Abstract:

An automotive panel assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes a first panel, a second panel, and a flange of the first panel folded over an edge region of the second panel to hem together the first and second panels. The flange of the first panel includes a textured geometry that interlocks with a textured geometry of the edge region.

US Patent:

20210129637, May 6, 2021

Filed:

Oct 30, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/668037

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Steven Frank - Dearborn MI, US
Kevin Joseph Favero - Plymouth MI, US
Michael Joseph Lee - Ann Arbor MI, US
Ronald Machin - Ann Arbor MI, US

International Classification:

B60J 5/04

Abstract:

An automotive panel assembly includes, among other things, a first panel, a second panel, a flange of the first panel folded over an edge region of the second panel to hem together the first and second panel, and a dimple of the flange extending into an aperture within the edge region of the second panel. At least a portion of the aperture is exposed.

US Patent:

20190324362, Oct 24, 2019

Filed:

Apr 19, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/957351

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Michael J. Gardynik - Farmington Hills MI, US
Steven Frank - Dearborn MI, US
Kevin A. Gustafson - S. Rockwood MI, US
Austin Murphy - Westland MI, US

International Classification:

G03B 21/20
B60Q 1/24
B60Q 1/26

Abstract:

A vehicle puddle lamp assembly is provided herein. The vehicle puddle lamp assembly includes a housing having a housing retainer. A light source is supported by the housing. A cover is removably coupled to a base portion of the housing. An optical member is disposed between the housing and the cover. The optical member may include an image filter thereon. The image filter is configured to form a desired image pattern on a surface proximate the housing.

US Patent:

20190314854, Oct 17, 2019

Filed:

Apr 12, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/951368

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Michael Gardynik - Farmington Hills MI, US
Daniel Trentin - Ivanhoe, AU
Steven Frank - Dearborn MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B05C 13/02
B25H 1/00

Abstract:

A device for securing a movable panel relative to a vehicle body includes a housing, a plunger, a handle, and a spring. The housing defines a bore and a slot. The plunger includes a shaft and a clamp extending radially outward from the shaft. The shaft extends through the bore and is coupled to the housing for relative axial and rotational movement relative to the housing. The handle is fixedly coupled to the shaft and extends through the slot. The spring biases the clamp toward the housing.