Zachary J Nelson

US Patent:

20200074396, Mar 5, 2020

Filed:

Dec 1, 2016

Appl. No.:

16/466152

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Zachary David NELSON - Dearborn MI, US
Jennifer L. BRACE - Dearborn MI, US
Lindsay CHAN - Dearborn MI, US
Shant TOKATYAN - Dearborn MI, US

International Classification:

G06Q 10/08
G08G 1/00
G07C 9/00
G06K 7/14

Abstract:

A method for parcel delivery service that permits secure and timely delivery of items to unattended, dynamic locations. The method includes receiving an order to deliver an item to a vehicle. A current location of the vehicle may be determined using vehicle identification information. After the vehicle has been located, the item may be authenticated at the vehicle, and access to the interior of the vehicle may be automatically provided to enable the vehicle to securely receive the item. A corresponding system is also disclosed and claimed herein.

US Patent:

20190369203, Dec 5, 2019

Filed:

Dec 13, 2016

Appl. No.:

16/468771

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Zachary David NELSON - Dearborn MI, US
Jayanthi RAO - Dearborn MI, US
John Randolf VINCENT - Dearborn MI, US
Mark Allan LIPPMAN - Dearborn MI, US

International Classification:

G01S 5/02
G01S 5/14

Abstract:

A bicycle-sharing system includes bicycles having beacons mounted thereto. Sensors are distributed throughout an urban environment and detect the beacons. Stations report check-in and check-out of the bicycles. Using reported detections of the bicycles and the check-in and check-out locations, a trajectory of the bicycle is determined. Where multiple sensors detect the beacon at a time, triangulation may be performed to more accurately determine the bicycle location. Trajectories of bicycles may be used for planning purposes or to track stolen or mislaid bicycles.

US Patent:

20170219366, Aug 3, 2017

Filed:

Apr 20, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/492143

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
David Melcher - Ypsilanti MI, US
Zachary David Nelson - Detroit MI, US
Christopher Peplin - Ann Arbor MI, US
Jamel Seagraves - Mountain View CA, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

G01C 21/34
B60L 11/18
B62J 99/00
G01C 21/36

Abstract:

A vehicle system includes a charging interface that is configured to connect to a bicycle battery and a processing device programmed to determine a state of charge of the bicycle battery. The processing device further estimates traveling ranges of a vehicle and a bicycle. The vehicle system further includes a navigation module programmed to generate a route to a selected destination based on the estimated traveling ranges of the vehicle and the bicycle.

US Patent:

20160263966, Sep 15, 2016

Filed:

Mar 10, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/643144

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Zachary David NELSON - Detroit MI, US

International Classification:

B60H 1/34
B60H 1/00

Abstract:

A vehicle air vent system may include a vehicle air vent having an airflow mechanism configured to control the direction of airflow therefrom, a user interface positioned around a periphery of the vent; and a controller programmed to, based on a received touch point signal from the interface, instruct the mechanism to direct airflow from the vent in a direction corresponding to a location of the received touch point signal.

US Patent:

20160097650, Apr 7, 2016

Filed:

Oct 6, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/506937

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
David Melcher - Ypsilanti MI, US
Zachary David Nelson - Detroit MI, US
Christopher Peplin - Ann Arbor MI, US
Jamel Seagraves - Mountain View CA, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

G01C 21/34
B60L 11/18

Abstract:

A vehicle system includes a charging interface that is configured to connect to a bicycle battery and a processing device programmed to determine a state of charge of the bicycle battery. The processing device further estimates traveling ranges of a vehicle and a bicycle. The vehicle system further includes a navigation module programmed to generate a route to a selected destination based on the estimated traveling ranges of the vehicle and the bicycle.

US Patent:

20160090017, Mar 31, 2016

Filed:

Sep 29, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/500490

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
David Melcher - Ypsilanti MI, US
Zachary David Nelson - Detroit MI, US
Christopher Peplin - Ann Arbor MI, US
Jamel Seagraves - Mountain View CA, US

Assignee:

FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60P 1/48
H01R 25/00
B60R 9/10

Abstract:

A bicycle stowage mechanism is configured to be mounted on a vehicle. At least one first connector is included in the stowage mechanism and is configured to be communicatively coupled to a computer wherein the at least one first connector is mateable to a respective at least one second connector that is associated with a bicycle. The memory of the computer stores instructions to cause the processor to receive an indication that the at least one first connector is mated to at least one second connector associated with a bicycle and, upon receiving the indication, initiate a bicycle stowage operation.

US Patent:

20160075225, Mar 17, 2016

Filed:

Sep 15, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/486164

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
David Melcher - Ypsilanti MI, US
Zachary David Nelson - Detroit MI, US
Christopher Peplin - Ann Arbor MI, US
Jamel Seagraves - Mountain View CA, US

Assignee:

FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60K 7/00
B62M 6/65
B62M 6/90
B60B 27/06

Abstract:

A drive unit for a vehicle includes a drive unit spindle. The drive unit spindle extends along an axis for connecting the drive unit to the vehicle. The drive unit further includes one or more wheel assemblies. Each of the wheel assemblies has a hub that is removably supported by the spindle along the axis. At least one of the wheel assemblies includes a wheel which rotates about the hub and a motor connected to the wheel to rotate the wheel about the hub.

US Patent:

20150307022, Oct 29, 2015

Filed:

Apr 23, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/259653

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Zachary David Nelson - Detroit MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60Q 9/00
B62D 1/06

Abstract:

At least one location of an operator's hand on a vehicle steering wheel is detected. One or more haptic devices may be actuated in the steering wheel to provide a message to the operator, the one or more haptic devices selected for actuation being determined according to the at least one location.