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  • Redford, MI
  • Flint, MI
  • 13557 Mansfield St, Detroit, MI 48227

Work

Company: Ford motor credit company Nov 1990 Position: Advanced interior lighting design

Education

Degree: High school graduate or higher

Industries

Automotive

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Advanced Interior Lighting Design

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Location:
Dearborn, MI
Industry:
Automotive
Work:
Ford Motor Credit Company
Advanced Interior Lighting Design

Publications

Us Patents

Concealed Interior Lighting For Automobiles

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US Patent:
8162519, Apr 24, 2012
Filed:
Feb 22, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/390495
Inventors:
Stuart C. Salter - White Lake MI, US
Cornel Lewis Gardner - Romulus MI, US
Mike James Whitens - Novi MI, US
Jeffrey Singer - Canton MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
B60Q 1/00
US Classification:
362488, 362490, 362511
Abstract:
A lighting arrangement for the interior of an automotive vehicle in which the light source, such as an LED, is recessed into the interior structure of the vehicle and covered with a layer of fabric. The light source is invisible when not in use, but shines through the fabric/foam layer when illuminated, and can be associated with a light transmitting member, such as a light bar and a light pipe. Such lighting arrangements can be disposed within the headliner to direct light where desired and for different functions, such as a map light or for area lighting. The lighting arrangement can be mounted in non-traditional locations, such as on vertically oriented pillars, visors, door panels, seat backs, seat fronts, and console sides. The light source is preferably one or more LEDs associated with a light transmitting medium to direct the discharge of light as desired within the automotive interior.

Vehicle Control System With Proximity Switch And Method Thereof

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US Patent:
8283800, Oct 9, 2012
Filed:
May 27, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/788663
Inventors:
Stuart C. Salter - White Lake MI, US
Anna Miller Hill - Belleville MI, US
Cornel Lewis Gardner - Romulus MI, US
Joseph S. Witek - Shelby Township MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
B60L 1/00
US Classification:
307 91
Abstract:
A control system for controlling a position of a window and method thereof are provided. The control system includes a cover at least partially adapted to have a trough, the cover having a interior side and an exterior side, and a first proximity sensor adjacent to the interior side that is configured to detect an object within the first portion of the trough. The control system further includes a second proximity sensor adjacent to the interior side that is configured to detect the object within the second portion of the trough, and a processor in communication with the sensors, and configured to communicate a control signal to the window as a function of the detection of the sensors, wherein the control signal is based upon a most recent detection of the sensors when both sensors are activated within a first time period.

Vehicle Interior Panel And Method To Manufacture

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US Patent:
8387257, Mar 5, 2013
Filed:
Sep 1, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/873517
Inventors:
Stuart C. Salter - White Lake MI, US
Chi Li - Farmington Hills MI, US
Jeffrey Singer - Canton MI, US
Denis Patrick Igoe - Livonia MI, US
Cornel Lewis Gardner - Romulus MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
B21D 53/88
US Classification:
298972, 29464, 362490
Abstract:
A vehicle interior panel is provided that includes an interior panel substrate defining an aperture for a light source to extend through the interior panel substrate, a lens attached to the interior panel substrate, wherein the lens extends over at least a portion of the aperture for the light source, an at least partially transparent material that extends over the lens, and a plurality of positioning holes defined by the interior panel substrate, such that at least a portion of the plurality of positioning holes are configured to correspond to a plurality of positioning pins of an interior panel mold.

Illuminated Shelf Vehicle Storage Compartment

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US Patent:
8439418, May 14, 2013
Filed:
Dec 13, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/324294
Inventors:
Megan Lovejoy - Dearborn MI, US
Irene Shu - Canton MI, US
Cornel Lewis Gardner - Romulus MI, US
Denis Patrick Igoe - Livonia MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
B60R 7/06
US Classification:
296 3712, 362489
Abstract:
A vehicle storage compartment is provided having a housing defining a storage space and a shelf disposed within the housing such that the compartment is divided. The shelf includes translucent material coated with flock and has non-flock areas. A light source is operatively coupled to the shelf to provide light illumination through the translucent material such that light illumination is illuminated into the compartment through the non-flock areas.

Automotive Interior Hidden Switching

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US Patent:
8449156, May 28, 2013
Filed:
Mar 16, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/725183
Inventors:
Stuart C. Salter - White Lake MI, US
Jeffrey Singer - Canton MI, US
Chi Li - Farmington Hills MI, US
Cornel Lewis Gardner - Romulus MI, US
Denis Patrick Igoe - Livonia MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
B60Q 1/00
US Classification:
362464, 362276, 362488, 362554
Abstract:
A vehicle interior panel having a substrate with a receiving slot. A support lens is disposed in the receiving slot and includes a light source. A sensor is operably connected to the light source and disposed proximate the support lens. A connector operably links the sensor to the light source through the support lens. A decorative layer extends over the support lens and the sensor.

Luminous Decorative Vehicle Trim Insert

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US Patent:
8449161, May 28, 2013
Filed:
Mar 22, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/728291
Inventors:
Denis Patrick Igoe - Livonia MI, US
Stuart C. Salter - White Lake MI, US
Cornel Lewis Gardner - Romulus MI, US
Jeffrey Singer - Canton MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F21V 7/04
US Classification:
362558, 362487
Abstract:
A luminous decorative vehicle trim insert having an opaque carrier structure. A reflective layer is disposed over the opaque carrier structure. A light pipe is adjacent the reflective layer and operably connected to a light source. An optic layer is disposed in the light pipe. A total internal reflection (TIR) protective layer is disposed over the light pipe. A diffusing layer is disposed over the TIR protective layer. A decorative transmitting layer is disposed over the diffusing layer. An optic layer creates a luminous effect in the trim insert visible only when the light source is activated. An environmental layer is disposed over the transmitting layer.

Light Bar Proximity Switch

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US Patent:
8454181, Jun 4, 2013
Filed:
Aug 25, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/868494
Inventors:
Stuart C. Salter - White Lake MI, US
Denis Patrick Igoe - Livonia MI, US
Jeffrey Singer - Canton MI, US
Cornel Lewis Gardner - Romulus MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
G01D 13/20
G01D 13/02
US Classification:
362 26, 362158
Abstract:
A light bar proximity switch is provided that includes a light pipe having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first and second surface define an area. The light bar proximity sensor further includes an at least partially reflective surface adjacent the second surface, at least one circuit board spaced from the light pipe and the at least partially reflective surface, at least one proximity sensor electrically connected to the at least one circuit board, and at least one light source configured to project light along the area, wherein the emitted light is reflected by the at least partially reflective surface and viewed through the first surface.

Hidden Lamp Manufacture Process

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US Patent:
8475017, Jul 2, 2013
Filed:
Oct 12, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/577294
Inventors:
Stuart C. Salter - White Lake MI, US
Chi Li - Farmington Hills MI, US
Denis Patrick Igoe - Livonia MI, US
Jeffrey Singer - Canton MI, US
Cornel Lewis Gardner - Romulus MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
B60Q 3/02
US Classification:
362490, 362488, 362471
Abstract:
A method for making a vehicle interior panel including positioning a slipsheet on a film or fabric liner. The liner is placed on a substrate board. The liner and substrate board are formed into an interior panel. A cavity is formed by removing a portion of the substrate board from the interior panel adjacent to the slipsheet position. A lamp is positioned in the cavity.
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