Inventor

Stuart C. Salter

Inventor

White Lake, MI, US

Overview

1990–2021

Patent span

Performing operations

Primary field (CPC B)

Patents· 547 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

B60Qprimary

B60QArrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general18%

B60RVehicles, vehicle fittings, or vehicle parts, not otherwise provided for11%

F21SNon-portable lighting devices7%

F21VFunctional features or details of lighting devices or systems thereof6%

H05BElectric heating5%

F21YIndexing scheme associated with subclasses f21k, f21l, f21s and f21v, relating to the form or the kind of the light sources or of the colour of the light emitted4%

Y02BClimate change mitigation technologies related to buildings, e.g. housing, house appliances or related end-user applications3%

F21WIndexing scheme associated with subclasses f21k, f21l, f21s and f21v, relating to uses or applications of lighting devices or systems3%

H03KPulse technique2%

B60KArrangement or mounting of propulsion units or of transmissions in vehicles2%

PatentTitleYear

11,130,424Vehicle seating assembly having capacitive proximity sensor2021 11,133,799Capacitive proximity sensor assembly having multiple sensing configurations2021 11,133,800Vehicle floor assembly having capacitive proximity sensor2021 11,124,133Iridescent badges for vehicles2021 11,117,626Vehicle skid plate sensor system and methods of use2021 11,117,453Vehicle window edge water management2021 11,117,547Vehicle storage system2021 11,110,800Method for auxiliary load control2021 11,100,805Vehicular image projection2021 11,091,949Liftgate opening height control2021 11,092,306Vehicular lighting assemblies with invisible fluted regions and methods of making the same2021 11,083,650Vehicle wheelchair loading2021 11,084,427Running board assembly and method permitting overcurrent2021 11,077,798Vehicle exterior monitoring2021 11,077,791Fascia exciter2021 11,078,691Deployable vehicle door handle2021 11,083,051Heated running board assembly2021 11,062,582Pick-up cargo bed capacitive sensor systems and methods2021 11,059,417Driver monitor camera to control lighting features2021 11,047,541Vehicular lighting assemblies with invisible fluted regions and methods of making the same2021 11,040,669Mounting structure to attach vehicle accessories2021 11,044,566Vehicle external speaker system2021 11,036,226System and method for preventing unwanted dismissal of autonomous vehicle2021 11,034,292Vehicle grille assembly2021 11,034,317Passive illuminated grille2021 11,030,868Object detection and management2021 11,024,139Capacitive sensor system for cargo bed cap tampering detection2021 11,020,499Disinfection apparatus for a vehicle using ultraviolet radiation2021 11,023,049Methods and systems for enabling gesture control for a vehicle feature2021 11,021,098Illuminating vehicle closure member systems for providing exterior lighting effects2021 11,020,941Method of manufacturing a lightweight vehicle window glass article2021 10,875,461Tie-down bracket for motor vehicle2020 10,870,394Vehicle interior lighting system and method2020 10,857,863Removable vehicle roof panels with integrated handle and roof rack assemblies2020 10,850,711System and methods for exterior vehicle display and panel exciters2020 10,822,842Adaptive door sealing using power cinching latch2020 10,821,937Active approach detection with macro capacitive sensing2020 10,821,884Light grille surround and emblem illumination2020 10,820,174Identification of a vehicle based on gestures of a potential occupant of the vehicle2020 10,815,715Powered tailgate assembly and corresponding method2020 10,817,141Vehicle input device having offset registration2020 10,815,709Apparatus and removable roof assembly for a motor vehicle2020 10,807,446Illuminated window assemblies having light-diffusing elements2020 10,807,567Vehicle proximity tracking2020 10,800,213Tire wear detection apparatus and related methods2020 10,804,815DC/AC inverter system supplied by integrated power networks to increase output power with robust auto stop control2020 10,793,105Vehicle storage system2020 10,793,094Communication grille assembly2020 10,794,083Retractable striker cover assembly for vehicle2020 10,795,068Vehicle badge2020 10,794,107Vehicle door entry system and method2020 10,796,580Vehicular image projection2020 10,780,883Precipitation detection2020 10,780,822Vehicle exclusion zone monitoring assembly and method2020 10,773,632Vehicular cargo retainer assembly2020 10,773,648Systems and methods for vehicle side mirror control2020 10,775,016Vehicle lighting system2020 10,778,223Hidden switch assembly2020 10,773,690Cleaning a vehicle display2020 10,766,299Vehicle wheel assembly2020 10,766,409Vehicle light assembly having strobe light2020 10,769,874Variable height exterior keypad2020 10,759,330Tie-down bracket for motor vehicle2020 10,752,168Motor vehicle with light assembly for illuminating license plate2020 10,753,568Vehicle communication grille2020 10,737,613Illuminated vehicle visual elements with grating film2020 10,730,400Front grille storage2020 10,730,441Vehicle with articulating grille2020 10,731,028Colored composite material with cellulose fibers2020 10,730,267Amorphous metal badge2020 10,730,376Truck foldup bed cover2020 10,723,258Vehicle lamp assembly2020 10,723,390Vehicle hood storage compartment2020 10,723,257Multi-color luminescent grille for a vehicle2020 10,720,551Vehicle lamps2020 10,719,287Vehicle video displays2020 10,717,471Vehicle with vertical lift hood2020 10,708,700Vehicle external speaker system2020 10,703,263Vehicle light system2020 10,696,272Vehicle lighting system featuring object identification and threat level assessment2020 10,686,020Perovskite illuminated vehicle control surfaces2020 10,641,452Vehicle illumination system having a lens with a sawtooth profile2020 10,640,055Illuminatable vehicle assembly and vehicle assembly illumination method2020 10,632,936Extrusion grade perlite reinforced polypropylene polymer2020 10,632,922Vehicle mirror assemblies for addressing moisture accumulation2020 10,633,033Vehicle grille drawer2020 10,633,895Deployable vehicle door handle having lighting2020 10,633,910Vehicle door having variable speed power assist2020 10,627,553Vehicle light assemblies2020 10,627,073Vehicle headlamp de-condensation2020 10,631,373Heated windshield indicator2020 10,627,092Vehicle grille assembly2020 10,620,630Moving vehicles on and off transport carriages2020 10,619,820Illuminating vehicle assemblies with illuminated badges2020 10,611,298Illuminated cargo carrier2020 10,616,738Method for autonomous vehicle selection when using a vehicle controller2020 10,612,746Vehicular lighting assemblies and headlamps with condenser lenses configured to prevent solar damage2020 10,596,997User interface of autonomous delivery vehicle2020 10,595,574Method of interacting with proximity sensor with a glove2020 10,599,260System and methods for exterior vehicle display2020 10,590,269Ultra-low density polypropylene plastic compound2020 10,585,439Vehicle inspection2020 10,576,893Vehicle light assembly2020 10,576,879Retractable illuminated running board2020 10,576,851Cargo loader2020 10,576,825Heated charge port and associated heating method2020 10,569,696Vehicle illuminated airflow control device2020 10,571,907Method and apparatus for dynamic remote control reconfiguration based on proximity to a vehicle2020 10,562,501Vehicle light assembly and method of controlling same2020 10,564,261Autonomous vehicle LIDAR mirror2020 10,562,442Illuminated rack2020 10,549,683Vehicle exterior illumination2020 10,549,607Lighting assembly disposed on an interior side of a window of a vehicle and method of illuminating an area outside the vehicle2020 10,543,777Exterior compartment light2020 10,543,814Heated and illuminated wiper assembly2020 10,539,285Vehicle lighting assembly2020 10,542,606Illuminated badge system for a motor vehicle2020 10,532,691Lighting assembly including light strip, photoluminescent structure, and reflector and positioned on vehicle panel2020 10,525,912Capacitive proximity sensors of vehicle doors2020 10,529,229Traffic system linked illuminating vehicle assembly2020 10,518,719Iridescent vehicular trim assemblies and multi-shot injection molding methods for making the same2019 10,513,591Low cost high heat polymer with improved sound deadening properties made with recycled plastics2019 10,507,769Vehicle with front trunk2019 10,507,768Removable roof rack system and removable crossbar apparatus for that removable roof rack system2019 10,501,025Vehicle badge2019 10,501,027Proximity switch having wrong touch adaptive learning and method2019 10,501,016Foldable side mirror and method of using the same2019 10,502,690Indicator system for vehicle wear components2019 10,501,007Fuel port illumination device2019 10,493,903Vehicle lighting assembly and lighting method utilizing an amorphous metal shell2019 10,499,017Rear camera with defroster and embedded proximity switch2019 10,493,904Vehicle light assembly2019 10,488,006Vehicular lighting assemblies with invisible fluted regions and methods of making the same2019 10,479,296Smart grille assembly and modular grille assembly system for a motor vehicle2019 10,483,678Vehicle electrical connector2019 10,479,270Illuminated vehicle cup holder with grating film2019 10,480,239Vehicle front end structure2019 10,479,267Light assembly for vehicle and method of forming the same2019 10,476,501Capacitive sensor and switch assembly with decorative conductive component2019 10,464,402Pickup tonneau cover2019 10,465,879Vehicular light assemblies with LED-excited photoluminescent lightguide2019 10,464,454Vehicle seat having moisture sensing2019 10,466,195Vehicle window having moisture sensor2019 10,457,204Vehicle illuminated display2019 10,457,201Badge assemblies that emanate visible iridescent patterns2019 10,457,196Vehicle light assembly2019 10,461,746Proximity switch assembly and method therefor2019 10,449,907Storage compartment and hanging storage module having illuminated tab2019 10,442,429Wrong-way vehicle detection2019 10,442,361Extruded multi-layer molded running board2019 10,436,416Vehicle light assembly with heat sink2019 10,434,938Smart drop off lighting system2019 10,435,924Vehicle door handle having ice handling2019 10,439,427Determining a fuel quantity to charge a vehicle battery2019 10,429,025Vehicle light assembly sensing moisture with light reflection2019 10,427,622Console with grounded trim ring2019 10,427,595Illuminating vehicle assembly and illumination method2019 10,427,650Self-cleaning system for interior of a motor vehicle2019 10,427,593Vehicle light assembly2019 10,421,343Sliding vehicle window having minimal perimeter seal2019 10,422,501Vehicle lighting assembly2019 10,420,189Vehicle lighting assembly2019 10,414,335Vehicle light assembly having strobe light2019 10,409,426Motion based capacitive sensor system2019 10,399,483Vehicle illumination assembly2019 10,399,486Vehicle door removal and storage2019 10,400,978Photoluminescent lighting apparatus for vehicles2019 10,391,943Vehicle lamp assembly2019 10,394,112Vehicle including video projector mounted to lift gate or roof2019 10,384,626Vehicle power plug converter2019 10,377,295Cargo restraining system and method for a motor vehicle2019 10,381,185Vehicle fuse box fault indicator2019 10,377,351Display for a vehicle2019 10,378,254Vehicle door handle having proximity sensors for door control and keypad2019 10,377,300Vehicle running board assembly2019 10,377,299Vehicle spotlight with tracking feature2019 10,363,817Self-loading autonomous vehicle2019 10,363,867Printed LED trim panel lamp2019 10,363,326Self-cleaning sensor surface2019 10,365,771Motion based capacitive sensor system2019 10,358,084Moon roof with integrated ambient lighting2019 10,351,051Vehicle spotlight with tracking feature2019 10,351,147Autonomous sensing vehicle pedals2019 10,343,622Interior and exterior iridescent vehicle appliques2019 10,343,488Auxiliary utility duct for a vehicle2019 10,336,260Deployable running board2019 10,336,878Microcellular foam extension dash panel2019 10,328,896Vehicle theft avoidance systems and associated methods2019 10,322,754Pillar molding with improved scratch resistance2019 10,323,818Vehicle light assembly having moisture sensing and heating2019 10,321,550Illuminated vehicle badge2019 10,308,175Illumination apparatus for vehicle accessory2019 10,309,610Light apparatus with film layer to blend with surrounding body member2019 10,308,168Autonomous vehicle service lights2019 10,302,267Color infused automobile headlamp lens2019 10,300,844Device for indicating a turn signal on a motor vehicle window2019 10,300,869Washer fluid tank with magnetically responsive sensors2019 10,300,843Vehicle illumination assembly2019 10,299,345Illuminated badge system for a motor vehicle2019 10,296,213Heatable vehicle keypad assembly and keypad heating method2019 10,295,250Vehicle-based smart cooler2019 10,286,837Vehicle light assembly2019 10,288,249Pattern styling for reducing glare in vehicle lighting assemblies2019 10,286,840Vehicle lighting assembly using panel with light reflecting film2019 10,279,659Vehicle keypad formed in a window2019 10,281,113Vehicle grille2019 10,281,990Vehicle user input control system and method2019 10,272,831Interior lighting assemblies and units that produce natural and courtesy light patterns2019 10,267,481Illuminating vehicle assemblies with illuminated badges2019 10,267,482Vehicular lighting assemblies and headlamps with condenser lenses configured to prevent solar damage2019 10,245,991Illuminated floor mat retention assembly2019 10,242,401Method and apparatus for enhanced rental check-out/check-in2019 10,240,542Methods and systems for fuel system monitoring2019 10,239,471Iridescent vehicular trim assemblies and multi-shot injection molding methods for making the same2019 10,240,737Vehicle light assembly2019 10,235,911Illuminating badge for a vehicle2019 10,237,970Bending method for printed circuit board2019 10,227,032Vehicle headlamp alignment system and method2019 10,220,784Luminescent windshield display2019 10,220,769Vehicular image projection2019 10,207,628Vehicle light assemblies2019 10,207,636Seatbelt stowage assembly2019 10,202,069Illuminated vehicle container assembly and container illumination method2019 10,205,338Illuminated vehicle charging assembly2019 10,195,985Vehicle light system2019 10,189,400Mobile device tracking for control of vehicle subsystems2019 10,189,401Vehicle light strip with optical element2019 10,190,742Illuminating vehicle window assemblies for providing auxiliary brake lights2019 10,189,414Vehicle storage assembly2019 10,183,634Automotive ditch molding2019 10,186,177Vehicle windshield lighting assembly2019 10,179,542Vehicle climate status indicator2019 10,173,604Illuminated vehicle console2019 10,173,582Light system2019 10,168,039Illuminated badge for a vehicle2019 10,166,913Side marker illumination2019 10,160,499Rocker assembly with a pultruded load distribution insert2018 10,164,631Holographic proximity switch2018 10,160,380Enhanced informational vehicle puddle lamp assemblies2018 10,160,405Vehicle decal assembly2018 10,155,474Running board illumination system with passive marker light glow2018 10,150,352Illuminated window assemblies having light-diffusing elements2018 10,150,396Vehicle cup holder assembly with photoluminescent accessory for increasing the number of available cup holders2018 10,144,337Vehicle light assembly2018 10,146,226Autonomous vehicle sequential railcar loading and alignment2018 10,145,881Autonomous vehicle maintenance self-charge2018 10,144,365Vehicle badge2018 10,137,829Smart drop off lighting system2018 10,137,831Vehicle seal assembly2018 10,137,826Photoluminescent vehicle appliques2018 10,137,825Vehicle lamp assembly2018 10,131,237Illuminated vehicle charging system2018 10,132,460Vehicle lighting assembly and lighting method2018 10,131,273Lighting module for a motor vehicle2018 10,124,767Vehicle exterior keypad having interior lamp2018 10,128,836Proximity sensor assembly and method of detecting failure thereof2018 10,118,542Vehicle side lighting arrangement2018 10,118,451Automatic trailering mirror2018 10,118,593Police vehicle monitor2018 10,118,538Illuminated rack2018 10,118,568Vehicle badge having discretely illuminated portions2018 10,112,556Proximity switch having wrong touch adaptive learning and method2018 10,112,531Vehicle badge with improved resolution2018 10,106,076Three mode police mirror2018 10,106,075Vehicle hazard notification system2018 10,106,074Vehicle lamp system2018 10,099,606Dome light assemblies and units that produce natural and courtesy light patterns2018 10,093,220Tie down cleat assembly having increased functionality2018 10,093,225Courtesy lighting system and method for a door of a motor vehicle2018 10,086,751Vehicle lighting system having a spotlight2018 10,086,700Illuminated switch2018 10,081,296Illuminated exterior strip with photoluminescent structure and retroreflective layer2018 10,082,877Orientation-independent air gesture detection service for in-vehicle environments2018 10,081,295Illuminated badge for a vehicle2018 10,080,257Windshield deicer power conservation system2018 10,077,012Localized silicone heat shielding for extension dash panels2018 10,077,576Vehicle keypad illumination assembly and method2018 10,075,013Vehicle apparatus for charging photoluminescent utilities2018 10,071,708Controller for vehicle wiper system2018 10,064,259Illuminated vehicle badge2018 10,059,161Capacitive monitoring of vehicle hitches2018 10,064,256System and method for remote activation of vehicle lighting2018 10,059,238Vehicle seating assembly2018 10,053,567Recycled polypropylene compositions and vehicular components2018 10,052,396Ultraviolet B lighting system for a motor vehicle2018 10,053,006Illuminated assembly2018 10,047,911Photoluminescent emission system2018 10,048,113Vehicle load indicator2018 10,046,637In-vehicle component control user interface2018 10,047,659Photoluminescent engine indicium2018 10,046,688Vehicle containing sales bins2018 10,041,650Illuminated instrument panel storage compartment2018 10,043,396Passenger pickup system and method using autonomous shuttle vehicle2018 10,040,392Vehicle puddle lamp assembly generating moving image and method2018 10,038,443Directional proximity switch assembly2018 10,035,463Door retention system2018 10,035,473Vehicle trim components2018 10,029,610Lighting system and indicating method for a vehicle2018 10,023,110Vehicle badge sensor assembly2018 10,023,100Illuminated trim assembly2018

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

1990–2018Patents assigned to SALTER STUART C (27)· patent assignee history

2009–2021Patents assigned to FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC (540)· patent assignee history

2009–2021Based in White Lake, MI, US· patent location history

2012–2018Patents assigned to GARDNER CORNEL LEWIS (24)· patent assignee history

2012–2018Patents assigned to SINGER JEFFREY (15)· patent assignee history

2014–2017Patents assigned to BUTTOLO PIETRO (13)· patent assignee history

2016Based in Whitelake, MI, US· patent location history

2017Based in Grand Rapids, MI, US· patent location history

2018Based in White Hall, MI, US· patent location history

2018Based in Dearborn, MI, US· patent location history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC	540	2009–2021
SALTER STUART Cself	27	1990–2018
GARDNER CORNEL LEWIS	24	2012–2018
SINGER JEFFREY	15	2012–2018
BUTTOLO PIETRO	13	2014–2017

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
White Lake, MI, US	542	2009–2021
White Hall, MI, US	1	2018
Dearborn, MI, US	1	2018
Grand Rapids, MI, US	1	2017
Whitelake, MI, US	1	2016