Bumper Bounces: Ford files patent application for a retractable bumper assembly
Toronto, Ontario — Ford has filed a patent application for a retractable bumper assembly system intended to help vehicles avoid coming into direct contact with pedestrians. The patent—which was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on May 19, 2023, and was published on November 21, 2024—specifically notes that “some vehicles, such […]
Preemptive Patent: Ford files patent for preemptive charging alert system for EVs
Toronto, Ontario — Ford has released a patent application for a preemptive charging alert system that would notify drivers if an energy price hike is imminent or if there will be a blackout. The patent, which was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and published on November 12, 2024, specifically notes […]
Holo-Guard: Ford publishes patent for interior, exterior holographic technology
Toronto, Ontario — Ford has once again published an interesting patent—the automaker’s latest technology proposes in-vehicle hologram technology that could display images on the outside of a car. While the automaker does not outline an exact purpose for the technology, it does suggest users could emit images of police officers or vicious-looking guard dogs to […]
Ad Ons: Ford patents system to display in-vehicle advertisements
Toronto, Ontario — Ford has filed a patent for an in-vehicle advertisement system that could be used to bring targeted ads to drivers based on driving information and user preferences. Originally filed on February 23, 2023 and published on August 29, 2024 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the patent specifically describes […]
Speeding Specifications: Ford files patent for camera system that reports vehicles to police
Toronto, Ontario — Ford has announced a patent application for a camera system that would report vehicles to the police if they were driving above the speed limit. The patent—which was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in January and published on July 18, 2024—specifically highlights that “traffic police officers typically […]
Private Protection: Ford patent system for removing personally identifiable information from vehicle sensor data
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Co. has filed a patent application that will remove personally identifiable information (PII) from vehicle sensor data using private versus public identification. According to the patent application—which was published on April 30th under the patent number US11972015B2—to remove personal identifiable information from the vehicle, data would be captured using a […]
Battery Boogie: Ford files patent for swappable battery system in electric and hybrid vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — Ford has released a patent for a swappable battery system in electric and hybrid vehicles that relies on a drive-up docking station and a vehicle’s own power to function. According to a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in May, and originally filed by Ford in […]
Chassis Cha Cha Cha: Ford develops modular chassis to be interchanged with a variety of vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — Ford has filed a patent for a modular vehicle chassis that can be interchanged with a variety of vehicle sizes and types, with the intention of creating a more streamlined manufacturing process as well as to make it easier to detect issues with parts by establishing a greater use of uniformity. According […]
Mystery Movements: Ford files patent for vehicles that could move themselves to deter auto theft
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company has filed a patent application for automotive systems and methods that could allow a vehicle to make random movements. The reason for this patent is to serve as a potential deterrent against automotive theft. Specifically, the patent—which was filed on March 16, 2021 and published on March 12, 2024—describes […]
Thirsty For Technology: Ford files patent for vehicle water detection technology
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company has filed a patent for a vehicle with water generation estimation technology to act as a sensor and vessel for safe drinking water. According to the patent application—which was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)—the proposed technology hopes to create more consistency in a vehicle’s […]
