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Robert Bruce Kleve
Also filed as: KLEVE ROBERT B · KLEVE ROBERT BRUCE
56 granted patents·14 pending applications·586 citations·filing 2001–2023
98Inventor score
Files withFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC54KLEVE ROBERT BRUCE5MILLER THOMAS LEE5VAN WIEMEERSCH JOHN ROBERT2KLEVE ROBERT B1
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70 records- 0197US9903142B2Vehicle door handle and powered latch systemFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Feb 27, 2018·37 cites·20 claims
- 0297US9834964B2Powered vehicle door latch and exterior handle with sensorFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Dec 5, 2017·36 cites·8 claims
- 0397US8880239B2Credential check and authorization solution for personal vehicle rentalFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2012·Granted Nov 4, 2014·39 cites·20 claims
- 0497US8346432B2System and method for remotely controlling vehicle components from a nomadic communication device or computerFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2009·Granted Jan 1, 2013·100 cites·20 claims
- 0596US9842444B2Phone sleeve vehicle fobFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Dec 12, 2017·45 cites·18 claims
- 0693US8558690B2Vehicle system passive notification using remote deviceKLEVE ROBERT BRUCE·Filed 2009·Granted Oct 15, 2013·29 cites·22 claims
- 0792US9718402B2Apparatus and method for actively determining height clearance and generating alertsFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 1, 2017·11 cites·11 claims
- 0892US8558678B2Method and systems for detecting an unauthorized use of a vehicle by an authorized driverVAN WIEMEERSCH JOHN ROBERT·Filed 2010·Granted Oct 15, 2013·20 cites·21 claims
- 0992US8522320B2Methods and systems for authenticating one or more users of a vehicle communications and information systemKLEVE ROBERT BRUCE·Filed 2011·Granted Aug 27, 2013·25 cites·12 claims
- 1091US9238450B1Vehicle master resetFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Jan 19, 2016·16 cites·20 claims
- 1191US8812065B2System and method for monitoring the location of a communication device in a vehicle based on signal strengthMILLER THOMAS LEE·Filed 2011·Granted Aug 19, 2014·13 cites·15 claims
- 1290US10831859B2Hardware and controls for personal vehicle rentalFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2012·Granted Nov 10, 2020·12 cites·20 claims
- 1389US10323442B2Electronic safe door unlatching operationsFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 18, 2019·7 cites·13 claims
- 1489US9769297B2System and method for monitoring the location of a communication device in a vehicleMILLER THOMAS LEE·Filed 2011·Granted Sep 19, 2017·10 cites·20 claims
- 1589US9462545B2Method and apparatus for a battery saver utilizing a sleep and vacation strategyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Oct 4, 2016·9 cites·20 claims
- 1689US9255810B2Vehicle contents inventory system interfaceFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Feb 9, 2016·9 cites·14 claims
- 1788US8614622B2Method and system for enabling an authorized vehicle driveawayVAN WIEMEERSCH JOHN ROBERT·Filed 2010·Granted Dec 24, 2013·9 cites·2 claims
- 1887US10267068B2Electronic vehicle access control systemFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Apr 23, 2019·5 cites·14 claims
- 1987US9715665B2Methods and systems for monitoring the condition of vehicle components from a nomadic wireless device or computerSCHONDORF STEVEN YELLIN·Filed 2009·Granted Jul 25, 2017·19 cites·11 claims
- 2087US9064101B2Methods and systems for authenticating one or more users of a vehicle communications and information systemFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Jun 23, 2015·7 cites·20 claims
- 2187US7798808B2Sectional candle apparatusKLEVE ROBERT BRUCE·Filed 2006·Granted Sep 21, 2010·8 cites·16 claims
- 2284US10301855B2Electronic control system and sensor for electrically powered vehicle door latchesFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted May 28, 2019·4 cites·6 claims
- 2384US9633496B2Vehicle contents inventory systemFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Apr 25, 2017·5 cites·12 claims
- 2483US10273725B2Customer coaching method for location of E-latch backup handlesFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Apr 30, 2019·10 cites·23 claims
- 2583US10119308B2Powered latch system for vehicle doors and control system thereforFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Nov 6, 2018·9 cites·3 claims
- 2683US9872254B2Method and apparatus for an alert strategy between modulesFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 16, 2018·3 cites·12 claims
- 2783US9580044B2Method and system for enabling an authorized vehicle driveawayFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Feb 28, 2017·4 cites·18 claims
- 2883US8305206B2System and method for dynamically generating a speed alert based on driver statusMILLER THOMAS LEE·Filed 2009·Granted Nov 6, 2012·17 cites·16 claims
- 2982US9516492B2Apparatus and method for detecting a personal communication device in a vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Dec 6, 2016·6 cites·12 claims
- 3080US10086803B2Pump with tire fill assistFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Oct 2, 2018·2 cites·16 claims
- 3180US9251694B2Vehicle system passive notification using remote deviceFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Feb 2, 2016·4 cites·18 claims
- 3280US6637713B1Log supporting apparatusFiled 2001·Granted Oct 28, 2003·25 cites·3 claims
- 3378US11270233B2Methods and systems for monitoring the condition of vehicle components from a nomadic wireless device or computerFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Mar 8, 2022·2 cites·13 claims
- 3478US9836717B2Inventory tracking system classification strategyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Dec 5, 2017·2 cites·16 claims
- 3578US9688246B2Method and apparatus for in-vehicle alarm activation and response handlingFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Jun 27, 2017·6 cites·11 claims
- 3677US9569403B2Methods and systems for authenticating one or more users of a vehicle communications and information systemPETERSEN BRIAN·Filed 2012·Granted Feb 14, 2017·5 cites·20 claims
- 3775US9066298B2Method and apparatus for an alert strategy between modulesFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Jun 23, 2015·2 cites·20 claims
- 3873US10061013B2Mobile gunshot detectionFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Aug 28, 2018·4 cites·16 claims
- 3968US10692313B2Methods and systems for authenticating one or more users of a vehicle communications and information systemFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 23, 2020·1 cites·4 claims
- 4067US9774717B2System and method for detecting the location of a communication device in a vehicle based on camera detectionMILLER THOMAS LEE·Filed 2011·Granted Sep 26, 2017·1 cites·20 claims
- 4167US9460571B2Backup key for multiple backup key integration into a mobile device caseFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Oct 4, 2016·2 cites·18 claims
- 4265US9546876B2System for determining clearance of approaching overhead structureFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Jan 17, 2017·4 cites·12 claims
- 4364US8981916B2Method and apparatus for customized vehicle sound-based locationFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Mar 17, 2015·1 cites·14 claims
- 4462US2014129301A1Mobile automotive wireless communication system enabled microbusinessesFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2012·Application pending·0 cites
- 4560US12503076B2Key-free vehicle operations management systems and methodsFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Dec 23, 2025·0 cites·4 claims
- 4659US10576941B2Pump with tire fill assistFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 3, 2020·0 cites·7 claims
- 4759US9205807B2Method and system for enabling an authorized vehicle driveawayFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 8, 2015·1 cites·14 claims
- 4858US2016140649A1Method and Apparatus for Automated Rental Key Dispensal and ReturnFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Application pending·0 cites
- 4957US11613277B2Network of home smart listening devices linked to autonomous vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Mar 28, 2023·0 cites·20 claims
- 5056US11555336B2Electronic safe door unlatching operationsFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Jan 17, 2023·0 cites·19 claims
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