Watson, MI
Alan R. Watson, Buchanan, MI US
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20080297879 | Electrochromic rearview mirror assembly incorporating a display/signal light - According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electrochromic rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes an electrochromic mirror having a variable reflectivity, a glare sensor for sensing levels of light directed towards the front element from the rear of the vehicle, an ambient sensor for sensing levels of ambient light, a display positioned behind the partially transmissive, partially reflective portion of the reflector for displaying information therethrough. | 12-04-2008 |
20090002822 | Variable Reflectance Mirrors and Windows - Various structures for variable reflectance rearview mirrors and variable transmittance windows are disclosed. One embodiment pertains to the provision of a polarized reflector in a rearview mirror. Another embodiment pertains to the provision of a switchable cholesteric liquid crystal element in a window. Yet another embodiment pertains to the provision of a plurality of apertures in a reflector layer of a rearview mirror where the apertures are sized and positioned in alignment with light emitting areas of a display positioned behind the reflector layer. In another embodiment, a moveable display or mirror element is attached to a rearview mirror housing. | 01-01-2009 |
20090097674 | VEHICLE ACCESSORY MICROPHONE - A microphone assembly includes one or more transducers ( | 04-16-2009 |
20100124339 | VEHICULAR MICROPHONE ASSEMBLY USING FRACTIONAL POWER PHASE NORMALIZATION - A triangular microphone assembly ( | 05-20-2010 |
20100165437 | Variable Reflectance Mirrors and Windows - Various structures for variable reflectance rearview mirrors and variable transmittance windows are disclosed. One embodiment pertains to the provision of a polarized reflector in a rearview mirror. Another embodiment pertains to the provision of a switchable cholesteric liquid crystal element in a window. Yet another embodiment pertains to the provision of a plurality of apertures in a reflector layer of a rearview mirror where the apertures are sized and positioned in alignment with light emitting areas of a display positioned behind the reflector layer. In another embodiment, a moveable display or mirror element is attached to a rearview mirror housing. | 07-01-2010 |
20110123041 | TWO WIRE AUTOBIAS VEHICULAR MICROPHONE SYSTEM HAVING USER INPUT FUNCTIONALITY AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - An autobias vehicular microphone system ( | 05-26-2011 |
20110222706 | VEHICULAR MICROPHONE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POST PROCESSING OPTIMIZATION OF A MICROPHONE SIGNAL - A vehicular microphone system ( | 09-15-2011 |
20120027241 | VEHICULAR DIRECTIONAL MICROPHONE ASSEMBLY FOR PREVENTING AIRFLOW ENCOUNTER - A microphone mounting assembly ( | 02-02-2012 |
20130094663 | VEHICLE ACCESSORY MICROPHONE - A microphone assembly includes one or more transducers ( | 04-18-2013 |
Allan Watson, Northville, MI US
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20090283080 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING FUEL TO AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE - An aircraft engine includes an aircraft engine controller configured to detect an actual peak exhaust gas temperature of a cylinder assembly. The aircraft engine controller detects an intersection between a first function representing a relationship between a set of rich exhaust gas temperature signals and a corresponding set of rich fuel-air ratio values and a second function representing a relationship between a set of lean exhaust gas temperature signals and a set of lean fuel-air ratio values. Based upon the intersection between the first and second functions, the engine controller detects an actual peak fuel-air ratio value for the cylinder assembly and can determine if a correction in the fuel-air ratio of a fuel-air mixture provided to the cylinder assembly is required. Accordingly, the engine controller provides each cylinder assembly of the aircraft engine with an accurate fuel-air mixture to allow for operation of the engine with optimal fuel economy. | 11-19-2009 |
Allan L. Watson, Shelby Township, MI US
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20150315831 | HINGE ASSEMBLY - A hinge assembly includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket defines a first bracket surface and a second bracket surface opposite the first bracket surface. The hinge assembly further includes a first link pivotally coupled to the first and second brackets. The first link extends along a first longitudinal axis. The hinge assembly further includes a first, second, third, and fourth links pivotally coupled to the first and second brackets. Each of the first, second, third, and fourth links is pivotally coupled to the first and second brackets such that the second bracket is movable relative to the first bracket between a first bracket position and a second bracket position. | 11-05-2015 |
Connie Watson, Flint, MI US
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20150151210 | Toy's - A manual toy of navigation of oval and round shape rings. | 06-04-2015 |
Curtis G. Watson, Garden City, MI US
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20110233883 | SULKY - The present invention pertains to a sulky for horse-drawn harness racing including a frame, a seat, and a pair of wheels. The frame comprises an arch, a fork assembly secured to each end of the arch, a pair of spaced-apart rails extending forwardly from the arch in a direction of travel, and a stirrup secured to each rail. Each fork assembly comprises a pair of spaced-apart legs and an axle. Each wheel is positioned between a respective pair of legs and rotatably secured to the axle. The frame may also include a support strut extending between a respective fork assembly and rail to provide additional strength to the frame. | 09-29-2011 |
20120056394 | SULKY - The present invention pertains to a sulky for horse-drawn harness racing including a frame, a seat, and a pair of wheels. The frame comprises an arch, a fork assembly secured to each end of the arch, a pair of spaced-apart rails extending forwardly from the arch in a direction of travel, and a stirrup secured to each rail. Each fork assembly comprises a pair of spaced-apart legs and an axle. Each wheel is positioned between a respective pair of legs and rotatably secured to the axle. The frame may also include a support strut extending between a respective fork assembly and rail to provide additional strength to the frame. | 03-08-2012 |
David E. Watson, Trenton, MI US
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20120283996 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COMPUTER AIDED VEHICLE SEAT DESIGN - Various embodiments relate to methods and systems for computer-aided design. Modification size and/or position design data may be received at a computer for a first vehicle component having a functional and/or spatial relationship with a second vehicle component also having size and/or position design data. The size and/or position design data for the second vehicle component may be automatically updating at the computer based on the modification size and/or position design data for the first vehicle component. Based on the modification size and/or position design data and the updated size and/or position design data, a compliance status with one or more design standards defined for the vehicle component(s) for the first vehicle component or the second vehicle component may be determined. | 11-08-2012 |
David L. Watson, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110095878 | Vehicle Information Display And Method - An information display system for a hybrid electric vehicle configured to display one or more reasons an engine is on is provided. The information display system also indicates how close the engine is to turning on due to an engine on reason by displaying a proximity indicator representing a value associated with the engine on reason and a threshold demarcating values which cause the engine to be on. | 04-28-2011 |
20120179311 | Methods and Apparatus for Reporting State of Charge in Electric Vehicles - A computer-implemented method of displaying vehicle range includes receiving input corresponding to a level of charge remaining in a vehicle having at least a partial electric power source usable for vehicle locomotion. The method also includes determining a maximum remaining range which the vehicle can travel based at least on the level of charge. The method further includes displaying a maximum range boundary overlaid on a map, including at least an indicator at the center of the range indicating a current location of the vehicle. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179318 | Information Display System And Method - A vehicle display may convey vehicle trip information and vehicle range information graphically to assist drivers in qualitatively visualizing and determining whether they can successfully make it to their destination before an on-board energy source is depleted. A trip gauge may include indicators corresponding to the relative locations of the vehicle, the destination, and a projected zero charge location associated with the vehicle's range or distance to empty value. The positions of the indicators relative to one another may indicate whether the excess energy is available for the vehicle to reach the destination or whether the energy available is insufficient. A battery gauge may also convey information associated with the vehicle range. Portions of the trip gauge and the battery gauge, as well as one or more of the associated indicators, may assigned various color values for display based upon energy consumption, vehicle range, and target distance information. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179319 | Information Display System And Method - A vehicle display may convey vehicle trip information and vehicle range information graphically to assist drivers in qualitatively visualizing and determining whether they can successfully make it to their destination before an on-board energy source is depleted. A trip gauge may include indicators corresponding to the relative locations of the vehicle, the destination, and a projected zero charge location associated with the vehicle's range or distance to empty value. The positions of the indicators relative to one another may indicate whether the excess energy is available for the vehicle to reach the destination or whether the energy available is insufficient. A battery gauge may also convey information associated with the vehicle range. Portions of the trip gauge and the battery gauge, as well as one or more of the associated indicators, may assigned various color values for display based upon energy consumption, vehicle range, and target distance information. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179346 | Regenerative Braking Feedback Display And Method - Driver braking performance feedback may be conveyed to a vehicle operator as a braking efficiency score using a vehicle display system. The display system may include a vehicle display for displaying a braking efficiency indicator or gauge corresponding to the braking efficiency score. The braking efficiency score may be based on a comparison of the total regenerative braking energy recaptured during at least one braking event to a either a maximum amount of braking energy that may be recaptured during the at least one braking event or an actual total braking energy expended during the at least one braking event. The braking efficiency score may be displayed upon the completion of a braking event or upon a completion of a trip including a plurality of braking events. The display may also convey a distance corresponding to a portion of a trip distance achieved through regenerative braking. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179347 | Regenerative Braking Feedback Display And Method - Driver braking performance feedback may be conveyed to a vehicle operator as a braking efficiency score using a vehicle display system. The display system may include a vehicle display for displaying a braking efficiency indicator or gauge corresponding to the braking efficiency score. The braking efficiency score may be based on a comparison of the total regenerative braking energy recaptured during at least one braking event to a either a maximum amount of braking energy that may be recaptured during the at least one braking event or an actual total braking energy expended during the at least one braking event. The braking efficiency score may be displayed upon the completion of a braking event or upon a completion of a trip including a plurality of braking events. The display may also convey a distance corresponding to a portion of a trip distance achieved through regenerative braking. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179395 | Information Display System And Method - An efficiency gauge from a vehicle information display may incorporate vehicle range information in addition to an efficiency indicator. The range information may be displayed as an area on the efficiency gauge indicating a safe operating region for average driving in order for the vehicle to reach a target destination before an on-board energy source is depleted. By maintaining a vehicle's average trip efficiency within the safe operating region through driving behavior, the display may convey that the vehicle will be able to make it to the target destination. Over the course of a trip, the safe operating region may be constantly updated to reflect the current state of the battery and the remaining distance to the target destination. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179420 | Information Display System And Method - A trip gauge for a vehicle information display may convey vehicle trip information and vehicle range information graphically to assist drivers in qualitatively visualizing and determining whether they can successfully make it to their destination before an on-board energy source is depleted. The trip gauge may include indicators corresponding to the relative locations of the vehicle, the destination, and a projected zero charge location associated with the vehicle's range or distance to empty value. Moreover, the positions of the indicators relative to one another may indicate whether the excess energy is available for the vehicle to reach the destination or whether the energy available is insufficient. Accordingly, drivers may be either reassured that they are expected to reach their destination successfully or warned if they are not so the drivers can modify their driving behavior or change their destination. | 07-12-2012 |
20130078963 | Method and Apparatus for Incoming Call Filtration and Message Delivery - A computer-implemented method includes detecting an incoming call to a wireless device in communication with a vehicle computing system (VCS). The method further includes determining that a do not disturb (DND) feature is enabled on the VCS and comparing one or more aspects of the incoming call to one or more filters of the DND feature to determine user notification eligibility. The method also includes notifying the user, through the VCS, of the incoming call, conditional on the eligibility of the call. | 03-28-2013 |
David Leslie Watson, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20080234929 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DETERMINE, IN A VEHICLE, LOCATIONS OF INTEREST - An occupant of a vehicle requests locations of interest from a remote provider. Locations of interest are identified based on the current location of the vehicle and a social network of the occupant. The locations of interest are provided to the vehicle via a network. | 09-25-2008 |
20090243827 | VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY AND METHOD - An information display for a vehicle includes an indicator arrangement having a visual display configured to provide driver demand information to a vehicle driver. The visual display includes a dynamic target range for operating the vehicle, which includes a first boundary and a second boundary indicating a driver demand that would cause the engine to start. A control system includes at least one controller, and is configured to receive at least one input related to current operating conditions of the vehicle and to provide at least one output to the indicator arrangement to position the target range on the visual display and to indicate to the driver a current level of driver demand. In this way, the visual display indicates to the driver the current level of driver demand relative to the position of the target range. | 10-01-2009 |
20120173044 | Software Architecture for Developing In-Vehicle Software Applications - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a software architecture encoded on a computer readable medium is disclosed. The software architecture can be utilized for developing in-vehicle software applications for installation and execution on an in-vehicle computer system. The software architecture includes a number of vehicle application program interfaces (APIs) for accessing vehicles systems or data and for developing in-vehicle software applications; and a number of policy restrictions underlying the vehicle APIs for restricting the level of access to vehicle systems and data while the in-vehicle software application is being developed. | 07-05-2012 |
Dean B. Watson, Oakland Township, MI US
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20140259531 | RELEASABLE HOOD HINGE WITH POSITIVE RESET - A releasable hood hinge assembly having a reset member, a return block, an overjump and a landing offset from the return block, the return block having a positive stop, wherein the reset member is idle in the pre-crash condition, engages the landing in the post-crash condition and is blocked by the positive stop from returning to the pre-crash condition in the post-crash operating condition. | 09-18-2014 |
Diane C. Watson, Sand Point, MI US
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20100209865 | Kiln Lid Lift Apparatus - A kiln having a body with an internal chamber accessible via an opening which normally is closed by a closure that is movable. Lift apparatus effects movements of the closure between its closed and opened positions. The lift apparatus includes an arm which overlies the closure and is pivoted to a support independently of the kiln body for rotation about a second axis that is spaced a selected distance from the axis about which the closure rocks. The lift arm is connected to the closure by a pivot coupling which maintains the lift arm and the closure substantially parallel and uniformly spaced apart throughout the movements of the closure. The pivotal connection of the lift arm to the closure enables relative movement of the lift arm and the closure during movements thereof to avoid imposing appreciable stress on either the arm or the closure. | 08-19-2010 |
Donald D. Watson, Wetmore, MI US
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20150283676 | Super Smooth Paper Backing for Fine Grit Abrasives and Methods of Their Application and Use - Methods for forming an abrasive backing having a super smooth surface are provided. The method can include applying a bond coating onto a first surface of a saturated, calendered paper; applying a barrier coating onto the bond coating to form an abrasive backing; and calendering the abrasive backing in a heated soft nip calender to produce the super smooth surface on the barrier coating. Abrasive backing sheets and abrasive sheet materials are also generally provided. | 10-08-2015 |
Gail D. Watson, Flint, MI US
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20110028946 | Medical Instrument Surgical Display Device - A re-usable medical instrument surgical display device is provided for supporting medical instruments during a surgical procedure. | 02-03-2011 |
Gary S. Watson, Ada, MI US
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20110087388 | AUTOMATIC DISPLAY OF APPROACH MINIMUMS - A system installed in an aircraft automatically retrieves and displays approach minimum data to the pilot, thereby relieving him or her of the burden of searching for the desired information. The display of the data may take the form of a complete or partial image of a published approach chart. In a variation, the system may both automatically retrieve and automatically enter the desired data into the flight plan, thereby relieving the pilot of both the searching and data-entry tasks. The system may include a database, a screen, a control, and a controller. | 04-14-2011 |
20130141268 | MULTI-LINK TRANSPONDER FOR AIRCRAFT AND METHOD OF PROVIDING MULTI-LINK TRANSPONDER CAPABILITY TO AN AIRCRAFT HAVING AN EXISTING TRANSPONDER - A transponder system that is adapted to be positioned in an aircraft includes a transponder that is adapted to transmit information pertaining to the aircraft in which the transponder is positioned includes at least one receiver that is adapted to receive information including information pertaining to another aircraft. The receiver(s) is adapted to receive different types of data on multiple different frequencies. A display, which may be integral with the system housing or remotely mounted, is adapted to display (i) information received by said receiver and/or (ii) information to guide user input selection of information transmitted by said transponder. The housing houses the transponder, the receiver and, in one embodiment, the display. The existing transponder in the aircraft can be removed thereby leaving an opening in the aircraft and the transponder installed in the opening. | 06-06-2013 |
20130307717 | HARMONIZING CODE FROM INDEPENDENT AIRBORNE AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS - An Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system, and method of harmonizing a transponder Squawk code and an ADS-B system, ensures that a Squawk code broadcast by the ADS-B system matches the transponder Squawk code. The transponder Squawk code is transmitted from a transponder positioned onboard an aircraft and the transmitted transponder Squawk code with a device positioned onboard the aircraft. A Squawk code input of an ADS-B Squawk code to be transmitted with the ADS-B system is received. The ADS-B Squawk code is compared with the received transmitter Squawk code using a comparator and the pilot is informed whether the transmitter Squawk code matches the ADS-B Squawk code. A message formatter generates a message that includes the ADS-B Squawk code. A wireless transmitter broadcasts the ADS-B Squawk code generated by the message formatter. | 11-21-2013 |
20160109567 | HARMONIZING CODE FROM INDEPENDENT AIRBORNE AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS - An Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system, and method of harmonizing a transponder Squawk code and an ADS-B system, ensures that a Squawk code broadcast by the ADS-B system matches the transponder Squawk code. The transponder Squawk code is transmitted from a transponder positioned onboard an aircraft, and the transmitted transponder Squawk code is received by a device positioned onboard the aircraft in which the transponder is installed. The ADS-B system is updated with the received transmitter squawk code. The squawk code is transmitted using the ADS-B system. | 04-21-2016 |
Jason Watson, Hastings, MI US
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20130105605 | Flow Shaper For Use In Corridor Sprinkler | 05-02-2013 |
20150075334 | Sprinkler Wrench Protective Cover - A sprinkler wrench for installing a sprinkler includes a base having a tool engaging portion. A sidewall extends from the base and a sprinkler engaging portion extends from the sidewall. The sprinkler engaging portion includes a pair of oppositely facing surfaces defining an outer perimeter and a recess including two opposing flats. A protective boot cover is removably attached to the sprinkler engaging portion and includes flat cover portions covering the two opposing flats. | 03-19-2015 |
Jeffery L. Watson, Ithaca, MI US
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20120306156 | COMPRESSOR SEAL - The present invention is an apparatus for sealing in a compressor having a compressor housing and a rotatable shaft extending through the compressor housing, with a pressure seal having a first sealing member and a first sealing lip abutting and adjacent to, respectively, said housing and rotatable shaft, and a seal guide attached to the compressor housing and extending radially inward toward the rotatable shaft for maintaining alignment of the pressure seal. | 12-06-2012 |
John D. Watson, Sand Point, MI US
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20100209865 | Kiln Lid Lift Apparatus - A kiln having a body with an internal chamber accessible via an opening which normally is closed by a closure that is movable. Lift apparatus effects movements of the closure between its closed and opened positions. The lift apparatus includes an arm which overlies the closure and is pivoted to a support independently of the kiln body for rotation about a second axis that is spaced a selected distance from the axis about which the closure rocks. The lift arm is connected to the closure by a pivot coupling which maintains the lift arm and the closure substantially parallel and uniformly spaced apart throughout the movements of the closure. The pivotal connection of the lift arm to the closure enables relative movement of the lift arm and the closure during movements thereof to avoid imposing appreciable stress on either the arm or the closure. | 08-19-2010 |
Jon Roland Watson, Canton, MI US
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20160107497 | SPRING ISOLATORS AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS INCORPORATING SAME - A spring isolator for a wheel suspension may include a first side configured to rest on a spring plate of the suspension. The spring isolator may also include a second side, opposite the first side, configured to receive a last coil of a coil spring of the suspension to support the coil spring on the spring plate. The first side may have at least one cavity extending through a thickness of the isolator toward the second side. An elasticity of the isolator between the first and second sides may prevent the last coil from breaking contact with the second side during operation of the suspension. | 04-21-2016 |
Joseph Benjamin Watson, Royal Oak, MI US
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20120283996 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COMPUTER AIDED VEHICLE SEAT DESIGN - Various embodiments relate to methods and systems for computer-aided design. Modification size and/or position design data may be received at a computer for a first vehicle component having a functional and/or spatial relationship with a second vehicle component also having size and/or position design data. The size and/or position design data for the second vehicle component may be automatically updating at the computer based on the modification size and/or position design data for the first vehicle component. Based on the modification size and/or position design data and the updated size and/or position design data, a compliance status with one or more design standards defined for the vehicle component(s) for the first vehicle component or the second vehicle component may be determined. | 11-08-2012 |
Joseph Benjamin Watson, Lincoln Park, MI US
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20100237676 | ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT HAVING MULTIPLE HORIZONTAL PIVOT POINTS - A system comprising a seat having upper and lower members, a restraint, and a connector assembly having first and second members connected with the restraint and the seat. The first member has a top and a bottom, with the top being connected to the restraint and being pivotally connected to the upper member at an upper pivot point. The second member has a top and a bottom, with the top being pivotally connected to the bottom of the first member at a middle pivot point, and the bottom being pivotally connected to the lower member at a lower pivot point. The upper and lower pivot points are fixed relative to the seat. The first member pivots about the upper pivot point and the second member pivots about the lower pivot point. Aft movement of the middle pivot point results in fore movement of the restraint. | 09-23-2010 |
Keith J. Watson, Midland, MI US
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20100076208 | HYDRO-OXIDATION PROCESS USING A CATALYST PREPARED FROM A GOLD CLUSTER COMPLEX - A process and catalyst for the hydro-oxidation of an olefin having three or more carbon atoms, such as propylene, to form an olefin oxide, such as propylene oxide. The process involves contacting the olefin with oxygen in the presence of hydrogen and a hydro-oxidation catalyst under reaction conditions; the catalyst comprising gold nanoparticles deposited on a nanoporous titanium-containing support, prepared by depositing a gold-ligand cluster complex onto the support to form a catalyst precursor, and then heating and/or chemically treating the catalyst precursor to form the hydro-oxidation catalyst composition. The hydro-oxidation catalyst exhibits stabilized catalyst activity, enhanced lifetime, and improved hydrogen efficiency. | 03-25-2010 |
Ryan W. Watson, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20140133043 | INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY - An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror reflective element having at least one transparent or glass substrate and a mirror reflector established at a surface of the at least one transparent or glass substrate. A mirror backplate is disposed to the rear of the mirror reflective element. A mounting base is configured for attachment at an interior portion of a vehicle. The mounting base includes a ball member. A socket element is formed separate from the mirror backplate and the mounting base. The socket element is attachable at the mirror backplate and is configured to pivotally attach to the ball member of the mounting base. With the socket element attached at the mirror backplate, the socket element pivotally attaches to the ball member to pivotally mount the mirror backplate and the mirror reflective element at the mounting base. | 05-15-2014 |
Scott Watson, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20150174993 | VEHICLE DOOR STRUCTURE - A vehicle door structure includes a panel and a bracket. A window opening in the panel has an edge extending along a lower periphery of the window opening from a first side to a second side of the window opening. The edge defines a seal supporting lip and a glass installation slot. The seal supporting lip extends from the first side of the window opening toward the second side of the window opening to a terminal end of the seal supporting lip. The glass installation slot begins at the terminal end of the seal supporting lip and ends proximate the second side of the window opening. The bracket is removably attached to the panel filling the glass installation slot. The bracket has a lip extension aligned with the seal supporting lip extending from the terminal end of the seal supporting lip to the second side of the window opening. | 06-25-2015 |
Scott Watson, Novi, MI US
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20130019538 | VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE - A first seal installed on a first body structure has a first sealing surface extending in a vertical direction and a first sealing projection spaced apart from the first sealing surface. A second seal installed on a second body structure has a second sealing surface extending in the vertical direction and a second sealing projection spaced apart from the second sealing surface. With the second body structure in a closed position and adjacent the first body structure, the second sealing surface contacts the first sealing surface to form a first vertical sealing line between the first and second body structures and the second sealing projection contacts the first sealing projection to form a second vertical sealing line between the first and second body structures along at least upper portions of the first and second body structures by elastic deformation of at least one of the first and second sealing projections. | 01-24-2013 |
20130187404 | VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE - A first seal is installed on one of a first body structure and a second body structure. The first seal has a first sealing surface and a first sealing projection. A second seal is installed on the other of the first body structure and the second body structure, the second seal having a second sealing surface and a second sealing projection. The first and second sealing surfaces and the first and second sealing projections are positioned such that with the second body structure in a closed position and adjacent the first body structure, the second sealing surface contacts the first sealing surface to form a first sealing line between the first and second body structures, and the second sealing projection contacts the first sealing projection to form a second sealing line between the first and second body structures, with the second sealing line spaced apart from the first sealing line. | 07-25-2013 |
Scott Richard Watson, Novi, MI US
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20100219648 | Door gap adjustment for a motor vehicle - A vehicle includes a vehicle body defining an opening, a door, and an adjustable wedge assembly. The door is mounted to the body for movement between an open position, wherein doors are disposed within the opening, and an open position, wherein the doors are at least partially outside of the opening. The adjustable wedge assembly includes a base portion fixed to one of the vehicle body and the door, and a wedge portion movable relative to the base portion between a plurality of positions including an outboard position, an inboard position and at least one intermediate position between the outboard position and the inboard position. A contact surface os disposed on one of the vehicle body and the door opposite the wedge portion. A spacer is removably attached to one of the wedge portion and the contact surface during assembly of the vehicle, wherein the wedge portion and the contact surface are positioned so that the spacer is interposed between and in engagement with the contact surface and the wedge when the door is moved from the open position to the closed position during assembly of the vehicle. A mechanism is provided to fix the position of the wedge portion relative to the base portion after the door moves from the open to the closed position during assembly of the vehicle. | 09-02-2010 |
Stanley Watson, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090019557 | FGF2-RELATED METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING DEPRESSION - The present application relates to the treatment and diagnosis of mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, major depression disorder and schizophrenia. The invention provides novel diagnostic markers and assays, as well as research tools for the development and discovery of agents and compounds which are useful for treating patients who suffer from mental illness. | 01-15-2009 |
20090117565 | Compositions and methods for diagnosis and treating mood disorders - The present invention provides methods for diagnosing mental disorders such as mood disorders, including bipolar disorder I and II and major depression; The invention also provides methods of identifying modulators of such mental disorders as well as methods of using these modulators to treat patients suffering from such mental disorders. | 05-07-2009 |
20110092433 | FGF9-RELATED METHODS FOR TREATING ANXIETY - The present application relates to the treatment of anxiety in a subject. The invention provides novel diagnostic markers and assays, as well as agents and compounds useful for treating patients who suffer from mental illnesses and anxiety disorders. | 04-21-2011 |
20110224144 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING MENTAL DISORDERS - The present invention provides methods for diagnosing mental disorders (e.g., psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia). The invention also provides methods of identifying modulators of such mental disorders as well as methods of using these modulators to treat patients suffering from such mental disorders. | 09-15-2011 |
20120277159 | METHODS FOR TREATING DEPRESSION USING NCAM PEPTIDE MIMETICS - The present application relates to the treatment and diagnosis of mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, major depression disorder and schizophrenia. The invention provides novel diagnostic markers and assays, as well as research tools for the development and discovery of agents and compounds which are useful for treating patients who suffer from mental illness. | 11-01-2012 |
20150203545 | METHODS FOR TREATING PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS OR SYMPTOMS THEREOF USING NCAM PEPTIDE MIMETICS - The present invention provides methods for treating or alleviating one or more symptoms of depression and/or anxiety in a subject comprising administering an effective amount of an NCAM peptide mimetic to the subject. The symptoms of depression and/or anxiety are typically observed in or associated with a neurological condition. The present invention also provides methods for treating a neurological condition such as a psychiatric disorder in a subject comprising administering an effective amount of an NCAM peptide mimetic to the subject. | 07-23-2015 |
Stanley J. Watson, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20080199866 | SNP DETECTION AND OTHER METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING AND TREATING BIPOLAR DISORDER AND OTHER AILMENTS - The present application relates to the use of SNPs and differential exon expression to characterize, diagnose or treat bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses, such as major depressive disorder and schizophrenia. | 08-21-2008 |
20110014610 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS - The present invention provides methods for diagnosing mental disorders (e.g., psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and mood disorders such as major depression disorder and bipolar disorder). The invention also provides methods of identifying modulators of such mental disorders as well as methods of using these modulators to treat patients suffering from such mental disorders. | 01-20-2011 |
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Tim A. Watson, Lake, MI US
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20080202203 | Piston delamination testing apparatus - A piston testing apparatus is provided including a housing having an inner wall and defining a cavity therethrough; a piston disposed in the housing cavity and having a polymer coating deposited thereon, wherein the polymer coating of the piston contacts the housing inner wall; a connecting rod coupled to the piston; and an actuating means coupled to the connecting rod and configured to provide a reciprocating movement of the piston through the cavity. An injection plate for the piston testing apparatus and a method for challenging an adhesion of the polymer coating to the piston are also described. | 08-28-2008 |
Tom Watson, Saline, MI US
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20080271718 | Method for Fuel Vapor Canister Purging - A method of controlling fuel vapor purging in a hybrid electric vehicle capable of selectively operating an internal combustion engine is provided. The method includes, determining a fuel tank condition parameter based on an amount of liquid fuel residing in a fuel tank of the hybrid electric vehicle and a duration since the previous fuel tank filling event, in response to the fuel tank condition parameter exceeding a threshold limit, initiating operation of the internal combustion engine and purging fuel vapor from the fuel vapor canister for a predetermined duration, and in response to the fuel tank condition parameter being less than the threshold limit, selectively purging fuel vapor from the fuel vapor canister based on an engine operating condition. | 11-06-2008 |
20100307464 | Method for Fuel Vapor Canister Purging - A method of controlling fuel vapor purging in a hybrid electric vehicle capable of selectively operating an engine includes initiating purging in response to an amount of liquid fuel residing in a fuel tank of the hybrid electric vehicle and a duration since the previous fuel tank filling event. | 12-09-2010 |
20120111308 | Method for Fuel Vapor Canister Purging - A method of controlling fuel vapor purging in a hybrid electric vehicle capable of selectively operating an engine is disclosed. In one example, the method includes initiating purging in response to an amount of liquid fuel residing in a fuel tank of the hybrid electric vehicle and a duration since the previous fuel tank filling event. | 05-10-2012 |
W. Watson, Belleville, MI US
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20090001976 | MAGNETIC CRASH SENSOR - A time-varying signal is applied to at least one coil in magnetic communication with at least a portion of a vehicle susceptible to deformation responsive to a crash. A sense resistor in series with the at least one coil provides for detecting a current therethrough responsive to a voltage thereacross. The current is responsive to a magnetic condition affecting the magnetic field generated by the at least one coil, responsive to the reluctance of a magnetic circuit with which the at least one coil is in magnetic communication, and responsive to associated eddy currents in proximal conductive elements, responsive to the magnetic field generated by the at least one coil. | 01-01-2009 |
William Todd Watson, Belleville, MI US
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20080211646 | MAGNETIC CRASH SENSOR - At least one time-varying signal is applied to a plurality of coil elements in cooperative relationship with and spanning different portions of a vehicle. The coil elements generate an associated plurality of magnetic field components that interact with the vehicle. At least one detection circuit generates a detected signal responsive to signal components from the coil elements so as to provide for detecting a change in a magnetic condition of the vehicle. | 09-04-2008 |
20090167300 | MAGNETIC CRASH SENSOR - At least one time-varying signal is applied to a plurality of coil elements in cooperative relationship with and spanning different portions of a vehicle. The coil elements generate an associated plurality of magnetic field components that interact with the vehicle. At least one detection circuit generates a detected signal responsive to signal components from the coil elements so as to provide for detecting a change in a magnetic condition of the vehicle. | 07-02-2009 |
20090319212 | MAGNETIC CRASH SENSOR - A magnetic field is generated by at least one coil in magnetic communication with at least a portion of a vehicle responsive to a first time-varying signal operatively coupled to the at least one coil in series with a sense resistor. A second signal is generated responsive to a voltage across the sense resistor and is response to a magnetic condition of the at least one coil, which is response to the magnetic communication of the at least one coil with the portion of the vehicle. | 12-24-2009 |
20110029203 | Occupant classification system - A system for classifying an occupant located on a seating surface of a vehicle seat. The system includes a movable element and an electrode located in the vehicle seat. A sensing circuit is provided to supply a signal to the conductor. The sensing circuit also includes measurement electronics configured to measure the signal to the conductor and the vibration of the moveable element. A controller is configured to discriminate between different types of objects located on the seating surface based on changes in the signal being supplied to the conductor and the vibration of the moveable element. | 02-03-2011 |
20120150387 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A VEHICLE DRIVER - A system and method configured to receive and improve the quality of image data used to determine the condition of a vehicle driver is provided. The system and method includes a camera positioned to detect image data of the vehicle driver, a lighting system positioned to illuminate an interior of the vehicle, and a controller configured to receive the detected image data and to make a determination of the quality of the image data, alter the lighting system based on the determined image data quality, and determine a condition of the driver based on the received image data. | 06-14-2012 |