Holmes, MI
Alan G. Holmes, Clarkson, MI US
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20120312122 | HYBRID POWERTRAIN WITH OPERATOR SELECTABLE ELECTRIC PROPULSION MODE - A powertrain for a vehicle includes an engine and a transmission having an input member, an output member, and a neutral state in which torque is not transmitted from the input member to the output member. A first motor/generator is coupled to the engine. A second motor/generator is coupled with vehicle wheels directly or indirectly through the transmission. The first motor/generator acts as a generator when powered by the engine to provide electric power to the second motor/generator. The second motor/generator acts as a motor when receiving electric power from a battery or from the first motor/generator. A shift selector is moved by a vehicle operator to establish an electric propulsion mode in which the transmission is in the neutral state and the second motor/generator functions as a motor. | 12-13-2012 |
Alan Glen Holmes, Clarkston, MI US
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20090302151 | Aircraft with fixed, swinging and folding wings - An aircraft with wings that may be fixed for flight and which swing and fold for storage and for maneuvering and otherwise operating the aircraft while not in flight is disclosed. An embodiment includes wings which swing backwards and through the body of the aircraft and then fold by drooping elevons which span the trailing edges of the wings along the sides of the body. Another embodiment includes wings which swing forward and control surfaces which fold upwards at the sides of the aircraft. The invention provides for a narrow width for the aircraft when not in flight using a simple mechanism. | 12-10-2009 |
Allen W. Holmes, Westland, MI US
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20110254332 | VEHICLE SEAT BUCKLE - A seat buckle apparatus for use in a vehicle seat assembly having a seat back, a seat base, and a base portion, the seat buckle apparatus comprising a bracket member having a first end and a second end, the bracket member for coupling to the vehicle seat; a first belt buckle portion for being movably supported to the vehicle seat and having an upper end, a lower end, and an engagement member for engaging the bracket member; and wherein the bracket member will prevent the upper end of the belt buckle from contacting the seat back when the seat back is folded down on the seat base. | 10-20-2011 |
20120062010 | ROTATING HEAD RESTS - A head rest for a seat assembly includes a rotation mechanism that allows the head rest to rotate with respect to the seat assembly. The rotation mechanism may allow the head rest to incline when in a raised position to provide clearance for an occupant seated in the seat assembly. The rotation mechanism also may allow the head rest to rotate outward from the seat assembly when in a lowered position to displace the occupant with respect to the seat assembly. | 03-15-2012 |
Bernard Holmes, Mason, MI US
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20150182798 | EXERCISE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A web-based system configured to interact with users of mechanical exercise equipment is provided. The system includes a sensor configured to transform repetitive actions from a mechanical apparatus, such as an exercise machine, into electrical signals or switch closures. A count recorder communicates with the sensor to obtain the data. A computing device receives the data from the count recorder and converts and processes the data into measurable data content. A remote application server is accessible by a plurality of computing devices and is operable to communicate with the computing devices through a web-based application. The web-based application can receive and display the data set through the local computing device. The data set is viewable by one or more users through the web-based application. The web-based application allows for users of the application to view other user's activity in near real-time. | 07-02-2015 |
Brian Holmes, Peterburg, MI US
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20110049778 | FLEXIBLE FIXTURE SYSTEM FOR MACHINING OPERATIONS - A flexible fixture system for a CNC machine is coupled to a base fixture. The flexible fixture includes quick connects that connect with the base fixture in order to allow hydraulic fluid, air, and water to be communicated from the base fixture to the flexible fixture system. The flexible fixture system includes features operable to hold a workpiece within the CNC machine. The flexible fixture system is modular and may be swapped out for a different flexible fixture in order to allow other operations to be performed on the workpiece. | 03-03-2011 |
20130031961 | RECONFIGURABLE LEAK TESTING SYSTEM - A reconfigurable leak testing system includes a leak testing station, an off-shuttle disposed adjacent to the leak testing station, and a fixture cartridge that is translatable between the off-shuttle and the leak testing station. The fixture cartridge is configured to selectively couple with the leak testing station and includes an upper fixture, a lower fixture, and a plurality of actuatable testing features. The fixture cartridge is configured to receive a part between the upper fixture and lower fixture, and the plurality of actuatable testing features are configured to contact the received part to create a closed volume adjacent the part, wherein the closed volume may be pressurized via a pressurized fluid, and examined for leaks. | 02-07-2013 |
20130031962 | RECONFIGURABLE LEAK TESTING SYSTEM - A reconfigurable leak testing system is provided that includes a leak testing station and at least one off-shuttle cart removably attachable to the leak testing station. A fixture cartridge is translatable between the off-shuttle cart and the leak testing station. The fixture cartridge is configured to selectively couple with the leak testing station. The fixture cartridge includes an upper fixture, a lower fixture, and an actuatable testing feature. The fixture cartridge is configured to receive a part between the upper fixture and lower fixture. The actuatable testing feature is configured to contact the part. A closed volume is defined at least partially by the actuatable testing feature and the part. | 02-07-2013 |
Eric Holmes, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090140506 | MOTOR VEHICLE ADJUSTABLE TOE LINK - A toe link for the suspension system of a vehicle includes means for adjusting the axial length of the toe link while preventing relative rotation of the extending ends of the toe link. | 06-04-2009 |
20110095451 | METHOD OF MAKING A MULTILAYERED DUPLEX MATERIAL ARTICLE - Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a multilayered duplex material article. The method comprises providing a first layer from a non-cast material and a second layer from a cast material wherein the second layer is made from a material with a lower melting point than the first layer. In one embodiment the first layer is a wrought alloy and the second layer is cast onto the first layer. | 04-28-2011 |
20140153999 | RESTRICTED BALL JOINT - A restricted ball joint may include a passage that has a sidewall, which restricts the oscillation of the ball joint by restricting the range of motion of a shaft or stud that extends at least partially into the passage and makes contact with the sidewall when the ball joint is at a point of maximum oscillation. The ball joint may be restricted in one, two, or three axes. Restricting the ball joint in one or more axes may reduce stress on the ball joint due to flop because the loading of a vehicle tie rod may be carried by the neck of the shaft or by a stud extending from the ball shaft away from the stud when the passage is located opposite the shaft. | 06-05-2014 |
20160059651 | Control Arm and a Method for Forming the Same - A method for forming a control arm is provided. The method includes providing an insert and a mold and also includes overcasting the insert within a metal in the mold. The insert defines a recess that is shaped for receiving a mating component. After the insert is overcast within the metal, the mating component may be positioned or mounted within the recess of the insert. A related control arm is also provided. | 03-03-2016 |
Garrett R. Holmes, Lake Orion, MI US
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20140361206 | MONO BEARING ONE PIECE CORE SOLENOID - A solenoid valve assembly is provided which includes a ferromagnetic casing forming a generally tubular envelope, a flux tube integrally formed with the casing and extending axially generally there from defining and axially extending annular space there between, the flux tube having a first portion connected with the casing and a second portion integral with the first portion be divided there from by a flux choke, and also including an armature aligned and slidably mounted within the flux tube for imparting movement to a valve member. | 12-11-2014 |
20150192042 | FIVE-WAY OIL CONTROL VALVE WITH INTEGRATED VENTING SPOOL - A fluid flow control valve ( | 07-09-2015 |
20150233488 | TWO-WAY FLOW CONTROL SOLENOID WITH AN AUTO PRESSURE REGULATING FEATURE - A solenoid valve is provided having a hydraulic body that provides one of the poles for the solenoid valve. The hydraulic body has a central bore providing a bearing surface for an armature having an integral poppet. The poppet seals with a valve seat integral to the hydraulic body. | 08-20-2015 |
Garrett R. Holmes, Ortonville, MI US
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20100139795 | DIRECT-ACTING PILOT PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID - The present invention is directed to a solenoid valve having a valve body with a fluid passage extending at least partially through the valve body. A supply port is disposed through the valve body and is operably connected to the fluid passage. The supply port introduces fluid medium from, such as hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid or some other suitable fluid from a pressure source such as a pump. A control port is also disposed through the valve body and is operably connected to the fluid passage. An exhaust port is also disposed through the valve body and is operably connected to the fluid passage. Between the control port and the supply port and the exhaust port there is a valve member that is operably disposed in the fluid passage. This is accomplished by way of a bore extending at least partially through the valve member. A metering orifice connects the fluid passage or exhaust port with the bore of the valve member. | 06-10-2010 |
20120018656 | DIE CAST SLEEVE WITH STABILITY ENHANCEMENT FEATURES OCCUPYING A SMALL PACKAGE SPACE - In a preferred embodiment, the present solenoid control valve is provided which has a valve sleeve having upper and lower feedback chambers which are connected to control pressure by an exterior surface longitudinal slot or slots. | 01-26-2012 |
20130333773 | TWO-STAGE VARIABLE FORCE SOLENOID - A two-stage, variable force, solenoid control valve ( | 12-19-2013 |
20150144820 | METHOD FOR SOLENOID MOTOR VENTING WITH CONTAMINATION PROTECTION VIA A HYDRAULIC SLEEVE - A solenoid valve is provided having a hydraulic body with an undulated expansion artery to prevent an exchange of fluid between an interior of the hydraulic body and the exterior of the solenoid valve. | 05-28-2015 |
George Holmes, Plymouth, MI US
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20080296924 | VEHICLE DOOR STRUCTURES HAVING ANTI-CHIPPING PERFORMANCE - Embodiments of a vehicle door structure are provided, wherein the door structure comprises a door panel configured to couple to a vehicle frame. The door panel comprises at least one clip receptacle disposed on a lower portion of the door panel. The vehicle door structure comprise a molding component comprising at least one clip, wherein the molding component is flush mounted to the lower portion of the door panel, wherein the at least one clip engages the least one clip receptacle of the door panel. | 12-04-2008 |
20160076286 | CLOSURE ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING AN INTEGRATED ARTICULATING CLOSURE HINGE AND COVER - A closure assembly is provided including a closure having a closure hinge, a closure hinge cover and a linkage between the closure and the cover. When the closure is in a closed position, the cover extends in a plane overlying the closure hinge. When the closure is an opened position the cover is displaced to an open position to allow the closure hinge to pass through the plane that the cover assumes when the closure is closed. | 03-17-2016 |
George William Holmes, Plymouth, MI US
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20100154314 | Rear Edge Side Window Catch Assemblies for Vehicles - A rear edge side window catch assembly for a vehicle side window may include a rear edge side window guide and a side window catch bracket. The rear edge side window guide may include an upper end, a lower end and a substantially U-shaped channel formed by an exterior side wall and an interior side wall connected by a back wall. The channel may extend substantially the entire length between the upper end and the lower end. The side window catch bracket may include a connection section and a catch section, wherein the connection section may connect to the rear edge side window guide and the catch section may extend from the rear edge side window guide along the exterior side wall in a direction towards an opening of the channel. | 06-24-2010 |
Gerald J. Holmes, Livonia, MI US
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20090044695 | Spring assisted articulating window armor system - In the spring assisted articulating window armor system invention, lightweight opaque armor is stored in the down position when not needed. When the armor is needed, a locking pin is released and two air cylinders or gas springs move the armor into the protected position. Then the upper half is hinged to the lower half and the upper armor is raised into position and the locking pin is reinstalled to hold the armor in position. The system in the down position allows for a complete unobstructed viewing area. In the semi-deployed or partial up position, the system provides partial ballistic coverage for the occupant, and still allows for some occupant vision capability. In the fully deployed, or full up position, the system provides full ballistic coverage for the occupant. | 02-19-2009 |
Jeffrey Randolph Holmes, Plymouth, MI US
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20140004994 | HYBRID VEHICLE AND ASSOCIATED CONTROL METHOD | 01-02-2014 |
20140005866 | HYBRID VEHICLE AND ASSOCIATED ENGINE START AND STOP CONTROL METHOD | 01-02-2014 |
20140350766 | HYBRID VEHICLE AND ASSOCIATED CONTROL METHOD - A hybrid vehicle and method of control are disclosed wherein the ratio of engine speed to vehicle speed varies continuously in some operating modes and is controlled to simulate a discrete ratio transmission in other operating modes. The disclosure specifies the method of controlling the engine speed and the combined output torque of the engine and at least one traction motor in each of the operating modes. Transitions among operating modes occur in response to driver movement of a shift lever, driver operation of shift selectors, and changes in vehicle speed. | 11-27-2014 |
Kail Holmes, Vestaburg, MI US
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20130000784 | STUMP GRINDER HAVING AN AUTOMATIC DEPTH CONTROL SYSTEM - An automatic depth controlled cutting assembly for a stump grinder includes a cutting assembly operatively attached to a stump grinder for engaging and grinding a stump, an actuating assembly to actuate movement of the cutting assembly relative to the stump, and an automatic depth control system cooperating with the actuating assembly to automatically control a depth of the cutting assembly relative to the stump. | 01-03-2013 |
Mark Holmes, Troy, MI US
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20150096725 | TANK FOR HEAT EXCHANGER - A tank for a heat exchanger includes a tank member and a base member. The tank member has one of a pre-crimped tab and a slot portion on a first lateral side. The pre-crimped tab is bent outward from a longitudinal axis. The slot portion has a throughhole. The base member has the other of the pre-crimped tab and the slot portion on the first lateral side. The tank member and the base member are fitted together to define an inner cavity therebetween. The pre-crimped tab is inserted in the throughhole on the first lateral side. One of the tank member and the base member is crimped to the other of the tank member and the base member on a second lateral side. | 04-09-2015 |
Nigel John Holmes, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20120242826 | MULTI-SPECTRAL IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SURFACE INSPECTION THEREWITH - A multi-spectral imaging system includes a first light source that emits a first wavelength and a second light source that emits a second wavelength different than the first wavelength. The system further includes a camera having a lens, a beam splitter downstream of the lens and a pair of sensors downstream of the beam splitter. The lens is configured to focus the first and second wavelengths onto separate ones of the sensors, and the beam splitter allows one of the first wavelength or the second wavelength to pass through the beam splitter, and the other of the first wavelength or the second wavelength to be reflected off the beam splitter. One of the pair of sensors is configured to receive the first wavelength to produce a first image and the other of the sensors is configured to receive the second wavelength to produce a second image different from the first image. | 09-27-2012 |
Robert Holmes, Summit Township, MI US
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20160093451 | LIGHTED CIRCUIT BREAKER STATUS INDICATION DEVICE - A lighted circuit breaker status indication device includes a light guide made of one of transparent and translucent material. At least one light source is configured to illuminate the light guide. The light source is coupled to a circuit breaker by at least one electrical contact. A status circuit path of the light circuit breaker status indication device is coupled to the circuit breaker and configured to provide power to the light source when the circuit breaker is both energized and open, and not to provide power to the light source when the circuit breaker is one of not energized and closed. | 03-31-2016 |
Ron Holmes, Midland, MI US
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20110228268 | Method Of Analyzing A Composition Containing Impurities - A method of analyzing a composition and a method of processing the composition are provided. The composition contains impurities and has a boiling point less than ambient temperature and/or a vapor pressure greater than water at 14.5 ° C. The method of analyzing the composition comprises a step of providing the composition in a liquid state within a vessel. The composition is chilled in the liquid state within the vessel at a temperature below the boiling point of the composition, thereby maintaining the composition in the liquid state. The chilled composition in the vessel is converted to produce at least one of a vaporized composition and a nebulized composition, which converted composition is introduced into an analytical device. A measurement of content of the impurities of the composition is obtained from the analytical device. The method of processing the composition includes the same steps as the method of analyzing the composition, and but further requires that at least a portion of the composition remains in the supply tank. | 09-22-2011 |