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Alfred M. Allen, Leonard, MI US
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20080198617 | LED Adaptive Forward Lighting Systems - An LED adaptive forward lighting system for an automotive vehicle comprises a headlamp housing fixed to the vehicle for mounting LED lamp units having fixed light beam directions. The LED lamp units each have mounting pivots and link pivots that are spaced from one another to provide lever arms. The mounting pivots mount the LED lamp units on a bezel within the housing. A link is provided both to the link pivots on the LED lamp units and to an axially translational shaft driven by a motor that is restrained with respect to the vehicle. When the drive shaft reciprocates, the LED lamp units rotate and shift the direction of the light beams thereof with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. | 08-21-2008 |
20100157617 | Vehicle Lamp Assembly - The present invention provides various lamp assembly configurations for motorized vehicles. In one embodiment, the lamp assembly includes a light source, such as a light emitting diode (LED) module, that is operable to generate light. The light source is attached to the vehicle structure, located on the interior of the vehicle adjacent to the aperture. A light guide is operatively connected to the light source. The light guide is configured to transmit light generated by the light source to preselected locations along the exterior of the vehicle structure, and diffuse the light. The light guide is attached to the vehicle structure, located on the exterior of the vehicle adjacent to the aperture in opposing relation to the light source. The cross-sectional area of the aperture formed through the vehicle structure is less than the cross-sectional areas of the LED module body and the light emitting segment of the light guide. | 06-24-2010 |
Boyd K. Allen, North Adams, MI US
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20100196106 | BROACH SHAVING APPARATUS | 08-05-2010 |
Christopher D. Allen, Eastpointe, MI US
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20080308073 | EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER HAVING AN INTEGRAL MEMBRANE - An evaporative emissions canister for use in an automotive evaporative emission system to control emission of fuel vapors to the atmosphere. The canister includes an integrally molded housing having a circumferential side member, a top member and a bottom member; a hydrocarbon-adsorbing material disposed therein so as to provide a vapor adsorbent chamber for adsorbing hydrocarbon fuel vapor flowing therethrough; and an internal membrane located above the vapor adsorbent chamber in the fresh air side of the adsorbent chamber for preventing the fuel vapor molecules from passing through the internal membrane while allowing the air molecules to pass therethrough. The internal membrane is characterized as a cellular fibular material having physical properties sufficient to effectively cause any fuel vapor component molecules and associated pollutants to be sufficiently filtered or separated on the membrane while allowing fresh air molecules to pass freely therethrough. | 12-18-2008 |
20080308074 | EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER WITH EXTERNAL MEMBRANE - An evaporative emissions system is used in an automotive evaporative emission system including a fuel tank coupled to an automotive engine to control emission of fuel vapors to the atmosphere. The system includes (1) an evaporative emissions canister comprising a unitary molded housing having a circumferential side member, a top member and a bottom member; a hydrocarbon-adsorbing material disposed therein so as to provide a vapor adsorbent chamber for adsorbing hydrocarbon fuel vapor flowing therethrough; and (2) a second housing containing a membrane, the second housing located adjacent the fresh air line of the evaporative emissions canister for preventing fuel vapor molecules and pollutants associated therewith, from passing through the membrane while allowing the air molecules to pass therethrough. A method is provided for preventing or substantially reducing hydrocarbon emissions to the atmosphere. | 12-18-2008 |
20080308075 | AUTOMOTIVE FUEL SYSTEM FOR SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCING HYDROCARBON EMISSIONS INTO THE ATMOSPHERE, AND METHOD - An evaporative emissions system is used in an automotive evaporative emission system including a fuel tank coupled to an automotive engine to control emission of fuel vapors to the atmosphere. The system includes an evaporative emissions canister comprising a first molded housing having a circumferential side member, a top member and a bottom member; a hydrocarbon-adsorbing material disposed therein so as to provide a vapor adsorbent chamber for adsorbing hydrocarbon fuel vapor flowing therethrough; and an auxiliary housing containing a carbon-coated reticulated material, the reticulated housing located in the fresh air line of the evaporative emissions canister for preventing fuel vapor molecules from passing through the carbon-coated reticulated material while allowing the air molecules to pass therethrough. A method is provided for preventing or reducing hydrocarbon emissions to the atmosphere. | 12-18-2008 |
Clyde Allen, Columbiaville, MI US
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20090266012 | HURRICANE SHUTTER SYSTEM - A shutter assembly for protecting an opening in a structure. The shutter assembly includes a first shutter and a second shutter. Each of the shutters have an attachment end and a free end and defining a width between the corresponding attachment end and the corresponding free end and each present an outer surface. An impact-resistant sheet is disposed on each outer surface. A plurality of hinges are adapted to pivotally couple each shutter to the structure at the attachment end for allowing the shutter to pivot between an open position and a closed position. A crossbar is sized to span the first shutter and the second shutter and terminate at or before the attachment ends of the shutters. A plurality of studs are disposed in linear alignment across the shutters. The crossbar is adapted to engage the studs for securing the shutters in the closed position. | 10-29-2009 |
20110185665 | POLYMERIC BUILDING PRODUCT AND METHOD OF MAKING - A method of forming a polymeric building product having a color variation simulating natural building material includes introducing base color pellets having a base color into the barrel and providing a plurality of first colorant shots and second colorant shots. The first and second colorant shots are repeatedly introduced to the base color pellets in an alternating pattern. By repeatedly introducing at least one first colorant shot and at least one second colorant shot to the base color pellets in an alternating pattern, the barrel is in a constant state of purging. As one melted colorant shot is purged and replaced by another melted colorant shot, the melted composition includes streaks in the shape of swirls, wisps, etc., which advantageously creates color variations that simulate natural building material. | 08-04-2011 |
20140202109 | SIDING PANEL SYSTEM WITH RANDOMIZED ELEMENTS - A siding system includes a plurality of siding panels having a substrate formed to define a plurality of decorative units. Each of the decorative units includes an average unit distance that is equal to the sum of an average width of the decorative units, and an average width of keyways separating the decorative units. An actual centerline of each of the decorative units is horizontally located within a maximum offset tolerance of a theoretical horizontal center of each of the decorative units. The theoretical horizontal center of each of the decorative units is located at a center location distance measured from a first vertical edge of the substrate. A second siding panel is disposed vertically above a first siding panel when attached to the wall surface. The second siding panel is horizontally offset relative to the first siding panel a panel offset distance. | 07-24-2014 |
20140283575 | PIVOT LINK FOR BENDING BRAKE - A pivot link for interconnecting a locking bar and a pivoting arm of a sheet bending brake includes an arm portion and a locking bar portion. The arm portion defines a first threaded bore, and the locking bar portion defines a second threaded bore. A threaded stud extends between and interconnects the arm portion and the locking bar portion, and is disposed in threaded engagement with both the arm portion and the locking bar portion. The threaded stud includes a first thread portion in threaded engagement with the first threaded bore, and a second thread portion in threaded engagement with the second threaded bore. The first threaded bore and the first thread portion include one of a left hand thread or a right hand thread, and the second threaded bore and the second thread portion include the other of the left hand thread or the right hand thread. | 09-25-2014 |
David A. Allen, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20090078367 | PNEUMATICALLY ACTUATED INFRARED WELDING METHOD AND APPARATUS - An infrared light source focuses infrared energy onto a work surface through the open end of a concentrator. The open end of the concentrator includes an elastomeric seal for sealably coupling the end of the concentrator directly to a work piece. Pneumatic pressure is applied through the concentrator and the seal to urge the work pieces together during the heating process to complete the weld. The method of infrared (IR) welding includes the steps of applying concentrated IR energy to at least one thermoplastic member while simultaneously applying pneumatic pressure to the work pieces for welding one member to another. | 03-26-2009 |
David L. Allen, Manchester, MI US
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20090021067 | ARTICULATING HIGH LATCH FOR A SEAT - A method and a high latch for a vehicle seat. The vehicle seat has a seatback pivotably coupled to a seat base and the seat base is coupled to a vehicle body having a vehicle wall. The high latch includes a hook carriage including a structural hook, with the hook carriage coupled to the seatback. A striker assembly including a striker arm is configured to selectively engage the structural hook, with the striker assembly coupled to the vehicle body. With the structural hook and striker arm engaged, the seatback will move with the striker assembly from the first position to a second position. | 01-22-2009 |
David N. Allen, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20090206630 | ENERGY-ABSORBING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DOOR ASSEMBLY - An energy-absorbing system for vehicle door assemblies is provided, including first and second brackets and a reaction plate. Each bracket attaches to an inner support panel of the door assembly via a mounting portion having leg members extending inward from opposing ends thereof. The reaction plate includes a generally planar portion with a flange portion extending from an upper edge thereof. One side of the reaction plate is attached to an inner surface of a trim panel, whereas the other side is attached to the leg members of the first and second brackets. One section of the flange portion abuts against an underside surface of an armrest assembly, and another section abuts against a b-side surface of a pull-handle. Both brackets are configured to sustain a minimum vertical loading condition (limit vertical deflection), and controllably deform under a threshold lateral loading condition to absorb and attenuate kinetic energy resulting therefrom. | 08-20-2009 |
David W. Allen, Davisburg, MI US
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20080312829 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH SWIVEL SENSOR MOUNT - A navigation system provides sensors and a user interface mounted in a single unit while allowing individual users to make adjustments to the user interface without affecting the functionality of the device. This is accomplished by mounting the orientation sensitive sensors (e.g. accelerometers, gyros, etc) rigidly to a mounting bracket rigidly mounted to the vehicle (such as to the dashboard). The sensors are mounted within a ball rigidly mounted to the bracket and the ball is secured within a rotatable socket on the user interface enclosure. In this manner, the user interface enclosure can rotate on the ball, but the orientation of the sensors relative to the vehicle will remain the same. | 12-18-2008 |
Dean E. Allen, Gaines, MI US
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20120104122 | Long Reach Impingement Nozzle For Use In Robotic Water Cleaning Systems - A water cleaning nozzle and more specifically, a long reach water cleaning nozzle for accessing narrow and small places within a manufactured part. | 05-03-2012 |
Duane C. Allen, Clinton Township, MI US
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20080277335 | DISPOSABLE WEIR LINER - A garnet settling/filtration system for use with a plurality of machine tools such as a water jet cutting machine is described. The garnet settling/filtration system comprises a settling tank, which utilizes a removable, disposable settling weir, which is received therein. The settling weir drops into the settling tank and provides an over-under flow system through which the garnet slurry must travel. As the flow of the slurry travels over and under the incorporated series of baffles, the garnet particulate settles out on the bottom of the liner. Once the liner has reached its maximum holding capacity, a series of incorporated, reinforced removal loops located near the top of the liner allow for the easy and quick removal of the liner and the settled-out particulate from the settling tank. The liner can then be discarded and a new one replaced in a matter of minutes, thereby reducing downtime of the machine. | 11-13-2008 |
Elizabeth Allen, St. Clair Shores, MI US
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20140298685 | TRANSFORMABLE SHOE HAVING A SOLE THAT ALLOWS DIFFERENT HEIGHT HEELS TO BE DETACHED AND ATTACHED EASILY - A shoe assembly includes a front sole section, a rear sole section, a heel, and a hinge. The front sole section has a front sole section rear edge. The rear sole section includes a rear sole section front edge, a shank, and a release button. The heel may be removably attached to the shank and may be released from a locked position by the release button. The hinge connects the front sole section and the rear sole section. The hinge is perpendicular to a rear sole section axis. | 10-09-2014 |
Elizabeth A. Allen, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20130161992 | ONE-PIECE SEAT BACK STRUCTURE - A seat back structure includes a web extending about a central opening, and an inner flange extending about an inner perimeter of the web adjacent to the central opening. The seat back structure also includes an outer flange extending about an outer perimeter of the web. The inner flange, the outer flange and the web form a channel extending about the seat back structure, and the seat back structure is formed from a single piece of material. | 06-27-2013 |
Elizabeth Ann Allen, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20110006575 | VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat ( | 01-13-2011 |
20120267935 | ONE-PIECE SEAT STRUCTURES AND METHOD OF FORMING - A one-piece seat back frame for use in a vehicle seat assembly including a first side portion, a second side portion, an upper cross portion, a lower cross portion coupled together to form a rectangular unitary frame structure. The seat back frame also includes an inner wall extending from a front surface and an inner edge of the back frame, and an outer wall extending from the front surface and an outer edge of the back frame, thereby forming a channel on the front surface. A plurality of formations are formed in the back frame to enhance the strength and stiffness of the back frame. The seat back frame also includes a plurality of apertures for attaching other seat components, such as a head restraint assembly. The seat back frame is formed from at least one of a monolithic blank, a tailored welded blank, and/or a tailored welded coil. | 10-25-2012 |
Ernest W. Allen, Midland, MI US
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20090090206 | Mechanical gear apparatus - A mechanical gear apparatus that provides power transmission wherein a gear that is driven moves only in a forward direction when the driving gear is driven forward or in reverse. It is a mechanical gear apparatus comprising a support base, a drive gear, and, a directional gear assembly comprising three gears and, another configuration in which there is a mechanical gear apparatus comprising a support base, a driven gear, and a directional gear assembly comprising two directional gears and a drive gear. The gears in the mechanical gear apparatus can be substituted by smooth or rough surface rubber rollers. | 04-09-2009 |
Gary E. Allen, Rochester, MI US
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20080313976 | Solar Panel Roof Kit - A solar roofing system is described that is adapted for managing the flow of water down a roof. The system includes at least one roofing panel adapted for supporting photovoltaic material and at least one splice plate for interconnecting adjacent roofing panels. The roofing panels have a trough adapted for receiving water flowing down the roof and redistributing the water away from the splice plate. Anchoring clips secure roofing panels to the roof and space roofing panels from the roof for improved air circulation beneath the panels. Closure assemblies are used at edges of roofing panels to conceal electrical wiring from photovoltaic material sheets and to close off edge gaps formed by a terraced roofing system. | 12-25-2008 |
20120260588 | SOLAR PANEL ROOF KIT - A solar roofing system is described that is adapted for managing the flow of water down a roof. The system includes at least one roofing panel adapted for supporting photovoltaic material and at least one splice plate for interconnecting adjacent roofing panels. The roofing panels have a trough adapted for receiving water flowing down the roof and redistributing the water away from the splice plate. Anchoring clips secure roofing panels to the roof and space roofing panels from the roof for improved air circulation beneath the panels. Closure assemblies are used at edges of roofing panels to conceal electrical wiring from photovoltaic material sheets and to close off edge gaps formed by a terraced roofing system. | 10-18-2012 |
Jacob Allen, Columbiaville, MI US
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20090132899 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY INSERTING REFERENCE NUMERALS IN A PATENT APPLICATION - A system for preparing a patent application in conjunction with a word processing program. The patent application includes elements, each having a common noun and being differentiated by a different adjective or combination of adjectives. The computer program automatically inserts the proper reference numeral or reference numerals following each occurrence of the common noun throughout the patent application. | 05-21-2009 |
20110231325 | System for Preparing a Patent Application - A method of preparing a patent application by running a software macro to present a Tool bar to display options including Setup and Number Claims and Build Description and Build Intro Sections and Build Abstract and Count Abstract and Format and Mark Element and Element List and Number Patent wherein a Collect option for arranging the order of and renumbering the claims to place each claim as close as possible to the parent claim from which it depends is presented in response to selecting Number Claims and an Element Combinations option for displaying the element combinations assigned to a selected element name in the plural without an adjective and all reference numerals used with that selected element name differentiated by adjectives is presented in response to selecting Mark Element. | 09-22-2011 |
20110239151 | System for Preparing a Patent Application - A method of preparing a patent application by running a software macro to present a Tool bar to display options including Setup and Number Claims and Build Description and Build Intro Sections for duplicating the claims into the description section for dividing selected claims into portions preceding and following a characterized by clause and duplicating certain portion of the selected claims into the introductory sections and Build Abstract and Count Abstract and Forma and Mark Element and Element List and Number Patent for displaying a different reference numeral with each root element name with a different adjective to describe different elements in response to high-lighting each root element name plus the different adjective for each different adjectively distinguished element and Protect wherein an Auto-Protect option for automatically protecting a selected word or number numbers from change during patent numbering routines is presented in response to selecting Protect. | 09-29-2011 |
20130042170 | METHOD OF DRAFTING A CLAIM SET - A method for drafting a claim set in a patent application presents a Tool bar including an Add Claim option. A picture claim is presented including a plurality of first claim recitations and a plurality second claim recitations divided by a characterized clause. By selecting the Add Claim option, a numbered claim set is presented including a broad claim and a first and second set of dependent claims. The second claim recitations are automatically presented in the first set of sequentially numbered dependent claims. The first claim recitations are automatically presented in the second set of sequentially numbered dependent claims following the first set of dependent claims. At least one user defined novel limitation is selected and placed after the characterized by clause in the broad claim and user defined supportive limitations are selected and placed before the characterized by clause. | 02-14-2013 |
Jacob Allen, Colombiaville, MI US
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20090254805 | METHOD OF DRAFTING A CLAIM SET - A method and computer program for drafting a claim set in a patent application presents a Tool bar ( | 10-08-2009 |
Jacob Allen, Utica, MI US
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20140006014 | COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY COMBINING REFERENCE INDICIA TO A COMMON NOUN DIFFERENTIATED BY ADJECTIVES IN A DOCUMENT | 01-02-2014 |
Jacob Allen, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20130227385 | METHOD OF ALLOWING A WORD PROCESSING PROGRAM TO BE USED ONLY WITH AN EMBEDDED DOCUMENT - A template a setting forth document is imbedded into a word processing computer program and a portion of the document is drafted in the template including a fixed section not be changed by a subsequent user. A coded connection is embedded between the word processing computer program and the fixed section sent to a subsequent user for preventing use of the word processing computer program with documents other than the sent document. | 08-29-2013 |
James R. Allen, Bellaire, MI US
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20140169876 | EXPLOSION MITIGATING COVER - A manhole cover assembly configured to behave as a relief valve in an explosion event, opening so that fluid, such as air or explosive gas, may vent from an underground area. The manhole cover assembly may include a manhole cover and a frame, and may be configured to limit movement of the manhole cover with respect to the frame in response to increased pressure on the manhole cover. In one embodiment, the manhole cover may include legs having angled surfaces adapted to substantially center or guide the manhole cover in the frame while the manhole cover displaces to release pressure. In another embodiment, one or more legs slidable within the manhole cover to enable configuring the manhole cover between a restraint mode and a removal mode. | 06-19-2014 |
20140334876 | EXPLOSION MITIGATING COVER - A manhole cover assembly configured to behave as a relief valve in an explosion event, opening so that fluid, such as air or explosive gas, may vent from an underground area. The manhole cover assembly may include a manhole cover and a frame, and may be configured to limit movement of the manhole cover with respect to the frame in response to increased pressure on the manhole cover. In one embodiment, the manhole cover may include legs that are configured to enable a range of movement of a portion of the cover such that the cover can be unseated at an angle with respect to the frame to allow fluids to escape from the underground area. | 11-13-2014 |
James Robert Allen, Bellaire, MI US
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20090025505 | ADJUSTABLE PEDAL SYSTEM WITH RATIO MODIFIER - An adjustable control pedal includes an upper arm and a lower arm carrying a pedal. The lower arm can be selectively moved relative to the upper arm to adjust the position of the pedal between a forward position and a rearward position. A control pin is operably connected to the upper arm for rotation with the upper arm to supply a control signal when force is applied to the pedal. An adjuster is operably connected to the control pin to adjust the position of the control pin relative to the pivot axis so that a ratio of a distance between the pivot axis and the pedal and a distance between the pivot axis and the control pin remains constant as the pedal is adjusted between the forward position and the rearward position. | 01-29-2009 |
20090250285 | BREAK-AWAY PEDAL ASSEMBLY - A vehicle includes a first structure, a pedal pivotably connected to the first structure for pivoting between rest and fully-applied positions, a control attachment connecting the pedal to a vehicle system to be controlled, a second structure located rearward of the pedal, and an engagement bracket connected to the pedal to engage the second structure upon rearward movement of the pedal during a vehicle frontal collision. The control attachment is connected to the engagement bracket and disengages from the pedal so that the pedal pivots independent of the control system when the engagement bracket strikes the second structure with a predetermined force. There is a constant distance between the engagement bracket and the second structure as the pedal pivots so that the position of the pedal does not affect the disengagement of the control attachment during the frontal collision. | 10-08-2009 |
John Allen, Lowell, MI US
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20130314852 | WORK AND VIDEOCONFERENCE ASSEMBLY - A monitor support assembly comprising a support frame including a first elongated frame member forming a first surface and a second elongated frame member forming a second surface, the second frame member supported adjacent and parallel to the first frame member with the first surface facing the second surface and forming an elongated gap, a panel assembly including a first panel member having oppositely facing substantially parallel front and rear surfaces and a second panel member having oppositely facing substantially parallel front and rear surfaces, the second panel member supported adjacent the first panel member with the front surface of the first panel member facing the rear surface of the second panel member, the panel assembly supported within the gap by the first and second frame members and an electronic display mounted to the front surface of the second panel member. | 11-28-2013 |
20140311050 | Work and Videoconference Assembly - A monitor support assembly comprising a base designed to rest on an ambient floor surface, the base having a rear end, an upright frame structure mounted to and extending vertically upward from the base spaced forward of the rear end, the frame structure including first and second vertical members and at least a top frame member that extends horizontally between the first and second vertical members, a shroud assembly mounted to the upright frame structure including at least a first central wall member and first and second additional wall members, the first and second additional wall members extending from the first and second lateral edges in the same direction, the first central wall member and the additional wall members forming a receiving space, and a mounting plate mountable to the rear surface of a displays screen and releasably supported by the upright frame structure within the receiving space wherein a depth dimension of the receiving space is sufficient to accommodate a display screen mounted therein via the mounting plate. | 10-23-2014 |
Joshua Allen, Portage, MI US
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20140298972 | Musical Percussion Support Stands Having Three Supporting Contact Points and Related Systems and Methods - In some aspects, a hi-hat musical cymbal set support stand includes a vertical stand tube defining a stand axis, and three support members associated with a lower end of the stand tube and disposed in a tripod arrangement for supporting engagement of the stand upon a supporting surface. Each supporting member defines a contact point with the supporting surface, and the three supporting members supporting the lower end of the stand tube in a position spaced apart from the supporting floor surface. At least one of the three supporting members includes a foot pedal cymbal operating device having an outward heel end defining one of the three contact points and an inward toe end suspended from the lower end of the stand tube, the heel end being disposed in engagement with the supporting surface, and the toe end being spaced from contact with the supporting surface. | 10-09-2014 |
20140305282 | Musical Percussion Drum Mounting Clamp and Related System - In some aspects, a musical percussion instrument includes a musical drum having a generally cylindrical musical drum body and a sound generating surface secured to an upper end of the drum body by multiple drum lugs and a drum mounting clamp mounted to one drum lug of the multiple drum lugs for releasable mounting of a mounting rod to the drum body. The drum mounting clamp includes a mounting base for mounting upon the musical drum body. The mounting base has a mounting rod recess and a securement element to secure the drum clamp to a mounting rod, arranging the musical drum body relative to the mounting rod. | 10-16-2014 |
20140311319 | Musical Percussion Support Stands and Related Devices and Methods - In some aspects, a musical percussion support stand includes a stand tube, legs that are configured to be deployed perpendicular to the stand tube in supporting arrangement and a set of two or more height adjustable foot elements. The height adjustable foot elements include a body with at least one rest surface and a first recess. The first recess is configured to receive a leg, with a central axis of the first recess substantially parallel to a horizontal central axis of the body. The body has a first position and a second position relative to a central axis of the leg. In the first position, the rest surface may be disposed on a supporting surface for supporting the stand, with the leg relatively more spaced above the supporting surface than in the second position. | 10-23-2014 |
Kent Allen, Royal Oak, MI US
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20100109353 | VEHICLE BUMPER SYSTEM WITH ENERGY ABSORBER - A vehicle bumper system includes a beam configured to attach to a vehicle and a thermoformed energy absorber positioned on the beam. The energy absorber comprises a frame and a crush lobe extending from the frame. The crush lobe comprises a lobe wall extending between the frame and an outer wall. The change in lobe wall thickness may be constant. The outer wall is curved away from the frame. | 05-06-2010 |
20120112479 | ENERGY ABSORBING DEVICE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - In an embodiment, an energy absorbing device comprises: a metal component comprising greater than or equal to three walls forming a metal component channel; and a plastic component having a honeycomb structure with a plurality of walls defining comb channels therein. The plastic component is located in the metal component channel forming a crash can. The plastic component is inseparable from the metal component without damage to the metal component and/or the plastic component. In one embodiment, a method of making an energy absorbing device can comprise: co-molding the metal component and the plastic component to form a crash can. The energy absorbing device can be used on a vehicle, adjacent to a vehicle component. | 05-10-2012 |
20120153644 | BLOW MOLDED ENERGY ABSORBER AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - In one embodiment, a vehicle energy absorber system, comprises: blow molded crush lobes that are open on one side, wherein the energy absorber comprises fillets having a fillet radius of less than 20 mm and a thickness of less than or equal to 1.5 mm; a bumper beam adjacent the open side; and a fascia, wherein the energy absorber is located between the fascia and the bumper beam. In one embodiment, a method for making a blow molded energy absorber comprises: introducing a molten plastic to a first mold cavity; introducing gas into the plastic to conform the plastic to the interior of the first mold cavity and form a first preform; and separating the first preform along a centerline thereof to form open, first preform portions having first crush lobes. | 06-21-2012 |
20120304445 | BLOW MOLDED ENERGY ABSORBER AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - In one embodiment, a vehicle energy absorber system, comprises: blow molded crush lobes that are open on one side, wherein the energy absorber comprises fillets having a fillet radius of less than 20 mm and a thickness of less than or equal to 1.5 mm; a bumper beam adjacent the open side; and a fascia, wherein the energy absorber is located between the fascia and the bumper beam. In one embodiment, a method for making a blow molded energy absorber comprises: introducing a molten plastic to a first mold cavity; introducing gas into the plastic to conform the plastic to the interior of the first mold cavity and form a first preform; and separating the first preform along a centerline thereof to form open, first preform portions having first crush lobes. | 12-06-2012 |
20130106139 | IMPACT DEVICE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME | 05-02-2013 |
Lashonda Steele Allen, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20130313248 | FOOD HEATING OR COOLING DEVICE - A food heating and/or cooling device is provided. The device has a housing with a food heating-cooling region and an opening that provides access to the heating-cooling region. An induction heating element and a cooling device is contained within the housing. A food container dimensioned to fit through the opening and within the food heating-cooling region is included, the food container having an electrically conductive element that can be heated by the induction heating element contained within the housing. Furthermore, the cooling device is operable to cool the food when it is placed within the food heating-cooling region. As such, food that is located on or within the food container and placed within the food heating-cooling region can be heated and/or cooled. | 11-28-2013 |
Laura Allen, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20150133672 | PROCESS FOR FLUORINATING COMPOUNDS - Methods of preparing a fluorinated aryl or heteroaryl substrate by combining a quaternary ammonium cyanide and an aryl or heteroaryl substrate substituted with at least one chloro, bromo, sulfonyl, or nitro group to thereby provide a mixture, and combining the mixture with hexafluorobenzene to thereby provide the fluorinated substrate. | 05-14-2015 |
20150133673 | PROCESS FOR FLUORINATING COMPOUNDS - Methods of preparing a fluorinated substrate by combining potassium fluoride, imidazolium salt, and a substrate substituted with at least one chloro, bromo, sulfonyl, or nitro group to thereby provide the fluorinated substrate are disclosed. | 05-14-2015 |
Lloyd A. Allen, St. Joseph, MI US
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20120198690 | REMOVABLE FINAL SCRUBBER TUBE - A final scrubber in the inert carrier gas flow path of an elemental analyzer includes a manifold with valves for selectively bypassing a quick disconnect final scrubber housing that includes a filter tube and sealed gas fittings. The housing includes alignment members and a latch for positioning and locking the housing onto and in sealed engagement with the instrument's manifold. A switch detects the presence of the housing, and a control circuit controls valves to direct the inert gas flow though the filter tube or bypass the filter tube when the housing is removed. With this system, the final scrubber can be removed and replaced quickly without the use of tools while the carrier gas continues to flow though the furnace without interruption. Also, the valves can be closed to allow for segmented leak detection of the instruments gas flow path. | 08-09-2012 |
20120213244 | VACUUM CLEANING STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRODE FURNACE - An electrode for a resistance analytical furnace has a crucible-engaging surface and an end spaced from the crucible-engaging surface having a plurality of grooves formed therein. A manifold mounted on the end of the electrode defines a dust recovery plenum and includes an outlet communicating with the plenum for coupling to a vacuum source to remove debris from the electrode. The improved electrode and electrode cleaning manifold positioned on the electrode provides a turbulent airflow for removal of dust and debris from an analytical furnace. | 08-23-2012 |
Mark P. Allen, Bruce Township, MI US
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20110277911 | Acoustic Baffle Members and Methods for Applying Acoustic Baffles in Cavities - An uncured acoustic absorbing member for cavity sealing comprises a thermally inert carrier ( | 11-17-2011 |
20110290585 | Acoustic Baffle Members and Methods for Applying Acoustic Baffles in Cavities - An uncured acoustic absorbing member ( | 12-01-2011 |
Matthew J. Allen, Detroit, MI US
Paige T. Allen, Trufant, MI US
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20080254178 | ICE CREAM SCOOP AND METHOD - An ice cream scoop includes a scooping bowl and a handle coupled to the scooping bowl. The scoop defines a confection retention enclosure for receiving a candy confection therein. An aperture is provided for dispensing the confection out of the enclosure. A removable plug is used to cover the aperture to selectively permit and prevent the confection from being dispensed out of the enclosure. The retention enclosure may be transparent or translucent to permit viewing of the confection located therein. | 10-16-2008 |
Ralph W. Allen, Trufant, MI US
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20080254178 | ICE CREAM SCOOP AND METHOD - An ice cream scoop includes a scooping bowl and a handle coupled to the scooping bowl. The scoop defines a confection retention enclosure for receiving a candy confection therein. An aperture is provided for dispensing the confection out of the enclosure. A removable plug is used to cover the aperture to selectively permit and prevent the confection from being dispensed out of the enclosure. The retention enclosure may be transparent or translucent to permit viewing of the confection located therein. | 10-16-2008 |
Randy C. Allen, Rochester, MI US
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20090079231 | Vehicle Window Mounting Assembly - The invention concerns a window assembly in a vehicle having a window pane that is fixed in a window frame that is also used for movable windows, and a method for mounting the fixed window pane in the window assembly. The method may include: mounting a window mounting assembly to a vehicle structure adjacent to the window opening; sliding the window pane into run channels of the vehicle window frame; mounting a lower edge of the window pane onto a peripheral support surface of a window support cam of the window mounting assembly; rotating a cam lobe of the window support cam into contact with the lower edge of the window pane until the window pane slides upward into a fully closed position; and locking the window support cam, against rotation allowing the window pane to lower, as the window pane is lifted into the fully closed position. | 03-26-2009 |
Robert E. Allen, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20110043006 | ENTERTAINMENT SEAT - An entertainment seat ( | 02-24-2011 |
Robert E. Allen, Waterford, MI US
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20080292831 | TUFTED PET FIBER FOR AUTOMOTIVE CARPET APPLICATIONS - A tufted PET carpet assembly and a method of forming the same. The carpet assembly comprising a face layer comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) yarn comprised of PET fibers and tufted at a pre-determined gauge, the face layer having a face weight, a first backing layer adjacent the face layer, and a first back coating layer adjacent the first backing layer. A method of forming a tufted PET carpet assembly with PET yarn comprising the steps of tufting the PET yarn at a pre-determined gauge onto a backing, applying a back coating to the tufted PET via extrusion to lock the tufted PET to the backing, and applying heat to the tufted PET to enhance the look and feel of the PET. | 11-27-2008 |
Sharon Allen, Midland, MI US
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20140319742 | CEMENT AND SKINNING MATERIAL BASED ON A WATER-SWELLABLE CLAY, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SEGMENTED OR SKINNED CERAMIC HONEYCOMB STRUCTURES - Skins and/or adhesive layers are formed on a porous ceramic honeycomb by applying a layer of a cement composition to a surface of the honeycomb and firing the cement composition. The cement composition contains a water-swellable clay, high aspect inorganic filler particles and water, and are nearly or completely devoid of particles smaller than 100 nm and a cellulosic polymer. | 10-30-2014 |
Steven S. Allen, Saline, MI US
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20120007329 | Cross Axis Joint With Elastomeric Isolation - A front lower control arm assembly includes a front lower control arm and a bushing attached to the arm. The bushing has a first central axis. A ball joint is also attached to the arm. The ball joint has a second central axis oriented substantially perpendicularly to a plane including the first central axis. | 01-12-2012 |
Steve Scott Allen, Saline, MI US
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20110291376 | Independent Rear Suspension - A wheel suspension system for a vehicle includes a first member pivotably coupled to a portion of the vehicle so as to be pivotable about a first rotational axis which forms an angle with a vertical plane extending through a fore-aft axis of the vehicle. | 12-01-2011 |
20140291951 | INDEPENDENT WHEEL SUSPENSION FOR THE NON-DRIVEN WHEELS OF A VEHICLE - An independent wheel suspension for the non-driven wheels of a vehicle comprises a wheel carrier for rotatably mounting a wheel of the vehicle, the wheel carrier being connected to a first transverse link and a second transverse link. The first transverse link is configured to be torsionally stiff and comprises a U-shaped opening in the link. The first transverse link is connected to the vehicle body via two link bearings on a body side and is connected to the wheel carrier via two link bearings on a wheel carrier side. The wheel suspension includes a bearing spring supported on the vehicle body and on the wheel carrier and positioned within the U-shaped opening of the first transverse link. | 10-02-2014 |
20150084300 | CHASSIS MODULE AND CAMBER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT - One exemplary vehicle chassis module may include a knuckle, a sub-frame and a camber control link coupled to at least one of the knuckle and the sub-frame via a slot and a surface surrounding the slot. The vehicle chassis module may also include a bolt fastener having a head corresponding with the surface, such that the bolt fastener remains at a fixed position along the slot when torque is applied to the bolt fastener and the head rotatably slides across the surface. | 03-26-2015 |
Timothy L. Allen, Midland, MI US
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20110136659 | POROUS BODY PRECURSORS, SHAPED POROUS BODIES, PROCESSES FOR MAKING THEM, AND END-USE PRODUCTS BASED UPON THE SAME - The present invention provides porous body precursors and shaped porous bodies. Also included are catalysts and other end-use products based upon the shaped porous bodies and thus the porous body precursors. Finally, processes for making these are provided. The porous body precursors, comprise one or more topography-enhancing additives, i.e., additives that are capable of at least marginally enhancing one or more of surface area, aspect ratio, pore volume, median pore diameter, surface morphology, etc. Downstream products need not necessarily comprise the topography-enhancing additives in order to exhibit the benefits of their inclusion in the porous body precursors. | 06-09-2011 |
Todd E. Allen, Lake Orion, MI US
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20130057015 | INTERLOCKING SEAL - An interlocking seal assembly includes a panel having a first side and a second side and defining a hole. The seal assembly also includes an outer seal and an inner seal. A shaft extends through the outer seal, the inner seal, and the hole. The outer seal is mounted with respect to the panel such that the outer seal contacts the first side of the panel and thereby forms a first face seal around the hole. The inner seal is mounted with respect to the panel such that the inner seal contacts the outer seal and thereby forms a second face seal around the hole. The inner seal contacts the second side of the panel and thereby forms a third face seal around the hole. | 03-07-2013 |
20130285335 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SEALING AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENT PASS-THROUGHS - A sealing apparatus is provided for sealing an automotive component extending between an engine compartment and a passenger compartment of an automobile. The sealing apparatus includes a pass-through mount component configured to house the automotive component. An outer seal component is configured to rigidly mount to a wall structure separating the passenger compartment from the engine compartment and to elastically contact a platform region of one end of the pass-through mount structure. An inner seal component is configured to elastically couple to the outer seal component within the passenger compartment and to elastically couple to one end of the pass-through mount component. | 10-31-2013 |
20140033855 | SEAL ASSEMBLY - An apparatus is configured for sealing a hole in a panel having a first surface on one side of the panel and a second surface on the other side of the panel. The apparatus includes a boot and a seal member. The boot includes a first portion having a first bellows, a second portion having a second bellows, and a third portion that interconnects the first portion and the second portion. The seal member is operatively connected to the third portion of the boot and is configured such that, when the third portion of the boot is within the hole, the seal member contacts the panel to form at least one seal around the hole. | 02-06-2014 |
20140099049 | SEALING ASSEMBLY - An apparatus includes a first panel having a first side and a second side and defining a first hole. The apparatus also includes a second panel having a third side and a fourth side and defining a second hole. A seal assembly extends from the first panel to the second panel and through the first and second holes. The seal assembly includes a first wall that defines a passageway from the first hole to the second hole, and a second wall that surrounds the first wall and cooperates with the first wall to define a chamber therebetween. The seal assembly forms a first seal around the first hole and a second seal around the second hole. | 04-10-2014 |
20140250631 | TUNED HINGE - A product including a hinge which may include two opposed columns or towers defining at least one gap there between, and a compressible or elastomeric material filling at least a portion of the at least one gap. | 09-11-2014 |
Vandrick J. Allen, Lathrup Village, MI US
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20100199401 | GARMENT LINER - The present invention provides a garment liner for protecting clothing comprising an elongated strip of absorbent material having a face surface, a back surface, a pair of opposed longitudinal edges and a pair of opposed tapered ends. The garment liner includes an adhesive disposed on the back surface for securing the liner to a garment. A backing strip is removably secured to the adhesive to preserve the adhesive until the user is prepared to secure the liner to the garment. The garment liner further includes at least one of the tapered ends having a plurality of perforations which can be torn to remove segments of the liner so that the garment liner can be custom-sized to fit any variety of collar sizes which are commercially available. | 08-12-2010 |