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Brian A. Moore, Holly, MI US
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20150291186 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DRIVE FOR SETBACK PLATFORM SYSTEM - Systems and methods for a shuttle platform that is configured to allow a path for one or more passengers to load or unload from a light rail transit vehicle that runs on a shared track. The shuttle platform can move in a linear plane and may be operationally engaged with a drive system comprising, a drive component and a combination position lock and drive mechanism disconnect. The drive component may comprise a transfer component. The combination position lock and drive mechanism disconnect may comprise: a drive disengage latch; a secondary lock latch selectably alternatively engagable between strikers; a manual drive receiver simultaneously operationally engagable with both the drive disengage latch and the secondary lock latch, and comprising a manual drive work output operationally engagable with the manual drive work input; and an automatic release. | 10-15-2015 |
20150291187 | LOADING PLATFORM THAT MITIGATES GAP FOR PASSENGERS - Systems and methods for a shuttle platform that is configured to allow a path for one or more passengers to load or unload from a light rail transit vehicle that runs on a shared track. The shuttle platform can move in a linear plane that is parallel to a ground level from a first position to a second position and/or the second position to the first position. The shuttle platform can be associated with a setback platform that provides a first path parallel to a centerline of the shared track and a second path parallel to the centerline of the shared track, wherein the first path is at a first height from the ground level, the second path is at a second height from the ground level, and the first path and the second path are adjacent to one another. | 10-15-2015 |
Caroi J. Moore, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20110089227 | Foldable Packaging Container - A foldable packaging which may include a liquid-resistant paperboard form that is foldable to provide an attractive stackable container that resists water leakage, can be assembled without fastening hardware and has concealed gussets. The packaging can be folded into overlapping flaps and wings which are folded and interlocked to define a generally trapezoidal packaging which can receive a variety of different pot sizes and types. The die cut pattern forming the packaging can be of a universal shape but formed in a variety of different sizes to accommodate different sized potted plants. | 04-21-2011 |
Carol J. Moore, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20110072719 | FOLDED POT COVER - A foldable pot cover provides a foldable die cut pattern which can be imprinted on its exterior surfaces with any of a number of designs. The pot cover is formed from a die cut pattern which can be folded into overlapping flaps and tabs which are folded and interlocked to define a generally trapezoidal pot cover which can receive a variety of different pot sizes and types and resists moisture. The die cut pattern forming the pot cover can be of a universal shape but formed in a variety of different sizes to accommodate different sized potted plants. | 03-31-2011 |
20120125804 | FOLDABLE PACKAGING CONTAINER - A foldable packaging which may include a liquid-resistant paperboard form that is foldable to provide an attractive stackable container that resists water leakage, can be assembled without fastening hardware and has concealed gussets. The packaging can be folded into overlapping flaps and wings which are folded and interlocked to define a generally trapezoidal packaging which can receive a variety of different pot sizes and types. The die cut pattern forming the packaging can be of a universal shape but formed in a variety of different sizes to accommodate different sized potted plants. | 05-24-2012 |
20120292378 | FOLDABLE CONTAINER AND ATTACHMENTS - A foldable packaging which may include a liquid-resistant paperboard form that is foldable to provide an attractive stackable container that resists water leakage, can be assembled without fastening hardware and has concealed gussets. The packaging can be folded into overlapping flaps and wings which are folded and interlocked to define a generally trapezoidal packaging which can receive a variety of different pot sizes and types. The packaging may include a handle having an elongated strip, a gripping portion, one or more widened portions adjacent the gripping portion; a bulbous portion and a narrowing head portion. | 11-22-2012 |
20150034710 | FOLDABLE PACKAGING CONTAINER - A foldable packaging which may include a liquid-resistant paperboard form that is foldable to provide an attractive stackable container that resists water leakage, can be assembled without fastening hardware and has concealed gussets. The packaging can be folded into overlapping flaps and wings which are folded and interlocked to define a generally trapezoidal packaging which can receive a variety of different pot sizes and types. The die cut pattern forming the packaging can be of a universal shape but formed in a variety of different sizes to accommodate different sized potted plants. | 02-05-2015 |
Cary Moore, Highland, MI US
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20150250674 | PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICE - A personal mobility device that provides upper body support while selectively and controllably rotating a user so that the user may transfer him- or herself from one location to another, comprising a base, a standing platform situated above and in pivotable relation with the base, the standing platform having an upper surface upon which the user stands when using the personal mobility, a drive motor mechanically coupling the base to the standing platform, a handrail assembly mounted to the upper surface of the standing platform supporting one of a pair of hand grips, and a control button located proximate any or each of the pair of hand grips to allow the user to actuate the drive motor and thereby rotate the standing platform relative to the base. | 09-10-2015 |
Chad Moore, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20160059818 | FOLDING PATTERNS OF AN INFLATABLE SEAT BELT - A belt for restraining an occupant in a vehicle includes a first and second layers extending from a first end of the belt to a second end of the belt, and a seal joining the first and second layers to form an inflatable portion of the belt. The inflatable portion includes a first wing, a second wing, and a tear seam. The first and second wings are disposed within the inflatable portion. The first wing has a first width and the second wing has a second width that, in one example, is different than the first width. The tear seam separates the interior of the inflatable portion from the interiors of the first and second wings. The tear seam is configured to tear when the belt is inflated, allowing gas to fill the first and second wings and expand the first and second wings laterally outward. | 03-03-2016 |
Chad Moore, Rochester, MI US
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20110147509 | Adaptive Load Limiting Retractor - An adaptive load limiting seat belt retractor particularly adapted for motor vehicle applications. The retractor provides multiple levels of load limiting through the use of a pair of internal torsion bar elements. The torsion bar elements control the tension force on the seat belt webbing during an impact in a manner which provides desirable crash management characteristics. The retractor can be switched between high and low load limiting modes through activation of a pyrotechnic pretensioner. When the pyrotechnic pretensioner is not activated, the retractor provides a low load level characteristic. Pretensioner activation switches the retractor into a high load level operating condition. A high load limiting level is provided when the pretensioner is not activated if the spindle rotation exceeds a limited level in the low load limiting condition. A degressive load limiting feature may be provided to cause load limiting to begin at a higher level than the high load limiting level, and then step down the high load limiting level. | 06-23-2011 |
Chad E. Moore, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20100084906 | RETRACTOR WITH PRETENSIONER FOR AUXILIARY LOAD LIMITATION - An assembly having a retractor and a pretensioner whereby the pretensioner can be employed to provide load limitation features. The pretensioner may also be used without the load limitation features. The pretensioner has a drive mechanism including a plurality of pretensioner balls sized to engage a pinion, the pinion operatively connected to the seat belt through a force limiting element. The pretensioner defines a guide surface structured to guide the pretensioner balls along a ball path along the pinion. The guide surface includes features to engage a pretensioner ball and block the pinion. | 04-08-2010 |
Colin J. Moore, Lowell, MI US
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20100259217 | SELECTABLE COIL ARRAY - An inductive wireless power system using an array of coils with the ability to dynamically select which coils are energized. The coil array can determine the position of and provide power to one or more portable electronic devices positioned on the charging surface. The coils in the array may be connected with series resonant capacitors so that regardless of the number of coils selected, the resonance point is generally maintained. The coil array can provide spatial freedom, decrease power delivered to parasitic loads, and increase power transfer efficiency to the portable electronic devices. | 10-14-2010 |
20110006611 | INDUCTIVE POWER SUPPLY - In one aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply having a plunger for mechanically interconnecting a remote device with the power supply. The plunger may be extendable/retractable to interfit with the remote device. In a second aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply with a movable primary that allows for close alignment between the primary and the secondary when the remote device is disposed within a range of different positions with respect to the charging surface. The movable primary may, for example, be coupled to the remote device by a peg, a plunger or a magnet. Alternatively, the position of the movable primary may be adjusted manually. In a third aspect, the present invention provides a charging bowl having a plurality of charging stations disposed about a common axis. Each charging station may include a movable primary that permits some freedom in positioning of the remote device on the charging surface. In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply having a manually movable primary. | 01-13-2011 |
20120112553 | WIRELESS POWER SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH IMPROVED ALIGNMENT - A wireless power system that may align a portable electronic device with an inductive wireless power supply. The induction coils used for transferring power wirelessly may be used as DC electromagnets to align the portable electronic device with the inductive wireless power supply. A DC current may be supplied to the primary coil and to the secondary coil to generate DC electromagnetic fields and attractive force between the primary and secondary coils. This attractive force may be used for alignment. | 05-10-2012 |
20130093252 | COUNTER WOUND INDUCTIVE POWER SUPPLY - A contactless power supply is provided. The contactless power supply includes two or more primary coils for generating a region of cooperative magnetic flux generally therebetween. A portable device having a secondary coil can be positioned proximate this region of magnetic flux to receive wireless power from the contactless power supply. The spaced-apart primary coils can be wound in alternating directions about a common axis and driven in phase, or can be wound in a single direction about a common axis and driven approximately 180 degrees out of phase. The contactless power supply can include a plurality of primary coils in an adjustable array to accommodate multiple portable devices each with different secondary configurations and power consumption needs. | 04-18-2013 |
20130093253 | COUNTER WOUND INDUCTIVE POWER SUPPLY - A contactless power supply is provided. The contactless power supply includes two or more primary coils for generating a region of cooperative magnetic flux generally therebetween. A portable device having a secondary coil can be positioned proximate this region of magnetic flux to receive wireless power from the contactless power supply. The spaced-apart primary coils can be wound in alternating directions about a common axis and driven in phase, or can be wound in a single direction about a common axis and driven approximately 180 degrees out of phase. The contactless power supply can include a plurality of primary coils in an adjustable array to accommodate multiple portable devices each with different secondary configurations and power consumption needs. | 04-18-2013 |
20150035376 | WIRELESS POWER CONTROL SYSTEM - A wireless power transfer component with a selectively adjustable resonator circuit having a Q control subcircuit that varies the Q factor of the resonator circuit to control the amount of power relayed by the resonator circuit. The resonator circuit may be in the wireless power supply, the wireless power receiver, an intermediate resonator or any combination thereof. The resonator circuit may be actively configured based on a feedback circuit. The feedback circuit may sense a characteristic in the secondary circuit or elsewhere and actively operate the control subcircuit based on the sensed characteristic. The feedback circuit may cause the Q control subcircuit to change (reduce or increase) the Q factor when the sensed characteristic crosses a threshold value. The Q control subcircuit may include a variable resistor having a value that can be varied to adjust the Q factor of the resonator circuit. | 02-05-2015 |
20160134154 | SELECTABLE COIL ARRAY - An inductive wireless power system using an array of coils with the ability to dynamically select which coils are energized. The coil array can determine the position of and provide power to one or more portable electronic devices positioned on the charging surface. The coils in the array may be connected with series resonant capacitors so that regardless of the number of coils selected, the resonance point is generally maintained. The coil array can provide spatial freedom, decrease power delivered to parasitic loads, and increase power transfer efficiency to the portable electronic devices. | 05-12-2016 |
Colin J. Moore, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20130039395 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS IN A WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - A communication system that uses keyed modulation to encode fixed frequency communications on a variable frequency power transmission signal in which a single communication bit is represented by a plurality of modulations. To provide a fixed communication rate, the number of modulations associated with each bit is dynamic varying as a function of the ratio of the communication frequency to the carrier signal frequency. In one embodiment, the present invention provides dynamic phase-shift-keyed modulation in which communications are generated by toggling a load at a rate that is a fraction of the power transfer frequency. In another embodiment, the present invention provides communication by toggling a load in the communication transmitter at a rate that is phase locked and at a harmonic of the power transfer frequency. In yet another embodiment, the present invention provides frequency-shift-keyed modulation, including, for example, modulation at one of two different frequencies. | 02-14-2013 |
20130082536 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED CONTROL IN WIRELESS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS - A wireless power supply with an adaptive control system that is capable of adjusting various operating characteristics and that avoids operating at those operating characteristics that present adverse affects, such as impaired communications or interference with operation of the remote device. In one embodiment, the control system is capable of adjusting two or more of the operating frequency, duty cycle, rail voltage and switching circuit phase. In one embodiment, the wireless power supply control system is configured to detect operating characteristics that present adverse affects, maintain a record of those operating characteristics and avoid those operating characteristics once detected. In another embodiment, the remote device may be configured to advise the wireless power supply control system of certain “keep-out” ranges that adversely affect operation of the remote device. | 04-04-2013 |
20130113423 | INDUCTIVE POWER SUPPLY - In one aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply having a plunger for mechanically interconnecting a remote device with the power supply. The plunger may be extendable/retractable to interfit with the remote device. In a second aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply with a movable primary that allows for close alignment between the primary and the secondary when the remote device is disposed within a range of different positions with respect to the charging surface. The movable primary may, for example, be coupled to the remote device by a peg, a plunger or a magnet. Alternatively, the position of the movable primary may be adjusted manually. In a third aspect, the present invention provides a charging bowl having a plurality of charging stations disposed about a common axis. Each charging station may include a movable primary that permits some freedom in positioning of the remote device on the charging surface. In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply having a manually movable primary. | 05-09-2013 |
20140254696 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS IN A WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - A communication system that uses keyed modulation to encode fixed frequency communications on a variable frequency power transmission signal in which a single communication bit is represented by a plurality of modulations. To provide a fixed communication rate, the number of modulations associated with each bit is dynamic varying as a function of the ratio of the communication frequency to the carrier signal frequency. In one embodiment, the present invention provides dynamic phase-shift-keyed modulation in which communications are generated by toggling a load at a rate that is a fraction of the power transfer frequency. In another embodiment, the present invention provides communication by toggling a load in the communication transmitter at a rate that is phase locked and at a harmonic of the power transfer frequency. In yet another embodiment, the present invention provides frequency-shift-keyed modulation, including, for example, modulation at one of two different frequencies. | 09-11-2014 |
20140300206 | MULTI-BRIDGE TOPOLOGY - A power supply with a multi-bridge topology configured to provide multiple different bridge topologies during operation. The power supply includes a plurality of half-bridge circuits connected to a controller. The controller can selectively configure the power supply between a plurality of different bridge topologies during operation by controlling the half-bridge circuit. | 10-09-2014 |
20140368052 | WIRELESS POWER RECEIVER SYSTEM - A wireless power receiver capable of receiving wireless power from close-coupled and mid-range wireless power supplies. The wireless power receiver includes a principal and supplemental receiver circuits. The principle receiver circuit is adjustable to operate in a close-coupled mode or a resonator mode. In close-coupled mode, the principle receiver circuit is coupled to the power input of a remote device and functions as the principle power source. In resonator-mode, the principle power circuit is electrically disconnected/isolated from the remote device and forms a closed resonant loop to function as a resonator that amplifies an electromagnetic field from a mid-range wireless power supply. The supplemental receiver circuit is coupled to the power input of the remote device and is configured to receive wireless power from the resonator and function as the power source when the principle receiver circuit is in the resonator mode. | 12-18-2014 |
20150102685 | WIRELESS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A wireless power system for wirelessly transferring power to a remote device from a wireless power supply at a range of distances. Various embodiments are contemplated in which reflected impedance from the remote device can be reduced by reducing coupling outside the desired wireless power transfer path, allowing delivery of wireless power over a range of distances. For example, a system incorporating one or more of shielding, spacing, and offsetting may be used to reduce reflected impedance from the remote device. An adapter may also be used to extend the range of wireless power transfer. | 04-16-2015 |
20150108847 | WIRELESS POWER COMMUNICATION - A remote device in accordance with the present invention includes an adaptive power receiver that receives wireless power from the wireless power supply by induction. The adaptive power receiver may be switched among two or more modes of operation, including, for example, a high-Q mode and a low-Q mode. By controlling the duty cycle of the switching between modes, the amount of energy received by the adaptive receiver may be controlled to communicate to the wireless power supply. This control is a form of adaptive resonance communication or Q control communication. Distortion can be reduced or eliminated by ramping between duty cycles with adjustment to intermediate duty cycle values. | 04-23-2015 |
20150194814 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION IN WIRELESS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to wireless power supplies adapted to supply power and communicate with one or more remote devices. The systems and methods of the present invention generally relate to a communication timing system that may ensure information being communicated does not overlap with that of another device, preventing data collisions and information from going undetected. With information being communicated in a way that addresses or avoids potential communication issues in multiple device systems, the wireless power supply may control operation to effectively supply wireless power. | 07-09-2015 |
20150207333 | WIRELESS POWER CONTROL - A remote device in accordance with the present invention includes an adaptive power receiver that receives wireless power from the wireless power supply by induction. The adaptive power receiver may be switched among two or more modes of operation, including, for example, a high-Q mode and a low-Q mode. By controlling the switching between modes, the amount of energy received by the adaptive receiver may be controlled. This control is a form of adaptive resonance control or Q control. | 07-23-2015 |
20150244176 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BIDIRECTIONAL WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER - The present invention relates to a wireless power supply system including a remote device capable of both transmitting and receiving power wirelessly. The remote device includes a self-driven synchronous rectifier. The wireless power supply system may also include a wireless power supply configured to enter an OFF state in which no power, or substantially no power, is drawn, and to wake from the OFF state in response to receiving power from a remote device. | 08-27-2015 |
20150266654 | DISPENSER - A dispenser or dispensing system. The dispenser can be a screw conveyor pill dispenser, tumbler pill dispenser, push-to-operate pill cap dispenser, twist-to-operate pill cap dispenser, or push-to-operate pill cap dispenser. The pill dispenser may include a pill dispenser control system that can interact with a personal device, such as a smart phone. The pill dispenser control system can implement communication with a personal device, pill identification, user identification and security, scheduling functions, and notifications. The pill dispenser can dispense pills manually, semi-automatically, or automatically. | 09-24-2015 |
Dale A. Moore, Cedar Springs, MI US
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20140336814 | MOBILE PICKING METHOD - A picking method includes having in a mobile device data and an application running on the mobile device. An order made up of a number of items to be picked from the warehouse is communicated from a host to a client application of the mobile device. The mobile device provides instructions of a sequence of locations to pick and the items to be picked at each location without further communications from the host. A corresponding picking system is provided. | 11-13-2014 |
Daniel Moore, Canton, MI US
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20090315465 | METHOD FOR PROTECTING A LAMP CIRCUIT AND RELATED WIRING - A method for controlling a lamp circuit that includes: setting a first voltage threshold and a first time window within a control circuit corresponding to a characteristic of a first lamp type; providing a first signal through the lamp circuit to start a first time interval and create a first test voltage; comparing the first test voltage to the first voltage threshold; and operating a switch to couple an output of the lamp circuit to a source of electrical power if the first test voltage is greater than or equal to the first voltage threshold before the first time interval exceeds the first time window. | 12-24-2009 |
David L. Moore, Madison Heights, MI US
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20100224160 | ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH VALVE SEAT VENT PASSAGES AND METHOD OF FORMING - An engine assembly may include an engine block defining a cylinder bore, a cylinder head fixed to the engine block, and a valve seat insert. The cylinder head may include an intake port, defining an inlet in fluid communication with an air source and an outlet in fluid communication with the cylinder bore. The valve seat may be defined at the outlet of the intake port and may include a stepped region. The stepped region may define a seating surface extending radially outward from the intake port. The seating surface may include a series of protrusions circumferentially spaced from one another around the outlet and forming a series of recesses therebetween. The valve seat insert may be located within the stepped region and may include a first axial end surface abutting the protrusions on the seating surface. | 09-09-2010 |
20100269778 | CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A cylinder head for an internal combustion engine comprises a combustion chamber/face, a port opening into the combustion chamber/face and an insert pocket circumferentially disposed about the port and configured to receive a valve seat insert therein. A carbon layer is disposed between the insert pocket and the valve seat insert and is configured to prevent corrosion of the insert pocket caused by exposure to alcohol based fuels such as ethanol. | 10-28-2010 |
20100313842 | CORROSION RESISTANT INSERT FOR A CYLINDER HEAD - An engine includes a cylinder head at least partially defining a valve seat pocket. A valve seat is located proximate to the cylinder head to at lest partially define the valve seat pocket. A pocket filler is located between the valve seat and the pocket insert such that the pocket filler occupies a substantial portion of the valve seat pocket. A pocket insert is attached to the cylinder head proximate to the valve seat pocket, such that the pocket insert lines at least a portion of the valve seat pocket. | 12-16-2010 |
20110100316 | Cylinder Head Assembly For An Internal Combustion Engine and Method of Manufacture - A cylinder head assembly for an internal combustion engine and its method of manufacture is disclosed. The cylinder head assembly includes a cylinder head having a combustion chamber and a port opening into the combustion chamber. An insert pocket is circumferentially disposed about the port and is configured to receive a valve seat therein and to define a seam therebetween. A seal, comprising displaced cylinder head material disposed across the seam, seals the seam against the ingress of contaminants. | 05-05-2011 |
David Michael Moore, Chesterfield Twp., MI US
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20140069335 | ROBOTIC APPARATUS FOR PAINTING - A robotic apparatus for painting a workpiece includes a redundant axis robot for use in a robotic painting system. The redundant axis of rotation provides the robot arm additional flexibility in avoiding obstacles and reaching an interior of the workpiece to apply paint thereto. The robotic apparatus could be a seven-axis robot arm or a five-axis parallel link panel opener robot arm for opening and/or closing the panel. The robot arms are mounted on at least one vertically oriented column adjacent a path of travel of the workpiece through a painting booth and the robot arms can be mounted on a common base. | 03-13-2014 |
David R. Moore, Belleville, MI US
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20090260953 | CONVEYOR SLIDE PLATE WITH RESERVOIR - A conveyor slide plate for movably supporting a support element along a track or rail of a material handling system includes a body portion configured to be received at the track or rail and to move along the track or rail when driven by a chain of the material handling system. The body portion of the slide plate includes at least one reservoir formed in an upper surface of the body portion. The reservoir is configured to receive lubricating fluid therein, and is configured to direct the flow of the lubricating fluid toward a sliding interface between the body portion of the slide plate and the track or rail, such as to at least one perimeter region of the body portion of the slide plate. | 10-22-2009 |
Eugene R. Moore, Midland, MI US
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20090176955 | Devolatilization of anhydride polymers - The present invention relates to the formation of low volatile anhydride-containing aromatic vinyl polymers by polymerizing the half ester of the anhydride with a vinyl aromatic monomer followed by devolatilizing the half-ester and reforming the anhydride at elevated temperatures and reduced pressures. | 07-09-2009 |
20140140963 | Preservation of the biological activity of undenatured type II collagen - The instant invention is the storage of Type II collagen containing tissue in carbonated water. Such Type II collagen is useful for alleviating the symptoms of arthritis in mammals as well as the treatment of arthritis in mammals. Such Type II collagen is also useful for the prevention of arthritis in mammals. The instant invention is also a method for the preparation of a nutritional supplement that includes the steps of: (a) separating water-insoluble undenatured Type II collagen containing animal tissue from animal tissue not containing Type II collagen; (b) subdividing and sterilizing said tissue under conditions which do not change the original structure of the Type II collagen to produce a subdivided and sterilized product; (c) packaging the subdivided and sterilized product in carbonated water. | 05-22-2014 |
20150017129 | Preservation of the biological activity of undenatured type II collagen - The instant invention is the storage of Type II collagen containing tissue in carbonated water. Such Type II collagen is useful for alleviating the symptoms of arthritis in mammals as well as the treatment of arthritis in mammals. Such Type II collagen is also useful for the prevention of arthritis in mammals. The instant invention is also a method for the preparation of a nutritional supplement that includes the steps of: (a) separating water-insoluble undenatured Type II collagen containing animal tissue from animal tissue not containing Type II collagen; (b) subdividing and sterilizing said tissue under conditions which do not change the original structure of the Type II collagen to produce a subdivided and sterilized product; (c) packaging the subdivided and sterilized product in carbonated water. | 01-15-2015 |
20150313966 | Preservation of the biological activity of undenatured type II collagen - The instant invention is the storage of Type II collagen containing tissue in carbonated water. Such Type II collagen is useful for alleviating the symptoms of arthritis in mammals as well as the treatment of arthritis in mammals. Such Type II collagen is also useful for the prevention of arthritis in mammals. The instant invention is also a method for the preparation of a nutritional supplement that includes the steps of: (a) separating water-insoluble undenatured Type II collagen containing animal tissue from animal tissue not containing Type II collagen; (b) subdividing and sterilizing said tissue under conditions which do not change the original structure of the Type II collagen to produce a subdivided and sterilized product; (c) packaging the subdivided and sterilized product in carbonated water. | 11-05-2015 |
20150375009 | Treating and preventing virus infections in animals - A method for preventing disease in an animal by exposing the animal to one or more doses of geothermal energy wherein the total dose of geothermal energy is in the range of from 10 to 2000 mJ/kg. In addition, a method for treating disease in an animal by exposing the animal to one or more doses of geothermal energy wherein the total dose of geothermal energy is in the range of from 10 to 2000 mJ/kg. | 12-31-2015 |
Glen E. Moore, St. Clair Shores, MI US
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20090271943 | Portable cleaning assembly with waste container and anti tip-over protection - A portable cleaning assembly includes a vacuum unit for vacuuming debris and a waste container for collecting waste separate from the vacuumed debris. The assembly also includes one or more batteries electrically connected to the vacuum unit for providing electric power. A transport mechanism supports the waste container, the vacuum unit, and the batteries to allow the free movement of the assembly about an area. The at least one battery is balanced in opposition with the vacuum unit to prevent tip-over of the cleaning assembly. | 11-05-2009 |
20090307865 | Portable Cleaning System - A portable vacuum cleaning system includes a portable vacuum unit for cleaning debris. The vacuum unit is powered by a self-contained first battery and may be carried with a strap in backpack-fashion. The system also includes a cart defining a receptacle for receiving the vacuum unit. The vacuum unit may be used when supported by the cart or when carried by an operator. A second battery is supported by the cart and electrically connectable to the vacuum unit for charging the first battery when the vacuum unit is supported by the cart. Further, when disposed in the cart, the vacuum unit is disposed at an angle of about 45 degrees allowing for ease of movement of the cart. | 12-17-2009 |
20100122428 | PORTABLE CLEANING ASSEMBLY WITH VACUUM UNIT DISPOSED WITHIN CAVITY OF WASTE CONTAINER - A portable cleaning assembly includes a vacuum unit for cleaning debris, a waste container for collecting waste separate from the debris, and a transport mechanism for moving the waste container and the vacuum unit. The waste container includes a sidewall defining a cavity. At least part of the vacuum unit, i.e., a motor and/or a filter assembly, is disposed within the cavity. Batteries are stored in a housing of the transport mechanism for powering the vacuum unit. A top surface of the transport mechanism may also include an additional area to support an article besides the waste container. | 05-20-2010 |
20110289716 | PORTABLE CLEANING SYSTEM - A portable vacuum cleaning system includes a portable vacuum unit for cleaning debris. The vacuum unit is powered by a self-contained first electric power storage device and may be carried with a strap in backpack-fashion. The system also includes a cart defining a receptacle for receiving the vacuum unit. The vacuum unit may be used when supported by the cart or when carried by an operator. A second electric power storage device is supported by the cart and electrically connectable to the vacuum unit for charging the first electric power storage device when the vacuum unit is supported by the cart. Further, when disposed in the cart, the vacuum unit is disposed at an angle of about 45 degrees allowing for ease of movement of the cart. | 12-01-2011 |
20120284951 | PORTABLE CLEANING ASSEMBLY WITH WASTE CONTAINER AND ANTI TIP-OVER PROTECTION - A portable cleaning assembly includes a vacuum unit for vacuuming debris and a waste container for collecting waste separate from the vacuumed debris. The assembly also includes one or more batteries electrically connected to the vacuum unit for providing electric power. A transport mechanism supports the waste container, the vacuum unit, and the batteries to allow the free movement of the assembly about an area. The at least one battery is balanced in opposition with the vacuum unit to prevent tip-over of the cleaning assembly. | 11-15-2012 |
20130112450 | VIBRATION DAMPENING SYSTEM FOR A HANDLE OF A MACHINE THAT VIBRATES, AND A METHOD OF DAMPENING VIBRATIONS PRODUCED BY A MACHINE - A multi-segmented handle built in tiers, with vibration isolators separating one tier from the other tiers. The tier that connects via isolators with a machine base is the one to which the other tiers are attached. The tiers shape is circular or a series of circles to diminish the shock wave and each tiers tubes are filled with a vibration dampening element turning the tier into a harmonic absorber. Each tier has attachments to accommodate the isolators for attaching one tier to another tier. The shapes that the tiers take are not limited to circular but includes all shapes, curved or straight and the isolators include all types of isolators. | 05-09-2013 |
Glen E. Moore, Roseville, MI US
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20150298312 | VIBRATION DAMPENING SYSTEM FOR A HANDLE OF A MACHINE THAT VIBRATES, AND A METHOD OF DAMPENING VIBRATIONS PRODUCED BY A MACHINE - A multi-segmented handle built in tiers, with vibration isolators separating one tier from the other tiers. The tier that connects via isolators with a machine base is the one to which the other tiers are attached. The tiers shape is circular or a series of circles to diminish the shock wave and each tiers tubes are filled with a vibration dampening element turning the tier into a harmonic absorber. Each tier has attachments to accommodate the isolators for attaching one tier to another tier. The shapes that the tiers take are not limited to circular but includes all shapes, curved or straight and the isolators include all types of isolators. | 10-22-2015 |
Glen E. Moore, Clarkston, MI US
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20090113664 | PORTABLE CLEANING ASSEMBLY WITH WASTE CONTAINER - The subject invention provides a vacuum unit and a waste container. The vacuum unit applies a vacuum to clean an area to collect debris and the waste container collects waste by a user separate from debris collected by the vacuum unit. The vacuum unit includes a battery for powering a motor of the vacuum unit. The vacuum unit also includes an exhaust port which exhausts air in an exhaust path. The battery is disposed in the exhaust path to provide for cooling of the battery. | 05-07-2009 |
Glen Everitt Moore, St. Clair Shores, MI US
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20130243526 | Vibration Damper - A vibration reducing interface which uses interconnected layers of three or more concentrically arranged isolators to reduce vibrations in tools, vehicles, machines, weapons and anything else which uses pumps, compressors, engines, motors, spinning elements, out of balance loads or inconsistent, variable loading. The vibration reducing interface provides for tiering arranged isolators for reducing varying degrees and directions of vibration. The vibration reducing interface reduces vibration and its related negative affects including injury, damage and reduced control in relation to use of tools, vehicles, machines, weapons and other equipment. | 09-19-2013 |
Glen Everitt Moore, Roseville, MI US
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20160108987 | Vibration Dampener - A vibration reducing interface which uses interconnected layers of three or more concentrically arranged isolators to reduce vibrations in tools, vehicles, machines, weapons and anything else which uses pumps, compressors, engines, motors, spinning elements, out of balance loads or inconsistent, variable loading. The vibration reducing interface provides for tiering arranged isolators for reducing varying degrees and directions of vibration. The vibration reducing interface reduces vibration and its related negative affects including injury, damage and reduced control in relation to use of tools, vehicles, machines, weapons and other equipment. | 04-21-2016 |
20160120386 | Handle Assembly and Mobility System for Floor Cleaner - A handle assembly is used with a vibration reducing interface with vibrating equipment which uses eccentrics to induce oscillation vibrations and tools, machines or other equipment which uses pumps, compressor, motors, spinning elements or out of balance loads or inconsistent, variable loading as in equipment with irregular or erratic motion which induces vibration, in the preferred embodiment using tiers or using the prior circular elements to do so. The handle assembly is easy to operate and also permits attachment to larger vibration plates, which can also have wheels or other transport mechanisms mounted on the vibration plate to permit the unit to be easily transported through conventional door frames and doorways. | 05-05-2016 |
Heather A. Moore, Ortonville, MI US
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20080261748 | FOUR PINION DIFFERENTIAL WITH CROSS PIN RETENTION UNIT AND RELATED METHOD - A differential having four pinions supported for rotation on cross pins within a differential case. The differential employs a retainer system for securing the cross pins relative to the differential case. The retainer system can include a retainer, such as a clip or a pair of roll pins, that can secure at least one of the cross pins in place. | 10-23-2008 |
20090305835 | Four Pinion Differential With Cross Pin Retention Unit And Related Method - A differential having four pinions supported for rotation on cross pins within a differential case. The differential employs a retainer system for securing the cross pins relative to the differential case. The retainer system can include a retainer, such as a clip or a pair of roll pins, that can secure at least one of the cross pins in place. | 12-10-2009 |
Herman Moore, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20110246889 | STATISTICAL AND VISUAL SPORTS ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A system for the capturing, storing, searching and display of statistical, textual and visual sports information of both players and teams across a wide spectrum of game situations is described. A user can search through an enormous amount of stored statistical and visual information to find highly specific information about a particular player, team, or game situation involving a particular player and/or team. A series of search drill down menus allows the user to very quickly and easily go sequentially through a number of search result options to find the particular piece (or pieces) of information being sought, whether it is statistical or visual in nature, about a particular player, team, or game situation. Information regarding the search result is also simultaneously displayed with the corresponding text and visual information, which allows the user to put the particular play or player act into proper context. | 10-06-2011 |
20150014201 | Collectable Coffee Bags and the Method of Making the Same - A collectable coffee bag comprising a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel arranged between said front panel and said back panel. The collectable bag also comprising a second side panel arranged between the front panel and the back panel. The collectable bag having an image of a predetermined person arranged on the front panel and a predetermined identifying feature associated with the predetermined person arranged on the back panel. The collectable coffee bag also having a limited edition area arranged on a first side panel of the collectable coffee bag and a signature area arranged on the second side panel of the collectable coffee bag. The collectable coffee bag having a predetermined coffee blend, or roast arranged therein wherein the blended roast is associated with a predetermined person depicted on the collectable coffee bag. | 01-15-2015 |
Holly Jean Moore, Clarkston, MI US
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20090113784 | Fishing line release system - A fishing line release system is disclosed. The fishing line release system includes a fishing line quick release mechanism that may be used in conjunction with a planar device for trolling or may alternatively be used with a down rigger cable and weight when used in down rigger fishing. When used in conjunction with the planar device, the system may be used for directional trolling. The planar device comprises a planar body, the fishing line quick release mechanism attached to the planar body, and a line locking assembly for securing a portion of a fishing line to the planar body. When used in conjunction with a down rigger cable and weight, the quick release mechanism may be used either on the down rigger cable or may be attached to the down rigger weight. | 05-07-2009 |
Jaime N. Moore, Canton, MI US
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20090167059 | Pillar For Motor Vehicle And Tool For Making The Same - A stamped metal panel used as part of a pillar of a motor vehicle includes a main wall, an outer side wall, an inner side wall and a transitional portion. The outer side wall extends from one side of the main wall. The inner side wall extends from an opposite side of the main wall and forms a generally U-shaped cross section with the main wall and the outer side wall. The inner side wall has a first wall that extends from the main wall and a second wall that extends from an end of the first wall opposite from the main wall. The transitional portion extends arcuately between the first wall and the second wall. The transitional portion is substantially tangential with at least the first wall of the first side wall to facilitate removal of the panel from between upper and lower halves of a stamping tool. | 07-02-2009 |
Jaime N. Moore, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20160129872 | SIDE PILLAR ASSEMBLIES WITH MULTI-SURFACE RETENTION STRUCTURES FOR SIDE AIRBAGS - A vehicle includes a pillar garnish mounted at a side pillar assembly of the vehicle. The pillar garnish has an upper end portion, a roof head lining with an outer portion that extends along the upper end portion of the pillar garnish, and an airbag jump bracket fixedly located between a pillar body and the roof head lining. The airbag jump bracket includes a first portion extending in a vehicle height direction and a second portion extending outwardly from the first portion in a vehicle width direction. The second portion supports an airbag body that guides the airbag body toward an occupant compartment of the vehicle during an airbag deployment event. The airbag jump bracket further includes an outwardly turned flange portion that extends outwardly in the vehicle width direction to underhang the second portion of the airbag jump bracket. The outwardly turned flange portion has an underside and terminates at an end located beneath the second portion of the airbag jump bracket. The pillar garnish includes an airbag jump bracket engaging feature including a tower engaging portion and a ledge engaging portion. The ledge engaging portion includes a ledge engaging surface that engages the outwardly turned flange portion during an airbag deployment event in the vehicle height direction and the tower engaging portion includes a tower engaging surface that engages the outwardly turned flange portion during an airbag deployment event in a vehicle width direction. | 05-12-2016 |
Jaime Nicole Moore, Canton, MI US
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20090167056 | A-PILLAR FORCE TRANSFER STRUCTURE - A load transfer structure in an A-pillar assembly for transferring force from a frontal impact to the vehicle rail, rocker and door reinforcement. The load transfer structure having a support wall, a pair of transverse walls, and a longitudinal wall and is disposed in a space within the A-pillar assembly. Accordingly, the load transfer structure reduces material required in conventional A-pillar assemblies while maintaining the same load transfer capabilities. | 07-02-2009 |
20100181785 | BUMPER PANEL ASSEMBLY - A bumper panel assembly for use in a vehicle including an upper bumper panel and a lower bumper panel attached to the upper bumper panel. The bumper panel assembly is formed without cut outs and walls so as to eliminate the need of using lifters to form the bumper panel assembly, and thus reducing manufacturing costs. The upper bumper panel includes a groove extending along the width of the panel, and the lower bumper has a first edge seated along the groove so as to define a styling line. The lower panel further includes a second edge spaced apart from the first edge. A seal is disposed on the second edge and interconnects the lower bumper panel to the vehicle body when the vehicle bumper is assembled onto the vehicle so as to enhance the aerodynamic characteristics of the bumper panel assembly. | 07-22-2010 |
20100314910 | PILLAR FOR MOTOR VEHICLE AND TOOL FOR MAKING THE SAME - A stamping tool for forming a stamped metal panel used as part of a pillar of a motor vehicle is provided. The stamped metal panel is arcuate and has a u-shaped cross-section, the arcuate panel including a transitional portion so as to avoid a die lock condition. The tool includes an upper die, and a lower die, and transitional portion surfaces. The transitional portion surfaces tapers as the transitional portion surface extends from the ends of respective upper and lower dies to a first point. The transitional portion is substantially tangential with at least the first wall surfaces of the dies to facilitate removal of the panel from between upper and lower dies of a stamping tool. | 12-16-2010 |
James Moore, Oxford, MI US
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20100143065 | Fastener with anti-rotation clip - A fastener with a threaded nut, a clip, a first engagement feature and a second engagement feature. The nut has front and rear surfaces and a first lock structure that is disposed between the front and rear surfaces. The clip has a body, which defines an aperture, a second lock structure and an engagement member. The second lock structure is coupled to the body and engages the first lock structure to axially retain the clip to the nut. The engagement member extends into the aperture in the body. The first engagement feature is coupled to either the nut or the clip and comprises at least one tooth. The second engagement feature is associated with the other one of the nut and the clip and is engaged with the first engagement feature to inhibit rotation between the nut and the clip. | 06-10-2010 |
James Moore, Unionville, MI US
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20120304474 | Splitting Implement - A splitting implement comprises a first head member, a second head member attached thereto, and a handle on which the first head member is disposed. The first head member is configured for splitting a surface or an object, and the second head member may be similarly configured, except that the second head member is of such dimensions that it does not strike the object or surface until after the first head member strikes the object or surface. The second head member may assist the first head member in penetrating the surface or object and in splitting the surface or object. In the event that the splitting implement becomes embedded in the surface or object, the second head member may increase the leverage that the splitting implement may exert for extracting the splitting implement from the surface or object. | 12-06-2012 |
James L. Moore, Taylor, MI US
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20100164240 | PET MESS TOOL - A tool for cleaning a pet “mess” from a surface includes a body having a rear wall coupled to a bottom wall, a handle extending generally rearwardly from the rear wall, and an opening formed in the rear wall exposing a rear edge of the bottom wall. When the bottom wall is placed on the surface with the rear edge adjacent the pet “mess”, the handle is grasped by a human hand for pulling the body toward the pet “mess” and between the “mess” and the surface to scoop the “mess” into the body. | 07-01-2010 |
20100294178 | ADJUSTABLE FEEDER / DELIVERY BOARD FOR PRINTING PRESS - A feeder/delivery board ( | 11-25-2010 |
20110181064 | PET MESS TOOL - A tool for cleaning a pet mess from a surface includes a tube shaped body having wall defining a passage therethrough, a handle extending generally rearwardly from the body, and an opening formed in the body exposing a rear edge of a bottom portion of the wall, whereby when the bottom portion of the wall is placed on the surface with the rear edge adjacent the pet mess, the handle is grasped by a human hand for pulling the body toward the pet mess and between the mess and the surface to scoop the mess into the passage. | 07-28-2011 |
Jeremiah Moore, Detroit, MI US
Jeremy Moore, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20100140000 | SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVELY CONSUMING AND STORING ELECTRICAL ENERGY IN A HYBRID VEHICLE - A system for selectively consuming and storing electrical energy in a hybrid vehicle. The system includes an electric motor/generator unit having a rotary shaft and an internal combustion engine having a main shaft. A continuously variable transmission mechanically couples the electric motor/generator rotary shaft to the engine main shaft. A control circuit varies the amount of torque of the electric motor/generator unit rotary shaft between a negative and a positive value as a function of the operating condition of the vehicle. The control circuit also controls the transmission to vary the transmission ratio as a function of the engine operating conditions. | 06-10-2010 |
Jerry B. Moore, Brighton, MI US
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20110309604 | AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - An airbag deployment control system for use in a vehicle seat having a trim cover. The airbag deployment control system includes an upper outer liner member having a first end for coupling to an airbag module and a second end for coupling to the trim cover, and a lower outer liner member having a first end for coupling to the airbag module and a second end for coupling to the trim cover. The trim cover is for covering at least a portion of the vehicle seat and the airbag module. The trim cover includes a burst seam for the airbag member to deploy through the trim cover by rupturing at the burst seam upon inflation of the airbag member. The upper outer liner member and the lower outer liner member control deployment of the inflatable airbag member at least two locations. | 12-22-2011 |
Jesse Moore, Swartz Creek, MI US
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20080262494 | SPINAL TOOL - A spinal tool is disclosed and can include a first arm and a second arm. A rack can extend from the first arm. Further, a pinion gear can be coupled to the second arm. The pinion gear can engage the rack. The spinal tool can also include a worm gear engaged with the pinion gear. | 10-23-2008 |
Jesse Gabriel Moore, Swartz Creek, MI US
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20080243175 | Surgical Gripping Tool Having Dual-Linkage, Force Multiplying Coupler and Shaped to Grip Multiple Size Rods - A surgical gripping tool includes a dual-linkage, force multiplying coupling that increases the force applied to surgical rods for a given force applied to the tool handles. In some embodiments, recesses in the tool that grip surgical rods have complex surfaces comprising multiple radii, allowing the tool to securely grip surgical rods of different diameters. The recess radii may be undersized relative to the associated rod size. In one embodiment, the coupling multiplies an applied force by a factor of over 20. | 10-02-2008 |
Jonathan D. Moore, Midland, MI US
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20140116915 | POLYCARBONATE COATINGS FOR METAL PACKAGING - A liquid polycarbonate coating composition including an aliphatic polycarbonate resin and a cross linking compound, said aliphatic polycarbonate resin being derived from, in the presence of a catalyst, an aliphatic polyol which comprises (a) from 50 to 100% by weight of the aliphatic polyol, one or more cycloaliphatic polyols that consist essentially of primary hydroxyl groups and (b) from 0 to 50% by weight of the aliphatic polyol, one or more linear aliphatic polyols, is provided. A method of coating a substrate with the liquid polycarbonate coating composition and the resulting articles are also provided. | 05-01-2014 |
20140134317 | FOOD COMPOSITION COMPRISING A CELLULOSE ETHER - Cellulose ethers are described herein which are useful in food compositions. In these cellulose ethers the ether substituents are methyl groups, hydroxyalkyl groups, and optionally alkyl groups being different from methyl, the cellulose ether has a DS(methyl) of from 1.65 to 2.20, an MS(hydroxyalkyl) of from 0.10 to 1.00, and hydroxy groups of anhydroglucose units are substituted with methyl groups such that [s23/s26−0.2*MS(hydroxyalkyl)] is 0.35 or less, wherein s23 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 3-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups and wherein s26 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 6-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups. | 05-15-2014 |
20150203647 | NANOCELLULAR THERMOPLASTIC FOAM AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Prepare a thermoplastic polymer foam having a porosity of 70% or more and at least one of: (i) an average cell size of 200 nanometers or less; and (ii) a nucleation density of at least 1×1015 effective nucleation sites per cubic centimeter of foamable polymer composition not including blowing agent using a foamable polymer composition containing a thermoplastic polymer selected from styrenic polymer and (meth)acrylic polymers, a blowing agent comprising at least 20 mole-percent carbon dioxide based on moles of blowing agent and an additive having a Total Hansen Solubility Parameter that differs from that of carbon dioxide by less than 2 and that is present at a concentration of 0.01 to 1.5 weight parts per hundred weight parts thermoplastic polymer. | 07-23-2015 |
Larry H. Moore, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20150177940 | SYSTEM, ARTICLE, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING EVENT-DRIVEN CONTENT FOR ONLINE VIDEO, AUDIO AND IMAGES - What is provided is a system, computer-implemented method, apparatus and article for interacting with video, audio and/or picture content by providing business rules, response rules, instructions and/or URL pointer data for client side generation. The system does not receive nor store the video, audio and/or picture content, nor the interactive content piece to be enabled upon the video, audio and/or picture content. | 06-25-2015 |
Linda A. Moore, Midland, MI US
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20090078035 | Scrub Testing Devices and Methods - The invention provides, in one embodiment, a device for performing scrub testing on a plurality of samples simultaneously, including a plurality of scrubbing devices. A stage is provided which positions the plurality of samples in contact with the plurality of scrubbing devices. The scrubbing devices can individually be provided with different weights to produce different forces on the samples. A motion producing device produces one or both of linear and rotational motion between the brushes and the samples. The scrubbing devices are held in the stage so as move freely vertically. | 03-26-2009 |
20100083778 | DEVICES FOR RETAINING A NONPOROUS SUBSTRATE AND METHODS - Described are devices for retaining a nonporous substrate, as well as methods for their use, the devices comprising a housing for receiving the nonporous substrate, a removable well insert attached to the housing and adjacently coplanar to the substrate, the well insert having at least one opening that, together with the substrate, defines a well, and means for exerting a force against the substrate such that the substrate engages the well insert with sufficient force to attain a fluid-tight seal in the well. | 04-08-2010 |
Linda Ann Moore, Midland, MI US
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20100069257 | POROUS SAMPLE TESTING DEVICE AND METHODS - Described are devices and methods for parallel testing of formulations on various substrates. | 03-18-2010 |
Linda Grace Moore, White Cloud, MI US
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20150044661 | APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING CONSUMER RESEARCH AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - Apparatuses for performing consumer testing and methods for using same are provided. Methods for administering consumer research are also provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides apparatuses having a rotatable platform with at least one divider separating the platform into at least two sections, where each of the at least two sections includes a life-like scenario configured for use by a consumer participant during a consumer research test. Such apparatuses provide flexibility and efficiency of time, space and cost for performing consumer research since the research may be performed in a timely fashion, in a number of different life-like scenarios, in a limited amount of space, and may be directly observed from one location or using one set of audio/visual equipment. | 02-12-2015 |
Michael T. Moore, Paw Paw, MI US
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20150276305 | INTERACTIVE LIGHTING IN A REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet, a light system associated within an interior of the refrigerator cabinet, the light system including a light source, a reflector having a first position wherein light from the light source is directed in a first direction and a second position wherein the light from the light source is directed in a second direction, and wherein the refrigerator is configured to move the reflector between the first position and the second position based on interactions between a user of the refrigerator and the refrigerator. | 10-01-2015 |
Michael Todd Moore, Paw Paw, MI US
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20150255193 | SHELF BRACKETS TO CONDUCT ELECTRICITY TO REFRIGERATOR SHELVES - Shelf brackets to conduct electricity to refrigerator shelves are disclosed. An example shelf bracket includes an end configured to engage a support rail, the end having a first area to conduct electricity from the support rail to the shelf bracket, an arm extending from the end to support the shelf, the arm comprising a second area to conduct electricity from the shelf bracket to the shelf, a non-electrically conductive coating applied to substantially all of the shelf bracket except in the first and second areas, a first electrically conductive material applied to at least a portion of the first area, and a second electrically conductive material applied to at least a portion of the second area, wherein the shelf bracket is formed from a third electrically conductive material, the third electrically conductive material to conduct electricity between the first and second areas. | 09-10-2015 |
20160086747 | REFRIGERATORS, METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PASS ELECTRICAL SIGNALS THROUGH REFRIGERATOR LINERS - An apparatus to pass an electrical signal within a refrigerator having a liner partially defining an interior compartment and having an opening, and a moveable member, includes first and second members not passable through the opening when the apparatus is at a first rotational orientation, at least one of the first and second members passable through the opening when the apparatus is at a second rotational orientation, a planar third member between the first and second members fitting in the opening at the first rotational orientation, an electrically conductive contact to conduct the electrical signal to the moveable member when the moveable member is at a predetermined position relative to the apparatus, and a electrical conductor electrically coupled to the contact and passing through the apparatus to conduct the electrical signal from the exterior of the liner to the contact. | 03-24-2016 |
20160141078 | SHELF BRACKETS TO CONDUCT ELECTRICITY TO REFRIGERATOR SHELVES - Shelf brackets to conduct electricity to refrigerator shelves are disclosed. An example shelf bracket includes an end configured to engage a support rail, the end having a first area to conduct electricity from the support rail to the shelf bracket, an arm extending from the end to support the shelf, the arm comprising a second area to conduct electricity from the shelf bracket to the shelf, a non-electrically conductive coating applied to substantially all of the shelf bracket except in the first and second areas, a first electrically conductive material applied to at least a portion of the first area, and a second electrically conductive material applied to at least a portion of the second area, wherein the shelf bracket is formed from a third electrically conductive material, the third electrically conductive material to conduct electricity between the first and second areas. | 05-19-2016 |
Nicholas Moore, Troy, MI US
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20150114099 | DIRECT INJECTION SOLENOID INJECTOR OPENING TIME DETECTION - A direct injection, solenoid fuel injector includes at least one current sensing function capable of detecting a current draw of the solenoid and a controller function. The controller is capable of determining a fully open time of the direct fuel injector solenoid based on the application of a slope inflection filter and a slope discrimination filter to a derivative of the current draw. | 04-30-2015 |
Patrick Moore, Lapeer, MI US
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20120039665 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR APPLICATION OF STRUCTURAL MATERIALS - There is disclosed a method of applying activatable material to a member of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. According to the method, the activatable material is provided to an applicator followed by applying the activatable material to the member wherein the activatable material is attached by way of a mechanical interlock via one or more through-holes. | 02-16-2012 |
20140238575 | METHOD FOR FORMATION AND APPLICATION OF ADHESIVE - An improved approach toward the formation of an adhesive comprising a separated liquid component and solid component and application of the adhesive to a substrate immediately upon mixing the liquid and solid components. | 08-28-2014 |
20160136852 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR APPLICATION OF STRUCTURAL MATERIALS - There is disclosed a method of applying activatable material to a member of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. According to the method, the activatable material is provided to an applicator followed by applying the activatable material to the member wherein the activatable material is attached by way of a mechanical interlock via one or more through-holes. | 05-19-2016 |
Richard Alan Moore, Rockford, MI US
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20090308994 | PORTABLE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUSPENDING GAME OR OTHER OBJECTS ABOVE THE GROUND - A portable support apparatus for supporting game or other objects above the ground between spaced vertical columns comprises a support bracket attached by non-elastic straps to each column and a cross bar extending between the brackets. Each bracket includes a vertical back plate that rests flat against the vertical column and a vertical support plate that extends outwardly from a front side of the support plate. A recess in an upper edge of the support plate serves as a cross bar rest. The back plate can include studs to reduce slipping. The cross bar rest can have a rectangular U-shape or a V-shape for a rectangular, round or angled cross bar. The bracket can be mounted at a skewed angle on the column so the cross bar fits snugly in the recess. | 12-17-2009 |
Robert F. Moore, Sandusky, MI US
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20090016815 | Hand rail return construction - A hand rail adapted for mounting on a wall and having free ends spaced from such wall, and a coupling between the free, opposite ends of the rail for supporting return members which span the space between the rail and the wall surface. Each coupling has a socket at each end thereof, one of such sockets being adapted for the accommodation of the free end of the rail and the other of such sockets being adopted for the accommodation of a free end of the return member. Each socket has an inner surface which tapers in a direction inwardly of the coupling and also has an internal shoulder which limits the extent to which the rail or return member may extend into the coupling. | 01-15-2009 |
Ronald Moore, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20090044456 | Door Module Plate With Handle - A motor vehicle door module assembly in a motor vehicle door structure, the assembly including a module plate, a bracket, and a door handle pivotally mounted on the bracket. Coacting mounting structures are provided on the module plate and on the bracket which are operative in response to linear sliding movement of the bracket relative to the module plate to mount the bracket on the module plate while permitting a limited degree of linear play to facilitate the installation of the module assembly on the door structure. The coacting mounting structures take the form of a plurality of tabs on the module plate and a respective plurality of keyways in the bracket. | 02-19-2009 |
Scott Moore, Waterford, MI US
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20080244820 | SOFT BIMINI STYLE GAZEBO PARTICULARLY IN USE WITH SEPARATE AND INDEPENDENTLY ACTUATING HARD TOP COVER FLIPPER - A convertible spa top having pairs of brackets mounted at locations along sides of the spa. A bimini frame incorporates a plurality of interconnected tubular members to which is secured a fabric covering, the frame hingedly engaging the brackets and including at least a main tubular member engaging, at remote ends, an intermediate-most located pair of brackets, a pair of tubular supports extending from the other of the pair of brackets and each engaging an intermediate outer leg location of the main tubular member, and at least one secondary tubular member extending in a hinged and reverse angled fashion from additional locations associated with the main tubular member. The frame is convertible from a first configuration in which the fabric covering is substantially stretched over and above the spa, to a second configuration in which the tubular members and fabric are collapsed to one end of the spa. | 10-09-2008 |
Scott S. Moore, Royal Oak, MI US
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20110256418 | ASSEMBLY FOR PREVENTING GALVANIC CORROSION AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME - An assembly for limiting corrosion between a first member made of a first material and a second member made of a second material, different from the first material, includes a plurality of cylindrical dimples defined in the first member. The cylindrical dimples are formed as a one-piece structure with the first member. The cylindrical dimples and the second member interact to define a plurality of galvanic contact zones. An electrocoat covers substantially all of the first member and the second member, but does not cover the galvanic contact zones. Therefore, the galvanic contact zones are not in contact with the electrocoat and are sealed to prevent contact with an electrolyte. A method of assembling a first member to a second member, to limit corrosion therebetween, is also provided. | 10-20-2011 |
Simon Moore, Brighton, MI US
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20090114793 | Vehicle seat track - A track assembly for a vehicle seat includes a first track ( | 05-07-2009 |
20090322136 | VEHICLE SEAT TRACK - A track assembly for a vehicle seat includes a first track member and a reinforcing member. The first track member has a first portion defining a first set of apertures configured to receive a locking device. The reinforcing member, which may be in the form of a plate, is coupled to the first portion and defines a second set of apertures corresponding to the first set of apertures. The second set of apertures are also configured to receive the locking device. The reinforcing member is configured to reinforce the first track member in an area around and between the first set of apertures. | 12-31-2009 |
Steve Moore, Dexter, MI US
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20150276549 | FLEXIBLE AUTOMATION CELL FOR PERFORMING SECONDARY OPERATIONS IN CONCERT WITH A MACHINING CENTER AND ROLL CHECK OPERATIONS - An automation cell incorporating elements for performing secondary operations on a machined part is adapted to be disposed adjacent to a machining center for performing the primary operations on the part. The cell incorporates a robotic arm capable of being moved into position with respect to the machining center so as to load machined parts into the machining center and unload primarily machined parts for the performance of secondary operations in the cell. In a preferred embodiment the automation cell performs roll check operations on the primarily machined gear by bringing it into meshed engagement with a master gear and rotating the meshed gears and employing a sensor to monitor the roll-out of the machined gear. | 10-01-2015 |
20150338309 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSPECTING CLUSTER GEARS - A method and apparatus for measuring cluster gears for run-out employs a plurality of master gears, each engageable with one of the gears of the cluster and each supported on a fluid cylinder powered slide movable radially to a gear to be measured. As the gear to be measured is rotated, the radial motion of the slides is sensed and compared to maximum values by a computer. An additional master gear, having sections engageable with each gear of a cluster simultaneously on its own slide, may be provided to measure the total run-out of the cluster. | 11-26-2015 |
Timothy J. Moore, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20150177940 | SYSTEM, ARTICLE, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING EVENT-DRIVEN CONTENT FOR ONLINE VIDEO, AUDIO AND IMAGES - What is provided is a system, computer-implemented method, apparatus and article for interacting with video, audio and/or picture content by providing business rules, response rules, instructions and/or URL pointer data for client side generation. The system does not receive nor store the video, audio and/or picture content, nor the interactive content piece to be enabled upon the video, audio and/or picture content. | 06-25-2015 |
William Ronald Moore, Brighton, MI US
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20090185367 | Water resistant flashlight with integral hidden storage - A water resistant flashlight with integral hidden storage is provided in combination is intended for secretiveness in any situation where someone has something they wish to be concealed. The handle end cap and light housing are interconnected by mechanical means with a light source disposed in the light housing. The on off switch and power source are also disposed in the handle, end cap and battery housing. The hidden storage is located in the handle. | 07-23-2009 |
William T. Moore, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20150028808 | Method to Estimate Battery Open-Circuit Voltage Based on Transient Resistive Effects - A vehicle is disclosed that includes a battery and a controller programmed to calculate a battery voltage characteristic from previously measured charge and discharge data. The battery voltage characteristic is based on differences between the previously measured values when state of charge falls in a range in which the differences are approximately equal. Outside of the range, the charge and discharge voltage data are corrected based on a square root of time to obtain the battery voltage characteristic. The characterization may be performed with a high-rate continuous charge and discharge cycle. Also disclosed is an apparatus for generating the battery characteristic that includes a bi-directional power supply. The battery voltage characteristic is obtained based on the differences of the charge and discharge voltage data and corrected data based on the square root of time. A method is also disclosed based on the same. | 01-29-2015 |
20150367747 | Method for Revitalizing and Increasing Lithium Ion Battery Capacity - A hybrid or electric vehicle includes a lithium-ion battery and a controller. The controller is programmed to discharge the battery through an electrical load to a predetermined voltage less than a voltage associated with zero state of charge such that relative degrees of lithiation associated with the electrodes of the battery change for at least one state of charge resulting in an increase in battery maximum capacity. The controller may be on-board or off-board of the vehicle. The electrical load may be part of the vehicle or external to the vehicle. | 12-24-2015 |