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Alden Rix, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20110294620 | POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - A power transmission system for transmitting power from a crank shaft of an engine to a drive shaft of a transmission gear box via a clutch assembly is disclosed. The clutch assembly facilitates co-rotation of the crank and drive shaft when engaged and allows relative rotation between the crank and drive shaft when not engaged. The system includes an electric motor with an input/output shaft and a gear assembly coupled to the input/output and drive shaft. Rotation of the drive shaft is transmitted to rotation of the input/output shaft via the gear assembly and rotation of the input/output shaft is transmitted to rotation of the drive shaft via the gear assembly. The drive shaft is drivable by the engine via the crank shaft when the clutch assembly is engaged and is drivable by the electric motor via the input/output shaft and gear assembly when the clutch assembly is not engaged. | 12-01-2011 |
Alden Rix, Sandy, UT US
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20110094807 | ELECTRIC DRIVE SYSTEM FOR PASSIVE VEHICLE - One embodiment of an electric drive system includes first and second gear assemblies coupled to a hollow axle tube, and first and second electric motors respectively coupled to the first and second gear assemblies. Further, the electric drive system includes first and second drive axles positioned within the hollow axle tube. The first drive axle includes a first end portion coupled to a first wheel and a second end portion coupled to the first gear assembly. Similarly, the second drive axle includes a first end portion coupled to a second wheel spaced-apart from the first wheel and a second end portion coupled to the second gear assembly. Actuation of the first electric motor rotates the first drive axle and first wheel via the first gear assembly and actuation of the second electric motor rotates the second drive axle and second wheel via the second gear assembly. | 04-28-2011 |
Amy Diane Rix, Chapel Hill, NC US
Brad A. Rix, Spicewood, TX US
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20090050737 | Polysilazane coatings - A composition and process for manufacturing a camouflaged aircraft component. The process includes providing an aircraft component; applying an uncured coating onto the aircraft component wherein the uncured coating comprises polysilazane resin, at least one pigment, at least one matting agent, and at least one diluent; allowing the diluent to evaporate; curing the coating to provided a cured coating that comprises cured polysilazane, at least one pigment, and at least one matting agent. | 02-26-2009 |
20110183134 | Polysilazane coatings - A composition and process for manufacturing a camouflaged aircraft component. The process includes providing an aircraft component; applying an uncured coating onto the aircraft component wherein the uncured coating comprises polysilazane resin, at least one pigment, at least one matting agent, and at least one diluent; allowing the diluent to evaporate; curing the coating to provided a cured coating that comprises cured polysilazane, at least one pigment, and at least one matting agent. | 07-28-2011 |
Dave M. Rix, Columbus, IN US
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20100043760 | FUEL PUMP - A fuel pump is disclosed wherein a substantially cylindrical plunger bore is provided with an annular drain groove fluidically coupled to a drain duct. A pump plunger is driven by a drive system located in a separate mechanical compartment that holds a reservoir of lubricating oil. An annular seal is provided adjacent the drain groove substantially at the end of the bore and retained in position by a seal support. Exemplary embodiments provide the drain groove and seal as being positioned immediately adjacent one another so that the seal forms a lower wall of the drain groove. | 02-25-2010 |
David Rix, Sandy, UT US
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20100016045 | BELTED GRAIN TANK FLOOR - A grain tank on a crop harvester includes a belted conveyor floor for moving grain in the grain tank toward an opening through which the grain tank is emptied. | 01-21-2010 |
20100016046 | FLEXIBLE UNLOADING TUBE - An agricultural combine has a flexible unloading tube for discharging the contents of a grain tank positioned on the combine. The unloading tube includes first and second tubes connected by a pair of swivel joints on an intermediate tube. The swivel joints are actuated independent of one another by either electrical or hydraulic power to provide a range of motion significantly greater than found in current combines. A series of augers, connected through flexible joints, move grain material through the unloading tube. The double swivel joints enable the unloader to be conveniently located in the combine with a minimum intrusion on the overall volume of the unit. | 01-21-2010 |
20100016047 | DUAL SIDED BELTED UNLOADER - An unloader for an agricultural harvester includes a telescopic belted conveyor that can be extended to opposite sides of the harvester. The conveyor can be operated at any selected elevation between a minimum elevation and a maximum elevation and at any extended length between a minimum extended length and a maximum extended length for the conveyor. | 01-21-2010 |
20110273003 | Extendible Axle Member For The Rear Of An Agricultural Harvester - An extendible axle member ( | 11-10-2011 |
20110274378 | Bearing Arrangement For A Telescopic Axle - An extendible axle member ( | 11-10-2011 |
20120282985 | BELTED GRAIN TANK FLOOR - A grain tank on a crop harvester includes a belted conveyor floor for moving grain in the grain tank toward an opening through which the grain tank is emptied. A sensor determines when the grain has depleted the tank to a substantially low level and activates the floor to remove the remainder of the grain material. A flexible strip between the active floor and the sidewalls of the grain container ensure that grain loss is minimized, if not eliminated. The active floor may be provided in an belt in which the driven side has a lower friction material so as to improve belt life. | 11-08-2012 |
David John Rix, Sandy, UT US
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20080245540 | Ripper Assembly With Direct Load Path - A work vehicle, such as a motor grader, comprises a frame, a ripper, a tie bar attached to the frame, and a four-bar linkage attached to and disposed between the ripper and the tie bar for transferring a load between the ripper and the frame via the four-bar linkage and the tie bar. The four-bar linkage and the tie bar are co-planar with respect to a plane within which the four-bar linkage is movable relative to the frame. A toolbar for the ripper is also disclosed. | 10-09-2008 |
20140166322 | RIPPER ASSEMBLY WITH DIRECT LOAD PATH - A work vehicle, such as a motor grader, comprises a frame, a ripper, a tie bar attached to the frame, and a four-bar linkage attached to and disposed between the ripper and the tie bar for transferring a load between the ripper and the frame via the four-bar linkage and the tie bar. The four-bar linkage and the tie bar are co-planar with respect to a plane within which the four-bar linkage is movable relative to the frame. A toolbar for the ripper is also disclosed. | 06-19-2014 |
David M. Rix, Columbus, IN US
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20090267008 | SOLENOID ACTUATED FLOW CONTROL VALVE INCLUDING STATOR CORE PLATED WITH NON-FERROUS MATERIAL - An electromagnetic valve includes an extra-high pressure injection system control valve having soft metal powder particles in a magnetic stator core. Electroless nickel plating is applied to the stator core to provide an intermediate surface to absorb grinding wheel stress as a working face is exposed during manufacturing, as well as an external compression layer or casing to hold or encapsulate the powder particles in place and together during assembly and use. | 10-29-2009 |
20130119166 | FUEL INJECTOR WITH INJECTION CONTROL VALVE SPRING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT DEVICE - A fuel injector including an injection control device valve spring preload adjustment device is disclosed. The fuel injector includes a transverse access passage extending at an acute angle to a longitudinal axis of the fuel injector. The preload adjustment device includes at least one transverse slot that creates a cantilevered thread portion. The cantilevered thread portion is deformed at a deformation angle to a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to form a locking feature. | 05-16-2013 |
Francis C. Rix, Houston, TX US
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20140288249 | Methods for Producing Polyolefins With Catalyst Systems - Described herein are methods comprising contacting one or more olefins with a catalyst system in a polymerization reactor at conditions sufficient to produce a polyolefin, wherein the catalyst system comprises a first metallocene catalyst compound comprising a first transition metal atom, two cyclopentadienyl ligands bound to the first transition metal atom, and two leaving groups bound to the first transition metal atom, wherein at least one leaving group is selected from the group consisting of a halo-phenoxy and a halo-alkoxy; wherein the first metallocene catalyst compound has a catalyst productivity that is at least 20% greater than a comparative metallocene catalyst compound used to produce the same polyolefin, wherein the comparative metallocene catalyst compound is the same as the first metallocene catalyst compound except neither leaving group is a halo-phenoxy or a halo-alkoxy. | 09-25-2014 |
Francis C. Rix, League City, TX US
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20080269443 | Methods of oligomerizing olefins - The present invention provides a method of producing oligomers of olefins, comprising reacting olefins with a catalyst under oligomerization conditions. The catalyst can be the product of the combination of a chromium compound and a heteroaryl-amine compound. In particular embodiments, the catalyst compound can be used to trimerize or tetramerize ethylene to 1-hexene, 1-octene, or mixtures of 1-hexene and 1-octene. | 10-30-2008 |
20080293899 | Methods For Oligomerizing Olefins - The present invention provides a method of producing oligomers of olefins, comprising reacting olefins with a catalyst under oligomerization conditions. The catalyst can be the product of the combination of a chromium compound and a pyridyl amine or a heteroaryl-amine compound. In particular embodiments, the catalyst compound can be used to trimerize or tetramerize ethylene to 1-hexene, 1-octene, or mixtures of 1-hexene and 1-octene. | 11-27-2008 |
20090306323 | POLYOLEFIN FILM - A film of an ethylene polymer. | 12-10-2009 |
20100261861 | Polymerization Catalysts and Methods of Using the Same to Produce Polyolefin Products - Polymerization catalyst systems including three or more catalyst compounds are provided. Methods for olefin polymerization including the aforementioned catalyst systems are also provided. | 10-14-2010 |
20100298511 | METALLOCENE CATALYSTS AND THEIR USE IN POLYMERIZATION PROCESSES - A process for polymerizing olefin(s) utilizing a cyclic bridged metallocene catalyst system to produce polymers with improved properties is provided. The catalyst system may include a cyclic bridged metallocene, L | 11-25-2010 |
20110098422 | POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITIONS HAVING IMPROVED PROPERTIES - Polyethylene compositions having improved properties are provided. In one aspect, a polyethylene composition having a long chain branching index (g′ | 04-28-2011 |
20120046428 | Mixed Metal Catalyst Systems Having a Tailored Hydrogen Response - A polymerization catalyst system and polymerization processes using the catalyst systems are disclosed. The polymerization catalyst systems may include a) a first catalyst compound, and b) a second catalyst compound, wherein the first catalyst compound includes an oxadiazole-containing compound. In some embodiments, the oxadiazole-containing compound has essentially no hydrogen response, thus allowing better and/or tailored control of product properties when producing polymers using the catalyst system. | 02-23-2012 |
20120271017 | Catalyst Systems Having a Tailored Hydrogen Response - A polymerization catalyst system and polymerization processes using the catalyst systems are disclosed. The polymerization catalyst systems may include a) a first catalyst compound, and b) a second catalyst compound, wherein the first catalyst compound comprises a biphenyl phenol compound having essentially no hydrogen response. | 10-25-2012 |
20130085289 | Synthesis of Alkyl Cyclopentadiene Compounds - A method of synthesizing an alkyl cyclopentadiene compound is disclosed. The method includes contacting at least one cyclopentadienyl anion source and at least one alkyl group source to form at least one alkyl cyclopentadiene compound. The method further includes extracting the alkyl cyclopentadiene compound with a hydrocarbon solvent. The alkyl cyclopentadiene compound may be converted to a metallocene catalyst compound. | 04-04-2013 |
John Fred Rix, Tucson, AZ US
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20100165107 | SELF-CONTAINED COVERT SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM - The present invention provides a self-contained covert surveillance system, comprising an enclosure having an outside appearance resembling a utility box and containing therein at least one camera, a processor, a data storage device, and a means for communications, wherein the enclosure has at least one surface that allows light to penetrate the surface and be captured by the camera. The invention may be further equipped With intake and exhaust fans and/or electric heating and cooling devices to expand the utility of the device to more extreme environmental conditions. | 07-01-2010 |
20100166412 | RAPID DEPLOYMENT SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM - A portable surveillance system for rapid deployment, comprising a hardware case containing a battery, a processor, a hard disk drive, and a means for communications; at least one surveillance camera; and a tripod. The tripod is used to support both the camera and the hardware case. The hardware case is weatherproof, having intake and exhaust fans and optional electric heating and/or cooling units. The present invention is capable of being transported and positioned quickly by a single operator in a desired location. | 07-01-2010 |
Matthew Boyd Rix, Cresson, TX US
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20120104181 | Cross-Sectionally Morphing Airfoil - The present invention provides an apparatus, system, and method for morphing the cross-sectional shape of an airfoil between a high-speed, low-lift airfoil and a low-speed, high-lift airfoil, including interim airfoil configurations, to allow for optimal performance. This is done by inputting a control command into the system that alters the shape of the split or elastic upper and/or lower skin surface to allow the airfoil camber and chord to vary. | 05-03-2012 |
Noel M. Rix, Rye, NH US
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20140139353 | INDICATOR SYSTEM - An indicator system includes a human perceptible indicator, a motion-activated switch, and a controller in electrical communication with the indicator and the motion activated switch. The controller includes a non-transitory memory storing first and second indicator sequences, and a counter counting a number of activations of the motion-activated switch. The controller causes activation of the indicator according to the first indicator sequence when the number of switch activations is less than a first threshold count, and according to the second indicator sequence when the number of switch activations is greater than or equal to the first threshold count, and less than a second threshold count. | 05-22-2014 |
Robert Rix, Hershey, PA US
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20110301909 | TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR A LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) ASSEMBLY - A temperature measurement system is provided for a light emitting diode (LED) assembly that includes an LED having two semiconductors joined together at an LED junction. The system includes a temperature sensor operatively connected to the LED assembly at a remote location that is remote from the LED junction. The temperature sensor is configured to measure a temperature of the LED assembly at the remote location. A temperature calculation module is operatively connected to the temperature sensor for receiving the measured temperature at the remote location from the temperature sensor. The temperature calculation module is configured to determine a junction temperature at the LED junction based on the measured temperature a the remote location. | 12-08-2011 |
20120229043 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR CONNECTING A LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) TO A DRIVER - An electrical connector is provided for connecting a light emitting diode (LED) to a driver. The electrical connector includes a housing, a driver input contact held by the housing and configured to be electrically connected to a power output of the driver, and an LED output contact held by the housing and configured to be electrically connected to a power input of the LED. An electrical path is defined between the driver input contact and the LED output contact for supplying electrical power from the driver to the power input of the LED. The electrical connector includes a temperature monitor and control (TMC) module operatively connected to a temperature sensor for receiving a temperature associated with the LED. The TMC module is configured to control the flow of electrical power from the driver input contact to the LED output contact based on the temperature received from the temperature sensor. | 09-13-2012 |
Robert D. Rix, Hershey, PA US
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20090275228 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING PULL TETHER FOR LATCH RELEASE - An electrical connector includes a housing having a plurality of contacts defining a mating interface for a mating connector. A latch extends from the housing and is configured to securely couple the housing to the mating connector. The latch is depressible to an unlatched position. A tether is mated with the latch. The tether is movable between a released position and an actuated position, wherein the tether depresses the latch to the unlatched position when the tether is moved to the actuated position. | 11-05-2009 |
20110133668 | SOLID STATE LIGHTING SYSTEM - A solid state lighting system includes an electronic driver having a power input configured to receive power from a power source and the electronic driver having a power output. The electronic driver controls the power supply to the power output according to a control protocol, and the electronic driver has at least one expansion port having a separable interface. The system also includes a light emitting diode (LED) subassembly having an LED board having at least one LED that receives power from the power output of the electronic driver to power the LED. The system further includes a first expansion module configured to be coupled to the at least one expansion port of the electronic driver having a first functionality affecting the control protocol, and a second expansion module configured to be coupled to the at least one expansion port of the electronic driver having a second functionality affecting the control protocol. The first and second expansion modules are selectively coupled to the at least one expansion port to change the control protocol. | 06-09-2011 |
20110310628 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE INTERCONNECTION SYSTEM - A light emitting diode (LED) interconnection system is provided. The system includes a cable having a driver end and a termination end. The cable has conductive pathways extending between the driver end and the termination end. The driver end is configured to engage a driver to carry an electrical current to the conductive pathways. The termination end is configured to terminate the conductive pathways. A connector is provided having a cable contact and a LED contact joined to the cable contact. The cable contact pierces the cable and engages the conductive pathways to electrically join the connector to the conductive pathways. A LED board is provided having a circuit board including circuit board contacts. A LED is positioned on the circuit board and electrically joined to the circuit board contacts. The LED contact of the connector engages the circuit board contacts to electrically join the connector to the LED. | 12-22-2011 |
20120074875 | SSL BUDGETING AND CODING SYSTEM FOR LIGHTING ASSEMBLY - A lighting assembly includes a lighting module labeled with an indicator. The lighting module indicator is indicative of electrical capacities of the lighting module. A driver is provided to power the lighting module. The driver is labeled with an indicator indicative of electrical capacities of the driver. The lighting module indicator and the driver indicator are compared to determine whether the driver has electrical capacities that enable the driver to power the lighting module. A cable electrically couples the driver and the lighting module. The cable has an indicator indicative of electrical capacities of the cable. The cable indicator is compared to the driver indicators and the lighting module indicator to determine whether the cable has electrical capacities that enable the cable to convey power from the driver to the lighting module. | 03-29-2012 |
20130051018 | METAL CLAD CIRCUIT BOARD - A metal clad circuit board includes a metal substrate. A dielectric layer is applied to the metal substrate. A conductive seed layer is printed on the dielectric layer. A conductive circuit layer is plated onto the conductive seed layer. Optionally, the conductive seed layer may be inkjet printed on the dielectric layer. Alternatively, the conductive seed layer may be pad printed on the dielectric layer. Optionally, the dielectric layer may be powder coated to the metal substrate. The dielectric layer may include polymers and fillers compression molded to the metal substrate. Optionally, the conductive circuit layer may be electroplated to the conductive seed layer. Optionally, a solder mask may be applied over the conductive circuit layer. | 02-28-2013 |
20140141548 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A METAL CLAD CIRCUIT BOARD - A metal clad circuit board includes a metal substrate. A dielectric layer is applied to the metal substrate. A conductive seed layer is printed on the dielectric layer. A conductive circuit layer is plated onto the conductive seed layer. Optionally, the conductive seed layer may be inkjet printed on the dielectric layer. Alternatively, the conductive seed layer may be pad printed on the dielectric layer. Optionally, the dielectric layer may be powder coated to the metal substrate. The dielectric layer may include polymers and fillers compression molded to the metal substrate. Optionally, the conductive circuit layer may be electroplated to the conductive seed layer. Optionally, a solder mask may be applied over the conductive circuit layer. | 05-22-2014 |
Robert David Rix, Hershey, PA US
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20090029589 | Coaxial cable connector assembly - An electrical connector assembly is provided for electrically connecting a plurality of coaxial cables to a circuit board. The assembly includes a housing having a mounting side portion configured to be mounted to the circuit board and a mating side portion opposite the mounting side portion. A plurality of coaxial cable connectors are held by the housing. Each coaxial cable connector includes an outer electrical contact and an inner electrical contact extending generally coaxially with each other. Each outer and inner electrical contact extends from a mating end portion on the mating side portion of the housing to a mounting end portion. The mounting end portion of each of the outer and inner electrical contacts is configured to be electrically connected to a corresponding electrical contact on the circuit board. The mating end portion of each of the outer and inner electrical contacts is configured to be electrically connected to an electrical contact of a corresponding one of the coaxial cables. | 01-29-2009 |
Scott M. Rix, Fairfax Station, VA US
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20120270685 | SPORTS TRAINING DEVICE - An athletic training device trains athletes to observe the collision between a ball and bat, club, racquet, or the like. The training device may provide a unique event, such as a flashing light, at the moment of the collision. Athletes can be trained to watch the ball, bat, club, racquet or the like, to note the flash of light, thereby focusing the attention of the athlete to “keep their eye on the ball”. The training device of the present invention can provide a unique event that attracts and induces anticipation from the collision point itself. The unique event can be a light flash, multiple light flashes, colored light flashes, or the like. | 10-25-2012 |
Zachary D. Rix US
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20110203334 | Lockable Utility Box Lid - One embodiment of a lockable utility box lid ( | 08-25-2011 |
Zachary Daniel Rix, Fresno, CA US
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20130074415 | LOCKABLE UTILITY BOX LID - A lockable utility box lid includes at least one aperture therethrough for receiving a fastener. The locking mechanism preferably includes a utility box engagement member coupled to the underside of the utility box lid. The locking mechanism is movable between a locked and unlocked position. A fastener extends through the opening in the utility box lid and engages the locking mechanism. Rotating the fastener in a first direction causes the locking mechanism to assume a first, locked position. Rotating the fastener in a second direction causes the locking mechanism to assume a second, unlocked position. In the locked position the utility box engagement member is engaged with an interior surface of the utility box lid. | 03-28-2013 |