Reinhart, US
Benjamin J. Reinhart, Highland, IN US
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20130121463 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING AUTHENTICITY OF AN OBJECT - An apparatus and method for applying x-ray absorption, refraction, and/or scatter detection methods to authenticate objects. The invention can be used for the authentication of any object, such as, without limitation, artwork, antiques, currency, shipped materials, etc., by the application of a detection material that is detectable by applying x-rays. The detection material is imbedded within the object, or otherwise invisible to the human eye, IR, UV, and conventional x-ray radiography techniques. The method of this invention is particularly useful in security applications, such as for verifying the authenticity of identification documents like passports and similar identification cards. | 05-16-2013 |
Bonnie L. Reinhart, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20150297649 | TRPV1 MODULATORY GENE PRODUCT THAT AFFECTS TRPV1-SPECIFIC PAIN BEHAVIORAL RESPONSES IDENTIFIED IN A FUNCTIONAL SCREEN OF AN HSV-BASED cDNA LIBRARY - The invention provides a method for ameliorating chronic pain signaling involving transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member | 10-22-2015 |
Brian Reinhart, Addison, TX US
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20130060531 | DYNAMIC TAGGING TO CREATE LOGICAL MODELS AND OPTIMIZE CACHING IN ENERGYMANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - A system, computer-implemented method, and a computer program product are provided for dynamic tagging to create logical models and optimize caching in energy management systems. A set of variables is aggregated for a first facility in response to first selections via the user interface. A set of variables for a second facility is aggregated in response to second selections via the user interface. The number of the set of variables for the first facility differs from the number of the set of variables for the second facility. The aggregation for the first facility is output as part of a first facility model via the user interface. The aggregation for the first facility is identified by a tag. The aggregation for the second facility is output as part of a second facility model via the user interface. The aggregation for the second facility is identified by the tag. | 03-07-2013 |
Brian Alexander Reinhart, Addison, TX US
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20130054284 | TEMPLATIZED REPORTING ENGINE - A system, computer-implemented method, and a computer program product are provided for a templatized reporting engine. A report output request is received. A template is retrieved based on report parameters in the report output request. A data generator based on the template is executed. Data generated by executing the data generator is inserted into the template. The template and the data is output as a report via a user interface. | 02-28-2013 |
Brian M. Reinhart, Streamwood, IL US
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20130022729 | Methods For Reducing Viscosity And Delaying Onset Of Cold Gelation Of High Solids Concentrated Milk Products - Methods are provided for treating high solids concentrated milk products to delay gelation of the concentrated milk products by minimizing the rate at which the viscosity of the concentrates increases during cold storage. By another approach, the methods described herein are effective to substantially reduce the viscosity of the concentrated milk products. The methods described herein advantageously increase the length of time the high solids milk concentrates remain fluid and pumpable during refrigerated shelf-life. The high solids concentrated milk products treated with the methods provided herein include about 33 to about 43 percent total solids. By one approach, the high solids concentrated milk products have a pH of about 4.6 to about 6.7, and include salt at about 0.25 to about 6 percent by weight of the concentrate. | 01-24-2013 |
Christoph F. Reinhart, Cambridge, MA US
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20140207431 | URBAN MAPPING TECHNIQUE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC POTENTIAL OF ROOFTOPS - A photovoltaic map generator is provided that includes a data generator that provides LiDAR data illustrating detailed information of a geographic area. A model generator receives the LiDAR data and uniformly resamples the LiDAR data over a plan grid of specified spacing to produce simplified LiDAR data. The data points of the simplified LiDAR data are triangulated using a Delaunay algorithm to produce a highly accurate and detailed 3-D model of the geographic area. | 07-24-2014 |
Cristin J. Reinhart, Delta, OH US
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20120042695 | APPARATUS FOR QUENCHING FORMED GLASS SHEETS - Apparatus ( | 02-23-2012 |
Daniel E. Reinhart, Reinholds, PA US
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20110053667 | SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR MOVEABLE MEMBERS OF AN AGRICULTURAL COMBINE AND DEVICES THEREOF - A support assembly for supporting a moveable member of an agricultural combine is provided. The support assembly includes a moveable member, such as a foldable chaff pan assembly for spreading chaff and other crop residue from the rear of an agricultural combine, a support member and a resilient member connected to the support member for supporting the moveable member. The resilient member can be configured as an arched shaped or cylindrically shaped member. | 03-03-2011 |
20120172097 | Support Assembly For Moveable Members Of An Agricultural Combine And Devices Thereof - A support assembly for supporting a moveable member of an agricultural combine is provided. The support assembly includes a moveable member, such as a foldable chaff pan assembly for spreading chaff and other crop residue from the rear of an agricultural combine, a support member and a resilient member connected to the support member for supporting the moveable member. The resilient member can be configured as an arched shaped or cylindrically shaped member. | 07-05-2012 |
Eric Reinhart, West Bloomfield, MI US
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20130061765 | Automated Temperature Control System for Solid-Fueled Grills or Ovens - An automated temperature control system for a barbecue grill or other structure comprises an automated damper assembly coupled to a vent of said grill, which damper assembly opens and closes selectively to adjust the flow passage area of the grill's vent. The system further comprises an operating area temperature probe for communicating the temperature of the operating area of the grill to the automated damper assembly, such that the automated damper assembly may maintain a user-specified target operating temperature by way of affecting combustion rates within the grill. A remote control may also be provided to allow the user to input a desired temperature for the system to obtain and/or to change temperature information for the grill or other structure. | 03-14-2013 |
Greg Reinhart, Phoenix, AZ US
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20150234050 | POLARIZED TRACKER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING MOVEMENT - A system and method are provided for leveraging emitted polarized electromagnetic radiation as a means to track relative orientation and position of an object with regard to another object. Six basic degrees of freedom including three angular and three translational are determined based on making multiple polarization-based measurements and then determining the corresponding geometry that would yield those measurements. | 08-20-2015 |
James W. Reinhart, Decatur, IL US
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20090071179 | Compressor manifold for an air conditioning system of a machine - A machine having an air conditioning system includes a compressor having an inlet and an outlet. A manifold having a housing is attached to the compressor and includes a low pressure channel for directing a low pressure refrigerant from a low pressure port of the manifold to the compressor inlet. The manifold also includes a high pressure channel for directing a compressed refrigerant from the compressor outlet to a high pressure port of the manifold. At least one additional port is in fluid communication with one of the high pressure channel and the low pressure channel. | 03-19-2009 |
20100161246 | FAULT DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A fault detection system for a fastener ( | 06-24-2010 |
Jan Reinhart, Fishers, IN US
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20130045850 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FOLDING FITTED BEDDING ARTICLES - In one embodiment, an apparatus for folding a fitted bedding article includes a folding platform having an arcuate surface configured to receive a corner of the fitted bedding article. The apparatus also includes a holding member configured to releasably hold one or more portions of the fitted bedding article relative to the folding platform when at least one corner of the fitted bedding article is positioned about the arcuate surface. In another form, a method is directed to folding a fitted bedding article. However, other embodiments, forms and applications are also envisioned. | 02-21-2013 |
Jason Reinhart, Orlando, FL US
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20080290265 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CALIBRATING A MILLIMETER WAVE RADIOMETER USING AN OPTICAL CHOPPER - A system of calibrating a millimeter wave radiometer using an optical chopper is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the system includes a scanning mirror for reflecting millimeter wave energy from a scene and an optical chopper that is adapted to periodically interrupt the flow of the millimeter wave energy. The system further includes a synchronization processor for synchronizing oscillations of the scanning mirror with the movement of the optical chopper. In addition, a calibration processor calibrates the millimeter wave radiometer using a reference target of the optical chopper that has predetermined constant millimeter wave energy. | 11-27-2008 |
Jeffrey R. Reinhart, Huron, OH US
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20140117057 | IMPACT PAD - A tundish impact pad formed from refractory material comprises a base having an impact surface which, in use, faces upwardly against a stream of molten metal entering a tundish, and a wall extending upwardly from the base around at least a part of the periphery of the impact surface. The wall has at least one latitudinal portion. An inwardly-extending feature protrudes from the latitudinal wall. The inwardly-extending feature inhibits flow exiting the impact pad from passing over the center of the latitudinal portion of the wall. | 05-01-2014 |
John Reinhart, Charleston, WV US
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20120141239 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING WELL CONSTRUCTION - A technique is provided to limit the number of vehicles required during a well project involving a plurality of well construction related procedures. The technique utilizes a modular unit, e.g. a vehicle, and a plurality of modules that may be interchanged on the modular unit according to the scheduled well procedure. A separate crane unit can be used to move the modules to and from the vehicle as required for specific phases of well construction. | 06-07-2012 |
Joyce Jacobson Reinhart, Benicia, CA US
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20120078784 | AVAILABLE BALANCE ENHANCEMENT - In some embodiments of the present invention, a method is provided that includes: (a) receiving information associated with a first transaction, where the first transaction involves a deposit account; (b) receiving information associated with a second transaction, where the second transaction involves the deposit account; (c) determining, based at least partially on the information associated with the first transaction, that an available balance associated with the deposit account is based at least partially on the first transaction; (d) determining, based at least partially on the information associated with the second transaction, that the available balance is not based on the second transaction; (e) posting first information to an online banking account, where the online banking account is associated with the deposit account, and where the first information indicates that the available balance is based at least partially on the first transaction; and (f) posting second information to the online banking account, where the second information indicates that the available balance is not based on the second transaction. | 03-29-2012 |
20120078785 | ESTIMATED BALANCE - Some embodiments of the present invention provide a method that includes: (a) receiving information associated with a deposit account; (b) determining, based at least partially on the information associated with the deposit account, an available balance associated with the deposit account; (c) determining, based at least partially on the information associated with the deposit account, a second amount associated with the deposit account; (d) determining, based at least partially on the available balance and the second amount, an estimated balance associated with the deposit account; and (e) posting the estimated balance to an online banking account, where the online banking account is associated with the deposit account. | 03-29-2012 |
20120078786 | DEPOSIT TRANSACTION-LEVEL INFORMATION - Some embodiments of the present invention provide a method that includes: (a) receiving information associated with a deposit transaction, where the deposit transaction involves a deposit account, and where the deposit transaction includes a total deposit amount; (b) determining, based at least partially on the information associated with the deposit transaction, that a first amount of the total deposit amount is immediately available; (c) determining, based at least partially on the information associated with the deposit transaction, that a second amount of the total deposit amount is not immediately available, (d) posting first information to an online banking account, where the online banking account is associated with the deposit account, and where the first information indicates that the first amount is immediately available; and (e) posting second information to the online banking account, where the second information indicates that the second amount is not immediately available. | 03-29-2012 |
20130212015 | AVAILABLE BALANCE ENHANCEMENT - In some embodiments of the present invention, a method is provided that includes: (a) receiving information associated with a first transaction, where the first transaction involves a deposit account; (b) receiving information associated with a second transaction, where the second transaction involves the deposit account; (c) determining, based at least partially on the information associated with the first transaction, that an available balance associated with the deposit account is based at least partially on the first transaction; (d) determining, based at least partially on the information associated with the second transaction, that the available balance is not based on the second transaction; (e) posting first information to an online banking account, where the online banking account is associated with the deposit account, and where the first information indicates that the available balance is based at least partially on the first transaction; and (f) posting second information to the online banking account, where the second information indicates that the available balance is not based on the second transaction. | 08-15-2013 |
Julia Christine Reinhart, Brooklyn, NY US
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20080250914 | System, method and software for detecting signals generated by one or more sensors and translating those signals into auditory, visual or kinesthetic expression - The present invention comprises an interactive system controlled by modifiable responsive sensors in which players can control auditory, visual and/or kinesthetic expression in real-time. As an auditory example of this system, one or more users can interact with accelerometers to trigger a variety of computer-generated sounds, MIDI instruments and/or pre-recorded sound files and combinations thereof. Sensor sensitivity is modifiable for each user so that even very small movements can control a sound. The system is flexible, permitting a user to act alone or with others, simultaneously, each user using one or more sensors, and each sensor controlling a separate sound. The sensors control elements of music: starting, stopping, generating higher and/or lower pitches, rhythmic complexity, looping patterns, restarting looping patterns, etc. This system allows users to record sounds for playback, to use pre-existing soundfiles, as well as to add unique soundfiles into the system. | 10-16-2008 |
Keith J. Reinhart, Sidney, OH US
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20080219872 | SCROLL MACHINE HAVING COUNTERWEIGHTS WITH CHANGEABLE CAVITY - A balancing system for different compressors utilizes a counterweight having a common exterior configuration. The mass of the counterweight is optimized for each compressor by changing the size of a recess located in the counterweight. In one embodiment, the recess is an arcuately shaped recess; and in another embodiment, the recess is a plurality of holes. | 09-11-2008 |
20080232990 | Scroll compressor with compliant retainer - A scroll compressor may include a shell, a bearing housing, first and second scroll members, and a ring member. The bearing housing may be supported within the shell and may include at least three axially extending arms. The first scroll member may be supported on the bearing housing and may include a circumferential outer surface. The second scroll member may be supported on the bearing housing and may be meshingly engaged with the first scroll member. The second scroll member may be disposed between the first scroll member and the bearing housing. The ring member may include an open center portion surrounding the circumferential outer surface of the first scroll member therein. A portion of the ring member may be disposed between the arms of the bearing housing and the circumferential outer surface of the first scroll member. | 09-25-2008 |
20100254841 | COMPRESSOR HAVING CAPACITY MODULATION ASSEMBLY - A compressor may include a shell assembly defining suction and discharge pressure regions, first and second scroll members disposed within the shell assembly, and a capacity modulation assembly. The first scroll member may include a first end plate defining a discharge passage, a biasing passage, a modulation port, a first spiral wrap extending from a first side of the first end plate, and an annular hub extending from a second side of the first end plate. The second scroll member may include a second spiral wrap meshingly engaged with the first spiral wrap forming a suction pocket in communication with the suction pressure region, intermediate compression pockets, and a discharge pocket in communication with the discharge passage. A first intermediate compression pocket may be in communication with the biasing passage and a second intermediate compression pocket may be in communication with the modulation port. | 10-07-2010 |
20120255174 | COMPRESSOR ALIGNMENT METHOD AND DEVICE - A compressor assembly method may include locating a first scroll member on a bearing housing of a compressor having a second scroll member located axially between the first scroll member and the bearing housing. A first outer radial surface on the bearing housing and a second outer radial surface on the first scroll member with an alignment assembly may be engaged to concentrically align the bearing housing and the first scroll member. The first scroll member may be coupled relative to the bearing housing. | 10-11-2012 |
20140140876 | COMPRESSOR WITH SERVICE VALVE ASSEMBLY - A scroll machine according to the present disclosure can include a shell, a first scroll member, a second scroll member and a valve assembly. The valve assembly can permit intermediate pressure in the shell to flow to an area of suction pressure in the shell. The valve assembly can include a first valve manifold that selectively couples to the shell. A second valve manifold can slidably and non-threadably locate against the first valve manifold. A retainer can couple to the first valve manifold to capture the second valve manifold against the first valve manifold. A valve can selectively connect an intermediate flow exiting the shell through the first and second valve manifolds to a suction flow entering the shell. | 05-22-2014 |
Kevin Reinhart, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20110168562 | Nanopore and Carbon Nanotube Based DNA Sequencer - The present invention provides a device for analyzing the composition of a heteropolymer comprising a carbon nanotube through which the heteropolymer is driven by electrophoresis. The carbon nanotube also serves as one electrode in a reading circuit. One end of the carbon nanotube is held in close proximity to a second electrode, and each end of the carbon nanotube is functionalized with flexibly-tethered chemical-recognition moieties, such that one will bind one site on the emerging polymer, and the second will bind another site in close proximity, generating an electrical signal between the two electrodes when the circuit is completed by the process of chemical recognition. | 07-14-2011 |
Kevin Reinhart, Chandler, AZ US
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20110120868 | Nanopore and Carbon Nanotube Based DNA Sequencer and a Serial Recognition Sequencer - The present invention is directed to systems, devices and methods for identifying biopolymers, such as strands of DNA, as they pass through a constriction such as a carbon nanotube nanopore. More particularly, the invention is directed to such systems, devices and methods in which a newly translocated portion of the biopolymer forms a temporary electrical circuit between the nanotube nanopore and a second electrode, which may also be a nanotube. Further, the invention is directed to such systems, devices and methods in which the constriction is provided with a functionalized unit which, together with a newly translocated portion of the biopolymer, forms a temporary electrical circuit that can be used to characterize that portion of the biopolymer. | 05-26-2011 |
20130186757 | Nanopore and Carbon Nanotube Based Dna Sequencer and A Serial Recognition Elements - The present invention is directed to systems, devices and methods for identifying biopolymers, such as strands of DNA, as they pass through a constriction such as a carbon nanotube nanopore. More particularly, the invention is directed to such systems, devices and methods in which a newly translocated portion of the biopolymer forms a temporary electrical circuit between the nanotube nanopore and a second electrode, which may also be a nanotube. Further, the invention is directed to such systems, devices and methods in which the constriction is provided with a functionalized unit which, together with a newly translocated portion of the biopolymer, forms a temporary electrical circuit that can be used to characterize that portion of the biopolymer. | 07-25-2013 |
20150211059 | TRANS-BASE TUNNEL READER FOR SEQUENCING - The present invention is directed to systems, devices and methods for identifying biopolymers, such as strands of DNA, as they pass through a constriction such as a carbon nanotube nanopore. More particularly, the invention is directed to such systems, devices and methods in which a newly translocated portion of the iopolymer forms a temporary electrical circuit between the nanotube nanopore and a second electrode, which may also be a nanotube. Further, the invention is directed to such systems, devices and methods in which the constriction is provided with a transnaionilized unit which, together with a newly translocated portion of the biopolymer, forms a temporary electrical circuit that can be used to characterize the portion of the biopolymer. | 07-30-2015 |
Kevin M. Reinhart, Chandler, AZ US
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20090253582 | CHAMBER APPARATUS - This invention provides a system that allows a user to assemble a chamber apparatus that prohibits samples from leaking or mixing with other samples or chamber array wells, when they are inserted into an array well of the chamber apparatus. In addition, the chamber frame design allows for easy assembly and disassembly for simplified use and slide substrate scanning on conventional microarray scanners. Chamber apparatus includes a chamber frame with an upper integrated gasket and a lower integrated gasket, a substrate, and a substrate frame that positions and captures the substrate. The lower integrated gasket provides a single sealing surface between the chamber frame and the substrate. The upper integrated gasket interfaces with a chamber cover forming a compression seal that prevents sample loss due to evaporation during the hybridization process. The chamber frame and substrate frame have integrated features that allow them to align and fasten to each other by latching or snapping resulting in an optimal clamping force to produce a compression seal between the integrated lower gasket and the substrate. | 10-08-2009 |
Leonard J. Reinhart, East Liverpool, OH US
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20080234123 | Refractory material for reduced SiO2 content - A refractory material used in refractory furnace liners, combustion chambers, baffles and artificial fire logs includes alumina silicate; an additive comprising at least one of silicon carbide, silicon nitride, boron carbide, boron nitride and silicon carbo-nitride; and a binder. The refractory material is light weight, has a high noise reduction capacity, is fire resistant and has a reduced silica content. In a most preferred embodiment, the additive makes up 50.0% to 55.0% of the material by weight, the binder makes up 4.5% to 5.0% of the material by weight and the linear shrinkage of the material is no greater than 3.5% at 2600° F. A preferred binder is colloidal silica although many others are suitable. Preferably, the material is free of cellulose fiber and sodium silicate. | 09-25-2008 |
Nickolas Reinhart, Findlay, OH US
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20150351533 | SHELVING WITH MOLDED END CAPS - A shelving system includes a plurality of shelf members and a plurality of supports configured to support the shelf members. The shelving system further includes a plurality of end caps. Each of the end caps has at least one sleeve with a slot formed therein for receiving an end of one of the shelf members and a plurality of retaining features. Each retaining feature has an inner surface defining a cavity for receiving an end of one of the supports. | 12-10-2015 |
20150351540 | MODULAR SHELVING - A shelf assembly includes a shelf main body. The shelf assembly further includes a plurality of corner connectors releasably coupled to the shelf main body. Each of the corner connectors is configured to receive at least one post. Each of the corner connectors also has an insert for coupling the corner connectors to the shelf main body. | 12-10-2015 |
Nickolas Lee Reinhart, Findlay, OH US
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20140263136 | Shelving System and Shelf for Same - Improved shelves are disclosed for shelving systems comprising one or more such improved shelves and support posts. Elongate elements along the underside of the shelves have post-receiving recesses to receive support posts along the underside of the shelf during storage and shipment. The improved shelves and shelving systems allow greater efficiency in packaging, shipping and storage. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263137 | Shelving System and Improved Support Post for Same - Improved support posts are disclosed for shelving systems comprising one or more shelves spaced and supported by the support posts. Improved shelving systems comprising such support posts also are disclosed. The disclosed support posts have strengthening ribs extending longitudinally along their inside surface. The improved support posts and shelving systems incorporating the improved support posts have greater strength and rigidity with little added cost or weight of material. | 09-18-2014 |
20150189938 | CONFIGURABLE HEADWEAR ASSEMBLY - An article of headwear including a crown component, a brim component, and an elongated attachment component is provided. The attachment component is configured to attach the brim component to the crown component. The attachment component may include a female-type engagement element along a first elongated edge of the attachment component and a flange element along a second elongated edge of the attachment component. The second elongated edge is opposite to the first elongated edge. The female-type engagement element has first and second arms defining therebetween an elongated channel having a length and a depth. The flange element extends in a direction transverse to the length of the channel. The crown component is attached to the flange element. The brim component includes a connection region configured for insertion into the channel. An article of headwear having an attachment component for attaching decorative elements to the headwear is also provided. | 07-09-2015 |
Paul T. Reinhart, Livonia, MI US
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20100326393 | LUBRICATION AND SEALING SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A sealing and lubrication system includes first and second machine components with a combination sealing and lubrication directing gasket mounted between the first and second machine components. The gasket includes a sealing portion extending between the components and a nozzle portion which is operatively connected with the sealing portion as well as with a lubrication supply passage. The nozzle portion extends from the sealing portion of the gasket to a region external to the first machine component and the second machine component. The nozzle provides lubricating oil to at least one moving part of a third machine component. | 12-30-2010 |
20110003657 | CHAIN TENSIONER - A chain tensioner for use on a chain drive system is disclosed which has a housing open at both ends. Into the housing, a cartridge is inserted, the cartridge having including a body with a cylinder within and a piston. A retention system is provided to substantially prevent the body of the cartridge from moving with respect to the housing. Such a retention system, in one embodiment, includes a lip at a first end of the body and a groove on a second end of the body. The lip serves as a stop to prevent the body of the cartridge from moving axially beyond the stop in one direction. A clip is interlocked into the groove on the second end of the body of the cartridge to prevent movement in the opposite direction. | 01-06-2011 |
20110131963 | EXHAUST MANIFOLD SYSTEM AND COLLAR COOLANT JACKET - An exhaust manifold of a turbocharged engine includes a collar coolant jacket to maintain component temperatures within acceptable limits. The collar coolant jacket is specifically located around the exhaust outlet of the manifold. | 06-09-2011 |
20110203555 | Valve Seat Insert - In one example, a valve seat insert for a cylinder head seat pocket of an internal combustion engine is described. The valve seat insert comprises an annular body comprising a first material and including an inner surface, an outer surface opposite the inner surface, a front surface adjoining the inner and outer surfaces, and a back surface opposite the front surface adjoining the inner and outer surfaces. The front surface includes an inner circumference greater than an inner circumference of the back surface. The back surface includes a first recession inlaid with a sacrificial anode comprising a second material different from the first material and having an exposed surface. In this manner, it may be possible to substantially prevent corrosion of the cylinder head seat pocket. Further, various approaches for reducing corrosion of the cylinder head seat pocket are described. | 08-25-2011 |
20110283979 | System and Method for Returning Oil Separated from Engine Crankcase Gases - A system for processing PCV gases is disclosed. In one example, the system includes an oil passage solely linking an oil separator to an engine crankcase. The system can provide an oil column that provides for continuous oil return from the oil separator to the engine crankcase even during conditions of higher levels of engine vacuum. | 11-24-2011 |
Paul Thomas Reinhart, Livonia, MI US
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20130340692 | Cooling Strategy for Engine Head with Integrated Exhaust Manifold - A cooling apparatus for an integrated exhaust manifold includes: a first cooling jacket configured to surround a portion of an exhaust manifold; and a second cooling jacket configured to surround another portion of the exhaust manifold. The first cooling jacket includes a first portion sitting atop the second cooling jacket and a second portion adjacent the second cooling jacket and positioned lower than the first portion. | 12-26-2013 |
20140150746 | VALVE COVER WITH INTEGRATED SPARKPLUG TUBE - A valve cover for an engine and a method is provided. The valve cover may include a cover body, and a sparkplug tube formed integrally with the cover body. In this way, any distortion of the bottom end of the sparkplug tubes due to, for example removal and reinstallation may not provide a leakage path. | 06-05-2014 |
20150096525 | COMPRESSION BOSS FOR ENGINE FRONT COVER - An apparatus is provided having two mating components. The mating components include an engine and an engine front cover. A fastening boss is formed on at least one of the two mating components and configured to receive a threaded fastener to join the two mating components. A compression boss extends from a first of the two mating components to contact a second of the two mating components. The compression boss is dimensioned relative to the fastening boss to create compressive loading in the compression boss when the threaded fastener is tightened to join the mating components. | 04-09-2015 |
20150198115 | CYLINDER GASKET HAVING OIL DRAINBACK CONSTRAINT FEATURE FOR USE WITH INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A gasket for use with in an internal combustion engine having lubricating oil drainback passageways and an integrated exhaust manifold formed in the cylinder head is disclosed. The gasket includes at least one drainback passageway opening to fit substantially around the drainback passageways formed in the cylinder block. A loose component-capturing constraint feature is integrally formed with the gasket and effectively provides a bridge over the drainback passageway opening of the gasket. The constraint feature does not restrict the flow of lubricating oil and may be of any of several designs including, for example, a rib. The cylinder head gasket is preferably of a multi-layer construction and is preferably steel. The constraint feature may be a single gasket layer. The cylinder head gasket includes both active and non-active areas. The constraint feature may be either or both an active and a non-active area of the gasket. | 07-16-2015 |
Robert C. Reinhart, San Jose, CA US
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20080247081 | Flex cable assembly for vibration reduction in HDD applications - A hard disk drive flex cable assembly conveys data between a connector to a host system and a head stack assembly. It comprises a flex cable which in part has a first end for coupling to the connector, and a second end for coupling to the head stack assembly; and a stiffener coupled to the second end. The stiffener comprises an end formed to approximate a J-shape. A filling material is applied to the concave surface of the J-shape, whereby a dynamic response frequency of the flex cable assembly is moved away from a dynamic response frequency of the head stack assembly upon which the flex cable assembly is coupled. | 10-09-2008 |
20080247094 | Flex cable assembly for robust right angle interconnect - A hard disk drive flex cable assembly, for conveying data between a connector to a host system and a head stack assembly, comprises a flex cable, which in part has a first end for coupling to the connector, and a second end for coupling to the head stack assembly; and a stiffener coupled to the second end, wherein the stiffener supports at least one termination pad of the second end on three sides of the termination pad. | 10-09-2008 |
20090002894 | Outer actuator arm constrained layer dampers - Outer arm constrained layer dampers to improve actuator dynamics are disclosed. One embodiment provides a housing and disk pack mounted to the housing and having a plurality of disks that are rotatable relative to the housing. In addition, an actuator is coupled to the housing, the actuator having a plurality of suspensions arms for reaching over the plurality of disks. A first damper is coupled with an outside (or inside) portion of a top outside suspension arm of the plurality of suspensions arms. In addition, a second damper is coupled with an outside (or inside) portion of a bottom suspension arm of the plurality of suspensions arms. In so doing, vibration modes involving deformation of the top suspension arm and the bottom suspension arm are damped. | 01-01-2009 |
20090141404 | Flex cable assembly damper - A flex cable assembly for a head stack assembly of a hard disk drive comprises a flex cable for conducting data signals from the head stack assembly to a connector. The flex cable comprises a dynamic loop section between a termination for the head stack assembly and the connector. A constrained layer damper is attached adjacently to an area of the flex cable that is configured to receive the coupler. The constrained layer damper extends into the dynamic loop section of the flex cable. | 06-04-2009 |
20130321950 | ASYMMETRIC COMB BORE IN ACTUATOR DESIGN - The present invention generally relates to a head comb for use in a hard disk drive. In one embodiment, the head comb comprises a core body having a bore formed therethrough. The bore is bound by walls having a top extension extending into the opening and a bottom extension extending into the opening. The top extension has a first height, and the bottom extension has a second height that is different than the first height. | 12-05-2013 |
Robert Carl Reinhart, San Jose, CA US
Ronald Reinhart, Oldsmar, FL US
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20100130964 | Wireless foot controller - The invention includes systems and methods for controlling devices including surgical instruments using a wireless footswitch. The systems of the invention include a wireless footswitch, a footswitch adapter, and an electric console for powering and controlling surgical instruments. The systems of the invention further include a wireless footswitch for controlling battery powered surgical instruments. The methods of the invention include syncing a wireless footswitch with a controlled device or a wireless footswitch adapter using a lower power wireless mode, then signaling the controlled device or wireless footswitch adapter using a higher power wireless mode. The systems and methods of the invention include using a wireless device or wireless footswitch adapter to monitor transmissions from other wireless devices to prevent syncing with the wireless footswitch adapter using the same channel or network identification as other wireless devices or wireless footswitch adapters. | 05-27-2010 |
Terrence Lee Reinhart, Findlay, OH US
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20140263136 | Shelving System and Shelf for Same - Improved shelves are disclosed for shelving systems comprising one or more such improved shelves and support posts. Elongate elements along the underside of the shelves have post-receiving recesses to receive support posts along the underside of the shelf during storage and shipment. The improved shelves and shelving systems allow greater efficiency in packaging, shipping and storage. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263137 | Shelving System and Improved Support Post for Same - Improved support posts are disclosed for shelving systems comprising one or more shelves spaced and supported by the support posts. Improved shelving systems comprising such support posts also are disclosed. The disclosed support posts have strengthening ribs extending longitudinally along their inside surface. The improved support posts and shelving systems incorporating the improved support posts have greater strength and rigidity with little added cost or weight of material. | 09-18-2014 |
20150189938 | CONFIGURABLE HEADWEAR ASSEMBLY - An article of headwear including a crown component, a brim component, and an elongated attachment component is provided. The attachment component is configured to attach the brim component to the crown component. The attachment component may include a female-type engagement element along a first elongated edge of the attachment component and a flange element along a second elongated edge of the attachment component. The second elongated edge is opposite to the first elongated edge. The female-type engagement element has first and second arms defining therebetween an elongated channel having a length and a depth. The flange element extends in a direction transverse to the length of the channel. The crown component is attached to the flange element. The brim component includes a connection region configured for insertion into the channel. An article of headwear having an attachment component for attaching decorative elements to the headwear is also provided. | 07-09-2015 |
Thomas E. Reinhart, Boerne, TX US
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20150027658 | Hybrid Ceramic/Sand Core for Casting Metal Engine Parts with Passages or Holes Having a Cross Section Too Small for Sand Casting - A hybrid ceramic/sand casting method of manufacturing a metal part. The method is especially suitable for manufacturing engine cylinder blocks or cylinder head, which have very small internal passages or other very small internal features. These parts are formed using a hybrid core having at least one ceramic section and at least one sand section, with the ceramic section being used to create the internal feature. A mold cavity is created for the part, and the hybrid core is positioned in the mold. Molten metal is introduced into the mold, and after the metal cools, the core is removed, thereby forming the part with the internal feature. | 01-29-2015 |
Timothy J. Reinhart, Mccordsville, IN US
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20130174398 | SHAFT ASSEMBLY WITH INVERTED CHAMFERS ON SPLINES - The present invention provides a shaft assembly comprising a first shaft and a second shaft. The first shaft has a plurality of first splines that each have an end portion and a chamfer disposed on the end portion. The second shaft is coaxial with the first shaft and has a plurality of second splines. The plurality of second splines each have a base portion and an end portion. The end portion defines an inverted chamfer having a base and a tip. The tip projects from the base radially away from the second shaft and axially away from the base portion of the plurality of second splines. The base of the inverted chamfer undercuts the tip of the inverted chamfer. The plurality of first splines engage with the plurality of second splines to couple the first shaft and the second shaft for common rotation. | 07-11-2013 |
20140027237 | CLUTCH BACKING PLATE FOR BEARING SUPPORT - A clutch assembly includes a first set of clutch plates and a second set of clutch plates interweaved with the first set of clutch plates. The second set of clutch plates is coupled to a rotatable inner hub, and a stationary backing plate is mounted about the inner hub. The first set of clutch plates is coupled to the backing plate such that the first set of clutch plates and the second set of clutch plates are compressed together with one of the first set or the second set of clutch plates abutting against the backing plate when the clutch assembly is engaged. The clutch assembly further includes a connecting hub coupled to the inner hub, such that the connecting hub supports the stationary backing plate with a bearing disposed between the connecting hub and the backing plate. | 01-30-2014 |