Hopp, US
Chris Hopp, Hilliard, OH US
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20090076689 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOLENOID CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - An automatic transmission controller system and method are disclosed. In particular, disclosed is a system and method for controlling solenoid pressure control valves associated with an automatic transmission. The automatic transmission controller system comprises a controller which is configured to receive one or more electrical signal inputs for attributing each solenoid pressure control valve with one of a set of I-P calibration curves. | 03-19-2009 |
Chris Hopp, Raymond, OH US
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20100036574 | Controlling a Throttle for Fuel Cut Acquisition - A system and method for determining a required throttle position and operating a throttle in the required throttle position to attain a required engine speed for fuel cut acquisition is disclosed. A lock-up clutch may be engaged without a shock if a required engine speed is achieved that corresponds to a current transmission speed. Fuel economy may be increased by cutting fuel to the engine when a lock-up clutch is engaged. | 02-11-2010 |
20100057310 | Upshift Delay for Fuel Cut Acquisition - A system and method for upshift delay for fuel cut acquisition is disclosed. Decel lockup control may be activated if a lift foot upshift is prevented after sudden pedal release. Fuel economy may be increased by cutting fuel to the engine when decel lockup control is engaged. When the throttle is reapplied, the regular shift map resumes control and performs an upshift if necessary. | 03-04-2010 |
Christopher Hopp, Dublin, OH US
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20160101768 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CONTROLLER, AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An engine controller for controlling an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinders is provided. The engine controller is in signal communication with the internal combustion engine, an automatic transmission, and a displacement adjusting mechanism. The engine controller is configured to determine an operating condition of the internal combustion engine and to communicate with the automatic transmission to shift to one of a plurality of gear configurations, and the displacement adjusting mechanism to one of activate and deactivate at least one cylinder. The engine controller determines that a shift from a first gear configuration to a second gear configuration requires a positive torque when the at least one cylinder is deactivated. The engine controller communicates with the displacement adjusting mechanism to activate the at least one deactivated cylinder such that the plurality of cylinders are activated before the shift between gear configurations and the positive torque are completed. | 04-14-2016 |
Christopher Hopp, Hilliard, OH US
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20090099741 | Method and System for Controlling Operation of a Transmission Lockup Clutch - A method of controlling a reduction of an amount of fuel supplied to an engine provided to a motor vehicle with an automatic transmission separated from the engine by a torque converter is provided. The method includes the step of sensing commencement of a deceleration state during which an amount of the fuel supplied to the engine is to be reduced to an amount that is less than an amount of fuel being delivered to the engine immediately prior to the deceleration state. Whether synchronization of an engine output shaft and a transmission input shaft is appropriate under the deceleration stat is also to be determined. Frictional engagement is to be established between mating surfaces in cooperation with the engine output shaft and the transmission input shaft, and a first compressive lockup force is to be established between the mating surfaces during a first time period to urge synchronization of the engine output shaft and the transmission input shaft, wherein the first time period ends before said synchronization is accomplished. A second compressive lockup force is also to be established between the mating surfaces during a second time period after the first time period and before synchronization is achieved, wherein the second compressive lockup force is less than the first lockup force but sufficient to urge synchronization of the engine output shaft and the transmission input shaft. | 04-16-2009 |
Christopher Irwin Hopp, Dublin, OH US
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20130109535 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REGULATING TORQUE TRANSMISSION IN A VEHICLE POWERTRAIN AND A VEHICLE POWERTRAIN USING SAME | 05-02-2013 |
Darrell V. Hopp, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20090103135 | USB PRINT - The present invention is directed to a system and user interface wherein a multifunction copier, equipped with a Universal Serial Bus port, accepts data directly from a USB-Data Storage Device (USB-DSD) for the purpose of printing, e-mailing, and faxing. The system contains a copier containing a computer-controller having at least one USB port interface. The controller has a service that can either be enabled or disabled by a system administrator. The service is capable of performing email, printing and facsimile functions. When a user inserts a USB-DSD into the USB port on the controller, the service presents the user with the three options stated above. Once the user selects the desired function, the service then invokes a document conversion utility, which scans the USB-DSD and displays the supported files found on the DSD. Each desired function will have multiple options for a user to choose. For example, when the printing option is selected, the service will present to the user on the display choices such as duplex, portrait/landscape, multipage, number of prints and the like. | 04-23-2009 |
20120257238 | USB Print - There is disclosed a multifunction peripheral device, a method, and apparatus for processing a document from a portable data storage device. The multifunction peripheral device may have a port for receiving a portable data storage device and an input unit to receive user input of a selected function for an electronic document on the portable data storage device. The multifunction peripheral device further comprises a control unit to determine whether the selected function may be performed on each of the plurality of electronic documents and the input unit to receive user input as to a selected electronic document. The multifunction peripheral device is further to perform the selected function on the selected electronic document. | 10-11-2012 |
Darrell Vaughn Hopp, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20080211819 | RASTER IMAGE PROCESSOR USING A SELF-TUNING BANDING MODE - A raster image processor (RIP) using a self-tuning banding mode is disclosed. The RIP automatically and continuously adjusts the band size used for generating the raster image based on past performance (i.e. past data throughput values) and corresponding band sizes. At the start of each page of image, or after a certain number of pages has been processed or certain amount of time has elapsed, the RIP determines whether performance has worsened since the last band size adjustment. If it has worsened, the band size is reverted to a previous best performing value. If the performance has improved, then the band size is changed in the same direction as the last change. Raster image processing is performed using the adjusted band size, | 09-04-2008 |
20080244586 | DIRECTED SAX PARSER FOR XML DOCUMENTS - A method for processing XML documents using a SAX parser, implemented in a two-thread architecture having a main thread and a parsing thread. The parsing procedure is located in a parsing thread, which implements callback functions of a SAX parser and creates and executes the SAX parser. The main thread controls the parsing thread by sending target content to be searched for and wakeup signals to the parsing thread, and receives the content found by the parsing thread for further processing. In the parsing thread, each time a callback function is invoked by the SAX parser, it is determined whether the target content has been found. If it has, the parsing thread sends the found content to the main thread with a wakeup signal, and enters a sleep mode, whereby further parsing is halted until a wakeup signal with additional target content is received from the main thread. | 10-02-2008 |
Darrel V. Hopp, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20090103136 | USB PRINT - The present invention is directed to a system and user interface wherein a multifunction copier, equipped with a Universal Serial Bus port, accepts data directly from a USB-Data Storage Device (USB-DSD) for the purpose of printing, e-mailing, and faxing. The system contains a copier containing a computer-controller having at least one USB port interface. The controller has a service that can either be enabled or disabled by a system administrator. The service is capable of performing email, printing and facsimile functions. When a user inserts a USB-DSD into the USB port on the controller, the service presents the user with the three options stated above. Once the user selects the desired function, the service then invokes a document conversion utility, which scans the USB-DSD and displays the supported files found on the DSD. Each desired function will have multiple options for a user to choose. For example, when the printing option is selected, the service will present to the user on the display choices such as duplex, portrait/landscape, multipage, number of prints and the like. | 04-23-2009 |
David Hopp, Glen Carbon, IL US
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20140060216 | Ergonomics Test Buck - A test buck, a test buck system and related method are disclosed. The test buck system may comprise a controller and a test buck. The test buck may include a portable bed, a seat module mounted to the bed, and a first OIM disposed on the bed. At least a portion of the first OIM may be selectively moveable in at least four degrees of freedom, up to six degrees of freedom. The controller may be electrically connected to a first Operator Interface Module (OIM). The controller may be configured to selectively move at least a portion of the first OIM in at least four to six degrees of freedom. | 03-06-2014 |
20150228199 | Ergonomics Test Buck - A test buck, a test buck system and related method are disclosed. The test buck system may comprise a controller and a test buck. The test buck may include a portable bed, a seat module mounted to the bed, and a first OIM disposed on the bed. At least a portion of the first OIM may be selectively moveable in at least four degrees of freedom, up to six degrees of freedom. The controller may be electrically connected to a first Operator Interface Module (OIM). The controller may be configured to selectively move at least a portion of the first OIM in at least four to six degrees of freedom. | 08-13-2015 |
David M. Hopp, Glen Carbon, IL US
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20090035719 | Disposable prophylaxis angle - A dental prophylaxis angle includes a body, a drive gear and a driven gear. The body has a sleeve with an open rear end, a neck, a head, a first axial bore, and a second axial bore. The first axial bore is located in the neck, and the second axial bore is located in the head. The first and second axial bores communicate with each other at an intersection. A channel extends through the body from the base of the neck to the open rear end. The drive gear is adapted to be inserted into said body through said head. The drive gear includes a gear, an intermediate portion and a shaft. The shaft extends rotatably from the open rear end of the sleeve, through the first bore, and into the second bore. The intermediate portion further includes an angled leading edge. The drive gear defines a circumferential groove between said gear and said intermediate portion. The driven gear is rotatably mounted in the head and operatively connected to the drive gear. The body further includes a lip extending into the channel. The lip is adapted to be received by the groove when the drive gear is inserted through said head. | 02-05-2009 |
David Michael Hopp, Glen Carbon, IL US
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20150272340 | RELEASE VALVE FOR INFLATABLE SEAT CUSHION - A release valve for connection to an inflatable cushion comprising an air conduit, a fitting at a first end of the air conduit for insertion into an air tube in fluid communication with the interior of the cushion, and an air inlet port at the opposite end of the air conduit and a filter assembly at the air inlet port. There is first, vertically orientated, spring biased ball valve centrally positioned in the air conduit including at least one air egress vent and being operatively associated with a spring biased actuator in the ball valve housing for opening the first ball valve. The button and first ball valve define a gap to minimize accidental air release. A second longitudinally orientated, spring biased ball valve is positioned in the air conduit adjacent the air inlet port. | 10-01-2015 |
Jason M. Hopp, Apex, NC US
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20110153955 | SOFTWARE ASSISTED TRANSLATION LOOKASIDE BUFFER SEARCH MECHANISM - A computer implemented method searches a unified translation lookaside buffer. Responsive to a request to access the unified translation lookaside buffer, a first order code within a first entry of a search priority configuration register is identified. A unified translation lookaside buffer is then searched according to the first order code for a hashed page entry. If the hashed page entry is not found when searching a unified translation lookaside buffer according to the first order code, a second order code is identified within a second entry of the search priority configuration register. The unified translation lookaside buffer is then searched according to the second order code for the hashed page entry. | 06-23-2011 |
Keith E. Hopp, Williamson, NY US
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20100013252 | Lawn and Garden Debris Scoop - The lawn scoop is designed to make picking up any type of small, loose debris a cleaner and easier task for the user. In general terms, the device is a scoop type shovel with the addition of a multipurpose hook/guide at the top end of the handle. After raking or sweeping the debris into a pile, the user stands in front of the debris and attaches the hook/guide part of the scoop to their front pant pocket or belt. This keeps the scoop at the proper angle while enabling the user to use both hands to rake or sweep the debris onto the scoop. Then, by placing the rake or broom over the top of the scoop, aligning the handles of both the scoop and rake using the hook/guide, the user holds both handles together for lifting and disposal. The hook/guide is also designed as part of the hanging system which provides for convenient storage of the combination of scoop and rake/broom. | 01-21-2010 |
Kevin J. Hopp, Gaylord, MI US
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20090101455 | SELF-ADJUSTING TORSION LOCK PARKING BRAKE - A park brake includes a brake arm movable about a pivot. A release cable is associated with the brake arm for unlocking the brake arm relative to the pivot. A release mechanism is associated with the brake arm, and is positioned about the pivot. A self adjusting mechanism is associated with the brake arm and release cable. The self adjusting mechanism is positioned about the pivot. | 04-23-2009 |
20090102225 | POWER HINGE MECHANISM USING A PUSH-PULL CABLE - A powered deck lid assembly that includes a deck lid connected to a hinge mechanism for pivotal movement between open and closed positions relative to a trunk opening. A cable is associated with the deck lid and is lineally actuable pivotally moving the deck lid between the open and closed positions. The cable may be a push-pull cable. | 04-23-2009 |
Lisa Hopp, Littleton, CO US
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20130065732 | Extended range elliptical machine - The invention relates to a novel elliptical machine designed on orthopedic standards of body kinetics wherein the handles rotate 360 degrees and the foot pedals slide fore and aft and roll forwards and backwards as the user is exercising on the machine. This novel machine provides maximum efficacy and safety while a user is exercising, and does not limit the range of motion to the standard fixed elliptical motion of merely forward and backwards. | 03-14-2013 |