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Adrian Brown, Detroit, MI US
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20090106889 | THERAPEUTIC BATH LINER - A bubble and/or water-jet producing bathtub insert is provided according to embodiments of the present invention which includes a flexible sheet material bathtub liner. The bathtub liner has an inner surface and an outer surface and a plurality of passageways between the inner surface and the outer surface. The bathtub insert includes an air and/or water conduit having an air and/or water inlet, a plurality of air and/or water outlets and a wall defining a passage for airflow and/or water flow. The air and/or water conduit is secured to the outer surface of the bathtub liner such that the plurality of air and/or water outlets is generally aligned with the plurality of passageways between the inner surface and the outer surface of the bathtub liner such that air and/or water passing through the air and/or water outlet passes through the bathtub liner. | 04-30-2009 |
Alan W. Brown, Canton, MI US
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20080221774 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A PARAMETER FOR NORMALIZED INSTANTANEOUS HEAT RELEASE IN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Operation of an internal combustion engine selectively operative in a controlled auto-ignition combustion mode is monitored. The engine is equipped with a pressure sensing device operative to monitor in-cylinder pressure. An analog signal output from the pressure sensing device is monitored during a combustion cycle. A peak cylinder pressure and a corresponding crank angle are detected and captured during the combustion cycle. A state for a combustion parameter for the cylinder for the combustion cycle is determined based upon the peak cylinder pressure and the corresponding crank angle. | 09-11-2008 |
20100212632 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING COMBUSTION PHASING IN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Operating an engine includes monitoring engine crank position, a corresponding engine torque, and an engine operating point. A state of an engine control parameter is adjusted in response to a difference between an identified location of peak torque and a preferred location of peak torque. | 08-26-2010 |
20120103307 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ESTIMATING ENGINE OPERATING PARAMETERS - A method for operating an internal combustion engine includes monitoring signal output from a high-resolution torque sensor configured to monitor engine torque during ongoing operation, monitoring states of engine operating and control parameters associated with engine input parameters, and estimating a mass air charge for each cylinder event corresponding to the signal output from the high-resolution torque sensor and the states of engine operating and control parameters associated with the engine input parameters. | 05-03-2012 |
Alastair J. Brown, Walker, MI US
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20110041884 | Crutch Apparatus - A crutch apparatus to assist a person with ambulation comprises a vertical stabilizer including a main shaft, an underarm body, a bracket, a handle, and also includes an adjustable foot telescopingly engaging the floor. The bracket includes a first section engaging the main shaft, a second section extending parallel the first section, and a brace extending between the first and second sections. A cradle assembly includes a cradle on the second section for receiving a person's knee adjustable for height and lower leg engaging the floor at bottom of the second section. The vertical stabilizer and cradle are adjustable for different height persons, and are also adjustable to change a tilt of the apparatus relative to the person, whereby the person can adjust the tilt to a most stable condition for use. | 02-24-2011 |
Arthur S. Brown, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20120206251 | TELL TALE OVER CLUSTER LIGHT GUIDE - A gauge provides information indicative of vehicle speed and includes a pointer that moves relative to the scale to indicate a current measured the vehicle parameter. A tell tale housing is supported above and spaced apart from the gauge face. A main circuit board supports light emitting devices such as LEDs that are turned on or off to illuminate the corresponding tell tale. A light guide is supported within the tell tale housing and directs light from the LED to the at least one tell tale spaced apart from the main circuit board and the main gauge surface. | 08-16-2012 |
20130027781 | INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND DASH INTEGRATION - An instrument cluster assembly mounts within a vehicle dashboard. An opening is defined within the dashboard provides for mounting of an instrument cluster assembly. The example instrument cluster assembly includes a top surface that corresponds with the top surface of the dashboard to provide a completed top visible surface when in a completed assembled condition. The instrument cluster assembly includes a first gauge and a second gauge separated by an open space therebetween. A bi-vision display is mounted in the open space between the first and second gauges. The bi-vision display generates a virtual image that is viewed by the operator between the first and second gauges. | 01-31-2013 |
20130092075 | DIGITAL METER - An instrument cluster assembly includes a plurality of gauges that each provides an indication and measure for communicating vehicle operating conditions to a vehicle operator. At least one of the gauges includes a secondary scale that includes a plurality of individually illuminatable segments. The measured parameter is indicated by the secondary scales by illuminating select segments in a variable manner between a fully illuminated, partially illuminated and off conditions to provide an additional degree of precision. | 04-18-2013 |
20140167947 | PHYSICAL POINTER OVER FLAT DISPLAY VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL - A disclosed vehicle instrument panel assembly includes a display disposed within a first plane and configured for generating an image indicative of vehicle operation and a pointer disposed on a second plane spaced apart from the first plane and extending at least partially over the display to highlight the image generated by the display. | 06-19-2014 |
Audley F. Brown, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20100305829 | ETHANOL CONTENT DETERMINATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A combustion control system for a vehicle comprises a position determination module and an ethanol determination module. The position determination module determines a crankshaft angle where a predetermined percentage of a fuel was combusted within a cylinder of an engine during an engine cycle based on one of pressure within the cylinder measured by a cylinder pressure sensor during the engine cycle and torque on a crankshaft measured by a torque sensor during the engine cycle. The ethanol determination module determines an ethanol content of the fuel based on the crankshaft angle. | 12-02-2010 |
Bari William Brown, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20080309062 | SEAT INTEGRATED TETHER SYSTEM - A seat integrated tether system for use in a vehicle for the secure placement of an article on a vehicle seat. One or more retractable or extendable tethers are adapted for attachment to the side of the vehicle seat. By use of the system with the front passenger seat of a vehicle the driver may have ready access to the contents of the retained article, which may be an item storage article such as an open top bag, case or storage net. | 12-18-2008 |
Barry L. Brown, Lake Orion, MI US
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20080283006 | LOW-LOAD OPERATION EXTENSION OF A HOMOGENEOUS CHARGE COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE - A method for extending the low-load operation of a homogeneous charge compression ignition engine includes employing a valve actuation device creating a negative valve overlap, thereby trapping and recompressing combusted gases within a combustion chamber, the device effecting increasingly longer negative valve overlap as engine load decreases, injecting during the negative valve overlap a fraction of fuel into the recompressed combusted gases, and igniting the fuel with a heat source during the negative valve overlap. | 11-20-2008 |
20090272362 | LIGHT LOAD AND IDLE HCCI COMBUSTION CONTROL BY FUEL PRESSURE MODIFICATION - A method for controlling a homogeneous-charge compression-ignition capable engine, operating with spray-guided spark ignition stratified combustion at low load, includes monitoring a speed of the engine, monitoring a load of the engine, determining a desired fuel pressure based upon the speed of the engine and the load of the engine, and utilizing the desired fuel pressure to control fuel injection into the engine, wherein the desired fuel pressure is calibrated to the speed and the load based upon increased stability of the engine at lower fuel pressures and lower soot emissions from the engine at higher fuel pressures. | 11-05-2009 |
20090272363 | EXTENSION OF THE APPLICATION OF MULTIPLE INJECTION HCCI COMBUSTION STRATEGY FROM IDLE TO MEDIUM LOAD - A method for controlling an internal combustion engine includes monitoring an engine operating state and selectively operating the engine in a multiple-injection, multiple-ignition combustion mode comprising three injection events based upon the engine operating state. The selective operation includes controlling a first injection during a recompression period of the combustion cycle, controlling a second injection event effective to establish a homogeneous fuel charge prior to a main combustion, and controlling a third injection late in the compression phase of the combustion cycle. | 11-05-2009 |
20130018565 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENGINE OPERATION IN HOMOGENEOUS CHARGE COMPRESSION IGNITION AND SPARK IGNITIONAANM Yun; HanhoAACI Oakland TownshipAAST MIAACO USAAGP Yun; Hanho Oakland Township MI USAANM Wermuth; NicoleAACI MunchenAACO DEAAGP Wermuth; Nicole Munchen DEAANM Najt; Paul M.AACI Bloomfield HillsAAST MIAACO USAAGP Najt; Paul M. Bloomfield Hills MI USAANM Kang; Jun-MoAACI Ann ArborAAST MIAACO USAAGP Kang; Jun-Mo Ann Arbor MI USAANM Brown; Barry L.AACI Lake OrionAAST MIAACO USAAGP Brown; Barry L. Lake Orion MI US - A method to control an internal combustion engine includes controlling the engine in a homogeneous charge compression ignition mode and depending upon the operating range of the engine operating both intake and exhaust valves with one of a high-lift profile or a low lift profile or the exhaust valves with a low-lift profile and the intake valves with a high-lift profile. | 01-17-2013 |
Bernard P. Brown, Farmington, MI US
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20090044457 | Rear Door Assembly For A Motor Vehicle - A rear door assembly for a motor vehicle includes an outer door panel and an inner panel. The inner panel is fixedly secured to the inner surface of the outer door panel. The inner panel has a main frame having a generally transversely extending opening and a frame member fixedly secured to the main frame. The frame member extends between opposite sides of the opening in the main frame and extends along a bottom edge of the window opening. The frame member has a transversely extending upper flange and a lower flange spaced apart from the upper flange. The frame member has a main wall extending between the upper and lower flanges and forming a generally U-shaped cross section therewith. The flanges are directly fixedly secured to the inner surface of the outer panel and forming a transversely extending support beam therewith. | 02-19-2009 |
Bernard Patrick Brown, Farmington, MI US
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20120066979 | TOW HOOK COVER HAVING TETHER HOOK - A tow hook cover for concealing an opening formed in a bumper cover of an automotive vehicle is provided. The tow hook cover includes a generally planar member having an outer surface and an opposite inner surface. A tether hook is disposed on the inner surface of the generally planar member. The tether hook has an elongated leg having a proximate end attached to the inner surface of the generally planar member and a distal end spaced apart from the inner surface. The distal end has a first arm extending generally normal from the elongated leg and a second arm defining an acute angle between the elongated leg and the second arm. Upon installation, the first arm extends through an aperture formed adjacent the tow hook opening prior to the second arm which deflects upon insertion. | 03-22-2012 |
20130017033 | FASTENER HOUSING FOR SECURING A BUMPER FASCIA TO A FENDER PANEL OF AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLEAANM Brown; Bernard PatrickAACI FarmingtonAAST MIAACO USAAGP Brown; Bernard Patrick Farmington MI US - A fastener housing for securing a bumper fascia to a fender panel includes a shank portion, a skirt portion, and an arm portion. The shank portion includes a first end and an opposite second end and a throughbore extending from the first end to the second end. The shank portion has a widened cross sectional shape which avoids rotation upon insertion into the connection portion of the bumper fascia or fender panel. The skirt portion extends radially from the first end of the shank portion. The arm portion includes a proximate end connected to the skirt portion and a distal end having a protrusion extending generally normal from the arm portion. | 01-17-2013 |
Brad Allen Brown, Leonard, MI US
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20120216778 | MULTI-STAGED FUEL RETURN SYSTEM - A fuel system for an engine is provided herein. According to one embodiment, the fuel system includes a fuel supply coupled to a low pressure fuel pump, the low pressure fuel pump coupled to a high pressure fuel pump to provide fuel to a fuel rail. Further, the fuel system includes a plurality of injectors coupled to the fuel rail to provide fuel to a plurality of engine cylinders. Further still, the fuel system includes a first fuel return line coupling the fuel rail to the fuel supply and a thermal recirculation valve, the thermal recirculation valve further coupled to a low pressure pump intake line; a second fuel return line coupling the high pressure fuel pump to the first fuel return line; and a third fuel return line coupling the plurality of injectors to a high pressure pump intake line. | 08-30-2012 |
20140081558 | DIESEL ENGINE WATER IN FUEL SEPARATOR AND RESERVOIR AUTOMATIC DRAIN SYSTEM AND CONTROL STRATEGY - Methods and systems are provided for draining water separated from diesel fuel into an EGR system. In response to the water volume in the fuel system and EGR flow at pre-determined levels, water may be introduced into the EGR system. EGR flow may also be controlled in response to introducing water into the EGR system and engine operating conditions. | 03-20-2014 |
Bradley Allen Brown, Leonard, MI US
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20110023832 | FUEL SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A fuel system for a diesel engine has both a low pressure pump, which extracts fuel from the fuel tank, and a high pressure pump, which is fed by the low pressure pump and supplies fuel to fuel injectors. The fuel injectors supply fuel to the engine cylinders, with a small portion of fuel routed back into the fuel system. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the injector return fuel is routed into a low pressure fuel line between the low and high pressure fuel pumps, with return fuel from the fuel rails returned through a fuel cooler to the fuel tank. The low pressure fuel line has a filter disposed therein and the injector return fuel is returned to the low pressure fuel line upstream of the filter. | 02-03-2011 |
20140353943 | Vehicle Towing Apparatus and Method of Towing a Vehicle in a Test - A vehicle tow bar assembly having a latch assembly and a remotely operated actuator for unlatching the tow bar assembly from a tow line. The latch assembly may have a pivot lever that is retained by a latch pin until released. Alternatively, the latch assembly may have a pair of jaws that are opened by a linear motor and a set of cams. A method of towing a vehicle with a tow bar assembly that is unlatched and released when the vehicle is moving at a selected speed in a test procedure. | 12-04-2014 |
Carlton D. Brown, Royal Oak, MI US
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20100226059 | CONTACTOR ENGAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A battery control module for a battery system includes a pulse-width modulation (PWM) module that generates N PWM signals. The battery control module also includes a contactor control module that consecutively applies the N PWM signals to close a contactor in order to connect a battery to a load. Application of a first one of the N PWM signals moves the contactor at a first velocity from an open position and application of a second one of the N PWM signals moves the contactor at a second velocity to a closed position. The first velocity is less than the second velocity. N is an integer greater than one. | 09-09-2010 |
20140046524 | BATTERY PACK CONDENSATION PREVENTION - A battery control system for an electric vehicle including a battery pack includes a dew point calculation module that receives at least a first signal indicative of humidity within the battery pack and a second signal indicative of temperature within the battery pack, and that calculates a dew point within the battery pack based on the humidity and the temperature. A coolant system control module receives the dew point and a requested coolant temperature, sets a desired coolant temperature based on the dew point and the requested coolant temperature, and selectively operates a coolant system of the battery pack based on the desired coolant temperature. | 02-13-2014 |
Cecil Brown, Canton, MI US
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20090197479 | Electrical Connector - An electrical terminal including a first connection section; and a second connection section. The second connection section includes at least two cantilevered deflectable contact arms configured to contact a mating electrical terminal. A front end of each of the arms is outwardly flared including opposite sides of each front end being outwardly flared in general opposite directions relative to each other. The front ends combine to form a general tulip shaped entrance into the electrical terminal for the mating electrical terminal. | 08-06-2009 |
20100055968 | Electrical Connector with Scoop Proof Dome - A socket electrical connector adapted to receive a portion of a mating plug electrical connector. The socket electrical connector includes a housing, at least two electrical contact terminals, and a contact shorting member. The housing includes a first housing member and a second housing member. The second housing member is located in the first housing member and forms a scoop proof dome having a height extending above a top side of the first hosing member. The second housing member forms at least one receiving area for receiving the portion of the mating plug electrical connector. | 03-04-2010 |
Daniel Brown, Edwardsburg, MI US
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20110184448 | LANCING DEVICE - A lancing device formed from a main body and a cap. The main body is configured from a lower housing, an upper housing extending over a portion of the lower housing, and an actuator operatively engaged to the upper and lower housings with the actuator extending along the portion of the lower housing not covered by the upper housing. The upper housing further includes an actuator button, wherein a lancet may be placed within the body such that movement of the actuator from a first position to a second position away from said endcap cocks the lancet for firing, which is achieved by depressing the actuator button. Conveniently, the lancing device is configured for tactile recognition in the palm of a human hand and may preferably be operated one handed and without visual observation. | 07-28-2011 |
20130168403 | GLUCOSE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM WITH HIGH-CAPACITY CARTRIDGE AND CAPABILITY OF MORE FREQUENT REPLENISHMENT - The present disclosure relates to packaging containers for holding a plurality of test sensors. The packaging container may include a first semi-circular housing and a second semi-circular housing. The first semi-circular housing has a plurality of first test sensor containing regions. Each of the plurality of the first test sensor containing regions is adapted to contain at least one test sensor having a top portion covered by a foil cover. The second semi-circular housing has a plurality of second test sensor containing regions. Each of the plurality of the second test sensor containing regions is adapted to contain at least one test sensor. The second semi-circular housing has a top portion. The first semi-circular housing and the second semi-circular housing are positioned adjacent to each other. | 07-04-2013 |
Daniel L. Brown, Ortonville, MI US
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20090057047 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING AN AXLE DISCONNECT DEVICE FOR AN ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE - Methods and systems are described to automatically lock and unlock a front axle disconnect mechanism in an all-wheel drive (AWD) system responsive to driving conditions to reduce parasitic losses and increase fuel efficiency. A control algorithm is described which automatically determines whether the front axle disconnect mechanism should lock or unlock responsive to various sensor readings throughout the vehicle. The sensor readings relate to the driving conditions. Advantageously, the present disclosure automatically decides the best mode for optimum fuel economy while safely responding to driving conditions, and therefore removes the requirement for a driver to select the operating mode. | 03-05-2009 |
Daniel V. Brown, Edwardsburg, MI US
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20120228156 | METHOD FOR DISTINGUISHING ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSORS - A method for distinguishing between types of electrochemical test sensors in a meter is disclosed. The method comprises the acts of providing an electrochemical test sensor comprising an enzyme and a chemical additive, contacting the test sensor to the meter to form an electrical connection, applying a potential having a magnitude sufficient to initiate a redox reaction of the chemical additive, and determining which type of electrochemical test sensor is being used based on whether a predetermined signal has been generated after the potential has been applied. The meter is adapted to determine an analyte concentration in a fluid sample. | 09-13-2012 |
David W. Brown, Niles, MI US
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20120134855 | Synchronized Hydraulic Power Module - A hydraulic power module is provided with a plurality of hydraulic actuators. A piston of each of the hydraulic actuators is coupled with a drive plate and a screw is rotatably coupled with the drive plate. Rotation of the screw longitudinally displaces the drive plate to simultaneously actuate each of the hydraulic actuators. A second hydraulic power module may be coupled with the hydraulic power module, such that rotation of the screw also drives the screw of the second hydraulic power module. | 05-31-2012 |
Dean Brown, Beaverton, MI US
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20090140461 | MOLDING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FORMING UNDERCUTS - A molding apparatus can include a primary mold, a stripper, and a swinging member. The swinging member can comprise a molding surface defining an undercut portion of a molded item. The swinging member can directly contact or attached to the stripper and the primary mold. To facilitate removal of a molded item, the swinging member can withdraw through a hole in the primary mold as a direct result of a motion of the stripper to pull the molded item off the primary mold. The molded item can then be easily removed. | 06-04-2009 |
20110042851 | Molding Apparatus and Method of Forming Undercuts - A molding apparatus can include a primary mold, a stripper, and a swinging member. The swinging member can comprise a molding surface defining an undercut portion of a molded item. The swinging member can directly contact or attached to the stripper and the primary mold. To facilitate removal of a molded item, the swinging member can withdraw through a hole in the primary mold as a direct result of a motion of the stripper to pull the molded item off the primary mold. The molded item can then be easily removed. | 02-24-2011 |
Donald Scott Brown, Rives Junction, MI US
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20100306708 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HANDLING PROFILES IN A COMMUNITY - Systems and methods for handling profiles in a community are provided. A profile hub-and-spoke arrangement may be provided which includes a profile representation associated with a user as the hub and one or more media asset representations as one or more spokes. The media asset representations that are included in the hub-and-spoke arrangement may match preferences of the user. As a cursor is positioned over various items of the hub-and-spoke arrangement, a window of information corresponding to the item may be provided. A selection of the item may be received and a new hub-and-spoke arrangement may be generated and displayed to correspond to the selected item. A similar media asset hub-and-spoke arrangement may be provided which includes a media asset representation as the hub and one or more community member representations as one or more spokes. | 12-02-2010 |
20120272185 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MIXED-MEDIA CONTENT GUIDANCE - Systems and methods for mixed-media content guidance are provided. One or more interactive tools are provided for searching and/or filtering media content (e.g., music content, movie content, etc.). In some embodiments, these interactive tools may include a two-dimensional selection region, where the two-dimensional selection region is divided into a plurality of sub-regions and defines an intersection between a first criterion and a second criterion. In response to receiving a user selection of a sub-region from the two-dimensional selection region, a subset of a plurality of media identifiers may be determined. At least a portion of the subset of media identifiers may be selected for presentation to the user. | 10-25-2012 |
20130007618 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MIXED-MEDIA CONTENT GUIDANCE - Systems and methods for mixed-media content guidance are provided. One or more interactive tools are provided for searching and/or filtering media content (e.g., music content, movie content, etc.). In some embodiments, these interactive tools may include a two-dimensional selection region, where the two-dimensional selection region is divided into a plurality of sub-regions and defines an intersection between a first criterion and a second criterion. In response to receiving a user selection of a sub-region from the two-dimensional selection region, a subset of a plurality of media identifiers may be determined. At least a portion of the subset of media identifiers may be selected for presentation to the user. | 01-03-2013 |
Douglas R. Brown, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20100181305 | INDUCTION HEAT TREATMENT OF COMPLEX-SHAPED WORKPIECES - Apparatus and method are provided for induction heating of one or more components of a complex-shaped workpiece. The component is positioned within an opening formed by opposing pairs of arcuate coil structures formed in opposing inductor segments. One inductor segment is formed from electrically isolated inner and outer active inductor segments connected to one or more power supplies, while the other inductor segment is formed from electrically isolated inner and outer passive inductor segments that are magnetically coupled with respective inner and outer active inductor segments. Changing the output electrical parameters of the one or more power supplies controls the induction hardening along the transverse width of the workpiece with optional flux concentrators between opposing pairs of arcuate coil structures. | 07-22-2010 |
20110000905 | Application of Electric Induction Energy for Manufacture of Irregularly Shaped Shafts with Cylindrical Components Including Non-Unitarily Forged Crankshafts and Camshafts - Large, non-unitarily forged shaft workpieces such as a crankshaft have successive shaft features inductively heated and forged without cool down between each sectional forging process. The temperature profile along the axial length of the next section of the shaft workpiece to be inductively heated and forged is measured prior to heating, and the induced heat energy along the axial length of the next section is dynamically adjusted responsive to the measured temperature profile to achieve a required pre-forge temperature distribution along the axial length of the next section prior to forging. | 01-06-2011 |
20110248023 | INDUCTION HEAT TREATMENT OF AN ANNULAR WORKPIECE - Apparatus and method are provided for inductively heat treating a circular surface of annular workpieces where at least one inductor pair is used to perform a scan induction heat treatment of the circular surface. Controlled movement of the inductors and application of quenchant is provided particularly at the initial and final heat treatment locations on the circular surface to enhance metallurgical uniformity of the annular workpiece at these locations. In combination with controlled movement of the inductors, a simultaneous power-frequency control scheme can be applied to the inductors during the heat treatment process. | 10-13-2011 |
Gary Brown, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20090291778 | Golf ball marker - A golf ball marker has its ground engaging pin disposed proximate the edge of the marker to facilitate rotation of the marker for facilitating alignment. The marker is, according to one embodiment, an elliptical body having a pair of adjacent golf ball-simulating circular disks displayed thereon. A first line provided along the major axis extends through the disks. Each disk has a second line displayed thereon, along the minor axis of each, and is normal to the first line to define a crosshair on each disk. | 11-26-2009 |
Gregory L. Brown, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20080284213 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING OF SINGLE PANEL SUNROOFS INTO DOUBLE PANEL SUNROOFS AND COMPONENT PARTS THEREOF - An arrangement and process for conversion of a single panel sunroof into a two panel sunroof uses corner adaptor pieces with planar sides that form an outside corner and a concave inner contour extending between ends of the planar sides, the contour being matched to a rounded corner curvature of a cover panel of a single panel sunroof, such that two such cover panels having corner adaptor pieces thereon can seal relative to the roof opening and relative to each other within the roof opening. A roller blind assembly enables a roller blind to be added by the provision of track inserts for guiding of the roller blind during opening and closing thereof, each of the track inserts being attachable at an inner side of a respective guide track on the sunroof frame. | 11-20-2008 |
Gregory Philip Brown, Dearborn, MI US
Henry Brown, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100185239 | LAMINOPLASTY APPARATUS AND METHODS - A simple yet effective adjustable laminoplasty implant and procedure includes a member positioned within or through a hole formed through a spinous process, and an elongated element is provided with a medial end coupled to the member and a lateral end configured for engagement with a bone mass fixation device. The elongated element may be a bent rod. The rod may have a medial end with a cross-section that is smaller than that of the lateral end. The member positioned within or through a hole formed through a spinous process may be a sleeve with angled endcaps. The endcaps may include bone-engaging teeth. Alternatively, the sleeve may have a central bore and barbs that engage with surrounding bone when an elongated member is inserted in the bore. The mass fixation device may a pedicle screw. The pedicle screw may be configured to receive a transverse rod. Alternatively, the mass fixation device may itself be a rod. Method of performing a laminoplasty In accordance with the invention are also disclosed. | 07-22-2010 |
Henry J.h. Brown, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110288482 | SAFETY NEEDLE SYSTEM OPERABLE WITH A MEDICAL DEVICE - A safety needle system operable with a medical device includes: a housing with a needle mount having a needle; and a sheath telescopically engaged with the housing and surrounding the needle such that the sheath operates in a retracted position, in which the sheath exposes the needle, and an extended position, in which the sheath surrounds the needle. The sheath is coupleable to the medical device such that removal of the needle from the medical device draws the sheath over the needle, transitioning the sheath from the retracted position to the extended position. In one embodiment, the system includes a slider engaged with the sheath and/or housing and including a restraint that engages and disengages the sheath to respectively reinforce and weaken the coupling of the sheath and medical device. In another embodiment, the sheath includes a longitudinal track that slidingly engages a setting of the housing between sheath positions. | 11-24-2011 |
20110301541 | INTEGRATED VASCULAR DELIVERY SYSTEM - An integrated vascular delivery system and method of use, the system including: a frame having a catheter hub that provides a first anchoring point on the patient and receives a catheter insertable in the patient to transfer fluid at an insertion site, a stabilization hub that provides a second anchoring point on the patient, at least one lateral member extending between the catheter and stabilization hubs, and a fluidic channel. The frame operates in a folded configuration in which the hubs are coupleable and an unfolded configuration in which the anchoring points are distributed around the insertion site to anchor the frame to the patient, thereby stabilizing the catheter. In some embodiments, the system further includes a septum that helps prevent fluid leakage from the catheter hub, or a needle shield that covers the distal end of a needle used during catheter insertion. | 12-08-2011 |
20120016312 | CATHETER STABILIZATION DEVICE - A catheter stabilization device for stabilizing an inserted catheter penetrating a surface at a catheter insertion site, including: a base that is coupleable to the surface and includes a channel defining a longitudinal opening that receives a portion of the catheter, and a frame that forms at least a partial perimeter around the catheter insertion site with a plurality of anchoring points; and a catheter fitting, coupled to the base, that secures the catheter in the channel. The base couples to the surface at the plurality of anchoring points distributed around the catheter insertion site, thereby stabilizing the catheter. The method of using the device includes positioning the base over the catheter, receiving a portion of the catheter in the channel through the longitudinal opening, securing the catheter within the channel, and coupling the base to the surface at the plurality of anchoring points distributed around the insertion site. | 01-19-2012 |
20130158506 | CATHETER AND NEEDLE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSERTING A CATHETER - A system and method for inserting a catheter into a patient, the system comprising a frame including a catheter hub configured to provide a first anchoring point on a patient and receive a catheter insertable in the patient at an insertion site, a stabilization hub configured to provide a second anchoring point on the patient, and a flexible tubular lateral member, extending between the catheter hub and the stabilization hub; a fluidic channel configured to fluidically communicate with the catheter and transfer fluid to the catheter; a flush fluid source configured to couple to the fluidic channel and supply flush fluid to the catheter; a housing comprising a needle mount and a flash chamber; and needle having a distal end insertable through the frame and the catheter and a proximal end coupled to the needle mount, wherein the needle is configured to provide a fluid path to the flash chamber. | 06-20-2013 |
20140371715 | SAFETY NEEDLE SYSTEM OPERABLE WITH A MEDICAL DEVICE - A safety needle system operable with a medical device includes: a housing with a needle mount having a needle; and a sheath telescopically engaged with the housing and surrounding the needle such that the sheath operates in a retracted position, in which the sheath exposes the needle, and an extended position, in which the sheath surrounds the needle. The sheath is coupleable to the medical device such that removal of the needle from the medical device draws the sheath over the needle, transitioning the sheath from the retracted position to the extended position. In one embodiment, the system includes a slider engaged with the sheath and/or housing and including a restraint that engages and disengages the sheath to respectively reinforce and weaken the coupling of the sheath and medical device. In another embodiment, the sheath includes a longitudinal track that slidingly engages a setting of the housing between sheath positions. | 12-18-2014 |
Jack E. Brown, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20090039671 | Flush Vehicle Door Handle - A handle assembly for a vehicle door and a method of operating the handle assembly is disclosed. The door handle assembly may include a pivot bracket mounted in the vehicle door, a handle arm pivotally mounted to the pivot bracket, a handle alignable flush with a door handle cutout, and a motor assembly operatively engaging the handle arm to selectively cause pivoting of the handle arm relative to the pivot bracket. The door handle assembly may also include a handle depression limit switch, a handle flush button, or a handle extension limit switch in communication with a control module that controls the motor. | 02-12-2009 |
20090045642 | Apparatus for Mounting an Article Astride Fixed and Movable Body Components - A mounting apparatus for an article astride fixed and movable body components in bridging relation to the cut-line therebetween. The article is automatically pivoted with respect to the fixed body component in concert with movement of the movable body component, whereby the pivoting of the article ensures that the movement of the movable body component with respect to the fixed body component avoids contact and interference with the article. For example, an article astride a fender and a door of a motor vehicle, the article transversely pivots out of the way of the door whenever the door is opened. | 02-19-2009 |
James Matthew Brown, Allen Park, MI US
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20100196141 | FUEL CELL COMPRESSOR SYSTEM - The invention provides a fuel cell compressor system that comprises a motor, including a motor shaft driven by the motor; a drive housing at least partially surrounding the motor shaft; a first gear set driven by the motor shaft; a carrier torque tube driven by the first gear set; and an impeller. The impeller includes an impeller shaft driven by the second gear set, so that the impeller shaft is configured to rotate at a speed greater than motor speed. Embodiments of the invention may also include a first bearing supporting the carrier torque tube and a second bearing supporting the impeller shaft. Embodiments of the invention may also include a seal system. | 08-05-2010 |
Jeffrey Brown, Ferndale, MI US
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20080239055 | PRODUCTION SPRING STRIPER - The present invention is directed to an apparatus for applying markings, particularly to springs, that are clean (ink in self contained storage units), allows quick color changes and reduces wasted ink or paint. An application means that does not dry out during short down time periods, keeps up with production rates, and is cost effective. | 10-02-2008 |
20110239877 | PRODUCTION SPRING STRIPER - The present invention is directed to an apparatus for applying markings, particularly to springs, that are clean (ink in self contained storage units), allows quick color changes and reduces wasted ink or paint. An application means that does not dry out during short down time periods, keeps up with production rates, and is cost effective. | 10-06-2011 |
20140026770 | PRODUCTION SPRING STRIPER - The present invention is directed to an apparatus for applying markings, particularly to springs, that are clean (ink in self contained storage units), allows quick color changes and reduces wasted ink or paint. An application means that does not dry out during short down time periods, keeps up with production rates, and is cost effective. | 01-30-2014 |
Jerry Brown, Northville, MI US
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20080296941 | AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - An air bag deployment system for use in a vehicle is disclosed have a frame, an air bag, a first deployment chute portion, and a second deployment chute portion. The frame is securable within the vehicle for use therein defining a support structure and a channel therethrough. The air bag is disposed within the support structure of the frame. The air bag deployment mechanism is operatively connected to the air bag. The first deployment chute portion is provided at least partially disposed in and securable adjacent the channel by at least one retainer. The second deployment chute portion at least partially disposed in and securable adjacent the channel by at least one retainer. The first and second deployment chute portions partially support the air bag and assist the air bag to move from a stored position to at least one deployed position when activated by the deployment mechanism. | 12-04-2008 |
Jerry R. Brown, Northville, MI US
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20100078921 | OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM - System and method for protecting an occupant in a vehicle seat, through the use of an occupant protection system is disclosed, wherein the vehicle seat includes a backrest section and a seat section. The occupant protection system includes a first airbag assembly having a first inflatable airbag, wherein the first airbag assembly is containable within an airbag recess located within a vehicle roof portion. A second airbag assembly is included having a second inflatable airbag and a deployment location. The second airbag assembly is mounted to a frame that is integrated with the seat while being external to a seat cushion. The first inflatable airbag is configured to extend downward from the roof portion to below a passenger shoulder-thorax protection region while in an inflated state. The second inflatable airbag is configured to extend upward from the deployment location through a passenger pelvic-thorax protection region while in an inflated state. | 04-01-2010 |
20110012413 | RECLINING SEAT ASSEMBLY - An eccentric free pivot for a reclining seat assembly may include a seat cushion, a seatback, a gear system, an input mechanism, a rod, and an eccentric pivot. The gear system may pivotally couple the seat cushion to the seatback. A rod extending generally across the seat assembly may be coupled to the gear system on one side and the eccentric pivot on the other side. When the gear system and/or input mechanism rotate the rod and eccentric pivot, this rotation causes the side of the seatback opposite the gear system and/or input mechanism to move up and down. | 01-20-2011 |
20110248538 | SEAT CUSHION EXTENSION MECHANISM - A seat assembly having a seat base. A seat pan is operably connected to the seat base. A rod extends across the seat base into elongated slots in the seat pan. An engagement member is operable between a first position out of contact with the rod and a second position in contact with the rod. A motor includes a drive shaft operably connected with the rod and adapted to rotate the rod. Rotation of the drive shaft when the engagement member is in the first position causes lateral displacement of the seat pan. Rotation of the drive shaft when the engagement member is in the second position causes rotation of the rod and the seat pan. | 10-13-2011 |
20110298240 | MONOPOD SEAT STRUCTURE FOR AUTOMOTIVE SEATS AND METHOD - A monopod seat structure including first and second sides. A back is pivotally connected to the seat. A vertical support column is disposed below the seat and positioned substantially centrally between the first and second sides of the seat. A side support member includes a top portion operably connected to one of the first and second sides. A bottom portion is operably connected to a transmission hump of a vehicle. | 12-08-2011 |
Jonathan L. Brown, Howell, MI US
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20110250865 | RESOURCE AND UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICES - Methods and systems for resource and utilization management of telecommunications devices within an enterprise, where the enterprise contracts for telecommunications service from one or more service providers, comprising components configured to receive quantity data corresponding to the amount of telecommunications service used by the enterprise per period into a resource management system including a microprocessor executing programmed instructions, group telecommunications devices into pools of shared use for the telecommunications service, the pools of shared use including one or more telecommunication devices, analyze for each telecommunications device telecommunications services plans available from the service providers to determine the total quantity of telecommunications service provided by the service providers and the cost per unit of telecommunications service, select selected telecommunications service plans for each telecommunications device that accommodate a target quantity of projected telecommunications service use per period, and subscribe the telecommunications devices to the selected service plans. | 10-13-2011 |
Jonathan Leighton Brown, Howell, MI US
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20090106296 | Method and system for automated form aggregation - The present invention relates to the field of computer software. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods of assisting aggregation of form-enabled web services. Systems and methods for handling the submission of user data into a plurality of form-enabled web sites are disclosed. The improved system allows for the presentation of a unified user interface, pre-filling of forms in order to increase user efficiency, and a fully automatic interface to the aggregated form-enabled web services. | 04-23-2009 |
Jonathan Leighton Brown, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090265233 | METHODS FOR PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR USE OF ONLINE SERVICES - A system and method permits a primary online service to award and redeem incentive points to users of a social networking or other third-party site that operates independently of the primary online service. The primary online service publishes copies of a widget on the social networking site. The widget communicates with the social networking site through an API published by the operators of the social networking site. When user of the social networking site activates the widget, the primary website awards incentive points to the user based on the user's activities at the social networking site. These activities are tracked by the widget, which also displays to the user the balance of award points and advertising messages. The user can redeem points for goods, services or other consideration and can buy and sell points with other users. | 10-22-2009 |
Joseph R. Brown, Livonia, MI US
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20120126583 | VEHICLE ROOF ASSEMBLY - A vehicle roof assembly includes a vehicle roof structure, an accessory frame and a moveable member. The vehicle roof structure includes a first roof section with a mounting slot and a second roof section with a mounting structure. The accessory frame includes a first frame end that includes a mounting flange, and a second frame end that includes a complementary mounting structure. The mounting flange engages the mounting slot to couple the accessory frame to the vehicle roof structure and to enable the accessory frame to pivot relative to the vehicle roof structure between a pre-installation position and an installed position where the complementary mounting structure engages the mounting structure. The movable member is coupled to the accessory frame and moves between a first position proximate to one of the first and second frame ends, and a second position proximate to the other of the first and second frame ends. | 05-24-2012 |
Joseph Robert Brown, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20090189418 | HEADLINER RETAINER CLIP - A retainer assembly for connecting a headliner panel to a support structure. A retainer clip is configured to connect the support structure to the headliner panel. A slot is defined in the support structure and configured to receive s stem portion of the retainer clip. The slot and the stem portion cooperate to define a float length and a float width, which define a range of motion over which the headliner panel is longitudinally and transversely moveable with respect to the support structure. | 07-30-2009 |
Joseph Robert Brown, Grosse Ile, MI US
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20080290644 | RE-SETTABLE VEHICLE SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRE-TENSIONER PRESENTER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A re-settable vehicle seat belt buckle pre-tensioner presenter system and method for operating the same. | 11-27-2008 |
20090099734 | POST IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM WITH VEHICLE CONTACT INFORMATION - A system for providing post-impact signals in a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes at least one impact zone with a passive safety sensor positioned at designated sections of the vehicle. The system comprises a plurality of passive safety sensors, a passive safety controller, and an active safety controller. The passive safety controller determines the impact location, impact direction and intensity. The passive safety controller transmits a passive output signal indicative of the impact intensity, impact direction and impact location. The active safety controller stabilizes the vehicle post-impact in response to the passive output signal. | 04-16-2009 |
20090121533 | SEAT RESTRAINING DEVICE - The embodiments described herein provide a vehicle seat assembly that is coupled to a floor of a vehicle. The assembly comprises a seat back frame, a seat cushion frame, at least one leg and at least one blocking member. The seat cushion frame is pivotally coupled to the seat back frame. The leg is pivotally coupled to the seat cushion frame and pivotally coupled to the floor of the vehicle. The blocking member is coupled to the seat cushion frame and capable of moving into engagement with the leg as the assembly moves from the folded position to the upright seating position. The blocking member is adapted to block movement of the leg and to stabilize the seat assembly in the event of a vehicle collision. | 05-14-2009 |
Julie N. Brown, Dearborn, MI US
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20090155469 | WATERLESS, LOW VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND AND CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSION, MODULAR PAINT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PERFORMING THE SAME - The present invention is directed to a modular waterless, low VOC and CO | 06-18-2009 |
20130174817 | EXHAUST SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An exhaust system and method for optimizing the efficiency of an internal combustion engine from which spent gas emerges. Spent gas is fed to an exhaust housing that accommodates a venturi. Part of the spent gas travels through the venturi and part travels outside the venturi. Across the mouth of the venturi sits a directing valve plate that can be moved, thereby opening or closing the path through the venturi. Some of the spent gas is reflected rearwardly from the venturi and thus reenters the cylinder. Upon doing so, the reflected spent gas occupies some of the space above the piston, lowers combustion pressure and reduces the velocity and pressure of the gas flow emerging therefrom. | 07-11-2013 |
Julie Nguyen Brown, Dearborn, MI US
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20100223158 | System and Method for Vehicle Retail Sales, Distribution, and Post-Sales Maintenance - An online method for vehicle retail sales, distribution, and post-sales maintenance includes a series of computer processor implemented steps. The method includes steps of providing vehicle-related information to a customer, receiving vehicle-related selections from the customer specifying a vehicle that the customer is to purchase, communicating relevant selections to business partners, receiving an order submission from the customer, and processing the order submission. One or more of the vehicle-related selections at least partially require products or services from a business partner. The method of the present embodiment further comprises receiving a bridge vehicle request from the customer. A computer system implementing the method is also provided. | 09-02-2010 |
Kenneth G. Brown, Township, MI US
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20110006717 | Method for Monitoring the Condition of a Commutator of an Electric Motor - A method for detecting a packed slot condition in a commutator of an electric motor comprising the steps of: (a) providing an electric motor having a commutator, the commutator having a plurality of segments separated from each other by a slot; (b) monitoring the current going through the electric motor; (c) determining if the current going through the electric motor being monitored in step (b) has changed from a preset value; and (d) providing a signal to indicate that the current going through the electric motor has changed to thereby detect for a packed slot in the commutator. | 01-13-2011 |
Kenneth Gerard Brown, Shelby Township, MI US
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20090096398 | ROBUST BLOWER MOTOR STARTUP TECHNIQUE - A method for starting a blower motor with a locked rotor condition, the motor having one or more speed settings, each speed setting having a reference voltage and reference current value associated therewith, the method comprising, from a motor off condition, applying the reference voltage to the motor, the reference voltage associated with a desired speed setting; measuring current flowing through the motor to define a measured current value; comparing the measured current value to the reference current value associated with the desired speed setting to determine if a locked rotor condition exists; if a locked rotor condition exists, increasing the motor speed from the desired speed setting until either the output speed is at a maximum speed or the locked rotor condition ceases to exist; and adjusting the motor output speed value to the desired speed setting. | 04-16-2009 |
20090099804 | Outside Ambient Temperature Initialization Technique - A method of determining air temperature outside a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, the motor vehicle having an engine and an outside air temperature (OAT) sensor disposed outside the passenger compartment. The OAT sensor is located in a region which is exposed to heat after the engine is turned off. The method includes measuring a series of temperature values at the OAT sensor, using the measured OAT sensor values to develop a temperature-time function, and generating an adjusted OAT value using an observed time, the measured OAT sensor values, and the temperature-time function. | 04-16-2009 |
20110111920 | Powertrain Thermal Management System - The present disclosure relates to a thermal management system for a vehicle powertrain and a method for heating the transmission. Exemplary thermal management systems include a heater core, a transmission fluid warmer selectively in thermal communication with the heater core, a bypass valve between the heater core and transmission fluid warmer configured to control fluid flow therebetween, a control module configured to control the bypass valve, and a timer linked to the control module configured to delay deactivation of the bypass valve. | 05-12-2011 |
20110166747 | System And Method For Controlling Temperature In An Automotive Vehicle - A system and method is provided for controlling temperature in an automotive vehicle having a driver-side area, a front passenger-side area, and a climate control system with at least one interface. The interface allows a user to select a driver-side temperature setting and a passenger-side temperature setting. The system includes a seat occupancy sensor and at least one computer-based controller. In operation, the seat occupancy sensor generates a sensor signal indicative of passenger seat occupancy in the passenger-side area of the vehicle. Based on the sensor signal, the controller controls the climate control system. When the passenger-side area is unoccupied, the climate control system distributes conditioned air according to the driver-side temperature setting to both the driver-side and passenger-side areas. | 07-07-2011 |
20130179032 | AMBIENT TEMPERATURE ESTIMATION - A method for predicting an ambient temperature around a moving motor vehicle includes utilizing measured ambient temperatures and Newton's Cooling Law. A linear best fit line describing the time constant as a function of vehicle speed can be generated utilizing measured data. In use, the b values can be determined from the best fit line, and the b values can be utilized to provide a predicted or estimated ambient temperature before the measured temperatures drop to the ambient temperature. | 07-11-2013 |
Kent D. Brown, Royal Oak, MI US
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20100304898 | GOLF BALL AIMING DEVICE - A golf ball aiming device is provided that allows a golfer to accurately position a ball relative to its intended target. The device includes a laser for aiming and pointing the device along with an alignment feature for aligning the ball relative to the device. | 12-02-2010 |
Kent D. Brown, Birmingham, MI US
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20100216561 | GOLF BALL AIMING DEVICE - A golf ball aiming device is provided that allows a golfer to accurately position a ball relative to its intended target. The device includes a laser for aiming and pointing the device along with an alignment feature for aligning the ball relative to the device. | 08-26-2010 |
Kevin Scott Brown, Roseville, MI US
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20120159836 | "Gnat Vac" indoor grow room flying insect control - The gnat vac is a trap designed for indoor gardens to eliminate flying insects, and is used primarily at night or during lights out time of operation. The unit utilizes a green light bulb to naturally lure flying insects to inlet of trap, in which they are vacuumed into receptacle and contained in a filter for easy disposal. Effectively controlling flying insects without disrupting photo period of flowering plants. | 06-28-2012 |
Kim A. Brown, Battle Creek, MI US
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20100204879 | TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE - An exemplary transmission system includes a plurality of sensors each configured to output a signal at least partially representative of a speed of at least one of a first transmission input shaft, a second transmission input shaft, a transmission output shaft, and an engine. A transmission control module is in communication with the plurality of sensors and is configured to identify at least one of the plurality of sensors as a failed sensor and another of the plurality of sensors as a working sensor. The transmission control module is further configured to estimate the signal of the failed sensor based on a predetermined relationship between an expected signal from the failed sensor and the signal received from the working sensor. | 08-12-2010 |
Laron Brown, Detroit, MI US
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20080318051 | MOLDING SYSTEM AND MOLDED-IN-COLOR PANEL - In one embodiment, a molding system for creating a molded-in-color panel has a first mold member with a first forming surface for forming a portion of a panel with an exposed surface. The molding system has a second mold member having a second forming surface for forming a concealed portion of the panel. One of the first and second mold members is translatable relative to the other to collectively receive a heated molded-in-color resin to form the panel. The molding system has an injector for injecting molded-in-color resin into the mold. The second forming surface is sufficiently smooth so that the exposed surface of the panel is free of visible flow lines. | 12-25-2008 |
20080318052 | MOLDED-IN-COLOR PANEL AND METHOD FOR MOLDING - In one embodiment, a method for molding a molded-in-color panel in a mold includes providing a mold having a first mold member and a second mold member. One of the first mold member and the second mold member has an appearance portion forming surface and the other of the first mold member and the second mold member has a concealed portion forming surface corresponding with the appearance portion forming surface. The concealed portion forming surface forms a concealed portion of a panel and is free of any protuberances and ancillary structural members for facilitating ideal surface characteristics of an appearance portion of the panel. Molded-in-color resin is injected in the mold and cooled to form a molded-in-color panel. At least one ancillary structural member is welded to the concealed portion of the panel. | 12-25-2008 |
20100320646 | MOLDING SYSTEM AND MOLDED-IN-COLOR PANEL - In one embodiment, a molding system for creating a molded-in-color panel has a first mold member with a first forming surface for forming a portion of a panel with an exposed surface. The molding system has a second mold member having a second forming surface for forming a concealed portion of the panel. One of the first and second mold members is translatable relative to the other to collectively receive a heated molded-in-color resin to form the panel. The molding system has an injector for injecting molded-in-color resin into the mold. The second forming surface is sufficiently smooth so that the exposed surface of the panel is free of visible flow lines. | 12-23-2010 |
20110024941 | MOLDED-IN-COLOR VEHICLE PANEL AND MOLD - In one embodiment a method for creating a molded-in-color vehicle panel is provided. The mold may have at least first and second mold members, each having a forming surface for forming a portion of the vehicle panel. One mold member may translate relative to the other to collectively receive a heated resin with a molded-in-color to form the vehicle panel. The resin may be formed into a solid molded-in-color interior vehicle panel. After allowing the resin to partially cool, an aperture may be formed by punching through in the molded-in-color resin with a punch. | 02-03-2011 |
Laron Michelle Brown, Birmingham, MI US
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20110250547 | BURNER SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF CONTROL - A burner system and a method of control. The system includes a supply unit that provides a gas/air mixture to a burner assembly. The burner assembly includes a distribution outlet having a plurality of openings and an electrode. The electrode provides an electrical arc to ignite the gas/air mixture for a predetermined period of time. | 10-13-2011 |
20130335997 | ILLUMINATED CHROMATIC VEHICLE EMBLEM - An illuminated vehicle emblem assembly is provided that includes a power source, a backing member, and a light-producing assembly coupled to the power source and supported by the backing member. The light-producing assembly may include an electroluminescent light source. The illuminated vehicle emblem assembly further includes a translucent base region over the light source, a chromatic layer over the translucent base region, and a translucent sealing structure configured to seal the backing member, the light producing assembly, and the chromatic layer. The illuminated vehicle emblem assembly exhibits a chrome- or mirror-like finish when viewed under ambient lighting conditions. Further, the illuminated vehicle emblem assembly possesses a glowing appearance when activated under low-light or night-time conditions. | 12-19-2013 |
20140240999 | ILLUMINATED CHROMATIC EMBLEM ASSEMBLY WITH MICRO LEDS - An illuminated emblem assembly is provided that includes a power source, a backing member, and a light-producing assembly coupled to the power source and supported by the backing member. The light-producing assembly includes a plurality of light-emitting diode sources. The light-producing assembly may also include a plurality of micro-sized, dispersed light-emitting diode sources. The illuminated emblem assembly further includes a translucent base region over the light sources, a chromatic layer over the translucent base region and a UV-stable translucent sealing structure over the chromatic layer that seals the backing member, the light producing assembly, and the chromatic layer. The sealing structure may be UV-stable and/or include a design feature. The illuminated emblem assembly exhibits a chrome- or mirror-like finish when viewed under ambient lighting conditions. Further, the illuminated emblem assembly possesses a glowing appearance when activated under low light or nighttime conditions. | 08-28-2014 |
20140247614 | ILLUMINATED CHROMATIC EMBLEM ASSEMBLY - An emblem assembly is provided that includes a power source, a backing member, and a light-producing assembly coupled to the power source and supported by the backing member. The light-producing assembly may include an electroluminescent light source. The emblem assembly further includes a chromatic layer over the light-producing assembly that comprises and emblem shape, and a translucent sealing structure over the chromatic layer that seals the backing member, the light-producing assembly, and the chromatic layer. The emblem assembly exhibits a chrome- or mirror-like finish when viewed under ambient lighting conditions. Further, the emblem assembly possesses a glowing appearance when activated under low light or nighttime conditions. | 09-04-2014 |
Leslee Wayne Brown, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20100004084 | Variable speed belt - A variable speed belt comprising an elastomeric body, a tensile cord disposed within the elastomeric body and extending in an endless direction, a cog extending from the body, the cog comprising opposing flanks, each flank comprises a first planar surface describing an included angle (α), the first planar surface engageable with a sheave, each flank comprises a second planar surface disposed toward a cog tip describing an included angle (β); and included angle (α) is not equal to the included angle (β). | 01-07-2010 |
Mark D. Brown, Dexter, MI US
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20090056903 | METHOD OF MAKING A DIE CAST PART USING A MOLD RELEASE AGENT - A die cast mold release lubricant comprises a silicone compound. A method of application of the lubricant to a die cast mold as a release agent is disclosed where a die casting machine has a mold with mold halves forming a mold cavity when the mold halves abut against one another, a shot sleeve and a plunger which pushes molten material through the shot sleeve and into the mold cavity. The mold release agent is placed into the shot sleeve remote from the mold cavity, molten material is introduced into the shot sleeve, and the molten material and the mold release agent are forced into the mold cavity by movement of the plunger into the shot sleeve. The silicone compound preferably has a melting point of about 90-220° F., and a molecular weight of about 5500-50,000. | 03-05-2009 |
Nathaniel Barret Brown, Howell, MI US
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20090195648 | VISION SYSTEM WITH SOFTWARE CONTROL FOR DETECTING DIRT AND OTHER IMPERFECTIONS ON EGG SURFACES - A vision system incorporated into an item of egg handling equipment, the system incorporating software control for detecting at least one of color shades and defects on both brown and white eggs. An enclosure incorporates a plurality of high resolution producing cameras, these communicating via cable with a switch to a remote vision PC system A non-linear shaped diffuser is mounted along an open facing bottom of the enclosure for facilitating uniform lighting throughout an open interior of the enclosure associated with the cameras. The cameras are operable to produce multiple, high resolution images of each of a plurality of eggs continuously transported along the associated egg handling equipment, for classifying types of defects that are allowable and those that must be rejected, as well as assisting in the segregating of the eggs into more consistent shaded groups for eventual packaging. | 08-06-2009 |
Richard Charles Brown, Cheboygan, MI US
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20090233538 | Foundation Door-Vent with Insulation - InsulVent, the insulated foundation vent, is a crawl-space foundation vent that is designed to open from the exterior as a door. This allows the homeowner to easily open the vent to install insulation during cold weather and remove it during warm weather. The vent is unique because no other foundation vent is designed to open and close from the outside as a door. In addition to a removeable insulation block, the varmint screen is also removeable and replaceable. The door is designed to operate without hinges; however, a hinged version can easily be adapted. | 09-17-2009 |
Ronald H. Brown, Holland, MI US
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20090085251 | Manufacturing process and system for floor tile - A floor tile for a raised floor. The floor tile is defined by a shallow upwardly-opening metal pan defining a shallow compartment in which a main preformed one-piece concrete block is secured. The main concrete block is preferably formed from a plurality of one-piece preformed concrete sub-blocks which are adhesively adhered in sideward abutting relationship to define a plan profile corresponding to the main concrete block. The main concrete block is then adhesively secured within the compartment of the metal pan. | 04-02-2009 |
20100293771 | Process and apparatus for corner tucking a covering sheet of an upholstered article - An apparatus and process for causing excess covering material at a workpiece corner to be gathered, folded and secured to a back side of the panel. A corner tucking apparatus includes a gathering plate positioned adjacent a positioning structure, and moves inwardly across the back side of the workpiece, from the corner, to gather and fold the corner flap. The gathering plate has a generally V-shaped notch which causes excess material to be gathered together as the plate moves inwardly. The gathered material upon reaching the apex of the notch is folded downwardly into contact with the back side of the workpiece. A securing structure which is carried inwardly with the gathering plate is then activated to fixedly secure the folded flap to the pad or workpiece. | 11-25-2010 |
20110303350 | Apparatus and process for wrapping and securing edge flaps of flexible cover sheet to panel structure - A process and apparatus for wrapping an edge flap of a panel-shaped workpiece, wherein the workpiece has a flexible covering sheet extending over a front face thereof and having flexible edge flaps protruding outwardly beyond the respective edge faces. The workpiece is positioned on a support table so that the flexible cover sheet faces downwardly, and one edge of the workpiece and the respective protruding flap are disposed to overhang and protrude outwardly beyond the support table. The workpiece is initially disposed in proper location by temporary positioning elements, and clamps are downwardly extended to engage the workpiece and fix it to the table. Adhesive is applied to the back of the protruding edge flap. An edge wrapping arrangement disposed adjacent the edge of the table is provided with first and second wiping blades so that upward movement of the wiping arrangement causes the first wiping blade to engage the edge flap and wipe it upwardly into engagement with the edge face of the workpiece, following which the wiping arrangement moves the second blade horizontally inwardly over the workpiece so that the second blade engages the end part of the flap and wipes it downwardly into engagement with the upward-facing back face of the workpiece. | 12-15-2011 |
20120285020 | Edge Wrapping of cover sheet for panel - A process and apparatus for simultaneously securing opposite parallel edge flaps of a flexible cover sheet to opposite parallel edge faces of a wall panel. A pair of wiping devices move downwardly and wipe the edge flap against the edge faces and transversely tension the cover sheet. Top sweep devices move down into holding contact with the cover sheet adjacent the parallel edge faces to maintain the transverse tension in the sheet. The edge flaps are then deflected and adhesive applied to the edge faces and back surfaces of the edge flaps. The wiping devices then again wipe the flaps downward into pressed contact with the edge faces to create an adhesive securement therewith. | 11-15-2012 |
20130333845 | METHOD FOR WRAPPING A FLEXIBLE COVER SHEET ON A PANEL - A process and apparatus for simultaneously securing opposite parallel edge flaps of a flexible cover sheet to opposite parallel edge faces of a wall panel. A pair of wiping devices move downwardly and wipe the edge flap against the edge faces and transversely tension the cover sheet. Top sweep devices move down into holding contact with the cover sheet adjacent the parallel edge faces to maintain the transverse tension in the sheet. The edge flaps are then deflected and adhesive applied to the edge faces and back surfaces of the edge flaps. The wiping devices then again wipe the flaps downward into pressed contact with the edge faces to create an adhesive securement therewith. | 12-19-2013 |
20140260028 | SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITE BUILDING MATERIALS AND RELATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Sustainable composite materials for interior spaces and related methods of manufacture are provided. In one aspect of the invention, the sustainable composite materials include a load-bearing stud. The load-bearing stud includes a plurality of woven burlap layers impregnated with a magnesium oxide resin. The load-bearing stud is formed by creasing a woven burlap sheet to form multiple foldable panels, wetting the foldable panels with a curable resin, layering the foldable panels to achieve a multi-layered prepreg, pressing the multi-layered prepreg to distribute the resin therethrough, compacting the multi-layered prepreg within a mold cavity having the exterior shape of the load-bearing stud, and curing the multi-layered prepreg, wherein the resin includes a mixture of mono-potassium phosphate and magnesium oxide. The load-bearing stud provides a lightweight, dimensionally stable, and environmentally-friendly composite structure to replace lumber studs and metal studs in building constructions. | 09-18-2014 |
Ronnie T. Brown, Bloomfield Hills, MI US
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20100258394 | BRAKE ROTOR WITH INTERMEDIATE PORTION - One exemplary embodiment of a brake rotor includes a cheek member, an intermediate portion, and a hub member. The intermediate portion may be located between the cheek and hub members, and may extend from either the cheek member or the hub member. The intermediate portion may have an exposed section with multiple openings located in the exposed section. The intermediate portion may also have multiple blades extending from inner surfaces of all or some of the openings. The blades cause airflow to pass through the openings to cool the intermediate portion. | 10-14-2010 |
20110297495 | FRICTION BRAKE COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A ferritically nitrocarburized rotational member of a vehicle brake is disclosed, including a rotational member having a friction surface configured for braking engagement with a corresponding friction material. A compound zone is disposed at the friction surface. An exposed surface of the compound zone is exposed to an atmosphere. The area of the exposed surface includes from about 0 percent to about 14 percent graphite. | 12-08-2011 |
Scott A. Brown, Galesburg, MI US
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20110098266 | METHOD OF ADMINISTERING AN INJECTABLE ANTIBIOTIC TO AN ANIMAL - A method of administering an antibiotic to an animal in need thereof, including the step of injecting the antibiotic subcutaneously at the junction of a pinna with the cranium of the animal, is disclosed. | 04-28-2011 |
Stephen C. Brown, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20080260822 | SYNTHESIS OF HUMAN SECRETORY IgA AND IgM AND THE FORMATION OF A MEDICAMENT THEREFROM - A composition for treating a subject is provided. The composition includes antigen specific dimeric secretory IgA and pentameric IgM therapeutic. A process for manufacturing a medicament for the treatment of | 10-23-2008 |
20140371431 | PROCESS FOR PREPARATION OF SECRETORY IgA AND SECRETORY IgM - A process for synthesizing and separating secretory IgA from a mixture of IgA monomer and IgA dimer is provided. The process includes covalently binding affinity tagged or epitope tagged recombinant secretory component to the IgA dimer in the mixture and binding the affinity tagged or an epitope tagged secretory IgA to immobilized moieties on the solid phase support resin to which the affinity tag or epitope tag binds and then eluting the affinity tagged or an epitope tagged secretory IgA with release buffer. A process for synthesizing and separating secretory IgM from a mixture of IgM and other plasma proteins is also provided. The process includes covalently binding affinity tagged or an epitope tagged recombinant secretory component to the IgM in the mixture and binding the affinity tagged or an epitope tagged secretory IgM to immobilized moieties on the solid phase support resin and then eluting the peptide tagged secretory IgM with a release buffer. | 12-18-2014 |
Steven G. Brown, Birmingham, MI US
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20090001748 | Trim Assembly For A Vehicle - A trim assembly for an interior of a passenger compartment of a vehicle comprises a first panel, a first shell, and a second shell. The first panel forms interior trim for the vehicle and defines a first receptacle. The first shell defines a convex surface and a concave surface and is removably coupled within the first receptacle so that one of the convex surface and the concave surface is exposed. The second shell defines a convex surface and a concave surface and is matable to the first shell to define a case. The case is removable from the first receptacle. | 01-01-2009 |
20090001789 | PANEL ASSEMBLY FOR A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF A VEHICLE - A panel assembly for a passenger compartment of a vehicle having passenger seating including a seat back is disclosed. A housing is mountable generally above the seat back within the passenger compartment. A light device is coupled to the housing and includes a first body portion and a second body portion being inelastic with the first body portion defining a first pivot axis. An illuminator is mounted to one of the body portions for selectively lighting a desired location over the passenger seating. A hinge is disposed between the body portions and spaced from the first pivot axis with the hinge defining a second pivot axis substantially parallel to the first pivot axis such that the second body portion rotates about the second pivot axis independently of rotation of the body portions about the first pivot axis for providing more accurate positioning of the illuminator to the desired location. | 01-01-2009 |
Steven L. Brown, Grand Haven, MI US
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20090122430 | MIRROR SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly and an accessory module. The accessory module one of (a) comprises part of said interior mirror assembly or (b) has the interior mirror assembly attached thereto. At least one of the interior mirror assembly and the accessory module includes an inductive power receiver that receives power from an inductive power transmitter located remotely from the interior mirror assembly and/or the accessory module. The interior mirror assembly and/or the accessory module includes a data transceiver that wirelessly communicates with a data transceiver located remotely from the interior mirror assembly and/or the accessory module. | 05-14-2009 |
20100208077 | ACCESSORY SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - An accessory system for a vehicle includes a windshield that has a mounting element adhesively attached to its inner surface, an interior rearview mirror assembly, and an accessory support adapted for mounting to and demounting from the mounting element. The accessory support includes an accessory receiving portion configured to receive an accessory. The accessory support may comprise part of the interior rearview mirror assembly or may include a mirror mounting element with the interior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to the mirror mounting element of the accessory support. The accessory comprises an imaging sensor and the accessory receiving portion is configured to receive the imaging sensor in a manner that compensates for the windshield angle of the windshield so that the imaging sensor has a more generally horizontal forward field of view through the windshield when the accessory support is mounted to the mounting element. | 08-19-2010 |
20140009672 | ACCESSORY SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - An accessory system for a vehicle includes a windshield and an accessory module. The windshield has a mounting element attached at an inner surface of the windshield, with the mounting element adapted for mounting of an accessory module thereto and demounting of the accessory module therefrom. The accessory module is adapted for mounting to and demounting from the mounting element. The accessory module accommodates a camera having a CMOS photosensor array and a lens. The CMOS photosensor array is accommodated at the accessory module separate from the lens. The CMOS photosensor array is disposed on a circuit board. The accessory module is configured so that, when mounted to the mounting element attached at the windshield, the lens has a field of view through the windshield appropriate for a driver assistance system of the vehicle. | 01-09-2014 |
20140253730 | ACCESSORY SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - An accessory system for a vehicle includes a mounting element attached at an inner surface of a windshield and configured for mounting of an accessory module thereto and demounting of the accessory module therefrom. The accessory module is configured for mounting to the mounting element via snap attachment. The accessory module accommodates a camera comprising a CMOS photosensor array and a lens. The accessory module is configured so that, when mounted to the mounting element at the windshield, the lens has a field of view through the windshield. The camera is operable to capture image data for use by a driver assistance system of the vehicle. The accessory module includes an electrical connector for electrically connecting with circuitry disposed in the accessory module. The electrical connector is configured for electrical connection to at least a power source of the vehicle and a communication bus of the vehicle. | 09-11-2014 |
Theodore Brown, Birmingham, MI US
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20090118858 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FORASSEMBLING A COMPLEX PRODUCT INA PARRALLEL PROCESS SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for assembling a complex product in a parallel process system wherein a collection of components are provided for assembling the complex product. The present invention involves transferring the collection of the components to one of a plurality of similar computerized assembly cells through the use of a transport system. The collection of components is automatically assembled into the complex product through the use of the computerized assembly cells. The complex product is then transferred from one of the assembly cells to a computerized test cell, where the complex product is tested to ensure for the proper dimensioning and functioning of the complex product. The complex product is then transferred from the test cell via the transport system to either a part reject area or conveyor, if the complex product is defective, or to an automatic dunnage load or part return system, if the complex product is not defective. | 05-07-2009 |
Theodore Robert Brown, Birmingham, MI US
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20100126293 | ROBOTIC RADIAL TOOL POSITIONING SYSTEM - A robotic tool positioning system for positioning a first tool and a second tool. The system includes an inner shaft, a first tool arm and a first drive assembly. The first tool arm is connected to the lower portion of the inner shaft at the lower end thereof and extends radially outward therefrom, and has a first tool supporting surface disposed at a tool elevation for supporting the first tool thereon. The system further includes a tubular outer shaft, a second tool arm and a second drive assembly. A lower portion of the inner shaft extends through the tubular outer shaft. The second tool arm is connected to the tubular outer shaft at the lower end thereof, and has a second tool supporting surface disposed at the tool elevation for supporting the second tool thereon. | 05-27-2010 |
20130000550 | Thermal Metal Spraying Apparatus - A thermal metal spraying apparatus for use with a thermal metal spraying torch for applying a metal coating to a workpiece through a torch spraying nozzle having a spraying orifice. The thermal metal spraying apparatus provides a substantially tubular shroud having a first end and a second end adaptable to concentrically receive the torch spraying nozzle. The shroud has an opening at the second end, wherein the opening is selectably alignable with the spraying orifice. A drive mechanism is connected to the shroud and is operable to translate the shroud between a first position, wherein the opening at the second end is not aligned with the spraying orifice, thereby preventing the spraying of the metal coating on the workpiece, and a second position, wherein the opening at the second end is aligned with the spraying orifice permitting the spraying of the metal coating toward the workpiece. | 01-03-2013 |
20130158696 | Method and Apparatus for Assembling a Complex Product in a Parallel Process System - A method and apparatus for assembling a complex product in a parallel process system wherein a collection of components are provided for assembling the complex product. The present invention involves transferring the collection of components to one of a plurality of similar computerized assembly cells through the use of a transport system. The collection of components is automatically assembled into the complex product through the use of the computerized assembly cells. The complex product is then transferred from one of the assembly cells to a computerized test cell, where the complex product is tested to ensure for the proper dimensioning and functioning of the complex product. The complex product is then transferred from the test cell via the transport system to either a part reject area or conveyor, if the product is defective, or to an automatic dunnage load or part return system, if the product is not defective. | 06-20-2013 |
Thomas R. Brown, Shelby Township, MI US
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20100018505 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING STOP-AND-GO ENGINE FUNCTIONALITY - A vehicle includes a direct-start engine and a fuel rail with a threshold fuel pressure, a transmission having a threshold fluid pressure, and a fuel delivery system. The system has a controller, a motor having a shaft, and an integrated pump assembly including a high-pressure (HP) fuel pump and a low-pressure (LP) fluid pump each connected to the shaft. Threshold pressures are maintained during the predetermined engine state, which includes an engine idling and an engine cranking state. A method for providing stop-and-go functionality in a vehicle having a direct-start engine includes detecting a current engine state, rotating a motor shaft to energize a secondary HP fuel pump at a first threshold pressure during engine cranking, and rotating the shaft to energize an LP fluid pump at a second threshold pressure during engine idling and engine cranking. The secondary pumps can also be used when primary pumps are temporarily inoperable. | 01-28-2010 |
20100100301 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING STOP-AND-GO ENGINE FUNCTIONALITY - A vehicle includes a direct start engine, an automatic transmission having a threshold fluid pressure sufficient for enabling operation of the transmission when the engine is off, a controller, and a fuel delivery system. The controller determines the presence of predetermined engine states, and optimizes a stop-and-go functionality of the engine. The fuel delivery system includes a motor and an integrated pump assembly having a secondary high-pressure (HP) fuel pump which is selectively connectable to a rotatable shaft of the motor, and a secondary low-pressure (LP) fluid pump which is continuously connected to the shaft. The motor continuously energizes the secondary LP fluid pump via the rotatable shaft to thereby maintain the threshold fluid pressure during a first or second engine state, and selectively energizes the secondary HP fuel pump via the rotatable shaft to maintain the threshold fuel pressure during the second engine state. | 04-22-2010 |
Tim Brown, Negaunee, MI US
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20090240333 | Motion Preserving Artificial Intervertebral Disc Device - A motion preserving implant having first and second bearing members and a biasing member disposed therebetween operable to provide resistance to the translation of the bodies with respect to one another. An intervertebral implant having first and second bearing members, a translatable member, a resilient connection between the translatable member and one of the bearing members to allow for relative motion therebetween and bearing surfaces of the translatable member and the other bearing member to allow complex, natural motion between the bearing members. A spinal implant having upper and lower bodies and an articulation surface that allows for polyaxial articulation and translation through a concave articulation surface having a first radius of curvature and a second radius of curvature in at least one plane, and a convex articulation surface having the first radius of curvature in the same plane. | 09-24-2009 |
Timothy Brown, Negaunee, MI US
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20090276053 | Coated Implants - An implantable device which provides structural support for the skeletal system, such as the spine, coated with hydroxyapatite (HA). This invention provides a mechanically and bioactively functional coating of hydroxyapatite (HA) without altering the biocompatibility profile of the poly-ether-ether-ketone (PEEK) substrate. | 11-05-2009 |
Todd Brown, Dearborn, MI US
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20110130926 | INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM FOR STABILITY CONTROL OF YAW, ROLL AND LATERAL MOTION OF A DRIVING VEHICLE USING AN INTEGRATED SENSING SYSTEM WITH PITCH INFORMATION - An integrated stability control system using the signals from an integrated sensing system for an automotive vehicle includes a plurality of sensors sensing the dynamic conditions of the vehicle. The sensors include an IMU sensor cluster, a steering angle sensor, wheel speed sensors, any other sensors required by subsystem controls. The signals used in the integrated stability controls include the sensor signals; the roll and pitch attitudes of the vehicle body with respect to the average road surface; the road surface mu estimation; the desired sideslip angle and desired yaw rate from a four-wheel reference vehicle model; the actual vehicle body sideslip angle projected on the moving road plane; and the global attitudes. The demand yaw moment used to counteract the undesired vehicle lateral motions (under-steer or over-steer or excessive side sliding motion) are computed from the above-mentioned variables. The braking control is a slip control whose target slip ratios at selective wheels or wheel are directly generated from the request brake pressures computed from the demand yaw moment. | 06-02-2011 |
Todd Allen Brown, Dearborn, MI US
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20090037050 | WHEEL LIFTED AND GROUNDED IDENTIFICATION FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - A control system ( | 02-05-2009 |
20090112435 | Vehicle Stability Control System and Method - A method and system for controlling vehicle stability may comprise determining whether a vehicle is oversteering or understeering and, if the vehicle is oversteering or understeering, determining an amount by which to reduce a speed of the vehicle to correct for understeering or oversteering and applying brake pressure to at least the rear brakes of the vehicle to reduce vehicle speed. The method and system also may comprise determining an engine torque reduction amount based on vehicle oversteer or understeer conditions, reducing engine torque by the determined amount or to zero if the determined amount of engine torque reduction is greater than an actual engine torque, and applying braking to at least the rear brakes of the vehicle if the determined amount of engine torque reduction is greater than the actual engine torque. | 04-30-2009 |
20100145574 | Active Driven Wheel Lift Identification for an Automotive Vehicle - A roll control system ( | 06-10-2010 |
20120185142 | VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and system for controlling vehicle stability may comprise determining whether a vehicle is oversteering or understeering and, if the vehicle is oversteering or understeering, determining an amount by which to reduce a speed of the vehicle to correct for understeering or oversteering and applying brake pressure to at least the rear brakes of the vehicle to reduce vehicle speed. The method and system also may comprise determining an engine torque reduction amount based on vehicle oversteer or understeer conditions, reducing engine torque by the determined amount or to zero if the determined amount of engine torque reduction is greater than an actual engine torque, and applying braking to at least the rear brakes of the vehicle if the determined amount of engine torque reduction is greater than the actual engine torque. | 07-19-2012 |
20130124008 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A REFERENCE VEHICLE VELOCITY AND A REAR WHEEL SPEED IN A VEHICLE HAVING THREE SPEED SENSORS - The method for controlling a safety system ( | 05-16-2013 |
William Clay Brown, Chelsea, MI US
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20110165624 | PROTEIN PURIFICATION TAGS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to fusion proteins. In particular, the present invention relates to protein tags for use in protein solubilization and purification. | 07-07-2011 |