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Beau Anderson, Grandville, MI US
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| 20110281076 | Natural Fiber Trim Panel - A trim panel formed from natural fibers and a protective material, and a method of forming the trim panel. The natural fibers are environmentally-friendly and the protective material may be sufficiently adhered to the natural fibers without the use of hot melts or adhesives. The protective material is configured to be permeable to gasses and water vapor during application and once applied impermeable to UV light and liquids such as water and soda. | 11-17-2011 |
Beau Loren Anderson, Norway, MI US
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| 20110233951 | VEHICLE SEATING SYSTEM AND CABIN - A passenger seating system ( | 09-29-2011 |
Bradley A. Anderson, Hazel Park, MI US
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| 20080288353 | Interactive marketing network and process using electronic certificates - A data processing system issuing electronic certificates through “online” networks of personal computers, televisions, or other devices with video monitors or telephones. Each electronic certificate includes transaction data and identification data, and can be printed out on a printing device linked to a consumer's personal input device, or electronically stored in a designated data base until a specified expiration date. The certificate can be used for various purposes, including use as a coupon for a discounted price on a product or service, proof of a gift or award, proof of reservation, or proof of payment. Consumers access the data processing system online, browse among their choices, and make their selections. The data processing system provides reports on the selected certificates and their use following selection. Certificate issuers also have online access to the data processing system and can create or revise offers, and provide various instructions pertaining to the certificates, including limitations as to the number of certificates to be issued in total and to each individual consumer. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20120041805 | INTERACTIVE MARKETING NETWORK AND PROCESS USING ELECTRONIC CERTIFICATES - A data processing system issuing electronic certificates through “online” networks. Each electronic certificate includes transaction data and identification data, and can be printed out on a printing device linked to a consumer's personal input device, or electronically stored in a designated data base until a specified expiration date. Consumers access the data processing system online, browse among their choices, and make their selections. Certificate issuers have online access to the data processing system and can create or revise offers, and provide various instructions pertaining to the certificates, including limitations as to the number of certificates to be issued in total and to each individual consumer. | 02-16-2012 |
Brian E. Anderson, Bay City, MI US
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| 20110000471 | CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR CAPACITOR DISCHARGE IGNITION SYSTEM - A control circuit for use with an ignition system of a light-duty combustion engine. In one embodiment, the control circuit includes a charging circuit, a timing circuit and a shut down circuit that includes a manual stop switch. Activation of the manual stop switch causes the control circuit to shut down the engine, and can do so even if the manual stop switch is only momentarily engaged by the operator. | 01-06-2011 |
Brian Keith-Robert Anderson, South Lyon, MI US
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| 20110061980 | COMPOSITE BRAKE DISC - A brake disc arrangement has a mounting portion formed of a metal, with a plurality of radial protuberances extending radially outward therefrom. The radial protuberances each have a radially distal tip portion, and a ceramic coating is applied to the radially distal tip portion of the radial protuberances. The brake plate portion is cast so as to surround the radially distal tip portions. However, it is isolated therefrom by the ceramic coating. At least some of the radially distal tip portions are formed of metal having a microstructure created by electrical discharge machining to increase dampening. A sand core within a core box holds the mounting portion in a predetermined fixed orientation. The molten metal is poured into the core box mold, and the metal brake plate portion is prevented by the ceramic coating from welding to any of the plurality of radial protuberances. | 03-17-2011 |
Bruce Colby Anderson, West Bloomfield, MI US
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| 20110213547 | Method for Adjusting Engine Air-Fuel Ratio - A method for adjusting an air-fuel ratio of an engine is disclosed. In one example, the engine air-fuel ratio is adjusted in response to a duty cycle and frequency of a post catalyst oxygen sensor. The method may improve catalyst efficiency. | 09-01-2011 |
Bruce Edward Anderson, Traverse City, MI US
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| 20110194973 | ALUMINUM ALLOY WELDING WIRE - A composition for welding or brazing aluminum comprises silicon (Si) and magnesium (Mg) along with aluminum in an alloy suitable for use in welding and brazing. The Si content may vary between approximately 4.7 and 10.9 wt %, and the Mg content may vary between approximately 0.15 wt % and 0.50 wt %. The alloy is well suited for operations in which little or no dilution from the base metal affects the Si and/or Mg content of the filler metal. The Si content promotes fluidity and avoids stress concentrations and cracking. The Mg content provides enhanced strength. Resulting joints may have a strength at least equal to that of the base metal with little or no dilution (e.g., draw of Mg). The joints may be both heat treated and artificially aged or naturally aged. | 08-11-2011 |
Derrick W. Anderson, Jackson, MI US
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| 20080229821 | SENSOR IMPACT PROTECTION APPARATUS - An impact protection element for a sensor housed in a boss features a hollow base element adapted to overlie the boss and a pair of legs extending along opposite sides of the boss. | 09-25-2008 |
Donald D. Anderson, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20080200305 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING THROTTLING LOSSES DURING REGENERATIVE BRAKING - A control system for a hybrid vehicle includes a regenerative braking module that controls regenerative braking of the hybrid vehicle. Regenerative braking is controlled when an accelerator device is not engaged. A throttle-by-wire control module controls a throttle valve. The throttle-by-wire control module opens the throttle valve and/or holds the throttle valve open in response to regenerative braking module signals when a transmission of the hybrid vehicle is in gear. | 08-21-2008 |
Elisabet Anderson, Holland, MI US
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| 20110257973 | VEHICLE USER INTERFACE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A control system for mounting in a vehicle and for providing information to a portable electronic device for processing by the portable electronic device is shown and described. The control system includes a first interface for communicating with the portable electronic device and a memory device. The control system also includes a processing circuit communicably coupled to the first interface and the memory device, the processing circuit configured to extract information from the memory device and to provide the information to the first interface so that the first interface communicates the information to the portable electronic device. The processing circuit is further configured to determine the capabilities of the portable electronic device based on data received from the portable electronic device via the first interface and to determine whether or not to communicate the information to the portable electronic device based on the determined capabilities. | 10-20-2011 |
Elisabet A. Anderson, Holland, MI US
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| 20080268330 | Battery system - A battery system for a vehicle includes a battery module having a plurality of cells electrically coupled together and a first conductive element for electrically coupling the battery module to other elements in the battery system. The battery system also has a base configured for securing the battery module in place in the vehicle. The base includes a second conductive element for electrically coupling the base to the first conductive element, and a rotatable arm for securing the battery module in place relative to the base. The first conductive element is configured to contact the second conductive element when the rotatable arm is positioned to secure the battery module in place relative to the base. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20100097239 | MOBILE DEVICE GATEWAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A control system ( | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100220250 | REMOTE DISPLAY REPRODUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for mounting in a vehicle and for reproducing an image at least partially generated by a remote source and shown on a display of the remote source is provided. The system includes a display interface for providing a signal to the display. The system further includes a communications device for mounting in the vehicle and for communicating with the remote source, the communications device configured to receive the image from the remote source. The system yet further includes a processing system operatively coupled to the communications device and the display interface, the processing system configured to provide a representation of the image to the display interface. The system yet further includes a memory device communicably coupled to the processing system and including computer code for controlling the communications device so that the representation of the image provided to the display interface is updated to reflect new images generated and shown on the remote source. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20110217929 | METHOD FOR USING A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM CONNECTED TO A PLURALITY OF MOBILE DEVICES AND PRIORITIZING THE MOBILE DEVICES, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND USE THEREOF - A method and a communication system is disclosed for using a communication system connected to at least a first mobile device and a second mobile device, wherein the communication system is operable in at least a first operating state and a second operating state, wherein the connection of the communication system to the first mobile device is prioritized in the first operating state and wherein the connection of the communication system to the second mobile device is prioritized in the second operating state. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110301954 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM COMPRISING A SPEAKER AND A MICROPHONE, AND VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM - A method for adjusting a voice recognition system and a voice recognition system is disclosed, wherein the voice recognition system comprises a speaker and a microphone, and wherein the method comprises the steps of: | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120100876 | HANDS FREE TELEPHONE SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED TEXT MESSAGING CONFIGURATION - The invention relates to a communication system for in-vehicle systems, and in particular, to a wireless communication system for a hands free telephone system configured to received text messages. A remote source, such as a cell phone, PDA or the like, is used to modify, configure and add new messages and preference data on the communication system. The modified, configured and new messages are used to respond to messages received on the remote source and/or on the communication system. | 04-26-2012 |
Ginette Alyce Anderson, Mason, MI US
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| 20110061369 | Burner for a Diesel Aftertreatment System | 03-17-2011 |
James D. Anderson, Kingsley, MI US
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| 20080278314 | EVENT TRACKING AND MONITORING SYSTEM - A race tracking and monitoring system using satellite communications may support racing teams in remote areas, and may provide information to officials, media broadcasters, or other interested parties while minimizing the cost of communications. The system may include a race vehicle communication device, a satellite network, check point communication devices at check points along a race route, and a control. The race vehicle communication device generates outputs, including the geographical location of the race vehicle, to the satellite network, and receives inputs from the satellite network. The check point communication device generates an output to the satellite network, including data indicative of the race vehicle passing a given check point. The control receives the outputs of the race vehicle communication device and the check point communication device via the satellite and processes the outputs, and generates a control output responsive to the processing. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090013806 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR PIPELINE INSPECTION - An inline tool tracking system for tracking an inline tool traveling along a pipe includes a detection and communication device operable to detect an inline tool as it passes generally near the device. The detection and communication device is operable to generate a detection output, which includes data indicative of the detection of the tool and a geographical location of the device. A control is operable to wirelessly receive the detection output and to process the detection output. The control generates a control output responsive to the processing, and the control output is indicative of the detection of the tool and the geographical location of the detection and communication device. A display device receives an input indicative of the control output and displays the information indicative of the detection of the tool and the geographical location of the detection and communication device to a user of the display device. | 01-15-2009 |
James Eric Anderson, Dearborn, MI US
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| 20110166767 | COMPENSATION FOR OXYGENATED FUELS IN A DIESEL ENGINE - A fuel compensation factor (FCF) is determined to account for the amount of oxygenated fuel blended in diesel fuel. In one embodiment, the FCF is based on an expected exhaust gas oxygen concentration compared to an actual exhaust gas oxygen concentration. The FCF is used to estimate an amount of oxygenated fuel in the blend. Such estimate can be used to adjust the exhaust temperature model, which is used at least in determining the temperature in aftertreatment devices, the fuel dilution model which affects oil change recommendations, and the diesel particulate filter loading model which affects regenerations. Biodiesels are more prone to waxing at lower temperatures. The estimated amount of biodiesel and the temperature in the injection system are used to prevent and/or delay starting when it is predicted that too much wax exists in the fuel system. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110174268 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING FUEL USAGE - Methods and systems are provided for improving fuel usage while addressing knock by adjusting the use of spark retard and direct injection of a knock control fluid based on engine operating conditions and the composition of the injected fluid. One or more engine parameters, such as EGR, VCT, boost, throttle position, and CMCV, are coordinated with the direct injection to reduce torque and EGR transients. | 07-21-2011 |
Jean M. Anderson, Coldwater, MI US
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| 20090266687 | IGNITION SWITCH - A three-position, single-pole, double-throw, rotary ignition switch is disclosed that is water-tight and provides qualitative and quantifiable durability in the presence of high-current loads, even after long use. It withstands a continuous 20 A load, plus an additional occasional 20 A load, when in the “run” position. It withstands an additional 75 A inductive load when in the “start” position. Then even after 12,000 operational cycles, leakage current (with 28 VDC supply voltage) when the switch is in the “off” position remains under 0.3 mA, and still allows leakage current not exceeding 10 mA at any time while each disconnected pair of terminals and between terminals and ground are exposed to 1,000±5 V | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090315394 | IGNITION SWITCH - A three-position, single-pole, double-throw, rotary ignition switch is disclosed that is water-tight and provides qualitative and quantifiable durability in the presence of high-current loads, even after long use. It withstands a continuous 20 A load, plus an additional occasional 20 A load, when in the “run” position. It withstands an additional 75 A inductive load when in the “start” position. Then even after 12,000 operational cycles, leakage current (with 28 VDC supply voltage) when the switch is in the “off” position, and between non-current-carrying terminals when the switch is in the “on” position, remains under 0.3 mA, and still allows leakage current not exceeding 10 mA at any time while each disconnected pair of terminals and between terminals and ground are exposed to 1,000±5 V | 12-24-2009 |
Jeff R. Anderson, Midland, MI US
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| 20120096930 | DIRECT QUANTITATIVE COLORIMETRIC MEASUREMENT OF LIQUID FOAM - The present invention generally relates to a foaminess characterization method for characterizing liquid foams and defoamers and a foam generation method for generating the liquid foams. | 04-26-2012 |
Jeffrey A. Anderson, Belleville, MI US
Jeffrey J. Anderson, Owosso, MI US
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| 20110239799 | LINEAR MOTION ASSEMBLY WITH RECIRCULATION INSERT - A linear motion assembly includes a screw having a helical external groove extending over a plurality of turns with a radially outwardly extending helical land formed between adjacent turns and a ball nut having a through bore configured for receipt of the screw. The ball nut has a helical internal groove extending over a plurality of turns with a radially inwardly extending helical land formed between adjacent turns. The helical land of the ball nut is radially aligned with the external groove of the screw and the helical land of the screw is radially aligned with the internal groove of the ball nut. At least one helical recirculation insert having a circuitous recirculation groove is configured in radial alignment with the radially inwardly extending helical land of the ball nut and the external groove of the screw, wherein a plurality of balls are received in the circuitous recirculation groove. | 10-06-2011 |
Jeffrey P. Anderson, Bloomfield, MI US
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| 20100332292 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING VEHICLE PURCHASE LOYALTY - One embodiment of the system and method described herein provides a vehicle loyalty system that gathers data on an individual's or a household's vehicles and analyzes purchase and disposal records within a particular time frame relative to the purchase date of each unique vehicle to determine brand and related loyalties. The system and method offer unique window definitions surrounding each purchase record such that data straddling a study time frame will still be caught and analyzed. | 12-30-2010 |
John G. Anderson, Lowell, MI US
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| 20110264148 | ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANT IN THE FORM OF A PLATE TO BE FIXED BETWEEN TWO BONE PARTS - The plate is fixed by screws ( | 10-27-2011 |
John J. Anderson, Midland, MI US
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| 20090321352 | LIQUID-LIQUID EXTRACTION - A liquid-liquid extraction process that uses counterflowing liquid phases, especially in conjunction with a reciprocating plate extraction column, wherein one of the liquid phases has a lower density than the other and is at least partially saturated with a dispersible gas, requires less plate stack height or a smaller column diameter when plate-to-plate spacing is non-uniform rather than uniform and such non-uniform plate-to-plate spacing includes greater plate-to-plate spacing proximate to raffinate liquid discharge than proximate to feed of the lower density liquid phase. | 12-31-2009 |
John R. Anderson, Stevensville, MI US
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| 20110151072 | COOKING APPLIANCE WITH PROGRAMMABLE RECIPE SYSTEM - A cooking appliance includes an oven cavity and a control system having a control display adapted to display an interactive sequence of display screens through which a user enters a cooking recipe. The sequence of display screens includes a cooking mode selection screen, a cooking temperature selection screen, a cooking monitoring selection screen from which a user selects from a probe monitoring process or a timer monitoring process, and a review screen for prompting the user to review the cooking mode, cooking temperature, and method of monitoring selections. The system allows a user to add additional stages to create a multi-stage recipe. | 06-23-2011 |
John Robert Anderson, Stevensville, MI US
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| 20100147823 | OVEN CONTROL SYSTEM WITH GRAPHICAL DISPLAY - A cooking appliance includes an oven cavity adapted to be used in cooking foods and a control system includes a display device for presenting available programming options to a user through pictorial images, such as in prompting a user to input information relating to a food product to be cooked. The display device also presents graphical instructions relating to cooking the food product. A controller is provided for establishing a cooking operation within the oven cavity based on the selected programming options. | 06-17-2010 |
Jon Anderson, Galesburg, MI US
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| 20080213202 | Composition For Improving Skin Lipid Barrier Function - The invention relates to a composition for topical application to the skin comprising effective amounts of a protease inhibitor and a cell differentiation enhancer. The composition is useful in promoting skin lipid barrier repair and maintaining the integrity of the lipid barrier. In this regard, the compositions can be used in the treatment and prevention of dry skin, and associated chrono/proto-aging conditions, in the treatment and prevention of irritation on the skin, in the treatment and prevention of UV-related damage to the skin, and in the enhancement of the retention of self-tanning. | 09-04-2008 |
Julia Anderson, Sterling Heights, MI US
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| 20090020170 | AIR PRESSURE REGULATOR WITH FLOW SENSOR - A combination air regulator and sensor assembly includes a head including a first chamber having an inlet and an outlet. A regulator dome including a second chamber is linked with the first chamber through a bore. The second chamber includes at least one outlet. A valve assembly is housed within the bore and moveable between closed and open positions sealing and allowing flow in the bore. A first diaphragm is positioned in the second chamber and linked with the valve assembly. The valve assembly moves in response to a pressure applied to the first diaphragm. A spring contacts the first diaphragm and applies a biasing force to the first diaphragm. A sensor dome including a third chamber is linked with the outlet of the second chamber. The sensor chamber includes a discharge outlet. A second diaphragm is positioned in the sensor chamber. The second diaphragm includes a rubber disk having a conductive contact ring attached on one side of the rubber disk and a non-conductive cup washer attached on the same side of the disk. The cup washer includes a hole formed there through allowing passage of air between opposing sides of the second diaphragm. A sensor spring contacts the second diaphragm and applies a biasing force to the second diaphragm. Electrical contacts are attached to the sensor chamber. The electrical contacts selectively engage the contact ring and are responsive to a differential pressure of the second diaphragm to define an electrical switch. | 01-22-2009 |
Ken R. Anderson, Kalamazoo, MI US
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| 20110035121 | SHIFT RAIL TRANSMISSION POSITION SENSING - Receiving sensor data related to position of a gear in a transmission, the sensor data including data from a first sensor and data from a second sensor; determining a first indicated position of the gear from the data from the first sensor; determining a second indicated position of the gear from the data from the second sensor; comparing the first indicated position to the second indicated position; and determining based on the comparison a gear engagement status of the gear. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110035123 | SHIFT RAIL TRANSMISSION POSITION SENSING WITH TOLERANCE FOR SENSOR LOSS - A number N of position sensors, each associated with one of N shift rails in a shift rail transmission system, wherein the set of N sensors is divided into subsets and each subset is provided a common reference from a control module; and a processing component that determines from data from each sensor whether the shift rail associated with that sensor is in a position of engagement of a first gear, a position of engagement of a second gear, or in a neutral position. | 02-10-2011 |
Kerr Anderson, Midlandmi, MI US
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| 20110230439 | METHODS OF REDUCING ABSORPTION OF TRANS FATTY ACIDS USING WATER-SOLUBLE CELLULOSE DERIVATIVES - Provided are food products comprising at least 0.5 g of trans fatty acid per serving and at least 1.33 weight percent of one or more water-soluble cellulose derivatives, based on the total weight of the food product, methods of ameliorating the harmful effects of trans fatty acids on a mammal that has consumed trans fatty acids, and methods of reducing the amount of trans fatty acids capable of being absorbed by a mammal ingesting a trans fatty acid containing food product. | 09-22-2011 |
Kerr W.h. Anderson, Midland, MI US
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| 20120129804 | METHODS OF REDUCING ABSORPTION OF TRANS FATTY ACIDS USING WATER-INSOLUBLE CELLULOSE DERIVATIVES - Provided are food products comprising at least 0.5 g of trans fatty acid per serving and one or more water-insoluble cellulose derivatives in an amount sufficient to reduce absorption of the trans fatty acid by a mammal consuming the food product, methods of ameliorating the harmful effects of trans fatty acids on a mammal that has consumed trans fatty acids, and methods of reducing the amount of trans fatty acids capable of being absorbed by a mammal ingesting a trans fatty acid containing food product. | 05-24-2012 |
Kyle Anderson, Birmingham, MI US
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| 20110208198 | ELBOW RECONSTRUCTION INSTRUMENTS AND TECHNIQUES - Techniques and instrumentation for elbow reconstruction, specifically, for repairs of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). The instrumentation provides for precise formation of sockets and tunnels along with easy suture/graft passage while accommodating all forms of elbow UCL reconstruction techniques. A V-drill guide is provided with a handle and two drill sleeves having intersecting trajectories for creating an intersecting V-shaped bone tunnel in the ulna. An adjustable humeral guide has an adjustable arm with an arc shape, and a peg and a block extending from each end of the adjustable arm. The peg is shaped to fit within an already-formed humeral socket. The block allows a drill to pass through and form other tunnels which intersect with the originally-formed tunnel at various positions. | 08-25-2011 |
Lars William Anderson, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20100228704 | Recognizing a disc - A method and a system are provided for recognizing a disc. In one example, the system receives a disc, such as, for example, a Blu-ray Disc. The disc includes a content certificate and data files. The content certificate includes a unique text file that certifies the disc complies with predetermined disc parameters. The data files are the actual audio and/or video content on the disc. The system reads the content certificate or reads the data related to the data files. The system generates a hash value by applying a hash function to the content certificate or to the data related to the data files. The hash value is a unique identifier for the disc. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100228736 | Recognizing a disc - A method and a system are provided for recognizing a disc. In one example, the system receives a disc, such as, for example, a Blu-ray Disc. The disc includes a content certificate and data files. The content certificate includes a unique text file that certifies the disc complies with predetermined disc parameters. The data files are the actual audio and/or video content on the disc. The system reads the content certificate or reads the data related to the data files. The system generates a hash value by applying a hash function to the content certificate or to the data related to the data files. The hash value is a unique identifier for the disc. | 09-09-2010 |
Matthew S. Anderson, Allendale, MI US
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| 20120096867 | Semi-Tubular Vane Air Swirler - A semi-tubular vane air swirler is provided. In one embodiment the air swirler is a deep drawn sheet metal component having a first and a second set of semi-tubular vanes formed therein. In one embodiment the semi-tubular air vanes include a first and a second portion formed by upsetting the sheet metal in opposing directions to create mirrored vane geometry, thereby doubling the open area of the vane. | 04-26-2012 |
Neil Anderson, Calumet, MI US
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| 20090309252 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING EVAPORATION OF A FLUID IN AN ARTICLE - A method of controlling evaporation of a fluid, such as water, in an article includes the step of encapsulating the article with a film such that the fluid is prevented from evaporating from the article. The method further includes the step of heating the article encapsulated with the film to a first desired temperature for a first period of time while preventing the fluid from evaporating from the article. The method also includes the step of removing the film from the article after heating the article to the first desired temperature for the first period of time and, after the step of removing the film the article, the method includes the step of further heating the article to a second desired temperature for a second period of time while the fluid freely evaporates from the article. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090309262 | MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PREFORM - The present invention relates to a method of forming a preform from a material having a first edge and a second edge utilizing a mandrel. The method comprises the step of extruding the material through an extruder to form an extrudate. The first edge of the extrudate has a configuration complementary to a configuration of the second edge of the extrudate. The method also includes wrapping the material around the mandrel by abutting the first edge and the second edge to form a spiral joint. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090311541 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE - The present invention relates to a metal matrix composite (MMC) and the method of manufacturing the MMC. The MMC includes a preform formed from a composition having ceramic particles and ceramic fibers. The metal matrix composite also includes a support element formed from a metal where the metal impregnates through the preform. The method of forming the MMC includes the step of extruding the composition through a multi-screw extruder to form an extrudate. The method also includes the step of heating the preform and positioning the preform within a mold. The method further includes the step of heating the metal for forming a molten metal and injecting the molten metal into a cavity of the mold under pressure for infiltrating the preform with the molten metal. The method also includes cooling the molten metal to solidify the molten metal and form the metal matrix composite and removing the metal matrix composite from the mold. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20110061830 | Method of Manufacturing a Metal Matrix Composite - The present invention relates to a metal matrix composite (MMC) and the method of manufacturing the MMC. The MMC includes a preform formed from a composition having ceramic particles and ceramic fibers. The metal matrix composite also includes a support element formed from a metal where the metal impregnates through the preform. The method of forming the MMC includes the step of extruding the composition through a multi-screw extruder to form an extrudate. The method also includes the step of heating the preform and positioning the preform within a mold. The method further includes the step of heating the metal for forming a molten metal and injecting the molten metal into a cavity of the mold under pressure for infiltrating the preform with the molten metal. The method also includes cooling the molten metal to solidify the molten metal and form the metal matrix composite and removing the metal matrix composite from the mold. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20120080277 | Method of Manufacturing A Metal Matrix Composite - A metal matrix composite (MMC) includes a preform comprising ceramic particles and ceramic fibers and defines a plurality of voids. The MMC also includes a support element comprising a metal, which is disposed within the voids of the preform. The MMC has a wear surface defined by both the preform and the support element. | 04-05-2012 |
Neil E. Anderson, Novi, MI US
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| 20090324937 | LAYERED COATING AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME - A layered coating is disclosed herein. The layered coating includes a chromium layer, an intermediate layer of chromium and nitrogen established on the chromium layer, and an outer layer of chromium and nitrogen established on the intermediate layer. The intermediate layer has a gradually changing composition, wherein the chromium concentration decreases from an area of the intermediate layer adjacent the chromium layer towards a surface of the layered coating. | 12-31-2009 |
Nicole Anderson, Midland, MI US
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| 20090098393 | Method of Releasing High Temperature Films and/or Devices from Metallic Substrates - Films and electronic devices can be released from metallic substrates by: (i) applying a coating of a polysilsesquioxane resin to a metallic substrate, (ii) heating the coated metallic substrate to a temperature sufficient to cure the polysilsesquioxane resin, (iii) applying a polymeric film to the cured coating on the metallic substrate, (iv) further heating the coated metallic substrate to a temperature sufficient to cure the polymeric film, (v) optionally fabricating electronic devices on the polymeric film, and (vi) releasing the polymeric film from the metallic substrate. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090105362 | Reinforced silicone resin film and method of preparing same - A method of preparing a reinforced silicone resin film, the method comprising the steps of impregnating a fiber reinforcement in a hydrosilylation-curable silicone composition comprising a silicone resin and a photoactivated hydrosilylation catalyst; and exposing the impregnated fiber reinforcement to radiation having a wavelength of from 150 to 800 nm at a dosage sufficient to cure the silicone resin; wherein the reinforced silicone resin film comprises from 10 to 99% (w/w) of the cured silicone resin and the film has a thickness of from 15 to 500 μm; and a reinforced silicone resin film prepared according to the method. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090155577 | Reinforced silicone resin film and method of preparing same - A method of preparing a reinforced silicone resin film, the method comprising the steps of impregnating a fiber reinforcement in a free radical-curable silicone composition comprising a silicone resin, and curing the silicone resin of the impregnated fiber reinforcement; wherein the reinforced silicone resin film comprises from 10 to 99% (w/w) of the cured silicone resin and the film has a thickness of from 15 to 500 μm; and a reinforced silicone resin film prepared according to the method. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20100015454 | Glass Substrates Coated or Laminated With Multiple Layers of Cured Silicone Resin Compositions - An article of manufacture comprising (i) at least one glass substrate; (ii) a first coating layer on at least a portion of at least one side of the glass substrate wherein the first coating layer comprises an organic polymer or a cured silicone resin composition selected from a hydrosilylation cured silicone resin composition, a condensation cured silicone resin composition, or a free radical cured silicone resin composition; and (iii) a second coating layer on top of at least a portion of the first coating layer wherein the second coating layer comprises an organic polymer or a cured silicone resin composition selected from a hydrosilylation cured silicone resin composition, a condensation cured silicone resin composition, or a free radical cured silicone resin composition with the proviso that at least one of the first coating layer or the second coating layer comprises a cured silicone resin composition and with the proviso that when the first coating layer and second coating layer are both cured silicone resin compositions, the cured silicone resin composition of the first coating layer is different from the cured silicone resin composition of the second coating layer. | 01-21-2010 |
Nicole R. Anderson, Midland, MI US
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| 20090084427 | Copper Indium Diselenide-Based Photovoltaic Device And Method Of Preparing the Same - A copper indium diselenide (CIS)-based photovoltaic device includes a CIS-based solar absorber layer including copper, indium, and selenium. The CIS-based photovoltaic device further includes a substrate formed from a silicone composition. The substrate, because it is formed from the silicone composition, is both flexible and sufficiently able to withstand annealing temperatures in excess of 500° C. to obtain maximum efficiency of the device. | 04-02-2009 |
Penelope M. Anderson, Ada, MI US
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| 20100086573 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PREPARING STABLE UNILAMELLAR LIPOSOMAL SUSPENSION - Compositions and methods for producing and using stable transparent to translucent unilamellar liposomal suspensions are described. The suspensions include a liposome preparation having a uniform plurality of unilamellar liposomal particles with a mean particle size between about 50 nm to about 290 nm. The particles are suspended in an external phase composition that has a density between about 0.95 g/cc and about 1.25 g/cc, and that is present in an amount between about 30% to about 75% of the weight of the liposomal suspension. The liposome preparation is formed from an aqueous liposomal solution that includes an oil-soluble composition and a water-soluble composition. The oil-soluble composition is present at a concentration between about 5% to about 33% by weight of the liposomal solution and the water-soluble composition is present at a concentration between about 67% to about 95% by weight of the liposomal solution. | 04-08-2010 |
Richard Dyche Anderson, Plymouth, MI US
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| 20110140668 | Method For Managing Power Limits For A Battery - A method for managing power limits for a battery includes the step of increasing a minimum operating state of charge after an initial power capability has decreased to the point where a predefined full discharge power is not available at an initial minimum operating state of charge. The increased minimum operating state of charge can be chosen such that the full discharge power is available. The increased minimum state of charge may not be chosen to provide the full discharge power if the increased minimum state of charge is greater than a maximum low limit state of charge. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110156657 | Method For Managing Power Limits For A Battery - A method for managing power limits for a battery includes the step of increasing a minimum operating state of charge after an initial power capability has decreased to the point where a predefined full discharge power is not available at an initial minimum operating state of charge. The increased minimum operating state of charge can be chosen such that the full discharge power is available. The increased minimum state of charge may not be chosen to provide the full discharge power if the increased minimum state of charge is greater than a maximum low limit state of charge. | 06-30-2011 |
Rick A. Anderson, Grand Haven, MI US
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| 20110233951 | VEHICLE SEATING SYSTEM AND CABIN - A passenger seating system ( | 09-29-2011 |
Rick A. Anderson, Grank Haven, MI US
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| 20120017397 | HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENT - A hinge assembly is provided that includes a follower and a cam disposed adjacent to the follower. The cam is capable of translating relative to the follower along a vertical direction and rotating relative to the follower about a rotational axis. The hinge assembly also includes an axle disposed through the cam to facilitate rotation of the cam about the rotational axis. The axle is configured to bias the cam toward the follower along the vertical direction. | 01-26-2012 |
Robert D. Anderson, Grandville, MI US
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| 20090232597 | Edge restraint for water permeable pavement systems - A T-shaped edge restraint for use in water permeable pavement systems. The base (stem) of the T has a plurality of openings to facilitate the use of spikes or anchors or to facilitate curving the edge restraint to accommodate curved sections of the pavement system. | 09-17-2009 |
Robert O. Anderson, Kalamazoo, MI US
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| 20090096597 | DRIVER INTERFACE UNIT - A system and method for detecting a plurality of vehicle conditions are disclosed. A system may include a plurality of inputs indicating a corresponding plurality of vehicle conditions, and a driver interface unit in communication with the inputs. The driver interface unit is operable to output one or more indicators associated with each vehicle condition, and to modify one of the indicators such that the driver interface unit outputs the modified indicator and the other indicators. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090132142 | ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL FOR HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES - An adaptive cruise control system and a method for controlling the speed of a vehicle are disclosed. The system generally includes a controller which determines a torque instruction associated with a limit speed of the vehicle which is less than a selected speed. The method generally includes determining a distance between the vehicle and an object detected in the path of the vehicles determining a torque instruction which is associated with a limit speed which is less than a selected speed from at least the distances and transmitting the torque instruction to an engine controller of the vehicle. | 05-21-2009 |
Ryan T. Anderson, Grand Rapids, MI US
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| 20080224494 | TAILGATE SPRING ASSIST ASSEMBLY - A spring assist raising assembly includes a pivot pin with a noncircular cross section which is mounted to either a pivoted panel, such as a tailgate, or a stationary member, such as a vehicle body adjacent the tailgate. A spring-loaded rotatable socket is rotatably mounted to the other of the panel or member section and is keyed to receive the pivot pin and rotate with the rotation of the tailgate by such interconnection. The socket is coupled to a spiral torsion spring, in one embodiment of the invention, such that, as the panel or tailgate is lowered, the spiral torsion spring is loaded to provide a restorative force for assisting in the raising of the panel or tailgate. | 09-18-2008 |
Scott M. Anderson, Canton, MI US
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| 20090033039 | Gasket with asymmetric bead arrangement - An asymmetric bead formed in a gasket is provided. The gasket defines a plane. The bead includes a first half emboss portion positioned at a first angle to the plane of the gasket. A bead top portion is positioned parallel to the plane of the gasket and is connected to the first half emboss portion. A second half emboss portion is positioned at a second angle to the plane of the gasket and is connected to the bead top portion. The first angle is greater than the second angle so that the length of the first half emboss portion is shorter than the second half emboss portion and therefore, has a smaller surface area being acted on by a higher pressure fluid on the first half emboss portion so that the forces acting on the first and second half emboss portions are equalized. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20110204583 | Gasket Having Dual Bead Orientation On Rigid Carrier With Adjoining Gasket Material - A gasket for engagement between a first adjoining structure and a second adjoining structure can include a rigid substrate, a first raised bead, a second raised bead, a first conformable member, and a second conformable member. The rigid substrate can have a generally uniform thickness and define a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface. The rigid substrate can include a support section. The first raised bead can be connected to the support section and protrude from the first major surface. The second raised bead can be connected to the support section and protrude from the second major surface and can be laterally spaced apart from the first raised bead. The first conformable member can be disposed on the first raised bead against the first major surface. The second conformable member can be disposed on the second raised bead against the second major surface. | 08-25-2011 |
Shawn P. Anderson, Gladstone, MI US
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| 20090211294 | FROZEN PRODUCT MACHINE - In one embodiment, a frozen product machine comprising a cooling chamber and an evaporator is provided. The cooling chamber delivers an edible product mix. The evaporator surrounds the cooling chamber so that the evaporator and the cooling chamber define an evaporator chamber therebetween. The evaporator includes an input line and a plurality of return lines. The input line is coupled to the evaporator for receiving refrigerant in a liquid state from a condenser and for delivering the refrigerant to the evaporator chamber. The plurality of return lines coupled to a top section of the evaporator for receiving the refrigerant from the evaporator chamber and for delivering the refrigerant away from the evaporator while the cooling chamber produces the edible product mix. | 08-27-2009 |
Stephanie K Anderson, Midland, MI US
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| 20100281964 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING THE MACHINABILITY OF LAMINATES - A device and method for assessing the machinability, particularly the drillability, of epoxy resin laminates by reproducible indentation and analysis of the delamination area of a laminate sample thus provoked. | 11-11-2010 |
Terry L. Anderson, Macomb Township, MI US
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| 20110077346 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE COPOLYMER MOLDING COMPOSITIONS - Compositions for forming molded articles, particularly, shells for automotive applications are made up of melt blends of an aliphatic thermoplastic urethane elastomer and one or more polyolefin-based modifiers. These compositions may be blended to form a powder, pellets, microspheres or minibeads which may then be cast to form air bag door and instrument panel cover skins which may meet automotive deployment and weathering requirements. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110105673 | THERMOPLASTIC ALIPHATIC URETHANE/UREA MOLDING COMPOSITIONS - Compositions for forming molded articles, particularly, shells for automotive applications are made up of an aliphatic thermoplastic urethane/urea elastomer and, optionally, one or more copolymers, such as an olefin-containing or styrene containing copolymer. These compositions may be used to form a powder, pellets, microspheres or minibeads which may then be cast to form air bag door and instrument panel cover skins which may meet automotive deployment and weathering requirements. | 05-05-2011 |
W. H. Anderson, Midland, MI US
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| 20110269711 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INDUCING SATIETY - The present invention provides a medicament or food supplement, that when ingested by an individual, forms a gel mass in the individual's stomach, said gel mass consisting essentially of methylcellulose and water, as well as methods for inducing satiety, reversibly reducing stomach void volume, and reducing caloric intake in an individual. | 11-03-2011 |
W. H. Kerr Anderson, Midland, MI US
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| 20100331278 | USES OF CATIONIC HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE IN ORAL INGESTION FORMS, AND PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF METABOLIC DISORDERS - Described are an oral ingestion form comprising cationic hydroxyethylcellulose, and methods of using the same in prevention and treatment of metabolic disorders. | 12-30-2010 |
William G. Anderson, White Lake, MI US
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| 20100061843 | COUPLING TURBOCHARGERS FOR PASSIVE PRE-SWIRL COUNTER-ROTATION - A turbocharger with a high pressure (HP) and low pressure (LP) stage, designed such that swirl in a conduit providing fluid communication between the LP compressor outlet and the HP compressor inlet is received by the second stage compressor counter to the direction of rotation of the second stage compressor wheel. This is achieved without requiring vanes such as inlet guide vanes, and thus is highly efficient as well as free of blockage and excitation. | 03-11-2010 |