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Christopher R. Folk, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20090197371 | Integrated Circuit Packaging Using Electrochemically Fabricated Structures - Embodiments of the invention provide methods for packaging integrated circuits and/or other electronic components with electrochemically fabricated structures which include conductive interconnection elements. In some embodiments the electrochemically produced structures are fabricated on substrates that include conductive vias while in other embodiments, the substrates are solid blocks of conductive material, or conductive material containing passages that allow the flow of fluid to maintain desired thermal properties of the packaged electronic components. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100033202 | Cantilever Microprobes for Contacting Electronic Components and Methods for Making Such Probes - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to compliant probe structures for making temporary or permanent contact with electronic circuits and the like. In particular, embodiments are directed to various designs of two-part probe elements, socket-able probes and their mounts. Some embodiments are directed to methods for fabricating such probes and mounts. In some embodiments, for example, probes have slide in mounting structures, twist in mounting structures, mounting structures that include compliant elements, and the like. | 02-11-2010 |
Erica Folk, Linthicum Heights, MD US
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| 20110287944 | METHODS OF FORMING SUPERCONDUCTOR CIRCUITS - Methods of forming superconducting devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method can comprise depositing a protective barrier layer over a superconducting material layer, curing the protective barrier layer, depositing a photoresist material layer over the protective barrier layer and irradiating and developing the photoresist material layer to form an opening pattern in the photoresist material layer. The method can further comprise etching the protective barrier layer to form openings in the protective barrier layer based on the opening pattern, etching the superconductor material layer based on the openings in the protective barrier layer to form openings in the superconductor material layer that define a first set of superconductor material raised portins and stripping the photoresist material layer and the protective barrier layer. | 11-24-2011 |
Heath Folk, West Bloomfield, MI US
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| 20100076660 | VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - A traction control system that combines torque sensors with wheel speed sensors and a transmission gear with vehicle speed to help sustain maximum traction. The torque sensors generate torque value as output and the speed sensors detect the wheel speed with respect to each wheel of the vehicle. An electronic control module can be utilized to detect traction loss by analyzing the torque and the speed signals and recording the applied torque value when the traction is lost. The torque value can then be limited to a value that is immediately below the recorded torque value in order to prevent further traction loss. The system monitors traction until the speed attains a steady state in order to allow maximum torque and, therefore, maximum acceleration. | 03-25-2010 |
James C. Folk, St. Joseph, MI US
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| 20090236913 | AUDIO AND VIDEO BACK-UP POWER BLOCK - An uninterruptible power supply having an input connector for receiving AC power from a centralized source of electric power such as a power grid of an electric utility company, a first electric outlet, and a second electric outlet for delivering AC power, a first switch for selectively allowing AC power therethrough to the first outlet, a second switch for selectively allowing AC power therethrough to the second outlet: and a controller operable to control the second switch so that AC power is delivered to the second outlet a predetermined amount of time after AC power is delivered to the first outlet (i.e., after a time delay). | 09-24-2009 |
Katherine Ann Folk, Uniontown, OH US
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| 20110030865 | FOAM FILLED TIRE - The present invention relates to a pneumatic tire having its internal cavity filled with a closed cellular rubber contained within the tire cavity by a non-foamed rubber layer. | 02-10-2011 |
Kathy Ann Folk, Uniontown, OH US
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| 20090102280 | TRACK SEGMENT WITH EP(D)M RUBBER BASED BACKER AND METHOD OF MAKING - The present invention is directed generally to track segments for track vehicles and, more specifically, to a track segment having an ethylene propylene diene monomer (EP(D)M) rubber based backer, and a method of making. In one embodiment, the track segment includes an EP(D)M rubber based backer including a rubber compound having 100 phr EP(D)M rubber wherein the diene component is optionally present, a peroxide curing agent, and one or more acrylic and/or methacrylic coagents. The track segment further includes a track pad and a track body. The track pad and backer cooperate with the track body to define the track segment for use in a track for a track vehicle. The EP(D)M rubber based compound provides a desirable balance of low heat build-up under heavy dynamic cyclic compression conditions, and also has a desirable load carrying capability, high heat resistance, and good cut/tear strength in hot climates. | 04-23-2009 |
Michael David Folk, Oregon, OH US
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| 20080302223 | Fiber chopper and method of chopping - A method and apparatus for separating long, unwound items like fiber, fiber strands, yarn, etc. into short lengths. The apparatus has a backup roll, a blade roll, an idler roll, and a new-strand starting mechanism. The improvements include a guide roll for the items spaced from and located upstream of the apparatus and a movable, two-part idler roll on the apparatus for increasing the width of a separating portion of the backup roll. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20100319616 | FIBER SIZING APPLICATOR AND METHOD - Disclosed are fiber coating sizing applicator apparatus having a member to remove unused sizing and foreign objects from the fiber coating element of the applicator on a continuous or intermittent basis. Also disclosed are sizing applicators having as part of the drive, a servo motor for reduced variation in sizing application. Unused sizing is filtered to remove foreign objects and returned the applicator right away, or stored in a temperature controlled area until ready to feed back to a sizing applicator. Also disclosed are methods of using the sizing applicator apparatus to produce sized fibers. The apparatus and methods of the invention produce a substantial reduction in the fiber break rate, sizing usage and applicator maintenance. | 12-23-2010 |
Patrick L. Folk, St. Clair Shore, MI US
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| 20100024164 | LIFT-OFF DOOR HINGE - A vehicle door attachment unit for rotatably and detachably coupling a vehicle door to a vehicle body. The unit may include a bodyside bracket mountable to the vehicle body and having first and second portions with respective first and second apertures, with the first and second portions extending generally away from the vehicle body. A doorside bracket may be mountable to the vehicle door and include a segment with a third aperture, the segment extending generally away from the vehicle door. A retaining mechanism may extend through the third aperture, and through the first and/or second apertures. A fastener may extend through at least one of the apertures and mate with the retaining mechanism to substantially align the first, second, and third apertures. A bearing may be disposed on the retaining mechanism for providing rotational freedom between the retaining mechanism, and the bodyside or doorside bracket. | 02-04-2010 |
Patrick L. Folk, St. Clair Shores, MI US
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| 20110083301 | METHOD AND REMOVABLE CLIP FOR HOLDING A VEHICLE DOOR OPEN - A clip is attached to the hinge of a vehicle door to hold the door open during electro-coating and painting. The hinge is assembled with the clip to the vehicle prior to painting. The hinge is taken apart after painting to separate the door from the vehicle. An end of the clip may include at least one ramp surface and a pair of walls that define a receiver in which a stop attached to the door is received. The stop is captured in the receiver of the clip to hold the door open. | 04-14-2011 |
Robert Folk, Costa Mesa, CA US
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| 20080251130 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYDRAULICALLY MANAGING FLUID PRESSURE DOWNSTREAM FROM A MAIN VALVE - A system and method for controlling fluid pressure downstream a main valve includes associating a variable orifice with the main valve such that the variable orifice opens as the main valve is opened and closes as the main valve is closed. A fluid stream taken from a fluid inlet of the main valve is passed to an inlet of the variable orifice. A fixed orifice is in fluid communication with an outlet of the variable orifice. A pressure differential between the inlet and outlet of a fixed orifice is detected by a control pilot device, which hydraulically opens or closes the main valve in response to the detected fixed orifice pressure differential between low pressure and high pressure set points. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080251146 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYDRAULICALLY MANAGING FLUID PRESSURE DOWNSTREAM FROM A MAIN VALVE BETWEEN SET POINTS - A system for hydraulically managing fluid pressure between selected set points includes a pilot control system operably coupled to a main valve. The pilot control system includes at least one fluid conduit, a variable orifice assembly, and a control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through a fixed orifice and into a first chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. Fluid is passed through the variable orifice of the variable orifice assembly and into a second chamber of the control pilot valve apparatus. The main valve is hydraulically opened or closed in response to a pressure differential between the first and second chambers of the control pilot valve apparatus so as to manage fluid pressure downstream of the main valve between the selected upper and lower set points. | 10-16-2008 |
Robert Folk, Laguna Beach, CA US
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| 20100071787 | SYSTEM, INCLUDING A VARIABLE ORIFICE ASSEMBLY, FOR HYDRAULICALLY MANAGING PRESSURE IN A FLUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BETWEEN PRESSURE SET POINTS - A system for hydraulically managing fluid pressure in a fluid distribution system between pressure set points includes a main valve having a fluid inlet and outlet. The main valve is configured to open to increase fluid flow therethrough and to close to reduce the fluid flow therethrough. A variable orifice assembly is coupled to the main valve and has fluid apertures formed in a housing thereof to create a fluid flow pathway therebetween. A valve stem is variably positioned within the housing to alter the fluid flow between the fluid apertures. A first control pilot is in fluid communication with the main valve and a first fluid aperture of the variable orifice assembly. A second control pilot is in fluid communication with the main valve and a second fluid aperture of the variable orifice assembly. The valve position and fluid flow are variable as the main valve opens and closes. | 03-25-2010 |
Robert H. Folk, Narberth, PA US
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| 20080248818 | Method and Apparatus Providing Multimode Response Options to an Incoming Voice or Text Message - A method and apparatus is provided for allowing a recipient to reply to an inbound message. The method begins by receiving a message from a sender using a first communication service. The message includes a first contact identifier for the sender. A plurality of user-selectable contact identifiers is presented to the recipient for communicating with the sender using a plurality of different communication services associated therewith. A selected one of the plurality of contact identifiers other than the first contact identifier is selected or otherwise identified by the recipient. A second message is transmitted to the sender using the selected contact identifier and the communication service associated therewith. | 10-09-2008 |