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Andrew T. Graham, Midland, MI US
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| 20090305008 | SURFACE COLOR PATTERNING WHILE DRAWING POLYMER ARTICLES - Prepare an oriented polymer composition having a decorative appearance by a process including extruding an orientable polymer composition from an extruder, directing the orientable polymer composition through a calibrator and then drawing the orientable polymer composition, optionally through a drawing die, at a drawing temperature to form an oriented polymer composition wherein the process further includes disposing a colorant onto a surface of the oriented polymer composition prior to the calibrator, prior to the drawing die or both prior to a calibrator and prior to the drawing die in a pattern having a width of at least five millimeters and that preferably so that the colorant is at least partially located on a recessed portion of the resulting oriented polymer composition's surface and/or extends to a depth of at least one millimeter below the oriented polymer composition's surface. | 12-10-2009 |
Christopher R. Graham, Lake Orion, MI US
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| 20090217916 | ENHANCED CATALYST PERFORMACE BY ENGINE LOAD ADJUSTMENT - A method comprises operating an engine of a vehicle to provide output torque to an input of a torque converter, determining whether the engine is in a cold start condition, fixing an input shaft of a transmission when the engine is in the cold start condition, and coupling the input shaft of the transmission to an output of the torque converter. A control module comprises a combustion control module that operates an engine of a vehicle to provide output torque to an input of a torque converter, a NPD module that determines whether the engine is in a cold start condition, and a transmission control module that fixes an input shaft of a transmission when the engine is in the cold start condition, wherein the input shaft of the transmission is in communication with an output of the torque converter. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100057325 | TORQUE RESERVE AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR COORDINATED TORQUE CONTROL - A coordinated torque control system includes a catalyst module that generates a multi-mode enable signal based on a catalyst light off enable signal. A torque reserve module generates a torque reserve signal based on the multi-mode enable signal, an engine speed signal and an air per cylinder signal. The torque reserve module operates in a multi-pulse mode that is associated with injecting N pulses of fuel into a combustion chamber during a combustion cycle of the engine based on the multi-mode enable signal. N is an integer greater than or equal to 2. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100057329 | MULTI-PULSE SPARK IGNITION DIRECT INJECTION TORQUE BASED SYSTEM - A control system is provided and includes a catalyst module that generates a multi-mode enable signal based on a catalyst light off enable signal. A transition control module controls transitions between a single pulse mode and multi-pulse mode based on the multi-mode enable signal. The transition control module receives a first torque signal and generates a second torque signal based on the first torque signal. The engine torque control module generates an air per cylinder signal, a throttle area signal, and a spark timing signal based on the second torque signal. The single pulse mode is associated with a single fuel injection pulse per combustion cycle. The multi-pulse mode is associated with multiple fuel injection pulses per combustion cycle. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100057330 | MULTI-PULSE ENABLE DETERMINATION AND TRANSITION CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A coordinated torque control (CTC) system is provided that includes an engine capacity module, a multi-pulse enable module, and a catalyst light off torque reserve module. The engine capacity module determines a torque capacity of an engine and generates a maximum engine torque capacity signal. The multi-pulse enable module enables a multi-pulse mode that includes the injection of at least two pulses of fuel into a cylinder of the engine during a combustion cycle. The multi-pulse enable module generates a multi-pulse desired signal to operate in the multi-pulse mode based on the maximum engine torque capacity signal, a catalyst light off signal, and a brake torque request signal. The catalyst light off torque reserve module generates a torque reserve corrected signal based on the multi-pulse desired signal. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100269791 | DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A PRESSURE SENSOR DURING IDLE CONDITIONS - A diagnostic system for a pressure sensor includes a fuel pump module and a diagnostic control module. The fuel pump module activates a first pump and deactivates a second pump when an engine is operating in a diagnostic mode. The first pump supplies fuel to the second pump and the second pump supplies fuel to fuel injectors of the engine via a fuel rail. The diagnostic control module receives a measured pressure signal from a pressure sensor that indicates a pressure of the fuel rail during the diagnostic mode. The diagnostic control module detects a fault of the pressure sensor based on a comparison between the measured pressure signal and the commanded pressure signal for the first pump. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100274462 | DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A PRESSURE SENSOR DURING DRIVING CONDITIONS - A diagnostic system includes a fuel pump module and a diagnostic control module. The fuel pump module activates a first pump when an engine is operating in a diagnostic mode. The first pump supplies fuel to fuel injectors of the engine via a fuel rail. The diagnostic control module receives a measured pressure signal from a pressure sensor that indicates a pressure of the fuel rail during the diagnostic mode. The fuel pump module sends at least one of a first and a second commanded fuel pressure signal to the first pump based on a predetermined relief pressure of a pressure relief valve. The diagnostic control module detects a fault of the pressure sensor based on an engine speed and a comparison between the measured pressure signal and at least one of the first commanded fuel pressure signal and a corrected relief pressure of the pressure relief valve. | 10-28-2010 |
Eric M. Graham, Mattawan, MI US
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| 20100211474 | Price Comparison Process and System - A data processing system is provided for obtaining client's real time pricing information from password protected secure data bases, and sending the client a price comparison report. If the web sites are secure, the system provides real time impersonation of the client in order to gain access to the web site. | 08-19-2010 |
George Graham, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20110003682 | METHODS AND FORMULATIONS FOR ENHANCING NH3 ADSORPTION CAPACITY OF SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION CATALYSTS - A method of providing an automobile exhaust catalyst composition. The method includes acidifying a support composition with a conjugate base oxide of an inorganic acid having a Ka to obtain an acidified support exhaust catalyst composition. The support composition includes a combination of a cerium-containing oxide compound and non-cerium-containing compound selected from the group consisting of alkali metal containing compounds, alkaline-earth metal containing compounds and combinations thereof. | 01-06-2011 |
George Wade Graham, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20080271440 | Vehicle-Based Strategy for Removing Urea Deposits from an SCR Catalyst - A method is provided for operating an aftertreatment device coupled downstream of an internal combustion engine, the aftertreatment device including a urea-based selective catalyst reduction (SCR) catalyst. The method comprises establishing a threshold urea deposit accumulation for regeneration of the SCR catalyst; determining that the threshold urea deposit accumulation in the SCR catalyst has been met; and in response to the determination, regenerating the SCR catalyst by maintaining the SCR catalyst at a predetermined regeneration temperature for a predetermined time interval. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090056310 | Multi-Stage Regeneration of Particulate Filter - A method of regenerating a particulate filter in an apparatus comprising an internal combustion engine and a catalyst that employs urea as reductant for NOx is disclosed. The method comprises exposing the catalyst and particulate filter to a first, lower elevated exhaust temperature to remove urea deposits and/or stored hydrocarbon from the catalyst, and then exposing the catalyst and particulate filter to a second, higher elevated exhaust temperature to heat the particulate filter to decompose particulate matter in the particulate filter. In this manner, damage caused to the catalyst due to the decomposition and reaction of urea deposits and/or oxidation of stored hydrocarbon during particulate filter regeneration may be avoided. | 03-05-2009 |
Jennifer Graham, Beverly Hills, MI US
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| 20090087604 | EXTRUDED TUBE FOR USE IN HEAT EXCHANGER - An extruded tube for a heat exchanger is disclosed, the tube including a plurality of deformations formed therein, wherein the deformations of the extruded tube facilitates a maximization of a thermal efficiency of the heat exchanger. | 04-02-2009 |
John Graham, Clinton Township, 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 |
| 20100107789 | Elevator Assembly for Robotic Positioning of a Workpiece - An elevator assembly includes a carrier, a first arm, and a second arm. Each arm has a primary portion pivotally connected to the carrier and a secondary portion pivotally connected to the primary portion. A first gear system interconnects the first arm and the second arm for synchronous rotation with respect to the carrier in opposite directions. A pair of second gear systems establish a geared relationship between the secondary portions of the arms and the carrier. A support member is connected to the secondary portions of the arms, wherein rotation of the primary portions of the arms with respect to the carrier drives the support member between a neutral position and at least a first extended position. | 05-06-2010 |
| 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 |
John Graham, Plymouth, MI US
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| 20100030615 | Computer-implemented method and system for collecting and communicating inspection information for a mechanism - A method for collecting and communicating inspection information for a vehicle is provided. The method comprises electrically transmitting repair order information from an original electronic repair order to initiate a repair on the vehicle. The repair order information designates a technician to perform the repair. The method further comprises electronically receiving a notification to indicate that the technician received the repair order information and electronically generating an electronic inspection form including a questionnaire for the technician to input inspection information in response to the notification. The method further comprises electronically receiving into the electronic inspection form the inspection information and determining that the electronic inspection form is complete based on whether at least one of the electronic inspection form has been generated and the inspection information is received. | 02-04-2010 |
Mark L. Graham, Holland, MI US
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| 20120060699 | COOKING GRILL WITH REVOLVING CLOSURE - A cooking grill includes a food cooking chamber that is at least partially defined by a lid assembly having stationary side walls and a closure panel moveable by rotation around a vertical axis disposed inwardly of the stationary side walls (i.e., toward the center of the cooking chamber). Alternative means may be provided for allowing movement of the closure panel along a path concentric with stationary side walls of the lid assembly between a closed position and an open position. Movement of the closure panel with respect to the lid member defines a variably sized opening between a vertical edge of the closure panel and a vertical edge of the lid member while leaving a roof section of the lid member positioned over the food on the food cooking surface to better retain heat when the closure panel is in an open position. | 03-15-2012 |
Michael Graham, Shelby Township, MI US
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| 20090222047 | Implant for correcting skeletal mechanics - Deformities present on the end of a bone, for example the end of the metatarsal bone making up part of the metatarsocuneiform joint, can lead to deformities such as bunions. These deformities are treatable with an implant that comprises a plate with a wedge extending perpendicular from the plate. Following removal of cartilage from the joint, deformed portions at the end of the bone are removed and the wedge is inserted in the joint and held in place when the plate is attached to the bones flanking the joint. This effectively fuses the two bones together. The wedge can be shaped in various ways depending on the particular deformity present. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100114138 | Nerve Decompression Scissors - A surgical instrument and method for freeing tissue in a nerve decompression operation. Tissue is freed from the area surrounding a nerve with use of the blunt tip on one jaw of the instrument. The freed tissue is then cut with the bladed region of the instrument and removed from the area surrounding the nerve while leaving the nerve untouched. The instrument includes a pair of pivotally connected arms. Each of the arms is elongated and has a free end and a handle end, the free end of each having a blade, the handle end of each having a finger loop for the surgeon to grasp. One of the free ends is longer than the other, with a blunt, rounded tip and edge for freeing tissue without cutting. The pivot between the two arms separates the two sections and allows the arms to move with respect to each other within a plane of pivotal movement so that the tissue is selectively cut along the extent of the overlap of the arms. | 05-06-2010 |
Michael E. Graham, Shelby Township, MI US
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| 20120095465 | Implant for correcting skeletal mechanics - Deformities present on the end of a bone, for example the end of the metatarsal bone making up part of the metatarsocuneiform joint, can lead to deformities such as bunions. These deformities are treatable with an implant that comprises a plate with a wedge extending perpendicular from the plate. Following removal of cartilage from the joint, deformed portions at the end of the bone are removed and the wedge is inserted in the joint and held in place when the plate is attached to the bones flanking the joint. This effectively fuses the two bones together. The wedge can be shaped in various ways depending on the particular deformity present. | 04-19-2012 |
Paul C. Graham, Kalamazoo, MI US
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| 20100211474 | Price Comparison Process and System - A data processing system is provided for obtaining client's real time pricing information from password protected secure data bases, and sending the client a price comparison report. If the web sites are secure, the system provides real time impersonation of the client in order to gain access to the web site. | 08-19-2010 |
Thomas D. Graham, Holland, MI US
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| 20090255855 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING MATERIALS - A material separator for separating at least two different materials of differing densities and/or sizes of particles. The material separator generally includes a tank containing a flocculent, a circulation system for circulating flocculent within the tank and a pair of conveyors for moving two different materials out of the tank. The tank may include an upper chamber and a lower chamber. At least a portion of each of the conveyors is located in the upper chamber to catch materials fed into the flocculent. Each of the conveyors may include a mesh belt that permits the flocculent to flow through the conveyor. The tank may include a clean out valve that permits fines and other debris accumulated within the upper chamber to pass into the lower chamber. The flocculent circulation assembly may include a nozzle that can be constructed in various configurations to create flows of flocculent of various velocities and trajectories. In one embodiment, the lower chamber includes a drag line assembly that removes fines and other accumulated debris from the lower chamber. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100200472 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING MATERIALS - A material separator for separating at least two different materials of differing densities and/or sizes of particles. The material separator generally includes a tank containing a flocculent, a circulation system for circulating flocculent within the tank and a pair of conveyors for moving two different materials out of the tank. The tank may include an upper chamber and a lower chamber. At least a portion of each of the conveyors is located in the upper chamber to catch materials fed into the flocculent. Each of the conveyors may include a mesh belt that permits the flocculent to flow through the conveyor. The tank may include a clean out valve that permits fines and other debris accumulated within the upper chamber to pass into the lower chamber. The flocculent circulation assembly may include a nozzle that can be constructed in various configurations to create flows of flocculent of various velocities and trajectories. In one embodiment, the lower chamber includes a drag line assembly that removes fines and other accumulated debris from the lower chamber. | 08-12-2010 |