Knapp, MI
Angela Knapp, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090155678 | SEPARATOR FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - An electrode/separator assembly for use in an electrochemical cell includes a current collector; a porous composite electrode layer adhered to the current collector, said electrode layer comprising at least electroactive particles and a binder; and a porous composite separator layer comprising inorganic particles substantially uniformly distributed in a polymer matrix to form nanopores and having a pore volume fraction of at least 25%, wherein the separator layer is secured to the electrode layer by a solvent weld at the interface between the two layers, said weld comprising a mixture of the binder and the polymer. Methods of making and using the assembly are also described. | 06-18-2009 |
20150072219 | SEPARATOR FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - An electrode/separator assembly for use in an electrochemical cell includes a current collector; a porous composite electrode layer adhered to the current collector, said electrode layer comprising at least electroactive particles and a binder; and a porous composite separator layer comprising inorganic particles substantially uniformly distributed in a polymer matrix to form nanopores and having a pore volume fraction of at least 25%, wherein the separator layer is secured to the electrode layer by a solvent weld at the interface between the two layers, said weld comprising a mixture of the binder and the polymer. Methods of making and using the assembly are also described. | 03-12-2015 |
Angela Michelle Knapp, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100215960 | HOLLOW CARBON SPHERES - A hollow carbon sphere having a carbon shell and an inner core is disclosed. The hollow carbon sphere has a total volume that is equal to a volume of the carbon shell plus an inner free volume within the carbon shell. The inner free volume is at least 25% of the total volume. In some instances, a nominal diameter of the hollow carbon sphere is between 10 and 180 nanometers. | 08-26-2010 |
20100310784 | PROCESS TO MAKE STRUCTURED PARTICLES - Disclosed is a process for making a composite material that contains structured particles. The process includes providing a first precursor in the form of a dry precursor powder, a precursor liquid, a precursor vapor of a liquid and/or a precursor gas. The process also includes providing a plasma that has a high field zone and passing the first precursor through the high field zone of the plasma. As the first precursor passes through the high field zone of the plasma, at least part of the first precursor is decomposed. An aerosol having a second precursor is provided downstream of the high field zone of the plasma and the decomposed first material is allowed to condense onto the second precursor to from structured particles. | 12-09-2010 |
20110180513 | HALLOW CARBON SPHERES - A hollow carbon sphere having a carbon shell and an inner core is disclosed. The hollow carbon sphere has a total volume that is equal to a volume of the carbon shell plus an inner free volume within the carbon shell. The inner free volume is at least 25% of the total volume. In some instances, a nominal diameter of the hollow carbon sphere is between 10 and 180 nanometers. | 07-28-2011 |
Benjamin P. Knapp, Dorr, MI US
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20080198794 | VIRAL-LIKE ELECTRONIC DATA PROPAGATION - Data propagation is provided with an originating transmitter that receives and processes data into a data packet that it transmits. A sensory input device is connected with and sends data to the transmitter. A plurality of transceivers are disposed in a geographic space and may receive and retransmit the packet. A target receiver receives and processes the packet and reports a result of processing the data. | 08-21-2008 |
20080201022 | RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WARNING AND IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM RELATED APPLICATIONS - A novel warning and identification system for use on recreational vehicles of various types, such as snowmobiles or ATVs, is disclosed as comprising a housing with a display that projects a digital number that is mounted and oriented to provide oncoming riders with information concerning the number of participants in the user's group. The digital display may be set by the user using inputs that allow the entry of the desired number. In addition, the warning and identification system of the present invention includes a beacon for transmitting a select radio signal from the recreational vehicle and which can be recognized by an oncoming rider using a corresponding warning and identification system. Signal differentiation is generated by the unit and like-kind signals are filtered out to avoid confusion amongst the users within a group of riders. | 08-21-2008 |
20100114425 | Wireless Vehicle Test Equipment - A system using a number of portable or wrist-worn remote controller units that communicate with a number of sensor units or sensor head sets for vehicle or automotive testing. An optional central communications controller can coordinate communications between the wrist-worn units and the sensor sets. A particular remote unit can associate with particular sensors or a particular sensor set and thus receive and transmit data only with that sensor set. Mechanics or technicians can run tests and take data completely from the remote units. The remote units generally contain a display screen that can show all parts and results of any vehicle test procedure. Various wireless communications techniques can be used to establish this communication. | 05-06-2010 |
20140173081 | Method and apparatus for discovery and enumeration of sequentially networked devices - A system and method that automates assigning unique IDs to sequentially networked devices. The system also allows for the discovery of the number of devices on the network as well as the type of these devices, as well as placing terminations. Each node has a switch that can disable all downstream communications. Nodes power-up with the switches closed. A controller broadcasts for all switches to be opened. Then the controller repetitiously orders each node with unassigned ID to take the current ID, close its switch and respond. This process continues until all nodes have an ID. Network terminations can be switched in either automatically, or by command from the controller wherever the end of the network is during the ID process. | 06-19-2014 |
David Michael Knapp, Waterford, MI US
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20090281651 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING AN ASSEMBLY CONFIGURATION - A bill of material and a design layout are aligned to generate a configuration for a virtual vehicle. The bill of material includes a part number and usage associated with a part. The design layout includes a CAD model of the part. CAD models in vehicle position are generated from the design layout. Logical positions are identified based on the usage and the CAD models in vehicle position are associated with the logical positions. Feature conditions are applied to the CAD models in vehicle position representing content and position configuration. | 11-12-2009 |
20090281780 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING CONFIGURATION CONSTRAINTS FOR COMPUTER MODELS - A bill of material and a design layout are aligned to generate a configuration for a virtual vehicle. The bill of material includes a part number and usage associated with a part. The design layout includes a CAD model of the part. CAD models in vehicle position are generated from the design layout. Logical positions are identified based on the usage and the CAD models in vehicle position are associated with the logical positions. Feature conditions are applied to the CAD models in vehicle position representing content and position configuration. | 11-12-2009 |
James Knapp, Jonesville, MI US
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20110193963 | EYEWEAR FOR ACQUIRING VIDEO IMAGERY - An article of eyewear includes an eyeglass frame having an integrally formed camera enclosure, and an imaging sensor disposed within the camera enclosure. The eyeglass frame may have a camouflage pattern. A system for recording video includes an eyeglass frame having an integrally formed camera enclosure, an imaging sensor disposed within the camera enclosure, and a wireless transceiver disposed within the eyeglass frame. A method of documenting a hunt using an article of eyewear is provided. The method includes providing the article of eyewear, the article of eyewear comprising (a) an eyeglass frame having an integrally formed camera enclosure, (b) an imaging sensor disposed within the camera enclosure, and (c) wherein the eyeglass frame having a camouflage pattern. The method further includes activating a video recording functionality of the article of eyewear during the hunt and video recording the hunt using the article of eyewear. | 08-11-2011 |
Joshua P. Knapp, Dorr, MI US
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20100114425 | Wireless Vehicle Test Equipment - A system using a number of portable or wrist-worn remote controller units that communicate with a number of sensor units or sensor head sets for vehicle or automotive testing. An optional central communications controller can coordinate communications between the wrist-worn units and the sensor sets. A particular remote unit can associate with particular sensors or a particular sensor set and thus receive and transmit data only with that sensor set. Mechanics or technicians can run tests and take data completely from the remote units. The remote units generally contain a display screen that can show all parts and results of any vehicle test procedure. Various wireless communications techniques can be used to establish this communication. | 05-06-2010 |
20140173081 | Method and apparatus for discovery and enumeration of sequentially networked devices - A system and method that automates assigning unique IDs to sequentially networked devices. The system also allows for the discovery of the number of devices on the network as well as the type of these devices, as well as placing terminations. Each node has a switch that can disable all downstream communications. Nodes power-up with the switches closed. A controller broadcasts for all switches to be opened. Then the controller repetitiously orders each node with unassigned ID to take the current ID, close its switch and respond. This process continues until all nodes have an ID. Network terminations can be switched in either automatically, or by command from the controller wherever the end of the network is during the ID process. | 06-19-2014 |
Kathie Knapp, Dexter, MI US
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20090112741 | Method and system of generating audit procedures and forms - The present invention provides a computer-implemented method for automatically generating and placing documents associated with a tax and accounting related engagement, for example assessing risks associated with an audit. A user is presented with a plurality of audit items and a set of risk levels associated with the audit items and may also be presented with a plurality of prompts designed to elicit a set of responses from the user. The set of user responses being associated with a set of risks associated with the audit. The set of risk levels being associated with a set of assertions associated with the audit items and may include first and second risk levels of different degrees. The method further includes processing a set of responses received from the user in response to the items presented. The method includes automatically generating a suggested audit approach that is based at least in part on the processed responses. The method further includes automatically generating documents associated with the suggested audit approach and placing the automatically generated documents within a predefined set of folders. The method may also determine a set of procedures that are based on the responses. The set of procedures are presented to the user based on the suggested audit approach. | 04-30-2009 |
20090276340 | System and method for accounting gateway - The present invention provides an accounting gateway for facilitating and effecting translation and efficient data transfer between an accounting system and a plurality of client systems operating a variety of external bookkeeping solutions. The gateway brokers data exchanges between an accounting firm and its clients by translating data records associated with a client bookkeeping solution and in an external format into a format for use by an accounting software at the accounting system, such as for generating reports, financial statements and other processes and uses. An accounting system communicates with one or more client systems via a communications link to import, export or access data records between the entities to enhance provision of professional services. | 11-05-2009 |
Louis P. Knapp, Chesterfield, MI US
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20090211411 | TOOL FOR REMOVING AND APPLYING A FASTENING DEVICE - A tool for removing and applying a fastening device from and to a threaded stud is provided. The tool includes an elongated chamber and a retainer having a pair of spaced apart portions configured to hold fastening devices within the chamber. The tool further includes a positioning mechanism for positioning stored fastening devices for later installation onto the stud. In one embodiment, the retainer includes a worm gear. Opposing portions of the catch of the worm gear hold the fastening device. The positioning mechanism includes a cam assembly configured to rotate the shaft wherein the rotary movement of the shaft is translated into an axial movement of the fastening device within the chamber. In a second preferred embodiment, the retainer includes a pair of keepers configured to hold a fastening device. The positioning mechanism is operable to feed a fastening device into the keeper. | 08-27-2009 |
Rainer Knapp, Oxford, 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 |
Robert C. Knapp, Coloma, MI US
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20110234117 | Solid State Device Controller - A solid state device controller is provided that includes a first electrical connector configured to be in electrical communication with an alternating current (AC) electrical power source and a second electrical connector in electrical communication with the first electrical connector, wherein the second electrical connector is configured to be in electrical communication with a direct current (DC) electrically powered device. The controller further includes circuitry in communication between the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector, wherein the circuitry is configured to convert the supplied AC electrical power to DC electrical power, and a housing configured to enclose at least a portion of the first electrical connector, the second electrical connector, and the circuitry, wherein the housing is further configured to be removably received by a service panel assembly. | 09-29-2011 |
Robert L. Knapp, Rockford, MI US
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20110089768 | WORKSURFACE POWER TRANSFER - A power transfer system ( | 04-21-2011 |
20120314418 | RETRACTABLE LIGHT ASSEMBLY - A retractable lamp assembly is provided for illuminating at least a portion of a work surface from a wide range of heights and angles by way of extendable shafts and pivot joints. The lamp may be stowed in a retracted or lowered configuration when not in use, in which a substantial portion of the extendable structure is stowed inside of a housing that is located substantially below the work surface, to provide a generally unobtrusive configuration. An upper cover serves as a light reflector when the lamp is in use, and may serve as a cover positioned at or near the work surface when the lamp is stowed. Optionally, the lamp assembly includes include power and data and wire management capabilities for use at the work surface. | 12-13-2012 |
20130146324 | FLOOR RUNNER WITH ELECTRICAL OUTLETS - A floor runner with electrical and/or electronic or data outlets provides a low-profile, unobtrusive power and/or data source along a floor or other support surface. The electrical floor runner may be a one-piece unit of substantially any desired length, and typically includes a power cord with plug or connector at one end for coupling to a wall outlet or the like, and a power/data block at the other end for receiving power and/or data couplers for other devices, such as computers and electronics, lighting, etc. A middle portion is a strong, low-profile region that houses and protects electrical wiring held internally, and that is minimally intrusive for use in walking areas, Optionally, the floor runner may be modular so that its overall length or configuration (e.g., straight or angled) can be changed as desired. | 06-13-2013 |
20140106610 | TABLE COUPLING SYSTEM WITH POWER AND DATA - A work surface coupling system has power and data capability with an elongate housing defining an internal passageway and having first and second coupling regions for coupling to one or more work surface. The housing may be a one-piece unit or multi-piece assembly, and can support at least one power or data outlet positioned therealong. The internal passageway unobtrusively supports a plurality of electrical conductors associated with power or data outlets. Optional features include one or more removable side panels, laterally-extending support pads, an accessory mounting surface, and various work surface accessories such as shelving, privacy panels, and lighting. | 04-17-2014 |
20150037989 | ACCESS-RESTRICTED ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE - An access-restricted electrical receptacle is configured to permit proper access to energized electrical contacts within the receptacle by a corresponding and properly-aligned plug, and to substantially limit or prevent improper access by foreign objects. The receptacle includes a receptacle body that defines a shutter cavity and a ramped slide surface, a face portion coupled to the receptacle body and defining a plurality of outlet openings to the shutter cavity, and a shutter that is movable in the shutter cavity between an unblocking position and at least one blocking position. The face portion defines a ramped return surface spaced from the ramped slide surface, and the shutter includes contact surfaces that engage the slide surface and the return surface during operation. Optionally, the ramped surfaces may be formed in either or both of a side wall or a base wall of the receptacle body and the face portion. | 02-05-2015 |
Theodore Knapp, Midland, MI US
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20110031115 | Manufacturing Apparatus For Depositing A Material On An Electrode For Use Therein - The present invention relates to a manufacturing apparatus for deposition of a material on a carrier body and an electrode for use with the manufacturing apparatus. Typically, the carrier body has a first end and a second end spaced from each other. A socket is disposed at each of the end of the carrier body. The manufacturing apparatus includes a housing that defines a chamber. At least one electrode is disposed through the housing with the electrode at least partially disposed within the chamber for coupling to the socket. The electrode has an exterior surface having a contact region that is adapted to contact the socket. A contact region coating is disposed on the contact region of the exterior surface of the electrode. The contact region coating has an electrical conductivity of at least | 02-10-2011 |
20140353147 | ELECTRODE FOR USE WITH MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - An electrode for use with a manufacturing apparatus to deposit a material onto a carrier body with the carrier body having a first end and a second end spaced from each other with a socket disposed at each end of the carrier body. The electrode includes a shaft having a first end and a second end. The electrode also includes a head disposed on one of the ends of the shaft for coupling with the socket. The shaft and the head have an exterior surface having a contact region adapted to contact the socket. The electrode further includes an exterior surface and an exterior coating disposed on the exterior surface outside of the contact region, the exterior coating having an electrical conductivity of at least 9×106 Siemens/meter and corrosion resistance higher than silver in a galvanic series based upon room temperature sea water as an electrolyte. | 12-04-2014 |
20140353290 | ELECTRODE FOR USE WITH A MANUFACTURING APPARATUS FOR DEPOSITING A MATERIAL - An electrode for use with a manufacturing apparatus to deposit a material onto a carrier body and to circulate a coolant through said electrode. The electrode includes a shaft having a first end and a second end spaced from each other. Also included is a head disposed on said second end of said shaft. Further included is a channel defined by an interior surface of said shaft, the channel extending from the first end to a terminal end, wherein the terminal end comprises a non-planar geometry, the channel configured to route the coolant therethrough. Yet further included is a channel coating disposed on said interior surface for maintaining thermal conductivity between said electrode and the coolant, wherein said head has an exterior surface and a head coating is disposed on said exterior surface of said head. | 12-04-2014 |
Troy D. Knapp, Negaunee, MI US
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20090254094 | RATCHETING MECHANICAL DRIVER FOR CANNULATED SURGICAL SYSTEMS - A device for rotatably driving a cannulated tool along a guide wire. In one aspect, the device includes a coupling assembly for receiving the tool and guide wire as well as a ratchet mechanism permitting selective rotation between the device and the tool. The device further includes an elongate gripping portion extending transversely to the coupling assembly to provide a levered mechanical advantage while positioning the gripping portion out of the path of the guide wire. In another aspect, the device includes a handle having a through bore shorter than a predetermined length of a connection assembly through bore so that only a short portion of the guide wire is covered by the device. A method of driving a cannulated tool along a guide wire is also provided that includes rotating a gripping portion of a handle assembly about the tool in an arcuate path spaced from the tool. | 10-08-2009 |