Kumar, MI
Amarendra Kumar, Novi, MI US
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20080238068 | VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN STRUCTURE - A vehicle steering column structure includes a fixed steering column portion, a movable steering column portion movably coupled to the fixed steering column portion and a steering column positioning mechanism. The steering column positioning mechanism is operably coupled between the fixed and movable steering column portions for adjusting a relative position therebetween. The steering column positioning mechanism includes a release member and a biasing member. The biasing member biases the release member to a locking orientation such that the biasing force of the biasing member applied to the release member changes with corresponding movement of the release member along a first movement portion of a prescribed movement range and the biasing force of the biasing member is generally constant with movement of the release member along a second movement portion of the prescribed movement range. | 10-02-2008 |
20080238069 | VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN STRUCTURE - A vehicle steering column structure includes a movable steering column portion, a tilting mechanism and a telescoping mechanism. The tilting mechanism is configured to selectively adjust an angle of inclination of a tilting part. The telescoping mechanism adjusts the telescopic position of a telescoping part. The telescoping mechanism includes a hand operated release member, an actuation member and a biasing member. The hand operated release member has an actuating end pivotal about first pivot axis between a locking orientation and a releasing orientation. The actuation member has a contact section. The biasing member urges the actuation member to apply an approximately constant return force from the contact section to the actuating end biasing the hand operated release member to return to the locking orientation regardless of the tilt angle of the tilting mechanism. | 10-02-2008 |
Ambuj Kumar, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20150279355 | BACKGROUND VOICE RECOGNITION TRAINER - A method of operating a speech recognition system includes converting a spoken utterance by a user into an electrical voice signal by use of a local microphone associated with a local electronic device. The electrical voice signal is transmitted to a remote voice recognizer. The remote voice recognizer is used to transcribe the electrical voice signal and to produce a confidence score. The confidence score indicates a level of confidence that the transcription of the electrical voice signal substantially matches the words of the spoken utterance. The transcription of the electrical voice signal and the confidence score are transmitted from the remote voice recognizer to the local electronic device. The electrical voice signal, the transcription of the electrical voice signal, and the confidence score are used at the local device to train a local voice recognizer. | 10-01-2015 |
Ashwini Kumar, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100232380 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UTILIZING SPECTRUM OPERATION MODES IN DYNAMIC SPECTRUM ACCESS SYSTEMS - A system and method for enabling primary and secondary user coexistence for a wireless system includes performing spectrum sensing in a channel to determine primary user usage in a first mode of operation. It is determined whether the primary user usage includes a pattern of usage. If a pattern of usage is detected, a second mode of operation is engaged which includes at least reducing spectrum sensing by a secondary user to permit secondary user usage of the channel. | 09-16-2010 |
Atul Kumar, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20120094203 | Bipolar Plates for Electrochemical Cells - In one embodiment, an electrochemical cell such as a fuel cell is provided to include a bipolar plate. The bipolar plate includes a metal substrate defining at least one flow channel having a channel span of no greater than 1.0 millimeter; and the metal substrate includes a stainless steel material less precious than stainless steel SS316L. In certain instances, the channel span is of 0.7 to 0.9 millimeters. In certain other instances, the flow channel has a channel depth of 0.3 to 0.5 millimeters. In yet other instances, the plate substrate includes stainless steel SS301, stainless steel SS302, or combinations thereof. In another embodiment, the electrochemical cell further includes a gas diffusion layer disposed next to the bipolar plate. | 04-19-2012 |
Chandan Kumar, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090239221 | RECURRENT GENE FUSIONS IN PROSTATE CANCER - Recurrent gene fusions in prostate cancer of androgen regulated genes or housekeeping genes and ETS family member genes are described. Compositions and methods having utility in prostate cancer diagnosis, research, and therapy are also provided. | 09-24-2009 |
Devendra Kumar, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20090014441 | Microwave plasma cooking - A method of cooking a food item is disclosed. The food item is placed in a microwave cavity and exposed to a microwave generated plasma. In such fashion, the food item is cooked very quickly while maintaining flavor, texture, appearance, smell, and taste. | 01-15-2009 |
20090212015 | Plasma-Assisted Processing in a Manufacturing Line - Methods and apparatus are provided for plasma-assisted processing multiple work pieces in a manufacturing line. The manufacturing line can include a plurality of microwave cavities, each of the microwave cavities igniting and sustaining a microwave plasma. Work pieces can be shuttled between the plurality of microwave cavities on a conveyance system that controls the positioning of each of the work pieces. | 08-27-2009 |
20090266325 | MICROWAVE COMBUSTION SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - A microwave combustion system is presented that can replace the conventional spark plug in an internal combustion engine. One or more microwave pulses are provided to a microwave feed in a plug that sits in the cylinder. A microwave generated plasma generated by the plug in the vicinity of a fuel mixture can provide for highly efficient combustion of the fuel-air mixture. | 10-29-2009 |
Ganapathy Krishna Kumar, Troy, MI US
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20140264647 | METHOD OF FORMING MONOLITHIC CMOS-MEMS HYBRID INTEGRATED, PACKAGED STRUCTURES - A method of forming a monolithic CMOS-MEMS hybrid integrated, packaged device comprising the steps of: providing a semiconductor substrate; forming MEMS or NEMS materials on the substrate having conductive, structural, or dielectric layers; forming at least one opening(s) on the semiconductor substrate; positioning on the substrate at least one prefabricated MEMS, NEMS, or semiconductor chip(s), wherein the chip(s) comprise a side facing the substrate; applying at least one filler material(s) in the opening(s) on the semiconductor substrate; applying at least one metallization layer electrically connecting chip(s) to the MEMS or NEMS materials; and performing at least one micro or nano fabrication etching step to remove a portion of the MEMS or NEMS materials. | 09-18-2014 |
Girdhari Kumar, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20130266814 | GLOSSY IMPROVED APPEARANCE AUTO-DEPOSITION COATING, AND METHODS OF APPLYING SAME - The invention provides an improved appearance, glossy, autodepositing coating composition that maintains its desirable properties such as moisture barrier properties, although it is still able to deliver a glossy finish. No additional coatings are necessary over the instant coating to achieve a gloss. The glossy composition is accomplished by narrowing the molecular weight distribution and the molecular weight of an autodepositing epoxy dispersion coating by adding a chain transfer agent. The chain transfer agent is a thiol-containing compound made from an epoxy resin mixed with at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer polymerized through a polymerization process, a curing agent, and a starter composition of peroxide, FeF3, and hydrofluoric acid. By eliminating the starter composition, a bath concentrate suitable for selling is manufactured. | 10-10-2013 |
G. Krishna Kumar, Troy, MI US
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20110003421 | METHOD OF FORMING MONOLITHIC CMOS-MEMS HYBRID INTEGRATED, PACKAGED STRUCTURES - A method of forming Monolithic CMOS-MEMS hybrid integrated, packaged structures includes the steps of providing: providing at least one semiconductor substrate having a CMOS device area including dielectric layers and metallization layers; applying at least one protective layer overlying the CMOS device area; forming at least one opening on the protective layer and patterning the dielectric and metallization layers to access the semiconductor substrate; forming at least one opening on the semiconductor substrate by etching the dielectric and metallization layers; applying at least one filler layer in the at least one opening on the semiconductor substrate; positioning at least one chip on the filler layer, the chip including a prefabricated front face and a bare backside; applying a first insulating layer covering the front face of the chip providing continuity from the semiconductor substrate to the chip; forming at least one via opening on the insulating layer covering the chip to access at least one contact area; applying at least one metallization layer overlying the insulating layer on the substrate and the chip connecting the metallization layer on the substrate to the at least one another contact area on the chip; applying a second insulating layer overlying the metallization layer on the at least one chip; applying at least one interfacial layer; applying at least one rigid substrate overlying the interfacial layer; and applying at least one secondary protective layer overlying the rigid substrate. | 01-06-2011 |
20110003422 | METHOD OF FORMING MONOLITHIC CMOS-MEMS HYBRID INTEGRATED, PACKAGED STRUCTURES - A method of forming Monolithic CMOS-MEMS hybrid integrated, packaged structures includes the steps of providing: providing at least one semiconductor substrate having a CMOS device area including dielectric layers and metallization layers; applying at least one protective layer overlying the CMOS device area; forming at least one opening on the protective layer and patterning the dielectric and metallization layers to access the semiconductor substrate; forming at least one opening on the semiconductor substrate by etching the dielectric and metallization layers; applying at least one filler layer in the at least one opening on the semiconductor substrate; positioning at least one chip on the filler layer, the chip including a prefabricated front face and a bare backside; applying a first insulating layer covering the front face of the chip providing continuity from the semiconductor substrate to the chip; forming at least one via opening on the insulating layer covering the chip to access at least one contact area; applying at least one metallization layer overlying the insulating layer on the substrate and the chip connecting the metallization layer on the substrate to the at least one another contact area on the chip; applying a second insulating layer overlying the metallization layer on the at least one chip; applying at least one interfacial layer; applying at least one rigid substrate overlying the interfacial layer; and applying at least one secondary protective layer overlying the rigid substrate. | 01-06-2011 |
20110027941 | METHOD OF FORMING MONOLITHIC CMOS-MEMS HYBRID INTEGRATED, PACKAGED STRUCTURES - A method of forming Monolithic CMOS-MEMS hybrid integrated, packaged structures includes the steps of providing: providing a semiconductor substrate with pre-fabricated cmos circuits on the front side and a polished back-side with through substrate conductive vias; forming at least one opening in the polished backside of the semiconductor substrate by appropriately protecting the front-side; applying at least one filler material in the at least one opening on the semiconductor substrate; positioning at least one prefabricated mems, nems or cmos chip on the filler material, the chip including a front face and a bare back face with the prefabricated mems/nems chips containing mechanical and dielectric layers; applying at least one planarization layer overlying the substrate, filler material and the chip; forming at least one via opening on a portion of the planarization layer interfacing pads on the chip and the through substrate conductive vias; applying at least one metallization layer overlying the planarization layer on the substrate and the chip connecting the through substrate conductive vias to the at least one chip; applying at least one second insulating layer overlying the metallization layer; performing at least one micro/nano fabrication etching step to release the mechanical layer on the prefabricated mems/nems chips; positioning protective cap to package the integrated device over the mems/nems device area on the pre-fabricated chips. | 02-03-2011 |
20110054579 | FLEXIBLE PENETRATING ELECTRODES FOR NEURONAL STIMULATION AND RECORDING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A flexible penetrating array for neuronal applications includes an insulating layer. A conductive layer is formed on the insulating layer. A flexible polymer substrate is formed on the conductive layer; the polymer substrate includes defined penetrating electrodes. A first metallization layer is formed on the polymer substrate. A second flexible polymer layer is formed on the first metallization layer. A second metallization layer is formed on the second flexible polymer layer. A third flexible polymer layer is formed on the second metallization layer. The third flexible polymer layer is patterned to expose the second metallization layer that is integrated with the out of plane conductive layer and first metallization layer. Also disclosed is a method of forming the array. | 03-03-2011 |
Mahesh Kumar, Kalamazoo, MI US
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20150297710 | EMULSION VACCINE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ANTIGEN AND ADJUVANT IN THE AQUEOUS PHASE - Emulsion vaccine formulations containing an antigen and an adjuvant in the aqueous phase are used for the vaccination of animals wherein the adjuvant is an acrylic polymer and/or dimethyl dioctadecyl ammonium bromide (DDA). These formulations can be prepared by mixing an aqueous phase containing the antigen and adjuvant with an oil phase in the presence of an emulsifier. | 10-22-2015 |
Mahesh Kumar, Portage, MI US
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20100310589 | SWINE VACCINATION SYSTEM - A system for vaccinating swine according to one embodiment includes a housing having an open first end and an open opposite second end. The housing has a pair of side walls that are angled and non-parallel to one another such that at the second end only a single piglet can exit at one time. The system also includes a vaccination station for individually vaccinating piglets. The vaccination station is located between the pair of side walls in a region thereof that is sized to only permit one piglet to stand between the side walls. The vaccination station includes at least one sensor that detects the presence of the one piglet within the vaccination station and at least one spray nozzle positioned within the vaccination station such that a vaccine dose discharged therefrom is directed upwardly into facial areas of the piglet effectively. | 12-09-2010 |
20110189099 | ATTENUATED MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM STRAINS - The present invention provides live, attenuated | 08-04-2011 |
20130022547 | ATTENUATED MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM STRAINS - The present invention provides live, attenuated | 01-24-2013 |
20130302373 | ATTENUATED MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM STRAINS - The present invention provides live, attenuated | 11-14-2013 |
20140288492 | SWINE VACCINATION SYSTEM - A system for vaccinating swine according to one embodiment includes a housing having an open first end and an open apposite second end. The housing has a pair of side walls that are angled and non-parallel to one another such that at the second end only a single piglet can exit at one time. The system also includes a vaccination station for individually vaccinating piglets. The vaccination station is located between the pair of side walls in a region thereof that is sized to only permit one piglet to stand between the side walls. The vaccination station includes at least one sensor that detects the presence of the one piglet within the vaccination station and at least one spray nozzle positioned within the vaccination station such that a vaccine dose discharged therefrom is directed upwardly into facial areas of the piglet effectively. | 09-25-2014 |
Pankaj Kumar, Dearborn, MI US
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20130245919 | LOW DIMENSIONAL THREE WAY CATALYST MODEL FOR CONTROL AND DIAGNOSTICS - Embodiments for an engine exhaust are provided. In one example, a method comprises adjusting a fuel injection amount based on a fractional oxidation state of a catalyst, the fractional oxidation state based on reaction rates of a plurality of exhaust gas species throughout a catalyst longitudinal axis and a set of axially-averaged mass balance and energy balance equations for a fluid phase and a washcoat of the catalyst. In this way, a simplified catalyst model may be used to control air-fuel ratio. | 09-19-2013 |
20140238348 | HUMIDITY SENSOR DIAGNOSTICS - Embodiments for diagnosing a humidity sensor are provided. One example method comprises, responsive to a humidity sensor test cycle, pumping air conditioning and windshield washer gas flows past a humidity sensor, and indicating humidity sensor degradation based on a response of the humidity sensor to the air conditioning and windshield washer gas flows. In this way, degradation of the humidity sensor may be indicated if the humidity sensed by the humidity sensor does not change responsive to the humidity sensor test cycle being initiated. | 08-28-2014 |
20140238370 | HUMIDITY SENSOR DIAGNOSTICS - Embodiments for diagnosing a humidity sensor are provided. One example method comprises adjusting an engine operating parameter based on humidity of a first gas flow measured by a humidity sensor, and indicating degradation of the humidity sensor if a humidity of a second gas flow measured by the humidity sensor is different than an expected humidity. In this way, degradation of the humidity sensor may be indicated if the humidity of the second gas flow measured by the humidity sensor is different than expected. | 08-28-2014 |
20150204258 | ONE DIMENSIONAL THREE WAY CATALYST MODEL FOR CONTROL AND DIAGNOSTICS - A method comprising adjusting a fuel injection amount based on a fractional oxidation state of a catalyst, the fractional oxidation state based on reaction rates of grouped oxidant and reductant exhaust gas species throughout a catalyst and a low-dimensional physics-based model derived from a detailed two-dimensional model to obtain a one-dimensional model averaged over time and space that accounts for diffusion limitations in the washcoat and accurately predicts emissions during cold start. | 07-23-2015 |
20150233315 | APPROACH FOR ENGINE CONTROL AND DIAGNOSTICS - Embodiments for an engine exhaust are provided. In one example, a method comprises adjusting a fuel injection amount based on a fractional oxidation state of a catalyst, the fractional oxidation state based on reaction rates of a plurality of exhaust gas species throughout a catalyst longitudinal axis and a set of axially-averaged mass balance and energy balance equations for a fluid phase and a washcoat of the catalyst, and further based on feedback from a downstream air-fuel ratio sensor. In this way, a simplified catalyst model may be used to control air-fuel ratio. | 08-20-2015 |
20150233316 | METHOD OF DIAGNOSING AN EXHAUST GAS SENSOR - Embodiments for an engine exhaust are provided. In one example, a method comprises categorizing each respective concentration of a plurality of exhaust gas constituents measured by a gas analyzer into one of oxidants or reductants, the gas analyzer receiving exhaust gas flow from an engine. The method also includes determining an exhaust air-fuel ratio based on the categorized concentrations and validating output from an exhaust gas sensor receiving exhaust gas flow from the engine based on the determined exhaust air-fuel ratio. | 08-20-2015 |
Pankaj Kumar, Dexter, MI US
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20120205341 | VACUUM PANEL WITH BALANCED VACUUM AND PRESSURE RESPONSE - A container comprising a finish, a sidewall portion extending from the finish, a base portion extending from the sidewall portion and enclosing the sidewall portion to form a volume therein for retaining a commodity, and a panel area disposed in the sidewall portion. The panel area having a belt land portion and a pair of inset portions in mirrored arrangement relative to the belt land portion. | 08-16-2012 |
20140265054 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRODUCT FILLED CONTAINERS - A method for forming a plastic container in which a heated end product is introduced into a heated preform to expand the preform into at least partial conform with the cavity surfaces of a mold, thereby forming a resultant container, of a first size, with a heated end product. The resultant container is then capped and shrunk to a second size, which is less than the first size. The shrinkage of the reluctant container is greater than the shrinkage of the end product thereby creating a positive pressure within the capped container. | 09-18-2014 |
Rajen Nirwal Kumar, Troy, MI US
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20130270161 | FLUID FILTERING DEVICE AND METHOD - An apparatus including a hollow body, an inlet fluidly coupled to the hollow body, a piston slidably engaged within the hollow body, and a filter arranged within the hollow body between the inlet and piston. The piston and hollow body cooperatively generate a negative pressure, relative to ambient, within the hollow body during piston translation from a first position, proximal the inlet, to a second position, distal the inlet, to draw a fluid, such as blood, through the filter into the hollow body. The piston and hollow body cooperatively generate a positive pressure, relative to ambient, within the hollow body during piston translation from the second position to the first position to egress the filtered fluid from the hollow body. | 10-17-2013 |
Satyendra Kumar, Troy, MI US
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20090014441 | Microwave plasma cooking - A method of cooking a food item is disclosed. The food item is placed in a microwave cavity and exposed to a microwave generated plasma. In such fashion, the food item is cooked very quickly while maintaining flavor, texture, appearance, smell, and taste. | 01-15-2009 |
20090212015 | Plasma-Assisted Processing in a Manufacturing Line - Methods and apparatus are provided for plasma-assisted processing multiple work pieces in a manufacturing line. The manufacturing line can include a plurality of microwave cavities, each of the microwave cavities igniting and sustaining a microwave plasma. Work pieces can be shuttled between the plurality of microwave cavities on a conveyance system that controls the positioning of each of the work pieces. | 08-27-2009 |
20090266325 | MICROWAVE COMBUSTION SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - A microwave combustion system is presented that can replace the conventional spark plug in an internal combustion engine. One or more microwave pulses are provided to a microwave feed in a plug that sits in the cylinder. A microwave generated plasma generated by the plug in the vicinity of a fuel mixture can provide for highly efficient combustion of the fuel-air mixture. | 10-29-2009 |
Shweta Kumar, Troy, MI US
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20090108803 | USER INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR JUMP ASSIST OF HYBRID VEHICLES - The present disclosure is a system and method for charging a high voltage battery of a hybrid automotive vehicle which contemporaneously provides a user with a visual display of diagnostic hybrid system information, including but not limited to, battery data and state of charge data through a user interface located internal a cabin of the vehicle. In other exemplary embodiments, the user interface is operable for providing the visual display while also providing access to other features of the vehicle to the user. | 04-30-2009 |
Sudhir Kumar, Novi, MI US
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20140132378 | TEMPERATURE REGULATION OF AN INDUCTOR ASSEMBLY - A vehicle is provided with a transmission having an inductor assembly. The inductor assembly is mounted within the transmission such that it is directly cooled by transmission fluid through at least one of spraying, splashing and immersion. The transmission includes at least one gear that is configured to, when rotating, transmit torque between an input and output of the transmission and splash fluid onto the inductor assembly to cool the inductor assembly. | 05-15-2014 |
Sudhir Kumar, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20140175867 | LIQUID COOLED POWER INDUCTOR - A vehicle electrical power system includes a variable voltage converter. The variable voltage converter includes an inductor assembly having a housing that defines a chamber containing dielectric fluid. An inductor is disposed within the chamber and is in contact with the fluid. The power system also includes a pump configured to circulate the dielectric fluid to cool the inductor. | 06-26-2014 |
20140266527 | INDUCTOR ASSEMBLY SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A vehicle is provided with a transmission and an inductor assembly that is mounted within a chamber of the transmission. The inductor assembly includes a coil, a core and an insulator having first and second portions that are oriented toward each other. Each portion includes a base, a support extending from the base, and a spool extending transversely from the support to engage the other portion. Each spool includes an external surface for supporting the coil and a cavity extending therethrough for receiving the core. | 09-18-2014 |
20150116064 | INDUCTOR HOUSING - An example inductor housing includes, among other things, a base, a plurality of walls extending from the base to provide a cavity that receives an inductor, and a plurality of extensions of the base to communicate thermal energy from the base and the plurality of walls. | 04-30-2015 |