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Adam L. Miller, Grandville, MI US
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| 20090120210 | BICYCLE TORQUE MEASURING SYSTEM - Strain gauges are mounted on each crank arm of the bicycle and provide a measure of the torque applied to each crank arm. In a preferred embodiment, strain gauges are mounted on opposite edges of each crank arm, which includes a self-contained power, electrical circuitry, and a wireless transmitter for transmitting the strain measurement information to a main controller. The main controller includes a wireless transceiver for transmitting and receiving data from both the left and right crank arms and external devices. Memory is also included for storing such data for subsequent analysis to determine the individual leg performance of a cyclist during a race or training session. | 05-14-2009 |
Alan Miller, Milan, MI US
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| 20110134007 | FLAT ANTENNA FOR MOBILE USE - A surface antenna for mobile use has a flat fiberglass base having a thickness of between 7.62 mm (0.300 in) and 12.70 mm (0.50 in), and at least one radiator on the base. The base is coated with a metal on its face lying the face carrying the antenna radiator. This coating forms a ground plane for the surface antenna, so that it can easily be used at the installation site in or on the mobile object. | 06-09-2011 |
Alan S. Miller, Farmington Hills, MI US
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| 20080276901 | COVER ASSEMBLY FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A cover assembly is provided, such as a camshaft cover or valve cover, for an internal combustion engine. The cover assembly includes a cover member with a contoured surface. An acoustic barrier member is generally coextensive with the cover member and at least partially approximates the contoured surface. An elastic member is mounted with respect to the acoustic barrier member and spans at least a portion of the acoustic barrier member. A plate member is mounted with respect to the elastic member and is operable to retain the elastic member and the acoustic barrier member with respect to the cover member. The plate member spans substantially the entirety of the elastic member. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20100313860 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF OIL FROM POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM - A gasket for an internal combustion engine comprises a sheet portion and a PCV impaction surface formed in the sheet portion. The PCV impaction surface is configured to extend across, and partially close, a crankcase ventilation system passage. A plurality of apertures extend through the PCV impaction surface and are configured to allow crankcase gas to flow freely in the crankcase ventilation system passage while the PCV impaction surface is configured to separate oil droplets from the crankcase gas by impaction of the droplets with the surface. | 12-16-2010 |
Alex Miller, Canton, MI US
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| 20090312923 | AUTOMOTIVE SLIPSTREAMING SUPPORT SYSTEM - Systems and methods are provided to enhance the ability of a driver to safely slipstream a leading vehicle to realize a fuel economy benefit. | 12-17-2009 |
Bradley D. Miller, Jenison, MI US
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| 20080238173 | ARTICULATING/FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINT - Articulating/folding head restraint assemblies that include modular brackets that function as modules and allow for platformability and customization by varying auxiliary components. The modular brackets can be molded or cast using conventional manufacturing processes, and are designed to receive and/or house various components of the assembly such as pivotal head restraint supports, pivotal shafts, locking assemblies, etc. The modular brackets are designed to integrate a number of components that are typically separate in prior art devices and have to be individually assembled together. | 10-02-2008 |
Brian Miller, Lake Linden, MI US
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| 20090324481 | LOW ENERGY METHOD OF PREPARING BASIC COPPER CARBONATES - A method of forming basic copper carbonates includes providing an aqueous solution comprising copper (II) ammonia, and carbonic acid; and adding sufficient carbon dioxide to precipitate a basic copper carbonate from the aqueous solution. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090324482 | LOW ENERGY METHOD OF PREPARING BASIC COPPER CARBONATES - A method of forming basic copper carbonates includes providing an aqueous solution comprising copper (II), ammonia, and carbonic acid; and adding sufficient carbon dioxide to precipitate a basic copper carbonate from the aqueous solution. | 12-31-2009 |
Cameron M. Miller, Macomb, MI US
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| 20100313470 | PROTECTIVE GUARD FOR USE WITH VEGETATION - An apparatus for covering or protecting vegetation, in particular landscaping. The apparatus includes an elongated sheet of material having an upper edge and a lower edge. Spaced along the length of the elongated sheet are a plurality of stake pockets extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of the elongated sheet. The stake pockets receiving a stake used to secure the cover to a surface, typically the ground. Accordingly, the elongated sheet surrounds or is placed adjacent to the landscaping and the stakes are either inserted into the stake pockets or attached to the sheet using the stake pockets and correspondingly hold the elongated sheet upright and in place. In addition, a plurality of eyelets on the elongated sheet can be used to both hang decorations and anchor the elongated sheet to the ground surface. | 12-16-2010 |
Christopher R.d. Miller, Livonia, MI US
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| 20110089956 | Fast Response Capacitive Gauging System Featuring Steep Slope Filter Discrimination Circuit - The high speed, high accuracy capacitive gauging system employs an oscillator fed through steep slope filter that is discriminates between very small changes in capacitance even in the presence of electrical noise. During intervals when the probe tip is retracted, the oscillator frequency is calibrated to match the sweet spot in the center of the linear operative region of the steep slope filter. This calibrates the system to overcome the effects of varying temperature and humidity in the manufacturing environment. | 04-21-2011 |
Conley Miller, Wyandotte, MI US
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| 20080291625 | DIRECT COOLING SYSTEM - A direct cooling system is used for cooling one or more heat sources, such as electronic components within an enclosure. A supply air duct is coupled to an existing HVAC register and directed to the enclosure. A vented duct within the enclosure is coupled to the supply air duct and carries cool air directly to the vicinity or vicinities of the one or more heat sources. Vented ducts may be flexible and may contain provisions for future coupling of additional vented ducts for cooling additional heat sources within the enclosure. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20100050207 | System and Method of Providing Access to Content of an Interrupted Digital Broadcast Signal - A system and method of providing access to content of an interrupted digital broadcast is disclosed. A digital broadcast connection is established between a digital broadcast provider and at least one receiver. The digital broadcast connection is monitored and upon detecting an interruption in the digital broadcast connection, content of the interrupted digital broadcast signal is stored. A message is sent to the at least one receiver to indicate that the content of the interrupted digital broadcast signal is available. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100148747 | Traceable fiber optic jumpers - An optical fiber jumper cable includes a single tracing conductor for tracing the jumper cable through a fiber cross-connect facility such as a central office. An electrical locating tone is impressed on the conductor so that the conductor radiates an electromagnetic field along the length of the fiber jumper cable. A locating tone detector is used to trace the fiber jumper cable along its length by monitoring a presence-indicating signal emitted by the locating tone detector. | 06-17-2010 |
Conrad A. Miller, Kalkaska, MI US
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| 20110113487 | ICON CARD VERIFICATION SYSTEM - An identity verification system uses a master key formed of first and second sets of symbols arranged in a one to one relationship. A distinct public key is assigned to each user of a plurality of users. A unique private key is established for each user and formed of at least some of the first symbols in the first set. The symbols of the private key for a user are placed in an arrangement where each first symbol is distinctly identifiable by a location. The first symbols in the arrangement are translated to a visual corresponding second symbol from the master key. Upon receiving the public key of one user, an identity validation challenge formed of at least two locations of the second symbols in the arrangement is presented to the user. The identity of the user is validated upon receiving the correct second symbols corresponding to the challenge locations. | 05-12-2011 |
Cory G. Miller, Rochester, MI US
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| 20090199937 | GAS GENERANT COMPOSITIONS - A gas generating composition | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100258220 | Gas generant compositions - A novel compound, used for example, as a gas generating fuel, is methoxy carbonyl-5 amino tetrazole. A method of making the compound is also provided. A gas generating composition, containing the novel compound as a fuel, and an oxidizer is also provided. The novel compound may be contained within a gas generant composition | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100258221 | Gas generant compositions - A novel compound, used for example, as a gas generating fuel, is defined as a compound having the structural formula of R | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100326575 | Synthesis of 2-nitroimino-5-nitrohexahydro-1,3,5-triazine - A method of forming 2-nitroimino-5-nitrohexahydro-1,3,5-triazine is presented. The method contains the steps of mixing nitroguanidine, formaldehyde, tert-butyl amine, and water to form an aqueous-based mixture containing an intermediate reaction product; separating the intermediate reaction product from the aqueous-based mixture by filtering out the suspended intermediate reaction product; and mixing the intermediate reaction product within a multi-acid solution containing sulfuric acid and nitric acid. Ammonium chloride is then added, thereby forming 2-nitroimino-5-nitrohexahydro-1,3,5-triazine. A gas generating system 200 containing a gas generant formed in accordance with the present invention is also contemplated. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110046390 | Gas Generant Compositions - A novel compound, used for example, as a gas generating fuel, is defined as a compound having the structural formula of R | 02-24-2011 |
Craig R. Miller, West Bloomfield, MI US
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| 20110007991 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ISOLATING A ROLLING-ELEMENT BEARING - Lubrication fluid is discharged through an axial gap between a outer bearing race and a bearing housing from an enclosed volume bounded in part by a forward surface of the outer bearing race that is axially slideable within the bearing housing so as to provide for changing the axial gap. The pressure in the enclosed volume is automatically controlled responsive to an axial force on outer bearing race by an axial position of the outer bearing race that determines a size of the axial gap, so as to provide for increasing the pressure responsive to increasing axial force over at least a portion of an operating range. The lubrication fluid in the axial gap provides for isolating axial vibrations of the outer bearing race relative to the bearing housing. | 01-13-2011 |
David B. Miller, Brighton, MI US
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| 20090158830 | ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK ENHANCED MISFIRE DETECTION SYSTEM - A system and method for misfire detection in a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine system includes an engine-speed activated artificial neural network (ANN)-based detection function. An input vector includes a plurality of engine speed derivatives attributable to a respective cylinder, and also includes engine speed and load values. The input vector values are updated each combustion cycle. A conventional misfire detection block is used when the engine speed is at or below an engine speed threshold. An ANN-based misfire detection block is used when the engine speed exceeds the threshold. The ANN-based block is configured to emulate a plurality of distinct ANNs each of which is conditioned by a respective set of weights and biases to correspond to and detect when a respective cylinder has misfired. The ANN-based block includes an output signal for each ANN indicating whether the respective cylinder has misfired. | 06-25-2009 |
David H. Miller, Grand Rapids, MI US
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| 20080301927 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CUSTOM CHAIRS - A method for manufacturing a chair assembly ( | 12-11-2008 |
David J. Miller, Chelsea, MI US
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| 20100152200 | ALPHAVIRUS INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to chemical compounds, methods for their discovery, and their therapeutic use. In particular, the present invention provides compounds as inhibitors of alphaviruses. | 06-17-2010 |
David J. Miller, Ada, MI US
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| 20110066101 | NON-INVASIVE OCULAR DRUG DELIVERY - The present invention is drawn to a pharmaceutical compound for the treatment of posterior retinal diseases through topical application of the compound. The compound includes an effective amount of a therapeutic compound, and at least one additional agent that helps to prolong the residence time of the therapeutic compound within the extraocular space, or increase the transport of the therapeutic compound across a tissue of an eye toward and into a posterior ocular region, or both. The invention is additionally drawn to a device and method for delivering the compound. | 03-17-2011 |
David M. Miller, Zeeland, MI US
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| 20090313863 | IRONING STATION - An ironing station has a cabinet defining an interior space, an accessible storage area defined within the interior space of the cabinet, an ironing board stowably mounted in the cabinet for movement between a stowed position and a use position. The ironing board can be coupled to the cabinet via a non-vertical guide rail. A handle can be coupled to the ironing board to aid a user in moving the ironing board between the stowed and use positions. A multi-position docking station can be provided on the top wall of the cabinet for receiving an iron. A cover can be provided for selectively covering the docking station. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090313864 | IRONING STATION - An ironing station having an ironing board stowably mounted in the cabinet for movement between a stowed position and a use position, with a docking station provided on the top wall of the cabinet and having an electrical outlet. An elevation mechanism may be provided for raising the ironing board to an elevated position, and a latch mechanism may be provided for fixing the ironing board in the elevated position | 12-24-2009 |
Dennis J. Miller, Okemos, MI US
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| 20080242898 | Process for the preparation of propylene glycol - A process for the preparation of propylene glycol from glycerol by a high pressure and temperature hydrogenation reaction is described. In a particular embodiment, a base is present in the solvent mixture with an alkanol or ether of the alkanol. The reaction progresses over a transition metal catalyst. Propylene glycol is used for antifreeze and deicing compositions. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090126262 | Process for producing mixed esters of fatty acids as biofuels - A process for producing mixed esters of fatty acids as biofuel or additive to a petroleum fuel for use in a compression ignition (CI) engine. The process preferably provides a partial transesterification of a mixture of fatty acid methyl esters with at least one alkyl alcohol containing 2 to 8 carbon atoms in the presence of a heterogeneous solid acid catalyst to produce a mixture of the fatty acid methyl esters and alkyl alcohol esters of the fatty acids. | 05-21-2009 |
Don Miller, Auburn Hills, MI US
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| 20080223261 | TABLE ASSEMBLY - The invention comprises a table, comprising: a) a base, the base being suitable for mounting in a vehicle, the base having a collar with one or more base pins along the interior of the collar; b) a pole, the pole being detachably coupled to the base, the pole having with one or more hockey-stick shaped slots at one end corresponding to and capable of receiving the base pins, a first lock/release mechanism for securing the pole to the base, and one or more apertures at an end opposite to the one end; and c) a table top, the table top being detachably coupled to the pillar, the top having a second lock/release mechanism for securing the top to the pillar, the second lock/release mechanism containing one or more elements which engage the one or more apertures on the pole, wherein the base, the pole and the table top combine to form the table. | 09-18-2008 |
Frank B. Miller, Washington, MI US
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| 20090000765 | Viscous Heater, Refrigerant Compressor and Control - An HVAC system for a vehicle may include a refrigerant compressor and viscous heater located adjacent to one another and driven by a through-shaft. They may be variable capacity, with the capacities controlled by an HVAC controller to provide the desired HVAC output while staying within a maximum torque limit for an accessory drive. | 01-01-2009 |
Gary P. Miller, Canton, MI US
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| 20080208402 | PROCESSOR HEALTH CHECK UTILIZING INTELLIGENT PERIPHERAL - An electronic safety monitor system includes a processor having a main processor and a quizzer unit. The main processor is in communication with the quizzer unit and includes control software and independent plausibility check software. The control software configures the main processor to output a control signal corresponding to a driver demand input signal. The independent plausibility check software configures the main processor to output an enable signal when the control signal correctly corresponds to the driver demand input signal. The quizzer unit is configured to determine if the main processor is correctly executing the control software and the independent plausibility checker software. | 08-28-2008 |
Gerard Miller, Leonard, MI US
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| 20090260377 | HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A heating and air-conditioning system for a motor vehicle, having at least one running-state system having a heat exchanger and a blower to supply an air flow across the heat exchanger; and a stop-state system having a heat carrier loop connected to the running-state heat exchanger, wherein coolant within the heat carrier loop can stream through the running-state heating heat exchanger. The system can include a housing having a stop-state coolant heater or cooler, a pump to move a coolant through the heat carrier loop, a controller to control the pump and the running-state blower (including the use of a temperature sensor), a power supply, which is available in a stopped state, and a blower to supply an air flow across the running-state heat exchanger. The housing can have a connection interface corresponding to running-state air ducts, whereby retroactive installation of the system is facilitated. | 10-22-2009 |
Harry D. Miller, Canton, MI US
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| 20090314593 | DRUM-IN-HAT DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY - A drum-in-hat (DIH) disc brake assembly has a disc service brake, a DIH parking and emergency brake, and a parking brake anchor. A backing plate, an axle flange, and a caliper bracket each have at least two mounting apertures formed therethrough. The parking brake anchor includes a bracket portion having a pair of studs extending axially outwardly therefrom. The studs are structured and configured to extend through the respective mounting apertures of the backing plate, the axle flange, and the caliper bracket for securing the caliper bracket, parking brake anchor, and the backing plate to the axle flange. | 12-24-2009 |
James A. Miller, Whitmore Lake, MI US
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| 20080261085 | Biological Battery or Fuel Cell Utilizing Mitochondria - A battery or fuel cell that includes at least one electrode having a biological component. The biological component may be formed on the cathode and may consist of a material including mitochondria. | 10-23-2008 |
James E. Miller, Troy, MI US
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| 20100213110 | Oil-Sludge Filtration System With Aeration Pump - A system for consolidating and removing contaminate such as paint sludge or oils from a fluid mixture. A contaminate tank receives a supply of the fluid mixture containing contaminate from a source such as a manufacturing line where overspray of paints or cleaning solutions containing washed away oils are collected. A free floating weir floats on the surface of the contaminate tank and mechanically separates and removes contaminate from a surface of the contaminate tank and concentrates the contaminate in a consolidation tank. In the consolidation tanks the contaminate is further separated and collected for disposal. | 08-26-2010 |
Jeffery R. Miller, Gaines, MI US
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| 20090110497 | CUTTER FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH AN ARBOR - A cutter is for driven engagement with a driving device of an arbor. The cutter includes a shank portion having a central axis and extends along the central axis between a first end and a second end. A cutting portion extends from the first end of the shank portion. The shank portion defines an entry channel extending from the second end for guiding the driving device of the arbor during insertion of the shank portion into the arbor. The shank portion also defines a retaining channel extending from the entry channel for selectively retaining the driving device of the arbor. Each of the entry and retaining channels have a trough portion extending toward the central axis. The trough portions of each of the entry and retaining channels have a common configuration for slideably receiving the driving device. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090110500 | CUTTER FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH AN ARBOR - A cutter is for driven engagement with an arbor having one of an extending member and a pair of set screws. The cutter includes a shank portion having a central axis and a cutting portion extending from the shank portion along the central axis. A retaining recess is formed in the shank portion for selectively receiving the extending member of the arbor when the arbor is configured to have the driving device. A pair of flats are each formed in the shank portion for engaging the set screws when the arbor is configured to have the set screws. One of the flats extends in a first plane and the other of the flats extends in a second plane perpendicular to the first plane. | 04-30-2009 |
Jerry E. Miller, Traverse City, 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 |
John M. Miller, Cedar, MI US
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| 20100273061 | Low-inductive impedance, thermally decoupled, radii-modulated electrode core - An energy-storage device electrode core is disclosed that features relatively low-inductive impedance (and thus low equivalent series resistance (ESR)). Also disclosed is an energy-storage device electrode core that features a radii-modulated electrode core that forms extra vias to facilitate efficient heat removal away from the electrode, thus improving the performance and capabilities of an energy-storage device so equipped. The internal electrode core heat-removal vias are defined by the modulation patterns that in turn define the size and layout of the folds in the electrode, which are circumferentially collapsed about the center axis of the electrode core. | 10-28-2010 |
John W. Miller, Waterford, MI US
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| 20100063608 | Method and System for Programmable Numerical Control - A method of controlling a machine tool and other controlled devices, as well as a programmable numerical control (PNC) system, are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the method of controlling includes receiving a first part program at a programmable logic controller (PLC), and storing the first part program in a string array library of a memory portion of the PLC. The method further includes communicating information between the PLC and an operator interface regarding the first part program, and providing a first signal from the PLC to a first port so as to cause the first machine tool to be operated in accordance with the first part program. Also, in at least some embodiments, the PNC system allows for control of multiple machine tools and/or other controlled devices, by way of one or more part programs, and/or for editing of a part program while that program is being executed. | 03-11-2010 |
Josef Miller, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20100203169 | Composition and Method of Treating Side Effects From Antibiotic Treatment - A method of treating side effects of antibiotic treatment includes the step of internally administering an antibiotic that is capable of inducing hearing loss in a mammal. The method further includes the step of internally administering a composition to the mammal in conjunction with administration of the antibiotic. The composition includes a biologically effective amount of at least one scavenger of singlet oxygen, vitamin E, vitamin C, and a vasodilator comprising magnesium. The combination of vitamins and the vasodilator comprising magnesium, in the biologically effective amounts, provides an effective treatment for treating side effects of antibiotic treatment. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100215746 | PREVENTION OF CISPLATIN INDUCED DEAFNESS - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the protection and restoration of hearing. In particular, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention of chemical (e.g., cisplatin) induced deafness. The present invention thus provides methods of improving the outcome of subjects treated with cisplatin. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100305075 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF TREATING HEARING LOSS - A composition for treating hearing loss includes components that function through different biological mechanisms to provide an additive effect that is greater than the effect of the individual components alone. The composition includes a biologically effective amount of vitamin E for inhibiting propagation of lipid peroxidation that contributes to hearing loss. The composition also includes a biologically effective amount of a salicylate for reducing hydroxyl radicals that contribute to hearing loss. A method of treating hearing loss includes the step of internally administering the composition, as described above, to a mammal within three days of trauma to a middle or inner ear of the mammal. In other words, the composition is effective even when administered as late as three days after trauma to a middle or inner ear of a mammal. | 12-02-2010 |
Josef M. Miller, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20090155390 | Composition and method of treating temporary and permanent hearing loss - A composition for treating permanent and temporary hearing loss includes components that function through different biological mechanisms to provide an additive effect that is equal to or greater than a sum of the effect of the individual components. The composition includes a biologically effective amount of at least one scavenger of singlet oxygen, a donor antioxidant, a third antioxidant, and a vasodilator. A method of treating hearing loss includes the step of internally administering the composition including a biologically effective amount of the at least one scavenger of singlet oxygen, the donor antioxidant, the third antioxidant, and the vasodilator to a mammal within three days of trauma to a middle or inner ear of the mammal. | 06-18-2009 |
Joseph Tholl Miller, West Bloomfield, MI US
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| 20100328719 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUSTAINABLE PRINTING - A sustainable printing system includes an advertisement record having an information relating to a printable advertisement, a user record having information relating to a particular user, a printer for generating a visual output on a paper, a user interface in communication with the printer, the user interface including a processor for configuring the visual output generated by the printer in response to a comparison between the advertisement record and the user record. | 12-30-2010 |
Kenneth James Miller, Canton, MI US
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| 20080242498 | HYBRID VEHICLE INTEGRATED TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A transmission for an alternatively powered vehicle includes an accessory unit selectively powered by at least one of an engine and a motor associated with the transmission. Clutches are used to selectively engage and disengage the engine and motor with the accessory unit. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20100218916 | PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE SECONDARY COOLING SYSTEM - A system for utilizing heat generated by a component of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle includes a first component having a first coolant system extending therethrough. The first coolant circulation system includes a first radiator. The system also includes a second component having a second coolant circulation system extending therethrough. The second coolant circulation system is in fluid communication with the first coolant circulation system. The first coolant system is configured is to selectively direct heated coolant from the first component to the second component. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100229837 | EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME - A method for controlling an automotive canister purge valve in fluid communication with an evaporative canister includes selecting a purge flow rate of increase for the purge valve based on a hydrocarbon concentration in a fluid stream exiting the evaporative canister, and operating the purge valve based on the selected rate. | 09-16-2010 |
Kent A. Miller, Pinckney, MI US
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| 20100132504 | APPARATUS FOR COOLING AND LUBRICATING AN OFF-AXIS MOTOR/GENERATOR IN A TRANSMISSION HAVING TWO MOTOR/GENERATORS - The present invention provides a hybrid transmission with two motor/generators, one being “on-axis” and sharing an axis of rotation with an input and output shaft of the transmission, and another being “off-axis” with a distinct axis of rotation from that of the first motor/generator. The transmission is adapted for cooling and lubricating the off-axis motor/generator, and includes a case at least partially defining a manifold. A transmission cover is mounted to the case such that the off-axis motor/generator is retained therebetween. The transmission cover at least partially defines an oil passage. The manifold is adapted to transfer oil onto a bearing device so that the bearing device is lubricated. Oil is also transferred through the oil passage and onto a torque transfer device such that the torque transfer device is lubricated. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100203753 | ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION WIRE CONNECTOR - An electronic communication wire connecting an input speed sensor and a computer controller in a transmission system is provided. The electronic communication wire connects at one end to the input speed sensor through a first aperture in the transmission case and at the other end to the computer controller through a second aperture in the transmission case. Thus, the electronic communication wire is attached at both ends to internal devices but it partially exists external to the transmission case along the length of the electronic communication wire. The connection between the electronic communication wire and the input speed sensor is sealed with at least a single O-ring while the connection between the electronic communication wire and the computer controller is sealed with at least a pair of O-rings. A method of electronically connecting the input speed sensor and the computer controller externally of the transmission case is also provided. | 08-12-2010 |
Kevin B. Miller, Lawton, MI US
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| 20090065455 | STEMWARE HOLDER FOR AN AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER - A stemware holder for holding a stem of a stemware in a wire-frame dish rack. The dish rack comprises a bottom wall formed by wires with multiple tines extending from the bottom wall. The stemware holder comprises a stem holder configured to hold the stem, a rack mount configured to couple the stem holder to the dish rack, and a radial lock configured to releasably hold the stem holder at multiple radial positions relative to an axis generally perpendicular to the bottom wall when the stemware holder is mounted to the rack. | 03-12-2009 |
Kevin L. Miller, Ida, MI US
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| 20100068905 | EXTENSION-TYPE SPARK PLUG - An extension-type spark plug includes an upper terminal stud and a lower terminal stud axially spaced from one another in electrical communication with one another. An upper tubular insulator having a through cavity surrounds at least a portion of the upper terminal stud. A lower insulator constructed of a separate piece of material from the upper insulator has a through cavity surrounding at least a portion of the lower terminal stud. A spring member is disposed between the upper terminal stud and the lower terminal stud and biases the upper terminal stud and the lower member away from one another. The spring member allows the upper terminal stud to move axially under an externally applied force sufficient to overcome the bias imparted by the spring member and maintains electrical communication between said upper terminal stud and said lower terminal stud. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100201245 | SPARK PLUG HAVING A PLASTIC UPPER INSULATOR AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION - A spark plug and method of construction thereof is provided. The spark plug includes a metal shell having a through cavity, a lower insulator and a plastic upper insulator. The lower insulator is received in the through cavity and has a through passage with a center electrode received therein. A ground electrode is operatively attached to the shell in spaced relation from the ground electrode to provide a spark gap. The plastic upper insulator has a distal end received in the through cavity of the shell and a terminal end extending axially outwardly from the shell. The upper insulator has a through passage extending between the terminal end and the distal end. An elongate conductive member is received in the through passage of the upper insulator and is configured for electrical communication with the center electrode. | 08-12-2010 |
Kyle Geary Miller, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20110049871 | SELF ALIGNING COUPLING - A self aligning coupling system for aligning one end of tubing to another end of tubing is disclosed. The self aligning coupling system can include a first coupling member which is engageable with a second coupling member, each coupling member being generally cylindrical and having a flange projecting axially from a first segment of a circumference thereof and a flange-free portion defined by a remainder of the circumference. The first and second coupling members are configured so that when the first coupling member is engaged with the second coupling member, the flange of the first coupling member contacts the flange-free portion of the second coupling member and the flange of the second coupling member contacts the flange-free portion of the first coupling member. | 03-03-2011 |
Larry D. Miller, Rochester, MI US
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| 20090000607 | BALANCED PULLEY ASSEMBLY FOR COMPOUND ARCHERY BOWS, AND BOWS INCORPORATING THAT ASSEMBLY - A compound bow includes a first and second pulley, each of which is operative, when the bow is drawn, to unwind a portion of a bow string from a bow string groove and to take up a portion of a bow cable so as to decrease its effective length. At least one of the pulleys includes a cable controller which operates to modify the rate at which the effective length of the bow cable is decreasing so that during an initial portion of the draw of the bow, the rate is greater than it would be in the absence of the controller, and during a second portion of the draw, the rate is less than it would be in the absence of the controller. Use of the controller provides a bow which has an inherently balanced draw. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090105049 | EXERCISE DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE STRIDE - An exercise device providing a running and stepping foot action is configured to have an adjustable stride length which may be varied and reconfigured by a user while the device is in operation. The device effectively decouples the horizontal and vertical paths of travel of a user's foot. In this regard, the device includes a foot link which moves in a substantially horizontal path of travel under the control of a reciprocating link which engages a portion of the foot link. A control link engages another portion of the foot link and moves it in a substantially vertical direction under control of a crank assembly. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100252013 | DUAL FEED-OUT ARCHERY CAM - An archery bow includes a cam assembly rotatably supported at a pivot axis on a limb of the bow. The cam assembly includes a primary string feed-out which operates to feed out a length of a bowstring as the bow is drawn. The cam assembly includes a control system associated with a secondary string feed-out. The control system is operative, during the time the bow is being drawn and the primary string is being fed out, to control the effective length of a secondary portion of the string such that during an initial portion of the draw of the bow, the effective length of that secondary portion decreases and so that during a subsequent portion of the draw, the effective length increases. The controller thereby operates to modify the force draw profile of the bow so as to increase the amount of energy stored therein during the initial portion of the draw. | 10-07-2010 |
Linda C. Miller, Birmingham, MI US
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| 20080272019 | CONVERTIBLE FAUX BIRTHDAY CAKE AND DECORATIVE GIFT BOX - A faux decorative cake having an internally hollowed body and a lid releasably engageable with the body for revealing, an open interior. A plurality of candle receiving portions are associated with a top surface of the body, each of the receiving portions having a specified shape and size and including an interiorly defined aperture and to which is selectively and interfittingly engaged an associated candle, such as in a first display configuration. The candles are removable in a further display configuration and the body inverted so that the candle receiving portions double as pedestal supports for the article in a further product holding and decorative display fashion. | 11-06-2008 |
Michael J. Miller, Macomb, MI US
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| 20090144002 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING FAULTS IN A CURRENT SENSING DEVICE - A method and article of manufacture are provided to monitor a sensing system operative to monitor electrical current in a transmission line between an electrical storage device and an electrical machine. The sensing system comprises first and second sensors, operative to monitor first and second ranges of electrical current. The method comprises determining outputs of the first and second sensors are valid, and comparing outputs of the first and second sensors when current is substantially zero. The method comprises comparing magnitudes of the outputs of the first and second sensors when the monitored electrical current, and monitoring polarity of each of the outputs of the first and second sensors. | 06-04-2009 |
Michael James Miller, White Lake, MI US
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| 20100120542 | Shuttle Vent Valve - A vent valve for a constant velocity joint is disclosed. The vent valve may generally include a body disposed in a bore of the cover which is axially movable in the bore and allows fluid flow through the bore, a first umbrella portion associated with a side of the body which defines a first gap between a first surface of the cover and the first umbrella portion, and a second umbrella portion associated with an opposite side of the body which defines a second gap between a second surface of the cover and the second umbrella portion. | 05-13-2010 |
Michael R. Miller, Livonia, MI US
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| 20100147243 | AUTOMOTIVE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM - An air induction system for an engine of a vehicle, comprising of a conduit configured to convey intake air to the engine; and a fitting arranged at an inlet end of the conduit, the fitting formed from a different material than the conduit, the fitting configured to interface with a structural support element of the vehicle. | 06-17-2010 |
Nathan Miller, Canton, MI US
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| 20110068248 | Top Mount Mast Antenna Reinforcement - A mounting apparatus for a top mount mast antenna includes a secondary mounting bracket positioned below the fender panel to stabilize the antenna attachment screws extending through the antenna base into the fender panel of the automotive vehicle on which the antenna is mounted. The secondary mounting bracket is formed with a generally circular reinforcement collar that projects upwardly through the opening in the fender panel. The reinforcement collar has opposing retention tabs that pass through recesses formed in the opening. A rotation of the secondary mounting bracket within the opening rotates the retention tabs to a position overlying the fender panel, and moves deformable bosses into alignment with the screw holes in the fender panel. The rotation of the secondary mounting bracket is halted by the engagement of a closed side of the bosses with a flange of material created by the piercing of the screw holes. | 03-24-2011 |
Paul Alan Miller, Cement City, MI US
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| 20080311239 | Apparatus for Blow Molding - An apparatus for blow molding wherein at least one panel insert comprises the molding surfaces of at least one mold component, the depth of at least one panel insert within a recess of the mold component is adjustable in predetermined increments while the panel insert is retained in the recess of the mold component. In one embodiment, relative depth of the panel insert is determined by abutment of stepped seating surfaces comprising at least one indexable post and stepped support surfaces comprising the insert. In a second embodiment, relative depth of the panel insert is determined by abutment of a seating surface comprising at least one indexable rod and a support surface comprising the insert, the seating surface comprising plural longitudinal flats, each flat offset from the rod centerline by different distances, relative depth of the panel insert being determined by abutment of the support surface with a selected flat. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090155400 | Apparatus for Blow Molding - An apparatus for blow molding comprises a mold component comprising at least one shell member having a semi-cylindrical recess for receiving a cavity sub-assembly having molding surfaces, the cavity sub-assembly being installed in the recess by sliding rotation to a seating position exposing the molding surfaces, and releasable retaining means for restraining the cavity sub-assembly at the seating position whereby the cavity sub-assembly is retained in the recess, the cavity sub-assembly, shell member and retaining means being effective to the cavity sub-assembly to be installed in and removed from the shell member is retained in the clamp unit of a blow molding machine and the retaining means being adapted to restrain and release the cavity sub-assembly without use of tools. The retaining means comprising at least one pin member for engaging the cavity sub-assembly and shell member to restrain the cavity sub-assembly from sliding rotation at the seating position. | 06-18-2009 |
Paul E. Miller, Spring Lake, MI US
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| 20090267865 | Field Antenna - A field antenna comprises an antenna assembly and an optional mast assembly. The antenna assembly can comprise two antenna portions coupled to a feedcone assembly as a single foldable unit. The mast assembly can comprise a unitary telescoping mast. The field antenna can be part of an antenna kit that can be disassembled and packed in a transit bag for storage and transport. The antenna assembly can be used as a field antenna alone, or can be selectively mounted to the mast assembly or a vehicle. | 10-29-2009 |
Rachel Miller, Holt, MI US
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| 20100192258 | Enzyme Directed Oil Biosynthesis In Microalgae - The present invention is related to biosynthetic oil compositions and methods of making thereof. In some embodiments, the invention relates to the use of endogenous enzymes in plants capable of synthesizing oil. In preferred embodiments, said plants are algae. In further embodiments, said algae are from the family | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100255550 | Regulatory Factors Controlling Oil Biosynthesis In Microalgae And Their Use - The production of transgenic plant oils is described by transfecting plant host cells with heterologous transcription inducers. Such inducers are specific for endogenous biosynthetic plant oil genes, such that the inducers induce an overexpression of the plant oil genes. The overexpressed gene product (i.e., for example, diacylglycerol transferase) thereby results in a increased intracellular production of a plant oil (i.e., for example, triacylglycerol). In one embodiment, the transfected plant host cell can be a plant algae species (i.e., for example, | 10-07-2010 |
Rick Miller, Rochester Hills, MI US
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| 20100001554 | VEHICLE BODY PASS-THROUGH STRUCTURE - A vehicle body pass-through structure is basically provided with a seal member, a rigid mounting member and a grommet. The seal member includes a first side, a second side and an access opening extending through the seal member between the first side and the second side. The rigid mounting member overlies the second side of the seal member so that the access opening of the seal member aligns with an attachment aperture of the mounting member. The grommet includes a first open end portion, a second open end portion, and a passageway extending between the first open end portion and the second open end portion. The first open end portion is disposed in the attachment aperture of the mounting member. | 01-07-2010 |
Risa Miller, Royal Oak, MI US
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| 20080260806 | Personal hygiene compositions and methods - A personal hygiene composition, which may be coated on a towelette, comprises an astringent, a humectant, and a botanical extract. In some embodiments, the botanical extract can be selected from the group consisting of | 10-23-2008 |
Robert Andrew Miller, Plymouth, MI US
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| 20090289579 | AMBIENT LED LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - In at least one embodiment, an ambient lighting system comprising a lighting module and a controller is provided. The lighting module is configured to drive a light emitting device (LED) arrangement to display a desired ambient color in response to a lighting control signal and to transmit a lighting status signal providing diagnostic information for one of the lighting module and the LED arrangement. The controller is configured to transmit the lighting control signal including first digital data indicative of the desired ambient color and a feed signal for powering the lighting module on a bi-directional data communication bus between the controller and the lighting module. The controller is further configured to receive the lighting status signal on the bi-directional data communication bus. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100052536 | AMBIENT LED LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An ambient lighting system in a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a lighting module and a central controller. The lighting module is configured for electrical connection to the vehicle and for driving at least one light emitting diode (LED) arrangement to display a desired ambient color and intensity. The central controller is configured to transmit a roll call command on a data communication bus to the lighting module to determine whether the lighting module is electrically connected to the vehicle. | 03-04-2010 |
Robert O. Miller, Rochester, MI US
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| 20100064614 | Re-usable radiative thermal insulation - Commercial metalized plastic film, in the form of discarded containers or container stock, is collected, cleaned, shredded and packaged, to produce an insulating layer having a high thermal resistance, or R-value, no outgassing of volatile compounds at habitable temperatures, and multiple reusability after deployment. Each step in the sequence is designed to minimize unit cost of the process, as well as maximize the thermal resistance of the finished product. The invention largely avoids disintegration of the recycled material, and hence utilizes the embedded energy already present in the construction of the original film. | 03-18-2010 |
Ronald H. Miller, Saline, MI US
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| 20090310380 | CONCEALED ILLUMINATED CENTER HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP (CHMSL) - A vehicle including a center high mount stop lamp (CHMSL). The vehicle includes a vehicle body panel formed of a light emitting material of a predetermined color, including a first surface area, and coated with a paint of a predetermined color. A CHMSL housing may be mounted on one side of the vehicle body panel, and one or more light sources may be disposable adjacent or within the CHMSL housing for emitting light through a second surface area of the vehicle body panel when the light source is turned on, with the second surface area being smaller than the first surface area. | 12-17-2009 |
Ronald Hugh Miller, Saline, MI US
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| 20080312788 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLES - Signals indicative of the identity and location of vehicle occupants are broadcast and received. Received signals are inspected for identity information. Indications are made as to whether received identity information matches stored identity information. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090207043 | WIRELESS, INFRASTRUCTURELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES AND METHOD FOR THE SAME - The present invention is a wireless, infrastructureless, communication system for vehicle to vehicle data transfer over a 900 MHz frequency over a substantially 360° radius of view over a predetermined range, preferably about 8 miles. Each vehicle is equipped with a geo-position system, a warning alert system, at least one sensor to produce a data signal indicative of vehicle operation conditions, a micro-chip set and a transceiver. The invention further includes methods to communicate over a wireless, infrastructureless communication system for vehicle to vehicle data transfer over the described system. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090296955 | VEHICLE AUDIO SYSTEM HAVING PORTABLE POWERED SPEAKER FOR CONNECTING A PORTABLE ENTERTAINMENT DEVICE - A vehicle audio system includes an interior trim panel having an opening with a speaker module removably secured therein and having a speaker electrically connected to the vehicle audio system when the speaker module is positioned within the opening. The speaker module includes an interface for receiving an audio signal from a linked portable electronic device for playing the audio signal through the speaker when the speaker module is removed from the interior trim panel opening and electrically disconnected from the vehicle audio system, and for playing the audio signal through the vehicle audio system when the speaker module is positioned within the interior trim panel. The speaker module may include an energy storage device and/or generator, such as a dynamo or solar cell, to power the speaker and play audio from a linked digital media player and/or recharge an electronic device, such as a media player or cell phone. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100283593 | Wireless Seatbelt Monitoring System - A wireless seatbelt monitoring system and method is provided for informing a driver that a seatbelt that should be latched is unlatched. The system includes a wireless seatbelt assembly having a buckle equipped with a piezoelectric element and a transmitter. The transmitter sends a wireless seatbelt status signal when the seatbelt assembly is buckled by harvesting energy during the insertion process. The wireless seatbelt status signal is transmitted to a dedicated repeater module, which retransmits the wireless seatbelt status signal to a receiver. Based upon the wireless seatbelt status signal, the system informs the driver of the status of the seatbelt assemblies audibly, visually, or both. | 11-11-2010 |
Russell Paul Miller, Fowlerville, MI US
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| 20090301599 | Apparatus and method - A machine ( | 12-10-2009 |
Scott A. Miller, Commerce Twp, MI US
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| 20100303636 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN AUXILIARY PUMP FOR A TRANSMISSION - A method of operating an auxiliary pump for an electrically variable transmission includes purging the auxiliary pump when an auxiliary pump temperature is below a minimum operating temperature and above a minimum purge temperature. The auxiliary pump fluid temperature and the minimum purge temperature are determined based upon the transmission fluid temperature and the ambient temperature. | 12-02-2010 |
Scott G. Miller, Canton, MI US
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| 20100301631 | LOCKOUT FEATURE FOR FULL OPEN HINGE - A hinge mechanism having a vehicle bracket that includes a pawl engagement member extending therefrom. A horizontally-rotating swing arm is rotatably coupled with the vehicle bracket. The hinge mechanism includes a pawl with an engagement portion and an abutment portion. The pawl is connected with the swing arm and operable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. A door bracket is rotatably coupled with the swing arm. A lever actuation member extends from the door bracket and is aligned to engage the abutment portion of the pawl. | 12-02-2010 |
Scott M. Miller, Middleville, MI US
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| 20090293773 | WORKSURFACE ASSEMBLY - A worksurface assembly includes a support structure and a top portion that is movable relative to the support structure. The worksurface assembly may include a mounting rail configured to support various accessory units. A utility supply system is provided, and the top portion of the worksurface assembly may be moved to provide access to the utility supply system. A mechanism provides for controlled movement of the top portion of the worksurface assembly relative to the support structure. | 12-03-2009 |
Steven Miller, Livonia, MI US
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| 20100301601 | FLUID COUPLING FOR A DIRECT INJECTION ENGINE - A fluid coupling for a fuel system in a direct injection internal combustion engine having a body with a ball portion and a fluid passageway extending through the ball portion. The body also includes external threads which extend concentrically around the ball. A tube has an outwardly flared end while both a ferrule and a nut are disposed over the tube. The nut includes internal threads which threadably engage the external threads on the body so that, upon tightening, the nut compresses the outwardly flared portion of the tube in between the ferrule and the ball thus sealingly coupling the tube to the body in fluid communication with the passageway formed through the ball. | 12-02-2010 |
Steven J. Miller, Livonia, MI US
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| 20100300406 | FUEL SYSTEM FOR A DIRECT INJECTION INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A fuel system for a direct injection internal combustion engine having a fuel rail and at least one annular cup secured to the fuel rail so that fuel from the fuel rail flows into the cup. A direct injection fuel injector has a portion axially insertable into the fuel cup to a connected position. A recessed channel on the fuel injector registers with a slot in the annular cup when in the connected position so that a U-shaped clip insertable into the cup slots and the fuel injector channels secures the fuel injector and cup together against axial movement. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100300409 | FUEL SYSTEM FOR A DIRECT INJECTION INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A fuel system for a direct injection engine having a fuel rail and a plurality of direct injection fuel injector assemblies mounted to the fuel rail. Each fuel injector assembly includes a mounting surface and a dampener made of a resilient material is disposed around this mounting surface. A bracket is secured to the engine and has a recess for each fuel injector assembly. Each fuel injector assembly is positioned in its associated recess so that at least a portion of the dampener is sandwiched between the fuel injector assembly mounting surface and a complementary mounting surface formed on the recess. A holder secures the injector assembly in its associated recess. | 12-02-2010 |
Steven R. Miller, Clarkston, MI US
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| 20100154955 | DRIVE AXLE WITH AIR PASSAGE FOR TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM - A drive axle assembly includes a non-rotating spindle having a cylindrical body defining an internal cavity and an axle shaft assembly mounted within the internal cavity for rotation about an axis. A seal assembly is positioned within the internal cavity to provide a sealed chamber between the axle shaft assembly and the non-rotating spindle. A first air passage is formed within the cylindrical body and includes an air inlet to be in fluid communication with an air supply and an air outlet in fluid communication with the sealed chamber. A second air passage is formed within the axle shaft assembly and receives air input from the sealed chamber and includes an air output to be associated with at least one tire. | 06-24-2010 |
Steven Ray Miller, Clarkston, MI US
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| 20100147429 | TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED WHEEL SEAL - An axle assembly includes a non-rotating component and a wheel hub supported for rotation relative to the non-rotating component about an axis. The wheel hub includes a hub air passage that has a hub inlet and a hub outlet to be fluidly connected to at least one tire. An air chamber is formed at least in part between the non-rotating component and the wheel hub. The air chamber receives air flow from an air source and directs air flow into the hub inlet. A seal assembly engages the wheel hub to seal the air chamber. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110162773 | TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED WHEEL SEAL - An axle assembly includes a non-rotating component and a wheel hub supported for rotation relative to the non-rotating component about an axis. The wheel hub includes a hub air passage that has a hub inlet and a hub outlet to be fluidly connected to at least one tire. An air chamber is formed at least in part between the non-rotating component and the wheel hub. The air chamber receives air flow from an air source and directs air flow into the hub inlet. A seal assembly engages the wheel hub to seal the air chamber. | 07-07-2011 |
Stuart Miller, Kalamazoo, MI US
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| 20100186596 | AIR CLEANER WITH SNOW BYPASS VALVE - An air cleaner for a motor vehicle includes a housing having an air inlet opening, an air outlet opening, a secondary air inlet opening and at least one peripheral wall defining a chamber therein. An air filter element is provided and received into the chamber and positioned to separate the air inlet opening from the air outlet opening. A vacuum actuated valve is provided in the secondary air inlet opening of the housing and is in communication with a secondary air portion of a dirty face of the filter element. The valve configured and adapted to automatically change from a closed to an open state when a vacuum in the housing increases to a predetermined vacuum value and then to close when the vacuum decreases below the predetermined value, thereby permitting the vehicle engine to continue to operate even though airflow in the primary air intake may be obstructed. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110139110 | AIR PILLOW FLOW GUIDANCE AND ACOUSTIC COUNTERMEASURE SYSTEM FOR AN AIR INTAKE TRACT - An air pillow system for an air intake tract includes a plurality of inwardly extending ribs arranged in a distally spaced arrangement and defining a plurality of peripherally closed air pillow pockets. Each pocket has an open end opening towards an airflow stream to be guided. Each rib is configured with an inwardly extending length selected to correlate with a boundary of a low-loss airflow glide path. The air pillows operate to guide the airflow stream along the low-loss airflow glide path with reduced airflow stream turbulence and airflow pressure loss. | 06-16-2011 |
Ted James Miller, Milan, MI US
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| 20100102775 | Retractable Overhead Charging Cord Dispenser - The present invention is generally directed to a retractable overhead charging cord dispenser which has multi-positioning capability to provide plug-in electric power to PHEVs parked at various positions in a garage or the like. An illustrative embodiment of the retractable overhead charging cord dispenser includes an arm assembly, a cord guide arm carried by the arm assembly, a cord storage device provided in the arm assembly and a retractable charging cord extendable from the cord storage device and extending through and protruding from the cord guide arm. | 04-29-2010 |
Thomas R. Miller, St. Joseph, MI US
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| 20100177987 | HANGER WITH BAG CLOSURE SECTION - A gift bag includes aesthetically-covered opposing sides defining an opening, and a hanger attached to a side. The hanger is stamped from flat sheet material and includes a first section with adhesive for attaching to the side, a holding portion shaped to engage a support for display prior to being purchased, and a flexible closure portion with additional adhesive for attaching to the side. Thus the hanger both facilitates displaying the bag and also closing the bag to improve presentation of a gifted item in the bag (and to prevent the item from falling out of the bag). Methods related to same are also disclosed and claimed. | 07-15-2010 |
Timothy H. Miller, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20090100735 | OPTICAL SIGHT - An optical sight is provided and may include a housing, at least one optic supported by the housing, and a fiber supported by the housing and selectively supplying light to the at least one optic. A sleeve may be supported by the housing and may include an opening that selectively exposes the fiber to vary an amount of light supplied to the at least one optic and a cover extending over the opening and movable with the sleeve relative to the fiber. | 04-23-2009 |
Todd Robert Miller, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20090139223 | FUEL EFFICIENT HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING - A hydraulic power steering system that maintains proportional pressure control between an input side of a gear and assist pressures internal to the steering gear by relying upon a control valve. A pressure differential is maintained between the input side of a gear and assist pressures internal to the steering gear throughout certain events. Those events include running the pump to fully charge the accumulator, idling the pump after fully charging the accumulator, discharging pressure from the fully charged accumulator at an onset of a steering event having a demand for steering load, recovering the discharged pressure of the accumulator by running the pump after turning on the pump at the onset of the steering event, and opening the relief valve in the valve manifold during the steering event. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20100257854 | FUEL EFFICIENT HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING - A hydraulic power steering system that maintains proportional pressure control between an input side of a gear and assist pressures internal to the steering gear by relying upon a control valve. A pressure differential is maintained between the input side of a gear and assist pressures internal to the steering gear throughout certain events. Those events include running the pump to fully charge the accumulator, idling the pump after fully charging the accumulator, discharging pressure from the fully charged accumulator at an onset of a steering event having a demand for steering load, recovering the discharged pressure of the accumulator by running the pump after turning on the pump at the onset of the steering event, and opening the relief valve in the valve manifold during the steering event. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100257855 | FUEL EFFICIENT HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING - A hydraulic power steering system that maintains proportional pressure control between an input side of a gear and assist pressures internal to the steering gear by relying upon a control valve. A pressure differential is maintained between the input side of a gear and assist pressures internal to the steering gear throughout certain events. Those events include running the pump to fully charge the accumulator, idling the pump after fully charging the accumulator, discharging pressure from the fully charged accumulator at an onset of a steering event having a demand for steering load, recovering the discharged pressure of the accumulator by running the pump after turning on the pump at the onset of the steering event, and opening the relief valve in the valve manifold during the steering event. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100258375 | FUEL EFFICIENT HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING - A hydraulic power steering system that maintains proportional pressure control between an input side of a gear and assist pressures internal to the steering gear by relying upon a control valve. A pressure differential is maintained between the input side of a gear and assist pressures internal to the steering gear throughout certain events. Those events include running the pump to fully charge the accumulator, idling the pump after fully charging the accumulator, discharging pressure from the fully charged accumulator at an onset of a steering event having a demand for steering load, recovering the discharged pressure of the accumulator by running the pump after turning on the pump at the onset of the steering event, and opening the relief valve in the valve manifold during the steering event. | 10-14-2010 |
William L. Miller, Birmingham, MI US
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| 20090317653 | METHOD OF COMPACTING A FIRST POWDER MATERIAL AND A SECOND POWDER MATERIAL - One embodiment includes providing a first layer including a first powder material and a second layer including a second powder material over the first layer, and compacting the first powder material and the second powder material using at least a first magnetic field. | 12-24-2009 |