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Patrick Joseph

Patrick Joseph Bierschenk, Dallas, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080298728METHOD FOR MAKING A SEMI-RIGID FLEXIBLE FILM PACK FOR MULTI-PACKS - A semi-rigid flexible film pack for multi-packs, and method for manufacturing same, constructed from a gusseted bag. The invention provides for modifying a gusseted bag, heat sealing the gussets to their respective side walls, loading said gusseted bag with product, and then sealing the open end of the gusseted bag with a single sheet or web. The method of making this package is economical yet provides for a semi-rigid container ideal for use with single-serve pillow bags.12-04-2008
20090232424METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A FLAT BOTTOM PILLOW POUCH - The present invention discloses a flat bottom pillow pouch that can stand upright on its bottom transverse seal. The flat bottom pillow bag can be made from the same film as a standard pillow pouch and requires less film than prior art stand up packages. The flat bottom pillow pouch disclosed herein has no gussets.09-17-2009
20110094192Method and Apparatus for Compacting Product - A method for compacting a slug of product and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes collecting weighed product in an intermediate settling device to form a compact slug of product. The device can comprise a single settling chamber or can comprise multiple settling chambers which are axially rotatable. The slug can be compacting by jostling and/or vibrating the settling device. Thereafter, the product is discharged to a packaging apparatus. Because the product in the final package is denser, a smaller package can be utilized reducing manufacturing and shipping costs.04-28-2011
20110280504Semi-Rigid Flexible Film Pack for Multi-Packs - A semi-rigid flexible film pack for multi-packs, and method for manufacturing same, constructed from a gusseted bag. The invention provides for modifying a gusseted bag, heat sealing the gussets to their respective side walls, loading said gusseted bag with product, and then sealing the open end of the gusseted bag with a single sheet or web. The method of making this package is economical yet provides for a semi-rigid container ideal for use with single-serve pillow bags.11-17-2011
20120055120METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A FLAT BOTTOM PILLOW POUCH - The present invention discloses a flat bottom pillow pouch that can stand upright on its bottom transverse seal. The flat bottom pillow bag can be made from the same film as a standard pillow pouch and requires less film than prior art stand up packages. The flat bottom pillow pouch disclosed herein has no gussets.03-08-2012

Patent applications by Patrick Joseph Bierschenk, Dallas, TX US

Patrick Joseph Dwan, Canton, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110276218WIRELESS VEHICLE SERVICING - Various embodiments include methods, systems, and computer-program products for wireless vehicle servicing. Instructions for performing a vehicle servicing operation may be received at a servicing terminal. Further, vehicle servicing operation data based on the instructions and data communication rules for communicating data to a vehicle computing system may be received. Servicing request data stored in computer-readable media may be generated and may include the vehicle servicing operation data and the one or more data communication rules. The servicing request data may be transmitted to the vehicle computing system and servicing return data may be received. Servicing status information may be presented on the servicing terminal based on the servicing return data.11-10-2011
20110276219EMBEDDED VEHICLE DATA RECORDING TOOLS FOR VEHICLE SERVICING - Various embodiments include tools for vehicle data recording for vehicle servicing. A methods, a computer for installation in a vehicle, and a computer program product may be provided for recording diagnostic vehicle data. An input may be received from memory including a plurality of vehicle data recording parameters which comprise a vehicle data recording configuration. A data recording trigger signal may also be received. Upon receipt of the trigger signal, diagnostic data may be received from one or more vehicle modules over a vehicle network communicating with the computer. The diagnostic data may be based on the vehicle data recording configuration. The diagnostic data may be stored in memory for diagnosing one or more vehicle concerns.11-10-2011
20120029762APPARATUS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR TESTING CONNECTED SERVICES IN A VEHICLE - Various embodiments include tools and methods for diagnosing connected services in a vehicle. Communication with a vehicle computing system in a vehicle may be established. A diagnostic connection to a diagnostics server may also be established. Vehicle information and diagnostic data from one or more connected services may be received from the vehicle computing system and transmitted via a diagnostic connection to the diagnostics server. A connected services diagnostic status for the vehicle may be determined based on the vehicle information and the diagnostic data. The connected services diagnostic status may be received from the server and output to a user.02-02-2012

Patrick Joseph Fenchak, Rochester Hills, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120074729Shutter System for Vehicle Grille - An apparatus for use with a vehicle grille may include a frame, a shutter, and a drive mechanism. The shutter may be connected to the frame and may be pivotable relative thereto between a first position and a second position. The shutter may include a pivot axis and an engagement member. The shutter may restrict airflow through a vehicle grille in the first position and allow airflow through the vehicle grille in the second position. The drive mechanism may drive the shutter between the first and second positions. The drive mechanism may include a drive shaft rotating relative to the frame and a drive member engaging the drive shaft and moving linearly relative to the frame. The drive member may include an arcuate slot slidably engaging the engagement member.03-29-2012

Patrick Joseph Hirl, Minnetonka, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100041117PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ETHANOL AND FOR ENERGY RECOVERY - The present invention is directed to a process for the production of ethanol and energy. The process includes the steps of fermenting a corn mash in an aqueous medium to produce a beer. Next, the beer is distilled to produce ethanol and a whole stillage. The whole stillage is anaerobically digested to produce a biogas and a residue. The biogas is combusted to produce electricity and steam. The electricity and steam are used during the fermentation and distillation process. The residue may further be separated into a liquid fertilizer and top soil residue.02-18-2010

Patent applications by Patrick Joseph Hirl, Minnetonka, MN US

Patrick Joseph Hoban, Iii, Succasunna, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110075616Baseband unit interfacing between baseband section and radio frequency section and method thereof - The baseband unit includes a first Radio Frequency (RF) coverage unit, a second RF coverage unit, and an interface unit. The first RF coverage unit is configured to communicate with RF devices according to a first communication protocol. The second RF coverage unit is configured to communicate with the RF devices according to a second communication protocol different than the first communication protocol. Further, the interface unit is configured to selectively interface one of the first and second coverage units with the RF devices.03-31-2011

Patrick Joseph Sweeney, Ii, Philomont, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090219157APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PLACING RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) ANTENNAS, TAGS, AND/OR INTERROGATORS - In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first support configured to retain a first radio frequency identification antenna. The first radio frequency identification antenna can be configured to send a first reference signal. The apparatus also includes a second support configured to support an object and a movable carriage configured to retain and selectively position a second radio frequency identification antenna. The second radio frequency identification antenna can be configured to receive the first reference signal and can be configured to send a second reference signal to a signal analyzer. The second reference signal can be based on a position of at least one of the first radio frequency identification antenna, the object, or the second radio frequency identification antenna.09-03-2009

Patrick Joseph Zuili, Boca Raton, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110142230REAL-TIME DATA ENCRYPTION - A system and a method for real-time encryption of input data are described. A character numerical value associated with the input data is encrypted. The encoded character numerical value is then associated with a glyph corresponding to the input data. The encoded character numerical value and the glyph are then stored in a database. The encoded character numerical value is further encrypted using an encryption key to obtain an encrypted encoded character numerical value.06-16-2011