Peterson, MI
Blake Peterson, Farmington Hills, MI US
Blake Peterson, Walled Lake, MI US
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20090080995 | VEHICLE CARGO ARRANGEMENT - A vehicle cargo arrangement has a track with an elongated slot and a tie-down assembly. The tie-down assembly includes a tie-down fitting, a retainer coupled to the tie-down fitting to selectively retain the tie-down fitting to the track, and a blocking part. The blocking part is movably coupled with respect to the tie-down fitting between a blocked orientation and an unblocked orientation. The tie-down assembly is removable from the track by rotational movement when the blocking part is in the unblocked orientation. However, the tie-down assembly is not removable from the track by the rotational movement when the blocking part is in the blocked orientation. | 03-26-2009 |
Christopher A. Peterson, Zeeland, MI US
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20160034770 | DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM UTILIZING AN INERTIAL SENSOR - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus configured to adjust a processing function for image data for a vehicle control system. The apparatus comprises an image sensor configured to capture the image data corresponding to a field of view. The image sensor is in communication with a controller which is further in communication with an accelerometer. The controller is operable to receive the image data from the image sensor and receive an acceleration signal from the accelerometer. The accelerometer signal may be utilized to identify a direction of gravity relative to the image sensor. | 02-04-2016 |
Clinton A. Peterson, Holland, MI US
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20100083691 | REFRIGERATION CAPACITY BANKING FOR THERMAL CYCLING - A thermal cycling system includes a structure defining a load space, a heating assembly positioned to heat to the load space, and a cooling assembly positioned to cool the load space. The cooling assembly includes a refrigeration circuit and a banking circuit. The refrigeration circuit has a compressor, a refrigeration condenser, a first refrigeration evaporator in direct thermal communication with the load space, a second refrigeration evaporator in parallel with the first evaporator, and primary refrigerant circulating throughout the refrigeration circuit. The banking circuit is gravity fed and includes a banking condenser, a banking evaporator positioned to cool the load space, and a banking refrigerant circulating throughout the banking circuit. The banking condenser includes a collection reservoir to store liquid banking refrigerant and is in thermal communication with the second refrigeration evaporator. | 04-08-2010 |
Cory Jay Peterson, Rockford, MI US
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20140266337 | NOISE MANAGEMENT METHOD AND CIRCUIT FOR ASYNCHRONOUS SIGNALS - Noise may be reduced by delaying signal propagation outside of a time window when a change in another signal is expected. A time window may be defined between the change of the first clock signal and the change of the second clock signal during which a third signal, such as a data signal, does not propagate through the circuit. When a change occurs in a third signal after the first clock signal change while the first clock signal is at a different level than a second clock signal, propagation of the third signal change may be delayed until a change in the second clock signal is received. Delayed propagation may be achieved through a latch and hold circuit with no metastability. | 09-18-2014 |
Craig Winfield Peterson, West Bloomfield, MI US
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20110165480 | Fuel Cell System And Method Of Using The Same - In at least one embodiment, a fuel cell anode exhaust system includes a fuel cell anode having an input and an output. The system also includes a first conduit loop communicating with the anode input and output. The system also includes a second conduit loop having an input and an output. The input and output communicate with the first conduit loop. A gas separator is disposed on the second conduit loop for purifying an exhaust stream fed into the gas separator. | 07-07-2011 |
20140272649 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEATING A FUEL CELL STACK - An apparatus for heating a fuel cell stack in a cold start mode is provided. The apparatus comprises a fuel cell stack, a boost converter, and a controller. The fuel cell stack powers a vehicle. The boost converter includes a power switch that is thermally coupled to the fuel cell stack. The controller is configured to receive a signal indicative of a temperature during a vehicle startup and to compare the temperature to a predetermined temperature value. The controller is further configured to activate the power switch if the temperature is below the predetermined temperature value such that the power switch generates heat to apply to the fuel cell stack and generates a voltage for powering a power circuit to enable the vehicle to driveaway while the fuel cell stack receives the heat. | 09-18-2014 |
20140302415 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEATING A FUEL CELL STACK - An apparatus for heating a fuel cell stack in a cold start mode is provided. The apparatus comprises a fuel cell stack, a power converter, and a controller. The power converter may include a power switch and resistive heating element that is thermally coupled to the fuel cell stack. The controller is configured to activate the power converter, if a temperature is below a predetermined temperature value, to draw current from the fuel cell stack to cause the fuel cell stack to generate heat. Heat from the power converter is also applied to the fuel cell stack. | 10-09-2014 |
20140377675 | CENTRIFUGAL WATER SEPARATOR FOR A FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack in fluid communication with a separator. The separator has a first portion and a second portion forming a chamber. The first portion has a continuous inner wall and an end wall, with an inlet conduit connected to the inner wall and a liquid drain connected to the end wall. The second portion has an end wall and an outlet conduit extending into the chamber to form a channel with the inner wall of the first portion. A fuel cell separator includes a first end and a second end connected by a side wall to define a separation chamber. An inlet conduit is tangentially connected to the wall. An outlet conduit is connected to the first end and extending into the chamber to form a channel with the wall. A liquid drain is connected to the second end. | 12-25-2014 |
David Charles Peterson, Ortonville, MI US
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20140001748 | FUEL LINE CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF MAKING | 01-02-2014 |
David E. Peterson, Traverse City, MI US
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20150122844 | LINER FOR A VESSEL - A beverage containment assembly may include a disposable liner assembly for dispensing fluids with a vessel. The liner assembly may comprise a flexible liner configured for the vessel, a flexible tube; and a cuff having an interlock surface. The cuff may be received in at least a portion of the tube thereby securing the liner and the tube. The interlock surface may be configured to provide a seal between at least the cuff and the liner. A method of manufacturing same is further provided. | 05-07-2015 |
20150359379 | SELECTIVELY SEALABLE LINER FOR A VESSEL - A beverage system may include a beverage maker, a vessel, and a liner assembly. The liner assembly may comprise a liner configured for the vessel, an integrated closure mechanism, a flexible tube; and a cuff having an interlock surface. The cuff may be received in at least a portion of the tube thereby securing the liner and the tube. The interlock surface may be configured to provide a first seal between at least the cuff and the liner. The integrated closure mechanism may be configured to provide a second seal on an upper portion of the liner. A method of using same is further provided. | 12-17-2015 |
Elizabeth Sarah Peterson, Royal Oak, MI US
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20100294239 | VARIABLE INTAKE MANIFOLD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system includes a control module, a valve control module, and a diagnostic module. The control module controls a valve of a variable intake manifold when the system operates in a first mode. The control module commands the valve to a first position when a desired airflow through the variable intake manifold is greater than a threshold and commands the valve to a second position when the desired airflow is less than the threshold. The valve control module controls the valve when the system operates in a second mode. The valve control module commands the valve to move from the second position to the first position when the desired airflow is less than the threshold. The diagnostic module determines an operating state of the valve based on whether the valve is detected at the first position a predetermined period after the valve control module commands the valve. | 11-25-2010 |
Gary Richard Peterson, Troy, MI US
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20110083543 | FOOT-OPERATED ACOUSTIC-MECHANICAL HAND-CLAPPING SOUNDING DEVICE - This clapping sound device is a two-part musical percussion instrument—a sound box and a swiveling wood blocks assembly—that attaches to a typical hi-hat stand in place of the cymbals and produces a sound pattern similar to people clapping hands when the array of swinging blocks is activated by the foot pedal of the hi-hat apparatus causing the blocks to strike the stationary sound box in a slightly staggered sequence before the spring mechanism returns it to the ready position for further rhythmic impulses from the operator. | 04-14-2011 |
Gordon J. Peterson, Rockford, MI US
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20080296945 | SEATING UNIT WITH ADJUSTABLE LUMBAR DEVICE - A chair includes a lower back frame, a back construction, including a back support attached to the lower back frame, a cushion assembly attached to the back support, and a vertically adjustable lumbar frame positioned between the back support and the cushion assembly. The lumbar frame includes a transition shell and a vertically sliding lumbar device having a plurality of horizontal flexible wires. A lower edge of the transition shell is positioned on top of an uppermost horizontal flexible wire of the lumbar device. The lumbar device is operably slidably mounted between the outer shell and cushion assembly and the transition shell upper edge slides between the outer shell and the upholstery cushion assembly. Also disclosed is a chair including a Y-shaped lower back frame having two uprights and a cross-piece attached to the back support. The uprights and cross-piece of the lower back frame include an overlap flange and the back support includes a channel-shaped flange having detents. The overlap flange and channel-shaped flange mate to form an overlap joint, including a box beam for added structural support. | 12-04-2008 |
20080296958 | CHAIR BACK ATTACHMENT AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A chair includes a lower back frame, a back construction, including a back support attached to the lower back frame, a cushion assembly attached to the back support and a clip wedgingly engaged between the back support and the cushion assembly. The cushion assembly further includes an inner shell which includes two or more apertures and a hook extending downwardly and outwardly from each aperture. The clip further includes at least one angled ramp and at least one stop. The angled ramp is configured to allow the hook of the inner shell to slide through the angled ramp and the stop is configured to suspend sliding of the hook. Methods of assembling a back construction are also provided. | 12-04-2008 |
20090001793 | BACK SUPPORT FOR SEATING UNIT - A back support includes a base, a seat, and a back frame pivoted to the base. The seating unit has a flexible back (i.e., back shell) supported on the back frame and having stiff upper and lower sections connected by a forwardly protruding flexible lumbar section for providing lumbar support to a seated user. A spring mechanism is connected to the back frame and to a center lower edge of the flexible back. The spring mechanism biases the flexible back to bias the lumbar toward a forwardly protruding shape to provide optimal lumbar support when in the upright position and also during recline of the seated user. | 01-01-2009 |
20090015054 | SEATING UNIT WITH FORMED CUSHION, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - A cushion subassembly includes a support, a cushion of non-woven polymeric (PET) or PETE fibers with a formed edge that wraps over an edge of the support, and an upholstery sock pulled onto and covering the support and the cushion. The formed edge has sufficient mechanical structure to retain the cushion on the support as the upholstery sock is pulled onto the support. A back support shell supports the cushion assembly, and has first fasteners that engage in a first direction and second fasteners that prevent disengagement. The cushion assembly is stressed during assembly, especially at corners, but is thermally stress-relieved after assembly to relax the polymeric fibers and the upholstery sock to a state of minimized balanced tension. The back support shell includes a shallow depression on its face. The cushion fills the depression sufficient to eliminate loose fabric but provides a same force deflection curve across its shape. | 01-15-2009 |
20090058160 | SEATING WITH SHAPE-CHANGING BACK SUPPORT FRAME - A back includes an integrated articulating back frame and a back support. The back frame has a lower segment pivoted to a chair control, an upper segment for thoracic support, and links forming a four-bar linkage with the upper and lower segments, with a joint being formed at the lumbar region. The back support is stretchable in limited directions to accommodate shape change in the articulating back frame but to provide adequate support to a seated user. Upon receiving a rearward pressure on the lumbar joint, the back frame itself changes shape. The pivot locations in the four bar linkage create a mechanism that simultaneously controls rotational and translational movement of the upper segment during flexure of the lumbar. The back frame is close to the back support to provide significant design flexibility, but permit substantial lumbar flexure. Various back supports are contemplated that accommodate articulation of the back frame. | 03-05-2009 |
20100072799 | Conforming back for a seating unit - According to the present invention a back for a seating unit is provided. The back comprises a plurality of flexible finger elements. Each of the plurality of flexible finger elements has a distal end. The back further comprises a retainer connecting at least two of the flexible finger elements proximate their distal ends. When a load is applied to a flexible finger element, the retainer distributes at least a portion of the load to at least one adjacent flexible finger element. | 03-25-2010 |
20100127551 | SEAT SUSPENSION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A seating construction includes a perimeter frame defining an open area, and a one-piece molded seating component supported on the frame. The seating component includes a plurality of integrally-formed flexible slats defining a support surface over the open area. Resilient wires are coupled to the slats to resiliently support the slats when flexed. The component can be handled as a unit for assembly, and is retained by connecting rods that extend along the side section of the frame, with the slats each rotatably engaging mating bearing structure on the frame. A flex-limiting member in a center of the frame limits the resilient supports to a maximum deflected condition. Tabs on the molded component interconnect the slats and permit one-piece molding, but are either flexible or breakable to permit independent flexing of the slats. Methods related to the above are also disclosed. | 05-27-2010 |
20140077541 | Chair Assembly - A chair component that includes a first chair member that includes a forwardly facing front surface and a rearwardly facing rear surface that define a first thickness therebetween, and at least one raised portion extending rearwardly from the rear surface, wherein the front surface and the at least one raised portion define a second thickness therebetween that is greater than the first thickness, and wherein a majority of the first chair member comprises the first thickness; a cover member wrapped about at least a portion of the first chair member; and a drawstring operably coupled with the cover member to draw the cover member about the at least a portion of the first chair member, wherein the drawstring is secured to the first chair member by at least one fastener that is received within the raised portion. | 03-20-2014 |
20140077542 | Chair Assembly with Upholstery Covering - A chair component assembly includes a back support component adapted to support a portion of a seated user, a lumbar support assembly adapted to support the lumbar area of a seated user, wherein the lumbar support is vertically adjustable, and a cover having an aesthetic outer surface and including a first pocket that receives the back support component therein, and a second pocket that receives the lumbar support assembly such that the lumbar support is vertically adjustable with the second pocket. | 03-20-2014 |
20140077543 | Chair Assembly - A chair component includes a first chair member adapted to support a seated user, a second chair member movable between a first position, wherein the second chair member is substantially coplanar with the first chair member, and a second position, wherein the second chair member is substantially parallel with the first chair member, a cover member wrapped about at least a portion of the first chair member and at least a portion of the second chair member, and a single-piece drawstring operably coupled with the cover member to draw the cover member about the at least a portion of the first chair member and the at least a portion of the second chair member when the second chair member is in the first position. | 03-20-2014 |
20140077548 | CHAIR ASSEMBLY WITH UPHOLSTERY COVERING - A chair assembly includes a back shell member including a laterally-extending top portion, a laterally-extending bottom portion and a pair of longitudinally-extending side portions extending between the top portion and the bottom portion and cooperating therewith the defined open space therebetween, and a cover having a first surface adapted to support a seated user and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the cover is positioned over the back shell member to cover at least a portion of the open space, and wherein the cover comprises an elastomeric material having a longitudinal direction compliance to lateral direction compliance ration of at least 3:1. | 03-20-2014 |
20140077549 | Chair Assembly - A chair assembly includes a base structure, a seat support structure movably coupled to the base structure, an upwardly-extending back support structure movably coupled to the base structure, wherein the back support structure is adapted to move between an upright and reclined positions, wherein the back support structure is operably coupled to the seat support structure, a flexible shell structure defining a forwardly-facing surface forming a lumbar support, wherein the flexible shell is movably coupled to the seat support structure, and a resilient member generating a variable compressive force acting on the flexible shell structure in a manner that tends to cause a curvature of the back support structure to increase, and wherein the compressive force decreases as the back support structure moves from the upright position to the reclined position. | 03-20-2014 |
20140077551 | Chair Assembly - A chair assembly includes a base structure, a seat support structure pivotably coupled to the base structure, a back support structure pivotably coupled to the base structure and including an upwardly extending portion adapted to move between an upright position and a reclined position, a control link having a first end pivotably coupled to the seat support structure and a second end pivotably coupled to the back support structure, a back support surface having an upper portion pivotably coupled to the back support, and a back link pivotably coupled to the seat support structure, wherein the back support surface is moved forward by the back link relative to the upwardly extending portion of the back support structure as the back support structure is moved from the upright position to the reclined position. | 03-20-2014 |
20140077555 | Chair Assembly - A chair assembly includes a base structure defining upper and lower portions, a seat support structure having forward and rearward portions, wherein the forward portion of the seat support structure is pivotably coupled to the upper portion, and wherein the seat support structure includes a seat support surface configured to support a seated user thereon, a back support structure having forward and rearward portions, wherein the forward portion of the back supported is pivotably coupled to the lower portion, and wherein the back support structure includes an upwardly extending portion adapted to move between an upright position and a reclined position, and a control link having a first end pivotably coupled to the rearward portion of the seat support structure, and a second end pivotably coupled to the rearward portion of the back support structure. | 03-20-2014 |
20140077558 | Chair Assembly - A chair assembly includes a seat support structure having a seat surface pivotable about a first pivot point between first and second positions, and a back support assembly coupled to the seat support structure, movable between upright and reclined positions and pivotable about a second pivot point, wherein the first pivot point is located at a position along a first line perpendicular to a second line tangential to the seat surface and at a forward most portion of a back surface, forward between along a third line parallel with the second line, down to the second line along a fourth line perpendicular with the second line, up the fourth line such that the second pivot point is located within a given radius from the first pivot point when the back support assembly is in the upright and reclined positions. | 03-20-2014 |
20140077571 | Chair Assembly with Upholstery Covering - A method of assembling a chair component includes providing a support component adapted to support a portion of a seated user and including at least one aperture, providing a cover including a plurality of sides that cooperate to form an interior space, and including at least one coupler, positioning the support component within the interior space of the cover such that the at least one coupler is positioned within the at least one aperture, providing a securing member, and attaching the securing member to the support component such that the at least one coupler is held within the at least one aperture by the securing member. | 03-20-2014 |
20140077572 | Chair Assembly with Upholstery Covering - A chair component assembly includes a support component adapted to support a portion of a seated user and a cover having a plurality of sides that cooperate to form an interior space that receives the support component herein, wherein the cover includes a first portion comprising a thermoplastic material, and a second portion comprising a non-thermoplastic material, wherein the first portion and the second portion are attached to one another to each form an outer aesthetic surface of the cover about the support component. | 03-20-2014 |
20150091350 | Conforming Back for a Seating Unit - According to the present invention a back for a seating unit is provided. The back comprises a plurality of flexible finger elements. Each of the plurality of flexible finger elements has a distal end. The back further comprises a retainer connecting at least two of the flexible finger elements proximate their distal ends. When a load is applied to a flexible finger element, the retainer distributes at least a portion of the load to at least one adjacent flexible finger element. | 04-02-2015 |
20150157127 | Chair Assembly with Upholstery Covering - A chair back assembly includes a back shell member comprising a laterally extending top and bottom portions and a pair of longitudinally extending side portions extending between the top and bottom portions and cooperating therewith to define an open space therebetween, a cover having a first surface adapted to support a seated user and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the cover is positioned over the back shell member to cover at least a portion of the open space; and a back frame assembly operably supporting the back shell member and moveable between an upright position, and a reclined position, wherein the back frame assembly causes the back shell to flex in a fore-to-aft direction as the back frame assembly is moved between the upright and reclined positions independent of an external force being exerted on the back shell member. | 06-11-2015 |
20150208820 | Chair Assembly - A method of assembling a chair component includes providing a first chair member, providing a second chair member moveable between a first position, wherein the second chair member is coplanar with the first chair member, and a second position, wherein the second chair member is parallel with the first chair member, and wrapping a cover member about the first and second chair members. The method further includes providing a drawstring operably coupled with the cover member, drawing the cover member about the first and second chair members when the second chair member is in the first position, fixing an effective length of the drawstring while the second chair member is in the first postion, moving the second chair member from the first position to the second position, and securing the second chair member in the second position. | 07-30-2015 |
20150305505 | Chair Assembly with Upholstery Covering - A method for assembling a chair component assembly includes providing a back support component adapted to support a portion of a seated user, providing a lumbar support assembly adapted to support the lumbar area of a seated user, providing a cover having an aesthetic outer surface and including a first pocket defining a first interior space therein, and a flap member having a first side edge attached to the first pocket and a second side edge, positioning the lumbar support assembly proximate the first pocket, folding the flap over the lumbar support assembly, and securing the second side edge of the flap to form a second pocket defining a second interior space within which the lumbar support assembly is located. | 10-29-2015 |
Gordon Jay Peterson, Rockford, MI US
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20140021759 | Seating Unit with Seat Position and Depth Adjustment Assembly - A seating unit having a seat assembly and an adjustment assembly coupled to the seat assembly is provided, where the adjustment assembly includes a single drive mechanism for translating the seat assembly from a first position to a second position and expanding the seat assembly from a first configuration to a second configuration. | 01-23-2014 |
20140077540 | Chair Assembly - A seating unit includes a seat assembly adapted to support a seated user thereon, a back assembly extending upwardly from the seat assembly and adapted to support a seated user, and a headrest assembly adapted to support a head of a seated user. The headrest assembly includes a frame assembly having a pair of vertically spaced frame portions and a pair of horizontally spaced frame portions, wherein the frame portions cooperate to form an open space therebetween, and wherein at least one of the frame portions includes a plurality of first alignment features, and a thermoplastic elastomeric cover member stretched between at least one of the pair of vertically spaced frame portions and the pair of horizontally spaced frame portions, wherein the cover member includes a plurality of second alignment features that cooperate with the first alignment features to align the cover member with the frame assembly. | 03-20-2014 |
20150342364 | Chair Upholstery Attachment Arrangement and Method - A chair includes a chair component comprising a polymeric material and adapted to at least partially support a seated user, wherein the chair component includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, and wherein the chair component further includes a plurality of apertures capable of being accessed from at least the second surface of the chair component. The chair further includes a cover that extends over at least a portion of the first surface and a portion of the second surface which includes the plurality of apertures, and at least one staple comprising a polymeric material, wherein each staple of the at least one staple includes a pair of prongs, and wherein at least one of the prongs extends through the cover extending over the portion of the second surface and is received and retained within one of the plurality of apertures, thereby securing the cover to the chair member. | 12-03-2015 |
Gregory E. Peterson, Sylvan Lake, MI US
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20110298217 | ROTATIONAL KINETIC ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM - An energy conversion system for converting between one form of input energy selected from a mechanical energy and electrical energy, and an output energy selected from a mechanical energy and electrical energy using a linearly displaced magnetic component interacting with an orbitally displaced magnetic component. | 12-08-2011 |
20120061893 | KINETIC ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A vehicle kinetic energy management system including a first main body having a passive magnetic component movable therewith and a second main body movably attached to the first main body for reciprocal movement there between. The second main body including an active magnetic component movable therewith and magnetically communicating with the passive magnetic component. One of the first and second main bodies being adapted for engagement with a vehicular component that experiences irregularities of a surface on which the vehicle travels, and the other main body engaging a load-bearing portion of the vehicle for which isolation from the vibrations is desired. Interaction of the active and passive magnetic components in response to the relative movement of the first and second main bodies translates between reciprocating kinetic energy associated with the vehicle motion over the surface irregularities and electrical energy associated with the active magnetic component. | 03-15-2012 |
20130264828 | ROTATIONAL KINETIC ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM - An energy conversion system for converting between one form of input energy selected from a mechanical energy and electrical energy, and an output energy selected from a mechanical energy and electrical energy using a linearly displaced magnetic component interacting with an orbitally displaced magnetic component. | 10-10-2013 |
20140239644 | Kinetic Energy Conversion Device with Variable Output - A rotational kinetic energy conversion system includes a magnetic piston with an associated winding and an actuating magnet. Relative motion between the actuating magnet and the magnetic piston causes the magnetic piston to induce a current and voltage in the winding creating electrical energy. The amount of electrical energy induced in the winding is varied by adjusting a spacing between the magnetic piston and the actuating magnet. The spacing may be based on a relative speed between the magnetic piston and the actuating magnet. Maximum energy output may be increased by including additional sets of magnetic pistons and actuating magnets. The spacing between each individual set of magnetic pistons and actuating magnets may be changed to control the energy output. | 08-28-2014 |
20150069683 | Kinetic Energy Management System - A vehicle kinetic energy management system includes a first main body having a passive magnetic component movable therewith and a second main body movably attached to the first main body for reciprocal movement there between. The second main body includes an active magnetic component movable therewith and magnetically communicating with the passive magnetic component. One of the first and second main bodies being adapted for engagement with a vehicular component that experiences irregularities of a surface on which the vehicle travels, and the other main body engaging a load-bearing portion of the vehicle for which isolation from vibrations is desired. Interaction of the active and passive magnetic components in response to relative movement of the first and second main bodies translates between reciprocating kinetic energy associated with the vehicle motion over the surface irregularities and electrical energy associated with the active magnetic component. | 03-12-2015 |
Gregory K. Peterson, South Lyon, MI US
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20090112436 | TRACTION STEER DETECTION AND COMPENSATION - A system, method, and computer program product for detecting and compensating for a traction steer event is provided. A first wheel speed of a first driven wheel is compared with a second wheel speed of a second driven wheel to determine whether a wheel slip condition has occurred. If a wheel slip condition is determined to have occurred, a current operating state of a vehicle is compared to an expected operating state of the vehicle to determine if a traction steer event has occurred. If a traction steer event is determined to have occurred, brake pressure is selectively applied to the first or second driven wheel to compensate for the traction steer event. | 04-30-2009 |
James Peterson, Stevensville, MI US
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20120324916 | CLEAR ICE MAKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A clear ice making system and method utilizes an ice tray including a plurality of ice forming cavities extending into a fluid supply cavity. Fluid supplied to the fluid supply cavity flows into each of the plurality of ice forming cavities and out through respective fluid outlets located in a bottom portion of the ice forming cavities to a fluid outlet chamber below. Cooled ice forming members extend into respective ice forming cavities. Fluid is continuously cycled through the ice forming cavities and around the ice forming members during an ice making event such that clear ice pieces gradually form on each of the ice forming members. During an ice harvest event, ice forming members are heated to release formed ice pieces, and the ice pieces are transferred from a fresh food compartment of a refrigerator to an ice storage bucket located in a freezer compartment of the refrigerator. | 12-27-2012 |
James K. Peterson, Clarkston, MI US
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20140366474 | SELF SUPPORTIVE PANEL SYSTEM - A self supporting panel system used to fabricate ceilings, floors, walls, or roofs. The panel system is assembled from a plurality of panels, each having a core that is sandwiched between opposing plate members. In a preferred embodiment, the core of each panel includes a unifying material to enhance the load bearing capacity of the panel. | 12-18-2014 |
John Ashley Peterson, Troy, MI US
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20100230911 | SPEED DEPENDENT CONTROL FOR DUAL AIR SPRING CONFIGURATION - An air suspension system is configured to maintain a desired vehicle comfort ride level as a function of vehicle speed. The air suspension system includes a plurality of air spring assemblies that each include a piston airbag and a primary airbag mounted around the piston airbag. A first set of the air spring assemblies is tuned to a first ride rate and a second set of the air spring assemblies is tuned to a second ride rate. Pressure is continuously varied within the first and second sets of air springs to maintain a first predetermined ride rate difference between the first ride rate and the second ride rate under a low vehicle speed condition and to maintain a second predetermined ride rate difference between the first ride rate and the second ride rate under a high vehicle speed condition. | 09-16-2010 |
20100230913 | CONTINUOUS FORCE CONTROL FOR DUAL AIR SPRING CONFIGURATION - An active air suspension system includes an air spring assembly that has a piston airbag and a primary airbag mounted around the piston airbag to provide a variable force and rate dual air spring configuration. The air suspension system is configured to accurately control pressure within the system in a closed-loop manner. | 09-16-2010 |
20100253018 | ACTIVE SUSPENSION AND ADAPTIVE DAMPING CONFIGURATION - A vehicle suspension utilizes an active air suspension system in combination with an adaptive damping system to provide a desired ride and handling output. The active air suspension and adaptive damping system can operate independently of each other, or can work in conjunction with each other to provide the desired output. | 10-07-2010 |
20140324316 | Brake System and Method of Control - A vehicle brake system and a method of control. A friction brake torque and a secondary brake torque may be applied with a friction and secondary brakes, respectively, under various operating conditions, such as when a brake torque command is less than a threshold brake torque command. | 10-30-2014 |
20150149056 | Vehicle Brake System and Method of Control - A vehicle brake system and a method of control. The vehicle brake system may include a friction brake and a secondary brake that may be applied to slow rotation of a vehicle wheel when a wheel slip condition is detected. | 05-28-2015 |
John C. Peterson, Grandville, MI US
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20160027298 | ACCELEROMETER INTEGRATED WITH DISPLAY DEVICE - A driver assist system incorporated in a display device is disclosed. The system comprises an accelerometer and a controller in communication with the accelerometer. The controller is configured to receive at least one acceleration signal from the accelerometer and calculate a direction of rotation of the display device. The direction of rotation is utilized by the controller to calculate a drive side of the vehicle. | 01-28-2016 |
20160034770 | DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM UTILIZING AN INERTIAL SENSOR - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus configured to adjust a processing function for image data for a vehicle control system. The apparatus comprises an image sensor configured to capture the image data corresponding to a field of view. The image sensor is in communication with a controller which is further in communication with an accelerometer. The controller is operable to receive the image data from the image sensor and receive an acceleration signal from the accelerometer. The accelerometer signal may be utilized to identify a direction of gravity relative to the image sensor. | 02-04-2016 |
Jonh C. Peterson, Grandville, MI US
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20140107860 | MAGNETIC FIELD COMPENSATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A compass system configured to compensate for electromagnetic interference in a vehicle is provided that includes an electronic device that is sensitive to electromagnetic interference (EMI), wherein the electronic device is positioned in a vehicle such that the electronic device receives EMI from another accessory in the vehicle, and wherein the electronic device is configured to compensate for the EMI, such that the EMI field caused by the accessory can be detected and added to existing calibration point while the accessory is powered on. | 04-17-2014 |
Kenneth C. Peterson, Ada, MI US
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20090243824 | INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR SYSTEM - A mirror system of a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having a reflective element and an information input display providing a display representative of a plurality of input characters. The information input display is disposed behind the reflective element and viewable through the reflective element and a transflective mirror reflector of the reflective element when the information input display is backlit by a backlighting device. A control is operable to determine a location of a touch or proximity of an object at the reflective element and correlate the determined location to an input character of the information input display. The mirror system may include a video display for displaying video images and the information input display may be disposed at a main viewing region of the reflective element so as to provide an information input display that is larger than the video display. | 10-01-2009 |
20110193961 | IMAGING AND DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A vision system for a vehicle includes a camera subsystem and a display subsystem. The camera subsystem includes an imaging sensor disposed at an equipped vehicle that captures image data, and the camera subsystem wirelessly transmits the image data. The display subsystem includes a video display screen disposed in the equipped vehicle for displaying images for viewing by a driver of the equipped vehicle when the driver is normally operating the equipped vehicle. The display subsystem is operable to receive the transmitted image data from the camera subsystem. The display subsystem transmits an error signal responsive to processing of the image data and the camera subsystem receives the error signal and at least one of (a) adjusts a compression factor of the image data responsive to the error signal and (b) adjusts a transmission rate of the image data responsive to the error signal. | 08-11-2011 |
20120182141 | INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR SYSTEM - An interior rearview mirror system of a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having an electro-optic reflective element. The reflective element includes (i) an electro-optic active region where an electro-optic medium is disposed and is bounded by a perimeter seal and (ii) a user input region outboard of the electro-optic active region. At least one backlit user input, such as a capacitive touch sensor, is disposed at the reflective element at the user input region and outboard of the perimeter seal and the electro-optic medium. A control is operable to determine a location of a touch or proximity of a finger of a user that is at or near the first surface of the front substrate at the user input region, and the control generates an output signal indicative of a determined touch or proximity of a finger of a user. | 07-19-2012 |
20130321633 | DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A display system of a vehicle includes a windshield of a vehicle, an interior rearview mirror assembly, an assembly disposed at an upper region of the windshield, and a display device disposed at the assembly. The upper region of the windshield includes a display region. The display device is operable to project a mirror image of display information towards and onto the display region of the windshield for viewing by a driver of the vehicle. The display information is viewable at the display region of the windshield and is viewable and discernible by the driver of the vehicle when the driver is normally operating the vehicle. | 12-05-2013 |
20140285666 | VISION SYSTEM WITH DOOR MOUNTED EXTERIOR MIRROR AND DISPLAY - A vision system for a vehicle includes an exterior rearview mirror assembly mounted at an exterior portion of a door of a vehicle, an imaging sensor having a field of view exterior the vehicle and a video display screen operable to display video images captured by the imaging sensor. The video display screen is disposed at an interior portion of the vehicle door at which the exterior rearview mirror assembly is mounted. The exterior rearview mirror assembly and the video display screen may be part of a mirror and display module that is mountable at the vehicle door as a unit. The camera may be disposed at the exterior rearview mirror assembly. | 09-25-2014 |
20140376119 | REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE - A rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror head pivotally mounted at a mounting base configured for attachment at a side of a vehicle. The mirror head includes a mirror casing and a reflective element adjustably disposed at the mirror casing. A powerfold actuator is operable to pivot the mirror head relative to the mounting base between at least a park detent position and a drive detent position. The mirror head is manually pivotable to a non-detent position other than the park detent position and the drive detent position. Responsive to the mirror head being at a non-detent position and responsive to a single actuation of a user input, the powerfold actuator is operable to pivot the mirror head to either the park detent position or the drive detent position. | 12-25-2014 |
20150360615 | EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE - An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror head having a mirror casing and a mirror reflective element. A mounting arm is configured for attachment at a side of the vehicle, with the mirror head adjustably mounted at the mounting arm. An adjustment mechanism adjusts the mirror head position relative to the mounting arm between a retracted position and an extended position. The adjustment mechanism, when adjusting the mirror head position, also adjusts a mirror head angle relative to the side of the vehicle. When the mirror head is in the retracted position, a mirror head surface is at a first plane, while, when the mirror head is in the extended position, the mirror head surface is at a second plane. The mirror head surface is angled more towards the side of the vehicle when in the second plane than when in the first plane. | 12-17-2015 |
Kurt Peterson, Livonia, MI US
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20110247194 | VEHICLE MOUNTING AND ALIGNMENT BRACKET - A bracket for attaching and aligning a forward-looking radar (FLR) having a front face is disclosed according to one embodiment. The bracket includes a bracket frame having an attachment feature for attaching the FLR to the bracket frame. The bracket also includes a first mounting feature extending from the bracket frame for coupling the bracket face and the first mounting surface of the conveyance to define a first mounting surface angle. The bracket also includes a bracket member extending from the bracket frame. The bracket member includes an end portion disposed proximate to the bracket face and a distal end portion, which includes a second mounting feature for coupling the bracket member and the second mounting surface thereby defining a second mounting surface angle and aligning the FLR front face to an alignment angle. | 10-13-2011 |
Marilyn M. Peterson, St. Clair Shores, MI US
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20140013477 | Body Armor - A body armor system that includes a fabric carrier configured (i) to be worn by a user and (ii) to hold armor plates. A back armor plate is held by the carrier. A right side plate is held by the carrier and a left side plate is held by the carrier. Straps are configured to wrap horizontally across the user and matingly connect to each other. Straps integral to the carrier are configured to wrap down over the front of the user and matingly connect to the connected horizontal straps. A right thigh plate and a left thigh plate are matingly connected with straps around right and left thighs of the user. | 01-16-2014 |
Mark A. Peterson, Cadillac, MI US
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20130313269 | Corner Block Adjustment Mechanism for an ISO Container - A corner block adjustment mechanism for an ISO container. The adjustment mechanism includes a selectively rotatable cam for moving a corner block between an extended position and a retracted position. The adjustment mechanism also includes a locking mechanism for selectively locking the corner block in the extended position and the retracted position. | 11-28-2013 |
Michael Peterson, Portage, MI US
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20140257303 | MILL HEAD FOR A BONE MILL, THE MILL HEAD HAVING ONE OR MORE CONTAINMENT RINGS THAT PREVENT UNWANTED DISCHARGE OF THE CONTENTS OF THE BONE MILL - A mill head for replaceable attachment to a base so as to collectively form a bone mill. The mill head includes: a first opening in which bone stock is introduced into the head; a cutting device that converts the bone stock into bone chips; a second opening through which the bone chips are discharged; and a third opening through which a motor integral with the base is attached to the cutting device. Internal to the mill head are containment rings. The containment rings prevent the discharge of material through the third opening. The containment rings are services the internal component of the mill head on which the cutting device rests. | 09-11-2014 |
Michael J. Peterson, Portage, MI US
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20090118735 | BONE MILL INCLUDING A BASE AND A MILL HEAD SEPARATE FROM THE BASE, THE MILL HEAD INCLUDING A MOVEABLE CATCH TRAY - A bone mill including a base and a mill head that is removably attached to the base. A cutting disc is rotatably disposed in the mill head. When the mill head is attached to base, the cutting disc is rotated by a motor internal to the base. A plunger mounted to the mill head urges the bone against the cutting disc. The cutting disc and an impingement plate internal to the mill head shear the bone into chips. The chips are discharged from an opening in the mill head into a catch tray removably attached to the mill head. | 05-07-2009 |
20110264096 | MILL HEAD FOR A BONE MILL, THE MIlL HEAD INCLUDING A CATCH TRAY - A bone mill including a base and a mill head that is removably attached to the base. A cutting disc is rotatably disposed in the mill head. When the mill head is attached to base, the cutting disc is rotated by a motor internal to the base. A plunger mounted to the mill head urges the bone against the cutting disc. The cutting disc and an impingement plate internal to the mill head shear the bone into chips. The chips are discharged from an opening in the mill head into a catch tray removably attached to the mill head. | 10-27-2011 |
20130062446 | BONE MILL INCLUDING A BASE AND A MILL HEAD SEPARATE FROM THE BASE, THE BASE INCLUDING A BIASING MEMBER THAT URGES THE MILL HEAD AWAY FROM THE BASE - A bone mill including a base and a mill head that is removably attached to the base. A cutting disc is moveably disposed in the mill head. A motor is disposed in the base. A spindle attached to the motor releasably engages the cutting disk. The spindle is also capable of movement towards and away from the motor. A spring holds the mill head away from the motor. In some versions of the invention, the spring urges the spindle towards the cutting disc. The biasing force exerted by the spring urges the spindle into engagement with the cutting disc. A locking assembly releasably holds the mill head to the base in opposition of the force exerted by the spring. | 03-14-2013 |
Michael J. Peterson, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20090109019 | IN-VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXECUTING THE SAME - An in-vehicle entertainment method includes playing through an in-vehicle audio component a received program content broadcast from a remote location; and receiving, during the playing of the received program content, a user input selecting an identifier. The selected identifier is associated with an electronic device remote from the vehicle. The method further includes transmitting, from the vehicle to the electronic device during the playing of the received program content, an alert identifying the received program content, a channel from which the received program content is playing, or combinations thereof. | 04-30-2009 |
20090112689 | REAL TIME VOTING REGARDING RADIO CONTENT - A method for remotely participating in a listener survey includes receiving survey questions on an infotainment system, where the survey questions are at least partly displayed on a display portion of the infotainment system; transmitting to the survey provider a user input response to at least one of the survey questions; and receiving tabulated survey results of the survey, the results being at least partly displayed on the display portion of the infotainment system. A computer-readable medium storing a computer program and a system including a mechanism for practicing the above method are also disclosed. | 04-30-2009 |
Michael J. Peterson, Wyoming, MI US
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20090220766 | LIGHTWEIGHT COMPOSITE PANEL - This invention is related to a lightweight composite panel and a method of making the same. The lightweight composite panel is used in the construction of cabinets and furnishings where weight must be kept to a minimum. The lightweight composite panel includes a top skin panel, at least one core frame, a bottom skin panel, and a lightweight material. The core frame is assembled from flat members that form the perimeter of the lightweight composite panel, while the top and bottom skin panel form the planar sides of the panel. The lightweight material is shaped to fill the cavity created by the top and bottom skin panels and the core frame. The components of the lightweight composite panel are pressed between corresponding mold halves, thereby taking the shape of the mold halves and forming a contoured lightweight composite panel that has the appearance of a traditional solid panel. | 09-03-2009 |
Michael L. Peterson, Waterford, MI US
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20100100441 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF MONITORING AND RETRIEVING DEVICE USAGE - A method and system for monitoring and retrieving device usage for a device at a vehicle including storing a vehicle data record in the telematics unit, monitoring the device usage for device data, storing the device data at the vehicle, requesting the telematics unit to upload the device data, and transmitting the device data from the telematics unit to a remote location. At least one of the monitoring and the requesting is performed in accordance with the vehicle data record. | 04-22-2010 |
Mitchal A. Peterson, Grand Blanc, MI US
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20150104339 | FLUID PUMP - A fluid pump includes a hollow housing, an electric motor having an armature with a commutator, a pump section rotationally coupled to the electric motor for receiving fuel at a relatively low pressure through a fuel inlet and pressurizing the fuel to a relatively high pressure, a motor brush is in electrical contact with the commutator and including a shunt wire extending therefrom, and an end cap that closes one end of the housing and defines a high pressure chamber with the housing. The end cap includes a hollow brush tower extending therefrom and defining a brush holder slidably receiving the motor brush therein such that the brush holder defines in part the high pressure chamber. The end cap also includes an aperture with the shunt wire extending therethrough such that the shunt wire is sealed with the aperture to prevent the fuel from passing therethrough. | 04-16-2015 |
Paul Peterson, Scotts, MI US
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20150068336 | DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A dual clutch transmission includes a first and second concentric input shafts, a dual clutch assembly, a mainshaft coaxial with the first input shaft, a first countershaft, a second countershaft, and planetary range gearing with high and low ratios. The dual clutch transmission has six forward gear meshes and the high and low range ratios of the range gearing to provide ten forward gear ratios for the transmission. The transmission is powershiftable between consecutive gear ratios of the ten forward gear ratios such that no torque interrupt occurs during sequential shifts. | 03-12-2015 |
Paul R. Peterson, Scotts, MI US
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20150267778 | HEAVY DUTY TRANSMISSION ARCHITECTURE - A transmission includes a main shaft having two or more main shaft clutches that couple gears to at least one countershaft, and an automated manual transmission coupled to the main shaft via the at least one countershaft. The automated manual transmission includes a front input shaft coupled directly to a main clutch and having a first clutch coupleable to the at least one countershaft, and a rear input shaft coupled to the front input shaft and having a second clutch coupleable to the at least one countershaft. The automated manual transmission is operable to selectively engage the first clutch and the second clutch. | 09-24-2015 |
Paul R. Peterson, Orchard Lake, MI US
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20140026988 | ACTIVE HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVEL CONTROL FOR AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A hydraulic control system for a transmission includes a sump tank, a front cover, a wall, and a flow control valve. The sump tank is attached to a bottom end of the transmission. The front cover includes an overflow tube and a hydraulic fluid input. The wall hydraulically separates the sump tank and the front cover. The flow control valve is disposed in the wall between the sump tank and front cover. The flow control valve is open when the transmission is going through an extreme maneuver and requires a greater amount of hydraulic fluid in the sump tank and the flow control valve is closed during normal transmission operation. | 01-30-2014 |
Peter Young Peterson, Saline, MI US
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20110206591 | Plasma Processes for Producing Silanes and Derivatives Thereof - The invention is generally related to process for generating one or more molecules having the formula Si | 08-25-2011 |
Rebecca L. Peterson, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20130105921 | MICROSYSTEM DEVICE AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING THE SAME | 05-02-2013 |
20140283604 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS STRUCTURE - A three-dimensional microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) structure includes a substrate and having a height extending outwardly from the substrate and a largest lateral dimension orthogonal to the height. The largest lateral dimension is smaller than the height. A transducing element is operatively connected to the hair-like core and embedded within, formed on an outer surface of, or disposed at a root of the hair-like core. The transducing element is to receive an electrical core signal or a non-electrical core signal conveyed by the hair-like core. The transducing element is to convert the non-electrical core signal to an electrical output signal, convert the electrical core signal to an electrical output signal in a different format, convert the non-electrical core signal to a different non-electrical output signal, or convert the electrical core signal to a non-electrical output signal. | 09-25-2014 |
20150253169 | FLUID FLOW SENSOR - A fluid flow sensor that utilizes hot-wire anemometry and is a small, light weight, cost effective, easily manufactureable, and low power consuming device. The fluid flow sensor operates by exposing a hot wire loop to a fluid stream such that the amount of heat lost to fluid convection is a function of one or more fluid-related parameters (e.g., fluid speed, fluid type, fluid density, etc.). The heat loss affects the resistance in the wire loop, which can then be used to estimate the fluid speed or other fluid-related parameter. According to an exemplary embodiment, the fluid flow sensor includes one or more wire loops that are made from pre-formed wires and are wire bonded, micro-welded or otherwise non-monolithically attached to a substrate that may or may not include embedded sensor circuitry. | 09-10-2015 |
Richard C. Peterson, Troy, MI US
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20140020362 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO RECOVER EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLERS - An apparatus for mitigating fouling within a heat exchanger device includes an internal combustion engine and an external exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) circuit. The internal combustion engine is fluidly coupled to an intake gas manifold upstream of the engine and an exhaust gas manifold downstream of the engine. The EGR circuit is fluidly coupled to the exhaust gas manifold at a first end and is configured to selectively route back exhaust gas flow as EGR flow into the intake gas manifold at a second end. The EGR circuit includes the heat exchanger device for cooling the EGR flow prior to entering the intake manifold and a surface deposit removing device configured to remove surface deposit build-up from within the heat exchanger device when the surface deposit removing device is activated. | 01-23-2014 |
Robert Raymond Peterson, South Lyon, MI US
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20100032030 | CONDENSER CLEANING AND PURIFICATION SYSTEM WITH COOLING TOWER PURIFICATION FOR OPEN LOOP CONDENSER AND CLOSED LOOP EVAPORATIVE CONDENSER COOLING TOWERS - A water treatment system for use in open loop and closed loop evaporative condenser cooling towers operable to reduce scale and biofilm deposits within the condenser. | 02-11-2010 |
Scott David Peterson, Spring Lake, MI US
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20130118116 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING MULTI-COMPARTMENT PRODUCTS CONTAINING WET AND DRY COMPONENTS - The present disclosure provides systems and methods for manufacturing shelf-stable, multi-compartment products. In a general embodiment, a manufacturing system is provided and includes a continuous manufacturing line including a barrier separating a dry food packaging area from a wet food packaging area. The manufacturing line is configured to manufacture a shelf-stable food product including both a dry food product with no artificial preservatives in a first compartment of a tray and a wet food component with no artificial preservatives in a second compartment of the tray. | 05-16-2013 |
20130122138 | MULTI-COMPARTMENT PRODUCTS CONTAINING WET AND DRY FOOD COMPONENTS - The present disclosure provides multi-component food products having a wet food component and a dry food component. The multi-component food product is shelf-stable and does not include any artificial preservatives. Methods for providing a shelf-stable multi-component food product having a wet food component and a dry food component without artificial preservatives to a consumer are also provided, as are methods for marketing such a shelf-stable multi-component food product. | 05-16-2013 |
Steven H. Peterson, Martin, MI US
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20100067009 | Point-Of-Purchase (POP) Spectrophotometer For Open-View Measurement Of A Color Sample - Disclosed herein is a point-of-purchase (POP) spectrophotometer for open-viewing of a color sample. The POP spectrophotometer includes a housing assembly containing an illumination optical system and an imaging optical system in desired orientation. Also provided is at least one of a second illumination optical system, a sheen detection system, and a camera system. The housing assembly includes a chassis in secure arrangement with a plurality of supports that define a target plane having a target location and that space the chassis therefrom. The chassis is configured to position the illumination, imaging, sheen detection, and/or camera systems in desired orientations relative to the target location and each other. The POP spectrophotometer can include an alignment device and/or targeting optics for facilitating user-identification of the target location, and means can be provided to enhance insensitivity to ambient light and/or depth variation of the color sample. | 03-18-2010 |
Steven Henry Peterson, Martin, MI US
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20110026021 | Optical Assemblies For Low Cost Spectral Imaging With High Spectral Resolution - The optical assemblies disclosed herein advantageously utilize a beamsplitting apparatus in association with either (i) the illumination path or (ii) the collection path of a color measurement instrument. For implementations involving the illumination path, the beamsplitting apparatus may be configured to spectrally divide one or more initial beams of light so as to emit a plurality of resultant beams of light, wherein the optical assembly is configured to illuminate a target using at least a first and a second of the plurality of resultant beams of light. Similarly, for implementations involving the collection path, the beamsplitting apparatus may be configured to spectrally divide light received from a target so as to emit a plurality of resultant beams of light, wherein the optical assembly is configured to detect at least a first and a second of the plurality of resultant beams of light. Advantageously, each of the first and second resultant beams of light is a product of a distinct set of one or more spectral constraints exacted by the beamsplitting apparatus. | 02-03-2011 |
20120274940 | Optical Assemblies for a Color Measurement Instrument - The optical assemblies disclosed herein advantageously utilize a beamsplitting apparatus in association with (i) the illumination path or (ii) the collection path of a color measurement instrument. Thus, the beamsplitting apparatus may be configured to spectrally divide one or more initial beams of light to emit a plurality of resultant beams of light, wherein the optical assembly is configured to illuminate a target using at least a first and second of the plurality of resultant beams. Alternatively, the beamsplitting apparatus may be configured to spectrally divide light received from a target to emit a plurality of resultant beams of light, wherein the optical assembly is configured to detect at least a first and second of the plurality of resultant beams of light. Advantageously, each of the first and second resultant beams is a product of a distinct set of one or more spectral constraints exacted by the beamsplitting apparatus. | 11-01-2012 |
Todd Peterson, New Boston, MI US
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20090047837 | Multiple Slot Terminal - The present invention is directed to a dual terminal having first contact portion with an aperture formed through the first contact portion. A second contact portion, similar to the first contact portion and also has an aperture formed through the second contact portion and is arranged so that the aperture of the first contact portion and the aperture of the second contact portion are aligned. The dual terminal also has a circuit connector portion that is disposed between the first contact portion and the second contact portion and facilitates the electrical connection to the first contact portion and the second contract portion. | 02-19-2009 |
Todd R. Peterson, New Boston, MI US
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20100086396 | DUAL INLET REGENERATIVE AIR PUMP - The present invention relates to a pump arrangement ( | 04-08-2010 |
20100093228 | PLUG-IN STYLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR AIR PUMP - The invention is directed to a plug-in connector arrangement ( | 04-15-2010 |
20100115929 | CURRENT LIMITING DRIVER FOR ELECTRIC AIR PUMP - The present invention relates to a secondary air supply arrangement having an actuator operably connected to an air pump for creating air flow between an inlet and outlet of the air pump. A pulse width modulated controller is operably connected to the actuator for applying a pulse width modulated voltage to the actuator. The pulse width modulated controller controls the initial in-rush electric current when the actuator is activated. | 05-13-2010 |
20110094484 | MULTI-PORT VALVE | 04-28-2011 |
20130025576 | MULTIFUNCTION VALVE - One embodiment includes product comprising a valve housing constructed and arranged to have a first fluid port, a second fluid port, and a third fluid port secured therein; a first valve disposed in one of the first fluid port, second fluid port or third fluid port and constructed and arranged to block or control flow of fluid there through, the first valve having a first face; a valve actuator shaft extending into one of the first fluid port, second fluid port, or third fluid port and operatively connected to the first valve; a second valve connected to the first valve by a stem portion different from the shaft, the second valve having a first face being constructed and arranged to be rotatable with the first valve and the valve shaft so that the shaft is rotatable to move the first valve between closed and open positions, the second valve is moved to a position that will block at least a portion of another of the first valve port, second valve port, or third valve port to restrict the flow of fluid there through, and wherein the first valve having a first face arranged at an angle with respect a first face of the second valve. Another embodiment includes a first valve connected to a second valve, and wherein the second valve includes a visor portion. | 01-31-2013 |
20130186378 | ENGINE BREATHING SYSTEM VALVE AND SEAL - One embodiment may include a bushing ( | 07-25-2013 |