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20090203625 | Phage Display Selection of Anti Fungal Peptides - A method for the identification of peptides having an affinity for the surface of fungi is provided as is a method for the identification of peptides capable of affecting the development of a fungus. Also provided are compositions containing peptides identified using the method of the present invention. In addition, isolated polynucleotides, vectors, expression cassettes and transformed cells capable of expressing peptides identified by the method of the present invention are provided. | 08-13-2009 |
20100333238 | Method For Inducing Resistance To Fungal Infection In Transgenic Plants Using Plant Defense Peptides - A method for the identification of peptides having an affinity for the surface of fungi is provided as is a method for the identification of peptides capable of affecting the development of a fungus. Also provided are compositions comprising peptides identified using the method of the present invention. In addition, isolated polynucleotides, vectors, expression cassettes and transformed cells capable of expressing peptides identified by the method of the present invention are provided. Such polynucleotides, vectors, expression cassettes may be introduced into and confer upon plants the capability to resist fungal infection. | 12-30-2010 |
20110271400 | DEFENSE PEPTIDES AGAINST FUNGAL INFECTION AND METHOD OF THEIR USE - , the fungal pathogen that causes Asian soybean rust, has the potential to cause significant losses in soybean yield in many production regions of the U.S. To assist the development of new modes of soybean resistance to fungal infection, peptides were identified from combinatorial phage-display peptide libraries which inhibit germ tube growth from urediniospores of | 11-03-2011 |
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20080247811 | CONE ADAPTOR FOR BALL JOINT STUDS, TIE RODS, SWAY BAR LINKS AND THE LIKE - A ball joint assembly for a vehicular steering or suspension application includes a cap-like housing in which is captured the articulating ball portion of a stud. A shank extends from the ball portion, outwardly from the housing cap, to provide a connection and anchoring interface for the suspension member or other anchoring component. The connection interface with the anchoring suspension member is characterized by a specially designed surface which is convenient to machine, provides increased surface-to-surface contact area, and provides additional advantages such as improved stress distribution and NVH benefits. A washer-like cone adaptor mates with a specially formed adaptor interface region on the stud. On its outer surface, the adaptor has a broad tapering feature designed to seat in a complementary-shaped receiving flare in the anchoring suspension member. The mating contact region between the adaptor and the stud is formed with spherical or spheroidal curvatures, or by single or multiple step configurations. | 10-09-2008 |
20090288297 | BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING - A ball joint assembly includes a ball stud, a generally cylindrical bearing, a housing and a retainer which retains the bearing in the housing. The generally cylindrical bearing has an upper end, a lower end, a generally cylindrical exterior sidewall, an upper flange located between the upper end and a ring groove formed in the exterior sidewall, a lower flange proximate the lower end and extending outwardly from the exterior sidewall and a socket cavity that opens toward the lower end. The ball portion of the ball stud is engaged in and retained within the socket cavity. The bearing is secured within the housing in a bore within the housing by virtue of the working of the lower flange which is located within a counterbore of the housing and the upper flange and retainer located in the ring groove. Ball joints of the type described are able to resist a pull-out force of greater than 650 lbs and up to about 1200 lbs. They may also be sealed by incorporation of a dust boot which is attached to extends between the housing and the stud portion of the ball stud. | 11-26-2009 |
20100207340 | PIVOT SOCKET WITH CARTRIDGE BEARING AND VEHICLE STEERING LINKAGE THEREWITH - A pivot socket includes a housing with an inner surface providing a cavity extending between a substantially closed end and an open end. A cartridge bearing is received in the cavity with a spring disposed between the closed end and the cartridge bearing. The cartridge bearing has an inner surface with a cylindrical portion and conical portion converging inwardly from the cylindrical portion. The cylindrical portion houses a tapered bearing for relative axial movement therewith. A stud having opposite first and second tapered surfaces diverging away from one another is received in the cartridge bearing, with the first tapered surface engaging the tapered bearing for relative sliding movement therewith and the second tapered surface engaging the conical portion of the cartridge bearing for relative sliding movement therewith, thereby causing the relative axial movement between the tapered bearing and the cartridge bearing. | 08-19-2010 |
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20090288895 | Electric Torque Converter for a Powertrain and Method of Operating a Vehicle - An electric torque converter has a torque converter input member connected to the first node of a differential gear set representable by a lever diagram having first, second, and third nodes. A motor/generator is connected to the second node. The third node is connected to an input member of a transmission gearing arrangement. A brake is selectively engagable to ground the first node to a stationary member. Engagement of the brake provides a regenerative braking mode and an electric-only driving mode, with the motor/generator connected to the transmission gearing arrangement through the differential gear set. Various clutches may be provided for lock-up or selective connection of the engine, including arrangements which reduce motor/generator torque required for engine starting while in electric-only driving. A method of operating a vehicle maintains the engine speed at an optimum level to the extent possible given battery charge levels and operator commands. | 11-26-2009 |
20110024210 | HYBRID POWERTRAIN WITH AN ENGINE INPUT CLUTCH AND METHOD OF CONTROL - A powertrain is provided with a first input clutch and a second input clutch, each of which is selectively engageable to connect an engine with a transmission input member. Selective engagement of the first input clutch permits a motor to power the engine to start the engine. Selective engagement of the second input clutch permits the engine to power the transmission for propulsion. | 02-03-2011 |
20110173965 | TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING A DUAL ELEMENT PUMP - A hydraulic control system for a transmission includes a motor, a sump for storing a hydraulic fluid, and a dual element pump connected to the motor. The dual element pump has at least one input port connected to the sump, a first outlet port, and a second outlet port. The dual element pump provides a first volume of hydraulic fluid to the first outlet port and provides a second volume of hydraulic fluid to the second outlet port. The first volume is greater than the second volume. The first outlet port is connected to a diversion valve. The second outlet port is connected to a high pressure hydraulic circuit. The diversion valve is operable to transmit the hydraulic fluid from the first outlet port to a low pressure hydraulic circuit and the high pressure hydraulic circuit. | 07-21-2011 |
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20100231067 | ELECTRIC MOTOR HAVING FLUID CIRCULATION SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR COOLING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - An electric motor having a housing, a stator mounted in the housing, and a rotor mounted in the housing for rotation relative to the stator about a central axis. The rotor has opposite ends and a plurality of fluid flow passages extending through the rotor between the ends. An electro-magnetic drive system is operatively connected to the rotor for driving rotation of the rotor relative to the stator. A fluid circulation system is in fluid communication with the fluid flow passages for providing fluid flow from the first end of the rotor to the second end of the rotor through at least one of the fluid flow passages and fluid flow from the second end of the rotor to the first end of the rotor through at least one other of the fluid flow passages. The rotor and components of the fluid circulation can be assembled to make a rotor assembly. | 09-16-2010 |
20120256504 | ELECTRIC MOTOR HAVING FLUID CIRCULATION SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR COOLING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - An electric motor having a housing, a stator mounted in the housing, and a rotor mounted in the housing for rotation relative to the stator about a central axis. A plurality of fluid flow passages extend through the rotor between opposite ends. An electro-magnetic drive system is adapted for driving rotation of the rotor relative to the stator. A fluid circulation system is in fluid communication with the fluid flow passages for providing fluid flow from the first end of the rotor to the second end of the rotor through at least one of the fluid flow passages and fluid flow from the second end of the rotor to the first end of the rotor through at least one other of the fluid flow passages. The rotor and components of the fluid circulation system can be assembled to make a rotor assembly | 10-11-2012 |
20150229167 | STATOR CAGE FOR LARGE MOTOR - An electric motor is provided. The stator includes a core and a stator cage. The stator core is comprised of a plurality of axially stacked laminations. The stator cage includes a pair of end plates positioned adjacent the axial ends of the rotor core. The stator cage also includes at least one axially extending bar that interconnects the end plates. The stator core, the end plates, and the at least one bar are interconnected to form an integral body that is supported on the motor frame. The at least one bar presents opposite ends and includes a bore that projects axially from one of the ends. The bore is exposed to facilitate lifting of the stator. | 08-13-2015 |
20150229179 | ROTOR SHAFT JACK - An electric motor is provided. The motor includes a motor frame assembly including a motor frame and a motor housing. A stator is fixed relative to the motor frame assembly. A rotor including a rotor shaft is mounted in the motor frame assembly for rotational movement relative to the motor frame assembly about an axis. A rotor jack is operable to selectively support the rotor shaft. The rotor jack is shiftably coupled relative to the motor frame assembly for movement between a support position, in which the jack is shifted into supporting contact with the rotor shaft, and a retracted position, in which the jack is spaced from the rotor shaft. | 08-13-2015 |
20150229180 | TAPERED BEARING HOUSING AT COUPLED END OF CLOSE-COUPLED MOTOR - An electric motor is provided. The rotor includes a rotor shaft, with a bearing rotatably supporting the rotor shaft. A bearing housing is interposed between the bearing and the motor frame assembly. The bearing housing is releasably connected to the motor frame assembly so as to be selectively secured in supporting relationship with the bearing and thereby the rotor. The motor frame assembly includes a circumferentially extending support face. The bearing housing presents a circumferentially extending engagement face which engages the support face when the bearing housing is in the supporting relationship. At least one of the faces is axially tapered to facilitate axial movement of the bearing into the supporting relationship. | 08-13-2015 |
20150229187 | INTERNAL ROTOR SENSOR HAVING ADJUSTABLE SENSOR CARRIER - An electric motor is provided. A rotor sensor mechanism is operable to sense a condition of the rotor. The rotor sensor mechanism includes a target component, a radial sensor, and a sensor carrier. The target component comprises a shutter wheel fixed relative to the rotor for rotational movement therewith. The shutter wheel includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced, radially projecting radial target teeth. The radial sensor is configured to sense the target teeth. The radial sensor is at least generally axially aligned with the radial target teeth and faces radially toward the radial target teeth. The sensor carrier adjustably supports the radial sensor on the motor frame assembly so as to permit the radial sensor to be selectively positioned relative to the radial target teeth. | 08-13-2015 |