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Alan Taylor, Lake Orion, MI US
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20120121362 | COMPRESSION LIMITER HAVING RETENTION FEATURES - A compression limiter is disclosed that comprises an upper surface and a lower surface The compression limiter further comprises an inner surface that defines a passageway configured to accommodate a fastener and an outer surface configured to engage a structure in which the compression limiter is placed. A first retainer projects outwardly from the outer surface and includes a first retention surface that has at least a planar portion. The first retainer further includes an undercut surface disposed in inwardly from the first retention surface so as to create a corner extending in a direction with at least a component perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. A method of forming the compression limiter is also disclosed. | 05-17-2012 |
20120282046 | MACHINING TOOL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A machining tool insert holder comprises a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a first insert tip slot extending between the first surface and the second surface, The first insert tip slot is configured to support a first insert tip. The insert holder further includes elevated projections extending from the first and second surfaces proximate the first insert tip slot. | 11-08-2012 |
Alan C. Taylor, Lake Orion, MI US
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20140328648 | Compression Limiter With Retention Features - A compression limiter is disclosed that comprises an upper surface and a lower surface. The compression limiter further comprises an inner surface that defines a passageway configured to accommodate a fastener and an outer surface configured to engage a structure in which the compression limiter is placed. A first retainer projects outwardly from the outer surface and includes a first retention surface that has at least a planar portion. The first retainer further includes an undercut surface disposed inwardly from the first retention surface so as to create a corner extending in a direction with at least a component perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. A method of forming the compression limiter is also disclosed. | 11-06-2014 |
20160061315 | PLANETARY GEAR CARRIER JOINT FOR PRECISION RE-ASSEMNBLY AND TORQUE TRANSMISSION - A planetary gear carrier has a drum cover and drum hub that make up a drum of the carrier and a carrier plate spaced from the drum cover defining a space in which the planetary gears reside. The drum cover, drum hub and carrier plate are joined by keys that are formed integrally with at least one of them that mate with surfaces of the other parts for precise assembly and re-assembly, and windows are defined through sets of spline teeth of the dram cover and drum hub through which planetary gears may be inserted for assembly to the carrier while the drum cover, drum hub and carrier plate are assembled to one another. | 03-03-2016 |
Alexander Taylor, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20140202670 | STAMPED THERMAL EXPANSION RELIEF FEATURE FOR HEAT EXCHANGERS - A heat exchanger having at least one of side plates embodying a polygonal aperture through the planar base thereof, located at a predetermined position, and at least two corresponding shear-apertures located at the interface between the planar base and a first wall and a second wall of the side plate, each adjacent to the base aperture, providing at least one flexing location to accommodate thermal expansion of the heat exchanger during thermal cycling. | 07-24-2014 |
Allan Taylor, Flint, MI US
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20160056744 | CONTROL TECHNIQUES FOR AN INTERIOR PERMANENT MAGNET SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR OF AN ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE - A system and method for controlling an interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM) are presented. In an exemplary implementation, phase current ripple estimation techniques are utilized for variable frequency switching pulse-width modulation control of the IPMSM. In one implementation, the method includes controlling a three-phase inverter based on an initial switching frequency to generate a three-phase alternating current (AC) voltage for the IPMSM. Transformed voltages are determined in a rotating reference frame based on the three-phase AC voltage in the stationary reference frame. Current ripples are determined in the rotating reference frame based on the transformed voltages. Phase current ripples are determined in the stationary reference frame based on the current ripples in the rotating reference frame. A modified switching frequency for the three-phase inverter is determined based on the initial switching frequency and the phase current ripples. The three-phase inverter is then controlled based on the modified switching frequency. | 02-25-2016 |
Allan Taylor, Grand Blanc, MI US
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20150311833 | GENERAL-PURPOSE DESIGN OF DC-AC INVERTERS IN ELECTRIFIED AUTOMOBILE SYSTEMS - A general purpose DC-AC inverter in an electrified automobile system provides DC-AC inverter control based on different types of the motors. The DC-AC converter is configured to convert a voltage from a primary battery system of the EV to different voltage/current waveforms. One controller controls different types of motors without changing the firmware. Sensorless control is also achieved based on the same firmware. | 10-29-2015 |
Andre D. Taylor, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100080914 | PATTERNING BY STAMPED METAL RESIST - A method is provided. A first layer is provided over a substrate, the first layer comprising a first material. A patterned second layer is applied over the first layer via stamping. The second layer comprising a second material. The second layer covers a first portion of the first layer, and does not cover a second portion of the first layer. The second portion of the first layer is removed via a subtractive process while the first portion of the first layer is protected from removal by the patterned second layer. | 04-01-2010 |
Barry R. Taylor, Adrian, MI US
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20130020206 | SUPPORT OF ION EXCHANGE MEMBRANES - A support member for an improved three-chambered electrolytic cell is disclosed. A porous synthetic support system for exchange membranes in electrolytic cells is used for exchange membrane protection in electrolytic cells for the in situ generation of electrolysis solutions, such as bleach or hypochlorous acid. | 01-24-2013 |
20130026046 | ON SITE GENERATION OF ALKALINITY BOOST FOR WARE WASHING APPLICATIONS - Methods for enhancing alkalinity and performance of ash-based detergents are disclosed. Nonhazardous ash-based detergent alkalinity is enhanced through increasing the ratio of sodium hydroxide to ash-based alkalinity. Methods according to the invention do not require the addition of chemical ingredients, do not generate additional waste streams and use the entirety of the ash-based detergent. The methods according to the invention provide alkalinity-enhanced detergent use solutions that are sufficiently concentrated for adequate cleaning capability while only requiring minimal amounts of the use solution to be dispensed for an in situ cleaning process. | 01-31-2013 |
20140013580 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RAPID SERVICE, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF AN ELECTROLYTIC CELL - An improved electrolytic cell, its method and system configured for simple and rapid troubleshooting, removal and replacement of the cell or a component of the cell during service and maintenance procedures is disclosed. The electrolytic cell ( | 01-16-2014 |
20140014526 | ON SITE GENERATION OF ALKALINITY BOOST FOR WARE WASHING APPLICATIONS - Methods for enhancing alkalinity and performance of ash-based detergents are disclosed. Nonhazardous ash-based detergent alkalinity is enhanced through increasing the ratio of sodium hydroxide to ash-based alkalinity. Methods according to the invention do not require the addition of chemical ingredients, do not generate additional waste streams and use the entirety of the ash-based detergent. The methods according to the invention provide alkalinity-enhanced detergent use solutions that are sufficiently concentrated for adequate cleaning capability while only requiring minimal amounts of the use solution to be dispensed for an in situ cleaning process. | 01-16-2014 |
20140014528 | ELECTROLYTIC CELL WITH CATHOLYTE RECYCLE - An improved electrolytic cell, its method and system is disclosed. The electrolytic cell ( | 01-16-2014 |
20150053569 | ELECTROLYTIC CELL WITH CATHOLYTE RECYCLE - An improved electrolytic cell, its method and system is disclosed. The electrolytic cell ( | 02-26-2015 |
Bruce E. Taylor, Morley, MI US
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20120006657 | LOW FRICTION V-BELT DRIVEN CURVE CONVEYOR - A conveyor having at least one curved portion includes a pair of spaced apart side channels that are curved at the curved portion of the conveyor. A plurality of rollers are supported between the side channels. An endless drive member, which is propelled by a motor, drives the rollers. A guide system made up of a plurality of guide members guides the drive member. Each of the guide members includes a guide surface that provides substantial non-slip engagement with the drive member. | 01-12-2012 |
20140353122 | CONVEYOR MERGE ASSEMBLY - A conveyor assembly comprising a main conveyor having a first side frame and a second side frame, with the first and/or second side frames including a side portion and a support surface. One or more input conveyors having a discharge end are joined to the main conveyor with a bottom portion of the discharge end being positioned on the support surface whereby the input conveyors are accurately mounted in close proximity to the main conveyor to promote the conveyance of items from the input conveyors onto the main conveyor. | 12-04-2014 |
Catherine L. Taylor, Caledonia, MI US
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20090032171 | FANFOLD THERMAL INSULATION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - Fanfold thermal insulation and method of manufacture includes an elongated generally planar web comprising a plurality of generally planar sheets of non-fibrous thermal insulation material. A plurality of connectors are positioned at an interface between adjacent edge portions of two of the sheets. The connectors hold the two sheets together in a particular rotational relationship that allows rotation of the sheets about an axis generally coincident the adjacent edge portions of the sheets. The particular rotational relationship allows rotation between a first orientation in which the sheets are in facial contact and a second orientation in which the sheets are generally aligned in a plane. The connectors comprise at least two hinges defined by a continuous portion of the thermal insulation material spanning the sheets and a disconnected extent of the adjacent edge portions that is between the hinges. The adjacent edge portions are substantially disconnected at the disconnected extent. | 02-05-2009 |
Charles Price Taylor, Chelsea, MI US
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20080207755 | Alpha 2 Delta Ligands For Fibromyalgia and Other Disorders - This invention relates to a method of treating certain disorders by administering a compound of the formula 1 | 08-28-2008 |
Clarke B. Taylor, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110178042 | Hydroxamic Acid Derivatives Useful as Antibacterial Agents - The invention relates to a compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, thereof, wherein: G is a group of formula (II); and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, hydrates, or solvates, thereof, wherein A, B. L | 07-21-2011 |
20130324536 | PYRAZOLYL GUANIDINE F1F0-ATPASE INHIBITORS AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - The invention provides pyrazolyl guanidine compounds that inhibit F | 12-05-2013 |
20130331392 | CYCLOALKYL GUANIDINE F1F0-ATPASE INHIBITORS AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - The invention provides cycloalkyl guanidine compounds that inhibit F | 12-12-2013 |
20140051727 | PYRIDONYL GUANIDINE F1F0-ATPASE INHIBITORS AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - The invention provides pyridonyl guanidine compounds that inhibit F | 02-20-2014 |
20150119439 | SATURATED ACYL GUANIDINE FOR INHIBITION OF F1F0-ATPASE - The invention provides saturated acyl guanidine compounds that inhibit F | 04-30-2015 |
20150148373 | HETEROCYCLIC GUANIDINE F1F0-ATPASE INHIBITORS AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - The invention provides heterocyclic guanidine compounds that inhibit F | 05-28-2015 |
20150152063 | INDAZOLE GUANIDINE F1F0-ATPASE INHIBITORS AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - The invention provides indazole guanidine compounds that inhibit F | 06-04-2015 |
20150183745 | TRIFLUOROMETHYL PYRAZOLYL GUANIDINE F1F0-ATPASE INHIBITORS AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - The invention provides trifluoromethyl pyrazolyl guanidine compounds that inhibit F | 07-02-2015 |
20150335625 | PYRIDONYL GUANIDINE F1F0-ATPASE INHIBITORS AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - The invention provides pyridonyl guanidine compounds that inhibit F | 11-26-2015 |
20160039769 | PYRAZOLYL GUANIDINE F1F0-ATPASE INHIBITORS AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - The invention provides pyrazolyl guanidine compounds that inhibit F | 02-11-2016 |
Clarke Bentley Taylor, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20120094982 | 1,4-BENZODIAZEPINONE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE IN TREATING CANCER - The invention provides a family of 1,4-benzodiazepinone compounds and methods for their use as therapeutic agents in treating cancer. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of making the 1,4-benzodiazepinone compounds are provided. | 04-19-2012 |
20140206651 | Hydroxamic Acid Derivatives Useful As Antibacterial Agents - The invention relates to a compound of formula (I): | 07-24-2014 |
Darren Taylor, Oscoda, MI US
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20110139339 | PLASTIC FLOOR-WALL TRANSITION METHODS, MATERIALS, AND APPARATUS - A method of flooring installation includes positioning a welding tip having a v-shaped plastic welding rod therein adjacent to a v-shaped joint formed between plastic flooring and plastic trim and heating the flooring, trim, and welding rod to flow the welding rod into the v-shaped joint to form a plastic weld bead and seal the joint. A welding tip and a welding rod are also disclosed. | 06-16-2011 |
David Allen Taylor, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20150213242 | ELECTRONICS SECURITY APPLICATION - A method of restricting access on an electronic device by a first user restricting access of at least one electronic object to subsequent users of the electronic device. A method of restricting access on an electronic device by classifying an electronic object as private or public, entering a passcode to access the electronic device, and showing electronic objects based on the passcode entered. An application for restricting access on an electronic device, including a locking mechanism for locking out a portion of electronic objects on the electronic device and an accessing mechanism for unlocking and exposing user access to locked electronic objects. | 07-30-2015 |
David W. Taylor, Fenton, MI US
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20080201075 | VIDEO MIRROR SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A video mirror system for a vehicle comprises an interior electrochromic rearview mirror assembly having a reflective element that has a front portion that faces generally towards the driver of the vehicle when the interior rearview mirror assembly is mounted in the vehicle and that has a rear portion that is generally opposite the front portion. The reflective element comprises a transflective mirror reflector that preferably is at least about 15 percent transmitting to visible light incident at the rear portion of the reflective element, and that preferably is at least about 60 percent reflective to visible light incident at the front portion. A video display screen is disposed to the rear of the reflective element and emits light when actuated that passes through the reflective element to be visible to a driver of the vehicle. | 08-21-2008 |
20090174776 | REARVIEW ASSEMBLY WITH DISPLAY - A rearview assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror element having a partially reflective, partially transmissive coating, and a video display positioned behind the mirror element such that a display image is viewable through the partially reflective, partially transmissive coating. The video display may have an output intensity such that the viewable display image has an intensity of at least 250 cd/m | 07-09-2009 |
20100174485 | REARVIEW ASSEMBLY WITH DISPLAY - A navigation system for a vehicle includes a vehicle-based telematics system, a vehicle-based global positioning system and a control. The telematics system is operable to receive a user input from a driver of the vehicle and to download directional information from an external service provider to the control in response to the user input and an initial geographic position of the vehicle. The directional information comprises at least two instructions with each of the instructions being coded or associated with or linked to a respective geographic location. The control is operable to provide an output corresponding to each of the instructions in response to a current actual geographic position of the vehicle. The control is operable to provide each instruction only when the then current actual geographic position of the vehicle at least generally corresponds to the particular geographic location associated with the instruction. | 07-08-2010 |
20110035120 | VEHICULAR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A vehicular wireless communication system includes a control in a vehicle operable to communicate with an external service provider via a wireless communication link between the equipped vehicle and the external service provider. The control may receive a user input and responsive thereto, may establish the wireless communication link between the equipped vehicle and the external service provider. Data from the external service provider is downloaded to the control via the wireless communication link. The control controls at least one accessory of the vehicle, and the control may control the accessory responsive to at least one of (a) a geographic location of the vehicle as determined by a global positioning system of the equipped vehicle and (b) a biometric characteristic of an occupant of the equipped vehicle. | 02-10-2011 |
20110298927 | VEHICULAR VIDEO MIRROR SYSTEM - A video mirror system includes an interior electrochromic rearview mirror assembly mountable at an interior portion of a vehicle and a video display screen disposed to the rear of a rear portion of a reflective element. The video display screen emits light when actuated that passes through the transflective mirror reflector of the reflective element to be visible to a driver of the vehicle viewing the front portion of the reflective element. A camera having a field of view rearward of the vehicle is mounted to the rear of the vehicle and, during a reversing maneuver of the vehicle, a video output of the camera is displayed by the video screen so as to assist the driver in reversing the vehicle. The video display screen is operable to display at least one of (i) an instruction, (ii) an icon, (iii) a character, (iv) a symbol and (v) an indicia. | 12-08-2011 |
20120140080 | VEHICULAR VIDEO MIRROR SYSTEM - A video mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having an electrochromic reflective element and a video display screen disposed to the rear of the reflective element. The video display screen, when actuated, emits light that passes through a transflective mirror reflector of the reflective element to be visible to a driver of the vehicle viewing the reflective element. The video display screen includes a thin film transistor liquid crystal display element that is back lit by a plurality of white light emitting light emitting diodes. A camera having a field of view rearward of the vehicle is mounted at the rear of the vehicle and, during a reversing maneuver of the vehicle, a video output of the camera is displayed by the video display screen as video images so as to assist the driver in reversing the equipped vehicle. | 06-07-2012 |
20130016209 | DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A driver assist system for a vehicle includes a camera disposed at a vehicle and having an exterior field of view relative to the vehicle, and a video display operable to display image data captured by the camera and viewable by the driver of the vehicle. The driver assist system is operable to detect objects present in the exterior field of view of the camera. The driver assist system is operable to provide a display intensity of displayed image data of at least about 200 candelas/sq. meter for viewing by the driver. The driver assist system is operable to provide a visual alert and an audible alert responsive to detection of an object exterior of the vehicle. The visual alert includes electronically generated indicia that overlay displayed image data and that at least one of (i) indicate distance to a detected object and (ii) highlight a detected object. | 01-17-2013 |
20140015977 | DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A driver assist system for a vehicle includes a camera and a video display screen viewable by a driver of the vehicle. The video display screen is operable to display images derived, at least in part, from image data captured by the camera. A visual cue is displayed by the video display screen in conjunction with display of the captured image data. During a reversing maneuver of the vehicle, image data captured by the camera is displayed by the video display screen as video images so as to assist the driver in reversing the vehicle. When a reversing maneuver of the vehicle is not being executed, the display screen may be operable to display information associated with at least one of (i) a navigational system, (ii) a telematics system and (iii) a vehicle information system. | 01-16-2014 |
20140192181 | DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A driver assist system for a vehicle includes a camera and a control having an image processor, which processes image data captured by the camera. At least one non-visual sensor is operable to detect objects external of the vehicle and to provide non-visual sensor data to the control. During at least one of (i) a reversing maneuver and (ii) a parking maneuver, images derived, at least in part, from image data captured by the camera are displayed by a video display screen that is viewable by the driver to assist the driver in operating the vehicle. The control provides an indication to the vehicle driver, with the indication including at least one of (i) a visual indication displayed by the video display screen and (ii) an audible indication. The indication is provided, at least in part, responsive to detection by the non-visual sensor of an object external of the vehicle. | 07-10-2014 |
20150210217 | DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A driver assist system for a vehicle includes at least one non-visual sensor and a color video rear backup camera having a field of view rearward of the vehicle, with the field of view of the camera encompassing a ground area to the rear of the vehicle. An image processor processes image data captured by the camera. A video display screen is viewable by a driver of the vehicle. During a reversing or parking maneuver of the vehicle, images derived, at least in part, from image data captured by the camera are displayed by the video display screen to assist the driver in operating the vehicle. At least one indication is provided to a driver of the vehicle, at least in part, responsive to detection by the non-visual sensor of at least one object external of the vehicle. | 07-30-2015 |
Derek Taylor, Waterford, MI US
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20150197243 | PREDICTIVE ENGINE PULL UP AND PULL DOWN IN HYBRID VEHICLE - A system and method for controlling a hybrid vehicle having an engine configured to automatically stop in response to an engine stop request and automatically start in response to an engine start request include selectively inhibiting an engine stop request based on an anticipated duration of an expected decreased driver power command state to reduce occurrence of successive automatic stops and automatic starts. | 07-16-2015 |
20150266464 | SLOW TORQUE MODULATION PERFORMED BY FAST ACTUATOR - A method for controlling torque modification during a gearshift includes modifying transmission input torque during the gearshift using an actuator having slower and faster responses to a request for slow input torque modification, fulfilling the request using the slower response provided the faster response is unable to fulfill the request, and fulfilling the request using the faster response, provided the faster response can provide the requested torque modification. | 09-24-2015 |
Duncan P. Taylor, Kalamazoo, MI US
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20090247528 | METHOD OF TREATING ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER - Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (K | 10-01-2009 |
Dwayne Taylor, Livonia, MI US
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20110226359 | FLUID RESERVOIR WITH LIGHT SOURCE - A hollow container may have a light source entirely positioned in a cavity defined by a bottom exterior surface of the container. A rigid base of the light source may be flush with the bottom exterior surface around the cavity. The cavity may be concave inward toward a center of the hollow container. A fluid level sensor switch may protrude through a bottom wall of the hollow container to sense a fluid level in the hollow container. A circuit connected to the fluid level sensor switch and the light source may be wired to cause the light source to blink when the fluid level sensor switch detects a predetermined fluid level within the hollow container and a hood switch detects an open vehicle hood. A hole in a top exterior surface may have a cap and facilitate addition or removal of a liquid to the hollow container. | 09-22-2011 |
Dwayne R. Taylor, Livonia, MI US
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20090243172 | Resilient Vibration Isolator Having a Plurality of Bumps on an Engagement Surface Thereof - A dual-rate resilient isolator having a plurality of raised, generally conical bumps formed on an engagement surface thereof. The bumps in combination with a main body of the resilient isolator provide a dual-rate for isolating CRFM noise vibration and or other vibrations (via the relatively softer resiliency of the bumps) and isolating road vibration and shock (via the relatively harder resiliency of the main body) even though the bumps and the main body are composed of the same resilient material. | 10-01-2009 |
20120241141 | COOLING CIRCUIT WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID WARMING FUNCTION - A cooling circuit includes a first fluid system with a radiator having an inlet portion, an outlet portion, a first heat exchanger. The first fluid system contains a first fluid and also includes a first inlet branch, a second inlet branch, and a valve member. Also, a second fluid system containing a second fluid includes a second heat exchanger that is operably coupled to the outlet portion of the radiator. The first fluid flows through the first inlet branch to be cooled by the first heat exchanger when the valve member is in the first position. The first fluid flows through the second inlet branch and bypasses the first heat exchanger to allow heat transfer between the first and second fluids via the second heat exchanger when the valve member is in the second position. | 09-27-2012 |
20150097089 | WIRE HARNESS MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - The present teachings provide for a wire harness mounting assembly including a first retention member, a first guide member, a second retention member, and a second guide member. The first retention member and the first guide member are each configured to be spaced apart from the second retention member and the second guide member to suspend a wire harness across a space defined therebetween. | 04-09-2015 |
Dwayne Robert Taylor, Livonia, MI US
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20100229549 | CHARGE AIR COOLER CONDENSATE SEPARATION AND DISPERSION SYSTEM - A system for separating and dispersing condensate formed in a charge air cooler of a turbocharged engine system. The system includes a drain tube on the charge air cooler lower surface that is plumbed to a reservoir, with a charge air recirculation tube plumbed from the reservoir to the turbocharger compressor inlet duct. The pressure difference between the charge air cooler and the compressor inlet draws any condensate formed in the charge air cooler back into the reservoir. A valve at the bottom of the condensate reservoir will open under predetermined vehicle operating conditions to drain the stored condensate out from the reservoir. The condensate could be simply drained to the ground, or a spray bar could be connected to the reservoir outlet to spay the condensate on to the outside surface of the charge air cooler, providing additional performance for brief periods of high engine load operation. | 09-16-2010 |
20100269767 | RADIATOR SHUTTER USING FILM DOOR TECHNOLOGY - An apparatus for controlling airflow to and a temperature of an engine may employ a radiator with liquid coolant, a first roller positioned parallel to an inlet tank and a second roller positioned parallel to an outlet tank, and a single film shutter that winds upon each roller. Thin strip leaders define gaps for airflow to reach the radiator. A method of controlling an open position of the film shutter may entail calculating a first film shutter open position based upon an engine coolant temperature, calculating a second film shutter open position based upon an air conditioning output pressure, comparing the first film shutter open position to the second film shutter open position, determining the larger open position, and moving the film shutter to the larger open position to expose a greater radiator surface area than the smaller open position. | 10-28-2010 |
20130168069 | HEAT EXCHANGER TANK GROOVE GEOMETRY - A heat exchanger includes a plurality of tubes extending between two tank bodies. At least one tank body includes a crown portion. At least one groove is formed in the crown portion. In order to avoid the creation of a thinner wall section in the crown portion, the inner and outer surfaces that form the groove are offset from each other. | 07-04-2013 |
Jack Roy Taylor, Clio, MI US
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20130193695 | Security device for a sliding door or sliding window assembly - A security device for a sliding door or sliding window assembly comprising a base plate and a removably interlocking stop member. The base plate is securely fastened to the floor or window sill, respectively, in close proximity and along the path of movement of a sliding door or sliding window, by means of a plurality of openings for receiving screws. The stop member, while engagingly disposed in the interlocked, in use position, prevents the sliding door or sliding window from opening at all or past a predetermined point. The base plate and stop member are each formed having an interlocking means element, adapted to receive, matingly, the others interlocking means element. The stop member features a blocking element, which projects into the path of the sliding door or sliding window, while in the in use position. Removing the stop member allows normal movement of the sliding door or sliding window. | 08-01-2013 |
20140217754 | DOOR SECURITY DEVICE - A device for restricting movement of a door includes a door member, a floor member, and a connecting member. The door member is fixedly mounted to a door and includes a first opening having a first predetermined shape. The floor member is fixedly mounted to a floor and includes a second opening having a second predetermined shape. The connecting member includes a first leg and a second leg. The first leg extends in a first direction and has a first end removeably engaging the first opening. The second leg extends in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction and has a second end removeably engaging the second opening simultaneously when the first end removeably engages the first opening thereby preventing rotation of the door. | 08-07-2014 |
20150076844 | DOOR SECURITY DEVICE - A device for restricting movement of a door includes a door member, a floor member, and a connecting member. The door member is fixedly mounted to a door and includes a first opening having a first predetermined shape. The floor member is fixedly mounted to a floor and includes a second opening having a second predetermined shape. The connecting member includes a first leg and a second leg. The first leg extends in a first direction and has a first end removeably engaging the first opening. The second leg extends in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction and has a second end removeably engaging the second opening simultaneously when the first end removeably engages the first opening thereby preventing rotation of the door. | 03-19-2015 |
James W. Taylor, Royal Oak, MI US
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20140373292 | Amphiphile Surface Treatment for a Cleaning Pad for Improved Dust Adhesion - A cleaning pad ( | 12-25-2014 |
James W. Taylor, Grosse Ile, MI US
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20140065385 | HYPERBRANCHED POLYESTERS IN PRINTING INKS - The invention relates to multilayer materials for producing packaging comprising at least two films and also a layer which is printed with a packaging printing ink, said packaging printing ink comprising a certain hyperbranched polyester containing functional groups. The invention further relates to a packaging printing ink which comprises a certain hyperbranched polyester containing functional groups, and to the use of said printing ink for producing multilayer materials. | 03-06-2014 |
20140193619 | HYPERBRANCHED POLYESTERS IN PRINTING INKS - The invention relates to multilayer materials for producing packaging comprising at least two films and also a layer which is printed with a packaging printing ink, said packaging printing ink comprising a certain hyperbranched polyester containing functional groups. The invention further relates to a packaging printing ink which comprises a certain hyperbranched polyester containing functional groups, and to the use of said printing ink for producing multilayer materials. | 07-10-2014 |
Jeffrey R. Taylor, Stevensville, MI US
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20100101611 | DISHWASHER HAVING MULTIPLE SPRAY ZONES - A method and apparatus for providing multiple spray zones, including a localized spray zone for an upper rack and a silverware spray zone for a silverware basket, within the wash chamber of a dishwasher. | 04-29-2010 |
20100116296 | DISHWASHER HAVING DEDICATED SPRAYER FOR SILVERWARE BASKET - A method and apparatus for providing multiple spray zones to different subportions of a silverware basket within the wash chamber of a dishwasher. | 05-13-2010 |
20110266935 | SLIDE ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHER RACK - A dishwasher includes a tub having a retractable upper dish rack secured to the tub by a slide assembly. The slide assembly includes a pair of telescoping cylinder assemblies, each of which includes a number of hollow, cylindrical, metal rods. | 11-03-2011 |
20160100739 | DISHWASHER RACK HANDLE - A dishwasher includes a rack assembly with a modular handle for allowing a user to grasp and pull out the rack. The modular handle includes a front piece, a rear body, and two end caps, which fit together to form an aesthetically pleasing handle suitable for the temperature and humidity in a dishwasher environment. | 04-14-2016 |
Jeffrey Thomas Taylor, Warren, MI US
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20080197553 | POWER CLAMP HAVING DIMENSION DETERMINATION ASSEMBLY - A power clamp including a dimension determination assembly. The dimension determination assembly can determine a dimension of single or multiple clamped parts. If the determined dimension of the clamped workpiece, part or parts is incorrect, a signal is generated to indicate the determined dimension is outside of an acceptable range. | 08-21-2008 |
Jeremy Taylor, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100330611 | Multimodal Spectroscopic Systems and Methods for Classifying Biological Tissue - Multimodal optical spectroscopy systems and methods produce a spectroscopic event to obtain spectroscopic response data from biological tissue and compare the response data with an empirical equation configured to correlate the measured response data and the most probable attributes of the tissue, thus facilitating classification of the tissue based on those attributes for subsequent biopsy or remedial measures as necessary. | 12-30-2010 |
20120245473 | MULTIMODAL SPECTROSCOPIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLASSIFYING BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - Multimodal optical spectroscopy systems and methods produce a spectroscopic event to obtain spectroscopic response data from biological tissue, either ex vivo or in vivo, and compare the response data with a model configured to correlate the measured response data and the most probable attributes of the tissue, thus facilitating classification of the tissue based on those attributes. | 09-27-2012 |
20120295803 | LUNG CANCER SIGNATURE - The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for cancer diagnosis, research and therapy, including but not limited to, cancer markers. In particular, the present disclosure relates to cancer markers as diagnostic markers and clinical targets for lung cancer. | 11-22-2012 |
20140057794 | LUNG CANCER SIGNATURE - The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for cancer diagnosis, research and therapy, including but not limited to, cancer markers. In particular, the present disclosure relates to cancer markers as diagnostic markers and clinical targets for lung cancer. | 02-27-2014 |
Jesse Taylor, Taylor, MI US
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20160101649 | Vehicle Rims Including Deformable Features and Vehicles Incorporating The Same - Vehicle structures for dissipating and distributing energy associated with a collision are described herein. In one embodiment, a rim includes an inner flange and an outer flange that extend around a periphery of the rim, a rim wall that extends around the periphery of the rim and that extends between the inner flange and the outer flange in the vehicle lateral direction, a drop-well portion that is positioned between the rim wall and the outer flange in the vehicle lateral direction, where the rim wall comprises an increased thickness region that is positioned proximate to the drop-well portion, and where a maximum thickness of the increased thickness region is greater than a maximum thickness of the rim wall positioned outside of the increased thickness region, and at least one spoke extending radially inward from the drop-well portion. | 04-14-2016 |
John Taylor, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20090189429 | Easy lift mechanism for vehicle seats - A method and apparatus for actuating a folding vehicle seat. The apparatus includes a handle remotely and functionally connected to the vehicle seat for moving the seatback from a folded position to an upright or design position. The handle is pivotally mounted on a support bracket and attached to an actuator member interconnecting the handle and the seatback. The actuator member transfers the motion of the handle to a generally “L-shaped” arm which is pivotally mounted to the vehicle seat below the seatback. The L-shaped arm rotates toward the back of the seat as the handle is lifted. As the L-shaped arm moves, it catches a stop or extension member located on the seatback and moves the seatback toward the upright position. | 07-30-2009 |
John Taylor, Fife Lake, MI US
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20120261968 | REAR VEHICLE SEAT AUTOMATIC HEAD REST SYSTEM - An extendible and retractable head rest system for a motor vehicle seat has a head rest coupled to a linkage and an actuator coupled to the linkage. The linkage includes an offset drive link that upon the actuator being actuated to extend the head rest system to an operative position, the linkage moves the head rest up and forward and upon the actuator being actuated to retract the head rest system to an inoperative position, the linkage moves the head rest back and down. In an aspect, the linkage kneels when the head rest reaches an upper position to move the head rest to a forward position. | 10-18-2012 |
John F. Taylor, Ortonville, MI US
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20090243581 | ELECTRICAL OUTLET DEVICE - An electrical outlet device is provided, the device operable to produce a step-down voltage to an electrically powered system. The electrical outlet device can include a housing, a power inlet electrical plug that extends from the housing and at least one power outlet electrical socket that is connected in parallel to the power inlet electrical plug. A load is also included within the housing and connected in parallel to the at least one power outlet socket, the load providing a step-down voltage. Also included can be a pair of power outlet electrical contacts that extend from the load, the pair of electrical contacts being connected to the load and providing the step-down voltage to the electrically powered system. | 10-01-2009 |
John M. Taylor, Fife Lake, MI US
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20130311039 | VEHICLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A CAPACITIVE SENSOR - An illustrative assembly includes a panel and a capacitive sensor. The panel is movable between an opened position and a closed position relative to a closure of a vehicle body. The sensor is positioned on the panel such that at least a portion of the sensor is perpendicular to the closure of the vehicle body as the panel moves between the opened and closed positions. The sensor capacitively couples to an electrically conductive object proximal to the closure of the vehicle body such that capacitance of the sensor changes. | 11-21-2013 |
20150267455 | VEHICLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A CAPACITIVE SENSOR - An illustrative assembly includes a panel and a capacitive sensor. The panel is movable between an opened position and a closed position relative to a closure of a vehicle body. The sensor is positioned on the panel such that at least a portion of the sensor is perpendicular to the closure of the vehicle body as the panel moves between the opened and closed positions. The sensor capacitively couples to an electrically conductive object proximal to the closure of the vehicle body such that capacitance of the sensor changes. | 09-24-2015 |
John S. Taylor, Commerce, MI US
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20090001803 | Methods For Providing Vehicle Ballasting Weights - A method of providing a vehicle ballasting weight for balancing a portion of a vehicle. The method comprises providing an initial length of a vehicle ballasting weight material comprising a flexible polymeric matrix material filled with a high density particulate material, and severing an incremental length of the vehicle ballasting weight material from the initial length, where the incremental length corresponds to a desired mass for the vehicle ballasting weight. | 01-01-2009 |
John William Taylor, Novi, MI US
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20120068496 | COST-EFFECTIVE, LIGHTWEIGHT, THERMOPLASTIC AUTOMOTIVE BODY STRUCTURE MANUFACTURED BY SINGLE STEP ROTO-MOLDING PROCESS - The invention provides a structure for automotive vehicle manufactured by rotational molding process having enough stiffness, strength and durability to sustain the weight of passengers without requiring any supporting sub-frames. The multilayer structure along with foam layer is used to provide additional impact strength and reliability to the structure of the vehicle against accidents. The single step production of structurally complex shaped body parts for automotive vehicle enables economic manufacturing and assembly of the automotive vehicle. | 03-22-2012 |
20120100792 | COST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT AIR CIRCULATION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE HAVING ROTOMOLDED BODY ASSEMBLY - The present invention provides a cost effective and efficient air circulation system for a rotomolded vehicle body, comprising: at least one inlet vent disposed at the lower front of the rotomolded body assembly for receiving the air; an outlet vents comprising at least one venting vane disposed at floor of the rotomolded body assembly for receiving the air from inlet vent and disposing the air to underside of the floor for cooling of the power train system located beneath the floor. A roof of the rotomolded body assembly receiving the air from inlet vents and disposing in the void of the rotomolded body assembly for cooling the passenger area, wherein the air is forced-in from inlet vents and forced-out through the outlet vents. A high volumetric throughput pressure is maintained between inlet and outlet vents comprising the said venting vane due to position thereof. | 04-26-2012 |
Jonathan Michaels Taylor, Detroit, MI US
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20140084545 | GEOMETRICAL BUILDING MAGNETIC TOY AND GAME - The magnetic device, namely a prism, is a game piece that is made of various geometrical prism shapes having a plurality of magnets with a particular magnet pole facing surface. Geometric magnetic game pieces, with corresponding to constructing a geometrical image structure, fundamentally rest upon accurate detailed perspectives through its visual perceptions and methodological inquiry to build a geometrical representation or structure. Structures are magnetically attracted or repelled by magnet poles. The invention is a method for motivational learning through the scope of mathematics, but in the context of geometry. It is an exploring magnetic device, a manipulative for learning to enhance or increase geometric proficiency and cognitive intelligence. The invention is meant to be a gratifying experience for enjoyment and educational purposes. | 03-27-2014 |
Joseph Curtis Taylor, Birch Run, MI US
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20130193695 | Security device for a sliding door or sliding window assembly - A security device for a sliding door or sliding window assembly comprising a base plate and a removably interlocking stop member. The base plate is securely fastened to the floor or window sill, respectively, in close proximity and along the path of movement of a sliding door or sliding window, by means of a plurality of openings for receiving screws. The stop member, while engagingly disposed in the interlocked, in use position, prevents the sliding door or sliding window from opening at all or past a predetermined point. The base plate and stop member are each formed having an interlocking means element, adapted to receive, matingly, the others interlocking means element. The stop member features a blocking element, which projects into the path of the sliding door or sliding window, while in the in use position. Removing the stop member allows normal movement of the sliding door or sliding window. | 08-01-2013 |
20140217754 | DOOR SECURITY DEVICE - A device for restricting movement of a door includes a door member, a floor member, and a connecting member. The door member is fixedly mounted to a door and includes a first opening having a first predetermined shape. The floor member is fixedly mounted to a floor and includes a second opening having a second predetermined shape. The connecting member includes a first leg and a second leg. The first leg extends in a first direction and has a first end removeably engaging the first opening. The second leg extends in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction and has a second end removeably engaging the second opening simultaneously when the first end removeably engages the first opening thereby preventing rotation of the door. | 08-07-2014 |
20150076844 | DOOR SECURITY DEVICE - A device for restricting movement of a door includes a door member, a floor member, and a connecting member. The door member is fixedly mounted to a door and includes a first opening having a first predetermined shape. The floor member is fixedly mounted to a floor and includes a second opening having a second predetermined shape. The connecting member includes a first leg and a second leg. The first leg extends in a first direction and has a first end removeably engaging the first opening. The second leg extends in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction and has a second end removeably engaging the second opening simultaneously when the first end removeably engages the first opening thereby preventing rotation of the door. | 03-19-2015 |
Joshua B. Taylor, Rockford, MI US
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20080231211 | POWER SUPPLY - A power supply to provide electrical power to one or more loads. The power supply may include a resonant air core transformer to provide an adjustable and adaptable source of power to electronic devices. The power supply may include isolated primary-side circuitry and secondary-side circuitry. The primary-side circuitry may include control circuitry that, among other things, provides drive waveforms for the primary-side switching circuitry. In embodiments configured to produce AC output, the secondary-side circuitry may also include switching circuitry. The primary-side control circuitry may provide drive waveforms for the secondary-side switching circuitry. The secondary-side circuitry may include measurement circuitry that measures the current and/or voltage of the output and provides those measurements to the control circuitry through isolation circuitry. The control circuitry may adjust the drive waveforms for the primary-side and/or secondary-side switching circuitry as a function of the measured values. | 09-25-2008 |
20100007307 | WIRELESS CHARGING SYSTEM - The present invention provides wireless power supply systems that wirelessly supply power to a remote device for rapidly charging a charge storage capacitor, which charges a battery with the power stored in the charge storage capacitor. This allows the remote device to be positioned near the inductive power supply for rapid charging of the charge storage capacitor and allows battery charging to continue even after the remote device is removed from the inductive power supply. | 01-14-2010 |
20100130096 | INDUCTIVE TOY VEHICLE - An inductively powered toy vehicle and an associated track with inductive charging segment. The vehicle may include a secondary coil, a drive motor, an electrical power storage device connected between said secondary coil and said drive motor, and a wireless communications unit. The charging segment may include a primary coil, a sense circuit operable to detect the presence of the vehicle based on a change in the detected impedance of the primary coil, and a power control unit operable to provide a time-varying current to the primary coil when the vehicle traverses the charging segment. The primary coil is positioned within the race track adjacent the track upper surface. The vehicle drive motor may be operable at first and second speed settings, and a remote control device can provide operating instructions to the vehicle wireless communications unit. | 05-27-2010 |
20100174629 | Metered Delivery of Wireless Power - A system is disclosed for charging or billing for access to wireless power. The device requiring power communicates with the power provider and the billing method is determined. A consumer may be required to provide billing information, or if the billing information is already associated with an existing account, the consumer account is automatically charged for the wireless power. The account may include prepaid charging minutes that are debited as wireless power is provided, or the account may be billed for the wireless power that is provided. The charging/billing for the wireless power may be used to receive value for the power that is provided, while remaining consumer friendly. | 07-08-2010 |
20100259217 | SELECTABLE COIL ARRAY - An inductive wireless power system using an array of coils with the ability to dynamically select which coils are energized. The coil array can determine the position of and provide power to one or more portable electronic devices positioned on the charging surface. The coils in the array may be connected with series resonant capacitors so that regardless of the number of coils selected, the resonance point is generally maintained. The coil array can provide spatial freedom, decrease power delivered to parasitic loads, and increase power transfer efficiency to the portable electronic devices. | 10-14-2010 |
20110115303 | MULTIPLE USE WIRELESS POWER SYSTEMS - A wireless power system having at least one of a remote device with multiple wireless power inputs capable of receiving power from a different wireless power source, a remote device including a hybrid secondary that can be selectively configured for multiple uses, a remote device including a hybrid secondary, a far field wireless power source having a low power mode, a remote device having the capability of communicating with multiple different wireless power sources to indicate that a wireless power hot spot is nearby, a wireless power supply including multiple wireless power transmitters. | 05-19-2011 |
20110181240 | INDUCTIVE CHARGING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A charging system for an electric vehicle that assists in aligning a primary charging coil and a secondary coil. The system may include a wheel chock that raises the primary coil into alignment with the secondary coil when a tire enters the wheel chock. The system may include a primary that is recessed below the surface supporting the vehicle and is protected by a cover. The secondary coil may be protected and supported by a skid plate mounted to the vehicle. The system may include a charging circuit that is controlled by signals transmitted by a garage door opener transmitter or a garage door opener. The system may include sensors that detect the presence of an animal or object in the space between the primary coil and the secondary coil. | 07-28-2011 |
20110273138 | WIRELESS CHARGING SYSTEM - The present invention provides wireless power supply systems that wirelessly supply power to a remote device for rapidly charging a charge storage capacitor, which charges a battery with the power stored in the charge storage capacitor. This allows the remote device to be positioned near the inductive power supply for rapid charging of the charge storage capacitor and allows battery charging to continue even after the remote device is removed from the inductive power supply. | 11-10-2011 |
20120000903 | SMART COOKWARE - An inductively powered cooking appliance and an associated wireless power supply for producing an electromagnetic field. The cooking appliance may include a secondary and a metal portion where the wireless power supply is capable of providing power to both. The cooking appliance may communicate with the wireless power supply to control the temperature of the metal portion and the amount of power transferred to the secondary. A smart handle connected to the secondary may be capable of performing various functions. The smart handle may also be capable of displaying and monitoring temperature. | 01-05-2012 |
20120041843 | METERED DELIVERY OF WIRELESS POWER - A system is disclosed for charging or billing for access to wireless power. The device requiring power communicates with the power provider and the billing method is determined. A consumer may be required to provide billing information, or if the billing information is already associated with an existing account, the consumer account is automatically charged for the wireless power. The account may include prepaid charging minutes that are debited as wireless power is provided, or the account may be billed for the wireless power that is provided. The charging/billing for the wireless power may be used to receive value for the power that is provided, while remaining consumer friendly. | 02-16-2012 |
20120150670 | WIRELESS POWER DELIVERY DURING PAYMENT - A system is disclosed for providing wireless power during a payment process. A device requiring power communicates with the power provider and provides payment information for a purchase. The device receives wireless power form the power provider. A consumer may be required to confirm the purchase, the payment information, and receipt of the wireless power. | 06-14-2012 |
20120259735 | METERED DELIVERY OF WIRELESS POWER - A system is disclosed for charging or billing for access to wireless power. The device requiring power communicates with the power provider and the billing method is determined. A consumer may be required to provide billing information, or if the billing information is already associated with an existing account, the consumer account is automatically charged for the wireless power. The account may include prepaid charging minutes that are debited as wireless power is provided, or the account may be billed for the wireless power that is provided. The charging/billing for the wireless power may be used to receive value for the power that is provided, while remaining consumer friendly. | 10-11-2012 |
20120286571 | POWER SUPPLY - A power supply to provide electrical power to one or more loads. The power supply may include a resonant air core transformer to provide an adjustable and adaptable source of power to electronic devices. The power supply may include isolated primary-side circuitry and secondary-side circuitry. The primary-side circuitry may include control circuitry that, among other things, provides drive waveforms for the primary-side switching circuitry. In embodiments configured to produce AC output, the secondary-side circuitry may also include switching circuitry. The primary-side control circuitry may provide drive waveforms for the secondary-side switching circuitry. The secondary-side circuitry may include measurement circuitry that measures the current and/or voltage of the output and provides those measurements to the control circuitry through isolation circuitry. The control circuitry may adjust the drive waveforms for the primary-side and/or secondary-side switching circuitry as a function of the measured values. | 11-15-2012 |
20130039395 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS IN A WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - A communication system that uses keyed modulation to encode fixed frequency communications on a variable frequency power transmission signal in which a single communication bit is represented by a plurality of modulations. To provide a fixed communication rate, the number of modulations associated with each bit is dynamic varying as a function of the ratio of the communication frequency to the carrier signal frequency. In one embodiment, the present invention provides dynamic phase-shift-keyed modulation in which communications are generated by toggling a load at a rate that is a fraction of the power transfer frequency. In another embodiment, the present invention provides communication by toggling a load in the communication transmitter at a rate that is phase locked and at a harmonic of the power transfer frequency. In yet another embodiment, the present invention provides frequency-shift-keyed modulation, including, for example, modulation at one of two different frequencies. | 02-14-2013 |
20130082536 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED CONTROL IN WIRELESS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS - A wireless power supply with an adaptive control system that is capable of adjusting various operating characteristics and that avoids operating at those operating characteristics that present adverse affects, such as impaired communications or interference with operation of the remote device. In one embodiment, the control system is capable of adjusting two or more of the operating frequency, duty cycle, rail voltage and switching circuit phase. In one embodiment, the wireless power supply control system is configured to detect operating characteristics that present adverse affects, maintain a record of those operating characteristics and avoid those operating characteristics once detected. In another embodiment, the remote device may be configured to advise the wireless power supply control system of certain “keep-out” ranges that adversely affect operation of the remote device. | 04-04-2013 |
20140045405 | INDUCTIVE TOY VEHICLE - An inductively powered vehicle and an inductive charging segment. The vehicle may include a secondary coil, a drive motor, an electrical power storage device connected between said secondary coil and said drive motor, and a wireless communications unit. The charging segment may include a primary coil, a sense circuit operable to detect the presence of the vehicle based on a change in the detected impedance of the primary coil, and a power control unit operable to provide a time-varying current to the primary coil when the vehicle traverses the charging segment. The primary coil is positioned adjacent a track upper surface. The vehicle drive motor may be operable at first and second speed settings, and a remote control device can provide operating instructions to the vehicle wireless communications unit. | 02-13-2014 |
20140103870 | WIRELESS CHARGING SYSTEM - The present invention provides wireless power supply systems that wirelessly supply power to a remote device for rapidly charging a charge storage capacitor, which charges a battery with the power stored in the charge storage capacitor. This allows the remote device to be positioned near the inductive power supply for rapid charging of the charge storage capacitor and allows battery charging to continue even after the remote device is removed from the inductive power supply. | 04-17-2014 |
20140254696 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS IN A WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - A communication system that uses keyed modulation to encode fixed frequency communications on a variable frequency power transmission signal in which a single communication bit is represented by a plurality of modulations. To provide a fixed communication rate, the number of modulations associated with each bit is dynamic varying as a function of the ratio of the communication frequency to the carrier signal frequency. In one embodiment, the present invention provides dynamic phase-shift-keyed modulation in which communications are generated by toggling a load at a rate that is a fraction of the power transfer frequency. In another embodiment, the present invention provides communication by toggling a load in the communication transmitter at a rate that is phase locked and at a harmonic of the power transfer frequency. In yet another embodiment, the present invention provides frequency-shift-keyed modulation, including, for example, modulation at one of two different frequencies. | 09-11-2014 |
20140300206 | MULTI-BRIDGE TOPOLOGY - A power supply with a multi-bridge topology configured to provide multiple different bridge topologies during operation. The power supply includes a plurality of half-bridge circuits connected to a controller. The controller can selectively configure the power supply between a plurality of different bridge topologies during operation by controlling the half-bridge circuit. | 10-09-2014 |
20140368052 | WIRELESS POWER RECEIVER SYSTEM - A wireless power receiver capable of receiving wireless power from close-coupled and mid-range wireless power supplies. The wireless power receiver includes a principal and supplemental receiver circuits. The principle receiver circuit is adjustable to operate in a close-coupled mode or a resonator mode. In close-coupled mode, the principle receiver circuit is coupled to the power input of a remote device and functions as the principle power source. In resonator-mode, the principle power circuit is electrically disconnected/isolated from the remote device and forms a closed resonant loop to function as a resonator that amplifies an electromagnetic field from a mid-range wireless power supply. The supplemental receiver circuit is coupled to the power input of the remote device and is configured to receive wireless power from the resonator and function as the power source when the principle receiver circuit is in the resonator mode. | 12-18-2014 |
20150035376 | WIRELESS POWER CONTROL SYSTEM - A wireless power transfer component with a selectively adjustable resonator circuit having a Q control subcircuit that varies the Q factor of the resonator circuit to control the amount of power relayed by the resonator circuit. The resonator circuit may be in the wireless power supply, the wireless power receiver, an intermediate resonator or any combination thereof. The resonator circuit may be actively configured based on a feedback circuit. The feedback circuit may sense a characteristic in the secondary circuit or elsewhere and actively operate the control subcircuit based on the sensed characteristic. The feedback circuit may cause the Q control subcircuit to change (reduce or increase) the Q factor when the sensed characteristic crosses a threshold value. The Q control subcircuit may include a variable resistor having a value that can be varied to adjust the Q factor of the resonator circuit. | 02-05-2015 |
20150069967 | INDUCTIVE CHARGING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A charging system for an electric vehicle that assists in aligning a primary charging coil and a secondary coil. The system may include a wheel chock that raises the primary coil into alignment with the secondary coil when a tire enters the wheel chock. The system may include a primary that is recessed below the surface supporting the vehicle and is protected by a cover. The secondary coil may be protected and supported by a skid plate mounted to the vehicle. The system may include a charging circuit that is controlled by signals transmitted by a garage door opener transmitter or a garage door opener. The system may include sensors that detect the presence of an animal or object in the space between the primary coil and the secondary coil. | 03-12-2015 |
20150102685 | WIRELESS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A wireless power system for wirelessly transferring power to a remote device from a wireless power supply at a range of distances. Various embodiments are contemplated in which reflected impedance from the remote device can be reduced by reducing coupling outside the desired wireless power transfer path, allowing delivery of wireless power over a range of distances. For example, a system incorporating one or more of shielding, spacing, and offsetting may be used to reduce reflected impedance from the remote device. An adapter may also be used to extend the range of wireless power transfer. | 04-16-2015 |
20150108847 | WIRELESS POWER COMMUNICATION - A remote device in accordance with the present invention includes an adaptive power receiver that receives wireless power from the wireless power supply by induction. The adaptive power receiver may be switched among two or more modes of operation, including, for example, a high-Q mode and a low-Q mode. By controlling the duty cycle of the switching between modes, the amount of energy received by the adaptive receiver may be controlled to communicate to the wireless power supply. This control is a form of adaptive resonance communication or Q control communication. Distortion can be reduced or eliminated by ramping between duty cycles with adjustment to intermediate duty cycle values. | 04-23-2015 |
20150123679 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING VARIABLE IMPEDANCE ELEMENTS IN A WIRELESS SENSOR - A wireless remote sensor ( | 05-07-2015 |
20150163864 | INDUCTIVE COOKING SYSTEM - The present invention provides a wireless power supply system in which a resonator may extend the range over which an inductive power supply may adequately supply wireless power to inductive cookware. The wireless power supply system may include an inductive cooking power supply that transmits power using an electromagnetic field, an inductive cookware that heats in response to presence of the electromagnetic field, and a resonator. | 06-11-2015 |
20150194814 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION IN WIRELESS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to wireless power supplies adapted to supply power and communicate with one or more remote devices. The systems and methods of the present invention generally relate to a communication timing system that may ensure information being communicated does not overlap with that of another device, preventing data collisions and information from going undetected. With information being communicated in a way that addresses or avoids potential communication issues in multiple device systems, the wireless power supply may control operation to effectively supply wireless power. | 07-09-2015 |
20150207333 | WIRELESS POWER CONTROL - A remote device in accordance with the present invention includes an adaptive power receiver that receives wireless power from the wireless power supply by induction. The adaptive power receiver may be switched among two or more modes of operation, including, for example, a high-Q mode and a low-Q mode. By controlling the switching between modes, the amount of energy received by the adaptive receiver may be controlled. This control is a form of adaptive resonance control or Q control. | 07-23-2015 |
20150244176 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BIDIRECTIONAL WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER - The present invention relates to a wireless power supply system including a remote device capable of both transmitting and receiving power wirelessly. The remote device includes a self-driven synchronous rectifier. The wireless power supply system may also include a wireless power supply configured to enter an OFF state in which no power, or substantially no power, is drawn, and to wake from the OFF state in response to receiving power from a remote device. | 08-27-2015 |
Kendrick J. Taylor, Canton, MI US
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20160068073 | DC Fast Charge Testing Method and System for Electric Vehicles - A charge test device lacks ability to provide electrical power for charging an electric vehicle. The test device is configured to communicate, with the vehicle, communications which electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) having the ability to provide the electrical power for charging the vehicle would communicate with the vehicle to initiate charging of the vehicle. The EVSE may be DC fast charge EVSE having the ability to provide electrical power for DC fast charging the vehicle. The test device may be further configured to indicate responses of the vehicle to the communications communicated with the vehicle such that diagnosis of a failed charge event of the vehicle by the EVSE can be performed using the responses of the vehicle to the communications communicated with the vehicle. | 03-10-2016 |
Kenneth Taylor, Redford, MI US
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20140102387 | VALVE TIMING CONTROL - A valve timing control having a stator body constructed of a plastic material. The stator body has an annular side wall and a front plate which, together, define a plurality of annularly spaced internal cavities within the stator body. A rotor having a plurality of vanes is positioned within the stator body so that one vane is positioned within each cavity. The rotor is movable relative to the stator body between a first and second rotational position. A plurality of threaded metal inserts are embedded within the stator body and used to attach a metal sprocket to the stator body at a position opposed to the front plate. Two of these inserts also receive the impact load from the rotor. | 04-17-2014 |
20150075464 | VALVE TIMING CONTROL - A valve timing control having a stator body constructed of a plastic material. The stator body has an annular side wall and a front plate which, together, define a plurality of annularly spaced internal cavities within the stator body. A rotor having a plurality of vanes is positioned within the stator body so that one vane is positioned within each cavity. The rotor is movable relative to the stator body between a first and second rotational position. A plurality of threaded metal inserts are embedded within the stator body and used to attach a metal sprocket to the stator body at a position opposed to the front plate. Two of these inserts also receive the impact load from the rotor. | 03-19-2015 |
Kenneth W. Taylor, New Baltimore, MI US
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20100065999 | Multi-Tool Positioner For Flexible Manufacturing Of Fixture Joining Components - A tooling fixture positioning system for securing automotive body part components to create an automotive body. The tooling fixture positioning system comprises a plurality of pivot joint assemblies and link arms coupled together to facilitate supporting tooling fixtures in desired positions and orientations. Each pivot joint assembly includes a brake that selectively engages and disengages the pivot joint assembly for rotation about a respective axis. | 03-18-2010 |
Kevin Taylor, Inkster, MI US
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20150368936 | DISTORTION FREE DOOR HANDLE - An automotive door panel is disclosed. The automotive door panel comprises an outer panel, a bezel, a handle and in inner reinforcement. The outer panel has a depression formed on an outside surface surrounding a handle opening. The bezel seats within the depression of the door panel. The handle is mounted to the bezel and includes an attachment member in a YZ axis. The inner reinforcement member has a mounting flange oriented in the YZ axis. A fastener extends through the mounting flange in an X-direction and connects to the attachment member. | 12-24-2015 |
Kevin M. Taylor, Parma, MI US
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20100329855 | FAN SHROUD WITH MODULAR VANE SETS - A fan shroud with modular vane members for a cooling system. A plurality of modular vane set members are positioned around the inner surface of the fan shroud ring, each of the modular vane set members having a plurality of vane members. The modularity provides flexibility and versatility for the fan shroud and corresponding efficiencies in costs and manufacturing. | 12-30-2010 |
Matthew F. Taylor, Detroit, MI US
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20100318773 | INCLUSIVE "OR" BIT MATRIX COMPARE RESOLUTION OF VECTOR UPDATE CONFLICT MASKS - A computer system is operable to identify index elements in a vector index array that cannot be processed in parallel by calculating a complement modified bit matrix compare function between a first matrix filled with elements from the vector index array and a second matrix filled with the same elements from the vector index array. | 12-16-2010 |
Maurice Taylor, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI US
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20100051161 | Nylon and steel belted off-the-road (OTR) radial tire - A radial tire is provided for use with off-the-road (OTR) vehicles. The tire includes steel belts with organic belts or an organic carcass. | 03-04-2010 |
Michael V. Taylor, Wolverine Lake, MI US
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20110167803 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE DURING PARTICULATE MATTER FILTER REGENERATION - An engine control system includes an injection determination module, a correction factor determination module, and a regeneration control module. The injection determination module determines a desired amount of hydrocarbons (HC) to inject into exhaust gas produced by an engine based a flow rate of the exhaust gas. The correction factor determination module determines a correction factor for the desired amount of HC based on engine speed and engine load. The regeneration control module controls injection of an adjusted amount of HC into the exhaust gas during regeneration of a particulate matter filter, wherein the adjusted amount of HC is based on the desired amount of HC and the correction factor. | 07-14-2011 |
20120065866 | VEHICLE ACCELERATION WHEN IN AN AIR RESTRICTION MODE - A method of controlling an engine of a vehicle having a particulate filter and operable in an air restriction mode wherein air inflow to an air intake throttle is restricted includes determining if the engine is operating in the air restriction mode, sensing a position of an accelerator pedal, and sensing a speed of the vehicle. The method further includes removing the restriction to the air intake throttle when the engine is operating in the air restriction mode, one of a change in position of the accelerator pedal over a period of time is greater than a pre-defined pedal acceleration rate or the position of the accelerator pedal is equal to a pre-defined pedal limit, and the speed of the vehicle is less than a pre-defined speed limit. | 03-15-2012 |
20120102923 | AFTER-TREATMENT HEATING WITH ENGINE COMBUSTION FEEDBACK - A method of operating an engine having an after-treatment system that treats exhaust gas from the engine with an oxidation catalyst includes adjusting the operation of the engine to increase the temperature of the exhaust gas, continuously sensing a cylinder pressure with a pressure sensor disposed at at least one cylinder of the engine to identify a unstable combustion event, i.e., an engine misfire, and adjusting the operation of the engine to prevent a future unstable combustion event when the unstable combustion event is detected. | 05-03-2012 |
20120102946 | AFTER-TREATMENT COOLING WITH COMBUSTION FEEDBACK - A method of operating an engine having a turbo charger includes sensing a temperature of a flow of exhaust gas from the engine, determining if the temperature of the exhaust gas is greater than an upper temperature threshold, sensing a cylinder pressure within the cylinders of the engine with a pressure sensor, determining if the cylinder pressure is greater than an upper pressure limit, sensing a boost provided by the turbo charger, determining if the boost is greater than a maximum boost limit, and adjusting the operation of the engine when the temperature of the exhaust gas entering the turbo charger is greater than an upper temperature threshold and the cylinder pressure is less than the upper pressure limit to reduce the temperature of the exhaust gas entering the turbo charger to a temperature below the upper temperature threshold. | 05-03-2012 |
20120222399 | OXIDATION CATALYST BURN THRESHOLD ADJUSTMENT TO AVOID QUENCHING - A method of controlling an exhaust gas treatment system for an engine includes relating the usage of an oxidation catalyst to a temperature offset value, and increasing a current burn threshold temperature by the temperature offset value to define an adjusted burn threshold temperature. Hydrocarbons may be injected into a flow of exhaust gas when the temperature of the oxidation catalyst is equal to or greater than the adjusted burn threshold temperature. The temperature at which the hydrocarbons are injected into the exhaust gas is thereby increased to accommodate performance degradation in the oxidation catalyst, which extends the life of the oxidation catalyst. | 09-06-2012 |
20120240552 | METHOD OF OPERATING AN EXHAUST GAS TREATMENT SYSTEM TO PREVENT QUENCHING DURING REGENERATION - A method of controlling an exhaust gas treatment system of a vehicle includes detecting a request to regenerate a particulate filter, and injecting hydrocarbons at an injection rate into a flow of exhaust gas upstream of an oxidation catalyst to heat the oxidation catalyst. The injection rate is increased at a current acceleration rate, and the current acceleration rate is reduced to define a reduced acceleration rate when the oxidation catalyst is quenched. | 09-27-2012 |
20120240553 | METHOD OF DETERMINING IF AN OXIDATION CATALYST IS QUENCHED OR IS NOT QUENCHED - A temperature of exhaust gas downstream of an oxidation catalyst is compared to a temperature of the exhaust gas upstream of the oxidation catalyst to determine if the downstream temperature is increasing over time or decreasing over time as hydrocarbons are injected into the flow of exhaust gas to regenerate a particulate filter. The oxidation catalyst is determined to be quenched when the temperature of the exhaust gas downstream of the oxidation catalyst remains constant or decreases over time as the rate at which the hydrocarbons are injected into the exhaust gas increases. The oxidation catalyst is determined to not be quenched when the temperature of the exhaust gas downstream of the oxidation catalyst increases over time as the rate at which the hydrocarbons are injected into the exhaust gas increases. | 09-27-2012 |
20130025266 | STRATIFIED PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION SYSTEM - An exhaust gas treatment system for an internal combustion engine is provided and includes an exhaust gas conduit, a hydrocarbon supply, a particulate filter (“PF”), at least one sensor, a first temperature sensor, a second temperature sensor, and a control module. The PF is in fluid communication with the exhaust gas conduit and has a filter structure for removal of particulates in the exhaust gas. The filter structure has an innermost region and an outermost region. The PF is selectively regenerated during operation of the internal combustion engine. The PF has a stratified temperature structure that causes the particulates trapped at the innermost region of the PF burn off before the particulates trapped in the outermost region of the PF during regeneration. The control module has a memory with an infinite stage temperature control curve stored thereon. | 01-31-2013 |
20130239550 | FLEXIBLE REGENERATION TIME OF DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER BASED ON FUEL EFFICIENCY - A method of controlling an exhaust gas treatment system includes measuring a quantity of fuel used by the vehicle during a defined time period of a regeneration event, and estimating a quantity of particulate matter being burnt from a particulate filter during the defined time period to define a particulate matter burn rate. The quantity of fuel used is compared with the calculated particulate matter burn rate to define a regeneration fuel efficiency ratio. The regeneration fuel efficiency ratio is compared to a minimum regeneration fuel efficiency rate to determine if the regeneration event is an efficient use of fuel or is not an efficient use of fuel. The regeneration event is stopped prior to an estimated completion of the regeneration event when the comparison of the regeneration fuel efficiency ratio to the minimum regeneration fuel efficiency rate indicates that the regeneration event is not an efficient use of fuel. | 09-19-2013 |
20130239551 | METHOD OF SETTING A PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION SETPOINT BASED ON EXHAUST FLOW MASS - A method of defining a target regeneration temperature setpoint for exhaust gas upstream of a particulate filter of an exhaust gas treatment system includes as defining the regeneration temperature setpoint to include an idle temperature setpoint when the current vehicle operating mode is classified as an idle mode, and defining the regeneration temperature setpoint to include a driving temperature setpoint when the current vehicle operating mode is classified as a driving mode. The idle temperature setpoint and the driving temperature setpoint are derived individually of and separately from each other, and are based on different criteria. | 09-19-2013 |
20130283767 | OXIDATION CATALYST MONITORING - A control method for monitoring an oxidation catalyst of an exhaust system is provided. The control method includes determining an open loop factor based on an aging factor and an efficiency curve; controlling an injection of hydrocarbons into an exhaust stream based on the open loop factor; and monitoring the oxidation catalyst based on the injection of hydrocarbons. | 10-31-2013 |
Michelle Zirngibl Taylor, Waterford, MI US
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20140042964 | CHARGE CORD LOCKING/UNLOCKING ACTUATOR - A locking mechanism secures a plug of a charging cord in a charging receptacle of a vehicle and includes an actuator, a linear-actuated cam connected thereto and driven along a linear travel path thereby (the cam defining a slot therein positioned at an angle relative to the path), and a locking arm pivotally mounted at a pivot point to a component disposed adjacent the arm. The arm includes a follower pin that engages the slot. The arm pivots about the point to move between locked and unlocked positions in response to movement of the cam along the path. A housing of the vehicle includes the receptacle, a charging interface connected with the plug to allow current to flow from a charging unit to a system of batteries of the vehicle during a charging operation, and the mechanism. | 02-13-2014 |
Nancy M. Taylor, Traverse City, MI US
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20090071051 | Vehicular Animal Identification Paddle Apparatus - A vehicular animal identification paddle apparatus is comprised of a display member, a stem and a display member holder. The display member holder is comprised of a window clip, a horizontal extension member and a socket. The attachment means attaches the horizontal extension member and the socket to a vehicle window. The display member exhibits an animal identifier comprised of a silhouette of an animal and the printed name of that animal. The stem is attached at one end to the display member and at the other end secured to the socket. An animal of interest within a wildlife area is identified and exhibited to occupants of other vehicles by placing a coinciding display member within the apparatus and attaching it to a user's vehicle. This minimizes traffic congestion within the wildlife area and identifies the animal to those interested. | 03-19-2009 |
Nigel Christopher Taylor, Highland, MI US
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20100032986 | SIDE OUTER PANEL - A side outer panel of a vehicle having an outer surface including an outer surface edge. The outer surface edge has a predetermined curved path that provides a styling shape to add an aesthetic element to the side outer panel. The side outer panel further includes a mounting portion integrally formed thereto. The mounting portion provides a structure for attaching the side outer panel to the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, the mounting portion includes a planar surface spaced apart from the outer surface and a step disposed between the outer surface edge and the planar surface. The planar surface at least one flange extending orthogonally therefrom to define a welding surface for welding the side outer panel to the body thereby providing structural reinforcement to the outer surface edge of the side outer panel. | 02-11-2010 |
Norman Russell Taylor, Oxford, MI US
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20080284213 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING OF SINGLE PANEL SUNROOFS INTO DOUBLE PANEL SUNROOFS AND COMPONENT PARTS THEREOF - An arrangement and process for conversion of a single panel sunroof into a two panel sunroof uses corner adaptor pieces with planar sides that form an outside corner and a concave inner contour extending between ends of the planar sides, the contour being matched to a rounded corner curvature of a cover panel of a single panel sunroof, such that two such cover panels having corner adaptor pieces thereon can seal relative to the roof opening and relative to each other within the roof opening. A roller blind assembly enables a roller blind to be added by the provision of track inserts for guiding of the roller blind during opening and closing thereof, each of the track inserts being attachable at an inner side of a respective guide track on the sunroof frame. | 11-20-2008 |
Richard F. Taylor, Waterford, MI US
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20130111734 | Method of attaching a blast shield to a space frame vehicle - A method to attach a V-shaped or parabolic-shaped blast shield or other blast shields, to the bottom of a vehicle space frame that serves the purpose of redirecting the blast forces away from the crew compartment of the vehicle. Inner beams that run the length or width of the blast shield, align with the space frame running in the same direction. The beams are attached with bolts going through the top of each beam and into a threaded boss welded in the space frame. To attach the sides of the blast shield to the space frame, a rail adapter bracket mounts to the bottom of the space frame that has threaded bosses welded into the space frame. Slotted holes for forward and back and side-to-side adjustment on an adapter bracket are employed to help attach the blast shield to the space frame. | 05-09-2013 |
Richard G. Taylor, Plymouth, MI US
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20150224562 | VALVE HOLE FLARE FOR VEHICLE WHEELS - Exemplary illustrations of a method of making a wheel may include stamping a wheel blank, and forming a lip extending about a periphery of an aperture defined by the wheel blank. The aperture may be configured to receive a valve stem. The method may further include refining the lip about the periphery of the aperture. The lip may define an axial thickness greater than a baseline thickness of the wheel blank adjacent the aperture. In some exemplary approaches, a method further includes providing a second wheel blank having a second aperture configured to receive a valve stem. The second aperture may define an axial thickness greater than the baseline thickness of the first wheel blank, while the lip axial thickness of the first wheel blank is substantially equal to axial thickness of the second aperture | 08-13-2015 |
Richard Paul Taylor, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20110174066 | Non-Intrusive EGR Monitor For A Hybrid Electric Vehicle - An EGR fault in an engine is detected by comparing actual MAP values with inferred MAP values, the latter being based on MAF and engine speed. Multiple pairs of inferred and actual MAP, some having low EGR and other having high EGR rate. The two values are expected to deviate at high EGR rate and to be nearly equal at low EGR rate. If no such deviation at high EGR, then a fault is determined. According to the present disclosure, the computation of inferred MAP includes a compensation for flow into the intake through a carbon canister system. Without such compensation, the EGR routine is applied to situations without flow from the canister. Such a limitation caused a problem in HEV vehicles, in which engine operating time is less than typical engine installations. Additionally, the confounding effects of rapid VVT movement are excluded from the computations. | 07-21-2011 |
20140058596 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENGINE CONTROL - Methods are provided for holding an engine steady during a drive cycle to complete one or more diagnostic routines. The engine may be held steady while an operator torque demand varies if a sufficient number of diagnostic routines need to be completed and are enabled for completion. By holding the engine steady, an accuracy and completion of the diagnostic routines is improved. | 02-27-2014 |
20140261343 | INTRUSIVE EGR MONITOR FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE - A system and method for controlling an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system in a hybrid vehicle using an intrusive monitor include adjusting EGR flow through an EGR valve based on an average pressure difference between pressure measured from a manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor and inferred pressure determined from mass air flow (MAF) into an intake of an engine when engine speed, throttle and camshaft timing position change is below a corresponding threshold. The measured pressure and inferred pressure are determined when the EGR valve is in a closed position and an open position. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277998 | HYBRID VEHICLE EXHAUST DIAGNOSTICS - Methods are provided for performing diagnostic routines in a hybrid vehicle. In one example approach, a method for operating a hybrid vehicle comprises inhibiting engine shutdown and enabling deceleration fuel shut off to perform a monitoring test while a vehicle speed is above a threshold speed. | 09-18-2014 |
Robert J. Taylor, Shelby Township, MI US
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20080317393 | BUSHING ASSEMBLY - A bushing assembly is disclosed and includes a bushing that can have an outer surface and an inner surface that can define an opening. The bushing can be configured to fit into a bore and receive a shaft through the opening. An engagement torque, T, between bushing and the shaft does not increase more than twenty-five percent as an interference fit between the bushing and the bore increases. The interference fit can be quantified by a reduction in outer radius, I, by at least 0.025 mm. | 12-25-2008 |
20130322796 | BUSHING ASSEMBLY - A bushing assembly is disclosed and includes a bushing that can have an outer surface and an inner surface that can define an opening. The bushing can be configured to fit into a bore and receive a shaft through the opening. The bushing can include at least one flange. The flange can include at least one void. The void can be adapted to prevent an engagement torque, T, between bushing and the shaft from increasing more than twenty-five percent as an interference fit between the bushing and the bore increases. The interference fit can be quantified by a reduction in outer radius, I, by at least 0.025 mm. | 12-05-2013 |
Samir K. Taylor, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20080208380 | MANUFACTURING STATION WITH IMPROVED CONTROLLER - A manufacturing station comprises a tool which performs a manufacturing operation on a part, a controller programmed by a product line which controls the tool to determine that the operation is carried out, which receives information about the manufacturing operation and communicates information about the operation, and an interface between the tool and the controller, wherein the controller is configurable to one of a multiple of manufacturing operations which correspond to the product line of the controller. | 08-28-2008 |
Seth Michael Taylor, Lapeer, MI US
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20140129107 | Electronic brake system line lock feature - A method applying a line lock feature, i.e. a wheel hold mode, with a brake system for a vehicle comprises initiating a wheel hold mode for the brake system and applying pressure to the wheels of a non-driven axle. The wheel brake pressure is maintained at the wheels of the non-driven axle independent of application of the brake pedal. The wheel brake pressure at the wheels of the non-driven axle is released when a release trigger event occurs. The release trigger event may be an automatic trigger event or a driver actuated trigger event. | 05-08-2014 |
Stephen Paul Taylor, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110116728 | EDGE RINGING ARTIFACT SUPPRESSION METHODS AND APPARATUSES - In some embodiments, the present invention relates to methods or suppressing edge ringing in images. For example, in some embodiments a method of processing an image to suppress ringing and broadened edges induced by image correction processing, includes high-pass filtering a first image to obtain a second image, processing said second image including applying non-linear apodization to said second image to obtain a third image, low-pass filtering said first image to obtain a fourth image, and combining the third image and the fourth image to obtain an output image, wherein the output image is characterized by having reduced edge-response sidelobes as compared to the first images. In some embodiments, the present invention relates to devices comprising means and/or modules to suppress edge ringing in images. | 05-19-2011 |
Steven C. Taylor, West Bloomfield, MI US
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20120199095 | CAMSHAFT COVER GASKET WITH INTEGRAL PCV BAFFLE - A gasket for sealing between a cylinder head and a camshaft cover includes a seal portion that defines a first region and a second region. The first region seals a perimeter of a camshaft chamber, and the second region seals a perimeter of a PCV chamber. A membrane extends across the second region to define a baffle for the PCV chamber that prevents oil from sloshing up from the crankcase into the PCV chamber. The membrane is integrally formed with the seal portion from the same seal material. | 08-09-2012 |
Steven Craig Taylor, West Bloomfield, MI US
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20130175795 | CAP FOR A QUICK CONNECT FITTING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY USING SAME - A cap for a quick connect fitting assembly is a unitary component having a terminal portion and a body portion extending from the terminal portion to define an inner cavity. The body portion defines a first opening opposite the terminal portion and a second opening extending from the first opening toward the terminal portion. The terminal portion has a first locating feature and the body portion has a second locating feature. The first locating feature and the second locating feature are spaced relative to one another such that the unitary component will connect to the quick connect fitting assembly with both of the locating features contacting predetermined locations of the quick connect fitting assembly only if a male fitting is inserted into a female fitting to a predetermined position, the unitary component thus ensuring proper connection of the quick connect fitting assembly. A method of assembly using the cap is also provided. | 07-11-2013 |
Terrie E. Taylor, Traverse City, MI US
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20130131104 | HISTIDINE RICH PROTEIN-2 DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR CEREBRAL MALARIA - The present inventions relate to accurately identifying a subset of patients within a larger group with malarial parasitemia. In particular, the present inventions provide compositions and methods comprising a malarial protein, histidine rich pro-tein-2 (HRP-2) for determining the general severity of a malarial infection in patients. Specifically, the inventions provide a rapid test comprising a read-out for HRP-2 levels in bodily fluids for determining whether a comatose patient's disease is a result of malaria as opposed to coma of another cause with incidental parasitemia. Specifically, in one preferred embodiment, a rapid test is contemplated as a quantitative rapid test dipstick. Further, these inventions relate to predictive tests for patients at risk for progression of relatively mild malaria disease to the more life-threatening cerebral malaria in addition to determining the etiology of malaria infections in comatose patients. | 05-23-2013 |
Timothy Gerald Taylor, Westland, MI US
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20110283979 | System and Method for Returning Oil Separated from Engine Crankcase Gases - A system for processing PCV gases is disclosed. In one example, the system includes an oil passage solely linking an oil separator to an engine crankcase. The system can provide an oil column that provides for continuous oil return from the oil separator to the engine crankcase even during conditions of higher levels of engine vacuum. | 11-24-2011 |
20130087128 | INTEGRATED POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VENT - Systems and methods for ventilating engine crankcase gases are described. In one example, crankcase gases flow from a first cylinder bank to a second cylinder bank via tubes placed between exhaust gas manifold runners. The systems and method may improve crankcase gas ventilation. | 04-11-2013 |
20130340692 | Cooling Strategy for Engine Head with Integrated Exhaust Manifold - A cooling apparatus for an integrated exhaust manifold includes: a first cooling jacket configured to surround a portion of an exhaust manifold; and a second cooling jacket configured to surround another portion of the exhaust manifold. The first cooling jacket includes a first portion sitting atop the second cooling jacket and a second portion adjacent the second cooling jacket and positioned lower than the first portion. | 12-26-2013 |
William Joseph Taylor, Crystal Lake, MI US
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20090021401 | System and method for verifying entry of keystrokes received from a capacitive keypad - A method for resetting a key decoder coupled to a plurality of capacitive keys to prevent processing of a key code generated by a ghosting condition. The method includes receiving a key code from a key decoder that corresponds to a first capacitive key of a capacitive keypad, detecting a ghosting condition for a second capacitive key that does not correspond to the detected key code, and resetting a key decoder in response to the ghosting condition being detected. | 01-22-2009 |