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Arti J. Walker, Grand Rapids, MI US
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| 20110054034 | METHODS OF USING CARBOXYLIC AMIDES AS ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS - A method of treating a disease or condition in a warm blooded mammal which disease or condition is suspected to be associated with a microbial infection, comprising: administering an antimicrobial effective amount of a carboxylic acid amide, its isomers or salts thereof, to a subject who is suspected to be infected with a microbe. In one embodiment, the carboxylic acid amide is trans-3-(naphth-2-yl)-but-2-enoic acid-N-(2-carboxyphenyl)amide. | 03-03-2011 |
Brock Walker, Okemos, MI US
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| 20100140998 | ACTIVE RESPONSE SEATING SYSTEM - A seat having a plurality of defined zones for supporting the human anatomy. The zoned seating can also include one or more recoil shields that can be one piece, multiple pieces, or can itself comprise multiple sections that correspond with the multiple zones or individual zones. The seating can also include inserts to assist in supporting or isolating certain desired portions of the human anatomy. The seating includes both seat back structures and seat pan structures, with each including a zoned configuration designed to support and stabilize specific structures of the human anatomy in a defined manner. The zones can separate independent and defined zones that are designed to be separate and act as individual anatomical support areas that collectively support, cradle and permit the human anatomy to be supported in a comfortable manner. It is preferred that the zones act and operate independently from one another. However, the zones could be arranged, for example, by size, design, formation, or the shape of construction, to interact with adjacent zones. The seat can also be formed around and/or from a molded, contoured member that itself replicates a surface taken from a multi-zoned surface which has been adjusted to fit an individual. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20120007400 | SEATING STRUCTURE WITH A CONTOURED FLEXIBLE BACKREST - A seating structure includes a backrest member having an upper edge, opposite side edges and a lower edge. The backrest member has a forwardly facing convex shape formed along a vertical centerline thereof between the upper and lower edges. The lower edge has a forwardly facing concave shape. The lower edge has outer portions positioned forwardly of an entirety of the upper edge. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120062014 | BACKREST - A backrest includes a shell having a first, forwardly facing support surface being more pronounced along upper and lower portions of a central, spine region relative to a middle portion of the central spine region and relative to side regions adjacent the central, spine region. A cushion is disposed over the first support surface. In one aspect, the cushion has a second, forwardly facing support surface being free of any corresponding pronounced portions overlying the pronounced upper and lower portions of the central, spine region of the underlying shell. In another aspect, a chair includes a backrest as disclosed. Methods of use and assembly also are provided. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20130069411 | BI-LEVEL HEADREST, BODY SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF SUPPORTING A USER'S CRANIUM - A method of supporting a user's cranium includes directly supporting at least a portion of a first user's T1-T6 vertebrae with a primary support and directly supporting a junction between the first user's occipital bone and C1 vertebrae with a secondary support spaced from the primary support. The positions of the primary and secondary supports may be independently adjusted relative to each other. Various body support structures and headrest structures are also provided. | 03-21-2013 |
Donna Murray Walker, Novi, MI US
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| 20100301036 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STRESS RELIEF USING MULTIPLE ENERGY SOURCES - Methods are presented for modifying a physical property of a structure, such as reducing or relieving remaining internal stress, in which two or more energy types are concurrently applied to the structure to change the physical property of interest in an accelerated fashion. A first energy type, such as heat, is applied according to time values and operational settings derived from a first order rate relationship for the first energy type and from a first order rate relationship for a second energy type. The second energy type, such as vibration or other time-varying energy form, is applied concurrently for the time value. Methods are also provided for determining operational settings for concurrent application of multiple energy types to a structure. | 12-02-2010 |
Francis Joseph Walker, Tecumseh, MI US
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| 20090203846 | KETONE-RESISTANT FKM/TPV BLENDS - Thermoplastic vulcanizate compositions prepared from fluorothermoplastic matrix and dispersed fluoroelastomeric regions, and articles comprising the thermoplastic vulcanizate, exhibiting improved resistance to polar organic solvents. | 08-13-2009 |
Frank H. Walker, Grand Blanc, MI US
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| 20080210500 | Hydraulic Regenerative Braking System For a Vehicle - One embodiment of a hydraulic regenerative braking system for a vehicle having at least one drive wheel includes first ( | 09-04-2008 |
| 20090236906 | Hydraulic Regenerative Braking System For A Vehicle - A hydraulic regenerative braking system for a vehicle is provided. The system includes two hydraulic machines, each of which is disposed proximate a corresponding vehicle wheel. A transformer is in communication with each of the hydraulic machines, and with a pair of accumulators. Each of the hydraulic machines is operable as a pump, pumping fluid to at least one of the accumulators when the vehicle is braking. Each of the hydraulic machines is also operable as a motor, receiving pressurized fluid and transferring torque to the vehicle wheels. The transformer is operable to vary the pressure of the fluid received by the hydraulic machines. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100101406 | HYDRAULIC MACHINE ARRANGEMENT - A hydraulic machine arrangement includes at least one hydraulic machine having a plurality of pistons reciprocating within corresponding cylinders. The pistons can be driven by a cam to operate the hydraulic machine as a pump, and they can drive the cam to operate the hydraulic machine as a motor. The hydraulic machine can be configured to selectively disengage a certain piston or pistons from the cam to operate at less than full displacement. Controlling the pressure in the cylinders corresponding to the disengaged pistons can be accomplished by a number of mechanisms, including selectively exhausting fluid from the cylinders, or using a jet pump to siphon off some of the fluid from a high pressure side of the hydraulic machine. Two of the hydraulic machines can be mounted together to help balance axial forces and eliminate the need for an expensive high capacity thrust bearing. | 04-29-2010 |
Frank J. Walker, Troy, MI US
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| 20090173451 | COLD WEATHER INSULATOR FILM REMOVAL AND EMERGENCY ESCAPE DEVICE - A device for rapidly removing insulator film from a window in an emergency such as a fire includes tabs mounted to the insulator film a cord mounted to one or more of the tabs and a handle on the end of the cord to permit the film to be removed from the window by grasping the handle and pulling on the chord. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090282736 | ROOT FEEDER - A root feeder for watering feeding and enhancing the air flow to the roots of a plant when the root feeder is at least partially buried in soil adjacent to the root system, the feeder including body panels folded from flat stock and locked together to form a body having an interior volume and a plurality of apertures providing for circulation of air and/or water and nutrients through the body to the roots of the plant. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100044463 | PLANT IRRIGATION, OXYGENATION AND FEEDING DEVICE - A plant irrigation, oxygenation, and feeding device includes an elongated tubular frame having a sidewall and a cap positioned on each end. The sidewall includes a plurality of apertures dimensioned to substantially prevent ground water exterior to the tubular body from entering an interior of the body while permitting the passage of air and water from the interior of the tubular frame to the exterior of the tubular frame. | 02-25-2010 |
Jason Walker, Lenox, MI US
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| 20080265516 | TWO STAGE SEALANTS AND METHOD OF FORMING AND/OR USING THE SAME - A sealant is configured to activate (e.g., cure and/or foam) in two stages (e.g., of two distinct portions of time). Advantageously, the sealant can exhibit self supporting characteristics during the second activation at least partly because of the first activation. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20120153242 | INSULATION MATERIALS - Foamable elastomeric formulations are described that are suitable for producing polymer foams with insulation and vibration damping properties and the fire retardancy required for internal aircraft panels. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120177877 | INSULATING HONEYCOMB PANEL - Laminar structures comprising two facing panels separated by a honeycomb structure containing foamed elastomeric material in the cells provide a combination of sound insulation and fire retardancy in a compact light weight foam which can be produced using traditional manufacturing techniques. | 07-12-2012 |
Jeffrey D. Walker, Ortonville, MI US
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| 20120312297 | PORTABLE GRILL ASSEMBLY - A portable grill assembly includes a grill rack, a fire tray and a support stake. The support stake is configured to secure and position the fire tray a distance above the ground and the support stake is also configured to secure and position the grill rack a distance above the fire tray. | 12-13-2012 |
Jim Walker, Kalamazoo, MI US
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| 20090192019 | FOUNDATION BRAKE HILL START AIDE SYSTEM - An exemplary embodiment of a Hill Start Aide system for a vehicle includes a brake system. The brake system including a brake actuator for manually actuating the brake system. The brake system is selectively configurable in a stopped configuration, where the brake system is manually maintained via the brake actuator such that a vehicle road wheel speed is about zero rpm, a released configuration, where the brake system will not generally inhibit rotation of at least one vehicle road wheel, and a control stop configuration, where the vehicle road wheel speed is about zero rpm. The Hill Start Aide system also includes a controller for at least partially controlling the brake system. The controller will selectively send a signal to maintain the brake system in the control stopped configuration when the brake actuator is manually released. The controller will send a signal to the brake system to release the brakes when a predetermined amount of time has elapsed after a transmission is manually shifted to a neutral configuration while the brake system is in the control stopped configuration. | 07-30-2009 |
John G. Walker, Clarkston, MI US
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| 20130146035 | AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM WITH TWO-STAGE ROOTS BLOWER - An air supply system is provided that uses two sets of rotors on a common set of shafts to boost air in two stages. The air supply system includes a housing and a first and a second rotatable shaft at least partially within the housing. A first and a second pair of rotors are included. Each pair of rotors has a first rotor supported for rotation on the first shaft and a second rotor supported for rotation on the second shaft. The housing has an inlet at the first pair of rotors, an outlet at the second pair of rotors, and an internal chamber between the first and the second pairs of rotors. Air flow from the inlet to the outlet thereby has a first pressure boost from the inlet to the internal chamber and a second pressure boost from the inlet chamber to the outlet. | 06-13-2013 |
Joseph J. Walker, St. Clair Shores, MI US
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| 20090157349 | Method of quantifying paint and bodywork on automobiles and other painted objects using coating thickness gauges - A method is disclosed for a test and data retrieval method that not only provides an illustration of an object point condition but also provides a linear numerical data point, that gives the user a quantifiable number to determine the extent of body work and over paint for a pointed object that is being appraised, up for bid, or sold in a private treaty sale or auction. | 06-18-2009 |
Joyce Walker, Bay City, MI US
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| 20100268016 | Magnetic Orthopedic Device - A magnetic orthopedic device comprises for covering a body region in which a person is experiencing pain. In an embodiment, the device comprises an elongate band of fabric with complimentary fastener elements disposed at opposite ends of thereof. The band may secure the device in the proximity of or around a body part or region, such as an elbow, torso, or lower back. The device further comprises at least one removably attachable section of material, which section includes a plurality of magnets disposed thereon (and preferably, hematite magnets.) The attachable section of material may be disposed at various points along the elongate band while the band is attached to a user's body, which allows a user to selectively position the magnets against a particular area of the body that is experiencing pain. | 10-21-2010 |
Kevin D. Walker, Holt, MI US
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| 20100285540 | Process for the preparation of (R)-Beta-Arylalanines by coupled Racemase/Aminomutase catalysis - A process for producing (R)-β-arylalanines is described. The process converts (S)-α-arylalanine to (R)-β-arylalanine using phenylalanine aminomutase and amino acid racemase. The (R)-β-arylalanine product can be used to form pharmaceutically useful drugs. Also disclosed are DNA sequences encloding phenylalanine aminomutase and amino acid racemase enzymes, sequences for PCR primers of the DNA sequences, and sequences for expressed aminomutase and amino acid racemase enzymes. | 11-11-2010 |
Lee C. Walker, Swartz Creek, MI US
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| 20110184628 | FUEL CORRECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A fuel control system for a vehicle comprises a fuel delivery module, a torque ratio determination module, and a correction factor module. The fuel delivery module supplies first and second amounts of diesel fuel to a cylinder of an engine during first and second combustion cycles for the cylinder, respectively. The second combustion cycle occurs after the first combustion cycle. The torque ratio determination module determines a torque ratio based on torque output by the engine during the first combustion cycle and a torque requested for the first combustion cycle. The correction factor module determines a fuel correction factor based on the torque ratio and adjusts the second amount based on the fuel correction factor. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110226216 | IDLE SPEED REDUCTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An idle control system for a vehicle comprises an actuator control module, a torque determination module, a deviation analysis module, and an idle speed reduction module. The actuator control module regulates an engine speed based on a desired idle speed when an engine idle mode is enabled. The torque determination module determines actual torques for a cylinder of an engine while the engine idle mode is enabled. The deviation analysis module determines a standard deviation based on more than one of the actual torques while the engine idle mode is enabled. The idle speed reduction module determines an idle speed reduction based on the standard deviation and decreases the desired idle speed based on the idle speed reduction. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110239984 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENABLING CYLINDER BALANCING AT LOW IDLE SPEED USING CRANKSHAFT SPEED SENSOR - A method and control system for controlling the idle speed of an engine includes an engine speed module that generates an engine speed signal. The control system also includes an actuator control module that regulates an engine speed based on a desired idle speed when an engine idle mode is enabled and a balancing module that balances torque produced by cylinders of an engine based on the engine speed signal when the engine idle mode is enabled. The control module also includes an idle speed reduction module that determines an idle speed reduction based on the actual torques produced by the cylinders after the balancing module balances the torque and that decreases the desired idle speed based on the idle speed reduction. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110257867 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING TURBO LAG IN AN ENGINE - A method and control module for controlling an engine includes a requested torque module that generates a requested torque and a turbo boost level module that determines a desired boost level based on the driver requested torque. The control module further includes a pulse determination module that determines a primary fuel injection pulsewidth and a secondary fuel injection pulsewidth based on the driver requested torque and the desired boost level and controls a first injection into the cylinder with the primary fuel injection pulsewidth and a second injection into the cylinder with the secondary fuel injection pulsewidth. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20120046849 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD BASED ON ESTIMATED ENGINE SPEED - A control system includes a speed determination module and a profile estimation module. The speed determination module determines previous engine speeds based on a predetermined profile of a crankshaft position sensor and previous pulse times corresponding to teeth on the crankshaft position sensor. The profile estimation module performs data fitting to determine an estimated profile of the crankshaft position sensor based on the previous pulse times and the previous engine speeds. The speed determination module determines present engine speeds based on the estimated profile and present pulse times corresponding to the teeth on the crankshaft position sensor. | 02-23-2012 |
Merry Michelle Walker, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20100068605 | REJUVENATION AND REUSE OF DEGRADED LITHIUM ION BATTERY CELLS - One embodiment includes a method for rejuvenating failed or degraded pouch-type lithium-ions batteries. | 03-18-2010 |
Michael J. Walker, Shelby Township, MI US
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| 20120301669 | METHOD OF BONDING A METAL TO A SUBSTRATE - A method of bonding a metal to a substrate involves forming a plurality of nano-features in a surface of the substrate, where each nano-feature is chosen from a nano-pore and/or a nano-crevice. In a molten state, the metal is over-cast onto the substrate surface, and penetrates the nano-features. Upon cooling, the metal is solidified inside the nano-features, where the solidification of the metal forms a mechanical interlock between the over-cast metal and the substrate. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120301734 | METHOD OF BONDING A METAL TO A SUBSTRATE - A method of bonding a metal to a substrate involves forming an oxide layer on a surface of the substrate, and in a molten state, over-casting the metal on the substrate surface. The over-casting drives a reaction at an interface between the over-cast metal and the oxide layer to form another oxide. The other oxide binds the metal to the substrate surface upon solidification of the over-cast metal. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120301743 | METHOD OF BONDING A METAL TO A SUBSTRATE - A method of bonding a metal to a substrate is disclosed herein. The method involves forming a nano-brush on a surface of the substrate, where the nano-brush includes a plurality of nano-wires extending above the substrate surface. In a molten state, the metal is introduced onto the substrate surface, and the metal surrounds the nano-wires. Upon cooling, the metal surrounding the nano-wires solidifies, and during the solidifying, at least a mechanical interlock is formed between the metal and the substrate. | 11-29-2012 |
Paul M. Walker, Clarkston, MI US
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| 20100227720 | SPROCKET RANDOMIZATION FOR ENHANCED NVH CONTROL - A sprocket includes a plurality of teeth along the outer circumference of the sprocket, where the teeth include at least a first tooth variant with a first involute length between a root and a tip radii of the sprocket and a first curvature at a given radius of the sprocket and at least a second tooth variant with a second involute length between a root and a tip radii of the sprocket and a second curvature at the given radius of the sprocket. The first curvature is different than the second curvature at a given radius of the sprocket. Such variants are arranged around the circumference in a predetermined way. | 09-09-2010 |
Ralph S. Walker, Livonia, MI US
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| 20110300991 | Control of Torque Direction Transition in a Powershift Transmission - A method for controlling a torque direction transition in a dual clutch transmission includes decreasing a torque capacity of a transmission input clutch when clutch slip reaches a target slip during a power-off condition, producing a subsequent power-on condition, and increasing torque capacity of said clutch when clutch slip reaches a second target slip. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110306464 | Power-Off Downshift Engagement Dampening - A method for controlling a power-off downshift in a powershift transmission includes disengaging the current gear, synchronizing engine speed and a speed of the target gear layshaft by increasing a torque capacity of the target gear clutch, disengaging the clutch, engaging the target gear, and reengaging the clutch. | 12-15-2011 |
Stephen Lee Walker, Chippewa Lake, MI US
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| 20120216742 | Timing Whistle - A timing whistle for setting the timing of an internal combustion engine comprising: a threaded tip, where the tip provides a means for coupling the whistle into a spark plug port; a means to rotate and secure the whistle into the spark plug port; a body portion, where said body portion extends from the means to rotate and secure; and an opening along the body portion, where said opening provides a means for the emission of a whistling sound indicating optimum timing of the engine. In one particular embodiment, the means to rotate includes a bolt type assembly and the body portion includes a pipe and a cap attached to the bolt assembly. | 08-30-2012 |
William Walker, Farmington Hills, MI US
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| 20120091866 | SUBWOOFER MOUNTING BRACKET - Disclosed herein are embodiments of a speaker mounting assembly. In one such embodiment, the speaker mounting assembly comprises a speaker housing having a housing support surface, a speaker mounting bracket having a base surface, a projection extending from one of the speaker housing and the speaker mounting bracket and a mounting structure formed on the other of the speaker housing and the speaker mounting bracket. The mounting structure is configured to receive the projection such that the housing support surface contacts the base surface when the projection is received in the mounting structure. The mounting structure has an anti-rotation structure configured to prevent rotation of the speaker housing with respect to the speaker mounting bracket. | 04-19-2012 |