Adams, MI
Aaron Adams, Detroit, MI US
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20150380970 | WIRELESS CHARGING ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A wireless charging assembly for a passenger compartment of a vehicle includes a vehicle component, a wireless charger and a connection structure. The wireless charger includes a charger housing and at least one primary induction coil disposed in the charger housing. A support structure is connected to the charger housing for securing the portable electronic device to the charger housing. The connection structure movably connects the charger housing to the vehicle component such that the charger housing is movable between a stowed position and an in-use position. | 12-31-2015 |
Aaron Adams, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20130156742 | Scaffold-Free Three Dimensional Nerve Fibroblast Constructs - The invention relates to scaffold-free three dimensional nerve fibroblast constructs and method of generating the nerve fibroblast constructs. The invention also relates to methods or repairing nerve transection and replacing damaged nerve tissue using the nerve fibroblast constructs of the invention. | 06-20-2013 |
Andrew Adams, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090245137 | HIGHLY AVAILABLE VIRTUAL STACKING ARCHITECTURE - At least one embodiment of the present invention provides a single High Availability virtual switching architecture that allows for sub convergence times in the event of a switch or switch link failure. In some instances, the High Availability architecture uses an adaptation of an ISIS protocol to leverage separation of topology calculation and propagation of network management configuration to achieve sub-second convergence. | 10-01-2009 |
Animequom Adams, Harbor Springs, MI US
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20120205366 | MICROWAVEABLE PACKAGING FOR FOOD PRODUCTS INCLUDING A FROZEN COMPONENT - Packaging and a dessert food product combines a hot portion and a cold portion. In one embodiment, the dessert combines hot pie with a topping of ice cream in a single package. In one aspect of the invention, the microwaveable food product and package incorporates a food package that simultaneously includes various susceptor films that allow for differential heating of food. The susceptor film(s) shield the cold-portion food products from being heated in the microwave while they provide even heating of the hot portion of the product. The packaging provides a quick, convenient and tasty dessert with minimal effort. In another aspect of the present invention, the pie and ice cream formulation has been optimized to maintain superior flavor and texture properties after freezing and microwave reheating. | 08-16-2012 |
Barbara S. Adams, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090004197 | Dek Protein Compositions and Methods of Using the Same - The present invention relates to DEK protein compositions (e.g., antibodies, small molecule inhibitors, siRNAs) and methods of using the same. In particular, the present invention provides compositions and methods for treating autoimmune disease (e.g., juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, etc.) and for inhibiting inflammation (e.g., associated with autoimmune disease) and cellular chemotaxis (e.g., of neutrophils, NK cells and T cells). The present invention further provides a diagnostic marker (e.g., DEK antigen) for autoimmune disease. | 01-01-2009 |
Blake Adams, Comstock Park, MI US
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20090079117 | Antivibration Device, and Vehicle Comprising Same - An antivibration device for supporting loads and damping vibration between external elements. The antivibration device comprises two rigid members and a resilient body for supporting loads and partially damping vibrations The antivibration device also comprises a damping unit for further damping of vibrations coincidentally with the resilient body. The antivibration also has an inhibitor apparatus which may be operated to drive the damping unit between two positions to selectively allow the transmission of loads and vibrations to the damping unit | 03-26-2009 |
Blake R. Adams, Comstock Park, MI US
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20140063630 | MOUNT INTERFACE TO SLIDE ON WINDSCREEN BUTTON - A rearview device having a rearview display. A rearview device attachment assembly is connected with the rearview display and includes a mount and an attachment clip coupled to the mount. The attachment clip includes a base and first and second opposing flex members extending from the base, each including an arcuate flex portion extending from the base. A connecting portion extends from the arcuate flex portion at an angle toward the base. An engagement portion extends away from the connecting portion at an angle away from the base. First and second protrusions project from the mount, each extending through first and second slots, respectively, in the base. The first and second protrusions are in abutting contact with the engagement portion of the first and second opposing flex members, respectively, thereby forcing the first and second opposing flex members at least partially away from the base. | 03-06-2014 |
20160023605 | MOUNT INTERFACE TO SLIDE ON WINDSCREEN BUTTON - A rearview device having a rearview display. A rearview device attachment assembly is connected with the rearview display and includes a mount and an attachment clip coupled to the mount. The attachment clip includes a base and first and second opposing flex members extending from the base, each including an arcuate flex portion extending from the base. A connecting portion extends from the arcuate flex portion at an angle toward the base. An engagement portion extends away from the connecting portion at an angle away from the base. First and second protrusions project from the mount, each extending through first and second slots, respectively, in the base. The first and second protrusions are in abutting contact with the engagement portion of the first and second opposing flex members, respectively, thereby forcing the first and second opposing flex members at least partially away from the base. | 01-28-2016 |
Daryl Adams, Novi, MI US
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20130071574 | Vehicle Component Including Basalt and Method for Making Same - A vehicle component formed using a reinforcing mixture that includes a plurality of basalt fibers. According to one embodiment, the reinforced vehicle component could be formed by a method in which a vehicle component is provided for reinforcement, such as a vehicle panel that may be stamped from steel. Basalt fibers are mixed with a carrier that includes one or more of an epoxy or a glue. The mixture of basalt fibers and the carrier are applied to the vehicle panel. In one embodiment, for example, the mixture could be sprayed onto the vehicle panel for purposes of reinforcement. | 03-21-2013 |
20140065427 | VEHICLE COMPONENT INCLUDING BASALT AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A vehicle component formed using a reinforcing mixture that includes a plurality of basalt fibers. According to one embodiment, the reinforced vehicle component could be formed by a method in which a vehicle component is provided for reinforcement, such as a vehicle panel that may be stamped from steel. Basalt fibers are mixed with a carrier that includes one or more of an epoxy or a glue. The mixture of basalt fibers and the carrier are applied to the vehicle panel. In one embodiment, for example, the mixture could be sprayed onto the vehicle panel for purposes of reinforcement. | 03-06-2014 |
20140197618 | GOOSENECK HITCH ASSEMBLY - A hitch assembly having a ball stud assembly and a sleeve with an open end dimensioned to receive the ball stud assembly. The ball stud assembly including a ball portion and a locking assembly. The ball stud assembly is movable between an extended position in which the ball portion extends out of the sleeve and a retracted position in which the ball portion is fully received within the sleeve. The locking assembly is configured to selectively lock the ball stud assembly with respect to the sleeve in either the extended position or the retracted position. | 07-17-2014 |
David A. Adams, Troy, MI US
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20090135845 | CONNECTION MANAGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE TELEMATICS UNIT - A connection management system and method manages connections between a vehicle telematics unit and a call center. A connection is established between the vehicle telematics unit and the call center over a wireless network. A first service is provided to the vehicle telematics unit during which a request for a second service is recognized for the vehicle telematics unit. A connection between the vehicle telematics unit and the call center is provided in response to the request for the second service after completion of the first service. This can include maintaining the established connection to carry out the second service or initiating a new connection after the first one is terminated. | 05-28-2009 |
20120028617 | METHOD OF COMMUNICATING VOICE AND DATA TRANSMISSIONS FOR TELEMATICS APPLICATIONS - A method of establishing an alternate communication channel between a telematics unit and a central facility that includes determining that a vehicle telematics unit is unable to communicate data over a voice call using a voice channel; initiating a data call from the vehicle telematics unit to a central facility based on that determination; sending information identifying the vehicle telematics unit to the central facility over the data call; establishing a voice call from the central facility to verbally communicate with the vehicle telematics unit based on the information identifying the vehicle telematics unit; and communicating data between the central facility and vehicle telematics unit via short messaging services (SMS) messages using the voice call from the central facility. | 02-02-2012 |
Emerson J. Adams, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20090260517 | ENGINE PISTON WITH ROLLING ELEMENT SKIRT - The present invention utilizes rolling elements, such as balls or rollers acting as bearings carried in openings in the skirt or equivalent portion of a piston, to engage the cylinder walls and replace the sliding bearings of the skirt with the roller elements in the skirt. The rolling elements then absorb all or some of the thrust loads conventionally absorbed by the skirt walls sliding along surfaces of an associated cylinder and thereby reduce the friction forces developed by the reciprocating action of the piston skirt. | 10-22-2009 |
20090297079 | Sealed Split Ring Crankshaft Bearing - A crankshaft has spaced-apart cheeks and a cylindrical surface between the cheeks. A split ring bearing assembly has first and second bearing parts that join to encircle the cylindrical surface. First and second split ring seal assemblies each have first and second seal parts that join to encircle and sealingly contact with the cylindrical surface on each side of the split ring bearing assembly. A journal includes a first and second journal halves having cylindrical recesses receiving the crankshaft so that the split ring bearing assembly bears upon the journal and the first and second split ring seal assemblies sealingly contact with the journal halves. A lube fill fitting is provided in the journal for the introduction of lubricant which is permanently sequestered between the first and second split ring seal assemblies to provide sealed lubrication of the split ring bearing assemblies. | 12-03-2009 |
20100018805 | PRE-LUBRICATION OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE BASED UPON LIKELY VEHICLE USAGE - A method is disclosed for initiating oil injection into a cylinder of an internal combustion engine prior to engine start-up, the oil injection protecting the engine from damage caused by insufficient lubrication during the start-up. The method includes processing data to modulate a lubrication initiation modifier and initiating the oil injection on the basis of the lubrication initiation modifier. | 01-28-2010 |
20110041796 | OIL MAKE-UP AND REPLENISHMENT OIL FILTER AND METHOD OF USE - An oil filter and oil-additive dispensing device comprising an oil filter and oil additive replenishment system further comprising: a full-flow oil filter; a by-pass oil filter; an oil additive dispensing system; and an on-vehicle controller to dispense additive as required, track additive consumption and signal the need for a replacement system is described. Also a method of using such oil filter and oil-additive dispensing device to extend the useful life of lubricating oil in a vehicle engine is described. | 02-24-2011 |
20120199093 | Lubeless Valve Assembly For Engine - A valve assembly includes a tubular valve stem guide and a valve having a valve stem slidable in the bore of the valve stem guide. A lower valve stem seal has an annular body surrounding the valve stem and a skirt sealing with the valve stem guide. An upper valve stem seal has an annular body sealingly mounted on the valve stem and a skirt portion overlapping with the annular body of the lower valve stem seal during the reciprocating movement of the valve stem so that the upper and lower valve stem seals cooperate to prevent flow of oil to the bore of the valve stem guide. The valve stem is coated with a diamond-like carbon coating or a hard nitride coating, and the valve stem guide is of powered metal construction with approximately 1% by weight solid lubricant such as molybdenum disulfide or tungsten disulfide. | 08-09-2012 |
20130301963 | AUTOMOTIVE POWERTRAIN COMPONENT AND BEARING WITH MICROPORES, AND METHOD THEREOF - One embodiment includes an automotive powertrain component and a bearing. The automotive powertrain component has a first surface and moves during use thereof. The bearing assists movement of the automotive powertrain component and has a second surface that opposes the first surface of the automotive powertrain component. Multiple micropores are located on a portion or more of the first surface, of the second surface, or of both the first and second surfaces. The micropores retain lubricant therein. In use, the lubricant can be lifted above respective openings of the micropores and into a space located between the first and second surfaces. | 11-14-2013 |
Grant Adams, Plymouth, MI US
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20130334860 | FOLDING HEADREST CLOSEOUT MEMBER - Folding assemblies for vehicles are described. In one aspect, a folding headrest assembly for a vehicle seat comprises a headrest having a frame. A pivot joint is coupled to the frame for rotatably supporting the headrest with respect to the vehicle seat between an upright position and a folded position. A support rod extends from the pivot joint and is configured for coupling to the vehicle seat. The headrest receives the pivot joint and a portion of the support rod, and the headrest defines an opening configured to provide clearance for the support rod as the headrest is rotated about the pivot joint relative to the support rod. A closeout member coupled to the support rod circumscribes at least an exposed portion of the pivot joint that is aligned with the opening of the headrest. | 12-19-2013 |
Herbert Adams, Waterford, MI US
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20110061956 | WHEEL CASING WITH EMBEDDED ROTOR FOR HUB MOTOR - A vehicle drivetrain with a wheel and an inside-out motor. The wheel includes a hub and a rim that is disposed about the hub. The rim includes a sealing bead that is configured to sealingly engage the opposite sidewalls of an inflatable tire. The inside-out motor includes a rotor that is at least partially disposed in the rim. | 03-17-2011 |
Herbert L. Adams, Waterford, MI US
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20090032321 | ELECTRIC WHEEL MOTOR ASSEMBLY - A drive axle assembly for driving a wheel of a vehicle includes a moveable suspension arm and a wheel spindle fixed to the suspension arm. A planetary gearset includes a sun gear, a ring gear and a carrier rotatably supporting a plurality of planet gears in meshed engagement with the sun gear and the ring gear. The carrier encompasses the wheel spindle and is drivingly connected to the wheel. An electric motor includes a rotor and a stator. The rotor drives the sun gear. | 02-05-2009 |
20100327674 | WHEEL MOTOR - A wheel motor can include a stator adapted to be coupled to a vehicle. The stator can include a body portion and a core extending radially outward from the body portion. A rotor can be disposed about the stator and can have a portion positioned radially outboard of and around the stator core. The rotor can include a plurality of magnets aligned with the stator core, and can be adapted to be coupled to a rotatable vehicle component. At least one winding element can be disposed circumferentially around the stator core, and a controller can be positioned in a pocket integrally formed in the stator body portion. The controller can be coupled to the at least one winding element and can be arranged to selectively provide a current supply to the at least one winding element to generate a magnetic flux to rotate the rotor relative to the stator. | 12-30-2010 |
Jack Adams, Belleville, MI US
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20150260085 | BRANCH COMMUNICATION VALVE FOR A TWIN SCROLL TURBOCHARGER - Methods and systems are provided for a branch communication valve in a twin turbocharger system. A branch communication valve may be positioned adjacent to a dividing wall separating a first scroll and a second scroll of the twin turbocharger. In an open position, the branch communication valve increases fluid communication between the first scroll and the second scroll and in a closed position, the branch communication valve decreases fluid communication between the first scroll and the second scroll. | 09-17-2015 |
Jack Adams, Saline, MI US
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20140219849 | BRANCH COMMUNICATION VALVE FOR A TWIN SCROLL TURBOCHARGER - Methods and systems are provided for a branch communication valve in a twin turbocharger system. A branch communication valve may be positioned adjacent to a dividing wall separating a first scroll and a second scroll of the twin turbocharger. In an open position, the branch communication valve increases fluid communication between the first scroll and the second scroll and in a closed position, the branch communication valve decreases fluid communication between the first scroll and the second scroll. | 08-07-2014 |
James Adams, New Boston, MI US
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20080197681 | ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT WITH SELF RESETTING MECHANISM - An apparatus includes a seat back having an outer surface that selectively contacts a seat occupant and a head restraint extending from the seat back that has a head restraint portion that selectively contacts the seat occupant. The head restraint portion is moveable between a forward position and a rearward position. The apparatus also includes a head restraint control assembly having an actuator, a lock mechanism, and a lock mechanism resetting device. The actuator transfers an actuation force to the head restraint portion for initiating movement of the head restraint portion from the rearward position to the forward position. The lock mechanism selectively restrains the headrest portion from moving from the forward position to the rearward position. The lock mechanism will restrain the headrest portion from moving from the forward position to the rearward position in a first actuation event and selectively reset by action of the lock mechanism resetting device in order to restrain the headrest portion from moving from the forward position to the rearward position in a second actuation event. The lock mechanism resetting device will reset the lock mechanism without manipulation from an outside source. | 08-21-2008 |
James A. Adams, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090023040 | OXYGEN REMOVAL SYSTEMS DURING FUEL CELL SHUTDOWN - A purging system for removing oxygen from a fuel cell system during a shutdown period for the fuel cell system. The purging system includes a separator having an inlet and an outlet; a first exhaust line for communicating a first exhaust gas stream from an outlet of the fuel cell system to the separator inlet during the shutdown period of the fuel cell system; and a second exhaust line for communicating a second exhaust gas stream to an inlet of the fuel cell system for delivering the second exhaust gas stream to the fuel cell system during the shutdown period. The separator removes oxygen from the first exhaust gas stream such that the first stream nitrogen molar volume is lower than the second steam nitrogen molar volume and the first stream oxygen molar volume is higher than the second stream oxygen molar volume. | 01-22-2009 |
20090047552 | HUMIDITY GAS CONDITIONER - A system and method for conditioning the temperature of at least one fluid stream that is passed through a fuel cell stack is provided. The system comprises a system module, at least one inlet and a conditioning device. The system module is operable to humidify the fluid stream to a reach a predetermined humidity level that corresponds to a predetermined temperature. The one inlet of the fuel cell stack receives the fluid stream at a first temperature that is different from the predetermined temperature. The fuel cell stack includes at least one outlet operable to present coolant having a temperature that is different from the first temperature of the fluid stream. The conditioning device is operable to receive the fluid stream and the coolant and present the fluid stream to the coolant to change the first temperature of the fluid stream to be equal to the predetermined temperature. | 02-19-2009 |
20110027669 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYDRATING A PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELL - A fuel cell hydration system comprising a first reservoir is provided. The first reservoir is positioned between a cathode supply and a fuel cell stack. The first reservoir includes corrugated regions positioned axially along the first reservoir to accumulate water discharged from a first fluid stream. The first fluid stream absorbs the accumulated water when an amount of water within the first fluid stream is below a water level to hydrate the fuel cell stack. | 02-03-2011 |
20110033764 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM WITH WETNESS SENSOR - A fuel cell system may have at least one sensor including a pair of electrodes disposed on a substrate. The sensor may be configured to produce an output signal having a magnitude that is proportional to a relative humidity in a vicinity of the sensor and, if liquid water is on the sensor, proportional to an amount of the liquid water on the sensor. | 02-10-2011 |
20120315557 | OXYGEN REMOVAL SYSTEMS DURING FUEL CELL SHUTDOWN - A purging system for removing oxygen from a fuel cell system during a shutdown period for the fuel cell system. The purging system includes a separator having an inlet and an outlet; a first exhaust line for communicating a first exhaust gas stream from an outlet of the fuel cell system to the separator inlet during the shutdown period of the fuel cell system; and a second exhaust line for communicating a second exhaust gas stream to an inlet of the fuel cell system for delivering the second exhaust gas stream to the fuel cell system during the shutdown period. The separator removes oxygen from the first exhaust gas stream such that the first stream nitrogen molar volume is lower than the second steam nitrogen molar volume and the first stream oxygen molar volume is higher than the second stream oxygen molar volume. | 12-13-2012 |
20130224610 | Electrolyte Replenishing System And Method - A battery system includes a battery including an anode, a cathode, and a liquid electrolyte; and a conduit communicating to the battery an electrolyte liquid having an electrolyte salt density lower than an electrolyte salt density of the liquid electrolyte. The electrolyte may be non-aqueous. The electrolyte may be volatile. | 08-29-2013 |
20160036037 | BATTERIES PREPARED BY SPINNING - A method of forming a lithium-ion battery by spinning and a battery formed thereby are disclosed. The spinning may include electrospinning A first anode layer may be spun, followed by a first separator layer, a first cathode layer, and a second separator layer. Each layer may be spun directly onto the previously spun layer to provide a battery that does not include metal current collectors. The anode and/or cathode layers may include polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fibers. To render the anode and cathode layers conductive, they may be carbonized using a heat source (e.g., a laser). The disclosed method may allow for the incorporation of high capacity materials, such as sulfur and/or silicon, in the electrode active materials. | 02-04-2016 |
John E. Adams, Clarkston, MI US
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20090178317 | Sign with waterproof pocket - The sign with a waterproof pocket provides an advertising or display sign that allows the user to customize the information displayed thereon. The sign includes a panel adapted for having user-selectable indicia formed thereon. The panel is preferably formed from a waterproof or water-resistant material, allowing the sign to be displayed outdoors without suffering from weather or water-related damage. A pocket is mounted to the panel, with the pocket having opposed open and closed ends. The pocket is formed from a waterproof and transparent material, such as transparent plastic, and is provided with a releasable closure for the open end. Additional display media may be removably inserted within the transparent pocket for display on the sign. The display media may be a smaller panel or other display signage, or may include items for removal by potential customers, such as brochures, business cards or the like. | 07-16-2009 |
John Eastman Adams, Clarkston, MI US
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20150176756 | SUPPORTING DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A supporting device for an electronic device is provided. The supporting device includes a plastic card defining first and second support tabs. The first and second support tabs define a gap therebetween that is sized to hold the electronic device therein when the first support tab is at a second operational position thereof and the second support tab is at a second operational position thereof. The first support tab is adapted to contact a first side of the electronic device when the first support tab is at the second operational position thereof, and the second support tab being adapted to contact a second side of the electronic device when the second support tab is at the second operational position thereof, such that the electronic device is held at a desired operational position between the first and second support tabs. | 06-25-2015 |
John R. Adams, Clarkston, MI US
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20080224492 | INTEGRATED CAR TOP CARRIER - A cargo carrier integrated a vehicle roof such that the cargo carrier is deployable from a stowed position within the vehicle roof to a deployed position that extends from the vehicle roof. The cargo carrier includes a bottom panel disposed within a recess formed in the vehicle roof, and a pair of side panels disposed within and hingedly connected to the bottom panel. The side panels are actuatable between the stowed position and the developed position. A front panel and a top panel are hingedly connected to each other and attached to the bottom panel. To deploy the cargo carrier, a deployment system is connected to the side panels for actuating the side panels between the stowed position and the deployed position. Actuation of the side panels raises the top panel and the front panel to the deployed position. | 09-18-2008 |
Joseph B. Adams, Northville, MI US
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20140165965 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM WITH ACCUMULATOR - A fuel supply system with an accumulator that allows for the accumulation of fuel at a pressure greater than the nominal operating pressure of the fuel supply system. The accumulation of fuel allows for less frequent fuel pump operation and therefore a reduction in overall fuel consumption of an engine. | 06-19-2014 |
20140358388 | INTERACTIVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT TECHNIQUES - A method for interactive transmission garage shifts includes receiving a request for a transmission garage shift; controlling the transmission to bring the vehicle to a stop state based on determining that the vehicle is rolling backwards on a grade above a predetermined grade threshold and at a speed below a predetermined speed threshold; controlling an electric park brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle at the stop state; controlling the transmission to engage a dog clutch so as to place the transmission in a forward drive gear; and controlling the EPB to i) deactivate if the dog clutch is determined to be engaged, or ii) maintain activation to maintain the vehicle at the stop state if the dog clutch is determined to be disengaged. | 12-04-2014 |
20150369141 | IMPLEMENTING SKIP FIRE WITH START/STOP FEATURE - A variety of methods and arrangements for implementing a start/stop feature in a skip fire engine control system are described. In one aspect, the implementation of the start/stop feature involves automatically turning off an internal combustion engine under selected circumstances during a drive cycle. A determination is made that the engine should be restarted. During the engine startup period, the engine is operated in a skip fire manner such that a desired engine speed is reached. | 12-24-2015 |
20150369189 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM WITH ACCUMULATOR - A fuel supply system with an accumulator that allows for the accumulation of fuel at a pressure greater than the nominal operating pressure of the fuel supply system. The accumulation of fuel allows for less frequent fuel pump operation and therefore a reduction in overall fuel consumption of an engine. | 12-24-2015 |
Joseph T. Adams, Howell, MI US
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20120005904 | CAST REMOVAL SYSTEM - Apparatus and methods for cutting a material, especially with low material speed and high cutting torque. In some embodiments, the apparatus is a hand-held device for quietly cutting through an orthopedic cast with little or no generation of debris. In yet other embodiments, there is a method for automatically advancing material past a shearing surface, such that the shearing action occurs at about the same velocity as the advancement. In yet other embodiments, there is a device for cutting material between a foot and a sharp edge, with the bottom of the foot being under the sharp edge to protect the skin of the patient. | 01-12-2012 |
20140222088 | Implant and Fastener Fixation Devices and Delivery Instrumentation - Described here are delivery or fastener device fixation implant devices, delivery instrumentation, and methods for using them. In particular, the description relates to implants having a having a strength sufficient to support, anchor, secure, maintain, or to otherwise repair an elongated delivery or fastener device anywhere such a device, such as, for example, a bone screw, may need further securing within a substrate it is inserted into, such as, for example, within human or animal tissue, such as bone tissue. | 08-07-2014 |
Joseph Thomas Adams, Howell, MI US
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20150216760 | Multi-Port Connection and Multi-Port Multiple Outlet Manifold - A manifold for use with an intermittent compression device garment, said manifold comprising: a plurality of outlet ports, where each of said outlet ports is fluidically connected to a chamber within a fluid fillable garments; and an inlet port fluidically connected to a fluid pump. | 08-06-2015 |
Joseph W. Adams, St. Joseph, MI US
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20080276655 | WASHER AND WASHER CONTROL WITH CYCLES FOR LAUNDRY ADDITIVES AND COLOR SAFE BLEACHES/IN-WASH STAIN REMOVERS - A washer and a control for an automatic washer to operate the washer through a wash cycle selected based upon a range of conditions of a fabric load to be washed. The control has a plurality of selectable stain type entrées, each with a particular dedicated wash cycle. The control also has dispensing control over at least two wash liquor additives, one being a detergent and the other being an oxidizing agent. The control operates the dedicated wash cycles, as selected, using both the detergent and the oxidizing agent, however, the detergent and the oxidizing agent may be dispensed in different orders and at different times and in different amounts, depending on the stain type selected. | 11-13-2008 |
Joseph W. Adams, Baroda, MI US
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20120279536 | DISHWASHER SPRAY ARM WITH DIVERTING VALVE - An automatic dishwasher having a rotatable sprayer includes a nozzle that may be selectively fluidly coupled to a fluid supply by a control valve. | 11-08-2012 |
20150368841 | WASHER AND WASHER CONTROL WITH CYCLES FOR LAUNDRY ADDITIVES AND COLOR SAFE BLEACHES/IN-WASH STAIN REMOVERS - A washer and a control for an automatic washer to operate the washer through a wash cycle selected based upon a range of conditions of a fabric load to be washed. The control has a plurality of selectable stain type entrees, each with a particular dedicated wash cycle. The control also has dispensing control over at least two wash liquor additives, one being a detergent and the other being an oxidizing agent. The control operates the dedicated wash cycles, as selected, using both the detergent and the oxidizing agent; however, the detergent and the oxidizing agent may be dispensed differently, depending on the stain type selected. | 12-24-2015 |
Justin F. Adams, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20080302087 | Exhaust system monitoring methods and systems - A diagnostic system for an exhaust system including a catalyst and a post-catalyst oxygen sensor is provided. The system generally includes a fuel control module that commands fuel to transition from a rich condition to a lean condition and that commands fuel to transition from the lean condition to the rich condition. A first diagnostic module monitors the post-catalyst oxygen sensor during the transition from the rich condition to the lean condition. A second diagnostic module monitors the catalyst during the transition from the lean condition to the rich condition. | 12-11-2008 |
20090150057 | OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER CONTROL STRATEGY - A heating module for an oxygen sensor comprises an estimated mass module, a cumulative mass module, and a temperature control module. The estimated mass module determines an estimated mass of intake air to remove condensation from an exhaust system after startup of an engine. The cumulative mass module determines a cumulative mass of intake air after the engine startup. The temperature control module adjusts a temperature of an oxygen sensor measuring oxygen in the exhaust system to a first predetermined temperature after the engine startup and adjusts the temperature to a second predetermined temperature when the cumulative air mass is greater than the estimated air mass, wherein the second predetermined temperature is greater than the first predetermined temperature. | 06-11-2009 |
Karen Marie Adams, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20080276602 | Particulate Filter Regeneration and NOx Catalyst Re-Activation - A system and method may be provided for operating a system having an engine with an emission control system, the emission control system including a lean NOx trap and a particulate filter, where after lean exhaust gas air-fuel ratio regeneration of the particulate filter at an elevated regeneration temperature, a rich or intermittently rich exhaust air-fuel ratio is provided for a duration lasting until LNT temperature falls to a minimum threshold, where said rich or intermittently rich operation reactivates catalysts in the LNT and reverses deactivation caused by the elevated temperature lean operation associated with previous particulate filter regeneration. | 11-13-2008 |
20080314020 | Reduction of NOx Trap at Engine Shutoff - The reduction of a NOx trap upon engine shutdown is disclosed. One disclosed embodiment comprises detecting an engine shutoff, determining an engine stop position, and creating a reductive environment in the exhaust conduit upstream of the lean NOx trap at a time based upon the determined engine stop position. The creation of a reductive environment in the exhaust conduit upstream of the lean NOx trap may help to at least partially reactivate the lean NOx trap during engine shutoff. | 12-25-2008 |
20110020735 | Fuel Cell Catalysts with Enhanced Catalytic Surface Area and Method of Making the Same - According to at least one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a fuel cell catalyst formed from a metallic alloy of one or more catalyst metals and one or more leachable metals through potential cycling to remove at least a portion of the leachable metals such that an effective catalytic surface area of the fuel cell catalyst per a given amount of the catalyst metals is enhanced after removal of the at least a portion of the one or more leachable metals. | 01-27-2011 |
20110131949 | Reduction of Particulate, NOx, and Ammonia Emissions - A method for controlling emissions from an engine includes reducing trapped nitrogen oxides to ammonia on an LNT catalyst while concurrently oxidizing soot accumulated on the LNT catalyst, and, flowing the ammonia so formed to an SCR catalyst. | 06-09-2011 |
20120110981 | Reduction of NOx Trap at Engine Shutoff - The reduction of a NOx trap upon engine shutdown is disclosed. One disclosed embodiment comprises adjusting a timing of creating a reductive environment in the exhaust conduit upstream of the lean NOx trap based upon the determined engine stop position. The creation of a reductive environment in the exhaust conduit upstream of the lean NOx trap may help to at least partially reactivate the lean NOx trap during engine shutoff. | 05-10-2012 |
20120269706 | Reduction of Particulate, NOx, and Ammonia Emissions - A method for controlling emissions from an engine includes reducing trapped nitrogen oxides to ammonia on an LNT catalyst while concurrently oxidizing soot accumulated on the LNT catalyst, and, flowing the ammonia so formed to an SCR catalyst. | 10-25-2012 |
20150094200 | METHOD OF MAKING FUEL CELL CATALYST - A method including the steps of combining a catalyst metal and a leachable metal to obtain a metallic alloy; and electrochemically removing at least a portion of the leachable metal from the metallic alloy to form a catalyst structure having nanometric pores. | 04-02-2015 |
Kenneth Ray Adams, Troy, MI US
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20160059304 | LIQUID COOLED DIE CASTING MOLD WITH HEAT SINKS - A low pressure aluminum casting apparatus includes a pair of steel dies each presenting a molding surface and a heat transfer surface. Copper heat sink blocks are disposed on the heat transfer surfaces to remove heat from the steel dies. Steel contact plates and steel spacer plates can be disposed between the heat sink blocks and the steel dies to optimize cooling. In addition, a portion of each contact plate can be spaced from the steel die to reduce cooling. The steel dies include conventional cooling passages for conveying cooling fluid, and the heat sink blocks, contact plates, and spacer plates also include cooling channels for conveying cooling fluid. | 03-03-2016 |
Lewis R. Adams, Battle Creek, MI US
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20160096569 | MOUNTED CHILD BICYCLE SEAT ASSEMBLY - A mounted child bicycle seat assembly for providing a selectively attachable auxiliary seat for a conventional bicycle that is in front of the base bicycle seat. The mounted child bicycle seat assembly includes an attachable seat having a seat portion for receiving the rear of a passenger and an attachment pole that attaches to a clamp assembly, defined by a upper clamp section, a lower clamp section and two clamp screws, connected to a bracket assembly that is defined by two mirror image elongated bracket members, each having a foot peg extending therefrom. The mounted child bicycle seat assembly attaches to the top tube of the frame of a conventional bicycle, in front of its base bicycle seat, thereby enabling a smaller passenger, such as a child to ride in front of the rider on the base bicycle seat on the attachable seat. | 04-07-2016 |
Lynn Adams, Belleville, MI US
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20150306940 | VEHICLE HYPERTHERMIA AVOIDANCE - A vehicle is provided that includes a passenger compartment, one or more movable body panels to expose the passenger compartment to an outside environment, and a motion sensor located in the passenger compartment. The vehicle also includes a temperature sensor located in the passenger compartment, and a controller operable to open the one or more movable body panels when the vehicle is turned off, movement is detected within the passenger compartment prior to opening any door of the vehicle, and temperature in the passenger compartment exceeds a temperature threshold. | 10-29-2015 |
Marsha Y. Adams, Detroit, MI US
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20100083846 | Cooking Grill - A cooking grill includes a housing having a generally open internal area and an open upper end. The grill includes an electrical heating element having a heating portion and a first coupling component. The grill includes a gas heating element having a heating portion and a second coupling component. A third coupling component complementary to the first coupling component allows the first and third coupling components to be selectively joined. An electrical control regulates an amount of electricity delivered to the third coupling component. A fourth coupling component allows the second and fourth coupling components to be selectively joined. A gas control regulates an amount of gas passed to the fourth coupling component. A food support element is selectively positionable over the support element generally adjacent the housing upper end. | 04-08-2010 |
Martin L. Adams, Flushing, MI US
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20100265735 | DISPLAY ASSEMBLY WITH LIGHT PIPE HAVING CENTRAL COMPARTMENT FOR LIGHT SOURCE - A display assembly includes a light pipe that has a front face adapted for emitting light to illuminate a display. The light pipe defines a compartment for receiving a light source. A light shield is disposed overlying the compartment. Channel segments are formed in the rear face and are symmetrical about the compartment. Light from the light source is extracted through the front face to create glow regions about the light shield, over the channel segments, and adjacent the edges of the light pipe. This results in symmetrically uniform illumination of the display while utilizing a single central light source. | 10-21-2010 |
Mary Ann Adams, Plymouth, MI US
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20090030603 | DIGITAL MAP DATABASE AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING EVACUATION ROUTE INFORMATION - A digital map database includes a road segment data record containing information associated with a particular road segment; and at least one evacuation route attribute associated with the road segment. The evacuation route attribute(s) is/are stored in the road segment data record. Methods for obtaining evacuation route information are also disclosed herein. | 01-29-2009 |
20090088141 | Method and System for Conference Calling with Vehicle Occupant - The disclosed system and method provide a mechanism for facilitating a conference call between a telematics subscriber and third parties through a call center. In one aspect, vehicle data may be uploaded data from the telematics unit while maintaining the conference call. The uploaded data may contain GPS location of the vehicle to assist a requester in locating and assisting the vehicle occupant. | 04-02-2009 |
Michael C. Adams, Rochester, MI US
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20140182966 | PANEL ASSEMBLY HAVING MULTI-LAYER PATCH FOR SOUND DAMPING - A panel assembly with a multi-layer patch may be used in any number of different applications in order to reduce noise or vibrations, provide thermal insulation, and/or improve the structural integrity of an underlying part. In an exemplary embodiment where the panel assembly is a vehicle part, the panel assembly includes a main panel, a primary adhesive layer, and a multi-layer patch that includes at least two individual patches and at least one auxiliary adhesive layer. The primary adhesive layer attaches the multi-layer patch to the main panel, and the auxiliary adhesive layer attaches the individual patches together. The size, shape, thickness and/or composition of the different layers of the multi-layer patch may be specifically chosen to exhibit certain sound and/or thermal damping properties. | 07-03-2014 |
Orthell Lavount Adams, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20160077588 | SWITCH ARRAY UTILIZING TOUCH SCREEN TECHNOLOGY AND HAPTICS FEEDBACK - A reconfigurable switch array assembly incorporating a touch screen system and haptics feedback that sends a signal for executing desired functions selected by a user and that alerts an operator by providing mechanical feedback. Graphics viewable on the touch screen and desired functions are reconfigurable utilizing module software compatible for selectively providing several different graphical and/or functional configurations contained in a single package. The reconfigurable switch array assembly has a rocker button that moves to a downward and upward position. When a user touches the desired function's graphic a capacitive field is created by a capacitive film to identify the desired function. The rocker button rotates from a static position to a downward or upward position caused by the force of the user's touch, which actuates a tactile switch to perform the selected function. | 03-17-2016 |
Rory K. Adams, Kalamazoo, MI US
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20080290974 | Proportional solenoid with armature motion sensing - A shielded solenoid for a solenoid operated valve having a solenoid body and an annular coil of electrical wire in the solenoid body. An armature of magnetic material is rectilinearly movable with respect to the body. A magnet holder is fastened to the armature and has a permanent magnet fixedly oriented thereon. A shield member covers the magnet holder and the permanent magnet. The shield member is configured to shield a Hall effect sensor from any significant electromagnetic field produced by the coil when effecting rectilinear movement of the armature. The hollow shield member has a non-metallic plug closing one end thereof. The plug has the Hall effect sensor oriented therein to closely oppose the magnet on the magnet holder so that movement of the armature and resulting corresponding movement of the magnet will cause the Hall effect sensor to produce a signal indicative of movement of the armature. | 11-27-2008 |
Scott Adams, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110170763 | RAPID COLOR VERIFICATION SYSTEM USING DIGITAL IMAGING AND CURVE COMPARISON ALGORITHM - A system for monitoring paint color across regions of a vehicle and for identifying color mismatches and for dynamically determining the acceptability of an identified mismatch is disclosed. The system includes a vehicle image acquisition array of one or more digital cameras for digitally scanning selected regions of the vehicle and an image analyzer connected to the vehicle image acquisition system. The image analyzer is initially programmed with upper and lower standard confidence color curves. The image analyzer includes software programmed with an analysis algorithm to convert an image of one of the scanned regions acquired by the vehicle image acquisition array into a standard image format from which actual individual color curves are extracted and to compare the extracted color curves against the standard confidence color curves to determine whether or not the extracted color curves fall within the upper and lower standard confidence color curves by establishing a percentage match for one of the scanned regions. The initially programmed upper and lower standard confidence color curves may be adjusted during color testing based upon accumulated extracted color curves of the selected regions. | 07-14-2011 |
Scott Adams, Milan, MI US
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20120276281 | Method of Coating a Workpiece Incorporating a Color Contributing Primer Layer - A method of coating a workpiece. The method includes applying a primer layer having a color pigment to the workpiece, applying a basecoat layer to the primer layer, and applying a clearcoat layer to the basecoat layer. The primer layer contributes to the color of the workpiece. | 11-01-2012 |
20150321210 | COMPACT FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATION - In at least one embodiment, a paint applicator robot is provided. The robot may include a robotic arm including a hollow joint and a paint applicator, a color tree disposed between the hollow joint and the paint applicator, and a dual-lumen line extending through the hollow joint to the color tree. The dual-lumen line may include a paint supply path to the color tree and a paint return path from the color tree. The robot may include a plurality of the dual-lumen lines, for example, up to 48 dual-lumen lines, each providing a paint color to the color tree. The robot may be included in a robotic paint station and may be configured to receive paint from and return paint to a drop box connected to a paint recirculation system. | 11-12-2015 |
Scott M. Adams, New Baltimore, MI US
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20140122199 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF COLLECTING, STORING AND SHARING DIGITAL COUPONS, REBATES AND OFFERS UTILIZING A UNIFORM DATA FORMAT COMMUNICATED BETWEEN MULTIPLE PROVIDERS, PLATFORMS, AND PROVISIONING SYSTEMS - A system and method for collecting storing, distributing and tracking digital coupons. The system and method include a platform/interface of a computing system for a plurality of businesses to submit digital coupons to a central coupon database of an application programming interface, and a platform/interface for consumers to create a user account with a user coupon database. The system and method further include a performance tracking database that stores information regarding coupons that are selected and redeemed by each user of the computing system. | 05-01-2014 |
Torrey Wyclisse Adams, Iron Mountain, MI US
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20090139161 | Log staircase and a method of producing components for a log staircase - A log staircase is disclosed along with a method of producing components for the log staircase. The log staircase includes an elongated stringer capable of angularly extending from a lower level to an upper level. The stringer has an outer circumference with a notch formed therein. A protuberance extends upward from the notch. The log staircase also includes a tread having a semicircular periphery with a flat surface. An opening is formed in the semicircular periphery of the tread. The opening is designed to mate with the protuberance to retain the flat surface crossways to the stringer. The method includes cutting a number notches and protuberances in each of a pair of stringers, and cutting a pair of openings in a predetermined number of treads which are capable of mating with the protuberances to retain each of the treads crossways to the pair of stringers. | 06-04-2009 |
Wesley Adams, Troy, MI US
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20150197290 | INTEGRATED PICKUP TRUCK CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A truck bed storage system includes a pair of mounting rails each having a channel, a front cover, and a rear cover. The front cover is supported by a pair of front cover hinges attached to the pair of mounting rails. The rear cover is supported by a pair of six-bar hinges attached to the pair of mounting rails. The pair of six-bar hinges each includes a pair of tabs that engage each of the channels. | 07-16-2015 |
William Adams, Parma, MI US
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20140334987 | Axial Flow Atomization Module - An exhaust treatment component for treating an engine exhaust. The component includes a housing including an inlet and an outlet, and a mixing assembly located within the housing between the inlet and the outlet. The mixing assembly includes a decomposition tube having a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to receive the exhaust from the inlet and is configured to receive a reagent exhaust treatment fluid. A flow reversing device is disposed proximate the second end, and the flow reversing device is configured to direct a mixture of the exhaust and reagent exhaust treatment fluid as the mixture exits the second end of the decomposition tube in a direction back toward the first end, wherein the flow reversing device includes a plurality of deflecting members for intermixing the exhaust and reagent exhaust treatment fluid. | 11-13-2014 |
20140334988 | Flow Reversing Exhaust Gas Mixer - An exhaust mixing device for mixing an exhaust produced by an engine with a reagent exhaust treatment fluid that is dosed into the exhaust from a dosing module. The exhaust mixing device includes a decomposition tube having a first end and a second end. The first end of the decomposition tube is configured to receive the exhaust and the reagent exhaust treatment fluid. A flow reversing device is positioned at the second end of the decomposition tube. The flow reversing device includes a plurality of deflecting members that intermix the exhaust and reagent exhaust treatment fluid, and direct the exhaust and reagent exhaust treatment fluid in predetermined directions, wherein the flow reversing device reverses a flow direction of the exhaust back towards the first end of the decomposition tube. | 11-13-2014 |
20150071822 | Vertical ultrasonic decomposition pipe - An exhaust treatment component for treating an exhaust produced by an engine. The exhaust treatment component includes a housing, a first exhaust treatment component substrate positioned within the housing, and a dosing module for dosing a reagent exhaust treatment fluid into the exhaust. The dosing module is secured to the housing and positioned upstream of the first exhaust treatment component substrate. An ultrasonic transducer is positioned between the dosing module and the first exhaust treatment component substrate. The ultrasonic transducer is configured to emit a plurality of ultrasonic waves into the exhaust including the reagent exhaust treatment fluid. | 03-12-2015 |
William Keith Adams, Brighton, MI US
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20120173079 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EVALUATING VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEMS - Methods and systems are provided for evaluating a steering system of a vehicle, in which the steering system includes a steering column, steering rack, and pinion. The rack is manipulated as the steering system is mounted to a testing system. The steering column is also manipulated as the steering system is mounted to the testing system. Data is collected from the manipulating of the rack and the dithering of the steering column for use in evaluating the steering system. | 07-05-2012 |