Ball, MI
Arthur Ball, Oxford, MI US
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20100279781 | Drive Shaft With Array Tuned Absorber - A vehicle driveline includes a tubular member ( | 11-04-2010 |
20110070957 | Tuned Absorber - A shaft assembly includes a shaft member having an inside surface and defined by an axis, an absorber assembly disposed within the shaft member and including a cantilever device spacing a mass member away from a base and including damping material disposed around the cantilever device. | 03-24-2011 |
20120220384 | Breathing Mode Damper - A shaft assembly is provided to reduce breathing mode vibrations and resulting noises. The shaft assembly includes a shaft member having an outer surface and a damping member constructed at least in part from a damping material and including a substantially annular body and generally opposing ends. The opposing ends are biased such that at least a portion of the damping member engages with the shaft member. | 08-30-2012 |
20140051524 | COMPOSITE TUBESHAFT TO METALLIC INTERFACE - A composite tubeshaft comprising a composite substrate defined by a first surface and a second surface; and a metallic substrate having at least two teeth. The teeth of the metallic substrate engage the composite substrate such that at least one tooth is positioned over the first surface and at least one tooth is positioned over the second surface. | 02-20-2014 |
Bruce W. Ball, Flushing, MI US
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20130025605 | FLUOROSCOPY C-ARM DRAPE CLIP, DRAPE CLIP ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF CLIPPING A STERILE DRAPE TO A FLUOROSCOPY C-ARM - A fluoroscopy C-arm drape clip for attaching a sterile drape to a C-arm of a fluoroscopy C-arm imaging unit and method of providing a sterile outer surface on a C-arm of a fluoroscopy C-arm imaging unit is provided. The drape clip includes a generally U-shaped band having a pair of legs and an arm. Each of the legs has a first end attached to the arm and a second end spaced from the arm. The legs extend away from the arm in non-parallel, laterally spaced relation with one another and have inner surfaces facing one another and an outer surfaces facing away from one another. Further, an elastic pad is attached to the inner surface of each of the legs adjacent the second ends. | 01-31-2013 |
Bruce W. Ball, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20130238111 | QUANTIFYING DEFECTS AND HANDLING THEREOF - A method, system, and apparatus for intelligent application of a finishing process a surface of a housing is described. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the surface of the housing is imaged. In one embodiment, the image can be rendered using an optical imager such as a standard or high definition camera. In one embodiment, multiple cameras can be used to assist in defining location, size, and depth of surface defects. In one embodiment, an optical imaging device can be used to image surface defects under wet conditions where the surface of the housing is covered with a layer of slurry. | 09-12-2013 |
20150248570 | OPTICAL MARK READER - Each data point within a two-dimensional code can be represented by a distribution of spots. Each spot can be made small enough to be invisible to the human eye so that the two-dimensional code can be invisible on or within transparent or nontransparent materials. The spots can be spaced at a large distance to increase the signal-to-noise ratio for an optical code reader. A code reader can be adapted to read the spots and determine the data points. | 09-03-2015 |
Jack Ball, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20150352230 | SYNTHESIS AND ISOLATION OF DENDRIMER BASED IMAGING SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to novel methods of synthesis and isolation of antibodies conjugated with modular dendrimer nanoparticles. In particular, the present invention is directed to antibodies conjugated with novel modular dendrimer nanoparticles having precise numbers of imaging agents, methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising such antibodies conjugated with such modular dendrimer nanoparticles, as well as systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in imaging settings) (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings) (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents). | 12-10-2015 |
Jack T. Ball, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090293910 | FLUIDIC SYSTEM WITH WASHING CAPABILITIES FOR A FLOW CYTOMETER - A method for cleaning a fluidic system of a flow cytometer having a sheath pump to pump sheath fluid towards an interrogation zone and a waste pump to pump the sheath fluid and a sample fluid as waste fluid from the interrogation zone, wherein the sheath pump and/or the waste pump draw sample fluid into the flow cytometer through a drawtube towards the interrogation zone. The method includes controlling the sheath pump and the waste pump to cooperatively flush a fluid out through the drawtube, thereby cleaning the fluidic system of the flow cytometer. | 12-03-2009 |
20100302536 | DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A FLOW CYTOMETER - A system for a flow cytometer that collects data for a sample prepared with a plurality of fluorochromes that includes a fixed gain detection system that collects data for a plurality of fluorescence channels, fluorochrome compensation factors for a plurality of fluorochromes types, and a computer system that has an interface that gathers fluorochrome information of the sample and an analysis program that compensates for spectral spillover in the collected data. The fixed gain detection system preferably has a wide dynamic range. A fluorochrome compensation factor preferably remains constant for a fixed gain detection system. The analysis program preferably uses the fluorochrome compensation factors to compensate for spectral spillover. | 12-02-2010 |
20110008816 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF VERIFICATION OF A PREPARED SAMPLE FOR A FLOW CYTOMETER - A system and method for a flow cytometer system including a prepared sample fluid with reference beads; an interrogation zone that analyzes the prepared sample fluid; a peristaltic pump system that draws the sample fluid through the interrogation zone; and a processor that monitors a measured volume of sample fluid sampled by the peristaltic pump system and an expected sample volume based on data generated by the analysis of the sample fluid. A system and method is additionally described using an alternative volume sensing fluidic system. | 01-13-2011 |
20110061471 | System and method of verification of a sample for a flow cytometer - A system and method for a flow cytometer system including a sheath pump that pumps sheath fluid from a sheath container into an interrogation zone, a waste pump that pumps waste fluid from the interrogation zone into a waste container, wherein the sheath pump and waste pump cooperatively and simultaneously draw sample fluid from a sample container into the interrogation zone, a controller that adjusts the flow rate of the sample fluid from the sample container into the interrogation zone, and a sensor system that coordinates with the controller to measure the amount of sample fluid in the sample container when the controller substantially pauses the sample fluid flow from the sample container into the interrogation zone. The system may further include a processor that monitors a measured volume of sample fluid introduced into the flow cytometer and an expected sample volume. | 03-17-2011 |
20110204259 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING FLUOROCHROMES IN A FLOW CYTOMETER - A method for detecting fluorochromes in a flow cytometer, including: receiving a sample including particles each tagged with at least one of a first fluorochrome and a second fluorochrome, in which the first and second fluorochromes having distinct spillover coefficients; detecting the particles, including detecting the first and second fluorochromes with a first detector and a second detector; forming a data set for detected particles based on the detection of the first and second fluorochromes; characterizing a detected spillover coefficient for each detected fluorochrome from the data set; and sorting the detected particles into predicted fluorochrome populations based on the detected spillover coefficients. A system for detecting fluorochromes in a flow cytometer, including a flow cell, a fixed gain detection system, and a processor that generates a detected spillover coefficient for each detected particle and sorts the detected particle into predicted fluorochrome populations based on the detected spillover coefficient. | 08-25-2011 |
20130273641 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF VERIFICATION OF A PREPARED SAMPLE FOR A FLOW CYTOMETER - A system and method for a flow cytometer system including a prepared sample fluid with reference beads; an interrogation zone that analyzes the prepared sample fluid; a peristaltic pump system that draws the sample fluid through the interrogation zone; and a processor that monitors a measured volume of sample fluid sampled by the peristaltic pump system and an expected sample volume based on data generated by the analysis of the sample fluid. A system and method is additionally described using an alternative volume sensing fluidic system. | 10-17-2013 |
Joel D. Ball, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090319145 | METHOD FOR DETECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF A SKIP SHIFT DEVICE - A skip shift device performance detecting method used to more accurately enable skip shift diagnostic execution in a manual transmission equipped vehicle where a skip shift has been requested and a transmission clutch remains engaged. Where a skip shift request ceases during clutch engagement, a timed loop is used to monitor if clutch disengagement occurs before the loop times out. Where clutch disengagement occurs before the loop times out, skip shift diagnostic execution is enabled. Where the loop times out before disengagement, skip shift diagnostic execution is disabled. Where the skip shift is requested and the clutch remains engaged, the skip shift request is monitored to determine whether it is withdrawn before clutch disengagement. If it is withdrawn before clutch disengagement, the aforementioned timed monitoring loop is executed. If it is not withdrawn before clutch disengagement, execution of the skip shift diagnostic is enabled. | 12-24-2009 |
Joshua L. Ball, Waterford, MI US
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20110112847 | INCENTIVIZED PROGRAM - A method for providing a participant with an incentive which includes providing a web browser including a clue, an interactive content, and a pre-defined selectable area within the interactive content. The clue comprises information for directing the participant to select the pre-defined selectable area. The pre-defined selectable area has a location which is initially unknown to the participant. The method further includes deducing the location of the pre-defined selectable area by the participant using the clue; selecting the pre-defined selectable area by the participant; and providing an incentive to the participant for selecting the pre-defined selectable area. | 05-12-2011 |
20120179527 | METHOD OF DELIVERING EFFECTIVE MOBILE ADVERTISING - Provided herein is a method of delivering an advertisement to at least one mobile device which includes a software application that is operable on mobile devices. Also provided is a software interface that works in conjunction with the mobile software application. The software interface operates on a network server accessible to a computer network, such as the Internet. The method includes the step of defining a geographic location for delivery of the advertisements. The software interface then transmits the advertisement to at least one mobile device operating the mobile software application which is located within the geographic location. An incentive is then provided to the user of the mobile which has received the advertisement. The incentive may optionally comprise a monetary payment to the user of the mobile device. | 07-12-2012 |
Keith Ball, Macomb, MI US
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20090112408 | INTELLIGENT ARRANGEMENT BUCKLE SWITCH FOR SEAT BELTS - A buckle switch arrangement for a multi-point seat belt system. A restraints control module is provided to receive signals from sensors operatively associated with the vehicle seat which determine and identify seat occupancy and also to receive signals from other sensors operatively associated with the vehicle seat which sense seat belt webbing payout. The signals obtained by the restraints control module are interpreted and, based on the interpretation, a telltale device may be activated to warn the vehicle operator that a seat occupant is not in compliance with seat belt usage. | 04-30-2009 |
Laura L. Ball, Milford, MI US
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20130038279 | WIRELESS BATTERY CHARGING APPARATUS MOUNTED IN A VEHCLE DESIGNED TO REDUCE ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE - A vehicle is provided having a wireless battery charger that is mounted within the vehicle, and an electrostatic shield for reducing electromagnetic interference radiated by the wireless battery charger. | 02-14-2013 |
Robert Ball, Southfield, MI US
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20080210266 | Purge solution - A composition comprising a polypropylene glycol, a polyethylene glycol ester, an amine, and optionally an alcohol. The composition can be used as a purge solution to clean paint equipment. | 09-04-2008 |
Robert J. Ball, West Olive, MI US
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20110125273 | GLENOID COMPONENT WITH OFFSET CENTER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A glenoid component having an offset center of articulation and associated systems and methods. | 05-26-2011 |
20110130795 | SURGICAL GUIDE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROSTHETIC JOINTS - A surgical system for assisting in the implanting of a glenoid component of a shoulder prosthesis in a patient includes a guide having guide features for guiding application of the bone preparation tool to the glenoid and a series of graphic representations of the glenoid component shown being implanted on the glenoid with different implant positions, each of which is associated with one of the graphic representations. | 06-02-2011 |
20120095482 | ENDOPROSTHETIC TEXTILE SCAFFOLD - The endoprosthetic textile scaffold ( | 04-19-2012 |
20120209390 | IMPLANT FOR BONE AND CARTILAGE RECONSTRUCTION - The aim of the invention is to restore the mobility of an articular end ( | 08-16-2012 |
20140074247 | JOINT RECONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The implant ( | 03-13-2014 |
20140214170 | GLENOID COMPONENT WITH OFFSET CENTER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A glenoid component having an offset center of articulation and associated systems and methods. | 07-31-2014 |
Robert J.w. Ball, Flint, MI US
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20090087324 | FUEL PUMP END CAP WITH ISOLATED SHUNT WIRES - An end cap assembly for an in-tank fuel pump is configured to close an open end of a pump housing and includes an end cap body and a companion clip. On the bottom side of the end cap body facing the pump housing is a pair of motor brush wells for holding a pair of DC motor brushes. A pair of blind bores are provided to receive corresponding RFI suppression circuits. A pair of pockets are located in between the wells and the bores to allow flexible shunt wires to connect the RFI suppression circuits with the brushes. The clip is adapted for insertion into the bottom of the end cap body wherein a pair of axially-extending legs are guided into and seal the pockets. The captured shunt wires are electrically isolated in the closed pockets and contact with fuel is minimized. | 04-02-2009 |
Scott G. Ball, Hudsonville, MI US
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20110304251 | FURNITURE COMPONENT WITH FLOATING TOP - A furniture component includes a base having a back wall with a first outer vertical face, a first inner vertical face and a first upper edge. A pair of horizontally spaced apart side walls each have a second outer vertical face, a second inner vertical face and a second upper edge. The first and second upper edges are substantially coplanar. An outer top includes a bottom surface spaced above the first and second upper edges and defines a visible gap therebetween. The outer top has a rear edge and a pair of horizontally spaced apart side edges. The rear edge and the first outer vertical face are substantially coplanar, and the side edges and second outer vertical faces are substantially coplanar. A method of assembling and using the furniture component are also provided. | 12-15-2011 |
Terry Ball, Barbeau, MI US
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20130055669 | MODULAR BUILDING SYSTEM UTILIZING COMPOSITE, FOAM CORE PANELS - A system for constructing a structure comprises a plurality of composite panels having a laminate structure comprising a foam core to which are attached cover layers of the same or different material. One or both of the cover layers may be comprised of composite sub-layers. The system includes a number elongate and preferably extruded components for connecting the panels to form walls, roofs or floors for the structure. The system is modular, thereby allowing for a time and cost efficient means of erecting a structure. | 03-07-2013 |
20140090321 | MODULAR BUILDING SYSTEM UTILIZING COMPOSITE, FOAM CORE PANELS - A system is for constructing a structure and includes composite panels having a laminate structure. The laminate structure includes a foam core to which are attached cover layers of the same or different material. One or both of the cover layers may include composite sub-layers. The system includes a number elongate and preferably extruded components for connecting the panels to form walls, roofs or floors for the structure. The system is modular, thereby providing a time and cost efficient approach for erecting a structure. | 04-03-2014 |
William L. Ball, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI US
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20090036091 | METHOD OF ESTABLISHING A COMMUNICATIONS CONNECTION FROM A DEACTIVATED TELEMATICS UNIT ON A MOTOR VEHICLE - A system and method for communicating with a call center from a vehicle telematics unit that has had its cellular service deactivated. The method includes the step of receiving a request from the telematics unit to communicate with the call center via cellular telephony using a cleared telephone number. The call is then established and the type of request is determined at the call center and used to route the cellular call to an appropriate advisor or department in the call center based on the type of request being made. | 02-05-2009 |
Zachary W. Ball, Oak Park, MI US
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20110112847 | INCENTIVIZED PROGRAM - A method for providing a participant with an incentive which includes providing a web browser including a clue, an interactive content, and a pre-defined selectable area within the interactive content. The clue comprises information for directing the participant to select the pre-defined selectable area. The pre-defined selectable area has a location which is initially unknown to the participant. The method further includes deducing the location of the pre-defined selectable area by the participant using the clue; selecting the pre-defined selectable area by the participant; and providing an incentive to the participant for selecting the pre-defined selectable area. | 05-12-2011 |
20120179527 | METHOD OF DELIVERING EFFECTIVE MOBILE ADVERTISING - Provided herein is a method of delivering an advertisement to at least one mobile device which includes a software application that is operable on mobile devices. Also provided is a software interface that works in conjunction with the mobile software application. The software interface operates on a network server accessible to a computer network, such as the Internet. The method includes the step of defining a geographic location for delivery of the advertisements. The software interface then transmits the advertisement to at least one mobile device operating the mobile software application which is located within the geographic location. An incentive is then provided to the user of the mobile which has received the advertisement. The incentive may optionally comprise a monetary payment to the user of the mobile device. | 07-12-2012 |