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Adrian Hill, Walled Lake, MI US
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20130138845 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT NETWORK NODE CONFIGURATION - An electronic device for transmitting and/or receiving data through an electronic networking bus-system having a network topology includes an analog input connector for receiving an analog input signal representative for a network location in a network topology, and a processing unit for handling network data traffic transmitted through an electronic networking bus-system having said network topology, wherein the processing unit is further adapted for determining at least one network configuration parameter for the handling of network data traffic taking into account said input signal or digitized version thereof. | 05-30-2013 |
Ambreese Hill, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20120168971 | CLEANING IMPLEMENT WITH MIST GENERATING SYSTEM - A mist generating system for a cleaning implement is adapted to generate a finely atomized liquid mist for suppressing dust, allergens, and other airborne particulates. The mist generating system can be adapted to fit many cleaning implements such as vacuum cleaners, wet extraction cleaners, floor mops, and dusters to suppress airborne dust and particulates generated during operation and the cleaning process. | 07-05-2012 |
Anna Hill, Belleville, MI US
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20130076121 | PROXIMITY SWITCH HAVING LOCKOUT CONTROL FOR CONTROLLING MOVABLE PANEL - A vehicle proximity switch and method are provided having lockout control for controlling a movable panel on a vehicle. The switch includes a proximity sensor such, as a capacitive sensor, installed in a vehicle and providing a sense activation field. The proximity switch also includes control circuitry for processing the sense activation field to sense user activation of the switch and controls functionality when one or more lockout sensors are activated. | 03-28-2013 |
20140192429 | SLIDING CONVERSATION MIRROR ASSEMBLY WITH MAGNETIC ASSIST FOR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE - A vehicle overhead console is provided which includes a conversation mirror assembly having a housing defining a storage space for storing a conversation mirror. The conversation mirror may travel between a stowed and a use position. The conversation mirror is releasably secured to the stored and use positions by way of magnetic, tab, and spring arrangements. | 07-10-2014 |
Anna Miller Hill, Belleville, MI US
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20110291474 | Vehicle Control System with Proximity Switch and Method Thereof - A control system for controlling a position of a window and method thereof are provided. The control system includes a cover at least partially adapted to have a trough, the cover having a interior side and an exterior side, and a first proximity sensor adjacent to the interior side that is configured to detect an object within the first portion of the trough. The control system further includes a second proximity sensor adjacent to the interior side that is configured to detect the object within the second portion of the trough, and a processor in communication with the sensors, and configured to communicate a control signal to the window as a function of the detection of the sensors, wherein the control signal is based upon a most recent detection of the sensors when both sensors are activated within a first time period. | 12-01-2011 |
Brandon Charles Hill, Boyne City, MI US
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20140358663 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTEXT DIFFERENTIAL REDEMPTION - The invention provides systems and methods for administering a rewards program in which a discount is offered to participants, and in which individuals redeem earned points at a personalized redemption rate. Points are earned by both shopping and social media activity. The personalized redemption rate is determined according to the activity of a user. The rewards program preferably includes real-time earning of points and real-time price reductions. In certain aspects, the invention provides a method of influencing consumer behavior that includes using a computer system for giving consumers reward points for performing activities, determining a redemption rate for each consumer, offering the consumers a discount on a purchase, and—for each consumer that accepts the offer—depleting that consumer's reward points by an amount inversely proportional to that consumer's redemption rate. | 12-04-2014 |
Bruce R. Hill, Bloomfield Hills, MI US
Christoher C. Hill, Jenison, MI US
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20140028061 | 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. | 01-30-2014 |
Christopher C. Hill, Zeeland, MI US
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20080217977 | Seating structure and methods for the use thereof - A seating structure has an articulated seat and back. A rear portion of the seat is automatically pivotable relative to a forward portion of the seat as the seat is tilted between upright and reclined tilt positions. An upper portion of the back is pivotable relative to the lower portion between a neutral position and an extended position, with the upper portion being pivotable relative to the lower portion independent of the tilt position of the back. In one aspect, an adjustment mechanism is coupled between lower and upper back support members and pivots the upper support member between at least first and second support positions. A seat with an adjustable seat depth is also provided, along with various methods for operating the different aspects and embodiments of the seating structure. | 09-11-2008 |
20100021685 | MULTI-LAYERED SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A multi-layered support structure provides ergonomic, adaptable seating support. The multi-layered support structure includes multiple cooperative layers to maximize global comfort and support while enhancing adaptation to localized variations in a load, such as in the load applied when a person sits in a chair. The cooperative layers each include elements such as pixels, springs, support rails, and other elements to provide this adaptable comfort and support. The multi-layered support structure also uses aligned material to provide a flexible yet durable support structure. Accordingly, the multi-layered support structure provides maximum comfort for a wide range of body shapes and sizes. | 01-28-2010 |
20100253128 | SUSPENDED PIXELATED SEATING STRUCTURE - A suspended pixelated seating structure provides ergonomic, adaptable seating support. The suspended pixelated seating structure includes multiple cooperative layers to maximize global comfort and support while enhancing adaptation to localized variations in a load, such as in the load applied when a person sits in a chair. The cooperative layers each use independent elements such as pixels, springs, support rails, and other elements to provide this adaptable comfort and support. The suspended pixelated seating structure also uses aligned material to provide a flexible yet durable suspended seating structure. Accordingly, the suspended pixelated seating structure provides maximum comfort for a wide range of body shapes and sizes. | 10-07-2010 |
20110241399 | BIASING MECHANISM FOR A SEATING STRUCTURE AND METHODS FOR THE USE THEREOF - A seating structure includes a leaf spring and a body support structure biased by the leaf spring. One of the leaf spring and the body support structure has a cam with a concave cam surface, while the other of the leaf spring and body support structure has a cam follower with a convex cam surface. The cam follower engages the cam. | 10-06-2011 |
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 |
20140070587 | BACK CONSTRUCTION - A seating structure includes a central spine and an upper back structure having a pair of arms extending upwardly and outwardly from the central spine. The upper back structure is pivotally connected to the central spine about a first horizontal axis. A back support structure is pivotally connected to the spine about a second horizontal axis and is pivotally connected to the ends of each of the arms about a third horizontal axis. | 03-13-2014 |
20140298658 | Method For Manufacturing A Multi-Layered Support Structure - A method for manufacturing a multi-layered support structure provides ergonomic, adaptable seating support. The method providing multiple cooperative layers to maximize global comfort and support while enhancing adaptation to localized variations in a load, such as in the load applied when a person sits in a chair. The cooperative layers each include elements such as pixels, springs, support rails, and other elements to provide this adaptable comfort and support. The method for manufacturing the multi-layered support structure uses aligned material to provide a flexible yet durable support structure. Accordingly, the method provides a multi-layered support structure, which provides maximum comfort for a wide range of body shapes and sizes. | 10-09-2014 |
Christopher C. Hill, Jenison, MI US
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20110298261 | SEATING STRUCTURE WITH INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTABLE BACK - An upper portion of the back is pivotable relative to the lower portion between a neutral position and an extended position, with the upper portion being pivotable relative to the lower portion independent of the tilt position of the back. In one aspect, an adjustment mechanism is coupled between lower and upper back support members and pivots the upper support member between at least first and second support positions. | 12-08-2011 |
20150216311 | 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. | 08-06-2015 |
Christopher C. Hill, Holland, MI US
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20110241270 | MULTILAYER LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE - Support elements and support structures form the basis of ergonomic body supports for chairs, mattresses and other structures. The support elements may be individually designed according to their location and body support function. Thus, the structures that include the support elements may provide point-tailored support for any part of the body to enhance comfort, fit, and proper anatomical support. | 10-06-2011 |
Darin K. Hill, Imlay City, MI US
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20100327563 | CO-EXTRUDED INFLATABLE CURTAIN DEPLOYMENT RAMP - An apparatus ( | 12-30-2010 |
David Hill, Oakland, MI US
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20130297178 | METHOD FOR DETECTING A PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF A LEAK IN A FUEL SYSTEM - It is proposed a method for detecting a presence of a leak in a fuel system mounted on board of a vehicle. The method is such that it comprises the steps of: | 11-07-2013 |
20130297234 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A LEAK IN A FUEL SYSTEM - It is proposed a method for detecting a leak in a fuel system of a combustion engine comprising a fuel tank. The method is such that it comprises the steps of: | 11-07-2013 |
20130312495 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR QUICKLY DETECTING AN ABSENCE OF A LEAK IN A FUEL SYSTEM - It is proposed a method for detecting rapidly an absence of a leak in a fuel system mounted on board of a vehicle, the fuel system comprising a pressure sensor adapted to measure pressure comprised within a predetermined working range of pressure. The method is such that it comprises the steps of: | 11-28-2013 |
David John Hill, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20130218534 | ADHESIVE CURE MONITOR - A device for monitoring the extent of cure of an adhesive located between at least two components. The device includes a data logger operably connected to at least one of the components, and configured to record data related to time and temperature, obtaining a thermal history data of the component during a heating process. An algorithm, installed in the data logger, processes the thermal history data of the component. A kinetic cure model is included in the algorithm calculating and predicting an extent of adhesive cure according to the processed thermal history. The device further includes a visual display operably connected to the data logger and configured to indicate the extent of adhesive cure. | 08-22-2013 |
20140123495 | BONDING OF ROOF PANELS - A method for attaching a roof panel to a roof rail of a vehicle bodyside frame, wherein the roof rail prohibiting access to an underside of an area at which the roof panel attaches to the roof panel, can include applying a single-component adhesive to a roof rail or to a portion of a roof panel that rests on the roof rail, placing the roof panel onto the roof rail, attaching the roof panel to the roof rail using single-sided spot welds, and heating the roof panel and vehicle bodyside frame to a temperature that cures the single-component adhesive. | 05-08-2014 |
20150316323 | MULTIPURPOSE RACK FOR PROCESSING PARTS THROUGH MULTIPLE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES - A rack for simultaneously processing a plurality of parts includes a frame, a plurality of defined locations on the frame for receiving and holding individual parts for processing and a latching assembly for locking the parts to the frame in the defined locations. The rack further includes a security feature for indicating if the latching assembly is opened after the parts have been loaded and locked into the defined locations on the frame. | 11-05-2015 |
20160001345 | VALUE STREAM PROCESS FOR FORMING VEHICLE RAILS FROM EXTRUDED ALUMINUM TUBES - A value stream process or method for forming vehicle rails from extruded aluminum tubes includes the steps of extruding an aluminum tube and hydroforming the extruded aluminum tube into a vehicle rail. More specifically, the method includes extruding the aluminum tube, bending the aluminum tube, preforming the aluminum tube, hydroforming the aluminum tube into a vehicle rail, trimming the vehicle rail to length and then artificially aging the rail followed by batch chemical pretreatment. In an alternative embodiment the artificial aging and batch chemical pretreatment processes are performed in reverse order. In either of the embodiments, localized induction annealing to recover formability may be performed between bending and preforming, between preforming and hydroforming or both. | 01-07-2016 |
Dennis M. Hill, St. Clair, MI US
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20150343839 | DECORATIVE, PRECAST, CEMENTITIOUS STRUCTURE HAVING A MICRO-TEXTURED, LASER-ENGRAVED, FRONT SURFACE - A decorative, precast, cementitious structure is provided. The structure comprises a cementitious composition comprised of a cement and an aggregate substantially homogeneously distributed through the composition. The structure has a relatively smooth front surface with a micro-textured region engraved by a laser beam having energy which is absorbed by a void-free front surface layer of the structure to at least initiate ablation of the material of the surface layer at a pattern of predetermined locations on the front surface to form the micro-textured region. | 12-03-2015 |
Dennis Michael Hill, St. Clair, MI US
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20110094168 | INTERLOCKING PRECAST SLAB ASSEMBLY SUCH AS A BENCH OR A MEMORIAL MARKER - An interlocking precast slab assembly such as a bench or memorial marker is provided. Each assembly includes a precast seat member having upper and lower surfaces and an elongated groove formed in the upper surface of the seat member. Each assembly also includes a precast back member having an engraved front surface and an elongated lower edge portion which fits into the elongated groove to form a joint which interlocks the members together to form the assembly with the engraved front surface supported above the upper surface of the seat member for viewing. | 04-28-2011 |
20110095579 | DECORATIVE BENCH OR SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING A PHOTOLUMINESCENT WORK BONDED THERETO - A bench or seat assembly including a decorative work bonded thereto in an essentially permanent fashion is provided wherein the work includes a photoluminescent material. The assembly includes a masonry seat member having an upper surface, a masonry back member having front and back surfaces and a support having exterior surfaces for supporting the seat member at a desired height. The work may include advertising or an image of which the photoluminescent material is a part of. The photoluminescent material may be photoluminescent particulate pigment or at least one photoluminescent stone which gives off light sufficient to allow at least a portion of the work to be viewed under limited ambient light conditions. In this way, the assembly is decorative not only in the daytime but also at night. The assembly may be an interlocking precast slab bench or seat assembly. | 04-28-2011 |
20110262635 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PHOTOLUMINESCENT PAVERS AT A PAVER MANUFACTURING FACILITY - A method is disclosed of manufacturing photoluminescent paving blocks or pavers at a paver manufacturing facility. A curable paver composition is provided at a mixing station for mixing. The mixed composition is shaped into uncured pavers having upper surfaces at a forming station. A curable liquid coating composition is applied to the upper surfaces of the uncured pavers at one or more coating stations. The uncured pavers and the coating composition applied thereon are heated in a kiln at a curing station to cure the uncured pavers. After leaving the kiln, the coating composition is cured to form a photoluminescent pigment layer having a binder with photoluminescent particulate pigment essentially uniformly dispersed in the binder and an optically transmissive clear coat layer in overlying relationship with the pigment layer. | 10-27-2011 |
Edward C. Hill, Jackson, MI US
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20140079599 | Exhaust Gas Flow Distribution System - An exhaust after-treatment system for treating an exhaust produced by an engine, including an exhaust passage in communication with the engine; an injector for dosing an exhaust treatment fluid into the exhaust passage, a mixing device positioned downstream from the injector, the mixing device operable to intermingle the exhaust treatment fluid and the exhaust; an irregularly-shaped exhaust treatment substrate positioned downstream from the mixing device; and a dispersion device positioned between the mixing device and the irregularly-shaped exhaust treatment substrate. The dispersion device includes a plurality of dispersion members each being operable to direct an exhaust stream flowing through the dispersion device into a plurality of different directions to disperse the exhaust flow over substantially an entire surface of the irregularly-shaped exhaust treatment substrate. | 03-20-2014 |
Eric Andrew Hill, Holland, MI US
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20150023000 | LIGHTED REFRIGERATOR SHELF WITH OVERMOLD - A shelf for supporting items including but not limited to in refrigerated appliances includes in an integrated fashion a supporting surface and around the perimeter of the supporting surface of similar dimensions. A lighting subassembly is mountable to or integrated in the framing. Electrical power can be through touchless or contact electrical communication. In one form the supporting surface is a single substantially clear plate. In another form the supporting surface is a thin glass top layer and a bottom layer overmolded with the framing to the thin glass top layer. | 01-22-2015 |
Jerry R. Hill, Chassell, MI US
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20140182084 | Adjustable Loop Load Tie-Down Strap - Prior load tie-down strap devices containing Velcro can loosen or peel apart under load. The invention provides an adjustable loop load tie-down strap having a hook and loop (Velcro material) connection within a permanent eye at one end of the strap wherein a standing section of the same strap passes through the eye to form a tie-down loop in the strap that can be adjusted to a larger or smaller size by disconnecting and reconnecting the hook and loop connection within the eye to make the loop the desired size to fit around the article that is to be secured. | 07-03-2014 |
John E. Hill, Shelby Township, MI US
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20140124486 | Laser Welding Assembly And Method - A hybrid laser arc welding assembly including a gas metal arc welding torch and a laser arc welding laser head. The torch and laser head are disposed adjacent one another and aimed at targets of a pair of work pieces spaced from one another such that the melted material produced by the torch overlaps with the melted material produced by the laser head, and therefore, the torch and laser head combine to create a hybrid laser arc weld to join the work pieces. The laser head is adjustable dynamically relative to the work-pieces to optimize the hybrid laser arc weld. | 05-08-2014 |
John E. Hill, Shelby Twnshp, MI US
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20080296267 | Spot Welding Tip for a Spot Welding Machine - A spot welding tip for use in a spot welding machine includes a base portion having a longitudinal base axis that passes through a center of the base portion. A tip portion extends from the base portion and provides a contact surface. The tip portion includes a longitudinal tip axis that passes through a center of the tip portion and a center of the contact surface. The spot welding tip includes a transverse axis that is perpendicular to both the base axis and the tip axis. The base axis and the tip axis are parallel to one another and offset from one another by a length. The contact surface is angled with respect to the transverse axis by an angle. | 12-04-2008 |
20090308850 | Laser Welded Fasteners - A method of manufacturing a vehicle structure including a laser welded fastener includes positioning a first panel in engagement with a second panel to provide access to the first panel by a laser beam. The first panel is laser welded to the second panel. A fastener including projections axially extending from a first surface of a flange are formed. The projections are engaged with a surface of the first panel to space apart the first surface of the flange from the surface of the first panel. Laser welding is initiated by directing a laser beam toward one of the flange of the fastener and the first panel. Gas is vented from an area between the first surface of the flange and the surface of the first panel. The flange is laser welded to the first panel. | 12-17-2009 |
John Edward Hill, Shelby Township, MI US
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20160059340 | JOINING OF DISSIMILAR MATERIALS - A method for joining a first part formed of an aluminum material to a second part formed of a steel material by metal inert gas welding and cold metal transfer is provided. An aluminum filler material forms a fillet joint between the parts and provides a structure for automotive body applications, such an aluminum bumper extrusion joined to a steel crush box connection. The first part includes a notch for hiding the start and end of the joint. A transition plate formed of a mixture of aluminum material and steel material can be disposed between the first part and the second part to provide the notch. The second part can include a mechanical fastener further joining the parts together. In another embodiment, the second part includes a plurality of dimples and is welded to the first part along the dimples. | 03-03-2016 |
20160089745 | ALUMINUM SPOT WELDING METHOD - A welding tip ( | 03-31-2016 |
Kenneth Jamieson Hill, South Lyon, MI US
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20120194535 | TWO-DIMENSIONAL VECTOR FILLS USING TOPOLOGICAL RECIPES - A method, apparatus, article of manufacture, and computer readable storage medium provide the ability to update a fill region of a computer drawing. A topological recipe representing the fill region is defined. The recipe includes a region set (of regions to be filled where the regions are areas bound by contours), a contour set (of contours that are a chain of curve segments), and curve segments. A final fill area of the fill region based on the topological recipe is computed. The final fill area is displayed and the curve segments are then modified. In response to the modification of the curve segments, the final fill area is dynamically updated and displayed. | 08-02-2012 |
Mark Hill, St. Clair, MI US
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20090321533 | VARIABLE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY HEATER CIRCUIT PUMP - A heating and ventilation system for a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The system having a heater core supplied with engine cooling fluid via a variable flow pump for heating an air flow supplied to the passenger compartment. The system additionally having a controller for controlling the pump to increase engine cooling fluid mass flow-rate in response to a detected temperature decrease of the engine cooling fluid when the engine is off. | 12-31-2009 |
Mark A. Hill, St. Clair, MI US
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20090299529 | EFFICIENT AC OPERATION USING DEW-POINT TEMPERATURE - A system for controlling air-conditioning in a vehicle includes an input, a sensor, a first offset module, and an evaporator temperature control module. The input receives an input temperature. The first sensor measures a first dewpoint temperature of air adjacent to a windshield of the vehicle. The first offset module generates a second dewpoint temperature based on the input temperature and generates a first offset based on the first and second dewpoint temperatures. The evaporator temperature control module generates a target evaporator temperature based on the first offset. | 12-03-2009 |
20090299533 | EFFICIENT AC OPERATION USING DEW-POINT TEMPERATURE - A system for controlling air-conditioning of a vehicle includes an input, an offset generator module, and an evaporator temperature control module. The input receives an input temperature. The offset generator module receives a psychrometric parameter of air inside the vehicle and generates offsets based on the input temperature and the psychrometric parameter. The evaporator temperature control module generates a target evaporator temperature based on the offsets. | 12-03-2009 |
Mark A. Hill, Clair, MI US
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20080295535 | ACTIVE HIGH VOLTAGE LIQUID COOLED THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A thermal management system for vehicles includes a refrigerant circuit containing at least one evaporator for providing conditioned air to a passenger compartment of the vehicle. A coolant circuit circulates coolant to cool an electric power source and high voltage electronics powered by the electric power source. A heat exchanger communicated with the refrigerant circuit and the coolant circuit transfers heat from the coolant to the refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit. | 12-04-2008 |
Nicholas John Hill, Waterford, MI US
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20120024441 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - The present invention is directed to a pneumatic tire having a rubber tread of a cap/base construction comprised of an outer rubber tread cap layer containing an outer running surface and an underlying rubber tread base layer, wherein said tread cap layer is comprised of a plurality of circumferential, longitudinal rubber tread cap zones of graduated physical properties, wherein said tread cap zones individually extend from said tread cap running surface radially inward to said tread base layer: wherein said tread cap zones are comprised of two primary tread cap zones and one central tread cap zone; | 02-02-2012 |
Ross S. Hill, Lansing, MI US
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20100283311 | VEHICLE WHEEL COVER RETENTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - This invention relates to a vehicle wheel cover retention system for securing a wheel cover to a vehicle wheel. According to one embodiment, the vehicle wheel cover retention system is for a non-full face fabricated vehicle wheel and comprises: a full outer wheel rim formed from a suitable material and including a first rim flange, a first tire bead seat, a well, a second tire bead seat, and a second rim flange, the full outer wheel rim defining a first surface extending between the first an second rim flanges; an inner wheel disc defining a wheel axis and formed from a suitable material and joined to the full outer wheel rim, the inner wheel disc including a centrally located wheel mounting surface and an outer annular portion, the inner wheel disc having a first surface and a second surface; and a wheel cover formed from a suitable material and secured to at least one of the first surface of the inner wheel disc, the second surface of the inner wheel disc, and the first surface of said full outer wheel rim. | 11-11-2010 |
20120003061 | CAGED SLEEVE ASSEMBLY - A caged sleeve assembly includes a cage having a main body defining a washer chamber, at least one washer within the washer chamber, and a centering sleeve secured to the cage. The centering sleeve is configured to center the caged assembly within a through-hole of a wheel component. | 01-05-2012 |
20120175940 | SLEEVE NUT - A sleeve nut configured to properly align components of a wheel assembly includes a main body defining a central channel formed therethrough. The main body has first and second ends. The first end is configured to be retained within a through-hole of a brake drum connected to a hub. The second end is configured to be securely positioned between an outer circumference of a shaft of a fastener and a portion of the brake drum that defines the through-hole. The sleeve nut is configured to ensure that the fastener remains properly aligned with respect to the wheel assembly. | 07-12-2012 |
Scott E. Hill, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20100057308 | ADAPTIVE INSTRUCTION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - Disclosed herein are instruction systems for a vehicle. One system comprises a condition sensor configured to detect and generate an output indicative of at least one vehicle condition, a user interface device and a position sensing system configured to detect and generate an output indicative of a user's position relative to a vehicle component. Each instruction is associated with a state of the at least one vehicle condition and the user's position relative to the vehicle component. A controller is programmed and configured to select one of the plurality of instructions based upon the vehicle condition as indicated by the condition sensor output and the user's position as indicated by the position sensing system. The instructions are provided to the user through the user interface device. Methods for using the system are also disclosed. | 03-04-2010 |
Trevor Leroi Hill, Rockwood, MI US
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20160054722 | CNC MACHINE THERMAL GROWTH CHARACTERIZATION - In at least one embodiment, a method of analyzing and characterizing the thermal growth of a CNC machine is provided. The method may include mounting an artifact having a bore onto a CNC machine and performing a test cycle. The test cycle may include probing the bore of the artifact to determine its location relative to the CNC machine and performing a dry cycle including one or more CNC machining processes. The method may further include calculating a deviation of the bore location from a reference relative location between the bore and CNC machine. The method may be used to improve, troubleshoot, or assess the effectiveness of CNC machine thermal compensation mechanisms. The method may start at ambient temperature and include repeating test cycles until a steady state temperature is reached in the machine. | 02-25-2016 |
Walter Hill, Muskegon, MI US
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20130320658 | AERODYNAMIC MUD FLAP - A motor vehicle mud flap is a plate-like body having a suspension section, a quadrant section, and an extension section. The suspension section is adapted for attachment to a mud flap bracket for suspension of the mud flap therefrom. The quadrant section is coupled with the suspension section and has an array of elongate through-openings. The extension section is coupled with the quadrant section and has an array of elongate through-openings. The array of elongate through-openings is defined by alternating recesses and ribs in parallel and longitudinal disposition. Each recess is configured as a pair of opposed elongate shallow recesses fluidly coupled by an elongate through-opening having a width less than the width of each recess. Water and air can flow through the recesses, and debris larger than the width of the through-openings is deflected by the mud flap. | 12-05-2013 |
William E. Hill, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20080223025 | SNAP-ACTION VALVE FOR EXHAUST SYSTEM - A passive, exhaust pressure actuated valve assembly for placement inside a tubular exhaust conduit is pivotally mounted to an off-center axle for rotation between fully closed and fully opened positions. A bias element forces the valve flap toward the fully closed position. The valve flap is shaped in a manner enabling use of the interior surface of the exhaust conduit to define stops at the full closed and full opened positions. The valve flap shape, in conjunction with the bias element arrangement, enables the flap to lie substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the conduit in the fully opened position, which provides for minimum back pressure in the conduit. The valve assembly finds particularly advantageous use inside a bypass through pipe of a muffler assembly. | 09-18-2008 |
20080224083 | SNAP-ACTION VALVE FOR EXHAUST SYSTEM - A passive, exhaust pressure actuated valve assembly for placement inside a tubular exhaust conduit is pivotally mounted to an off-center axle for rotation between fully closed and fully opened positions. A bias element forces the valve flap toward the fully closed position. The valve flap is shaped in a manner enabling use of the interior surface of the exhaust conduit to define stops at the full closed and full opened positions. The valve flap shape, in conjunction with the bias element arrangement, enables the flap to lie substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the conduit in the fully opened position, which provides for minimum back pressure in the conduit. | 09-18-2008 |
20080245063 | SNAP-ACTION VALVE FOR EXHAUST SYSTEM - A passive, exhaust pressure actuated valve assembly for placement inside a tubular exhaust conduit is pivotally mounted to an off-center axle for rotation between fully closed and fully opened positions. A bias element forces the valve flap toward the fully closed position. The valve flap is shaped in a manner enabling use of the interior surface of the exhaust conduit to define stops at the full closed and full opened positions. The valve flap shape, in conjunction with the bias element arrangement, enables the flap to lie substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the conduit in the fully opened position, which provides for minimum back pressure in the conduit. | 10-09-2008 |
20100263211 | METHOD OF INSTALLING ROTATABLE FLAPPER VALVE TO AN INTERIOR OF A CONDUIT - A method of assembly of a rotatable flapper valve to an interior of a conduit features the ability to couple the valve plate to its axle outside of the conduit in an independent operation. The conduit is split into first and second sections each having a flared end and a pair of indentations for receipt of the valve axle. While separated, the valve axle is placed in a pair of indentations in one of the conduit sections and then the second conduit section is moved into abutting engagement such that its indentations also partially surround the axle. The first and second conduit sections are then joined by welding. | 10-21-2010 |
20100263743 | SNAP ACTION VALVE WITH BUMPER PAD - A rotary valve plate adapted for housing within a conduit employs a vibration absorbing bumper pad coupled to the valve plate at a surface thereof adapted to contact an inner surface of the conduit whenever the valve plate is rotated to a closed position. The bumper pad minimizes vibratory noise and improves the durability of the valve plate over extended periods of operation. | 10-21-2010 |
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20110061969 | Snap-Action Valve for Exhaust System - A muffler for an internal combustion engine exhaust system includes a housing having an inlet and outlet headers enclosing opposite ends of an outer shell. A partition divides a housing interior into first and second chambers, the first chamber having sound absorbing material positioned therein. The partition has an aperture allowing fluid communication between the first and second chambers. A through pipe extends through the inlet and outlet headers and the partition and has a plurality of perforations enabling fluid communication between the through pipe and the first chamber. A valve assembly has a valve flap positioned inside the through pipe for rotation with an axle pivotally coupled to the pipe between a closed position and an open position. The valve is positioned downstream of the pipe perforations such that all of an exhaust gas flowing through the muffler passes through the valve regardless of the valve flap position. | 03-17-2011 |
William R. Hill, Troy, MI US
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