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Austin Gerding, Shelby Township, MI US
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20160061274 | SHIFT COLLAR ASSEMBLY FOR A POWER TRANSFER UNIT - In at least some implementations, a disconnect assembly for a power transfer unit includes a cam and a cam follower. The cam is driven for rotation and has a cam surface that is inclined relative to an axis of rotation and a void spaced from the cam surface. The cam follower has a cam engagement surface and is arranged to be engaged by the cam surface so that the cam follower is displaced axially during at least a portion of the rotation of the cam. One or both of the cam and the cam follower includes an interface surface provided at an angle to the axis of rotation to control axial movement of the cam follower during at least a portion of the rotation of the cam when the cam surface is not engaged with the cam engagement surface. | 03-03-2016 |
Austin R. Gerding, Royal Oak, MI US
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20110256976 | DRIVE TRAIN FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A drive train system comprising a power transfer unit configured to selectively transfer power from a front driveshaft of a vehicle by providing an output torque through a ring gear, wherein the power transfer unit includes an input shaft that receives torque from a first device, and a first clutch configured to selectively couple the input shaft to the ring gear when activated; a cardan shaft in rotational communication with the ring gear and configured to transfer the output torque; and a rear drive unit coupled to the cardan shaft and configured to selectively transfer the output torque received from the cardan shaft to a rear driveshaft of the vehicle, wherein the rear drive unit includes a torque shaft that is driven by the output torque received from the cardan shaft, and a second clutch that is configured to selectively transfer the output torque from the torque shaft to the rear driveshaft when activated. | 10-20-2011 |
20140020490 | Power Transfer Unit - A power transfer unit for transferring a torque comprising a first shaft configured to receive the torque from a first device, a second shaft configured to output the torque to a second device, and an activating assembly for selectively transferring the torque from the first shaft to the second shaft. The activating assembly includes a sliding cam, a rotating cam, an actuator configured to selectively rotate the rotating cam relative to the sliding cam, and an engaging gear. The gear is configured to be moved by the sliding cam between a first engaged position where the torque is transferred from the first shaft to the second shaft through the gear and a second disengaged position where no torque is transferred to the second shaft. Relative rotation between the rotating earn and the sliding cam moves the sliding earn thereby moving the gear between the first engaged and second disengaged position. | 01-23-2014 |
20140021005 | Power Transfer Unit - A power transfer unit comprising a first shaft configured to receive an input torque from a first vehicle component, a second shaft configured to selectively receive the torque from the first shaft and transmit the torque to a second vehicle component, an engaging mechanism, a housing configured to enclose at least a portion of the power transfer unit, and a seal system having a first seal and a second seal. The engaging mechanism configured to operate in a first mode and a second mode. When in the first mode, the engaging mechanism selectively couples the second shaft to the first shaft, and when in the second mode, the second shaft is de coupled from the first shaft. The first seal is disposed between the housing and a first end of the second shaft, and the second seal is disposed between the housing and a second end of the second shaft. | 01-23-2014 |
Austin R. Gerding, Shelby Township, MI US
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20150321554 | VEHICLE POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) DISCONNECT ASSEMBLY - A vehicle power transfer unit (PTU) disconnect assembly can include a first shaft, a second shaft, and a collar assembly. The first shaft has a first split-spline at its exterior surface. The second shaft is telescoped over the first shaft and has a set of splines at its exterior surface. A helical gear is carried by the second shaft. The collar assembly is situated around both of the first and second shafts. The collar assembly has a second split-spline at its interior surface. | 11-12-2015 |
Austin Richard Gerding, Royal Oak, MI US
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20090054163 | Driveshaft Assembly With Piloted Flange Connection - A drivetrain that includes a drivetrain component, a flange structure, a yoke flange, a female guide portion and a male guide portion. The drivetrain component has a shaft that is rotatable about an axis. The flange structure is fixedly but removably coupled to the shaft. The female guide portion is directly coupled to one of the shaft and the yoke flange. The male guide portion is directly coupled to the other one of the shaft and the yoke flange. The male guide portion engages the female guide portion to thereby align the yoke flange to the axis. The yoke flange and the flange structure are fixedly but removably coupled to one another. A method of fabricating a drivetrain is also provided. | 02-26-2009 |
20100281673 | METHOD FOR ATTENUATING DRIVELINE VIBRATIONS - A method for attenuating vibration in a driveline having a shaft assembly that transmits torque between first and second driveline components. The shaft assembly can have a hollow shaft member and at least one liner. The liner has a mass and a stiffness that are tuned such that the liner is a tuned resistive absorber for attenuating shell mode vibrations as well as at least one of a tuned reactive absorber for attenuating bending mode vibrations and a tuned reactive absorber for attenuating torsion mode vibrations. The tuned liner is inserted into the shaft member. | 11-11-2010 |
20120192425 | METHOD FOR ATTENUATING DRIVELINE VIBRATIONS - A method for attenuating vibration in a driveline having a shaft assembly that transmits torque between first and second driveline components. The shaft assembly can have a hollow shaft member and at least one liner. The liner has a mass and a stiffness that are tuned such that the liner is a tuned resistive absorber for attenuating shell mode vibrations as well as at least one of a tuned reactive absorber for attenuating bending mode vibrations and a tuned reactive absorber for attenuating torsion mode vibrations. The tuned liner is inserted into the shaft member. | 08-02-2012 |
Chad E. Gerding, Chesaning, MI US
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20130305870 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRAINING A PORTION OF A STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO TRANSLATE ALONG A PREFERRED PATH - A method for constraining an upper portion of a steering column assembly of a vehicle to translate along a preferred path comprises providing a telescoping steering column assembly with an upper column positioned for use by a vehicle operator and with a power assist module positioned remotely from the vehicle operator. A position lock bracket is disposed about the upper column, and the position lock bracket is conditionally fixed to the vehicle. A guide bracket is fixed to the vehicle and configured so as to constrain the upper column to translate along the preferred path. A steering column assembly comprises an upper column and a power assist module. A position lock bracket is disposed about the upper column and conditionally fixed to the vehicle. A guide bracket is fixed to the vehicle and configured so as to constrain the upper column to translate along a preferred path. | 11-21-2013 |
Chris Gerding, Nashville, TN US
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20160140244 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONNECTING NATIVE LANGUAGE SPEAKERS AND SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNERS ACROSS A NETWORK - A method is described herein including a plurality of client applications providing an electronic interface for receiving personality information and conversation preference information of corresponding users, wherein each client application of the plurality of client applications runs on a corresponding computing platform. The method includes one or more applications running on a processor of a remote server receiving the personality information and conversation preference information from the plurality of client applications, the one or more applications using the personality information and conversation preference information to match a first user of a first client application with a second user of a second client application. The method includes the one or more applications establishing a communications coupling between the first client application and the second client application, wherein the communications coupling comprises a communication session. | 05-19-2016 |
Christopher Gerding, Wadsworth, OH US
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20110195774 | Video game kiosk apparatus and method - A video game apparatus is provided. The video game apparatus includes an enclosure having a monitor and at least one speaker and a home video game located in the enclosure. A computer processor located within the enclosure and communicating with the home video game, the processor enabling a charge-by-time play of the home video game. A remote management apparatus, located remotely from, and communicating with the computer processor, the remote management apparatus enabling operation of the video game apparatus for a specified time period. | 08-11-2011 |
20120029690 | Bulk vending apparatus, system and method - A vending machine is provided that includes optional modules. A first module includes a plurality of bins, each sized to contain a consumable product, each bin including a pivotable product container. An optional capsule dispensing apparatus is sized to fit on a side of the first module, the optional capsule dispensing apparatus including a plurality of capsules, each containing either a consumable product or a non-consumable product. An optional second module includes a second plurality of bins, each also sized to contain a consumable product, each bin also having a pivotable product container, the optional second module sized to be removeably attachable to the first module. | 02-02-2012 |
20140001199 | Bulk vending apparatus, system and method | 01-02-2014 |
20140222195 | Bulk vending apparatus, system and method - A vending machine is provided. The vending machine includes a number of bins, with each bin sized to contain a consumable product. The vending machine also includes a consumable product collection area, with the consumable product collection area accessible by a vending machine user. A conveyor communicates at least a portion of each of the bins, with the conveyor positioned to receive the consumable product from the bin and transport the consumable product to the consumable product collection area. The vending machine also includes an interface structured to receive a currency from the vending machine user to purchase at least one of the consumable products and a controller that activates the conveyor to transport the consumable product to the consumable product collection area. | 08-07-2014 |
David Gerding, Chicago, IL US
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20150262501 | Continuous User Control of Rapid Serial Visual Presentation of Text - The invention is directed to electronic devices and methods of controlling a user's reading performance, and particularly to providing tactile user control of the user's reading in a rapid serial presentation of texts (“RSVP Text”) system. | 09-17-2015 |
David Gerding, Barboursville, VA US
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20090185891 | TRAY HANDLER AND METHOD - The present invention is directed to a tray handler for stacking and de-stacking ophthalmic prescription trays. The tray handler includes a plurality of spaced clamp assemblies defining a stack area along a conveyor, a lift plate, and first and second actuators. The lift plate is operably disposed within the stack area. The first actuator is operably associated with the clamp assemblies, which are inwardly and outwardly moveable relative the lift plate upon actuation of the first actuator. The second actuator is operably associated with the lift plate, which is vertically moveable within the stack area upon actuation of the second actuator. A controller is in communication with the first and second actuators and controls actuation thereof. A method of handling ophthalmic prescription trays is also disclosed. | 07-23-2009 |
David W. Gerding, Barboursville, VA US
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20110113639 | HOLDING MECHANISM FOR USE WITH AN OPHTHALMIC TRACER, AND METHOD - The present invention relates to an ophthalmic holding mechanism for holding an eyeglass frame. The holding mechanism includes a base, a clamping mechanism configured for releaseably securing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame, and an actuator operatively associated with the clamping mechanism for causing linear and rotational movement thereof. The clamping mechanism is moveably coupled to the base for linear and rotational movement about an axis of rotation relative to the base, wherein the clamping mechanism is rotatable about first and second spaced pivot points. The present invention also relates to a method of tracing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame. | 05-19-2011 |
20120117811 | HOLDING MECHANISM FOR USE WITH AN OPHTHALMIC TRACER, AND METHOD - The present invention relates to an ophthalmic holding mechanism for holding an eyeglass frame. The holding mechanism includes a base, a clamping mechanism configured for releaseably securing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame, and an actuator operatively associated with the clamping mechanism for causing linear and rotational movement thereof. The clamping mechanism is moveably coupled to the base for linear and rotational movement about an axis of rotation relative to the base, wherein the clamping mechanism is rotatable about first and second spaced pivot points. The present invention also relates to a method of tracing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame. | 05-17-2012 |
20130219729 | HOLDING MECHANISM FOR USE WITH AN OPHTHALMIC TRACER, AND METHOD - The present invention relates to an ophthalmic holding mechanism for holding an eyeglass frame. The holding mechanism includes a base, a clamping mechanism configured for releaseably securing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame, and an actuator operatively associated with the clamping mechanism for causing linear and rotational movement thereof. The clamping mechanism is moveably coupled to the base for linear and rotational movement about an axis of rotation relative to the base, wherein the clamping mechanism is rotatable about first and second spaced pivot points. The present invention also relates to a method of tracing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame. | 08-29-2013 |
Jason Gerding, Nashville, TN US
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20140081169 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TETHERLESS INSUFFLATION IN COLON CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY - A system and method of wireless controlled CO | 03-20-2014 |
Roseanne Gerding, Durham, NC US
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20100204196 | 2-[2--1H-Pyrrolo[2,3-D]Pyrimidin-4-YL)Amino] Benzamide Derivatives As IGF-1R Inhibitors For The Treatment Of Cancer - Novel pyrrolopyrimidines as shown in formula (I): | 08-12-2010 |
William J. Gerding, Cadillac, MI US
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20100176124 | Air Transportable ISO Container - A transport device such as an ISO container that is adapted to be transported by air or surface transportation. The transport device includes a base, a plurality of movable ISO corner blocks movably coupled to the base, and a plurality of adjustment mechanisms. Each adjustment mechanism is adapted to couple a respective corner block to the base and to selectively move the corner block with respect to the base between an air transport position, wherein the bottom surface of the corner block does not extend beyond the bottom surface of the base, and a surface transport position wherein the bottom surface of the corner block is located below the bottom surface of the base. The base includes a plurality of roller plates that form the bottom surface of the base and that are adapted to engage rollers of an aircraft cargo handling system. The transport device also includes detent rails that are removably attached to the base. The detent rails includes tabs and detents that are adapted to cooperate with an aircraft cargo handling system to releasably secure the transport device in place within an aircraft. | 07-15-2010 |
20120091151 | ISO Container with Extendable Corner Blocks - A transport device such as an ISO container that is adapted to be transported by air or surface transportation. The transport device includes a base, a plurality of movable ISO corner blocks movably coupled to the base, and a plurality of adjustment mechanisms. Each adjustment mechanism is adapted to couple a respective corner block to the base and to selectively move the corner block with respect to the base. | 04-19-2012 |