Green, MI
Brian S. Green, Nashville, MI US
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20090294140 | Fire Protection Sprinkler With Plastic Pip Cap - A sprinkler assembly includes a sprinkler body having a base and a frame extending from the base. The base has a passage extending therethrough defining an inlet and an outlet. A deflector is mounted to the frame and spaced from the outlet, which is configured to deflect fluid flowing from the outlet in a radial pattern. A trigger assembly extends between the frame and the base and is adapted to support a plug in the outlet and release the plug when a temperature associated with a fire condition is detected. The plug is made from plastic and can include a reinforcing insert. | 12-03-2009 |
20100181082 | System For Improving Water Delivery Time In Dry Pipe Sprinkler System - A dry sprinkler system, includes a fire extinguishing fluid supply line connected to a pressurized fire extinguishing fluid source. A plurality of fire protection sprinklers are connected to the fire extinguishing fluid supply line, each of the plurality of fire protection sprinklers including a sprinkler body having a stepped orifice. A control system is operably connected to the pressurized fire extinguishing fluid source and the fire extinguishing fluid supply line. The control system is configured to maintain the fire extinguishing fluid supply line dry during a non-activated condition and to forward a fire extinguishing fluid to the fire extinguishing fluid supply line from the pressurized fire extinguishing fluid source upon activation of one of the plurality of fire protection sprinklers. The use of stepped orifice sprinklers allows for a quicker discharge of air from the fluid supply line as compared to typical tapered orifice sprinklers, thereby providing improved water delivery time. | 07-22-2010 |
20100243283 | Sprinkler Skipping Shield With Improved Airflow - A fire protection sprinkler is provided with a skipping shield having air flow passages therethrough to reduce the negative impact that the shield has on the thermal response of the sprinkler. By providing holes, slots, louvers, or mesh to the skipping shield, water from adjacent flowing sprinklers can still be blocked from impinging on the thermal element. The shield will block water but allow hot gas from the fire to flow through the shield thereby improving the response time of the thermal element. | 09-30-2010 |
Bruce S. Green, Dearborn, MI US
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20080238364 | SYSTEM FOR INDUCTIVE POWER TRANSFER - An inductive power transfer system including a synchronous drive system having a resonance control module. The resonance control module includes a primary coil module with a primary LC circuit. The resonance control module seeks and detects the resonant frequency of the primary LC circuit. The synchronous drive system further includes a switching coil amplifier for selectively energizing the primary coil to keep the primary LC circuit operating at or as close as possible to its natural resonant frequency. The inductive power transfer system may further include a secondary receiving unit. The secondary receiving unit includes a secondary LC circuit coupled with the primary LC circuit for inductively receiving power. The secondary LC circuit includes an LC filter and a rectifier unit for operating the secondary LC circuit at a mutual resonance with the primary LC circuit. | 10-02-2008 |
Chad Merritt Green, Linden, MI US
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20120145754 | RESCUE BAG - A fire and heat resistant rescue device designed to offer a safe and effective means to protect and remove, during an emergency, infants, toddlers, children or other persons from hazardous atmospheres which may include heat, flame, toxic gases and fumes, hazardous materials, and other dangerous exposures. This design was developed to give a firefighter/rescuer a way to safely move a potential victim through a dangerous environment found during a house or structure fire, but also has broader rescue and situational uses when protecting and moving a victim from a hazardous area. This device uses compressed air, when required, to supply slight positive air pressure inside the bag, thus excluding entry of heat, smoke, and other hazards. It is designed to function as a raising or lowering device when needed. It is also designed to allow the rescuer to perform CPR in non hazardous atmospheres, when required. | 06-14-2012 |
Charles A. Green, Canton, MI US
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20080234907 | Override of Automatic Braking in a Collision Mitigation and/or Avoidance System - A method for returning driver control in a vehicle during automatic braking includes the steps of determining a minimum value of accelerator pedal position during the automatic braking, determining a current value of accelerator pedal position, and disengaging the automatic braking, if the current value is greater than the minimum value by at least a predetermined value. | 09-25-2008 |
20090138168 | Method for Operating A Cruise Control System for A Vehicle - A method for operating a cruise control system for a vehicle. The method can identify certain low speed environments, like parking lots, where usage of the cruise control system is usually inappropriate and can disable the system accordingly. According to one embodiment, a full speed range adaptive (FSRA) cruise control system compares a steering wheel position to a steering wheel threshold to determine if the vehicle is operating in an inappropriate low speed environment and, if so, disables the cruise control system accordingly. | 05-28-2009 |
20100201508 | CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE, AND RELATED ALERT DISPLAY METHOD - A rear cross traffic alert system for a vehicle is utilized to generate and display rear cross traffic warning symbols to the driver during reverse gear maneuvers. The system includes a sensing subsystem configured to monitor for cross traffic behind the vehicle, a processor architecture, and a rear vision display element. The processor architecture is configured to receive sensor data from the sensing subsystem and, when the sensor data indicates a warning condition caused by an object detected by the sensing subsystem, generate image rendering display commands associated with a cross traffic warning symbol. The rear vision display element is configured to receive the image rendering display commands and, in response thereto, render the cross traffic warning symbol in a manner that visually indicates presence of the object. | 08-12-2010 |
20110090093 | Vehicle to Entity Communication - A vehicle to pedestrian communication system includes a vehicle-based device having a transmitter and receiver for communicating global positioning of the vehicle. The transmitter broadcasts a global position of the vehicle as part of a vehicle periodic beacon message. A pedestrian-based device is carried by a pedestrian. The pedestrian-based device has a transmitter and receiver for communicating a global position of the pedestrian as part of a pedestrian periodic beacon message. A positional awareness of the vehicle in relation to the pedestrian is assessed by at least one of the vehicle-based device or the pedestrian-based device based on the positioning of the vehicle in relation to the pedestrian. An alert is provided to at least one of the vehicle or the pedestrian indicating a presence of the vehicle or pedestrian based on the respective global positions of the pedestrian and the vehicle. | 04-21-2011 |
20130131905 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLOSED-LOOP DRIVER ATTENTION MANAGEMENT - A method and system may manage the driver's attention while driving. The driver may be driving using an autonomous driving system or limited-ability autonomous driving system. A method may detect, by a sensor, characteristics of a driver; determine, based on the detected characteristics of the driver, whether the driver exercises sufficient supervisory control of the vehicle; and provide a series of one or more prompts, wherein each prompt's intrusiveness is related to the determination of whether the driver exercises sufficient supervisory control of the vehicle. | 05-23-2013 |
20130131906 | STEERING WHEEL DEVICE FOR INDICATING REQUIRED SUPERVISORY CONTROL OF A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR USE - A method and system may manage the driver's attention while driving. The driver may be driving using an autonomous driving system or limited-ability autonomous driving system. A steering wheel device may indicate to the driver a level of required supervisory control of a vehicle. The steering wheel device may include indicators to flash lights, vibrate, or provide other indicators. The indicators may have distinct levels of intensity for each level of supervisory control required to safely control a vehicle. | 05-23-2013 |
20130131907 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING MISUSE OF AUTONOMOUS DRIVING - A method and system may prevent misuse of an autonomous driving system by providing at least one prompt at least one prompt for a driver of a vehicle. A sensor may whether the driver responds to the prompt. A processor may determine whether the driver exercises sufficient supervisory control of the vehicle, based on whether the driver responds to the prompt. The processor may disengage the autonomous driving system if the driver fails to exercise sufficient supervisory control of the vehicle. The processor may further reduce the vehicle's speed if the driver continues to misuse the autonomous driving system. | 05-23-2013 |
20130249942 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR AUGMENTED REALITY DISPLAY AND CONTROLS - An augmented reality system includes a vision output device for displaying virtual images. A sensing device captures an image within a reference frame. The vision output device is captured within the image. A processing unit identifies the vision output device within the reference frame of the captured image and localizes the vision output device within the reference frame of the captured image for identifying an absolute position and orientation of the vision output device within the reference frame of the captured image. The vision output device generates virtual displays to a user at respective locations based on the absolute position and orientation of the vision output device within reference frame of the captured image. The sensing device captures a user's selection of a virtual control. The processing unit identifies the selection of the virtual control within the captured image and enables a control action of a controllable device. | 09-26-2013 |
20130341977 | ALERT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A VEHICLE - Haptic feedback systems, vehicle seat assemblies, and vehicles are provided. The haptic feedback system includes a bottom seat member, a first motor, and a second motor. The bottom seat member includes a seat pan with a first side, a second side, a first bolster, and a second bolster. The first bolster is positioned on the first side of the seat pan and the second bolster is positioned on the second side of the seat pan, wherein the first bolster and the second bolster include a resilient material. The first motor supported by the resilient material of the first bolster and the second motor is supported by the resilient material of the second bolster. | 12-26-2013 |
20130342330 | ALERT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A VEHICLE - Methods and vehicles are provided for providing haptic feedback to a vehicle occupant. In one embodiment, the method includes selecting a pattern of active haptic periods during which a controller will command a plurality of haptic actuators disposed in a seat of a vehicle to generate haptic pulses, determining a desired voltage of a signal supplied to the haptic actuators that indicates the active haptic periods to generate a desired intensity of haptic pulses, determining an actual voltage of an energy storage device of the vehicle, calculating a pulse width modulation (PWM) pattern that simulates the desired voltage when applied to the signal using the actual voltage, and generating a signal that indicates the active haptic periods based on the PWM pattern to command the haptic actuators to generate the desired intensity of haptic pulses. | 12-26-2013 |
20130342336 | ALERT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A VEHICLE - A method of alerting a driver of a vehicle is provided. The method includes: receiving conditions data from one or more collision avoidance systems; determining an alert mode based on the conditions data; receiving a fault status indicating a fault of at least one of a haptic alert device, a visual alert device, and an auditory alert device; resetting the alert mode to an override mode based on the fault status; and selectively generating an alert pattern for at least one of a haptic alert device, a visual alert device, and an auditory alert device that does not have a fault based on the override mode of the alert mode. | 12-26-2013 |
20130342337 | ALERT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A VEHICLE - A method of alerting a driver of a vehicle is provided. The method includes: receiving alert settings configured by a user through a user interface; and selectively generating an alert pattern for at least one of a haptic alert device, an auditory alert device, and a visual alert device based on the alert settings. | 12-26-2013 |
20130342338 | ALERT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A VEHICLE - A method of alerting a driver of a vehicle is provided. The method includes: receiving conditions data from one or more collision avoidance systems; determining an alert mode based on the conditions data, wherein the alert mode indicates at least two of alert conditions, vehicle conditions, and driving scenarios; and at least one of arbitrating, synchronizing, and combining at least two alert patterns associated with the at least two of the alert conditions, the vehicle conditions, and the driving scenarios and associated with one or more alert devices. | 12-26-2013 |
20130342339 | ALERT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A VEHICLE - Methods and vehicles are provided for providing haptic feedback to a vehicle occupant. In one embodiment, the method includes evaluating conditions related to a vehicle, selecting a type of haptic alert based on the evaluated conditions, selecting a pattern of haptic actuators to command based on the type of haptic alert and a location of the haptic actuators in a seat of the vehicle, selecting a number of active haptic periods to command based on the type of haptic alert, selecting a duration of the active haptic periods and a duration of inactive haptic periods based on the type of haptic alert, and generating a signal indicating the active haptic periods based on the selected pattern of haptic actuators, the selected number of active haptic periods, and the selected duration of the active and inactive haptic periods. | 12-26-2013 |
20130342364 | ALERT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A VEHICLE - A method of alerting a driver of a vehicle is provided. The method includes: receiving conditions data from one or more collision avoidance systems; selectively coordinating an alert pattern for at least one of a haptic alert device, a visual alert device, and an auditory alert device based on the conditions data; receiving interior vehicle conditions data indicating conditions within the vehicle; and selectively generating infotainment system signals based on the alert pattern and the interior vehicle conditions data. | 12-26-2013 |
20130342365 | ALERT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A VEHICLE - Methods and system of alerting a driver of a vehicle is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes: receiving conditions data from one or more collision avoidance systems; selectively coordinating an alert pattern for at least one of a haptic alert device, a visual alert device, and an auditory alert device based on the conditions data; receiving at least one of interior vehicle conditions data indicating conditions within the vehicle and exterior conditions data indicating conditions outside of the vehicle; and modifying the alert pattern based on the at least one of interior vehicle conditions data and exterior vehicle conditions data. | 12-26-2013 |
20130342366 | ALERT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A VEHICLE - Methods and vehicles are provided for providing haptic feedback to a vehicle occupant. In one embodiment, the method includes determining at least one of interior conditions and exterior conditions of a vehicle. The vehicle includes a plurality of haptic actuators disposed in a seat. The method further includes calculating at least one of a pulse width modulation (PWM) pattern and an on/off compensation pattern based on the determined interior conditions and exterior conditions. The method further includes generating a signal with active periods that include at least one of the calculated patterns to command the plurality of haptic actuators to produce haptic pulses. | 12-26-2013 |
20140111637 | Dynamic Rearview Mirror Adaptive Dimming Overlay Through Scene Brightness Estimation - A vehicle imaging system includes an image capture device capturing an image exterior of a vehicle. The captured image includes at least a portion of a sky scene. A processor generates a virtual image of a virtual sky scene from the portion of the sky scene captured by the image capture device. The processor determines a brightness of the virtual sky scene from the virtual image. The processor dynamically adjusts a brightness of the captured image based the determined brightness of the virtual image. A rear view mirror display device displays the adjusted captured image. | 04-24-2014 |
20140114534 | DYNAMIC REARVIEW MIRROR DISPLAY FEATURES - A method for displaying a captured image on a display device. A scene is captured by at least one vision-based imaging device. A virtual image of the captured scene is generated by a processor using a camera model. A view synthesis technique is applied to the captured image by the processor for generating a de-warped virtual image. A dynamic rearview mirror display mode is actuated for enabling a viewing mode of the de-warped image on the rearview mirror display device. The de-warped image is displayed in the enabled viewing mode on the rearview mirror display device. | 04-24-2014 |
20140132405 | ALERT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A VEHICLE - A method of alerting a driver of a vehicle is provided. The method includes: receiving conditions data from one or more collision avoidance systems; determining an alert mode based on the conditions data; and selectively coordinating an alert pattern for more than one of haptic alert devices, visual alert devices, and auditory alert devices based on the alert mode. | 05-15-2014 |
20140139341 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTO-CORRECTING AN AUTONOMOUS DRIVING SYSTEM - A method and system for driver attention management system may include means for closed-loop diagnostics. A convenience message may alert a driver of an item of interest to the driver. A sensor may detect the driver's response to the convenience message. Based on the response to the convenience message, the characteristics of an attentive response from the driver may be determined. The determined attentive response may be used by a driver attention management system. The driver attention management system may be able to diagnose errors in the sensors that are used in the driver attention management system. The driver attention management system may also be able to determine whether a driver is exercising sufficient supervisory control of a vehicle by determining whether the driver is attentively responding to prompts provided by the driver attention management system. The driver attention management system may be used in an autonomous or semi-autonomous driving system. | 05-22-2014 |
20140159887 | DRIVER ALERTS - A driver alert system includes a computer processor disposed in a vehicle. The computer processor is configured to receive driver attention data over a vehicle network during a driving event. The computer processor executes logic to process the driver attention data and evaluate the driver attention data for a triggering event. The system also includes a steering wheel unit disposed in the vehicle and lights that are integrated on a front windshield-facing surface of a steering wheel of the steering wheel unit. The lights are positioned at an angle to reflect light off of a front windshield of the vehicle. The system also includes a controller disposed in the steering wheel unit. The controller is communicatively coupled to the lights and the vehicle network. The controller receives a request from the computer processor to activate the lights when the triggering event has occurred. | 06-12-2014 |
20140222277 | DISPLAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES - Methods and control systems are provided for automatically controlling operation of a vehicle. In one embodiment, the control system includes an exterior sensor for sensing the environment outside the vehicle. A processor is in communication with the exterior sensor and configured to calculate a driving plan of the vehicle based at least partially on the sensed environment outside the vehicle. The processor is also configured to calculate a confidence level of the driving plan of the vehicle based at least partially on the sensed environment around the vehicle. The control system also includes a display in communication with the processor and configured to receive data from the processor and display a representation of at least one of the driving plan and the confidence level. | 08-07-2014 |
20140370812 | ENHANCED WIRELESS HANDSET, INCLUDING DIRECT HANDSET-TO-HANDSET COMMUNICATION MODE - A wireless handset is provided with enhanced features and capabilities. The wireless handset may be embodied as a full-featured handset that is capable of operating either within a wireless network (such as a cellular or PCS network) or in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode that is independent of the wireless network. Alternatively, the wireless handset may be embodied as a special purpose handset, that is capable of simply operating in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode. The wireless handset may additionally include features for supporting and enhancing direct communication between handsets. Such features may include a find feature that permits a user to determine which objects, including other wireless handset users, are located within a predetermined operating range of the wireless handset. A memorize feature may also be provided to permit handsets and other objects exchange information by wireless transmission. | 12-18-2014 |
20150042799 | OBJECT HIGHLIGHTING AND SENSING IN VEHICLE IMAGE DISPLAY SYSTEMS - A method of displaying a captured image on a display device of a driven vehicle. A scene exterior of the driven vehicle is captured by an at least one vision-based imaging device mounted on the driven vehicle. Objects in a vicinity of the driven vehicle are sensed. An image of the captured scene is generated by a processor. The image is dynamically expanded to include sensed objects in the image. The sensed objects are highlighted in the dynamically expanded image. The highlighted objects identify vehicles proximate to the driven vehicle that are potential collisions to the driven vehicle. The dynamically expanded image is displayed with highlighted objects in the display device. | 02-12-2015 |
20150109444 | VISION-BASED OBJECT SENSING AND HIGHLIGHTING IN VEHICLE IMAGE DISPLAY SYSTEMS - A method of displaying a captured image on a display device of a driven vehicle. A scene exterior of the driven vehicle is captured by an at least one vision-based imaging and at least one sensing device. A time-to-collision is determined for each object detected. A comprehensive time-to-collision is determined for each object as a function of each of the determined time-to-collisions for each object. An image of the captured scene is generated by a processor. The image is dynamically expanded to include sensed objects in the image. Sensed objects are highlighted in the dynamically expanded image. The highlighted objects identifies objects proximate to the driven vehicle that are potential collisions to the driven vehicle. The dynamically expanded image with highlighted objects and associated collective time-to-collisions are displayed for each highlighted object in the display device that is determined as a potential collision. | 04-23-2015 |
20150239500 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATED DRIVING - Methods and systems for controlling a driving feature for an automated driving system are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes: receiving a first sensor signal from a first sensor; receiving a second sensor signal from a second sensor; selectively determining a driver intent based on at least one of the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal; and controlling the driving feature based on the driver intent. | 08-27-2015 |
Clifton G. Green, Stevensville, MI US
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20150082837 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH INTEGRATED DYNAMIC BALANCER - A laundry treating appliance includes a rotatable drum for receiving a laundry load. The rotatable drum includes a cylindrical body with an cylindrical wall, and a cover at one or both ends. The cover has an annular groove formed by a first, second, and third walls. A fourth wall extends from the second wall. A first land is secured to the third wall and a second land is secured to the fourth wall. An adjoining piece has an adjoining wall that is attached to and extends between the first and second lands. A hollow space is bounded by the adjoining wall and the second and third walls. A movable mass is disposed in the space. | 03-26-2015 |
Daniel T. Green, Monroe, MI US
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20130020779 | SEAT STRUCTURE WITH SIT-TO-STAND FEATURE - A stand chair is operated by a pair of screw shaft-type linear actuators which extend upwardly and forwardly from a pair of spaced-apart frame members. One embodiment has a solid seat and another has a split sweat with a drop-away front portion. One or more motors are provided to operate the screw shafts in such a way as to raise the rear seat portion without changing its angular orientation in space. Connector links interconnect the frame with the front seat portion so as to cause it to drop downwardly out from under the thighs of an occupant, while the back seat portion raises upward, thereby assisting the occupant to stand up and exit the chair. Various additional features such as armrests, wheels and a reclining backrest may also be provided. | 01-24-2013 |
Daniel T. Green, Erie, MI US
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20150060419 | Machining Metal Removal Control - A process is disclosed for controlling the length of chips or shavings on materials that is inherent to produce long undesired chips when machined. Based on the work piece configuration and surface area to machine a determined outlay and process application for a continuous scribe or arrangements of different scribe pattern or patterns for the part and or surface is selected to provide optimal chip control during the machining operation. Engineered Interruptions are applied to the work object prior to the machining operation to maximize optimal chip control. Controlling the depth of scribe of the laser is accomplished and managed through the interface of hardware, software and electronics. | 03-05-2015 |
D. Patrick Green, Midland, MI US
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20130078569 | CALIXARENE AND PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION COMPRISING SAME - A molecular glass compound comprises a vinyl ether adduct of an aromatic vinyl ether of formula C(R | 03-28-2013 |
20130157195 | CALIXARENE COMPOUND AND PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION COMPRISING SAME - A molecular glass compound includes (A) a tetrameric reaction product of a specific aromatic compound having at least one hydroxy group, and a specific polycyclic or fused polycyclic aromatic aldehyde; and (B) an acid-removable protecting group as an adduct with the hydroxy group of the aromatic compound and/or a hydroxy group of the polycyclic or fused polycyclic aromatic aldehyde. A photoresist composition including the molecular glass compound, and a coated substrate including a layer of the photoresist composition are also disclosed. | 06-20-2013 |
Glenn E. Green, Dexter, MI US
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20130158651 | Porous Bidirectional Bellowed Tracheal Reconstruction Device - Implantable splinting devices for supporting a passageway defect in a patient that is formed from one or more support structures comprising a polymer or a polymer and acellularized tissue matrix that define a structural component that substantially conforms to a defective passageway of the patient. The structural component also has a plurality of pores. The implantable splinting device is capable of being placed around a trachea, a bronchi, an esophagus and a blood vessel of a patient. The implantable splinting device may also be configured for placement between the trachea and the esophagus of a patient. | 06-20-2013 |
20130302444 | Method for Treating Hearing Loss - A method of treating hearing loss includes the step administering a composition to the mammal, wherein the composition consists essentially of a biologically effective amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, a vasodilator comprising magnesium, and, optionally, a withanolide, and/or resveratrol. | 11-14-2013 |
20150374659 | Composition and Method for Treating Tinnitus - A method of treating tinnitus includes the step administering a composition to the mammal, wherein the composition consists essentially of a biologically effective amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, a vasodilator comprising magnesium, and, optionally, a withanolide, and/or resveratrol. | 12-31-2015 |
20160051385 | Porous Bidirectional Bellowed Tracheal Reconstruction Device - Implantable splinting devices for supporting a passageway defect in a patient that is formed from one or more support structures including a polymer or a polymer and acellularized tissue matrix that define a structural component that substantially conforms to a defective passageway of the patient. The structural component also has a plurality of pores. The implantable splinting device is capable of being placed around a trachea, a bronchi, an esophagus and a blood vessel of a patient. The implantable splinting device may also be configured for placement between the trachea, and the esophagus of a patient. | 02-25-2016 |
Kevin Green, Blissfield, MI US
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20150136276 | STUMP CUTTING APPARATUS - A cutting wheel for use with a stump cutting apparatus; wherein the cutting wheel includes first and second sections. The first and second sections including a support member, with a tool holder attached to the support member. Each of the first and second sections having a notch therein, the respective notches cooperating to form a joint between the first and second sections. | 05-21-2015 |
Kevin J. Green, Blissfield, MI US
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20110079323 | Wood Splitting Apparatus - A wood splitting apparatus having a splitting wedge mounted to a frame. The wedge configured to have multiple cutting edges that engage the workpiece. The apparatus further including a lift mechanism for transferring a workpiece to a workpiece carriage area adjacent the splitting wedge. The lift mechanism is pivotally connected to the frame whereby actuation of a power cylinder moves the lift mechanism from an initial position where a workpiece is loaded onto the lift mechanism and a second position wherein the workpiece is deposited from the lift mechanism into the workpiece carriage area. | 04-07-2011 |
20120205008 | CUTTING TOOL FOR USE WITH A STUMP CUTTING APPARATUS - A cutting tool for use with a stump cutting apparatus of the type utilizing a cutting wheel or drum rotating about a rotational axis wherein the cutting tool is removably attached to the cutting wheel or drum. The cutting tool includes a tool holder removably secured to the cutting wheel typically through a plurality of fasteners extending through a plurality of apertures located in the base portion of the tool holder. The tool holder includes a tool portion having a boss and a neck extending from the base portion of the tool holder to the boss. The boss being a generally annular member having an aperture extending between first and second ends wherein a cutting tool is secured within the aperture. The cutting tool generally includes a head portion, a shank and a cutting tip. | 08-16-2012 |
20140027017 | Stump Cutting Apparatus - A stump cutting apparatus including a cutting wheel with a plurality of tool holders secured to the cutting wheel. A plurality of apertures located in each of the tool holders. Each of said apertures having a cutting tool or tooth mounted therein whereby each tool holder supports more than one cutting tool or tooth. | 01-30-2014 |
20140338790 | Stump Cutting Apparatus - A stump cutting apparatus including a cutting wheel with a plurality of tool holders secured to the cutting wheel. A plurality of apertures located in each of the tool holders. Each of said apertures having a cutting tool or tooth mounted therein whereby each tool holder supports more than one cutting tool or tooth. | 11-20-2014 |
20140338791 | CUTTING ASSEMBLY FOR A STUMP CUTTING APPARATUS - A cutting assembly for use with a stump cutting apparatus. Cutting assembly including a plurality of tool holders and cutting tools supported in said tool holders. The tool holders placed in a side-by-side relationship on at least one side of the cutting wheel. Further, in an alternative example a single tool holder supports multiple cutting tools. | 11-20-2014 |
20160044876 | EXTRACTABLE FASTENER - The present invention is an extractable fastener and a method of use thereof used with a pocket or mounting block of a tool holder used to secure a cutting tooth to a cutting wheel of a stump cutting apparatus. The extractable fastener has a head portion, a shank portion having a threaded portion and an end face. The end face includes an engagement portion that receives a suitable tool whereby force applied to the tool rotates the broken portion of the fastener to remove it from the threaded bore on the pocket or mounting block. | 02-18-2016 |
Kristopher R. Green, Allendale, MI US
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20120243093 | LENS CLEANING APPARATUS - A vibratory assembly having a housing. A transducer is operably coupled with the housing and has a substantially cylindrical shape. An isolator is at least partially disposed between the housing and the transducer. A lens cover is operably coupled with the transducer. A power source includes contacts operably coupled with the transducer. The power source supplies power to the transducer at various frequencies swept around a resonance harmonic to account for mass changes resulting from debris accumulation on the lens cover. | 09-27-2012 |
20130028588 | IMAGING DEVICE PROTECTOR AND CLEANER - An imaging device enclosure for a vehicle including a housing having an image device aperture. A motor is disposed in the housing and is operably connected with a mobile wedge. The mobile wedge is operable between an extended position and a retracted position. An imaging device is slidably connected with the mobile wedge and is movable between the retracted position corresponding to the extended position of the mobile wedge and the extended position corresponding to the retracted position. A flexible boot is disposed over the image device aperture. The flexible boot defines a flexible opening. The imaging device protrudes through the flexible opening when the imaging device is in the extended position. | 01-31-2013 |
20140033454 | AMPLIFIED PIEZOELECTRIC CAMERA LENS CLEANER - A lens cleaning device includes a piezoelectric member including a first side, a second side, and a central aperture. The piezoelectric member is operably coupled to a power source. A resilient member includes an inner edge and an outer edge. One of the inner edge and the outer edge of the resilient member is operably coupled to the first side of the piezoelectric member. A lens is operably coupled to the other of the inner edge and the outer edge of the resilient member. | 02-06-2014 |
20140253731 | IMAGING DEVICE PROTECTOR AND CLEANER - An imaging device enclosure for a vehicle including a housing having an image device aperture. A motor is disposed in the housing and is operably connected with a mobile wedge. The mobile wedge is operable between an extended position and a retracted position. An imaging device is slidably connected with the mobile wedge and is movable between the retracted position corresponding to the extended position of the mobile wedge and the extended position corresponding to the retracted position. A flexible boot is disposed over the image device aperture. The flexible boot defines a flexible opening. The imaging device protrudes through the flexible opening when the imaging device is in the extended position. | 09-11-2014 |
20140299748 | LIGHT SENSING DEVICE - A light sensing device for a vehicle. A housing defines a light sensor cavity and a lens cover. A light sensor is positioned in the light sensor cavity and is surrounded by a gasket assembly. A manifold is configured to receive and store a fluid. A first fluid dispensing assembly extends from the manifold through the gasket assembly. The first fluid dispensing assembly is juxtapositioned above the lens cover and is configured to trickle the fluid downwardly over the manifold at a predetermined flow rate. A second fluid dispensing assembly extends from the manifold through the gasket assembly. The second fluid dispensing assembly is juxtapositioned laterally adjacent to the lens cover and is configured to expel fluid that blows across the lens cover as the vehicle moves. | 10-09-2014 |
20160075284 | ELECTRO-OPTIC DEVICE WITH ULTRASONIC SOLDER BUS - An electro-optic assembly is provided that includes a first substantially transparent substrate comprising: a first surface, a second surface, and a first peripheral edge, the second surface comprises a first electrically conductive layer and a first isolation area. The assembly further includes a second substrate comprising: a third surface, a fourth surface, and a second peripheral edge, the third surface comprises a second electrically conductive layer. The assembly also includes a primary seal between the second and third surfaces, wherein the seal and the second and third surfaces define a substantially hermetic cavity; an electro-optic medium at least partially disposed in the cavity; and an electrically conductive solder that is disposed on at least portions of at least one of the first and second peripheral edges in electrical contact with one of the first and second electrically conductive layers. | 03-17-2016 |
Kristopher R. Green, Zeeland, MI US
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20160077398 | METAL-BASED PLUGS FOR ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICES - An electrochromic device includes a first substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith, a second substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith, a chamber positioned in a center of the electrochromic device, an electrochromic medium contained within the chamber, at least one fill port extending between at least one of the first substrate and the second substrate and the chamber, at least one plug associated with the at least one fill port, and a metal sealing member disposed on a surface of the at least one of the first substrate and the second substrate. The metal sealing member configured to hermetically seal the at least one fill port. | 03-17-2016 |
Lisa Green, Auburn Hills, MI US
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20140055857 | MIRROR FOR USE IN HUMID ENVIRONMENTS, AND/OR METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to sputtered aluminum second surface mirrors with tapes optionally provided thereto, and/or methods of making the same. The tape replaces the paint backing that conventionally is used in the mirror industry to help protect the reflecting member of the mirror from the ingress of moisture. The final layer of the thin film layer stack is selected so as to help make its interface with the tape less sensitive to moisture. Because the safety tape can remain adhered to the layer stack even in high humidity environments, such minors may be used in a potentially broader array of applications and/or environments such as, for example, bathrooms, interior and/or exterior applications in areas where there are humid climates, etc. In one of the example embodiments, the tape is a safety tape. | 02-27-2014 |
Michael J. Green, Waterford, MI US
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20130241234 | PANEL ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE AND A METHOD OF SUPPORTING THE PANEL ASSEMBLY - A panel assembly for a vehicle and a method of supporting the panel assembly is disclosed. The panel assembly includes a first wall and a bracket adjacent to the first wall. The bracket has a first platform facing the first wall. The panel assembly further includes a first support member attached to the first platform and defining an initial state and a final state. The first support member and the first wall define a first gap therebetween when in the initial state. The first support member is expandable to contact the first wall to remove the first gap when in the final state for supporting the first wall to prevent deformation of the first wall. | 09-19-2013 |
20140062131 | SELECTIVELY DETACHABLE FENDER BRACE SYSTEM - A selectively detachable fender brace system includes a structural fender assembly comprising an outer fender panel comprising an outer upper attachment flange having a brace bore disposed therein and an inner fender panel comprising an inner upper attachment flange having a first blind slot extending inwardly toward an engine compartment and rearwardly to a first slot opening, the inner fender panel attached to the outer fender panel with the inner upper attachment flange disposed below the outer upper attachment flange and brace bore proximate the first blind slot; a brace comprising a fender end having a fender bore extending therethrough and an opposed wall end that is detachably attached to a cross-vehicle wall of the engine compartment; and a threaded fastener that is disposed through the brace bore, first blind slot and fender bore configured to apply a predetermined clamping force and forming a selectively detachable fender attachment joint. | 03-06-2014 |
20140062136 | LASER WELDED STRUCTURAL FENDER INNER BLANK FOR MASS OPTIMIZATION - An inner fender panel for a structural fender of an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The panel includes an outer surface configured for attachment to the inner surface of an outer panel of the fender and an inner surface; the inner panel comprising a plurality of abutting inner fender panel sections that are joined to one another, each inner fender panel section having a thickness, at least two abutting inner fender panel sections having thicknesses that are different. A structural fender for an automotive vehicle is also disclosed. The fender includes a formed outer panel having a viewable outer surface and an inner surface. The fender also includes a formed inner fender panel as described comprising a plurality of abutting inner fender panel sections that are joined to one another, each inner fender panel section having a thickness, at least two abutting inner fender panel sections having thicknesses that are different. | 03-06-2014 |
20150298257 | LASER WELDED STRUCTURAL FENDER INNER BLANK FOR MASS OPTIMIZATION - An inner fender panel for a structural fender of an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The panel includes an outer surface configured for attachment to the inner surface of an outer panel of the fender and an inner surface; the inner panel comprising a plurality of abutting inner fender panel sections that are joined to one another, each inner fender panel section having a thickness, at least two abutting inner fender panel sections having thicknesses that are different. A structural fender for an automotive vehicle is also disclosed. The fender includes a formed outer panel having a viewable outer surface and an inner surface. The fender also includes a formed inner fender panel as described comprising a plurality of abutting inner fender panel sections that are joined to one another, each inner fender panel section having a thickness, at least two abutting inner fender panel sections having thicknesses that are different. | 10-22-2015 |
Peter F. Green, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20120256135 | ELECTRORHEOLOGICAL FLUIDS AND METHODS - Electrorheological fluids and methods include changes in liquid-like materials that can flow like milk and subsequently form solid-like structures under applied electric fields; e.g., about 1 kV/mm. Such fluids can be used in various ways as smart suspensions, including uses in automotive, defense, and civil engineering applications. Electrorheological fluids and methods include one or more polar molecule substituted polyhedral silsesquioxanes (e.g., sulfonated polyhedral silsesquioxanes) and one or more oils (e.g., silicone oil), where the fluid can be subjected to an electric field. | 10-11-2012 |
Richard Green, Huntington Woods, MI US
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20140231597 | CABLE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A cable mounting assembly that may include a ball fitting having a hole that receives a cable assembly. The ball fitting may be disposed in an abutment and may be received in a bracket that may be disposed on the abutment. | 08-21-2014 |
Richard S. Green, Lapeer, MI US
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20120155977 | Multi-Effective Material Removal Tool - Material removal tool ( | 06-21-2012 |
Ronald D. Green, New Hudson, MI US
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20080216910 | QUICK CONNECT PRESSURE TEST CAP MOUNTED ON A STUBOUT TUBE - A pressure cap assembly snaps onto a stubout tube in a plumbing supply system through a quick connect coupling. The pressure cap assembly may include two parts, with the first part snap fitting to the stubout tube and a second part snap fitting to the first part. | 09-11-2008 |
20080289231 | OVERMOLDED END FORM FOR FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR - An overmolded end form for flexible tubing includes windows that are formed to reduce the thickness of the end form, and increase its flexibility. The windows are spaced from each other to provide an area for display of information, such as a logo or part number. | 11-27-2008 |
20090058082 | TWO-PART QUICK CONNECT RETENTION ATTACHMENT FOR FLEXIBLE TUBING IN A WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A flexible tube for use in a water supply system is formed of a material, such as cross-link polyethylene, which bonds best with a relatively flexible plastic. Thus, an end form that is molded or otherwise attached to the flexible tube is typically formed of a relatively flexible plastic; often also cross-link polyethylene. The flexible tubing and its end form is then connected to a housing formed of a second plastic, which is more rigid than the plastic of the end form. A water supply connection is then connected to the second housing through a quick connect fluid connection. | 03-05-2009 |
20090058084 | ADAPTOR FOR QUICK CONNECT COUPLING IN WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM - An adaptor is threaded to a threaded nipple on a water shutoff valve in a water supply system. The adaptor has a surface for being captured by a quick connect fluid coupling. The quick connect fluid coupling is in turn connected to a flexible tubing. In this manner, the adaptor can connect the flexible tubing to the threaded surface on the nipple of the shutoff valve, such that the existing shutoff valve design can be utilized with flexible tubing having quick connect fluid couplings. | 03-05-2009 |
20090145503 | QUICK CONNECT FEATURE FOR A FLUID CONNECTION - A stub-out assembly includes a stub-out conduit that defines a major diameter and a minor diameter. The minor diameter defines an attachment groove for receipt of a mount housing and a valve housing. An internal structure such as a multitude of splines, are engageable with an anti-rotation disc within the valve assembly to rotationally fix the valve housing on the stub-out conduit. Another external anti-rotation structure may be achieved through the use of various geometric shapes that interlock or interface with mating geometry located within the quick connect fitting. | 06-11-2009 |
20150219231 | EXCESS FLOW VALVE WITH FLEXIBLE SEALING MEMBER - An assembly for limiting excess flow includes a seat that provides a sealing surface and a diaphragm that is coupled to the seat. The diaphragm includes a seal portion and at least one leg extending between the seal portion and the seat. The seal portion is spaced apart from the sealing surface during normal flow conditions and is in engagement with the sealing surface when a predetermined flow condition is exceeded. | 08-06-2015 |
Scott Green, South Lyon, MI US
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20150122044 | MAGNETOELASTIC STRAIN SENSOR - A strain sensor having an active area that includes a magnetoelastic resonator and spring configured so that the spring undergoes a greater amount of strain than the resonator when the sensor is under load. The sensor is anchored at opposite ends of the active area to a substrate for which strain is to be measured. An interrogating coil is used for wireless sensor readout. A biasing magnet may be included to provide a desired sensor response for the particular application of the sensor. The strain sensor may be implemented as a differential strain sensor that includes a second, strain-independent reference resonator. | 05-07-2015 |
Scott Green, Davison, MI US
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20090295383 | Wireless Biliary Stent System with Wishbone-Array Resonant Magnetoelastic Sensor and Conformal Magnetic Layer - A stent and a magnetoelastic resonant sensor are provided for sensor a physical characteristic in a bodily vessel or cavity. External coils interact with the sensor to induce a resonance that is responsive to the physical characteristic, such that the device may wirelessly measure physical characteristics such as mass loading effects and viscosity changes due to progression of pathology in implanted stents and stent grafts. The sensor may be fashioned from a magnetoelastic material and may be integrated near the inner sidewall of the stent. The sensor may take on a complex patterned shape to enhance the sensitivity and flexibility of the sensor structure. When the sensor is interrogated with a time-varying magnetic field, the sensor will mechanically vibrate and generate a magnetic flux which is maximum at a resonant characteristic determined by the mass load on the sensor and the viscosity of the fluid surrounding the sensor. By correlating the measured resonant characteristic to the mass load and viscosity, the pathological state in and around the stent can be determined. | 12-03-2009 |
20100069790 | MEDICAL APPARATUS WITH CANNULA AND RELEASABLE HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR ACCESSING REMOTE ANATOMICAL SITES - A medical apparatus ( | 03-18-2010 |
Steve Terence Green, Northville, MI US
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20140021764 | ARMREST LOCK FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A lock assembly for selectively and releasably holding a pivoting armrest of a vehicle in place relative to an adjacent seat back is disclosed. The lock assembly includes a first locking element fixedly attached to the seat back and a second locking element movably attached to the armrest. Both locking elements have engagement surfaces whereby the second locking element is releasably engageable with the first locking element. The first locking element includes a cover that, together with a base, defines a pocket. The second locking element includes a spring loaded attachment assembly. The assembly provides operator-movable attachment to the armrest. The second locking element further includes an engagement portion on which said engagement surface is formed and an anchoring portion. An operator-manipulable release tab extends from the engagement portion and through the tab-passing slot of the first locking element when the first and second locking elements are engaged. | 01-23-2014 |
Tarik B. Green, Detroit, MI US
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20120123958 | Employer-candidate time and information manager - A method of online human resource management for hiring employers of prospective job applicants. First, job seekers may apply to an employment posting listed on a region-specific employment listing website by submitting a resume. Applicants are notified through an online messaging system when certain actions are taken by the employer or applicant. Second, employer may request an interview by initiating a direct connection with online applicant. The interview request is received through a messaging system and can be responded to by applicant through an online function. Thirdly, employer may request and retrieve additional documents such as cover letter and writing sample. The purpose of this system is to foster effective management of job applicants and to decrease the response time between online job application and feedback to job applicants. | 05-17-2012 |
Thomas Green, Farmington, MI US
Tim Green, Holly, MI US
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20140103810 | LED ENGINE AND CONTROL SYSTEM - A lighting system having a controller, a plurality of lights, and a bidirectional bus interconnecting the controller with the lights. The controller controls of the status of the various lights including the on/off state and intensity of the light by transmitting not only commands along the bidirectional bus, but also the address of the individual lights along the bus to the lights. This address is decoded by a circuit associated with each light to permit the lights to be individually controlled if desired. | 04-17-2014 |
Timothy J. Green, Holly, MI US
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20100077596 | Manifold Assembly Having a Centralized Pressure Sensing Package - A hydraulic manifold assembly includes a manifold containing a plurality of hydraulic channels that direct fluid to a centralized location and a package disposed at the centralized location to measure fluid pressure at pressure ports corresponding to the hydraulic channels. The manifold assembly directs fluid to the single package rather than scattering fluid outputs to multiple sensor locations, simplifying the overall assembly configuration. | 04-01-2010 |