Jenkins, MI
Anthony Jenkins, Clawson, MI US
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20080217939 | Gripper with adjustable bumper stops - A gripper assembly includes at least one gripper jaw and an actuator operative for moving the at least one gripper jaw. A support is fixed relative to the actuator for supporting the at least one gripper jaw. A stop member is removably affixable between the at least one gripper jaw and the support for limiting movement of the at least one gripper jaw. | 09-11-2008 |
20110018292 | GRIPPER WITH CENTRAL SUPPORT - A gripper assembly including at least one gripper jaw and an actuator head linked with the at least one gripper jaw. An actuator selectively operates to move the actuator head between a plurality of positions. A support is fixed relative to the actuator and includes a guide slot that guides the actuator head. One of the actuator head or the guide slot includes a channel and the other of the actuator head or the guide slot includes a guide member extending there from at least partially into the channel. | 01-27-2011 |
20110062734 | GRIPPER WITH ADJUSTABLE BUMPER STOPS - A gripper assembly including at least one gripper jaw and an actuator operative for moving the at least one gripper jaw. A support is fixed relative to the actuator for supporting the at least one gripper jaw, wherein the support has at least one mount location formed in the support. A stop member is removably affixable to the support at the at least one mount location for limiting movement of the at least one gripper jaw wherein the size of the stop member corresponds to a discrete maximum degree of opening of the at least one gripper jaw. | 03-17-2011 |
Anthony E. Jenkins, Stevensville, MI US
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20080287121 | Method and Apparatus for Remote Service of an Appliance - An appliance network has a service key accessory to facilitate remote diagnosis and service of an appliance. | 11-20-2008 |
20100287059 | COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM FOR PRODUCT MANAGEMENT - A comprehensive product management system for a product is provided. The system ( | 11-11-2010 |
20110148650 | Mechanical Proximity Sensor Enabled Electromagnetic Service Connector System - An electromagnetic service connector system includes first and second electromagnetic service connector components for communicating an electromagnetic service between an electromagnetic service provider and an electromagnetic service consumer. The electromagnetic service may be any form of electrical power or data. An electromagnetic service switch is provided for selectively transferring the electromagnetic service from the electromagnetic service provider to the electromagnetic service consumer in response to a proximity sensor engaging a proximity target. | 06-23-2011 |
Anthony E. Jenkins, Covert, MI US
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20090327930 | APPLIANCE DEVELOPMENT TOOLKIT WITH EDITOR FOR BINDING DATA - An appliance development toolkit is provided to enable creation of content to affect operation of a component in an appliance or to affect user interaction with an appliance. The toolkit has access to instances of appliance user domain data and control system domain data, an editor configured to associate at least one instance of appliance user domain data to at least one instance of control system domain data or at least one instance of other appliance user domain data, an interactive user interface on which the instances of appliance user domain data and control system domain data are displayed for use by a developer, and a model converter to generate the content using the instances from the editor. The content is usable to affect the operation or to affect the user interaction as determined by the associations. | 12-31-2009 |
20100005405 | APPLIANCE DEVELOPMENT TOOLKIT WITH UNIVERSAL EDITOR - An appliance development toolkit is provided to enable creation of content to affect operation of a component in an appliance or to affect user interaction with an appliance, and includes appliance user domain data or source identification domain data, an editor to create instances of data elements related to functionality of an appliance or the editor derived in part from the domain data, an interactive user interface on which the editor is displayed for use by a developer, and a converter to generate content using the data elements created by the instance. The editor is configured at least in part by the domain data irrespective of the appliance so that the appliance development toolkit can be used for different appliances without recoding. | 01-07-2010 |
20100180019 | HOME NETWORK COMMISSIONING - Devices, systems and methods for commissioning a home network and inhibiting unaffiliated wireless communication devices that are physically proximate to each other from forming a wireless network. A wireless communication device may include a transceiver capable of communicating with at least a second device, a non-volatile memory capable of storing a network name, a controller, and a user input acceptance element capable of placing the controller in a network set-up mode. The controller may have a plurality of modes including the network set-up mode, as well as a status indicator for providing an indication of whether the device is operating with one of a parent status and a child status. A method for joining a wireless network may include entering a network set up mode, and scanning for a second device operating with a parent status. If the second device is operating with the parent status, the network name of the second device may be adopted as the network name. However, if there is no second device operating with the parent status, the network name may be established as either a new name or an existing name. | 07-15-2010 |
20110085287 | MODULAR SYSTEM WITH APPLIANCE AND COVER HAVING ANTENNA - A modular system comprises an appliance having a visible surface, a first service interface positioned on the visible surface, a cover detachably coupled to the visible surface and disposed to overlie the first service interface, a controller configured to selectively provide operational instructions to the appliance and/or the cover, and an antenna provided within the cover and operably connected to the controller. | 04-14-2011 |
Anthony Earl Jenkins, Covert, MI US
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20100147823 | OVEN CONTROL SYSTEM WITH GRAPHICAL DISPLAY - A cooking appliance includes an oven cavity adapted to be used in cooking foods and a control system includes a display device for presenting available programming options to a user through pictorial images, such as in prompting a user to input information relating to a food product to be cooked. The display device also presents graphical instructions relating to cooking the food product. A controller is provided for establishing a cooking operation within the oven cavity based on the selected programming options. | 06-17-2010 |
Donald E. Jenkins, Lake Orion, MI US
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20110029132 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SETTING THE TOOL CENTER POINT OF A ROBOTIC TOOL - A system for calibrating a robotic tool includes a housing including an aperture for receiving the robotic tool, an image generating device disposed in the housing and positioned to generate an image of the robotic tool received through the aperture of the housing, wherein the image generating device generates an image signal representing the image of the robotic tool, a light source disposed in the housing to backlight the robotic tool received through the aperture of the housing, and a processor responsive to the image signal for calculating and monitoring a configuration of the robotic tool. | 02-03-2011 |
Jackie Jenkins, Dexter, MI US
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20150237202 | TECHNIQUES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONTACT MANAGEMENT ON AN END USER DEVICE - Various embodiments are directed to techniques managing telephone numbers and other telecommunication identifiers when placing and receiving calls or messages from a single device. In some embodiments, one of a plurality of outbound telephone numbers or other identifiers associated with the device or an application executing on the device may be selected when making an outbound telephone call or sending a message. In another embodiment, an outbound telephone number or other identifier is automatically selected when making an outbound telephone call or sending a message based on an association of that outbound telephone number with the intended recipient of the call or message. | 08-20-2015 |
20150249740 | TECHNIQUES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONTACT MANAGEMENT ON AN END USER DEVICE - Various embodiments are directed to techniques managing telephone numbers and other telecommunication identifiers when placing and receiving calls or messages from a single device. In some embodiments, one of a plurality of outbound telephone numbers or other identifiers associated with the device or an application executing on the device may be selected when making an outbound telephone call or sending a message. In another embodiment, an outbound telephone number or other identifier is automatically selected when making an outbound telephone call or sending a message based on an association of that outbound telephone number with the intended recipient of the call or message. | 09-03-2015 |
Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Shelby Township, MI US
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20150149218 | Detection System for Analyzing Crash Events and Methods of the Same - Method for analyzing a crash event. The method may comprise receiving an acceleration of a vehicle over a predetermined length of time, the vehicle involved in the crash event, determining a change in velocity of the vehicle based on the acceleration, determining vehicle information relating to the vehicle involved in the crash event, and estimating a damage cost for the vehicle involved in the crash event, and/or estimating injuries to occupant(s) of the vehicle involved in the crash event. Estimating damage cost(s) may include determining crash force information for the vehicle, determining physical-damage characteristics of the vehicle subsequent to the crash event, and calculating the estimated damage cost to the vehicle. Estimating injuries to the occupant(s) may include determining occupant information relating to the occupant of the vehicle, calculating estimated forces exerted on the occupant, and calculating an injury probability for various body portions for the occupant. | 05-28-2015 |
Keith William Jenkins, Plymouth, MI US
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20150291105 | STAND ALONE PUSH IN COAT HOOK - An accessory attachment assembly for a vehicle interior includes a mounting bracket having a mounting aperture and first and second retention tabs pivotally coupled to the mounting bracket at the mounting aperture. A hook member includes a hook portion and an open frame portion. The open frame portion is releasably received in the mounting aperture of the mounting bracket in assembly. The first and second retention tabs are operably coupled to the open frame portion of the hook member as the open frame portion is received in the mounting aperture. A release aperture is disposed on one of either the first and second retention tabs and is configured to receive a tool for releasing the first and second retention tabs from the open frame portion of the hook member to release the hook member from the mounting bracket. | 10-15-2015 |
20150314808 | INTEGRATED LATERAL LOAD-TRANSMITTAL SYSTEM - According to one aspect of the present invention, a load-transmittal system for a vehicle includes a cross member of a vehicle frame extending substantially perpendicular to a vehicle door. A pusher is disposed within a cavity defined between inner and outer sheet metal panels of the vehicle door, wherein the pusher is disposed distal from the cross member to define an idle state. A container receptacle is disposed between the pusher and the cross member, wherein the container receptacle defines a transmittal zone of the vehicle door. When the vehicle door experiences a side-impact load, the side-impact load moves the pusher through the transmittal zone and into at least partial engagement with the cross member to define a collapsed position of the pusher. In this manner, the side-impact load is transferred through the pusher to the cross member. | 11-05-2015 |
Neil Graham Jenkins, Orchard Lake, MI US
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20130203304 | ARTICULATED HALFSHAFT FOR AN AMPHIBIAN - An articulated shaft for an amphibian drive line that includes at least three shaft portions, and at least three points of articulation, wherein the articulated shaft is movable between a protracted position for use of the amphibian on land and a retracted position for use of the amphibian on water. | 08-08-2013 |
Ronald K. Jenkins, Midland, MI US
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20150321407 | Microcapillary Film and Method of Making Same - A method for producing a multi-layer, microcapillary film is provided. The method involves passing a thermoplastic material into an extruder and through a die assembly operatively connectable to an outlet of the extruder. The die assembly includes a pair of die plates, a manifold positionable between the pair of die plates and defining a plurality of film channels therebetween, and a plurality of nozzles positionable between the plurality of film channels. The film channels converge into an elongate outlet. The nozzles operatively connectable to a source of channel fluid. The method further involves forming the film by extruding the thermoplastic material through the plurality of film channels and the elongate outlet, and forming microcapillaries by emitting the channel fluid into the thermoplastic materials exiting the die. The film may have different layers of thermoplastic material. | 11-12-2015 |
20150321409 | System, Method and Apparatus for Producing a Multi-Layer, Microcapillary Film - The instant disclosure provides a die assembly for producing microcapillary film. The die assembly is operatively connectable to an extruder having a thermoplastic material passing therethrough. The die assembly includes a pair of die plates, a manifold, and a plurality of nozzles. The manifold is positionable between the pair of die plates and defining a plurality of film channels therebetween. The plurality of film channels converge into an elongate outlet. The thermoplastic material is extrudable through the plurality of film channels and the elongate outlet to form a multi-layer film. The plurality of nozzles are positionable between the plurality of film channels. The plurality of nozzles are operatively connectable to a source of channel fluid for emitting the channel fluid into the thermoplastic materials exiting the die whereby microcapillaries are formed. | 11-12-2015 |
Ronald L. Jenkins, Holly, MI US
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20080265629 | HEADLINER HAVING A MODULE - A headliner having a substrate, a foam channel, and a module. The foam channel has a standoff portion that extends away from the substrate and an adjacent portion of the foam channel. The module is disposed proximate the substrate and has an input device. The standoff portion inhibits movement of the module when the input device is actuated. | 10-30-2008 |
Stephen Jenkins, Bay City, MI US
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20080276983 | Encapsulation of Photovoltaic Cells - This invention relates to a photovoltaic cell module and a process of applying a silicone based hot melt encapsulant material ( | 11-13-2008 |
20120186631 | ENCAPSULATION OF SOLAR CELLS - The present invention comprises a solar cell module and a method of encapsulating the module. The solar cell module comprises a rigid or flexible superstrate and/or substrate having one or more solar cells, and an encapsulant which is a cured liquid silicone encapsulant. The encapsulant composition preferably comprises a liquid diorganopolysiloxane having at least two Si-alkenyl groups per molecule, a silicone resin containing at least two alkenyl groups; a cross-linking agent in the form of a polyorganosiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, in an amount such that the ratio of the number of moles of silicon-bonded hydrogen to the total number of moles of silicon-bonded alkenyl groups is from 0.1:1 to 5:1; and a hydrosilylation catalyst. The continuous solar cell module encapsulation process comprises uniformly applying a predetermined volume of a liquid silicone encapsulant onto a solar cell module and curing said encapsulant. | 07-26-2012 |
Stephen M. Jenkins, Bay City, MI US
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20100132766 | STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENT OF SOLAR MODULES TO FRAMES BY GLAZING - A solar module and method of making same is provided. The assembly includes a solar module. A frame having a support surface for supporting the solar module is provided. A structural sealant is disposed between the solar module and the frame for structurally securing the solar module to the frame. The structural sealant comprises a silicone-containing structural adhesive, a structural adhesive tape, or a hot melt sealant. The frame comprises a metal, plastic, composite material or combinations thereof. The frame is preassembled to form a integral frame before the solar module is attached. The frame may include an opening for accommodating electrical components. | 06-03-2010 |
Stephen W. Jenkins, Union, MI US
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20150097353 | MOTORIZED RETRACTABLE STEP APPARATUS - A motorized retractable step apparatus includes one or more steps that move between a retracted position and a deployed position. The step apparatus includes a drive member that spans the length of the step apparatus and rotates to retract or deploy the steps. The step apparatus uses a direct drive configuration to transfer power from an electric motor to the drive member. The step apparatus can also includes a brake coupled to the electric motor and/or extruded aluminum steps. These features simplify construction of the step apparatus and make it more reliable than conventional motorized steps. | 04-09-2015 |
Steven R. Jenkins, Clare, MI US
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20090123678 | Plasticzer in Alkyl Acrylate Vinylidene Chloride Polymer - Articles comprise a monolayer blown film prepared from a composition comprising at least one vinylidene chloride polymer and at least one plasticizer wherein at least one vinylidene chloride polymer comprises vinylidene chloride and at least one alkyl acrylate, selected from methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, or butyl acrylate or a combination thereof in an amount of from 2.5 to 9 mole percent of the monomer content of the vinylidene chloride polymer and wherein the plasticizer is present in an amount of from 1 to 15 parts by weight per hundred parts of polymer, wherein the article is selected from a package, a container, a laminate, sausage casing or combination thereof, particularly a sausage casing, wherein at least 4 of designated characteristics are present. The invention also includes processes for making articles of the invention and films used therein. | 05-14-2009 |
20100143676 | TRANSPARENT COMPOSITIONS AND LAMINATES - The invention includes an interlayer film and composition comprising a polymer composition obtainable from (a) at least one low crystallinity propylene polymer, and at least one (b) internal adhesion enhancer, (c) at least one clarity enhancer or (d), more preferably, both (b) and (c). The invention also includes a process of preparing a film comprising (a) supplying at least one first component, a low crystallinity propylene polymer, (b) supplying at least one second component, selected from at least one an internal adhesion enhancer, at least one clarity enhancer or a combination thereof; and, (d) admixing the first and second components and optional additives. Additionally, the invention includes a process of making a laminate comprising steps of (a) positioning at least one layer of the interlayer film directly adjacent to at least one layer of substrate (b) applying sufficient heat or other energy to result in softening of the interlayer directly adjacent the substrate with simultaneous application of sufficient pressure to press polymer into intimate contact with substrate. The invention also includes laminates and articles comprising the composition or film of the invention or a combination thereof. | 06-10-2010 |
20100272936 | MULTILAYER STRUCTURE FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF PACKAGING AND PACKAGING THEREOF - A multilayer structure comprises at least one barrier layer comprising at least one vinylidene chloride polymer, at least one UV protecting layer, and at least one reflective layer wherein none of these layers also serve as a sealing layer. The multilayer structure is preferably a film, more preferably in the form of a pouch, preferably for packaging flowable product, especially milk. When used as a milk pouch, the structure is more effective at protecting milk from deterioration at ambient temperature and humidity than is a similar multilayer structure having an ethylene vinyl alcohol barrier layer. The multilayer structure preferably has more than one reflective layers and is preferably in the form of a pillow pouch. The invention also includes a process comprising steps of (a) supplying at least one first composition comprising at least one vinylidene chloride polymer, at least one second composition comprising UV absorbing pigment or agent, and at least one third composition comprising at least one light reflective material, to a coextrusion die and (b) coextruding the first, second and third compositions as layers referred to herein after as the barrier layer, UV protecting layer, and reflective layer respectively. | 10-28-2010 |
Steven R. Jenkins, Sanford, MI US
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20110124780 | PRINTABLE MONOLAYER POLYVINYLIDENE CHLORIDE STRUCTURES - The present invention includes a polymer composition of at least one vinylidene chloride/alkyl acrylate polymer having from about 3.4 to about 6.7 percent mole percent of mer units derived from at least one alkyl acrylate monomer polymerized with the vinylidene chloride and comprising a plasticizer and having at least one of the following compositional characteristics (1) and (2): (1) at least one low molecular weight vinyl chloride polymer having a molecular weight of at most about 70,000 Daltons in an amount sufficient to increase affinity for at least one ink; and (2) at least one methacrylic polymer in an amount sufficient to increase the affinity for at least one ink. Surfaces comprising such a composition and articles having such surfaces are surprisingly printable and are aspects of the invention as is printing thereon. | 05-26-2011 |
20150240064 | Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer Composition for Barrier Film - The present disclosure is directed to a composition comprising (a) a vinylidene chloride/methyl acrylate interpolymer having greater than 6 wt % methyl acrylate mer units in the interpolymer, (b) greater than 6 wt % of an epoxy plasticizer; and (c) less than 4 wt % of an acrylate polymer. The composition exhibits a crystallization time greater than 25 minutes to crystallization at 35° C. Films made from the present composition show improved processability and find advantageous application as permeable barrier film for food packaging, for specialty food packaging, and for gassy cheese. | 08-27-2015 |
20150298437 | Microlayer Component for Films with Improved Gas/Moisture Carrier by Controlling Crystal Lamellae Orientation - A microlayer component having improved oxygen and water vapor barrier properties (i.e., decreased permeabilities) comprises a barrier microlayer of a semi-crystalline barrier polymer in direct contact with a confining microlayer to promote in-plane crystalline lamellae formation. A microlayer component having a significant amount of in-plane crystalline lamellae may be characterized by at least 1.5× oxygen permeability improvement and at least 1.5× water vapor permeability improvement. A microlayer component having at least 1.5× improvement in oxygen and water vapor permeability may be coextruded and subjected to post extrusion stretching or heat treating. | 10-22-2015 |
Steven R. Jenkins, Traverse City, MI US
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20140363600 | COEXTRUDED MULTILAYER CYCLIC OLEFIN POLYMER FILMS OR SHEET HAVING IMPROVED MOISTURE VAPOR BARRIER - Disclosed are coextruded multilayer film or sheet comprising at least four alternating layers of layer materials A and B, the layers having an average layer thickness of from 1 to 3000 nm, wherein layer material A comprises a cyclic olefin polymer, layer material B comprises an ethylene polymer and, based on layer materials A and B, one layer material is from 5 to 95 volume percent of the film or sheet and the other makes up the balance. In some of the embodiments the layers of A and B have a total thickness of at least 40 nm and the disclosed film or sheet can also comprise outer skin layers C and optional inner layers D which comprise from 5 to 95 volume percent of the film or sheet. | 12-11-2014 |
Timothy L. Jenkins, Detroit, MI US
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20130133309 | METHODS FOR AN EXHAUST FLUID SENSOR - Various methods are provided for diagnosing an exhaust fluid sensor disposed in an exhaust fluid passage. By monitoring the sensor during conditions when it is in contact with the exhaust fluid and when it is not in contact with the exhaust fluid, an expected change in the sensor output can be monitored to identify whether the sensor is generating sufficiently accurate readings. | 05-30-2013 |
20130327118 | METHODS FOR AN EXHAUST FLUID SENSOR - Various methods are provided for diagnosing an exhaust fluid sensor disposed in an exhaust fluid passage. By monitoring the sensor during conditions when it is in contact with the exhaust fluid and when it is not in contact with the exhaust fluid, an expected change in the sensor output can be monitored to identify whether the sensor is generating sufficiently accurate readings. | 12-12-2013 |