Smith, Ann Arbor
Collyer Allen Smith, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20130222175 | SPEED LIMITATION SYSTEM - The present invention is a speed limitation system utilized in combination with a vehicle with a front that includes a speed limit sign that includes a barcode that indicates a predetermined speed limit with number and letter indicia indicating the predetermined speed limit and a radar producing device that is disposed on the vehicle and produces a radar beam that is emitted and directed at the barcode of the speed limit sign. The system also includes a radar receiving device that is disposed on the vehicle and receives the radar signal with the predetermined speed limit and an engine control device that is in communication with the radar receiving device and transmits the received predetermined speed limit and controls the vehicle's engine speed so the vehicle travels within or at the predetermined speed limit. | 08-29-2013 |
Collyer Campbell Smith, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20130222175 | SPEED LIMITATION SYSTEM - The present invention is a speed limitation system utilized in combination with a vehicle with a front that includes a speed limit sign that includes a barcode that indicates a predetermined speed limit with number and letter indicia indicating the predetermined speed limit and a radar producing device that is disposed on the vehicle and produces a radar beam that is emitted and directed at the barcode of the speed limit sign. The system also includes a radar receiving device that is disposed on the vehicle and receives the radar signal with the predetermined speed limit and an engine control device that is in communication with the radar receiving device and transmits the received predetermined speed limit and controls the vehicle's engine speed so the vehicle travels within or at the predetermined speed limit. | 08-29-2013 |
David S. Smith, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110041630 | PROPULSION MECHANISM EMPLOYING CONVERSION OF ROTARY MOTION INTO A UNIDIRECTIONAL LINEAR FORCE - A mechanism for converting rotary motion into a linear force employs a motor acting through a drive mechanism to rotate a pair of radial arms in counter-rotating directions, synchronously, about a central axis. A gear is rotatably supported about an axis normal to the plane of rotation of the arms, at the outer end of each arm. These two gears are weighted at points on their peripheries and the two gears are in mesh with identical, nonweighted fixed gears supported about the central axis, so that the weighted gears undergo one full rotation for each rotation of the arms. During each rotation of the arms, they experience two alignments, at two radially opposed positions. In one of the positions, the weighted segments are aligned so as to be positioned away from the central axis. At the other alignment position of the arms, the weighted segments are positioned close to the central axis. The unbalanced rotation of the arms and their weighted gears causes a centrifugal pulse in the direction of the most outward position of the rotating gears, moving the entire mechanism along a slide into abutment with a stop at one end of the mechanism to produce a net propulsive force. Rotation of the fixed gears 180 degrees reverses the thrust. | 02-24-2011 |
Douglas M. Smith, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20130209420 | Mixed Cell Populations for Tissue Repair and Separation Technique for Cell Processing - The present invention provides a fluid exchange cell culture technique and tissue repair cells (TRCs) made by these methods, as well as methods using these cells. The method includes a new wash step which increases the tissue repair properties of the TRCs of the invention. This wash step allows for the production of TRC populations with greater tissue repair and anti-inflammatory capabilities. Embodiments of the present invention include a post-culture process for cultured cells that preferably includes the steps of: a wash process for removing unwanted residual culture components, a volume reduction process, and a harvesting process to remove cultured cells. Preferably, all these steps are performed within a aseptically closed cell culture chamber by implementing a separation method that minimizes mechanical disruption of the cells and is simple to automate. The harvested cells may then be concentrated to a final volume for the intended use. In such embodiments, the final composition is a substantially purified and concentrated cell mixture suspended in a physiologic solution suitable for immediate use in humans without further washing, volume reduction, or processing. Embodiments are also applicable to harvesting (and/or washing) particles within a liquid or solution within a chamber. | 08-15-2013 |
Gary D. Smith, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100068810 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR GROWTH OF EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS - The present invention provides methods and compositions for establishing and maintaining growth of undifferentiated stem cells. In particular, the present invention provides synthetic growth matrices for stem cells, wherein said cells are capable of going through multiple passages while remaining in an undifferentiated state. | 03-18-2010 |
20110033928 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR GROWTH OF CELLS AND EMBRYONIC TISSUE ON A SYNTHETIC POLYMER MATRIX - The present invention provides methods and compositions for establishing and maintaining growth of cells and embryonic tissue on a synthetic polymer matrix. For example, the present invention provides synthetic growth matrices for stem cells, gametes, mature differentiated cells, and embryonic tissue (e.g., blastomeres, embryos, and embryoid bodies). In certain embodiments, the cells are capable of going through multiple passages while remaining in an undifferentiated state as a result of the synthetic polymer matrix. | 02-10-2011 |
20130034906 | METHODS FOR IN VITRO OOCYTE MATURATION - The invention relates to methods for assisted reproduction technology in mammals. Specifically the invention relates to methods for in vitro mammalian oocyte culture and oocyte maturation, in vitro fertilization, and in vitro embryo development. | 02-07-2013 |
20130102023 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR GROWTH OF CELLS AND EMBRYONIC TISSUE ON A SYNTHETIC POLYMER MATRIX - The present invention provides methods and compositions for establishing and maintaining growth of cells and embryonic tissue on a synthetic polymer matrix. For example, the present invention provides synthetic growth matrices for stem cells, gametes, mature differentiated cells, and embryonic tissue (e.g., blastomeres, embryos, and embryoid bodies). In certain embodiments, the cells are capable of going through multiple passages while remaining in an undifferentiated state as a result of the synthetic polymer matrix. | 04-25-2013 |
20140255861 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR GROWTH OF CELLS AND EMBRYONIC TISSUE ON A SYNTHETIC POLYMER MATRIX - The present invention provides methods and compositions for establishing and maintaining growth of cells and embryonic tissue on a synthetic polymer matrix. For example, the present invention provides synthetic growth matrices for stem cells, gametes, mature differentiated cells, and embryonic tissue (e.g., blastomeres, embryos, and embryoid bodies). In certain embodiments, the cells are capable of going through multiple passages while remaining in an undifferentiated state as a result of the synthetic polymer matrix. | 09-11-2014 |
Gary Daniel Smith, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100233799 | INTEGRATED MICROFLUIDIC CONTROL EMPLOYING PROGRAMMABLE TACTILE ACTUATORS - Microfluidic devices having active features such as valves, peristaltic pumps, and mixing portions are fabricated to have a thin elastomeric membrane over the active features. The active features are activated by a tactile actuator external to the membrane, for example, a commercial Braille display. The display may be computer controlled, for example by simple text editor software, to activate individual Braille protrusions or a plurality of protrusions to actuate the active portions of the microfluidic device. Integral devices can incorporate the tactile actuators in a single device, but still external to the membrane. | 09-16-2010 |
20100247384 | Microfluidic cell culture device and method for using same - Microfluidic devices for cell culturing and methods for using the same are disclosed. One device includes a substrate and membrane. The substrate includes a reservoir in fluid communication with a passage. A bio-compatible fluid may be added to the reservoir and passage. The reservoir is configured to receive and retain at least a portion of a cell mass. The membrane acts as a barrier to evaporation of the bio-compatible fluid from the passage. A cover fluid may be added to cover the bio-compatible fluid to prevent evaporation of the bio-compatible fluid. | 09-30-2010 |
20100323439 | MICROFLUIDIC CELL CULTURE DEVICE - Microfluidic devices for cell culturing and methods for using the same are disclosed. One device includes a substrate and membrane. The substrate includes a reservoir in fluid communication with a passage. A bio-compatible fluid may be added to the reservoir and passage. The reservoir is configured to receive and retain at least a portion of a cell mass. The membrane acts as a barrier to evaporation of the bio-compatible fluid from the passage. A cover fluid may be added to cover the bio-compatible fluid to prevent evaporation of the bio-compatible fluid. | 12-23-2010 |
20100323447 | MICROFLUIDIC CELL CULTURE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - Microfluidic devices for cell culturing and methods for using the same are disclosed. One device includes a substrate and membrane. The substrate includes a reservoir in fluid communication with a passage. A bio-compatible fluid may be added to the reservoir and passage. The reservoir is configured to receive and retain at least a portion of a cell mass. The membrane acts as a barrier to evaporation of the bio-compatible fluid from the passage. A cover fluid may be added to cover the bio-compatible fluid to prevent evaporation of the bio-compatible fluid. | 12-23-2010 |
Gavin Smith, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20140106658 | VEHICLE CABIN AIR MANAGEMENT - A vehicle cabin pressure relief device is provided having a base layer defining an aperture, a retainer layer disposed on the base layer; and a sealing member. The sealing member further includes a first portion and a second portion extending from the first portion, wherein the second portion of the sealing member is sandwiched between the base layer and the retainer layer. The first portion is also displaceable relative to the base layer, and covers a portion of the aperture in a closed first position. | 04-17-2014 |
20150291225 | TOLERANCE COMPENSATOR FOR A VEHICLE FRAME - A tolerance compensator for a vehicle frame includes a base member having an upper portion in keyed engagement with a roof structure. The tolerance compensator also has an extension member that is threadably coupled with a lower portion of the base member. A fastener extends up from a body-side structure to threadably engage and move the extension member down into contact with the body-side structure before threadably engaging the base member. | 10-15-2015 |
Gregory Smith, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20080197284 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING OBJECTS USING FAR INFRARED IMAGES - An object detection system is disclosed in at least one embodiment. The system includes a far IR sensor operable to sense thermal radiation of objects and surroundings in a field of view and to generate a far IR image in response thereto, and an image processing device operable to receive and process the far IR image to detect the presence of one or more objects in the field of view. The image processing device can be configured to process the far IR image by generating an initial threshold image based on the far IR image and an initial threshold value, iteratively obtaining a number of successive threshold images based on the far IR image and a number of successively increased threshold values, and determining the presence of one or more objects in the field of view based on the threshold images and threshold values. | 08-21-2008 |
James Donald Smith, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100049420 | ACTIVE COMPRESSION RATIO MODULATION THROUGH INTAKE VALVE PHASING AND KNOCK SENSOR FEEDBACK - An internal combustion engine includes a piston reciprocable within a cylinder, a phase controllable valvetrain configured to alter the effective compression ratio of the engine, and a knock sensor. A method for controlling the engine includes controlling the valvetrain to a first effective compression ratio whereat knock is detectable by the knock sensor and thereafter controlling the valvetrain to reduce the effective compression ratio to a point whereat knock is no longer detectable. | 02-25-2010 |
20100139248 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF A SPARK-IGNITION DIRECT-INJECTION ENGINE - Operation of a spark ignition, direct injection engine having an aftertreatment system including an oxidation catalyst and a selective catalyst reduction device is described. The method includes controlling to a stoichiometric air/fuel ratio and retarding spark ignition timing. Engine fueling is then controlled to a lean air/fuel ratio and spark is retarded. The engine is then operated to generate ammonia reductant. Engine operation then comprises operating at a preferred air/fuel ratio and controlling spark ignition timing to a preferred timing. | 06-10-2010 |
20100186390 | TECHNIQUE FOR PRODUCTION OF AMMONIA ON DEMAND IN A THREE WAY CATALYST FOR A PASSIVE SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION SYSTEM - A method for controlling a powertrain includes selectively initiating an ammonia generation cycle, including injecting fuel into a combustion chamber of an engine before a primary combustion event to a calibrated air fuel ratio in a range lean of stoichiometry based upon generation of NOx within the combustion chamber, injecting fuel into the combustion chamber after the primary combustion event based upon an overall air fuel ratio in a range rich of stoichiometry and resulting generation of molecular hydrogen, and utilizing a catalyst device between the engine and a selective catalytic reduction device to produce ammonia. | 07-29-2010 |
20100186391 | TECHNIQUE FOR PRODUCTION OF AMMONIA ON DEMAND IN A THREE WAY CATALYST FOR A PASSIVE SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION SYSTEM - A method for controlling a powertrain includes selectively initiating an ammonia generation cycle including injecting fuel into a combustion chamber of an engine before a primary combustion event to a calibrated air fuel ratio in a range lean of stoichiometry based upon generation of NOx within the combustion chamber, injecting fuel into the powertrain after the primary combustion event based upon an overall air fuel ratio in a range rich of stoichiometry and resulting generation of molecular hydrogen, utilizing a hydrogen forming catalyst to reform the injected fuel, and utilizing a catalyst device between the engine and the selective catalytic reduction device to produce ammonia. | 07-29-2010 |
Janet L. Smith, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110091952 | METHOD FOR ENZYMATIC PRODUCTION OF DECARBOXYLATED POLYKETIDES AND FATTY ACIDS - Disclosed herein are methods of preparing alkenes from beta-hydroxy or beta-sulfate carboxylic acid or carboxylic acid derivatives using thioesterase and optionally a sulfotransferase. | 04-21-2011 |
Kerry Smith, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100117307 | Gasket For Sealing Multiple Fluids - The subject invention provides a gasket for sealing multiple fluids and a method of forming the gasket. The gasket includes a carrier, a first elastomeric material, and a second elastomeric material different than the first elastomeric material. The first and second elastomeric materials are disposed in contact with the carrier in a flowable state such that the first and the second materials flow together to form a third elastomeric material comprising a mixture of the first and second elastomeric materials. The first and second elastomeric materials include cure systems that are compatible to ensure sufficient bonding within the third elastomeric material. Adhesive materials that are compatible with each of the first, second, and third elastomeric materials and the carrier are used to bond the elastomeric materials to the carrier. | 05-13-2010 |
Kerry C. Smith, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20080272549 | GASKET CONTAINING FUEL PERMEATION BARRIER - A method for reducing fuel permeation through gasketed joints in an internal combustion engine ( | 11-06-2008 |
Kristy Smith, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100311512 | SIMULATOR WITH ENHANCED DEPTH PERCEPTION - A simulator system includes a user tracking device for detecting a position of a user and generating a sensor signal representing the position of the user, a processor for receiving the sensor signal, analyzing the sensor signal, and generating an image signal in response to the analysis of the sensor signal, wherein the analyzing of the sensor signal includes determining a position of a virtual camera corresponding to the position of the user, the virtual camera being directed toward a reference look-at-point; and a image generating device for receiving the image signal and generating an image in response to the image signal, wherein the image is modified in response to the position and an orientation of the virtual camera relative to the reference look-at-point. | 12-09-2010 |
Paul B. Smith, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090065411 | Filter Cartridge with Pressure Relief Valve - A filter cartridge includes a substantially cylindrical filter media and a pressure relieving structure. The filter media is adapted to allow fluid to pass from an exterior of the filter media to an interior space of the filter media. The pressure relieving structure is disposed at an upper end of the filter media, and the pressure relieving structure opens when a predetermined pressure level is established across the filter media to maintain the predetermined pressure across the filter media. | 03-12-2009 |
20090139915 | Fluid Filter with Pressure Relief Valve and Bypass Valve - A fluid filter includes a vertical housing, a filter cartridge, and a bypass valve. The housing has a fluid inlet for communicating a fluid into the housing and a fluid outlet for communicating fluid downstream of the housing. The filter cartridge is disposed within the housing between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet and includes a filter element for filtering the fluid, as well as means for maintaining and relieving a predetermined level of pressure across the filter element to provide an accurate visual indicator as to whether the filter element needs replacement. The bypass valve allows fluid to flow from an unfiltered side of the filter element to a filtered side of the filter element when the pressure across the filter element exceeds the predetermined pressure. | 06-04-2009 |
20110017658 | Filter Cartridge with Pressure Relief Valve - A filter cartridge includes a substantially cylindrical filter media having a first end and a second end wherein the second end has an opening adaptable to receive a fluid outlet. The filter media is adapted to allow fluid to pass from an exterior of the filter media to an interior space of the filter media. A divider is positioned adjacent to the exterior of the filter media, and the divider has a closed end connected to the first end of the filter media and an open end that is longitudinally-spaced from the second end of the filter media such that at least a portion of the filter media located adjacent to the second end of the filter media is not directly adjacent to the divider. The divider extends a majority of the distance from the first end to the second end of the filter media. | 01-27-2011 |
Peter H. Smith, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100134612 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING WELL-BEING OF A SMALL CHILD OR BABY - A method for enhancing a well-being of a small child or baby utilizes at least one TV camera positioned to observe one or more points on the child or an object associated with the child. Signals from the TV camera are outputted to a computer, which analyzes the output signals to determine a position or movement of the child or child associated object. The determined position or movement is then compared to pre-programmed criteria in the computer to determine a correlation or importance, and thereby to provide data to the child. | 06-03-2010 |
20100194976 | COMPUTER BASED AIDS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING AND HEALTH - The invention herein primarily concerns computer interfaces, particularly those that may be used by those persons who are not familiar and even adverse to computers as they are utilized today. It is particularly concerned with easy to use devices to facilitate the use by senior citizens, widows, and others to use email, computerized banking, and telehealth services. Preferred embodiments utilize TV cameras to sense information pasted to, entered on or pointed to on a page which operation may be done in the home, a vehicle, at work or the like. In a vehicle the invention offers a low cost and convenient method for passengers wearing seat belts to interact with rear sear located displays for entertainment, navigation and telematics. | 08-05-2010 |
20130267318 | ADVANCED VIDEO GAMING METHODS FOR EDUCATION AND PLAY USING CAMERA BASED INPUTS - This application discloses active movement based and other video games which may be played over the internet as well in the home or elsewhere. One or two or more persons can play, generally using one or more cameras to determine the relation of an object or a part of a person to a video display on which game related graphics are displayed. Determination of object position and orientation in up to 6 degrees of freedom is disclosed, at data rates sufficient to make game play rewarding. | 10-10-2013 |
Peter Harmon Smith, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20080285848 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING COLOR IN MACHINE AND COMPUTER VISION APPLICATIONS - A method for identifying color in a target creates a ratio color space by determining the largest color component value of each pixel in an image and creating a ratio of all of the color component value with the largest component value for each pixel. The ratio for the color component of each pixel undergoes a threshold test to identify each color component as a rich shade or a fade shade. The ratio space color components are converted to a black and white image. Color information of adjacent pixels are clumped together to form blobs of the same color. The blobs are filtered by shape, color, location, or orientation and sorted to find targets that consist of a predefined pattern with the desired characteristics. | 11-20-2008 |
20120076402 | Rich Color Transition Curve Tracking Method - A method of finding targets in a color image applies ratio space rich colored filtering to identify a band of pixels that form a transition zone from one rich color to another. This pixel band is reduced to a rich color transition curve. A set of transition curves with simple geometric and color properties for the entire image, can be compared to a database of target properties to identify a target in an image. | 03-29-2012 |
Roger C. Smith, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20160023898 | Alcohol Reformer for Reforming Alcohol to Mixture of Gas Including Hydrogen - Reforming alcohol is disclosed. Alcohol is introduced into a conduit of an alcohol reformer so that the alcohol flows through a catalyst stage within the conduit. The catalyst stage includes an alcohol reforming catalyst, and a heat transfer member comprising thermally conductive material. The heat transfer member is in thermal contact with the conduit and the alcohol reforming catalyst. Simultaneously, exhaust gas is introduced from an internal combustion engine into an exhaust channel. The exhaust gas in the exhaust channel contacts fins extending outward from the conduit so that heat from the exhaust gas is transferred through the fins, the conduit, and the heat transfer member to the alcohol reforming catalyst. | 01-28-2016 |
Yvonne Dorothy Smith, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090170886 | ANDROGEN MODULATORS - The present invention is directed to a new class of benzonitriles and to their use as androgen receptor modulators. Other aspects of the invention are directed to the use of these compounds to decrease excess sebum secretions and to stimulate hair growth. | 07-02-2009 |