Weber, MI
Bradley Adom Weber, Oak Park, MI US
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20100065593 | Portable recreation system for motorized vehicles - A portable recreation and entertainment system for use with a motorized vehicle is provided. The system includes a housing having a generally horizontal base portion and a top portion oriented vertically distal therefrom. A plurality of walls extends between the base and top, connecting the two portions and thereby defining an opening facing away from the vehicle. A first door extends laterally across a lower portion of the opening, and connects to a wall portion to selectively rotate from a closed position to an open position. A second door extends laterally across an upper portion of the opening, and connects to another wall portion to selectively rotate from a closed position to an open position. A support platform is connected to the housing and supportably attached to a rearward end of the vehicle by a support arm that preferably includes a mating member configured to mate with a trailer hitch. | 03-18-2010 |
Charles F. Weber, Dexter, 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 |
20130107398 | Limit Switch Interface Circuit | 05-02-2013 |
Charles Francis Weber, Dexter, MI US
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20080293349 | AUTOMOTIVE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXHAUST ODOR ABATEMENT - A climate control system and method for preventing exhaust odors from entering the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. The climate control system includes a duct network and a damper system that is moveable between a fresh air mode and a recirculation air mode. The damper system being moved based at least in part upon a vehicle acceleration condition. During operation, the system is operated in the recirculation air mode during acceleration in a situation that probably has a high concentration of the exhaust odor and gases. The system operates in the fresh air mode when the situation is one that does not have a high probability of a high concentration of exhaust odors and gases. | 11-27-2008 |
Chris Richard Weber, Plymouth, MI US
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20110139118 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRE-IGNITION CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for identifying and differentiating knock and pre-ignition using a plurality of knock sensors distributed along an engine block. By dynamically adjusting cylinder-specific assignment of the knock sensors for knock detection and pre-ignition detection based on operating conditions of each cylinder, knock and pre-ignition is more reliably identified and distinguished. | 06-16-2011 |
20120316762 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRE-IGNITION CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for identifying and differentiating knock and pre-ignition using a plurality of knock sensors distributed along an engine block. By dynamically adjusting cylinder-specific assignment of the knock sensors for knock detection and pre-ignition detection based on operating conditions of each cylinder, knock and pre-ignition is more reliably identified and distinguished. | 12-13-2012 |
20140261318 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRE-IGNITION CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for pre-ignition control. A pre-ignition mitigating enrichment is deactivated in response to a tip-out but reactivated in response to a subsequent tip-in. By preemptively enriching the engine, repeated pre-ignition due at subsequent tip-ins is reduced. | 09-18-2014 |
20150159573 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRE-IGNITION CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for mitigating knock and/or pre-ignition. Each of a spark timing retard, cylinder enrichment, and engine load limiting is adjusted based on a knock sensor output generated in a single defined crank angle window, and not based on knock sensor output generated outside the defined crank angle window. A severity of the mitigating actions is adjusted in proportion to the knock sensor output intensity with the severity of the mitigating action increased as the knock sensor output intensity increases. | 06-11-2015 |
Christine Weber, Pinconning, MI US
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20150189867 | Silver-Loaded Microparticles and Loading of Same Into Silicones - Provided in various embodiments are methods of loading solid microparticles and nanoparticles of silver, including silver-based compounds, on silicone particles to surface modify the silicone particles. The silver-loaded microparticles and silver-loaded nanoparticles can be dispersed or loaded into silicones for use in antimicrobial and other applications. | 07-09-2015 |
Christine A. Weber, Pinconning, MI US
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20140242149 | High-Viscosity Silicone Adhesive - Provided in various embodiments are high viscosity, shear-thinning silicone compositions that can be pattern coated directly onto a substrate and silicone compositions having high-density particles suspended in an adhesive gel. The silicone compositions contain a thixotropic additive, such as a hydrogenated vegetable oil. The silicone compositions may be applied on a substrate for use in medical devices or wound dressings. | 08-28-2014 |
20140243727 | HIGH-VISCOSITY SILICONE GEL ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS - Provided in various embodiments are high viscosity, shear-thinning silicone compositions that can be pattern coated directly onto a substrate. The silicone compositions may be prepared by mixing at least one organopolysiloxane, at least one SiH-containing organopolysiloxane, at least one emulsifying agent, a hydrosilyation catalyst and water. The silicone compositions may be applied on a substrate for use in medical devices or wound dressings. | 08-28-2014 |
20140350278 | Polymerizable Hybrid Polysiloxanes and Preparation - The present invention relates to a process of making a polymerizable hybrid polysiloxane or a polymerizable hybrid siloxane. The process includes reacting an organopolysiloxane or organosiloxane having an average of at least 3 silicon hydride (SiH) groups per molecule, a polyoxyethylene, and a catalyst. The process also optionally includes adding a stabilizer, a catalytic inhibitor, a solvent, and an unsaturated reactant selected from substituted and unsubstituted unsaturated organic compounds. | 11-27-2014 |
Christopher A. Weber, Troy, MI US
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20110047740 | WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY - A windshield wiper assembly including a wiping element adapted to contact a surface to be wiped. The wiping element includes at least one isolation pad formed thereon and wherein the isolation pad defines a portion of increased lateral width of the wiping element. A coupler assembly includes an adapter with at least one claw that corresponds to the isolation pad. The claw has a downwardly extending leg and an inwardly extending retainer portion that cooperates with the isolation pad to interconnect the adapter to the wiping element. The interaction of the isolation pad and the claw acts to securely mount the adapter to the wiping element in a cost-effective manner while reducing noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) associated with the operation of the wiper system. | 03-03-2011 |
20130269143 | WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY - A windshield wiper assembly including a wiping element adapted to contact a surface to be wiped. The wiping element includes at least one isolation pad formed thereon and wherein the isolation pad defines a portion of increased lateral width of the wiping element. A coupler assembly includes an adapter with at least one claw that corresponds to the isolation pad. The claw has a downwardly extending leg and an inwardly extending retainer portion that cooperates with the isolation pad to interconnect the adapter to the wiping element. The interaction of the isolation pad and the claw acts to securely mount the adapter to the wiping element in a cost-effective manner while reducing noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) associated with the operation of the wiper system. | 10-17-2013 |
20140101884 | BEAM BLADE WIPER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A beam blade wiper assembly includes a wiping element and at least one elongated beam. An airfoil is operatively mounted to the beam. The beam includes at least one notch and the airfoil has a portion displaced into the at least one notch to retain the airfoil to the beam. | 04-17-2014 |
Dan Weber, Northville, MI US
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20140042086 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING A WASTEWATER PURIFICATION PROCESS - The present invention relates to a method for improving a wastewater purification process for a wastewater stream containing organic materials, raw sludge, a plurality of mercaptans, grit and grease wherein the raw sludge is thickened in the wastewater stream by injecting polymers. The method includes a step of injecting an additive agent prior to thickening the raw sludge to reduce odor produced by the organic materials and the mercaptans. | 02-13-2014 |
David W. Weber, South Lyon, MI US
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20100329794 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR BOUYANCY COMPENSATION FOR DIVERS - An improved buoyancy compensation device having a lesser change in buoyancy with depth than conventional buoyancy compensation devices which use ambient pressure bladders is disclosed. The improved device comprises one or more elastic members that, throughout the working range of diving pressures and volumes, is always elastic and, when pressurized, maintains an internal air pressure that is always greater than the ambient pressure at any dive depth. The invention also relates to a method of providing a buoyancy compensation device with an elastic member having a lift versus depth characteristic that approaches the lift versus depth characteristic of a constant or fixed volume buoyancy compensation device. | 12-30-2010 |
Donald E. Weber, Livonia, MI US
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20100065130 | TWO COMPONENT FOAM DISPENSING APPARATUS - A foam dispensing assembly comprises a dispensing head and a manifold assembly. The manifold assembly includes a purge portion for supplying a gas and a cleansing fluid to the dispensing head, a first supply portion for supplying a first fluid to the dispensing head and a second supply portion for supplying a second fluid to the dispensing head. Each of the purge portion, the first supply portion and the second supply portion include a plurality of check valves and flow control valves for controlling the flow of the first fluid, the second fluid, the gas and the cleansing fluid through the manifold assembly. Each of the first supply portion and the second supply portion include an integral flow control device for regulating a fluid flow rate to the dispensing head, and a thermometer for sensing the temperature of the first fluid and the second fluid respectively. | 03-18-2010 |
20100065768 | EXTERNALLY ADJUSTABLE PRESSURE COMPENSATED FLOW CONTROL VALVE - An in-line fluid flow control valve includes a housing defining an inlet chamber and an outlet chamber aligned along a outlet axis. The housing further defines a bore with a flow control device and an adjustment mechanism disposed therein for regulating a fluid flow rate. The flow control device defines a fluid passage interconnecting the inlet chamber and the outlet chamber. The plane and the outlet axis define an acute angle therebetween. The angled position of the bore relative to the outlet axis permits access to and adjustment of the flow control device, as well as replacement of the flow control device, without disconnecting any fittings attached to the inlet and the outlet of the control valve. | 03-18-2010 |
20100069517 | METHOD OF FORMING A POLYURETHANE FOAM - A method of forming polyurethane foam from a resin component and an isocyanate component includes the use of at least one control valve controlling a flow rate of at least one of the resin component and the isocyanate component. The method includes connecting lines having at least a 1 inch diameter to a housing of the control valve. The method also includes coupling a source of gas pressure to the line. At least one of the resin component and the isocyanate component is pressurized with the source of gas pressure to move the resin and/or isocyanate component through the line and into the flow control device at a flow rate of between 5 and 70 gallons per minute. | 03-18-2010 |
Edward M. Weber, Northville, MI US
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20120267428 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LABELING GOODS - A computer-implemented method includes receiving a container image including container content characteristic information. The illustrative method further includes analyzing the container content characteristic information and determining the identity of the container contents based on the container characteristic information. Also, the method includes transmitting container content identity information for printing a bar code relating to the container content identity information. The method additionally includes generating a bar code based on the container content identity information. The illustrative method also includes printing a label including the bar code relating to at least the container content identity information. | 10-25-2012 |
20140029056 | Method and Apparatus for Labeling Goods - A computer-implemented method includes receiving a container image including container content characteristic information. The illustrative method further includes analyzing the container content characteristic information and determining the identity of the container contents based on the container characteristic information. Also, the method includes transmitting container content identity information for printing a bar code relating to the container content identity information. The method additionally includes generating a bar code based on the container content identity information. The illustrative method also includes printing a label including the bar code relating to at least the container content identity information. | 01-30-2014 |
Eric Weber, Pontiac, MI US
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20100252595 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE ARTICLE CARRIER HAVING STOWABLE CROSS BARS - A vehicle article carrier system for use on an outer body surface of a vehicle. The system may have a pair of support rails secured to the outer body surface. At least one cross bar having a pair of end supports extends between the support rails. Each end support has a housing and a rotatable locking component secured to the housing for rotatable movement. One of the housing and the rotatable locking component has a biased implement projecting therefrom, and the other has a plurality of structural elements arranged in a circumferential pattern. The biased implement engages with at least one of the structural elements to provide an additional holding force to the rotatable locking component when the rotatable locking component has been tightened. | 10-07-2010 |
20110192870 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE ARTICLE CARRIER HAVING STOWABLE CROSS BARS - A vehicle article carrier system for use on an outer body roof surface of a vehicle to removably support articles above the outer body roof surface. The system may use a pair of support rails secured to the outer body surface generally parallel to one another. The system may also include at least one cross bar having a pair of end supports. Each support rail may include a decorative cover and metallic support element, with the decorative cover being positioned over the metallic support element, and secured thereto, to at least substantially cover the metallic support element. The metallic support element may include at least one aperture at each opposing longitudinal end thereof that allows the support rail to be secured to the outer body roof surface at only its opposing longitudinal ends, and to use pre-existing fastening elements mounted in the outer body roof surface as attachment points for the support rails. | 08-11-2011 |
Frederick H. Weber, Mattawan, MI US
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20120107351 | In Ovo Vaccination of Campylobacter in Avian Species - The present invention provides a method of inducing an immune response against | 05-03-2012 |
Glen Weber, Northville, MI US
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20160024622 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A COMPONENT MADE OF HEAT-TREATED CAST IRON - The disclosure relates to a process for producing a hardened and tempered component made of specially heat-treated cast iron (e.g., AGI). According to the disclosure, a main body made of cast iron is prepared which may already be in the shape of an engine block. The main body may then be subjected to pre-machining, which may include forming one or more bores. Then, the main body may be hardened and tempered by a suitable heat treatment, such as a special heat treatment. After the disclosed heat treatment, post-processing of the component may follow, such as establishing the final dimensions. | 01-28-2016 |
20160025056 | DIESEL FUEL INJECTOR CLAMP - Methods and systems are provided for a fuel injector clamp for fixing a fuel injector to an engine component such as a cylinder head. Fuel injector clamps can be made from a variety of manufacturing processes, but some processes are more limiting in terms of material selection, structural properties of the clamp, and overall cost. A fuel injector clamp for use in a diesel engine is provided that has a design conforming to a stamping manufacturing process to increase the strength of the clamp as well as increase reliability while reducing the cost. | 01-28-2016 |
Gregor Weber, Lake Orion, MI US
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20130071193 | FLEXIBLE CARTRIDGE WITH PRECISION ADJUSTMENT - A tool cartridge for a material removal tool has a cartridge body with, among other things, a recess extending through at least a portion of the cartridge body from a first side toward a second side, a long axis of the recess non-parallel to a long axis of the cartridge body and at least a portion of the recess open to a bottom side of the cartridge body, and a threaded opening for a differential screw proximate a second end of the tool body and positioned longitudinally between an opening for a clamping screw and at least a portion of a seat for a cutting tool insert. A thread axis of the threaded opening is at an angle G relative to a long axis of the tool cartridge. A material removal tool, a tool, and a method of adjusting a cutting tool insert are also disclosed. | 03-21-2013 |
Gregory T Weber, Commerce, MI US
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20150090236 | EGR FLOW METERING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods and systems for metering at least one EGR valve to a position determined to pass a desired EGR flow for a given set of engine characteristics. The methods include determining the EGR valve position based on pipe flow characteristics, or determining the EGR valve position based on pipe flow characteristics when differential pressure across the EGR valve is less than a pressure threshold. | 04-02-2015 |
James Weber, West Bloomfield, MI US
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20110001332 | SHADE PANEL ASSEMBLY FOR ALL VEHICLES - In some embodiments, a new add-on or factory installed shade panel assembly for a vehicle which creates improved lateral and vertical adjustments for sun blocking positions. Optional attaching methods are wrap around straps with Velcroâ„¢ ends, suction cups (for window attachment), or a concealed magnetic strip inside the visor which permits infinite lateral and vertical adjustment of 1 or 2 magnetic shade panels. In some embodiments, the shade panel assembly offers the advantage of precise tunable sun blocking for a low sun situation while still maintaining good vision of a traffic light and other vehicles. The proposed embodiments provide a new a low cost fabric type visor, which is durable, color coordinated, and fits all cars and sizes-left or right hand drive. | 01-06-2011 |
James Edward Weber, Brighton, MI US
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20110229867 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATING INSTRUCTIONS TO A RECIPIENT OF MEDICAL TREATMENT - A system and method of administrating instructions to a recipient of medical treatment are provided herein. For the method, a computer and an interface connected thereto are provided. Instructions are communicated to the recipient after medical treatment. At least one question is communicated to the recipient after communicating the instructions. An answer to the at least one question is inputted into the computer through the interface. The answer is compared to an acceptable answer stored in the computer. Feedback is provided to the recipient from the computer after comparing the answer to acceptable answer. The system includes the computer and interface connected thereto. The computer is programmed to perform the method steps. The system and method provided herein address the shortcomings of current practices regarding administration of instructions to recipients of medical treatment and may assist in minimizing readmittance due to failure of such recipients to follow discharge instructions. | 09-22-2011 |
James L. Weber, West Bloomfield, MI US
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20100320352 | POWER SEAT TRACK DRIVE ASSEMBLY - An adjustment mechanism is disclosed for moving a movable member relative to a fixed member. A threaded screw is fixedly secured to the fixed member. A gear is rotatably disposed about the threaded screw. A housing includes a bore and an opening in a lower surface. A rotatably driven worm is disposed within the bore and includes a threaded outer surface that protrudes through the opening in the lower surface of the housing and threadably engages the gear. A generally U-shaped retainer strap partially surrounds the gear and is adapted to couple the housing and gear together to align and preload the worm and gear. A generally U-shaped bracket is adapted to be fixedly secured to the movable member, wherein the gear, housing, worm, and retainer strap are disposed within the bracket and the threaded screw passes through a pair of openings in the bracket. | 12-23-2010 |
20120132473 | CORNER ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE - In a first aspect, the invention is directed to a wheel assembly for a vehicle, including a non-rotating support member, a wheel and an electric motor. Loads incurred during vehicle use can cause dynamic flexing of portions of the wheel. The wheel assembly in accordance with the first aspect of the invention has a load path for loads incurred by the wheel that passes from the wheel to the non-rotating support member without passing through the motor, thereby reducing a potential source of distortion of the gap in the motor (between the motor's rotor and stator) during the aforementioned flexing. | 05-31-2012 |
20140182954 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE ELECTRIC DRIVE MODULE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - An electric drive module for use in electric vehicles includes a first electric motor, a second electric motor, a continuously-variable gearbox assembly interconnecting the first and second electric traction motors to a pair of wheels, and a third electric motor for controlling a direction and rotary speed of a component of the gearbox assembly so as to continuously vary a speed ratio between the wheels. | 07-03-2014 |
Jeffrey Weber, Royal Oak, MI US
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20160096549 | VEHICLE TRAILER CONTROL SYSTEM WITH WIRELESS CAPABILITY - A method of controlling a backing system for a vehicle and trailer assembly comprises initiating a backing system mode with an electronic control unit (ECU) for the backing system when a start system input is received from a control device. At least one input is received by the ECU from the control device which includes information about a desired vehicle action. The ECU interprets from the at least one input the desired vehicle action and calculates a required vehicle response to achieve the desired vehicle action. The ECU then sends a request to at least one vehicle system to perform the calculated vehicle response. | 04-07-2016 |
Jeffrey W. Weber, Portage, MI US
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20140087413 | AUTOMATIC ASEPTIC SAMPLING VALVE FOR SAMPLING FROM ENCLOSED CONTAINERS - A sample can be collected from an enclosed container by opening a sample collection valve and drawing the sample from the enclosed container. After delivery of the sample out of a fluid flow path, a sanitizing fluid can be directed along the fluid flow path to sanitize the fluid flow path. | 03-27-2014 |
20140123775 | FIXED VOLUME ASEPTIC SAMPLING VALVE FOR SAMPLING FROM ENCLOSED CONTAINERS - A sample can be collected from an enclosed container by opening a sample collection valve and drawing the sample from the enclosed container. After delivery of the sample out of a fluid flow path, a sanitizing fluid can be directed along the fluid flow path to sanitize the fluid flow path. | 05-08-2014 |
Jeffrey W. Weber, Royal Oak, MI US
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20130158863 | TRAILER BACKING PATH PREDICTION USING GPS AND CAMERA IMAGES - A method of controlling a vehicle and trailer assembly comprises obtaining an image for a current position of the vehicle and trailer assembly from a GPS system. The image is displayed on a display screen and a location is selected to indicate a desired final position for the vehicle and trailer assembly. An intended trailer backing path is determined with the desired final position of the vehicle and trailer assembly and a predicted trailer backing path is determined based upon a steering angle of the vehicle and an angle between the vehicle and the trailer. The predicted trailer backing path and the intended trailer backing path are displayed on the display screen to assist the operator in steering the vehicle. | 06-20-2013 |
Jeffrey William Weber, Royal Oak, MI US
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20140190759 | AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE BRAKING AND STEERING SYSTEM - A steering system for a vehicle includes a front wheel supported for rotation about a first axis and a pivot axis transverse to the first axis and spaced inboard of a centerline of the front wheel. The front wheel is movable about the pivot axis to change direction of the vehicle. A brake coupled to the front wheel provides braking rotation of the front wheel and a controller controls operation of the brake to generate a desired braking force in a direction determined to adjust a vehicle direction. | 07-10-2014 |
Jessica E. Weber, Birmingham, MI US
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20130142986 | CONDUCTIVE ADHESIVE AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - A method of forming a conductive adhesive includes condensation-polymerizing a carrier onto a plurality of carbon nanotubes each disposed on a substrate and having a first end and a second end spaced opposite the first end. The carrier is spaced apart from the substrate so that each of the plurality of carbon nanotubes extends continuously through the carrier such that the first end and the second end are spaced apart from the carrier. After condensation-polymerizing, the method includes removing the substrate from the plurality of carbon nanotubes without removing the carrier from the plurality of carbon nanotubes to thereby form the conductive adhesive. A conductive adhesive for removably joining a first surface and a second surface is also disclosed. | 06-06-2013 |
Joseph H. Weber, Holland, MI US
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20130097809 | TORQUE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A torque assembly includes a spindle, a cap mounted on the spindle for rotation about the spindle, and a work-hardened, plastic sleeve inserted between the cap and the spindle for constant rotation of the sleeve and cap with respect to the spindle. The torque assembly may be installed onto a hinged object and fixed object with movement along a single axis. The torque assembly may be formed by: (a) providing a spindle having a base and a rod extending from the base; (b) providing a cap member with an annular section defining an inner diameter; (c) providing an annular plastic sleeve having an inner diameter and an outer diameter; (d) work-hardening the sleeve for a predetermined time period; (e) changing the inner diameter of the sleeve; and (f) inserting the spindle rod through the inner diameter of the sleeve. | 04-25-2013 |
20130305503 | TORQUE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A torque assembly includes a spindle, a cap mounted on the spindle for rotation about the spindle, and a work-hardened, plastic sleeve inserted between the cap and the spindle for constant rotation of the sleeve and cap with respect to the spindle. The torque assembly may be installed onto a hinged object and fixed object with movement along a single axis. The torque assembly may be formed by: (a) providing a spindle having a base and a rod extending from the base; (b) providing a cap member with an annular section defining an inner diameter; (c) providing an annular plastic sleeve having an inner diameter and an outer diameter; and (d) work-hardening the sleeve for a predetermined time period by compressing the sleeve between the cap and the spindle. | 11-21-2013 |
Matthew P. Weber, Brighton, MI US
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20130090217 | RECUMBENT STEPPER - A recumbent stepper system has a tubular frame, a left leg assembly, a right leg assembly and a resistance mechanism. The leg assemblies are supported by the frame for pivoting movement about a central pivot axis. The leg assemblies each include an upwardly extending pedal arm terminating in a pedal. A left belt is coupled to the pedal arm of the left leg assembly and engages a left one way clutch and a left pulley. A right belt is coupled to the pedal arm of the right leg assembly and engages a right one way clutch and a right pulley. The resistance mechanism directly engages the left and right one way clutches via a resistance mechanism belt. | 04-11-2013 |
20150217159 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR RECUMBENT STEPPER - A locking device for an exercise system may include at least one moveable assembly that is in communication with a resistance mechanism. The locking device has an actuating device for selectively engaging the locking device, a locking member having a contact portion, wherein the contact portion of the locking member is not in contact with the resistance mechanism of the exercise system when the actuating device is in a first position, thereby allowing movement of the at least one moveable assembly, and wherein the contact portion of the locking member is in contact with the resistance mechanism of the exercise system when the actuating device is in a second position, thereby preventing movement of the at least one moveable assembly. | 08-06-2015 |
Matthew Paul Weber, Brighton, MI US
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20090124467 | RECUMBENT STEPPER APPARATUS - A recumbent exercise device which provides lower body, upper body and cardiovascular conditioning is disclosed. A pair of leg assemblies and a pair of arm assemblies are pivotally supported by the frame for movement about a transverse pivot axis. The arm and leg assemblies each includes an upward and forward extending lever with the leg assemblies terminating in pedals and the arm assemblies terminating in handles. The arm and leg assemblies are connected to each other for contralateral movement. A resistance mechanism is positioned substantially between the legs of a user. | 05-14-2009 |
20140191552 | SEATING SYSTEM FOR A RECUMBENT STEPPER - An adjustable seating apparatus for a recumbent stepper includes a seat base mounted to a carriage, which is mounted for longitudinal translation along a guide track. The seat base can be rotatable relative to the carriage. The seat base includes a first handle for releasing the carriage from an elongate positioning member to adjust the longitudinal position, and a second handle for releasing the seat base from a positioning plate to adjust the rotary position of the seat base relative to the carriage. When the seat base has been rotated from its nominal position, the carriage will generally be prevented from being released from the elongate positioning member. | 07-10-2014 |
Michael J. Weber, Rockford, MI US
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20090244636 | Systems and method for optical scatter imaging of latent image plates - Computer-implemented systems and methods for processing image data of a process-free plate are provided according to the present disclosure. The systems and methods may, generally, include a data acquisition step/means for receiving image data using one or more channels of a imaging system, each channel functioning to image the same target region of a process-free plate using a different wavelength of light, and a data processing step/means for filtering the image data using at least one of: (i) self-filtering, (ii) Fourier shrinkage and (iii) Wavelet shrinkage. When the image data is received using a plurality of channels, the received image data may advantageously be combined so as to optimize contrast-to-noise performance. The disclosed systems and methods may advantageously perform the operations of image de-noising, contrast enhancement, and thresholding, and may further involve compensation techniques, e.g., for minimizing distortion and blurring effects. | 10-01-2009 |
Olaf E. Weber, Bloomfield Hills, MI US
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20100044450 | VISCOUS COOLANT HEATER WITH VARIABLE COOLANT PUMP DRIVE - A system for supplying supplemental heat to a vehicle, particularly a vehicle with a diesel engine, A driven viscous plate with different viscous clutch faces on either side is provided between the engine and the coolant pump. One side clutches to the engine structure (ground) to generate heat, and the other side clutches to the coolant pump to vary the pump drive. The two sides are controlled by a valve operated by signals from the engine computer. The valve varies the supply of viscous fluid from a common reservoir independently to both sides of the driven viscous plate. The signal from the engine control unit is based on the instantaneous desired supplemental heat and coolant flow. In another embodiment, two separate viscous clutches are utilized and positioned on opposite sides of the coolant pump. | 02-25-2010 |
20130270352 | VISCOUS COOLANT HEATER WITH VARIABLE COOLANT PUMP DRIVE - A system for supplying supplemental heat to a vehicle, particularly a vehicle with a diesel engine. A driven viscous plate with different viscous clutch faces on either side is provided between the engine and the coolant pump. One side clutches to the engine structure (ground) to generate heat, and the other side clutches to the coolant pump to vary the pump drive. The two sides are controlled by a valve operated by signals from the engine computer. The valve varies the supply of viscous fluid from a common reservoir independently to both sides of the driven viscous plate. The signal from the engine control unit is based on the instantaneous desired supplemental heat and coolant flow. In another embodiment, two separate viscous clutches are utilized and positioned on opposite sides of the coolant pump. | 10-17-2013 |
Philip E. Weber, Novi, MI US
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20100272883 | METHODS FOR VOC-REDUCED PRETREATMENT OF SUBSTRATES AND DETECTION BY LUMINESCENCE - The present invention comprises methods for the pretreatment of substrates, including without limitation, metal or glass surfaces, with activators of reduced VOC content. Preferred embodiments of the invention comprise activators containing methyl acetate as a solvent, at least one adhesion promoter, and a luminescent agent responsive to light of specific wavelengths. In some embodiments, without limitation, an activator composition of reduced VOC content and also comprising a luminescent agent is applied to a substrate before application of additional adhesives or paints, and the substrate is examined under a controlled light source as required to excite the luminescent agent. The luminescent agent in the activator composition appears distinctly where the activator has been applied to the surface, allowing one to detect whether the activator has been properly applied. | 10-28-2010 |
Richard J. Weber, Grand Haven, MI US
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20110006611 | INDUCTIVE POWER SUPPLY - In one aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply having a plunger for mechanically interconnecting a remote device with the power supply. The plunger may be extendable/retractable to interfit with the remote device. In a second aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply with a movable primary that allows for close alignment between the primary and the secondary when the remote device is disposed within a range of different positions with respect to the charging surface. The movable primary may, for example, be coupled to the remote device by a peg, a plunger or a magnet. Alternatively, the position of the movable primary may be adjusted manually. In a third aspect, the present invention provides a charging bowl having a plurality of charging stations disposed about a common axis. Each charging station may include a movable primary that permits some freedom in positioning of the remote device on the charging surface. In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply having a manually movable primary. | 01-13-2011 |
20110181240 | INDUCTIVE CHARGING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A charging system for an electric vehicle that assists in aligning a primary charging coil and a secondary coil. The system may include a wheel chock that raises the primary coil into alignment with the secondary coil when a tire enters the wheel chock. The system may include a primary that is recessed below the surface supporting the vehicle and is protected by a cover. The secondary coil may be protected and supported by a skid plate mounted to the vehicle. The system may include a charging circuit that is controlled by signals transmitted by a garage door opener transmitter or a garage door opener. The system may include sensors that detect the presence of an animal or object in the space between the primary coil and the secondary coil. | 07-28-2011 |
20120112553 | WIRELESS POWER SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH IMPROVED ALIGNMENT - A wireless power system that may align a portable electronic device with an inductive wireless power supply. The induction coils used for transferring power wirelessly may be used as DC electromagnets to align the portable electronic device with the inductive wireless power supply. A DC current may be supplied to the primary coil and to the secondary coil to generate DC electromagnetic fields and attractive force between the primary and secondary coils. This attractive force may be used for alignment. | 05-10-2012 |
20130113423 | INDUCTIVE POWER SUPPLY - In one aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply having a plunger for mechanically interconnecting a remote device with the power supply. The plunger may be extendable/retractable to interfit with the remote device. In a second aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply with a movable primary that allows for close alignment between the primary and the secondary when the remote device is disposed within a range of different positions with respect to the charging surface. The movable primary may, for example, be coupled to the remote device by a peg, a plunger or a magnet. Alternatively, the position of the movable primary may be adjusted manually. In a third aspect, the present invention provides a charging bowl having a plurality of charging stations disposed about a common axis. Each charging station may include a movable primary that permits some freedom in positioning of the remote device on the charging surface. In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply having a manually movable primary. | 05-09-2013 |
20140015336 | VARIABLE MODE WIRELESS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS - The present invention provides a wireless power supply system in which a remote device is provided with different control methodologies depending on one or more factors. One type of wireless power supply can selectively control one or more remote devices according to a first control methodology and another type of wireless power supply can control the remote device according to a second control methodology. In one embodiment, a wireless power supply system is provided for wirelessly powering a display circuit in a product located at a point of display differently than when charging at a point of use, or when the device is in use. In another embodiment, a wireless power supply is programmed to operate a remote device according to a primary control methodology and the remote device is programmed to operate the remote device according to a secondary control methodology where the remote device includes circuitry for enabling the primary control methodology instead of the secondary control methodology. | 01-16-2014 |
20150069967 | INDUCTIVE CHARGING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A charging system for an electric vehicle that assists in aligning a primary charging coil and a secondary coil. The system may include a wheel chock that raises the primary coil into alignment with the secondary coil when a tire enters the wheel chock. The system may include a primary that is recessed below the surface supporting the vehicle and is protected by a cover. The secondary coil may be protected and supported by a skid plate mounted to the vehicle. The system may include a charging circuit that is controlled by signals transmitted by a garage door opener transmitter or a garage door opener. The system may include sensors that detect the presence of an animal or object in the space between the primary coil and the secondary coil. | 03-12-2015 |
20150266654 | DISPENSER - A dispenser or dispensing system. The dispenser can be a screw conveyor pill dispenser, tumbler pill dispenser, push-to-operate pill cap dispenser, twist-to-operate pill cap dispenser, or push-to-operate pill cap dispenser. The pill dispenser may include a pill dispenser control system that can interact with a personal device, such as a smart phone. The pill dispenser control system can implement communication with a personal device, pill identification, user identification and security, scheduling functions, and notifications. The pill dispenser can dispense pills manually, semi-automatically, or automatically. | 09-24-2015 |
Scott M. Weber, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20150144820 | METHOD FOR SOLENOID MOTOR VENTING WITH CONTAMINATION PROTECTION VIA A HYDRAULIC SLEEVE - A solenoid valve is provided having a hydraulic body with an undulated expansion artery to prevent an exchange of fluid between an interior of the hydraulic body and the exterior of the solenoid valve. | 05-28-2015 |
Steven J. Weber, Mount Clemens, MI US
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20090326776 | System And Method For Correcting Brake Knockback In A Vehicle - A system and method for correcting brake knockback in a vehicle disk brake system. Brake knockback can occur when a vehicle is driven through an aggressive turn or in other environments that exert a significant amount of lateral force on the vehicle's wheels. This can cause the rotors to deflect and push brake pistons into retracted positions, where they remain even after the vehicle exits the turn. According to one embodiment, the present method first estimates or predicts brake knockback by using lateral acceleration readings from the vehicle and a brake knockback model, and then corrects brake knockback by generating command signals for a hydraulic pump. | 12-31-2009 |
20120318476 | COMBINED CONDENSATION RADIATOR FAN MODULE AND BRAKE COOLING DUCT SHUTTER SYSTEM - A vehicle includes a body that defines an opening in a forward end thereof. A heat exchanger and an inlet of a brake duct are each positioned rearward of the opening to receive a flow of air through the opening. A shutter system is movable between an open position to allow airflow through the opening and a closed position to block airflow through the opening. The shutter system controls the airflow to both the heat exchanger and to the inlet of the brake duct. | 12-20-2012 |
20140116816 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING TRANSIENT BRAKE CALIPER DRAG - Systems and methods for reducing transient brake caliper drag in a motor vehicle are provided. The motor vehicle, for example, may include, but is not limited to, an axle, a rotor coupled to the axle, a brake caliper comprising a brake pad configured to engage the rotor, a brake pedal assembly communicatively coupled to the brake caliper, the brake pedal assembly configured to receive user input directing the brake pad to apply a force to the rotor and user input directing the brake pad to disengage the rotor, and a processor coupled to the brake caliper, wherein the processor is configured to determine, after the brake pedal assembly receives user input directing the brake pad to disengage the rotor, the force applied to the rotor, and command the brake caliper to retract the brake pad away from the rotor when the determined force exceeds a predetermined threshold. | 05-01-2014 |
20150107401 | PEDAL MODULE FOR A VEHICLE HAVING A CONTROL-BY-WIRE SYSTEM - A pedal module includes a support structure, and a lever rotatably mounted to the support structure for rotation about a rotation axis. The lever includes a lower pedal portion and an upper guide portion. A cam plate is attached to the support structure and defines a cam slot. A guide rod is coupled to the upper guide portion of the lever, and is also coupled to the cam plate to follow the cam slot. A biasing device includes a first end coupled to the support structure, and a second end coupled to the guide rod, and is operable to bias the guide rod toward the rotation axis. Resistance to movement of the lever in a first rotational direction about the rotation axis is dependent upon a spring constant of the biasing device, and a profile of the cam slot perpendicular to the rotation axis. | 04-23-2015 |
20150108823 | PROPULSION WHEEL MOTOR FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A wheel assembly for an electric vehicle includes a wheel rim that is concentrically disposed about a central axis. A propulsion-braking module is disposed within an interior region of the wheel rim. The propulsion-braking module rotatably supports the wheel rim for rotation about the central axis. The propulsion-braking module includes a liquid cooled electric motor having a rotor rotatable about the central axis, and a stator disposed radially inside the rotor relative to the central axis. A motor-wheel interface hub is fixedly attached to the wheel rim, and is directly attached to the rotor for rotation with the rotor. The motor-wheel interface hub directly transmits torque from the electric motor to the wheel rim at a 1:1 ratio. The propulsion-braking module includes a drum brake system having an electric motor that rotates a cam device, which actuates the brake shoes. | 04-23-2015 |
Willes H. Weber, Ann Arbor, MI US
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