Dubay, US
Carrie Dubay, Troy, MI US
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20140103039 | Reinforcement Structure for a Vehicle Fuel Filler Tube - Disclosed herein are embodiments of a reinforcement structure for a vehicle fuel filler tube. In one aspect, a fuel filler tube assembly for a vehicle comprises: a fuel filler tube configured to fluidly connect a fuel filler adaptor with a fuel reservoir and having an exposed segment; an elastomeric sleeve at least partially circumscribing the exposed segment; and a rigid reinforcement plate at least partially overlaying the sleeve, the plate extending longitudinally along a circumferential portion of the exposed segment and shaped to approximate a contour of the exposed segment. | 04-17-2014 |
Christopher Dubay, Portland, OR US
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20140112977 | ALLOGENEIC AUTOPHAGOSOME-ENRICHED COMPOSITION FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISEASE - A composition, comprising: an enriched population of autophagosomes derived from a non-small cell lung carcinoma cell line, and wherein the enriched population of autophagosomes includes: one or more toll-like receptor agonists; one or more tumor antigens; and one or more damage-associated molecular pattern molecules. In this way, an off-the-shelf vaccine may be available to be administered in order to stimulate a targeted immune response in patients bearing different tumor types. | 04-24-2014 |
Gregory Henry Dubay, Zimmerman, MN US
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20120001475 | CUTTER ASSEMBLY CONFIGURED TO ALLOW TOOL ROTATION - A base block for a cutting drum is disclosed. The base block may have a first end. The first end may have an opening configured to receive a tool. The first end may also have a flat surface surrounding the opening. The base block may have a second end configured to abut the cutting drum. The base block may further have an internal passageway commencing at the opening configured to receive the tool. The passageway may define a longitudinal axis that is offset by an acute angle from being perpendicular to the flat surface. | 01-05-2012 |
James M. Dubay, Louisville, CO US
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20110280360 | WEDGE POSITIONING APPARATUS FOR JET PUMP ASSEMBLIES IN NUCLEAR REACTORS - An auxiliary wedge positioning apparatus/assembly | 11-17-2011 |
20140109406 | JET PUMP DIFFUSER STACK REPAIR - A method of repairing a slip joint on a jet pump assembly between an inlet mixer and a diffuser, with the diffuser having an opening that receives the inlet mixer with a given spacing between an outside diameter of the inlet mixer and an inside diameter of the opening in the diffuser forming an annulus whose spacing is a product of manufacture and vibration wear. The method comprises the steps of remotely accessing the annulus and narrowing a radial dimension of the annulus. | 04-24-2014 |
Jeramy M. Dubay, Hope, MI US
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20080308177 | Hand-held vacuum pump - A hand-held vacuum device is disclosed that includes a housing to hold an electric motor operable to drive a piston pump that is configured to draw a substantially continuous vacuum for each complete cycle of the piston pump. The hand-held vacuum device also includes an expansion chamber releasably connected to and in fluid communication with the housing and a vacuum interface that has a vacuum connector in fluid communication with the expansion chamber and is configured to releasably couple to a valve disposed on a container. The expansion chamber separates air and liquid from a fluid drawn into the expansion chamber. | 12-18-2008 |
20120308694 | APPARATUS AND METHODOLOGY FOR EVEN DEFROSTING OF FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS - An article of manufacture for freezing and thawing foodstuffs wherein the defrosting unit has: (a) a first half having a void space for loading foodstuff; and (b) a second half having a void space for loading foodstuff. The first half and second half may be aligned such that the void spaces are continuous. Further, the first half and second half are securely joinable to substantially cover the void spaces. | 12-06-2012 |
Kateri Hayashi Dubay, Berkeley, CA US
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20100261882 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSESSING POLYPEPTIDE AGGREGATION - A method of determining aggregation rate data predicting an aggregation rate of a polypeptide defined by an amino acid sequence, the method comprising determining a hydrophobicity value, a charge value, and at least one shape propensity value for said sequence; identifying one or more aggregation-influencing patterns within said sequence; determining a pattern value for the sequence responsive to said identifying; and determining said aggregation rate data by determining a weighted combination of said hydrophobicity value, said charge value, said at least one shape propensity value, said pattern value and at least one factor extrinsic to said amino acid sequence. | 10-14-2010 |
Paul R. Dubay, Chesterfield, VA US
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20110253844 | Railway Track And Switch Weather Protection Barrier System - A railway track barrier system that includes a barrier extending along a rail adjacent a switch having an upper edge adjacent a rail head disposed within a wash zone thereof formed of deflector elements movable relative to one another permitting railway vehicle wheel and wash contact during train passage without barrier dislodgement or damage. The barrier is formed of a deflector acutely inclined toward the head and a downwardly extending skirt that conforms to uneven railway bed and tie surfaces. A preferred barrier is formed of oppositely extending brushes removably attached to a mounting bracket. The bracket can be attached to a hinge assembly that releasably latches the barrier in an operating position and that can be unlatched permitting the barrier to be swung away from the rail to an inspection position. A hinge pin with a manually graspable handle can be removed to detach the barrier for storage. | 10-20-2011 |
Richard L. Dubay, Coon Rapids, MN US
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20080211129 | High volume vaccume/vent block for molding and casting systems - A gas purging block for use with injection molding and die casting systems comprises a stationary-side block for connecting to a stationary mold or die half, and a movable-side block for connecting to a movable mold or die half. The stationary-side block comprises a recessed cooling face having a first smooth contour extending between a first side and a second side of the stationary-side block to increase the surface area of the recessed cooling face. The movable-side block comprises a protruding cooling face having a second smooth contour extending between a first side and a second side of the movable-side block to increase the surface area of the protruding cooling face. | 09-04-2008 |
20100068327 | Two-stage SNAP cam pin for casting and molding systems - A two-stage cam pin for use in a molding or casting system comprises a head, a first shank portion and a second shank portion. The head secures with a first die half and extends through a transverse axis of the cam pin. The first shank portion extends from the head at a first oblique angle with respect to the transverse axis. The second shank portion extends from the first shank portion to a tip of the cam pin at a second oblique angle with respect to the transverse axis. The first shank portion and the second shank portion each displace the tip laterally from the head to define a stroke. | 03-18-2010 |
Robert W. Dubay, Saginaw, MI US
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20090056493 | Steering column manufacturing machine and method of manufacturing a steering column - A method of manufacturing a steering column assembly having a first jacket and a second jacket with a bushing between the first and second jackets. The method utilizes a manufacturing machine having a loadable member, a fixed member, and a thermal fixture. The method comprises the steps of: assembling the first jacket to the second jacket with the bushing located radially between the first and second jackets to interlock the first and second jackets and prevent axial movement between the first and second jackets; connecting the first jacket to the loadable member of the manufacturing machine; connecting the second jacket to a fixed member of the manufacturing machine; loading the loadable member to apply an axial force to the first jacket; heating the thermal fixture of the manufacturing machine; and melting the bushing until the first jacket moves axially relative to the second jacket. | 03-05-2009 |
20120067160 | STEERING COLUMN MANUFACTURING MACHINE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A STEERING COLUMN - A steering column assembly is provided. The assembly includes an outer jacket, an inner jacket telescopingly disposed within the outer jacket for movement along a longitudinal axis with a cavity defined between the inner and outer jackets. A bushing is radially disposed about the inner jacket within the cavity between the inner and outer jackets. The bushing includes at least one tab engaging the inner jacket to interconnect the bushing to the inner jacket and includes at least one radially projecting pad engaging the outer jacket to frictionally interconnect the bushing to the outer jacket for interlocking the inner and outer jackets. | 03-22-2012 |
20140251059 | STEERING COLUMN ROLL STRAP - In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, an energy absorbing device for a steering column assembly is provided. The device includes a first end configured to couple to a first component of the steering column assembly, a second end configured to couple to a second component of the steering column, and an intermediate portion extending between the first and second ends. The intermediate portion includes a curved portion having a radius, and an aperture extending through the intermediate portion. The aperture is configured to shift a collapse characteristic of the energy absorbing device and to facilitate maintaining the radius constant when a force moves the first end relative to the second end and deforms the energy absorbing device. | 09-11-2014 |
Scott Alan Dubay, Clinton Township, MI US
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20150122598 | PIN CAP - A pin cap comprising: (a) a central portion including one or more through holes; (b) one or more springing arms extending from the central portion; (c) one or more contact regions; and wherein the pin cap is configured to receive a pin from a brake system so that the one or more contact regions of the pin cap contact the pin and connect the pin cap to the pin, and the one or more through holes in the central portion assist the pin cap in expanding to receive a pin so that the central portion of the pin cap creates a gripping force on the pin; and wherein the one or more springing arms bias the pin so that the pin and pin cap are substantially centrally located within a pin bore of the brake system. | 05-07-2015 |
Stephanie Dubay, Dunstable, MA US
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20090131854 | Methods and Devices for Thermally Degrading Bacteria and Biofilm - Described herein are various implantable devices that include a heat generating element for degrading bacterial. In particular, the device can include a catheter having a heat generating element proximate to a distal end of the catheter for heating an outer surface of the catheter. | 05-21-2009 |
Stephanie Dubay, Westford, MA US
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20090227964 | Implantable Fluid Transfer Access Port - An implantable port comprises a port body forming a fluid reservoir and a septum sealing a proximal end of the reservoir in combination with a clicker member biased toward a first configuration, the clicker member being deformable via mechanical force applied thereto and configured so that, when subject to a force of at least a predetermined magnitude, the clicker member rapidly deforms away from the first configuration to a second configuration to provide one of an aural and tactile feedback to the user. | 09-10-2009 |
20100076302 | Invisible Power Port ID Tattoo - A solution for use in medical procedures, comprises including a plurality of microspheres holding a fluorescent dye reactive to ultraviolet light and a base dye which, under white light, has one of a color substantially matching a color of a target portion of skin into which it is to be injected and which has, under UV light, a color slightly darker than a color of the target portion of skin. A method comprises identifying a target area of the skin to be accessed in a medical procedure and injecting into at least a portion of the target area a solution including a plurality of microspheres holding a colored dye and a fluorescent dye reactive to ultraviolet light in combination with locating the target area by illuminating the skin with ultraviolet light. | 03-25-2010 |
Steven C. Dubay, Rockford, MI US
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20110030282 | Window surround for a motor vehicle - A fixed window assembly is adapted to be fixedly secured to a door of a motor vehicle having a retractable window pane. The fixed window assembly includes a fixed window pane having an outer periphery. A division post extends along a portion of the outer periphery of the fixed window pane. A glass run is fixedly secured to the division post opposite of the fixed window pane for receiving the retractable window pane. The glass run is formed from a first moldable material. An encapsulation is molded to the fixed window pane to secure the division post thereto. The encapsulation is formed from a second moldable material that is different from the first moldable material. | 02-10-2011 |
William Dubay, Folsom, CA US
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20130096317 | REDUCTION OF ALDEHYDES AND KETONES TO ALCOHOLS - The embodiments described herein provide a reduction of an aldehyde or a ketone, such as a Meerwein-Ponnorf-Verley (MPV) reaction of an aldehyde or ketone. In some embodiments, the reaction occurs in the presence of Al[OC(CH | 04-18-2013 |
20140051888 | NOVEL STEREOISOMERIC MIXTURES, SYNTHESIS AND USES THEREOF - A novel stereochemical mixture of 1,6-diaryl-2,5-diaminohexanes, such as a mixture of stereoisomers of 1,6-diphenylhexane-2,5-diamine, is described. Also described are methods of preparing stereochemically pure 1,6-diaryl-2,5-diaminohexanes, and particularly stereochemically pure 1,6-diphenyl-2,5-diaminohexane. Also described is the use of both the mixture of stereoisomers and the individual stereoisomers. | 02-20-2014 |
20140350283 | Compounds and Methods for Preparing Substituted 3-(1-amino-2-methylpentane-3-yl)phenyl Compounds - Compounds and methods for preparing substituted 3-(1-amino-2-methylpentane-3-yl)phenyl compounds from an isomerically pure starting material are described. In particular, methods of preparing a 3-(1-(dimethylamino)-2-methylpentane-3-yl)phenol as a substantially optically pure (R,R) stereoisomer are described. Using a method of the present invention, only the (R,R) and (S,S) stereoisomers of the target compound are produced, increasing the yield and stereoselectivity of the desired (R,R) stereoisomer. | 11-27-2014 |