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Horstman, US

David Horstman, Naperville, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090199992SULFUR DIOXIDE-CURED EPOXY ACRYLATE FOUNDRY BINDER SYSTEM - The present invention provides an epoxy acrylate foundry binder composition having an epoxy resin component (Part 1) and an acrylate component (Part 2) containing about 1% to less than about 6% by weight of a borate ester. The epoxy acrylate binders of the present invention are useful in making foundry cores and molds in that the addition of the borate ester increases hot strength of the binder system. Also provided is a cold-box process for making sand cores and molds using the epoxy acrylate binders cured by sulfur dioxide vapor.08-13-2009

Hugh L. Horstman, Morgan, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140042173STORAGE VESSEL FOR COMPRESSED FLUIDS - A vessel for storing pressurized gas. The storage vessel may be manufactured in a variety of predetermined shapes. Plural frame members are interconnected with each other, collectively forming a lattice frame. A network of internal supports is disposed within the interior of the lattice frame, the internal supports being made of a carbon-reinforced composite material. The storage vessel has an outer shell made up of layers of carbon-reinforced composite material sheets enveloping the exterior of the lattice frame.02-13-2014

Jens Horstman, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160104141SYSTEM FOR AN AUTOMATED DISPENSING AND RETRIEVAL KIOSK FOR RECORDED MEDIA - A system for an automated dispensing and retrieval kiosk for recorded media includes a kiosk having a plurality of vertical racks arranged in a circular formation, each vertical rack configured for storing a plurality of recorded media. A customer interface allows a customer to select or return a recorded media. A robotic element delivers the selected recorded media from the vertical racks to a media output, at the customer interface. The element also delivers a returned recorded media from a media input at the customer interface to the vertical racks. A computer controls operation of the kiosk, and an internet interface connects the kiosk to the Internet. The kiosk may communicate with a central server and/or other kiosks of a group, to locate a requested recorded media within a kiosk of the group. Once located within the group, the requested media may be reserved for customer pick-up.04-14-2016

John Horstman, Midland, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130168727ORGANOSILOXANE BLOCK COPOLYMER - An organosiloxane block copolymer includes 65 to 90 mol % of diorganosiloxane units having the formula R07-04-2013
20140288245High Glass Transition Temperature Resin Formulations - A curable resin formulation based on the modification of cyanate esters with silsesquioxane resins is provided for use in forming a cured composite structure or layer. More specifically, a resin formulation that generally comprises a silsesquioxane resin component having an equivalent weight of aromatic hydroxyl groups that is greater than 500 and less than 2,000 grams per mole of aromatic hydroxyl groups; a cyanate ester component; and optionally a catalyst is described. In this resin formulation, the silsesquioxane resin component is present in an amount greater than 10 wt. % of the total solids content of the resin formulation. The resin composite layer formed therefrom exhibits a glass transition temperature that is greater than or equal to 185° C., wherein this glass transition temperature decreases by less than or equal to 40% upon exposure to water at an elevated temperature for a predetermined amount of time.09-25-2014
20150031841Compositions of Resin-Linear Organosiloxane Block Copolymers - A process is disclosed for preparing a resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer by reacting a silanol terminated linear organosiloxane and an organosiloxane resin containing hydrolyzable groups to form a resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer. The resulting resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer is then crosslinked to sufficiently increase the average molecular weight of the resin-ituted organosiloxane block copolymer by at least 50%. The resin-linear organosiloxanes block copolymers prepared by the disclosed process may provide optically solid compositions which may be considered as “reprocessable.”01-29-2015

Patent applications by John Horstman, Midland, MI US

John B. Horstman, Midland, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100216940NONLINEAR POLYSILOXANE CONTAINING COATINGS WITH IMPROVED ADHESION PROPERTIES - A coating composition, which may be a two-component coating composition, comprises a film-forming material, a crosslinking agent, and a nonlinear polysiloxane polymer having a functional group reactive with the crosslinking agent. The coating composition exhibits excellent scratch resistance and adhesion of repair coating layers and sealants, such as windshield sealants.08-26-2010
20140031465Curable Organosiloxane Block Copolymer Emulsions - The present disclosure provides aqueous silicone emulsions of a “resin-linear” organosiloxane block copolymers. The present disclosure further provides a process for making these emulsions by forming a mixture of an organosiloxane block copolymer, admixing a sufficient amount of water to the mixture from to form an emulsion, and optionally further shear mixing the emulsion. The present invention further relates to the cured and/or coating compositions prepared from the present emulsions.01-30-2014

Patent applications by John B. Horstman, Midland, MI US

John Bernard Horstman, Midland, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090047441Coating compositions containing a carbinol functional silicone resin or an anhydride functional silicone resin - A radiation or thermal curable coating composition contains a cycloaliphatic epoxide resin, a carbinol functional silicone resin or an anhydride functional silicone resin, and a thermal or photoactivated acid catalyst. An organic polyol may also be included in the composition as an optional component. The composition is useful as a radiation curable coating, as an adhesive, a photodefinable coating, or as a thermal cure coating. The cycloaliphatic epoxide resin adds toughness and adhesion to the composition, whereas either of the carbinol functional silicone resin or the anhydride functional silicone resin provides the composition with water resistance, weatherability, thermal stability, and flexibility.02-19-2009
20100093902Blocked-Isocyanate Silicone Resins - This invention relates to new blocked isocyanate silicone resins which can be used to make shelf stable one part curable coating compositions. These coatings do not cure until heated. The coatings provide weather resistant protection for numerous substrates including automobile exteriors, leather fabric, electronic components, wood floors and surfaces.04-15-2010
20100272673Ionomeric Silicone Thermoplastic Elastomers - This invention relates to thermoplastic elastomers comprising at least one silicone ionomer. These thermoplastic elastomers may be reprocessed and/or recycled.10-28-2010
20110110873Personal Care Compositions Having Improved Compatibility and Providing Improved Sun Protection - Personal care composition having improved compatibility and providing improved sun protection are obtained by including a liquid silicone resin having greater than 50 mole percent Me05-12-2011
20110262375Alkyl-Phenyl Silsesquioxane Resins Compositions - Compositions comprising a powder and an alkyl-phenyl silsesquioxane resin are disclosed. These compositions are particularly useful in a variety of personal or medical care compositions to enhance the durability and substantivity of powders after topical application.10-27-2011
20120101222Method For Chemically Incorporating Metal Elements Into Polysiloxanes - This invention relates to methods for preparing polyheterosiloxane materials having at least two different non-Si metal elements. The polyheterosiloxane materials prepared by these methods are solid materials which can be easily dispersed in a solvent of choice.04-26-2012
20120251729Coating Compositions With Alkoxy-Containing Aminofunctional Silicone Resins - This invention relates to a coating composition comprising (A) 100 weight parts of at least one epoxy resin; (B) 40 to 900 weight parts of at least one alkoxy-containing aminofunctional silicone resin; (C) up to 50 weight parts of at least one organic hardener; (D) up to 100 weight parts of at least one epoxyfunctional silicone resin; and (E) up to 10 weight parts of at least one cure accelerator, provided the alkoxy-containing aminofunctional silicone resin (B) has a total alkoxy content ranging from 26 to 80 mol percent per mole of silicon (Si) in the alkoxy-containing aminofunctional silicone resin. Methods for preparing the above-described composition and for treating substrates are also disclosed.10-04-2012
20130165602THERMALLY STABLE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING RESIN-LINEAR ORGANOSILOXANE BLOCK COPOLYMERS - Solid compositions of organosiloxane block copolymers are disclosed having a tensile strength greater than 1.0 MPa and a % elongation at break greater than 40%. The organosiloxane block copolymers comprise: 40 to 90 mole percent disiloxy units of the formula [R06-27-2013
20130171354PROCESS FOR PREPARING RESIN-LINEAR ORGANOSILOXANE BLOCK COPOLYMERS - A process is disclosed for preparing a resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer by reacting in a first step an endcapped linear organosiloxane and an organosiloxane resin to form a resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer. The resulting resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer is then crosslinked in a second step to sufficiently increase the average molecular weight of the resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer by at least 50%. The resin-linear organosiloxanes block copolymers prepared by the disclosed process may provide optically solid compositions which may be considered as “reprocessable”.07-04-2013
20130172496HIGH REFRACTIVE INDEX COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING RESIN-LINEAR ORGANOSILOXANE BLOCK COPOLYMERS - Solid compositions of organosiloxane block copolymers are disclosed having a refractive index greater than 1.5. The organosiloxane block copolymers comprise: 40 to 90 mole percent disiloxy units of the formula [R07-04-2013
20130245187RESIN-LINEAR ORGANOSILOXANE BLOCK COPOLYMERS - Organosiloxane block copolymers, curable compositions, and solid compositions derived from these block copolymers are disclosed. The organosiloxane block copolymers comprise: 40 to 90 mole percent disiloxy units of the formula [R09-19-2013
20140121320IONOMERIC SILICONE THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS - This invention relates to thermoplastic elastomers comprising at least one silicone ionomer. These thermoplastic elastomers may be reprocessed and/or recycled.05-01-2014
20140135446METHODS FOR PREPARING POLYHETEROSILOXANES - This invention relates to methods for preparing polyheterosiloxane materials having at least two different non-Si metal elements. The polyheterosiloxane materials prepared by these methods are solid materials which can be easily dispersed in a solvent of choice.05-15-2014
20150031826COMPOSITIONS OF RESIN-LINEAR ORGANOSILOXANE BLOCK COPOLYMERS - A process for preparing resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymers is disclosed. The process involves an initial hydrosilylation reaction to link a linear organosiloxane block with a resin organosiloxane portion to form the resin-linear block copolymer. The resulting resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer is further crosslinked to provide copolymer compositions that are useful as coatings for various electronics and lighting components.01-29-2015
20150045486CURABLE COMPOSITIONS OF RESIN-LINEAR ORGANOSILOXANE BLOCK COPOLYMERS - Curable compositions of resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymers having improved shelf stability are disclosed. A stabilizer compound is added to the resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer which increases the temperatures needed to effect final cure of the compositions. In other embodiments, the present disclosure provides curable compositions of resin linear organosiloxane block copolymers having improved physical properties, such as improved toughness.02-12-2015
20150045520COMPOSITIONS OF RESIN-LINEAR ORGANOSILOXANE BLOCK COPOLYMERS - Hot melt adhesive compositions are disclosed containing the reaction product of a resin linear organosiloxane block copolymer and an organosilane capping agent containing hydrolyzable groups.02-12-2015
20150051356Amphiphilic Resin-Linear Organosiloxane Block Copolymers - Amphiphilic organosiloxane block copolymers and methods for making them are disclosed. The compositions incorporate an amphiphilic “linear” segment with a “resinous” segment. For example, a polyether (A) modified PDMS (B) with (AB)n architecture and polydiorganosiloxane with Si—H end-groups can be reacted with a phenyl silsesquioxane resin bearing vinyl functionality to form an amphiphilic resin-linear copolymer.02-19-2015
20150073077COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING RESIN-LINEAR ORGANOSILOXANE BLOCK COPOLYMERS AND ORGANOPOLYSILOXANES - Resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymers combined with linear or resin organopolysiloxane components are disclosed. In some embodiments, the combination of resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymers with linear or resin organopolysiloxane components provides compositions having improved physical properties, such as improved toughness and flow behavior.03-12-2015
20150087771PROCESS FOR PREPARING RESIN-LINEAR ORGANOSILOXANE BLOCK COPOLYMERS - A process is disclosed for preparing a resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer by reacting a linear organosiloxane and an organosiloxane resin to form a resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer. The resulting resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer is then crosslinked to increase the average molecular weight of the resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer. The resin-linear organosiloxanes block copolymers prepared by the disclosed process may provide solid, optically clear compositions which may be considered as “reprocessable.”03-26-2015
20150087772COMPOSITIONS OF RESIN-LINEAR ORGANOSILOXANE BLOCK COPOLYMERS - A process is disclosed for preparing a resin-linear organosiloxane block copolymer. The resin-linear organosiloxanes block copolymers prepared by the disclosed process may provide optically solid compositions which may be considered as “reprocessable”.03-26-2015

Patent applications by John Bernard Horstman, Midland, MI US

Karla Ann Hess Horstman, Liberty Township, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100015111Methods And Kits For The Treatment Inhibition, And Maintenance Of Gastrointestinal Disorders - The present invention comprises methods and kits that are useful treatment, inhibition and or maintenance of gastrointestinal disorders including inflammatory bowel disorder. The methods comprise: commencing treatment by orally administering a first dose of a pharmaceutical composition comprising from about 1 mg to about 8000 mg of an active agent and continuing said treatment, inhibition and or maintenance by orally administering an additional dose on a less than daily schedule of an active agent., either alone or in combination with a probiotic or optionally an antibiotic or optionally a prebiotic.01-21-2010

Lawrence L. Horstman, Miami, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130316011Expanded Utility of Red Cell-Derived Microparticles (RMP) for Treatment of Bleeding - Red blood cell membrane derived microparticles (RMP) are safe, economical, effective hemostatic agents in the treatment of a wide range of bleeding conditions and can, therefore, be considered as universal hemostatic agents. Effective RMP are produced from red blood cells using a high-pressure extrusion membrane shear process. The RMP can be lyophilized after production and retain activity even when stored at room temperature. RMP can be administered to original donors (autologous treatment), thus avoiding transfusion complications, or can be administered to blood type compatible recipients. RMP produced from type O, Rh negative red cells can be given to any person regardless of blood type. RMP can be administered to reduce excessive bleeding resulting from trauma, surgeries, invasive procedures and various bleeding disorders such as platelet disorders, either congenital or acquired, and coagulation disorders, either congenital or acquired. Administration of RMP prepared according to the invention demonstrates effectiveness in safely reducing bleeding.11-28-2013

Marcia Horstman, Cullowhee, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110252563DUAL FUNCTION BED COVER - A dual function bed cover for a bed comprising an overlapping left section and right section, and a flap attached to the bottom edge or proximate the bottom thereof. Each section may be at least partially separated from the other during use and removed from atop a user without causing undue disruption to the placement of the remaining section of the bed cover atop a different user. The flap can be tucked beneath the mattress during use for stability and may be constructed to avoid unnecessary restriction of foot movement.10-20-2011

Mark A. Horstman, Maryland Heights, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110119381METHODS AND APPARATUS TO ALLOCATE RESOURCES ASSOCIATED WITH A DISTRIBUTIVE COMPUTING NETWORK - Methods and apparatus to allocate resources associated with a distributive computing network are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes receiving resource allocation information associated with a service that is to be hosted by a distributive computing network, determining a first configuration type and a second configuration type specified within the received resource allocation information, determining at least one configuration group associated with the first configuration type and at least one configuration group associated with the second configuration type, determining physical resources included within the distributive computing network to host the service, electronically allocating the physical resources for the at least one configuration group associated with the first configuration type, electronically allocating the physical resources for the at least one configuration group associated with the second configuration type, and hosting the service within the physical resources in accordance with the allocations.05-19-2011
20120297073Methods And Apparatus To Allocate Resources Associated With A Distributive Computing Network - Methods and apparatus to allocate resources associated with a distributive computing network are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes receiving resource allocation information associated with a service that is to be hosted by a distributive computing network, determining a first configuration type and a second configuration type specified within the received resource allocation information, determining at least one configuration group associated with the first configuration type and at least one configuration group associated with the second configuration type, determining physical resources included within the distributive computing network to host the service, electronically allocating the physical resources for the at least one configuration group associated with the first configuration type, electronically allocating the physical resources for the at least one configuration group associated with the second configuration type, and hosting the service within the physical resources in accordance with the allocations.11-22-2012
20130246626Methods and Apparatus to Allocate Resources Associated with a Distributive Computing Network - Methods and apparatus to allocate resources associated with a distributive computing network are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes receiving resource allocation information associated with a service that is to be hosted by a distributive computing network, determining a first configuration type and a second configuration type specified within the received resource allocation information, determining at least one configuration group associated with the first configuration type and at least one configuration group associated with the second configuration type, determining physical resources included within the distributive computing network to host the service, electronically allocating the physical resources for the at least one configuration group associated with the first configuration type, electronically allocating the physical resources for the at least one configuration group associated with the second configuration type, and hosting the service within the physical resources in accordance with the allocations.09-19-2013

Patent applications by Mark A. Horstman, Maryland Heights, MO US

Mitchell P. Horstman, Garner, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150139746Latch Assembly - In accordance with example embodiments, a system may include a first frame pivotally mounted on a second frame and a latch attached to the first frame. In example embodiments, the latch may include a latch arm pivotally connected to the first frame and a spring attached to the latch arm. In example embodiments the spring may include a wheel configured to engage the second frame so that when the wheel is engaged with the second frame, at least a portion of the latch arm is rotated above an upper surface of the first structure and when the wheel is not engaged with the second frame the latch arm is substantially, if not entirely, below the upper surface of the first structure.05-21-2015

Mitchell Paul Horstman, Britt, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140077112Control System - Disclosed is a control system that may include a tab pivotally connected to a structure, a coupling member pivotally connected to the structure, and a device operatively connected to the tab via the coupling member, wherein the device is configured to control an external system. Disclosed also is a vehicle that may include a first device and a control system. The control system may include a tab pivotally connected to a structure, a coupling member pivotally connected to the structure, a frangible member connecting the tab and the coupling member to the structure, and a second device operatively connected to the tab via the coupling member, wherein the second device is configured to control the first device.03-20-2014

Nathan J. Horstman, Durango, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120073890Multi-Worm Circle Drive Gearbox - A work vehicle comprises a frame, a circle gear mounted to the frame to rotate relative thereto, a moldboard coupled to the circle gear to rotate therewith, and a circle drive gearbox comprising gearing, a first worm, and a second worm, the gearing meshing with the circle gear, the first and second worms meshing with the gearing.03-29-2012
20120247087Increased Fan Speed To Assist DPF Regeneration - A method and device for raising the temperature of exhaust gas from an engine by increasing parasitic loading on the engine without significantly increasing engine speed. This may be accomplished by increasing a demand on a hydraulic fan powered by a variable displacement hydraulic pump and meeting the demand by adjusting the displacement for the variable displacement hydraulic pump.10-04-2012
20130206432BOTTOM MOUNT BLADE POSITIONING ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR GRADER - A motor grader includes a base unit and a blade positioning assembly. The base unit has a main frame. The blade positioning assembly includes a pivot member attached to and extending downwardly from the main frame, and a blade lift member attached to a bottom end of the pivot member.08-15-2013
20130245896Gear Ratio Emulation - The present disclosure provides a method for selectively controlling a work machine according to a current power device load response. The work machine includes a power device having a rotary output, a traction element, a transmission configured to provide a transmission ratio between the power device and traction element, an operator input device having a plurality of positions, and a control system. The method includes receiving selected range and a position of the operator input device, determining a no-load ground speed target as a function of selected range and input device position, and determining a desired ground speed load response as a function of the selected range. A desired transmission ratio is determined as a function of current machine ground speed and machine load. The method also includes determining a command to the power device as a function of a current transmission ratio and no-load ground speed target, determining a desired power device load response as a function of desired transmission ratio and desired ground speed load response, and selectively controlling the machine by switching between the current power device load response and the desired power device load response.09-19-2013
20140251648MOTOR GRADER CIRCLE DRIVE ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure provides a circle drive assembly for a motor grader. The circle drive assembly includes a circle member being rotatable about a rotation axis, a first hydraulic cylinder and a second hydraulic cylinder for rotatably driving the circle member, and a first and second coupling mechanisms. The first hydraulic cylinder has a first end coupled to the first coupling mechanism and the second hydraulic has a second end coupled to the second coupling mechanism. The first coupling mechanism and second coupling mechanism can be controllably moved between a clamped position and an unclamped position. The first hydraulic cylinder rotatably drives the circle member when the first coupling mechanism is in the clamped position and the second hydraulic cylinder rotatably drives the circle member when the second coupling mechanism is in the clamped position.09-11-2014
20150117938COUPLER ASSEMBLY - A coupler pin couples an output sleeve of rotary unit to an input member of a rotary sensor with interference fits. The coupler pin has a first part and a second part. A key groove is formed in an inner surface of a coupling bore in the output sleeve. The first part is received by the coupling bore, and the first part has a key member which is received by the key groove. The second part has a key slot formed therein. The input member has a key. The key has a slip fit with a first part of the key slot and has an interference fit with a second part of the key slot. The key projects inwardly from a wall of a coupling bore in the input member. The second part is divided into a plurality of sections by axially extending cross-cuts.04-30-2015
20150336609DRIVE SYSTEM WITH SERIALLY ARRANGED VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT COMPONENTRY - A vehicle and drive system control method for a vehicle including first and second traction elements coupled to the vehicle, a variable displacement pump, a bi-directional variable displacement first motor coupled to the first traction element, and a bi-directional second motor coupled to the second traction element. The pump, and first and second motors are coupled fluidly in series with one another. A control unit can determine a desired speed for the traction elements, and determine pump, first and/or second motor displacements based on the desired speed. First and second speed sensors can sense output speeds of the motors, and the pump, first and/or second motor displacements can be determined based on the motor output speeds. Articulation and steering sensor signals can also be used to determine pump, first and/or second motor displacements.11-26-2015

Patent applications by Nathan J. Horstman, Durango, IA US

Nathan Joseph Horstman, Durango, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120152574ARRANGEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL AND OPERATOR SEAT ASSEMBLY - A control system for a construction vehicle, such as a motor grader, is provided. The control system includes a plurality of joysticks supported by an operator seat assembly of the motor grader.06-21-2012

Patrick Horstman, Royal Oak, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110277302Wiper Arm Assembly Having a Locking Catch and Method of Construction - A wiper arm assembly and method of assembly thereof includes a mounting head and a wiper arm configured for relative rotation during assembly from a disassembled position to a shipping position, wherein the wiper arm and mounting head are locked against rotation toward the disassembled position once in the shipping position. The mounting head and wiper arm have locking surfaces configured for locked engagement with one another while in the shipping position. The locking surfaces are brought into engagement with one another by a force imparted by a spring while rotating the mounting head relative to the wiper arm from the disassembled position toward the shipping position. When in the shipping position, the locking surfaces confront each other and prevent the mounting head and the wiper arm from rotating back toward the disassembled position from the shipping position.11-17-2011

Raymond H. Horstman, Snohomish, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090163131PERSONAL ENVIRONMENT AIRFLOW CONTROLLER - The apparatus and method provide an airflow to a person or group of persons or a space such as within an airplane cabin or cockpit, operating in conjunction with an air supply which produces a high velocity air stream, such as an aircraft gasper (06-25-2009
20100279595Cabin Air Supply Apparatus with Filtered Air - A method and apparatus for distributing air. The apparatus includes an air distribution vent that distributes air into a compartment, wherein the distribution of air into the compartment causes compartment air from the compartment to be drawn from the compartment. The apparatus also includes a contaminant removal system, wherein compartment air drawn from the compartment is processed to remove contaminants before being distributed back into the compartment by the air distribution vent.11-04-2010
20140238234AIRCRAFT CABIN AIR ENTRAINMENT FILTRATION WITH CONDENSATION DRAIN - An aircraft has a ventilation system that employs a plurality of nozzles positioned in a cavity between a sidewall of the aircraft cabin and a section of the aircraft fuselage. The nozzles receive a supply of ventilation air and direct jets of air from the nozzles, through the cavity and into the aircraft cabin. The jets of air produced by the nozzles create low-pressure areas in the cavity. At least one return air opening in the cabin sidewall communicates the low-pressure areas with the cabin interior, whereby the low pressure areas draw air from the cabin interior into the cavity where the drawn air is entrained with the jets of air produced by the nozzles. Devices inside the cavity remove suspended impurities from the air drawn into the cavity. In this manner, the ventilation system filters or sanitizes the air drawn through the system.08-28-2014
20140318156Vertically Mounted Dry Ice Cooling Compartment Applied to a Galley Cart for Temperature Gradient Reduction - A case for a galley cart defines a cavity with at least two dividers positioned within the cavity, each having a first end edge and an opposing second end edge, with the dividers defining at least two chambers within the cavity. A door is movably attached to the case having a first position in which the cavity is accessible and a second position in which the cavity is substantially sealed. The door incorporates a housing having at least one cooling puck corresponding to at least a first one of the chambers and a second cooling puck corresponding to a second one of the chambers. At least one sealing member is coupled to the housing in the door and configured to compress against the first end edges of the dividers and to provide flow communication between the first cooling compartment and the first chamber and between the second cooling compartment and the second chamber when the door is in the second position10-30-2014

Patent applications by Raymond H. Horstman, Snohomish, WA US

Raymond H. Horstman, Chicago, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140352929Dual-Function Food Tray Support Tubes for a Galley Cart - A galley cart incorporates a housing defining a cavity and having an opening. A door is hingedly attached to the housing to seal the opening and allow access to the cavity through the opening. A compartment is provided in the cart configured to contain cooling media. An integrated support rail is coupled to the housing within the cavity and configured to at least partially support a tray within the cavity. The support rail has multiple orifices therethrough and the support rail is in flow communication with the compartment.12-04-2014

Richard Lawrence Horstman, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100108635CONTAINER WITH AN INTEGRATED SPOUT - A bottle comprising a body capable of containing a fluid; a spout fluidly connected to the body; a collar comprising at least one attachment area, said collar capable of removably securing a cap; a skirt functionally connected to the collar; and a drip concentrator concentrically interposed between the spout and the collar; wherein the bottle is continuous. In one embodiment, the skirt visually engages with the body05-06-2010
20110062109Container with an Integrated Spout - A bottle having a body capable of containing a fluid; a spout fluidly connected to the body; a collar having at least one attachment area, said collar capable of removably securing a cap; a skirt functionally connected to the collar; and a drip concentrator concentrically interposed between the spout and the collar; wherein the bottle is continuous. In one embodiment, the skirt visually engages with the body03-17-2011
20110226721THREADED CLOSURE ASSEMBLY - A threaded closure assembly comprising a transition and a cap is disclosed. The threaded closure assembly may be utilized to seal a liquid containing bottle, particularly one containing a liquid fabric composition.09-22-2011
20110290756THREADED CAP - A threaded cap is disclosed. The threaded cap may form a portion of a closure assembly comprising also comprising a threaded transition. The closure assembly may be utilized to seal a liquid containing bottle, particularly one containing a liquid fabric composition.12-01-2011
20120074142Wet Wipes Container - A wipes container designed for one-handed use. The wipes container may have a three-dimensional orifice to facilitate access to wipes stored therein. The wipes container may have additional convenience features, including an ergonomic opening button, gripping feet, and a size ratio consistent with moisture retention and one-handed operation. Methods and structures for communicating the proper use of the ergonomic features of the container are also provided.03-29-2012
20120175016Package for Laundry Scent Additive - A package for a particulate laundry scent additive.07-12-2012
20130075422PACKAGE FOR LAUNDRY SCENT ADDITIVE - A package for a particulate laundry scent additive.03-28-2013
20140027467PACKAGE FOR LAUNDRY SCENT ADDITIVE - A package for a particulate laundry scent additive.01-30-2014
20140209500Nestable Wipes Container - The present disclosure includes a nestable containing for storing and dispensing wipes. The nestable container includes a container body comprising a bottom wall, side walls, and a corner region including an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface. The nestable container includes a first ledge and a second ledge. The first and second ledges each have a proximal end region and a distal end region. The proximal end region of the first ledge is connected with the exterior surface of the corner region. The proximal end region of the first ledge comprises a groove and the distal end region of the first ledge comprises a ridge. The proximal end region of the second ledge is connected with the interior surface of the corner region. The proximal end region of the second ledge comprises a groove and the distal end region of the second ledge comprises a ridge.07-31-2014
20150021355PACKAGE FOR LAUNDRY SCENT ADDITIVE - A package for a particulate laundry scent additive.01-22-2015
20150158631Nestable Wipes Container - The present disclosure includes a nestable containing for storing and dispensing wipes. The nestable container includes a container body comprising a bottom wall, side walls, and a corner region including an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface. The nestable container includes a first ledge and a second ledge. The first and second ledges each have a proximal end region and a distal end region. The proximal end region of the first ledge is connected with the exterior surface of the corner region. The proximal end region of the first ledge comprises a groove and the distal end region of the first ledge comprises a ridge. The proximal end region of the second ledge is connected with the interior surface of the corner region. The proximal end region of the second ledge comprises a groove and the distal end region of the second ledge comprises a ridge.06-11-2015
20160039599PACKAGE FOR LAUNDRY SCENT ADDITIVE - A package for a particulate laundry scent additive.02-11-2016

Patent applications by Richard Lawrence Horstman, Cincinnati, OH US

Ronald Lee Horstman, Lakeside, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120068425Buggy jack - The Buggy Jack is used to transport a conventional automobile floor-type hydraulic jack across rough, sandy or otherwise unstable, loose terrain, and rolls it into position below a vehicle that requires inspection, maintenance or repairs even on rough or sandy terrain.03-22-2012

Steven Jon Horstman, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080226037System and method for normalization and calibration of an imaging system using a variable thickness filter - A system and method for calibrating a radiation imaging system include a dual use variable thickness radiation filter having a slit in one part thereof such that in a first position a radiation beam passing through is not attenuated and in a second position the radiation beam is attenuated according to the total filter thickness in the path of the radiation beam. The filter may be formed of multiple movable plates or a single piece of stepped high density material.09-18-2008

Terence Lee Horstman, Frankenmuth, MI US

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20110286906Flowable Chips and Methods for the Preparation and Use of Same, and Apparatus for Use in the Methods - A method for recharging a crucible with polycrystalline silicon comprises adding flowable chips to a crucible used in a Czochralski-type process. Flowable chips are polycrystalline silicon particles made from polycrystalline silicon prepared by a chemical vapor deposition process, and flowable chips have a controlled particle size distribution, generally nonspherical morphology, low levels of bulk impurities, and low levels of surface impurities. Flowable chips can be added to the crucible using conventional feeder equipment, such as vibration feeder systems and canister feeder systems.11-24-2011
20150090178Flowable Chips and Methods for the Preparation and Use of Same, and Apparatus for Use in the Methods - A method for recharging a crucible with polycrystalline silicon comprises adding flowable chips to a crucible used in a Czochralski-type process. Flowable chips are polycrystalline silicon particles made from polycrystalline silicon prepared by a chemical vapor deposition process, and flowable chips have a controlled particle size distribution, generally nonspherical morphology, low levels of bulk impurities, and low levels of surface impurities. Flowable chips can be added to the crucible using conventional feeder equipment, such as vibration feeder systems and canister feeder systems.04-02-2015

Thomas Horstman, Arlington, TX US

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20160054725Inverse-Contour Machining to Eliminate Residual Stress Distortion - A method for manufacturing a part to compensate for residual stress distortion is disclosed. The method can include obtaining a first part based on a nominal part. The first part can be distorted from the nominal part by residual stress. The method can also include determining a variation of the first part from the nominal part. The method can further include determining an offset of the variation relative to the nominal part to compensate for the variation. Additionally, the method can include making a second part using the offset of the variation, wherein residual stress distorts the second part within tolerance of the nominal part.02-25-2016
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