Jones, MI
Adam Jones, Farmington Hills, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130234474 | VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE - A vehicle body structure includes a roof ditch that is defined by a recessed support surface, first and second wall surfaces that extend longitudinally along sides of the recessed support surface. A cover includes a top portion that spans a width of the roof ditch between respective top edges thereof. The cover includes a cover attachment section and a molding attachment section. The cover attachment section couples the cover at a fixed position relative to the vehicle body panel. A molding member extends in a lengthwise direction along the roof ditch between the first and second wall surfaces. The molding member includes an attachment member mating with the molding attachment section of the cover to form a lengthwise movement connection that retains the cover to the molding member with a predetermined amount of movement along the lengthwise direction of the roof ditch. | 09-12-2013 |
Amanda A. Jones, Michigan Center, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080310770 | Valve for a recloseable container - A valve for a reclosable container comprises first and second opposing layers of a film material, wherein an overlap region of the second layer overlaps the container, and the first layer is sealed to the second layer around a portion of the second layer. The second layer is sealed to the container around a periphery of the overlap region, and opposing surfaces of the first and second layers form a substantially airtight seal therebetween upon direct contact of the layers. First and second offset apertures extend through the first and second layers, respectively. One of the first and second apertures is in fluid communication with an interior of the container and the other of the first and second apertures is in fluid communication with an exterior of the container. Vacuum pressure disposed over both of the first and second apertures causes the first layer to separate from the second layer to allow air to exhaust from the container. | 12-18-2008 |
Anthony Jones, Novi, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130041536 | WHEEL DRIVE ARCHITECTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A drive train assembly adapted to control running state performance of at least two wheels of an electrical vehicle wherein the drive train assembly is adapted for the electrical vehicle comprises of two wheel drive or four wheel drive. The said assembly is adapted for working in a driving economy and a normal mode via an embedded controller device. | 02-14-2013 |
20130170242 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR INTEGRAL BACKLIGHT FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE - The present disclosure provides an apparatus, a system and a method for a rear windshield for a vehicle, comprising an integral backlight having a combined surface, wherein the combined surface has an internal surface and an external surface, a plurality of illumination source disposed in a predefined pattern over the combined surface, a conductive grid disposed uniformly on the combined surface, and an apparatus capable of receiving signals disposed on the combined surface. | 07-04-2013 |
20130175973 | BUDDY CHARGING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A system for charging power source of a recipient electric vehicle using an accelerated charge flow from a power source of a donor vehicle, the system comprising; recipient power source provided with an accessible recipient charge receptacle; donor power source provided with an extendable donor charge receptacle adapted to resiliently engage the recipient charge receptacle; a pack controller, in each donor and recipient vehicle, electrically connected to the acceptor and donor power sources and adapted to combine the functions of a battery pack protection circuit, battery charger, current and voltage regulator, a data monitor and a communication circuit associated with the charge transfer from the donor to acceptor vehicle facilitating regulated and informed power transfer; and a buck-booster electrically connected to the recipient and donor receptacles of the battery in each vehicle, configured to balance relative electrical potentials of the donor to the recipient vehicle. | 07-11-2013 |
20130177795 | SWAPPABLE, CONFIGURABLE AND STRUCTURAL BATTERY PACK FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - An apparatus for swappable battery packaging for electric vehicle, the apparatus is contributing for dual purpose of protecting the batteries and providing contribution to the overall structural performance of the vehicle. The apparatus offer self repairable battery packing system to even a novice user thereof, offering each of replacement or recharging operations. | 07-11-2013 |
20130187402 | RETRACTABLE SUN VISOR AND CENTRAL OVERHEAD CONSOLE SYSTEM FOR USE WITH PANORAMIC WINDSCREEN - The present invention provides an assembly for controllable viewing angle for a vehicle. The system further provides configurable independent sunlight blocking or completely unobstructed options for the occupants in the vehicle having a panoramic view windscreen. | 07-25-2013 |
Brandon R. Jones, White Lake, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130027048 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE BATTERY - A method and system for manipulating, adjusting or otherwise controlling a state-of-charge (SOC) operating range for a high voltage vehicle battery, such as the type used for hybrid or electric vehicle propulsion. By providing a dynamic SOC operating range that changes in response to changing battery conditions, the battery performance may be improved so that the battery life is extended. Depending on the particular embodiment, the dynamic SOC operating range may have different combinations of hard and/or soft boundaries or limits. | 01-31-2013 |
Brenden J. Jones, Rochester Hills, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110174574 | Roof Jack Apparatus - A roof jack apparatus that includes a rail having first and second end portions and a slide connector slidably received by the rail and capable of being fixed at a position along the rail. The slide connector is configured to releasably receive a jack support for at least partially supporting the rail above a roof. The roof jack apparatus also includes a fascia rest disposed on the second end portion of the rail for resting against a fascia of the roof. The slide connector can move along the rail with respect to the fascia rest. A plank support disposed on the second end portion of the rail can receive and support at least one plank. | 07-21-2011 |
Brian L. Jones, Midland, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100036147 | INTEGRATED COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, AND RECYCLING METHOD - A recycling method that can be used by an OEM products company or other entity to obtain recovered raw materials for use in its manufacturing operations in a manner that helps ensure the quality and traceability of the recovered raw materials. The process involves first collecting the material from one or more sources, then determining suitability of the material for processing using a series of qualifying tests separated into a two-phase review, wherein each of the qualifying tests is carried out using a composition profile for the material. The first phase of the review utilizes a source composition profile that describes salient features of the material so that it can be reviewed for suitability for processing and end uses as well as for regulatory compliance. The second phase involves similar reviews based on an analytical composition profile that is determined by physical analysis of the material. | 02-11-2010 |
Bryan T. Jones, Holland, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080211256 | Slidable visor assembly - A visor assembly includes a visor body, a support rod, and a slide mechanism coupled to the visor body that slidably engages the support rod. The slide mechanism includes a slide member having a plurality of extensions that are biased toward the support rod. | 09-04-2008 |
20110006684 | LIGHTING DEVICES - Lighting devices for a vehicle are disclosed that can include a light emitting diode and control circuitry for the light emitting diode. Also disclosed are circuits for a light emitting diode. Additionally, a method of forming a lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device, circuits, and method can be used, for example, to illuminate the interior of a vehicle. | 01-13-2011 |
20110227362 | CHANNEL FOR SLIDE-ON-ROD VISORS - This invention relates to a vehicle visor, comprising a visor pivot rod, a carrier on the visor pivot rod, a spring mechanism inside the carrier, and an open channel with a first end and a second end, wherein at least a portion of the carrier extends into the interior | 09-22-2011 |
20140152178 | LIGHTING DEVICES - Lighting devices for a vehicle arc disclosed that can include a light emitting diode and control circuitry for the light emitting diode. Also disclosed are circuits for a light emitting diode. Additionally, a method of forming a lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device, circuits, and method can be used, for example, to illuminate the interior of a vehicle. | 06-05-2014 |
Caruthers Coleman Jones, Bingham Farms, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110251754 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECORDING HISTORY OF REFUELING OF VEHICLE USING FLEX FUELS - A vehicle refueling recording system includes a sensor that senses a fuel composition of fuel in a fuel tank of a flex fuel vehicle. A refuel detecting module detects a plurality of refueling events. A refueling history module stores a plurality of data sets in response to the plurality of refueling events. Each of the data sets includes a refuel quantity and at least one of a fuel type and a flex fuel percentage. | 10-13-2011 |
Christopher A. Jones, Benton Harbor, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090193678 | CLOTHES DRYER DRIVE AND BLOWER SYSTEM - An automatic clothes dryer having separately driven drum and blower. | 08-06-2009 |
Christopher M. Jones, Midland, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100135907 | Oral Drug Compliance Monitoring Using Sound Detection - A tablet, pill or capsule containing a material which produces sound waves when the tablet, pill or capsule is exposed to the gastrointestinal system. A two step method for oral drug compliance monitoring. The first step is to ingest a tablet, pill or capsule containing a material which produces sound waves when the tablet, pill or capsule is exposed to the gastrointestinal system of a person. The second step is to detect the sound waves produced when the tablet, pill or capsule is exposed to the gastrointestinal system to confirm that the person has ingested the tablet, pill or capsule. | 06-03-2010 |
20100322859 | ORAL DRUG COMPLIANCE MONITORING USING MAGNETIC-FIELD SENSORS - A method to measure compliance with a pharmaceutical regimen, by the steps of: (a) ingesting a dose of a medication ( | 12-23-2010 |
Curtis M. Jones, Wixom, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120009859 | PARTIAL AIR INLET CONTROL STRATEGY FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - A system and method of selecting air intake between 100% fresh air mode and 100% recirculated air mode for optimum heating/cooling performance, fuel economy and/or high voltage (HV) battery power consumption is disclosed. The system and method includes a partial recirculation control strategy in which the air inlet door is moved progressively to any position by taking into account cooling/heating loads and cabin fogging probability. As cooling/heating loads increase the air inlet door moves toward 100% recirculation mode. As fogging probability increases the air inlet door moves toward 100% fresh air mode. By selectively choosing a position between 100% recirculation and 100% fresh air, fuel economy and/or HV battery power consumption is optimized without compromising passenger comfort or causing fogging on interior glass surfaces. In cooling applications the compressor load is minimized and air conditioning performance is improved due to the reduced evaporator cooling load. The direct result of this improvement is increased fuel economy in the case of the internal combustion vehicle, reduced engine on time in the case of the hybrid electric vehicle (due to reduced HV battery power consumption), and reduced HV battery power consumption in the case of the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and the electric vehicle (EV). In heating applications, as the heating load is reduced the fuel economy of the internal combustion (IC) engine will be improved, the engine on time is reduced in the case of the HEV, and HV battery power consumption is reduced in the case of the EV. | 01-12-2012 |
20120329376 | FLUTTER SUPPRESSION AIRFLOW DISTRIBUTION DOOR - The present invention generally relates to an HVAC door and method of use for an HVAC system in a vehicle, and more specifically to an airflow distribution door for use in a vehicle climate control system configured to suppress flutter of the door. | 12-27-2012 |
20140053590 | VEHICLE AIR HANDLING SYSTEM - A vehicle air handling system includes an air conditioner having an inlet selectively opening to a source of fresh air or recirculated air from within the passenger compartment. A controller switches the source of inlet air to recirculated air under certain conditions in order to optimize system efficiency and component life. | 02-27-2014 |
Darry L. Jones, Southfield, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100154925 | CORD WRAP AND POWER PLUG RECEPTACLE ARRANGEMENT FOR INFLATOR - A temporary mobility kit to minimize or prevent the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant is provided. The temporary mobility kit includes a switch-inflator assembly and a removable sealant assembly. The switch-inflator assembly includes a pump motor and an electrical plug assembly having a cord portion and a plug. The plug is adapted for use in the vehicle's power unit. The housing includes a peripheral channel about which the cord portion of the electrical plug assembly is wrapped when the electrical plug assembly is not in use. A plug-receiving aperture is provided to receive and retain the plug when not in use. | 06-24-2010 |
20110094620 | CORD WRAP AND POWER PLUG RECEPTACLE ARRANGEMENT FOR INFLATOR - A temporary mobility kit to minimize or prevent the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant is provided. The temporary mobility kit includes a switch-inflator assembly and a removable sealant assembly. The switch-inflator assembly includes a pump motor and an electrical plug assembly having a cord portion and a plug. The plug is adapted for use in the vehicle's power unit. The housing includes a peripheral channel about which the cord portion of the electrical plug assembly is wrapped when the electrical plug assembly is not in use. A plug-receiving aperture is provided to receive and retain the plug when not in use. | 04-28-2011 |
Darryl L. Jones, Southfield, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090050232 | Switch and hose-valve connection arrangement for vehicle temporary mobility kit - A temporary mobility kit to minimize or prevent the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant is provided. The temporary mobility kit includes a switch-inflator assembly and a removable sealant assembly. The switch-inflator assembly includes an air inflator and an associated hose for inflating a tire. The switch-inflator assembly further includes a diverter switch, a power-on, power-off switch, and an air pressure gauge. The diverter switch is a user-operated switch which moves an associated diverter valve between an air inflation function and a sealing function. The sealant assembly includes a sealant hose having a sealant tire valve connector. Electrical wires are provided in operative association with the sealant hose and electrically connect the sealant tire valve connector and the sealant assembly. A circuit arrangement is provided which prevents the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant through a logic arrangement which includes a reset circuit. | 02-26-2009 |
20090053924 | CORD WRAP AND POWER PLUG RECEPTACLE ARRANGEMENT FOR INFLATOR - A temporary mobility kit to minimize or prevent the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant is provided. The temporary mobility kit includes a switch-inflator assembly and a removable sealant assembly. The switch-inflator assembly includes a pump motor and an electrical plug assembly having a cord portion and a plug. The plug is adapted for use in the vehicle's power unit. The housing includes a peripheral channel about which the cord portion of the electrical plug assembly is wrapped when the electrical plug assembly is not in use. A plug-receiving aperture is provided to receive and retain the plug when not in use. | 02-26-2009 |
20090193937 | SEALANT BOTTLE SNAP-IN FEATURE FOR VEHICLE TEMPORARY MOBILITY KIT - A temporary mobility kit directed to a release arrangement for selectively releasing a sealant bottle from the base of the kit is provided. The temporary mobility kit includes a removable sealant bottle and a kit base. A recessed release button is provided in the kit base. The release button is part of a slidable retaining member which is slidably fitted to a snap-in ring assembly. The snap-in ring assembly is fitted to the kit base. An oval-shaped opening is defined in the slidable retaining member. Resilient members are provided to resist movement of the slidable retaining member. The sealant bottle has a base on which a locking collar is formed. The locking collar can be passed through the oval-shaped opening of the slidable retaining member and is locked into position therewith. The slidable retaining member is ordinarily in a locked or retaining position to hold the sealant bottle in place. A release tool is provided for manipulation of the recessed release button. When the release tool is pressed against the recessed release button, the slidable retaining member is moved from its locking position to its unlocking position, and the sealant bottle is released therefrom. | 08-06-2009 |
20110073214 | Temporary Mobility Kit With Inadvertant Flow Prevention Techniques - The present disclosure relates to temporary mobility kits that repair punctured tires. Some embodiments of the kit include an air compressor; a sealant assembly selectively connected to the pump; a sealant hose in the sealant assembly, configured to connect the air compressor to a tire valve; and a first circuit configured to assess a connection condition. | 03-31-2011 |
20120167720 | TEMPORARY MOBILITY KIT WITH INADVERTENT FLOW PREVENTION TECHNIQUES - The present disclosure relates to a temporary mobility kit for repairing tires, including: an air compressor; a sealant assembly selectively connected to the air compressor; a sealant hose in the sealant assembly, configured to connect the air compressor to a tire valve; and a first circuit configured to assess a connection condition. | 07-05-2012 |
20130081736 | CORD WRAP AND POWER PLUG RECEPTACLE ARRANGEMENT FOR INFLATOR - A temporary mobility kit to minimize or prevent the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant is provided. The temporary mobility kit includes a switch-inflator assembly and a removable sealant assembly. The switch-inflator assembly includes a pump motor and an electrical plug assembly having a cord portion and a plug. The plug is adapted for use in the vehicle's power unit. The housing includes a peripheral channel about which the cord portion of the electrical plug assembly is wrapped when the electrical plug assembly is not in use. A plug-receiving aperture is provided to receive and retain the plug when not in use. | 04-04-2013 |
20130248046 | TEMPORARY MOBILITY KIT WITH INADVERTENT FLOW PREVENTION TECHNIQUES - The present disclosure relates to a temporary mobility kit for repairing tires, including: an air compressor; a sealant assembly selectively connected to the air compressor; a sealant hose in the sealant assembly, configured to connect the air compressor to a tire valve; and a first circuit configured to assess a connection condition. | 09-26-2013 |
David K. Jones, Grand Rapids, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110315053 | LOAD COMPENSATOR FOR HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TABLE - A table assembly, the assembly comprising a first member having a length dimension parallel to a substantially vertical extension axis, a second member supported by the first member for sliding motion along the extension axis between at least an extended position and a retracted position, the second member forming an internal passageway, a table top mounted to one end of one of the first and second members, a spring that generates a variable spring force that depends at least in part on the degree of spring loading, the spring having first and second ends, aligned substantially parallel to the vertical extension axis, located at least partially within the internal passage formed by the second member and linked to each of the first and second members and a rotatable cam member engaged with the spring, the cam member and spring applying a force between the first and second members tending to drive the second member into the extended position, the cam member rotating around an axis as the second member moves between the extended and retracted positions, the rate of cam member rotation changing in a non-linear fashion as the second member moves toward the extended position. | 12-29-2011 |
Dean M. Jones, Columbus Twp., MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090008878 | Archery game - A game having a supporting frame over which is draped a cover and a netting with the cover and netting catching and retaining arrows shot into the target or cover. The target may be designed to replicate a dart board. | 01-08-2009 |
Dennis Jones, Stevensville, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090260181 | Caster - In one embodiment, a caster has a horn having a first side with a first raceway, a second side with a second raceway, and a stem. At least one bearing may be located in the stem and a stem seal is removably positioned to substantially cover the at least one bearing. Also, a wheel assembly has an axle whereby a first end of the axle is positioned within the first raceway and a second end of the axle is positioned in the second raceway. Yet other forms of the invention will be suited for specific applications. | 10-22-2009 |
Dennis E. Jones, Stevensville, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090019669 | POSITIVE WHEEL LOCKING MECHANISM - A locking mechanism system for a caster or similar wheeled device. The subject caster or the like is provided with a wheel containing a plurality of detents or grooves that is mounted to a fork having an aperture. The locking mechanism is mounted to the fork such that a retractable locking pin may move in and out of the aperture. A slidable lever, containing an internal cam moves the spring biased locking pin between an unlocked and locked position such that the locking pin engages the wheel detents in the locked position, thus preventing the wheel from rotating. | 01-22-2009 |
Donald R. Jones, Troy, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090271138 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A VIRTUAL TEST CELL - A method for calibrating a physical test cell includes the steps of: determining a set of inputs to be provided to the physical test cell based in part on a set of historical test data; providing the inputs to the physical test cell and receiving a set of outputs associated therewith, wherein the providing includes implementing a sequential space filling sampling procedure to substantially cover a region defined by the set of historical values; creating a virtual test cell comprising one or more response surfaces based on the set of outputs; and interrogating the virtual test cell to determine a calibration relationship between at least one of the inputs and at least one of the outputs. Smooth Kriging may be used to determine the virtual test cell. | 10-29-2009 |
Earnee Yasha Jones, Ypsilanti, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100161176 | INTERFACE FOR CYCLING THROUGH AND SELECTIVELY CHOOSING A MODE OF A VEHICLE FUNCTION - A system and method for cycling through and selectively choosing one of a number of predetermined modes of a vehicle function. The system includes an interface. The predetermined number of modes are arranged in a cyclic arrangement, wherein each mode is in a fixed relationship with the others. The interface is operable to index through the cyclic arrangement to return to the initial mode. The interface includes an interface body and a display. The display includes a plurality of indicators which indicate which vehicle system is being actuated. The interface is operable to cycle through and selectively choose one of a number of predetermined modes of the vehicle's ventilation system using the same motion. In a preferred embodiment, the interface is a button, which upon pressing indexes through a predetermined cyclic arrangement of predetermined modes and actuates the selected predetermined mode. | 06-24-2010 |
20110063123 | Vehicle Console Display Buttons and Vehicle Consoles Incorporating the Same - Display buttons and vehicle consoles include etched lenses operable to diffract light provided by a light source within a vehicle console such that the light emitted from the display button diverges from the first pathway within the button housing into a secondary pathway outside of the display button. | 03-17-2011 |
20110084509 | VEHICLE HVAC CONTROL PANEL RECEPTACLES AND HVAC CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLIES - A receptacle for receiving an HVAC control panel of a vehicle includes a frame and at least one unlocking lever. The frame may define an opening for receiving the HVAC control panel. The at least one unlocking lever may include a handle portion, a shoulder and a tapered portion. The tapered portion pivotally connects the at least one unlocking lever to an underside of the frame while the handle portion may extend from the tapered portion such that, when the handle portion is actuated, the at least one unlocking lever may be elastically flexible with respect to the frame. The shoulder portion is disposed on the at least one unlocking lever between the handle portion and the tapered portion and is operable to engage and retain the HVAC control panel in the frame when the HVAC control panel is inserted into the frame. | 04-14-2011 |
20120330507 | INTERFACE FOR CYCLING THROUGH AND SELECTIVELY CHOOSING A MODE OF A VEHICLE FUNCTION - A system and method for cycling through and selectively choosing one of a number of predetermined modes of a vehicle function. The system includes an interface. The predetermined number of modes are arranged in a cyclic arrangement, wherein each mode is in a fixed relationship with the others. The interface is operable to index through the cyclic arrangement to return to the initial mode. The interface includes an interface body and a display. The display includes a plurality of indicators which indicate which vehicle system is being actuated. The interface is operable to cycle through and selectively choose one of a number of predetermined modes of the vehicle's ventilation system using the same motion. In a preferred embodiment, the interface is a button, which upon pressing indexes through a predetermined cyclic arrangement of predetermined modes and actuates the selected predetermined mode. | 12-27-2012 |
Eric T. Jones, Clarkston, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090220833 | Fuel Cell Device - A fuel cell device ( | 09-03-2009 |
Frederick E. Jones, Grand Rapids, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110098125 | GOLF SWING TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD - A golf swing aid apparatus includes a base forming a sound chamber, a cover pivoted to the base, and a noisemaker configured to actuate a clicker in the base when the cover is released. The present apparatus provides a click noise immediately prior to ball impact during a golfer's swing, thus providing feedback on synchronized timing of the swing. The feedback is real time, and is of a nature whereby a golfer can recognize its feedback without disrupting the golf swing itself. The apparatus can be anchored using golf ball tees, and an accessory used that helps alignment of the golfer's stance. Notably, the present apparatus can be used in a variety of sports with a swing where weight transfer is important, such as softball and baseball. | 04-28-2011 |
Fred L. Jones, Canton, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140109469 | PROCESS FOR MINIMIZING DIOXIN FORMATION DURING WASTE AND BIOMASS UTILIZATION - A process for the production of high quality synthetic coal from biomass or urban waste, while effectively reducing its potential for dioxin production. The feedstock is first sorted to remove recyclable inorganic materials. After size reduction, the feedstock is pyrolyzed at a temperature range of 500 to 600° F. (260-315° C.), in a high capacity, continuous mixer reactor, using in-situ viscous shear heating of the waste materials, to produce a highly uniform, granular synthetic fuel product similar in energy content, storage and handling characteristics to, but much cleaner burning than, natural coal. The process effectively destroys dioxins and other chlorinated hydrocarbons that may be present in the feedstock, while removing and sequestering chlorine as alkali salts. | 04-24-2014 |
Gregg Jones, Owosso, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120177476 | TURBOCHARGER OPERATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method of operating a turbocharger apparatus on an internal combustion engine, having a first oil circuit and a second oil circuit, includes steps of sensing a plurality of engine operating parameters via a plurality of sensors associated with the internal combustion engine; providing oil to the engine from the first oil circuit at a first pressure level; controlling operation of the second oil circuit for said engine via an electronic control unit, based on the sensed engine operating parameters; and applying a variable hydraulic preload to said first and second bearing assemblies via the operation of the second oil circuit, wherein oil from the second oil circuit is provided at a second pressure level which is different from the first pressure level. A system usable for carrying out such method is also described. | 07-12-2012 |
Jeff Jones, Battle Creek, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100193303 | BRAKE SPIDER WELDMENT AND ANCHOR PIN ASSEMBLY - An improved brake spider and anchor pin assembly in which weight, cost, manufacture, axle installation and maintenance is improved over prior brake spider designs. The improved brake spider is built up from light weight, relatively inexpensive stampings which are joined together, for example by welding, to form a strong built-up brake spider component. In one embodiment, two steel stampings formed with flanges and stamped strengthening ribs are welded together to form a hollow, structure which has the strength to withstand high brake force loads and large numbers of brake cycles. The built up brake spider may include one or more captured inserts in the form of anchor pin assemblies and a brake actuator rod pass-through support. The anchor pin insert may be in the form of a trunion having a middle section with a greater diameter than corresponding holes in the shell plates to preclude axial motion. | 08-05-2010 |
Jeffrey Jones, Ann Arbor, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120291769 | Roof-mounted water heater - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to water heaters adapted to be mounted on or proximate the roof of a structure such as a building (e.g., residential home, commercial building, etc.). The liquid to be heated can be water, or other liquid, in different example embodiments. In certain example embodiments, at least one vacuum insulated glass (VIG) unit is provided as part of the water heater structure in order to help preserve heat that has been absorbed and/or generated. | 11-22-2012 |
Jeffrey A. Jones, Ann Arbor, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120304696 | STATIC PLASMA GRID EVACUATION TECHNIQUES FOR VACUUM INSULATING GLASS (VIG) UNITS - A thermally insulating panel (e.g., vacuum IG window unit) includes first and second opposing substrates spaced apart from one another by a plurality of spacers. A low pressure space is defined between the substrates, and is hermetically sealed off by at least one edge seal. During evacuation of the space, a plasma is ignited within the space via a static grid assembly in order to reduce the time needed to evacuate the space down and/or to help remove debris from within the space to the desired low pressure. | 12-06-2012 |
20130074445 | VACUUM INSULATING GLASS (VIG) UNIT PUMP-OUT TUBE PROTECTING TECHNIQUES, AND/OR VIG UNITS INCORPORATING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to techniques for protecting the pump-out tubes of vacuum insulating glass (VIG) units. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to techniques for protecting a pump-out tube of a VIG unit by providing a cap around the tube, with the cap and the tube being mechanically separated from one another. In certain example embodiments, the cap and an outer surface of the substrate in which the pump-out tube is located are connected to one another via an adhesive (e.g., a double-sided tape or other adhesive). The mechanical separation or isolation as between the cap and the tube may help protect the potentially fragile glass pump-out tube, in that forces imparted to the cap preferably would be buffered from and generally not transferred to the tube. | 03-28-2013 |
20130292000 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING VACUUM INSULATED GLASS (VIG) WINDOW UNIT INCLUDING CLEANING CAVITY THEREOF - A method and apparatus for cleaning a cavity of a vacuum insulated glass window assembly is provided in which a cleaning gas mixture of or including ozone is introduced into the cavity of the vacuum insulated glass assembly and allowed to react with residual materials, such as, for example, hydrocarbons and/or polymers. Reacted hydrocarbons and/or polymers are then removed from the vacuum cavity along with any residual cleaning gas mixture. The cleaning method is preferably performed at substantially ambient temperatures or at least temperatures below about 250° C. The ozone cleaning cycle may be repeated multiple times and followed by additional purges with other gases, such as for example nitrogen. Additional energy may be provided by heating, RF plasma; corona discharge, UV lamp, and/or the like. | 11-07-2013 |
20130302542 | VACUUM INSULATED GLASS (VIG) WINDOW UNIT INCLUDING PUMP-OUT TUBE PROTECTION RING AND/OR CAP AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - A vacuum insulated glass (VIG) assembly is provided with a protective ring surrounding a portion of a glass pump-out tube extending beyond an outer surface of one of the glass substrates that form the vacuum insulated glass assembly. The vacuum insulated glass assembly may further include a laminated glass substrate in which a hole is formed to accommodate the protective ring and/or pump-out tube portion, wherein the protective ring protects the glass pump-out tube from damage during a lamination process. In addition, a cap may be provided over the laminated substrate to cover the hole in the laminated substrate and further cover the protective ring and sealed pump-out tube. | 11-14-2013 |
20140007396 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING VACUUM INSULATED GLASS (VIG) WINDOW UNIT IN EXISTING WINDOW SASH - A method and apparatus for enabling a vacuum insulated glass (VIG) window to be substituted for and/or replace a non-vacuum insulated glass window in an existing window assembly frame structure is disclosed. A width of a VIG window is substantially less than that of existing non-vacuum insulated glass (IG) windows (e.g., a double, triple or quad pane windows). A replacement stop is provided that compensates for the difference between the larger width of a non-vacuum insulated glass window and a VIG window which has a smaller width, thereby enabling the VIG window to be easily and cost effectively installed in existing window configurations originally intended for non-vacuum insulated glass windows. The replacement stop may be used in the manufacture of VIG window units and/or to replace existing and/or already installed non-vacuum insulated glass windows | 01-09-2014 |
20140069034 | SPACER SYSTEM FOR INSTALLING VACUUM INSULATED GLASS (VIG) WINDOW UNIT IN WINDOW FRAME DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE THICKER IG WINDOW UNIT - A vacuum insulated glass (VIG) window unit installation configuration and method for installing a VIG window unit in a window frame that was designed to accommodate at least a thicker IG (insulating glass/integrated glass) window unit(s). The VIG window unit may be supported on a first side by a first stop portion of the frame and on a second side by a second stop portion of the frame. A spacer structure is provided along at least one side of the VIG window unit between the VIG window unit and at least one of the first and second stop portions, the spacer structure including at least one hollow area surrounded by a solid portion when viewed cross sectionally. | 03-13-2014 |
20140072735 | SPACER SYSTEM FOR INSTALLING VACUUM INSULATED GLASS (VIG) WINDOW UNIT IN WINDOW FRAME DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE THICKER IG WINDOW UNIT - A vacuum insulated glass (VIG) window unit installation configuration and method for installing a VIG window unit in a window frame that was designed to accommodate at least a thicker IG (insulating glass/integrated glass) window unit(s). The VIG window unit may be supported on a first side by a first stop portion of the frame and on a second side by a second stop portion of the frame. A spacer structure is provided along at least one side of the VIG window unit between the VIG window unit and at least one of the first and second stop portions. | 03-13-2014 |
Jeffrey L. Jones, Battle Creek, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130024154 | Method and System for Evaluating Characteristics of an S-cam - A system and method for evaluating characteristics of an S-cam are provided. The inventive method includes the step of obtaining angle values and displacement values indicative of an angle of rotation of the S-cam and displacement of a cam follower caused by rotation of a lobe of the S-cam. The method further includes the step of determining a profile for the lobe of the S-cam responsive to the angle values and the displacement values. The method further includes the steps of computing a deviation of the profile from a desired profile for the lobe of the S-cam and determining a rate of change in the deviation of the profile. In addition, the system and method may evaluate characteristics such as the concentricity of the S-cam and power transfer characteristics of the S-cam. | 01-24-2013 |
Johnnie L. Jones, Pierson, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100193624 | Decoiler with lockable control post swivel junction - A decoiler for spooled strip and wire materials includes a motorized platform for supporting a coiled spool of material on a base. An upstanding control post has a guide which feeds material from the spool to a metal forming machine under predetermined tension. A horizontal support arm mounted on the base has an outer end supporting the control post. A lockable swivel joint pivotally connects the support arm with the base to shift the same between a wide variety of different feed positions, and includes a lock that retains the control post in a selected feed position. | 08-05-2010 |
20120005856 | HEATED WIPER BLADE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND THE LIKE - A heated wiper blade for motor vehicles includes an elongated flexible beam and a heating element extending along the beam. The heating element may be configured to provide increased heat at the central portion of the blade and at the opposite ends of the blade. The flexible beam may include curved end portions and a flat or reduced curvature central portion. The heating element is preferably covered and sealed off to prevent loss of heat energy. | 01-12-2012 |
20120019087 | Magnetic Electron Exciter and Methods - A magnetic electron exciter includes a rotor adapted to be rotated within a selected range of rotational speeds, and having a plurality of magnets mounted therein selected distances from the rotational axis of the rotor. A plurality of coils are positioned adjacent to the rotor, whereby rotation of the rotor creates an electrical current in the coils. First and second electrodes are spaced apart a determined distance, and are electrically connected with the coils to create an arc between the electrodes when the rotor is rotated relative to the coils. The magnetic electron exciter can be used as a non-contact brake for machines, such as motor vehicles, wind turbines and the like. | 01-26-2012 |
20130193129 | HEATED WIPER BLADE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND THE LIKE - A heated wiper blade for motor vehicles includes an elongated flexible beam and a heating element extending along the beam. The heating element may be configured to provide increased heat at the central portion of the blade and at the opposite ends of the blade. The heating element is comprised of an electrical conductor material that varies the amperage drawn between hot and cold ambient temperature operation. The flexible beam may include curved end portions and a flat or reduced curvature central portion. The heating element is preferably covered and sealed off to prevent loss of heat energy. | 08-01-2013 |
Jonathon M. Jones, Flat Rock, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130336790 | High Volume Low Speed Fan - An HVLS fan system uses STOL technology for airfoils and angle of attack thus optimizing air movement efficiency and reducing drag. The HVLS fan system includes wingtip fence end caps to the airfoils for improving efficiency by reducing drag. The HVLS fan system also includes an interconnection of the airfoils to a securing plate thus providing a failsafe and reduced potential for damage or injury resulting from failure of the connection between the airfoil array and a drive unit such as an electric motor and associated gearing. | 12-19-2013 |
Kyle Jones, Thompsonville, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120255782 | SONIC DRILL HEAD - A sonic drill head comprising an outer housing, an isolation system, a sine generator and a spindle. The sine generator generates a linear sinusoidal vibration force through the rotation of a plurality of eccentric masses. The sine generator is configured to translate the linear sinusoidal force to the spindle in a direction corresponding to the spindle's axis of rotation. The sine generator supports the spindle within the housing such that the spindle is free to rotate about the spindle axis. The spindle is generally a hollow tube section thereby allowing the passage of drilling fluid, mud, cuttings, and/or tooling. The isolation system generally reduces the transfer of the vibration force generated by the sine generator to the outer housing, yet is able to transfer an applied thrust force from the outer housing to the sine generator. | 10-11-2012 |
Marie-Christine G. Jones, Bingham Farms, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100299022 | METHOD OF INFORMING DEALER SERVICE OPERATION AND CUSTOMER OF VEHICLE MISFUELING IN NON-FLEX FUEL VEHICLES - An engine control system comprises a fuel composition module, a comparison module, and a memory module. The fuel composition module determines a fuel composition and an amount of undesired fuel in the fuel composition. The comparison module compares the amount of undesired fuel to a misfueling threshold. The memory module records a misfueling event based on the comparison. | 11-25-2010 |
Mark E. Jones, Midland, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080275279 | Oxidative Halogenation of C1 Hydrocarbons to Halogenated C1 Hydrocarbons - An oxidative halogenation process involving contacting methane, a C | 11-06-2008 |
20110201841 | OXIDATIVE MONO-HALOGENATION OF METHANE - Oxidatively halogenate methane by placing a feedstream that comprises methane, a source of halogen, a source of oxygen and, optionally, a source of diluent gas in contact with a first catalyst (e.g. a solid super acid or a solid super base) that has greater selectivity to methyl halide and carbon monoxide than to methylene halide, trihalomethane or carbon tetrahalide. Improve overall selectivity to methyl halide by using a second catalyst that converts at least part of the feedstream to a mixture of methyl halide, methylene halide, trihalomethane, carbon tetrahalide and unreacted oxygen, and placing that mixture in contact with the first catalyst which converts at least a portion of the methylene halide, trihalomethane and carbon tetrahalide to carbon monoxide, hydrogen halide and water. | 08-18-2011 |
20110268648 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCTION OF DICHLORINE - The present disclosure provides a process and a system for producing dichlorine (Cl | 11-03-2011 |
Mark T. Jones, Troy, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130167871 | Car Wash Air Dryer Blower Flow Restrictor Arrangement And Method - Stacked inner and outer discs are mounted over an air blower inlet opening of each blower in a car wash system drying zone with matched sets of radial slots and spokes formed in each disc. An actuator rotates one disc between positions in which the set of slots in one disc is aligned with the set of slots in the other disc to allow air flow into the blower inlet to dry a car in the dryer zone to a position in which the set of spokes overlie the set of slots in the other disc to thereby block inlet air flow to reduce the load on a blower motor when a car is not in the dryer zone. | 07-04-2013 |
Mary Ann Jones, Midland, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090189321 | Thermoplastic composition and use for large parison blow molding applications - A polymeric blend composition, and method of using same for large parison blow molding applications, comprising greater than about 50 parts by weight of a carbonate polymer component (e.g., a branched polycarbonate having a weight average molecular weight (M | 07-30-2009 |
20100316823 | THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION AND USE FOR LARGE PARISON BLOW MOLDING APPLICATIONS - A polymeric blend composition, and method of using same for large parison blow molding applications, comprising greater than about 50 parts by weight of a carbonate polymer component (e.g., a branched polycarbonate having a weight average molecular weight (M | 12-16-2010 |
20110040035 | Low Gloss Mass Polymerized Rubber-Modified Monovinylidene Aromatic Copolymer Composition - Disclosed is a mass polymerized rubber-modified monovinylidene aromatic copolymer composition with an excellent balance of aesthetic, physical and mechanical properties, in particular good impact with low consistent gloss across an injection molded textured part, and a method for preparing such a composition. | 02-17-2011 |
20120101232 | VACUUM THERMOFORMED, EXTRUDED SHEETING WITH IMPROVED REDUCED GLOSS - The present invention is directed to an elastomer composition having at least two phases, one phase comprising a very low density polyethylene “VLDPE” component and another phase comprising a propylene polymer component wherein the propylene polymer component comprises at least one branched polypropylene and the VLDPE phase is continuous. Preferably, the VLDPE component has a melt tan delta between about 0.7 and 8 as measured by parallel plate rheometer at 0.1 radians per second, 180° C., and 10 percent strain; and the ratio of the melt tan delta of the VLDPE to the melt tan delta of the propylene component is from 0.5 to 4. The invention also provides a method of making such compositions, and to low gloss articles prepared from the same. The inventive compositions are particularly suitable for fabricating thermoformed sheeting with reduced gloss, most preferably employed as a skin in a composite interior automotive article comprising a shaped article and a negative thermoformed shaped skin or as non-carpet automotive flooring. | 04-26-2012 |
Michael E. Jones, Lake Orion, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110089352 | OVERMOLDED OR PRESSED-IN SLEEVE FOR HYDRAULIC ROUTING OF SOLENOID - A valve having a metal insert with a fluid passage formed in the metal insert. A composite valve body is disposed at least partially around the metal insert and having at least one port in fluid communication with the fluid passage with the metal insert. A valve member is partially disposed in the metal insert and operable to control the fluid flow through the fluid passage of the metal insert and parts of the valve body. | 04-21-2011 |
20110303861 | SOLENOID ACTUATED HYDRAULIC VALVE FOR USE IN AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A hydraulic valve assembly ( | 12-15-2011 |
20120018656 | DIE CAST SLEEVE WITH STABILITY ENHANCEMENT FEATURES OCCUPYING A SMALL PACKAGE SPACE - In a preferred embodiment, the present solenoid control valve is provided which has a valve sleeve having upper and lower feedback chambers which are connected to control pressure by an exterior surface longitudinal slot or slots. | 01-26-2012 |
20140239211 | OVERMOLDED OR PRESSED-IN SLEEVE FOR HYDRAULIC ROUTING OF SOLENOID - A valve having a metal insert with a fluid passage formed in the metal insert. A composite valve body is disposed at least partially around the metal insert and having at least one port in fluid communication with the fluid passage with the metal insert. A valve member is partially disposed in the metal insert and operable to control the fluid flow through the fluid passage of the metal insert and parts of the valve body. | 08-28-2014 |
20150041693 | ONE-WAY PRESSURE ACTIVATED PISTON SEAL - A solenoid actuated valve ( | 02-12-2015 |
Michael E. Jones, Royal Oak, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090050829 | Low leak poppet solenoid - A dual poppet low leak variable bleed solenoid valve, including a solenoid portion with an adjustable end cap disposed through the solenoid. Exhaust ports are disposed about the end cap. A hydraulic portion has a valve housing that is connectable to the solenoid portion. The hydraulic portion has a control volume formed within, and a supply port is connected through the valve housing. A valve shaft is slidably disposed through the solenoid portion and extends longitudinally into the hydraulic portion. A first end of the valve shaft terminates in the solenoid portion forming a primary valve, and a second end of the valve shaft terminates in the hydraulic portion forming a secondary valve. The valve shaft further has a hollow channel disposed through the valve shaft to allow the passage of a fluid medium between the first end and second end of the valve shaft. | 02-26-2009 |
20120085436 | HYDRAULIC VALVE FOR USE IN A CONTROL MODULE OF AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A hydraulic valve assembly ( | 04-12-2012 |
Michael P. Jones, Milford, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130316853 | GOLFING ACCESSORY HOLDER - A holder for golf accessories. The holder has a mounting platform with front and back surfaces, two side edges and top and bottom edges and a platform that is detachably attachable to a golf shoe. The top edge defines an opening for receiving a divot repair tool. A bottom edge defines an attachment region to which a ball marker can be detachably secured. The front face supports multiple tees and a ball marker. The back face is secured to a support surface, such as a shoe, a belt, or a waistband. | 11-28-2013 |
Mickey Jones, Westland, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120286537 | FOLDING ARMREST - A vehicle folding armrest assembly having a vehicle door movable within a door frame and having an armrest that is operable between a deployed position and a stowed position. A catch mechanism is movable between an interference position, wherein the catch mechanism supports the armrest in the deployed position against a spring force, and a non-interference position, wherein the catch mechanism is disengaged from the armrest, and the armrest is in the stowed position. An actuator includes a lever that protrudes from the vehicle door. The lever is in abutting contact against the door frame and moves the catch mechanism from the interference position to the non-interference position. | 11-15-2012 |
Nigel G. Jones, Orion, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100082206 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING MOTOR VEHICLE SIDE DOORS FROM COMING INTO CONTACT WITH OBSTACLES - Systems and methods for preventing a motor vehicle side door from coming into contact with an obstacle are provided. One system includes an outside rear view mirror, a camera coupled to the outside rear view mirror, and a controller coupled to the camera. The camera is configured to detect the obstacle and determine the distance between the side door and the obstacle, and the controller is configured to disable the side door if the obstacle is within a threshold distance of the side door. Another system replaces the camera with an ultrasonic sensor to detect the obstacle and determine the distance between the side door and the obstacle. A method includes determining the distance between a plurality of motor vehicle side doors and the obstacle, and automatically disabling each motor vehicle side door that is within a threshold distance of the obstacle. | 04-01-2010 |
20110266419 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING A REFLECTANCE OF MIRROR IN A VEHICLE - Methods and systems are provided for adjusting a reflectance of a mirror of a vehicle. A first sensor measures an ambient light condition outside the vehicle. A second sensor measures a glare from the mirror. A controller identifies a characteristic of the vehicle, and adjusts the reflectance of the mirror based on the characteristic, the ambient light condition, and the glare. | 11-03-2011 |
20130088792 | MOUNT FOR REARVIEW MIRROR - A mount for a rearview mirror includes a base having a bottom surface for adhesive attachment to a windshield glass, a top surface, opposed side surfaces with dovetail walls, and end walls. A mirror mount has dovetail engaging sidewalls that slide onto the dovetail walls of the base. A locking lever is pivotally mounted on the mirror mount and has a cam surface thereon that swings into engagement with the top surface of the base to lock the mirror mount against sliding movement on the base so that the mirror mount is thereby mounted on the base. The locking lever has a handle portion that is flush with a surface of the mirror mount when the cam surface of the locking lever engages with the top surface to provide tactile and visible feedback that the mirror has been properly mounted on the base. | 04-11-2013 |
Patricia A. Jones, West Bloomfield, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100127559 | CHROME-PLATED HUBCAP AND A WHEEL ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A hubcap configured for attachment to a wheel of a vehicle via a plurality of nutcaps that are removably attachable to a plurality of lugnuts of the vehicle includes a chrome-plated body and a standoff. The chrome-plated body defines an inner surface having a sidewall. The standoff is configured to distribute a force, arising during attachment of the plurality of nutcaps to the plurality of lugnuts, through the hubcap to the wheel of the vehicle. The standoff includes a proximal portion spaced apart from the sidewall and a distal portion including a hollow tubular member defining a bore. A wheel assembly configured for attachment to an axle of the vehicle includes the plurality of nutcaps, the wheel, the hubcap, and an insulator configured to protect the hubcap from heat and disposed within the hollow tubular member of the standoff. | 05-27-2010 |
Paul D. Jones, Lansing, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080290122 | Handicap parking permit holder - An apparatus for storing and displaying a handicap parking permit as well as other parking tags on a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a holder member having each of a predetermined shape and a predetermined size and formed of a predetermined material. A pivoting clip member is engageable with a top portion of the holder member and there is a means for securing the pivoting clip member to a vehicle's sun visor. | 11-27-2008 |
Pearl R. Jones, Sterling Heights, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080271585 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TEACHING THE PLAYING OF A STRINGED INSTRUMENT - An apparatus for teaching the playing of an unfretted stringed instrument, such as a violin or viola, is comprised of a clip and a guide member. The clip is adapted to be releasably attachable to the neck of the instrument near its body. The guide member extends from the clip. The guide member is sized, shaped and positioned to require the player to maintain a substantially straight hand, arm and wrist alignment when playing the instrument. If the player's string hand and wrist are improperly bent while playing the instrument, the player will feel interference from the apparatus. The apparatus is used to teach proper hand, finger, wrist and arm alignment to a student. | 11-06-2008 |
Peggy E. Jones, Saginaw, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090276166 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO PREDICT FATIGUE LIFE IN ALUMINUM CASTINGS - Methods and systems of predicting fatigue life in aluminum castings that combines extreme values of both casting flaws and microstructures with multiscale life models. The multiscale life models account for differing fatigue crack initiation based on the size scale of the defect and microstructure features, including provisions for generally millimeter scale casting flaws, generally micrometer scale second phase particles by cracking or debonding, or submicrometer scale dislocation interactions with precipitates which form persistent slip bands. In the presence of casting flaws, the fatigue initiation life is negligible and the total fatigue life is spent in propagation of a fatigue crack from such flaws. In the absence of casting flaws, however, the total fatigue life is spent in both crack initiation and propagation, except for the case where fatigue cracks initiate from large second phase particles in a coarse microstructure. The extreme values of casting flaws, second phase particles, mean free path through an aluminum matrix or grain sizes are obtained from extreme value statistics when two or three dimensional sizes of casting flaws and microstructure features are provided by either direct measurement or analytical prediction. The upper bound flaw or microstructure feature size is calculated by extreme value statistics. | 11-05-2009 |
20100030537 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PREDICTING VERY HIGH CYCLE FATIGUE PROPERTIES IN METAL ALLOYS - A system and method for predicting fatigue life in metal alloys for very high cycle fatigue applications. The system and method are especially useful for cast metal alloys, such as cast aluminum alloys, where a fatigue endurance limit is either non-existent or hard to discern. Fatigue properties, such as fatigue strength in the very high cycle fatigue region, are based on a modified random fatigue limit model, where the very high cycle fatigue strength and infinite life fatigue strength are refined to take into consideration the sizes of the discontinuities and microstructure constituents since the fatigue life scatter depends upon the presence of discontinuities and microstructure constituents. The sizes of the discontinuities and microstructure constituents that can initiate fatigue cracks can be determined with extreme value statistics, then input to the modified random fatigue limit model. | 02-04-2010 |
20120232685 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPUTATIONALLY DEVELOPING MANUFACTURABLE AND DURABLE CAST COMPONENTS - A method and system for optimizing a simulated casting of a light weight alloy component. The simulation includes passing component design data through various computational modules relating to casting designs, process modeling and optimization, material microstructure and defects and product performance. Variations in microstructure and defects across various very small size scales are extended to increasingly larger scales to permit structural performance calculations of the cast component to take such non-uniformities into consideration. At least some of the modules employ an expert system-based approach to achieve the optimized results. The results can be compared to end user needs to determine if redesign of the part geometry or manufacturing process is needed. | 09-13-2012 |
Stanley D. Jones, Constantine, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120118512 | AIR COOLED SPACER FOR MULTI-BLADE ABRADING WHEEL - An abrading wheel such as a rasp hub for use in tire retreading machines includes two generally circular end, or side, plates with plural spaced mounting pins extending between and coupled to the two spaced plates. Rasp blades arranged in stacks which are arranged end-to-end about the wheel's circular circumference. Disposed between and engaging each pair of adjacent blades is a spacer, which is also attached to the mounting pins. Each spacer is curved lengthwise to match the curvature of the blades and includes plural spaced upper and lower recesses disposed immediately adjacent to its pair of adjacent blades to allow air to freely pass over the entire length of each blade as the hub is rotated at high speed to dissipate heat from the blades during operation for increased blade reliability and longevity. | 05-17-2012 |
Stephen L. Jones, Clio, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130220567 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRALLY SERIALIZING A CAST PART - A method of serializing a cast part includes providing a mold for a metal casting, with the mold including an inner face partially defining a part cavity; laser engraving a representation of the two-dimensional data matrix into the inner face of the mold; and forming a serialized part by pouring molten metal into the part cavity of the mold, where the molten metal fills the part cavity including the engraved representation of the two-dimensional data matrix. The two-dimensional data matrix being generated by an electronic controller and includes error correcting information and part identifying information. | 08-29-2013 |
20150055858 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLOR RECOGNITION IN COMPUTER VISION SYSTEMS - A color recognition method includes determining a predefined set of colors within a color space and storing the predefined set of colors in a memory; determining a desired color selected from the predefined set of colors; receiving an image; filtering the image with a processor to produce a filtered image substantially comprising only the predefined set of colors; and determining whether the desired color is present within the image. | 02-26-2015 |
Stephen P. Jones, Commerce, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080222857 | Apparatus and Methods for Clamping A Window - A lift plate for holding a window pane is disclosed which may include a clamp operable to grasp a window pane with a grasping force responsive to a force of insertion of the window pane into the clamp; and a reinforcement system operable to follow a movement of at least a portion of the clamp and to prevent retraction of the clamp from a grasping position with respect to the window pane. | 09-18-2008 |
Steve Jones, Holt, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090039791 | Entryway lighting system - A disclosed entryway lighting system generally includes (a) a door assembly comprising a frame; (b) one or more high-intensity light fixtures mounted within the frame; (c) a power supply electrically connected in a circuit to the light fixtures; (d) a temperature sensor; and, (e) an electrical switch coupled to the temperature sensor and electrically connected to the circuit, the electrical switch having a cut-off temperature above which the light fixtures are turned off. The lighting system improves the visibility, aesthetic appearance, and security of a door mounted in the door assembly. The combination of the temperature sensor and the electrical switch provides an element of safety against excess heat generation and build-up that can result from the use of high-intensity lights. | 02-12-2009 |
Thomas N. Jones, Pinckney, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090054604 | ISOCYANATO TERMINATED PRECURSOR AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A method of making an isocyanato terminated precursor for polyurethane is disclosed. The method comprises heating an isocyanate containing about two or more isocyanato groups per molecule at a temperature of up to 80 degrees Celsius and at a pressure of about 1 atmosphere. The method further comprises mixing a modified vegetable oil comprising about two or more hydroxyl groups per molecule with the isocyanate at a molar equivalent ratio of at least 2:1 isocyanate to vegetable oil for a predetermined time period to form the isocyanato terminated precursor. | 02-26-2009 |
20090054611 | HYDROXYL TERMINATED PRECURSOR AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A method of making a hydroxyl terminated precursor for polyurethane is disclosed. The method comprises heating a vegetable oil-polyol mixture of modified vegetable oil containing about two or more hydroxyl groups per molecule and a polyether polyol having about two or more hydroxyl groups per molecule at a temperature of at least about 25 degrees Celsius and at a pressure of about 1 atmosphere. The mixture has a hydroxyl equivalent ratio of about 1:1 vegetable oil to polyol. The method further comprises mixing for at least about 10 minutes an isocyanate containing about two or more isocyanato groups per molecule at least about 25 degrees Celsius to the vegetable oil-polyol mixture at a molar equivalent ratio of at least 2:1 vegetable oil-polyol mixture to isocyanate to react the isocyanate with the mixture to form the hydroxyl terminated precursor. | 02-26-2009 |
Thomas N. Jones, Pickney, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100160593 | ISOCYANATO TERMINATED PRECURSOR AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A method of making an isocyanato terminated precursor for polyurethane is disclosed. The method comprises heating an isocyanate containing about two or more isocyanato groups per molecule at a temperature of up to 80 degrees Celsius and at a pressure of about 1 atmosphere. The method further comprises mixing a modified vegetable oil comprising about two or more hydroxyl groups per molecule with the isocyanate at a molar equivalent ratio of at least 2:1 isocyanate to vegetable oil for a predetermined time period to form the isocyanato terminated precursor. | 06-24-2010 |
Thomas S. Jones, Kalamazoo, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100159085 | Method of extending color life of modified atmosphere packaged fresh red meat using labiatae plant extracts - The color life of modified atmosphere packaged fresh red meat is extended by contacting the fresh red meat with an extract of a | 06-24-2010 |
20100197812 | Compositions and methods for enhancing the stability of foods, beverages, nutritional supplements and cosmetics - The present invention provides metal-chelating or sequestering antioxidant compositions, derived from edible herbs, spices, fruits, vegetables and/or grains, useful for incorporating into foods, beverages, nutritional supplements and cosmetics for the purpose of enhancing the stability of said food, beverage or cosmetic. This invention provides processes for preparing these antioxidant, stability-enhancing compositions. | 08-05-2010 |
20130142920 | METHODS OF IMPROVING COLOR LIFE OF MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGED FRESH RED MEAT USING ROSEMARY EXTRACT - The color life of modified atmosphere packaged fresh red meat is extended by contacting the fresh red meat with an extract of a Labiatae herb prior to packaging the meat. | 06-06-2013 |
20140127374 | METHODS OF IMPROVING COLOR LIFE OF MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGED FRESH RED MEAT USING ROSEMARY EXTRACT - The color life of modified atmosphere packaged fresh red meat is extended by contacting the fresh red meat with an extract of a Labiatae herb prior to packaging the meat. | 05-08-2014 |
Timothy J. Jones, Big Rapids, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120112527 | DEFLECTION CONTAINING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR - An electrical conductor is provided that includes at least one strip of conductive material defining a length and having a first end with a first cutout and a second end having a second cutout. The cutouts engage electrical terminals. The at least two deflections are orthogonal to the length of the strip. The deflections are located between the first cutout and the second cutout and are in plane or out of plane of the cutouts. The electrical conductor is particularly well suited for interconnection of batteries associated with a vehicle power system. | 05-10-2012 |
William O. Jones, Traverse City, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120175310 | CHEMICAL/BIOCHEMICAL WATER PURIFICATION REACTOR AND METHOD OF IMPLEMENTING SAME - A water purification reactor comprises a containment vessel holding a water purification medium and a disinfectant, and a discharge assembly. The containment vessel has a perimetric wall with a discharge opening therethrough, a first end having a bottom wall, and a second opposed end defining an opening. The perimetric wall and the bottom wall define a chamber. The discharge assembly comprises a collection pipe extending along the bottom wall, a siphon pipe fluidly coupled with the collection pipe and extending upwardly along the perimetric wall, and an exit pipe fluidly coupled with the siphon pipe and extending through the discharge opening. The water purification medium comprises at least one layer of granular material contained within the chamber. The disinfectant has anti-microbial properties and is incorporated into a portion of the water purification medium. The water purification medium and disinfectant are adapted for progressive chemical and biochemical remediation water. | 07-12-2012 |