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Barry P. May, Cleveland, OH US
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20110049067 | Replacement shelf for a vending machine - A replacement shelf for displaying, storing, and vending flat pack gum and candy replaces an existing shelf which was dedicated solely to vending old style five stick gum and roll candy. The replacement shelf includes a plurality of parallel product guides each of which includes a planar bottom surface and a pair of parallel spaced apart product support rails which cooperate to support product to be stored, displayed and vended in a position above the planar bottom surface of the product guides and in a position which ensures that the product is directed to fall downwardly from the product guide into a delivery bin in the vending machine. | 03-03-2011 |
Bill May, Tipp City, OH US
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20080258547 | AIRCRAFT BRAKE CONTROL ARCHITECTURE HAVING IMPROVED POWER DISTRIBUTION AND REDUNDANCY - An electromechanical braking system for an aircraft, including a first power conversion module (PCM) and a second power conversion module (PCM), each configured to receive power from a respective independent power source on the aircraft. The system further includes at least one brake system control unit (BSCU) for converting an input brake command signal into a brake clamp force command signal. At least a first brake control module (BCM) and a second brake control module (BCM) are provided, each configured to receive the brake clamp force command signal from the at least one BSCU and to output a primary brake clamp force command signal and an alternate brake clamp force command signal based on the received brake clamp force command signal. A first electromechanical actuator controller (EMAC) and a second electromechanical actuator controller (EMAC) are provided, each configured to convert a brake clamp force command signal to at least one electromechanical actuator drive control signal. The first EMAC is operative based on the primary brake clamp force command signal from the first BCM or, in the event of a failure disabling the first BCM, based on the alternate brake clamp force command signal from the second BCM. The second EMAC is operative based on the primary brake clamp force command signal from the first BCM or, in the event of a failure disabling the first BCM, based on the alternate brake clamp force command signal from the second BCM. The first EMAC receives its operating power from the first PCM, and the second EMAC receives its operating power from the second PCM. | 10-23-2008 |
20080258548 | AIRCRAFT BRAKE CONTROL ARCHITECTURE HAVING IMPROVED ANTISKID REDUNDANCY - According to the present invention, an electromechanical braking system is provided. The braking system includes at least one brake system control unit (BSCU) for converting an input brake command signal into a brake clamp force command signal. In addition, the braking system includes a first electromechanical actuator controller (EMAC) and a second electromechanical actuator controller (EMAC) configured to receive the brake clamp force command signal from the at least one BSCU and to convert the brake clamp force command signal to at least one electromechanical actuator drive control signal. Further, the braking system includes at least one electromechanical actuator configured to receive the at least one drive control signal and to apply a brake clamp force to at least one wheel to be braked in response to the at least one drive control signal. Moreover, the first EMAC and the second EMAC are configured to perform antiskid control in relation to the at least one wheel to be braked. | 10-23-2008 |
20100070150 | AIRCRAFT BRAKE CONTROL ARCHITECTURE HAVING IMPROVED ANTISKID REDUNDANCY - An electromechanical braking system includes first and second electromechanical actuator controllers (EMACs) that each independently generate a complete set of drive control signals for an associated set of electromechanical actuators (EMAs). The drive control signals are generated in accordance with an antiskid algorithm to impart antiskid control to the braking of wheels associated with the EMAs. Drive signals for some of the EMAs from the set of EMAs are output by drivers of the first EMAC and drive signals for the other EMAs from the set of EMAs are output by drivers of the second EMAC. Drive control signals from one of the EMACs are used to control output the drive signals for all the EMAs from the set of EMAs, regardless of the EMAC in which the associated drivers are present. The drive control signals from the other of the EMACs are used as a backup set of drive control signals. | 03-18-2010 |
20100274458 | ELECTRIC BRAKE ARCHITECTURE WITH DISSIMILAR EMERGENCY BRAKING PATH - A system, apparatus and method provide a means for controlling an electric brake actuator. An electromechanical actuator controller (EMAC) is configured to receive first data indicative of a desired braking force, second data indicative of a braking command generated by a brake input device, the second data different from said first data, and third data indicative of a braking mode. Based on the third data, the EMAC selectively uses the first data or the second data to control the actuator. | 10-28-2010 |
Gary J. May, Plain City, OH US
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20140219759 | MAST ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED OPERATOR VISIBILITY FOR A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE - A materials handling vehicle includes a power unit, a mast assembly coupled to the power unit, and a reach assembly coupled for vertical movement on the mast assembly. The mast assembly includes first, second, and third weldments, wherein the first weldment is fixed to the power unit, the second weldment is movable with respect to the first weldment, and the third weldment is movable with respect to the first and second weldments. The reach assembly includes an extension/retraction mechanism for effecting horizontal movement of the reach assembly relative to the mast assembly. Components of the vehicle have been redesigned and/or rearranged to improve operator visibility. | 08-07-2014 |
20150128717 | AUTOMATED DYNAMIC LASER BOND INSPECTION SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for automated dynamic laser bond inspection of a bonded article. | 05-14-2015 |
Gary J. May, Dublin, OH US
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20090095560 | SUSPENDED FLOORBOARD - A materials handling vehicle is provided comprising: a frame; a set of wheels supported on the frame to allow the materials handling vehicle to move across a floor surface; a rider compartment located within the frame for receiving an operator; and an operator support assembly. The operator support assembly comprises a suspended floorboard upon which the operator may stand when located within the rider compartment and an energy absorbing structure coupled to the frame and the suspended floorboard for absorbing and dissipating at least a portion of energy resulting from disturbances encountered by the vehicle as it moves across the floor surface prior to the energy portion reaching the operator standing on the suspended floorboard, the energy absorbing structure including a damping element for effecting a dampening function. | 04-16-2009 |
20110001335 | SUSPENDED FLOORBOARD - A materials handling vehicle is provided comprising: a frame; a set of wheels supported on the frame to allow the materials handling vehicle to move across a floor surface; a rider compartment located within the frame for receiving an operator; and an operator support assembly. The operator support assembly comprises a suspended floorboard upon which the operator may stand when located within the rider compartment and an energy absorbing structure coupled to the frame and the suspended floorboard for absorbing and dissipating at least a portion of energy resulting from disturbances encountered by the vehicle as it moves across the floor surface prior to the energy portion reaching the operator standing on the suspended floorboard, the energy absorbing structure including a damping element comprising a valve for effecting a damping function. | 01-06-2011 |
James L. May, Summerfield, OH US
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20100043208 | METHOD FOR FORMING LAYERED HEATING ELEMENT FOR GLOW PLUG - A monolithic, multi-layer heating element forms the high temperature tip of a glow plug assembly. The heating element includes a conductive core which is surrounded by an insulator layer, which in turn supports a resistive layer. An optional conductive jacket can surround the resistive layer. These layered components are pre-formed in prior operations and then assembled one into the other to form a precursor structure. The precursor structure is transferred to a die, where it is compressed to form a so-called green part having dimensional attributes proportional to the finished heating element. The individual layers remain substantially intact, with some boundary layer mixing possible to enhance material-to-material bonding. The green part is sintered to bond to various materials together into an essentially solid mass. Various finishing operations may be required, following which the heating element is assembled to form a glow plug. | 02-25-2010 |
20100201245 | SPARK PLUG HAVING A PLASTIC UPPER INSULATOR AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION - A spark plug and method of construction thereof is provided. The spark plug includes a metal shell having a through cavity, a lower insulator and a plastic upper insulator. The lower insulator is received in the through cavity and has a through passage with a center electrode received therein. A ground electrode is operatively attached to the shell in spaced relation from the ground electrode to provide a spark gap. The plastic upper insulator has a distal end received in the through cavity of the shell and a terminal end extending axially outwardly from the shell. The upper insulator has a through passage extending between the terminal end and the distal end. An elongate conductive member is received in the through passage of the upper insulator and is configured for electrical communication with the center electrode. | 08-12-2010 |
Michael May, Miamisburg, OH US
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20080299023 | CONSOLIDATED VACUUM SUBLIMATION MODULE - A consolidated vacuum sublimation module (VSM) can comprise an upper body portion, a middle body portion, a lower body portion, a bushing, and a seal. A vapor director cartridge can be loaded with a crude material and manually inserted into a cartridge-holding member of the lower body portion. Assembly of the middle and upper body portions form a structural unit that can compressively and sealably connect to the lower body portion. During sublimation, heat is effectively transferred to the lower body portion that contains the crude material. A substantial fraction of the middle body portion is conically tapered about a central longitudinal axis to promote desublimation. The middle body portion is a unitary structure that consolidates valving, cooling, and desublimation functions. Following completion of an operational cycle, the vacuum sublimation module is inspected for sublimate presence, then valve-isolated, suitably cooled, detached, opened to a preferred gaseous atmosphere, disassembled, and manipulated for solids recovery. | 12-04-2008 |
Michael A. May, Dayton, OH US
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20120006689 | INTEGRATED ELECTROCHEMICAL REACTOR AND PROCESS THEREFOR - A process for electrolyzing a material to change at least a portion of the material from a first chemical state to a second chemical state includes placing a known quantity of a first substance into either a mixing chamber or an electrolysis chamber of an integrated electrochemical reactor, placing a known quantity of a second substance into the other chamber free of the first substance; sealing an opening to isolate an internal volume within the reactor; rotating the reactor to form a mixture, rotating the reactor again such that the mixture is transferred to the electrolysis chamber; electrolyzing the mixture in the electrolysis chamber to change at least a portion of the mixture from the first chemical state to the second chemical state; and analyzing the first substance, or analyzing the second substance, or analyzing the first chemical state, or analyzing the second chemical state, or any analytical combinations thereof. | 01-12-2012 |
Michael P. May, North Canton, OH US
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20100104492 | CARBON OXIDE AND/OR SULFUR OXIDE CAPTURE IN A LIQUID ENVIRONMENT - The present invention relates generally to the field of emission control equipment for boilers, heaters, kilns, or other flue gas-, or combustion gas-, generating devices (e.g., those located at power plants, processing plants) and, in particular to a new and useful method and apparatus designed to remove and/or capture carbon oxides (e.g., CO | 04-29-2010 |
Mimillia May, Cleveland Heights, OH US
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20160023421 | QUILLING TOOL - A quilling tool includes a housing, a motor, a spindle, and a platform. The motor is positioned inside the housing and coupled to a power source. The spindle is coupled to the motor and extends from the housing. The motor is operable to rotate the spindle when powered by the power source. The spindle has a portion for receiving a separate strip of paper. The platform is positioned adjacent the spindle and the housing. The platform is removable from the body in order to remove a wound strip of paper. A method for quilling strips of material is also included. | 01-28-2016 |
Randal May, Oklahoma City, OH US
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20090285883 | Identification of gastrointestinal, pancreatic and cancer stem cell markers and methods of use thereof - DCAMKL-1 has been identified as a biomarker for stem cells, as well as cancer stem cells. Methods of detecting the presence of at least one stem cell, methods of isolating stem cells, and methods of inhibiting growth of cancer cells utilizing DCAMKL-1 are disclosed herein. | 11-19-2009 |
20140056972 | ANTI-DCLK1 MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - Monoclonal antibodies against DCLK1 and conjugates containing these monoclonal antibodies are disclosed. Methods of producing and using these monoclonal antibodies are also disclosed. | 02-27-2014 |
Rodney May, Wadsworth, OH US
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20090005509 | Curing of rubbers and thermoplastic vulcanizates in the absence of halogen donors - Aspects of the invention include a method of curing a rubber composition comprising providing a rubber; intimately contacting a curative agent with the rubber; wherein the curative agent consists essentially of a phenol formaldehyde resin, a metal oxide and a carboxylic acid metal salt. Another aspect of the present invention is to a method of curing a rubber composition comprising providing a rubber; intimately contacting a curative agent with the rubber; wherein the curative agent comprises a phenol formaldehyde resin and carboxylic acid metal salt; and wherein halogen-donating species are absent from the rubber and curative agent. | 01-01-2009 |
20090163665 | Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Vulcanizates - A thermoplastic vulcanizate comprising of a dynamically-cured rubber; and a thermoplastic phase, where the thermoplastic phase includes fiber and the reaction product of a methylene donor and a methylene acceptor. The thermoplastic phase could include a functionalized thermoplastic resin. | 06-25-2009 |
20110054093 | Elastomeric Compositions and Their Use in Articles - A dynamically vulcanized alloy contains at least one isobutylene-containing elastomer and at least one thermoplastic resin, wherein the elastomer is present as a dispersed phase of small vulcanized or partially vulcanized particles in a continuous phase of the thermoplastic resin. The dynamically vulcanized alloy also contains an anhydride functionalized oligomer. The alloy maintains a high Shore A hardness value while obtaining improved flowability for processing. | 03-03-2011 |
William P. May, Tipp City, OH US
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20090276133 | AIRCRAFT BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method includes receiving an input brake command that indicates a desired amount of braking for a vehicle. A brake control signal is then derived from the input brake command to facilitate applying a braking force to a wheel of the vehicle, and the braking force facilitates achieving the desired amount of braking for the vehicle. The method further comprises determining that data from a sensor associated with the wheel is unavailable, and then modifying the brake control signal in response to determining that the data is unavailable. The modification may be based on sensor data or controller output associated with a second wheel where data is available. Such modification facilitates the desired amount of braking for the vehicle. | 11-05-2009 |
20120145490 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING INDICATION OF BRAKING FOR ELECTRIC BRAKES - A system for electrical braking of a vehicle comprises a power bus coupled to a first driver associated with a first electromechanical actuator (EMA). The power bus is also coupled to a second driver associated with a second EMA, and the first EMA and the second EMA are associated with a wheel of the vehicle. The power bus provides braking power to the first EMA via the first driver and to the second EMA via the second driver. A normal braking command interface provides a first braking signal to the first driver and a second braking signal to the second driver. An emergency/park brake interface bypasses the normal braking command interface and sends a first emergency/park braking signal to the first driver and a second emergency/park braking signal to the second driver. A sensor measures a current at a single location of the power bus that is proportional to a braking force exerted on the wheel. | 06-14-2012 |