Porter, MI
Andy Porter, Michigan Center, MI US
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20150285413 | Exhaust System Having Segmented Service Flange - An assembly may include first and second components and a service flange. The first component has a first opening. The second component has a second opening in communication with the first opening. The service flange may be mounted to the first component such that the first component is disposed between the service flange and the second component. The service flange extends around the periphery of the first opening and may include a plurality of separate and discrete segments that are individually secured to the first component. Adjacent segments define joints that movably connect the segments together while allowing for relative movement between the segments before the first component is secured to the second component. The segments include mounting apertures spaced apart from the joints and receiving fasteners configured to fixedly secure the first component to the second component. Each fastener only engages a single segment of the service flange. | 10-08-2015 |
Bryce K. Porter, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20140245903 | ELECTRIC STIRRING TOWER WITH LID - A cooking appliance kit includes a housing having a plurality of walls defining a heating cavity. A cooking vessel is configured to be inserted into the heating cavity. The cooking vessel includes a first rounded end, a second rounded end, and an intermediate necked portion that defines first and second wells that at least partially intersect. First and second distinct heater plates are disposed in the first and second wells, respectively. First and second drive arms are removable coupled to the housing in an operable communication with the drive system. The first drive arm includes a flipping wand and the second drive arm includes a stirring wand. | 09-04-2014 |
Bryce Kelly Porter, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20140310870 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL HOSPITAL BASSINET - A mobile hospital bassinet includes a lower platform having a plurality of wheels and an upper platform. A plurality of vertically-operable legs connects the upper platform to the lower platform. A control is in operable communication with the plurality of vertically-operable legs, wherein the control is configured to dispose the vertically-operable platform in a position relative to the lower platform. An infant basket is coupled with the upper platform, wherein a tilting mechanism is coupled to the upper platform and the infant basket to dispose the infant basket between a plurality of angles relative to the upper platform. A plurality of compartments of the infant basket is defined by an interior surface of the infant basket. A cabinet assembly coupled to an underside of the upper platform. | 10-23-2014 |
Dan C. Porter, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20080264002 | DE-PACKAGING MACHINE - A de-packaging system for removing film and bands from packages includes a first conveyor configured to move packages. The de-packaging system also includes a loading station for loading packages onto the conveyor, and a film cutting station associated with the first conveyor. The film cutting station includes a cutter having an elongated cutting element that can be heated to cut film on packages. A band cutting station includes a cutter for cutting bands wrapped around packages. A clamp device includes a clamp configured to clamp bands on packages for removal of the bands. The de-packaging system further includes a second conveyor having an upstream end adjacent a downstream end of the first conveyor. A device applies force to packages to move packages from the first conveyor to the second conveyor, and at least one friction member strips film from packages as they are moved from the first conveyor to the second conveyor. | 10-30-2008 |
20090113853 | PACKAGE UNBUNDLING SYSTEM - A package unbundling station receives bundles of articles to be unwrapped. The station includes a clamp for holding a bundle in a fixed position and a pair of spaced-apart movable cutter assemblies which cut at least one of wrapping and banding on at least two sides of the bundle, resulting in an “open envelope” which is transferred to a work station for easy removal of the articles which are then conveyed for subsequent sorting. In one embodiment, an unbundling station is coupled with a package sorting system and receives banded and/or wrapped bundles of articles and includes at least a pair of spaced-apart movable cutter assemblies which cut at least one of the banding and/or wrapping materials of the bundle and subsequently outputs the opened bundle to an output station for subsequent processing. | 05-07-2009 |
David L. Porter, Westland, MI US
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20090057445 | LOW PRESSURE FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLE - A nozzle for a low pressure fuel injection that improves the control and size of the spray angle, as well as enhances the atomization of the fuel delivered to the cylinder for an engine. | 03-05-2009 |
20090057446 | LOW PRESSURE FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLE - A nozzle for a low pressure fuel injection that improves the control and size of the spray angle, as well as enhances the atomization of the fuel delivered to the cylinder for an engine. | 03-05-2009 |
20090090794 | LOW PRESSURE FUEL INJECTOR - A low pressure fuel injector capable of atomizing fuel at relatively low pressure is configured to have reduced hydraulic resistance. Reduction in the hydraulic resistance minimizes the pressure drop within the fuel injector and thereby improves atomization of the fuel for improved fuel economy and performance, and decreased emissions. | 04-09-2009 |
20090200403 | FUEL INJECTOR - A fuel injector having a nozzle with depressions for increasing fluid turbulence and preventing deposit build up within the injector to increase performance, longevity and fuel economy. | 08-13-2009 |
Jason Porter, Jackson, MI US
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20130149199 | PITOT TUBE CONNECTION - An exhaust treatment system includes an exhaust treatment device. The exhaust treatment device includes a shell, and a sensor boss configured to support a sensor device is mounted to the shell. A Pitot tube that is configured to communicate exhaust to the sensor device is coupled to the sensor boss at a proximate end thereof, while a distal end is affixed to the shell of the exhaust treatment device to prevent detachment of the Pitot tube from the sensor boss, and ensure that exhaust gases are effectively communicated to the sensor device. | 06-13-2013 |
Jason R. Porter, Jackson, MI US
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20120312954 | Leaf Spring Bracket - A system for mounting a catalytic converter of an exhaust system to an internal combustion engine includes a bracket adapted to fix the catalytic converter to the engine. A strap is adapted to circumferentially extend about a portion of the catalytic converter and clamp the catalytic converter to the bracket. The bracket includes a seat, a mounting pad and a compliant portion interconnecting the seat and the mounting pad. The seat supports a portion of the catalytic converter opposite the strap. The compliant portion includes a slot extending adjacent to the seat to reduce the stiffness of the bracket and allow the bracket to deflect during thermal expansion of the catalytic converter. | 12-13-2012 |
Keith Ballew Porter, Grosse Pointe, MI US
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20140265237 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BICYCLE SHARING AND RENTAL - A system and method for bicycle sharing and rental with a rack and one or more bicycles. The rack has a base with one or more locking arm(s), wherein each locking arm has a first end secured to the base and a second end, further wherein the second end has a fixture attached. The rack does not have any closed loops, preventing unauthorized bicycles from being secured to it. The bicycles have a controllable portion of a locking mechanism and a control device, wherein the control device is configured to enable the fixture to be secured to the controllable portion of the locking mechanism and further secure the bicycle device(s) to the rack. | 09-18-2014 |
Kurt E. Porter, Holland, MI US
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20110219706 | WALL MOUNTED ASSEMBLY - A wall assembly includes at least one horizontally extending rail having a rear surface adapted to engage the wall. A plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extending stiles are coupled to the rail, with the stiles disposed forwardly of the rear surface of the rail. A plurality of interface components are coupled to the plurality of stiles. In various embodiments, the stiles may be interconnected to draw together adjacent interface components. The interface components also may include overlapping upper and lower edges. The stiles may be vertically and/or horizontally (laterally and longitudinally) adjustable relative to the rail. A lock member may be provided to secure at least one of the stiles to the rail. Various systems and methods of assembly and use are also provided. | 09-15-2011 |
20130239486 | WALL MOUNTED ASSEMBLY - A wall assembly includes at least one horizontally extending rail having a rear surface adapted to engage the wall. A plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extending stiles are coupled to the rail, with the stiles disposed forwardly of the rear surface of the rail. A plurality of interface components are coupled to the plurality of stiles. In various embodiments, the stiles may be interconnected to draw together adjacent interface components. The interface components also may include overlapping upper and lower edges. The stiles may be vertically and/or horizontally (laterally and longitudinally) adjustable relative to the rail. A lock member may be provided to secure at least one of the stiles to the rail. Various systems and methods of assembly and use are also provided. | 09-19-2013 |
20140298732 | WALL MOUNTED ASSEMBLY - A wall assembly includes at least one horizontally extending rail having a rear surface adapted to engage the wall. A plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extending stiles are coupled to the rail, with the stiles disposed forwardly of the rear surface of the rail. A plurality of interface components are coupled to the plurality of stiles. In various embodiments, the stiles may be interconnected to draw together adjacent interface components. The interface components also may include overlapping upper and lower edges. The stiles may be vertically and/or horizontally (laterally and longitudinally) adjustable relative to the rail. A lock member may be provided to secure at least one of the stiles to the rail. Various systems and methods of assembly and use are also provided. | 10-09-2014 |
20150296983 | Wall Mounted Assembly - A wall assembly includes at least one horizontally extending rail having a rear surface adapted to engage the wall. A plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extending stiles are coupled to the rail, with the stiles disposed forwardly of the rear surface of the rail. A plurality of interface components are coupled to the plurality of stiles. In various embodiments, the stiles may be interconnected to draw together adjacent interface components. The interface components also may include overlapping upper and lower edges. The stiles may be vertically and/or horizontally (laterally and longitudinally) adjustable relative to the rail. A lock member may be provided to secure at least one of the stiles to the rail. Various systems and methods of assembly and use are also provided. | 10-22-2015 |
Mark Porter, Kalamazoo, MI US
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20110282083 | Process of converting esterified xanthophylls from capsicum to non-esterified xanthophlls in high yields and purities - The present invention is concerned with a process to convert xanthophyll esters derived from | 11-17-2011 |
Mark Edward Porter, South Lyon, MI US
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20140231166 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING ACOUSTIC METRICS TO DETECT DRIVER IMPAIRMENT - An apparatus for detecting an impairment state of a driver in a vehicle is provided. The apparatus comprises a vehicle interface device configured to receive a first audible signal from a driver indicative of at least one word while the driver is in a non-impaired state and to determine a first total time to recite the at least the word based on the first audible signal. The vehicle interface device is further configured to command the driver to recite the at least one word to determine the impairment state of the driver and to receive a second audible signal from the driver indicative of the at least one word. The vehicle interface device is further configured to determine a second total time to recite the at least one word based on the second audible signal and to compare the first total time to the second total time. | 08-21-2014 |
20140277934 | Method and Apparatus for Ambient Lighting Incoming Message Alert - A system includes a processor configured to receive settings for one or more vehicle ambient lighting activation sequences. The processor is further configured to receive a signal relating to a notification for which an audio sound could be played. The processor is additionally configured to recognize that an ambient light activation has been enabled. Also, the processor is configured to output a sequence of activated ambient lights within a vehicle, based on the settings and responsive to the received signal. | 09-18-2014 |
20160104479 | ACOUSTIC IMPULSE RESPONSE SIMULATION - At least one spoken utterance and a stored vehicle acoustic impulse response can be provided to a computing device. The computing device is programmed to provide at least one speech file based at least in part on the spoken utterance and the vehicle acoustic impulse response. | 04-14-2016 |
Michael Porter, Allen Park, MI US
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20080290697 | Modular roof system for automotive vehicle - A method of closing a vehicular system having a moveable front bow and a moveable rear bow. The method includes moving the front bow forward, releasing tension from the rear bow, moving the front bow to a closed position, and moving the rear bow to a closed position. In another aspect, a method of minimizing buffeting in a vehicle interior compartment from a sunroof. The method includes moving a first end bow of the sunroof to an open position and moving a second end bow of the sunroof away from a seal. | 11-27-2008 |
Michael James Porter, Traverse City, MI US
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20120329297 | TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly is provided with a body that extends along a lateral length with a longitudinal height defined by a first body surface and an opposing second body surface. A locking terminal extends through the body and includes an elongate blade having a distal end for electrically connecting to a mating connector and a proximal end adapted to electrically connect to an electronic component with an aperture. At least one tab extends lengthwise from an intermediate portion of the blade and extends through the electronic component aperture. A projection extends outward from the tab such that the projection interferes with the aperture during insertion of the tab therethrough for deforming the tab. After insertion, the tab returns from the deformation and engages the projection to the electronic component for retaining the tab within the aperture. | 12-27-2012 |
Patrick A. Porter, Howell, MI US
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20160097725 | LED-BASED INSPECTION OF A PAINTED SURFACE FINISH - A method of inspecting a painted finish of a component such as a vehicle body or panel includes positioning the component with respect to an array of LED lighting fixtures each having LED tubes and generating light via the array with a predetermined set of lighting characteristics. The set of lighting characteristics includes a striped pattern, a beam angle of at least 120 degrees, and a CRI of at least 85 or at least 90. The method includes inspecting the painted surface for defects while illuminating the component with the light from the array. A control action is executed with respect to the component when the component contains a threshold number and/or a threshold size of the defects. Each array may have two LED tubes and four angled reflectors, and illuminating includes reflecting light from the LED tubes off of the angled reflectors toward the painted surface. | 04-07-2016 |
Scott Thomas Porter, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110252864 | Emissions Test System And Method - An emission test system may include at least one controller configured to determine, directly or indirectly, a quantity of diluted exhaust sample in a container at the completion of an emissions test, and to cause additional diluent gas to be added to the container based on the determined quantity. | 10-20-2011 |
20120304737 | Emissions Test System And Method - An emission test system may include at least one controller configured to determine, directly or indirectly, a quantity of diluted exhaust sample in a container at the completion of an emissions test, and to cause additional diluent gas to be added to the container based on the determined quantity. | 12-06-2012 |
Steve Porter, Romeo, MI US
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20130181369 | ASSEMBLY AND PROCESS FOR CREATING AN EXTRUDED PIPE FOR USE IN A GEOTHERMAL HEAT RECOVERY OPERATION - The present invention discloses an assembly and process for creating a co-extruded pipe which includes the steps of extruding a first elongated component exhibiting an open interior. Additional process steps include co-extruding at least one, and typically a pair, of additional elongated components each having an arcuate or lobe cross sectional shape or profile. The additional components are bonded to exterior locations of the first component to establish a pair of additional open interiors between the components and prior to cooling and hardening. | 07-18-2013 |
20140062117 | TRI-EXTRUDED ROOF DITCH MOLDING WITH HARD AND SOFT COMPONENTS INCLUDING ASSOCIATED FASTENER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEAT FORMING THE ROOF DITCH MOLDING - A tri-extruded molding for mounting within a vehicle roof ditch. The tri-extruded molding is produced as an elongated trim defining component and is constructed of a rigid substrate material, a first UV graded thermoplastic elastomer applied over the exterior of the rigid substrate, with a second thermoplastic elastomer formed as a pair of laterally projecting wings along exterior and outwardly opposite edges of the rigid substrate and in communicating fashion with the jointly extruded edges of the first thermoplastic elastomer. A plurality of fasteners are seated within the track for mounting the molding to the vehicle roof ditch. A single production line process is disclosed for tri-extruding the three components into a roof ditch molding and includes a handling operation with opposing dies surfaces for compressing therebetween an initial straight length of extrusion for forming into a desired final shape. | 03-06-2014 |
20150123315 | ROOF DITCH MOLDING PROCESS INCORPORATING CONFORMED SHAPING FEATURES IN A MOLDING FIXTURE - An assembly for reshaping an elongated plasticized article includes a heated fixture upon which the elongated article is supported in adhering fashion to a contoured upper surface. Following heating, the article is transferred to a cooling fixture exhibiting a further contoured upper surface and, upon subsequent cooling, the article exhibits a final multi-dimensional extending profile matching the contoured upper surface of the cooling fixture. A further variation of the assembly includes an elongated and bowed track supporting a fixed jig at an end thereof. A slidable jig is traversable along the track and actuated by a ram in directions towards and away from the first jig. Upon a first length extending portion of the article being pre-secured to the slidable jig, a first forward feed direction of the article results in an end extending portion communicating within a multi-dimensional cavity establishing a contoured surface withing the fixed jig, subsequent rearward displacement of the slidable jig causes forcible reshaping of the elongated article as it is stretched and drawn against the contoured surface of the fixed jig. | 05-07-2015 |
20150123316 | ROOF DITCH MOLDING ASSEMBLY AND PROCESS WITH HEATED AIR ASSIST - A method and assembly for reshaping an elongated plasticized article including a pair of first and second spaced apart fixtures adapted to supporting extending ends of an elongated article. The fixtures each exhibit a contoured upper surface upon which the elongated article is adapted to being supported in adhering fashion. A heated airflow is delivered in communication with at least one surface of the article and, upon cooling, the article exhibits an extending profile matching the contoured upper surface. A pre-heat station pre-softens at least an extending subset portion of the article prior to transfer to the fixture. Pluralities of gripping fingers communicate with an underside of the contoured upper surface and are adapted to engage at least underside accessible cross sectional profile locations of the article. | 05-07-2015 |
20150336318 | ASSEMBLY AND PROCESS FOR CREATING AN EXTRUDED PIPE FOR USE IN A GEOTHERMAL HEAT RECOVERY OPERATION - An assembly and process for forming a two stage extruded pipe having a central inner sleeve and a pair of outer attached lobes. The central sleeve shaped (also termed a grout receiving tube) is produced in an initial extrusion operation, following which it enters a cross head operation where a pair of outer lobes are attached to cross sectional exterior surface locations according to a second stage extrusion operation so as to be integrally formed therewith. Other steps include cooling of the dual stage extruded pipe, as well as sectioning and stacking the pipe. Additional steps include forming elongated slots or apertures into the central sleeve portion of the finished extrusion, such in non-interfering fashion with the individual passageway defining and lobes. | 11-26-2015 |
20150377276 | FASTENER ASSEMBLY ASSOCIATED WITH A MOUNTING SURFACE OF SUCH AS AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE OR BATTERY TRAY, THE MOUNTING SURFACE INCORPORATING A FLEXURAL AND THREE DIMENSIONAL CONFIGURED RECEIVING APERTURE PROFILE FOR RELIABLY SEATING AND RETAINING AN ASSOCIATED MOUNTING FASTENER WITH LOW INSERTION FORCE IN COMPARISON TO HIGHER EXTRACTION FORCE AND WITH MINIMAL LOSS OF MATERIAL - A retaining feature incorporated into a mounting surface of a plasticized article which is adapted to receive and retain a fastener prior to final assembly. The retaining feature exhibits an irregular and three dimensional shaped closed profile defined along an interior perimeter configured within the mounting surface and which establishes a degree of flex or bend upon insertion of the fastener with minimal loss of material. The insertion force can be any of lesser, equal to or greater than the extraction force, in combination with providing a rated side load breaking/shearing strength of the bolt from the material defined retaining feature. | 12-31-2015 |
William H. Porter, Saugatuck, MI US
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20090107933 | BICYCLE RACK - A bicycle rack includes a plurality of loops attached to the post, each loop being attached at top and bottom locations to a support and defining a space with an adjacent one of the loops for receiving a bicycle wheel. Each loop extends radially from the support at about 24 degrees angular spacing, with each loop's top located about 18 inches above the ground, and a bottom about 10 inches from the ground. Each loop includes horizontal linear top and bottom segments and a horizontal linear bottom segment, which combines with the angular spacing and vertical dimensions to provide easy reach for a bicycle rider locking/unlocking their bicycle from the rack. The support for the loops can be a post, a wall or the like. | 04-30-2009 |
20090165416 | THERMAL STUD OR PLATE FOR BUILDING WALL - A metal thermal stud/plate has a center web with geometrically-shaped apertures spaced longitudinally along its centerline. The apertures define alternatingly-positioned narrow necks of material therebetween near ends of the center web. The narrow necks minimize thermal conductivity between the spaced flanges, but adjacent ones of the narrow necks are longitudinally misaligned due to their alternating positions to thus prevent forming a weak longitudinally-extending fold line in the stud/plate, thus maintaining its strength. In one form, the narrow necks are at most about 0.100 inches wide without substantially degrading the strength of the studs/plates, or can be a ratio of neck width to center web of as low as 0.09:4 down to 0.03:4. A building wall frame includes a plurality of the metal studs/plates and foam insulated panels with edges engaging the center webs of adjacent studs/plates to thus stabilize the metal studs/plates. | 07-02-2009 |
20090282759 | RELOCATABLE BUILDING WALL CONSTRUCTION - A relocatable wall construction includes a center sheet (preferably magnesium oxide), vertical strips, floor and ceiling attachment strips, and tongue-and-groove connectors for joining adjacent aligned panels (also called vertical strips). Fasteners connect components together, and can include magnets, bolts, screws clips, and/or hook-tabs. Magnetic tape can be used for releasable attachment to outer sheets, along with fibrous sound-deadening material for noise reduction and slots for providing adjustment for non-uniform floors and ceilings. | 11-19-2009 |
20090293395 | STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANEL SYSTEM INCLUDING JUNCTURES - A juncture system for structural insulated panels includes magnesium oxide moldings and/or components made of cementitious materials that are shaped to join structural insulated panels (SIPs) with inorganic faces. The various components employ “standard” shapes to make for a minimum of parts and made of materials for adequate strength. For example, connecting shapes are made of magnesium oxide reinforced with the fiberglass. Thickness of the shapes approximate the same thickness as the outside face used on the magnesium oxide SIP, thus simplifying construction. | 12-03-2009 |
20090293396 | STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANEL FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - A structural insulated panel (SIP), such as 8 foot×24 foot, is made with a foam plastic core, oriented strand board on each face, and structural paper on either side of that, all bonded together. The oriented strand board capped with structural paper provides a particularly strong wall structure. Also, the structural paper provides a finished surface as manufactured. SIP-to-SIP joints are created using an insert sandwiched between end portions of in-line-joined SIP panels. | 12-03-2009 |
20090313931 | MULTILAYERED STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANEL - A structural insulated panel includes an internal foam (EPS) core, oriented strand board (OSB) faces on the core, and a sheet of magnesium oxide (MagOx) on one or both of the faces for environmental purposes of either weather resistance and/or fire protection. The outer faces incorporate interior and exterior surfaces that need little more than a finish top coat paint. The combination of core, oriented strand board, and outer sheets provide a thermally efficient insulating structure that is a fully nationally code approved building structure. | 12-24-2009 |
20110114143 | BIKE RACK - A bike rack having a plurality of bike supports arranged symmetrically about a vertical axis. The bike supports include an upper portion with a V-shaped cross-section. A valance is disposed over each of the plurality of bike supports. | 05-19-2011 |