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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Michigan (Feb. 26)
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Michigan.
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Michigan Inventor Develops Patent for Garment with Adjustable Waistband
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Marie B. Valentine, Detroit, has developed a patent (8,375,470) for a "garment with adjustable waistband."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A garment with an adjustable waistband and modesty flap includes a garment material having a waistband that originates and terminates at a closable seam, the seam having opposed edges extending downwardly from the waistband that define a V-shaped open configuration when the edges are spaced apart from one another and a closed configuration when the edges are adjacent one another. A waistband extension member extends from a waistband terminal end. A plurality of waistband fasteners are spaced apart along a waistband outer surface, each waistband fastener having a configuration complementary a waistband coupling member for selective attachment thereto. A modesty flap is attached to the garment generally adjacent one seam opposed edge and configured to extend across the seam open configuration. A plurality of flap fasteners are spaced apart along the waistband inner surface, each flap fastener having a configuration complementary to a flap coupling member for selective attachment thereto."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 13, 2010 (12/966,399). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,75,470.PN.&OS=PN/83,75,470&RS=PN/83,75,470
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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BASF Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- BASF, Florham Park, N.J., has been assigned a patent (8,378,031) developed by five co-inventors for a "coating composition and cured film formed therefrom." The co-inventors are William H. Merritt, Ferndale, Mich., Nicholas Caiozzo, St. Clair Shores, Mich., Sergio Balatan, West Bloomfield, Mich., Walter H. Ohrbom, Hartland Township, Mich.,and Gregory G. Menovcik, Northville, Mich.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A coating composition comprises a first copolymer and a second copolymer. The first copolymer has at least one linear polymer strand having a weight average molecular weight of at least 1,500 Daltons and functionality X with an equivalent weight of no more than 500. The second copolymer has at least one linear polymer strand having a weight average molecular weight of at least 1,500 Daltons and functionality X' with an equivalent weight of no more than 1,500. The coating composition is free of gloss flattening agents, yet still produces a cured film having a low gloss of less than 70 gloss units at an angle of incidence of 60.degree., as measured according to ASTM D 2457."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 10, 2011 (13/207,263). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,78,031.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,031&RS=PN/83,78,031
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Michigan Inventor Develops Patent for Canopy
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Michael Duane McCarty Sr., East China, Mich., has developed a patent (8,375,969) for a canopy.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present teachings provide a canopy that can be used in the area around a campfire for shelter during adverse weather conditions. The canopy includes a frame, a cover having a centrally located opening support by the frame, and a set of legs supporting the frame with the cover in an elevated position. The frame is constructed with a set of trusses which interconnect a lower support frame and an upper support frame. The trusses and support members are assembled such that the central opening remains unobstructed."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 14, 2011 (13/026,950). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,75,969.PN.&OS=PN/83,75,969&RS=PN/83,75,969
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,375,922) developed by five co-inventors for a "control of fuel pump by quantifying performance." The co-inventors are Kenneth J. Cinpinski, Ray, Mich., Byungho Lee, Ann Arbor, Mich., Donovan L. Dibble, Utica, Mich., Joseph R. Dulzo, Novi, Mich., and Scot A. Douglas, Canton, Mich.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An engine control system comprises a fuel pump control module and a diagnostic module. The fuel pump control module controls a pressure pump to inject fuel into a fuel rail. The diagnostic module determines an estimated pressure increase within the fuel rail based on the injected fuel, compares an actual pressure increase within the fuel rail to the estimated pressure increase, and indicates when the actual pressure increase is less than the estimated pressure increase."
The patent application was filed on April 15, 2009 (12/424,133). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,75,922.PN.&OS=PN/83,75,922&RS=PN/83,75,922
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Michigan Inventor Develops Patent for Air Gun Vibration Dampener and Method
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Thomas Gore, South Lyon, Mich., has developed a patent (8,375,930) for an "air gun vibration dampener and method."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A vibration dampening system for an air gun charging system includes a rear guide tube and a forward guide tube that are received within opposite ends of an air gun power spring, and a sleeve that fits concentrically over the power spring. The rear guide tube and the sleeve cooperate to reduce the free length of the power spring allowed to vibrate, which reduces vibration and improves firing performance."
The patent application was filed on Nov. 13, 2009 (12/618,301). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,75,930.PN.&OS=PN/83,75,930&RS=PN/83,75,930
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Schaeffler Technologies Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Schaeffler Technologies, Herzogenaurach, Germany, has been assigned a patent (8,375,906) developed by Jesse Myers, Waterford, Mich., and Joseph Moon, Clawson, Mich., for a "camshaft phaser for a concentric camshaft."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A camshaft adjuster for a concentric camshaft of an internal combustion engine is provided. The adjuster includes a stator that is connected to the timing gear, and a rotor located within the stator and connected to the outer camshaft. The rotor includes a plurality of vanes that extend into spaces created between inwardly directed projections of the stator that slidingly engage the outer surface of the rotor to define first and second sets of chambers on each side of the vanes. Front and rear sidewalls are connected to the stator and form the front and rear walls of the chambers. An outer cover is connected to the stator via axially extending fasteners and is adapted to be connected to the inner camshaft. Radial loads acting on the timing gear are transmitted from the stator to the rotor and into the outer camshaft."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 2, 2009 (12/572,376). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,75,906.PN.&OS=PN/83,75,906&RS=PN/83,75,906
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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Michigan Inventor Develops Patent for Fishing Pole Holder with Adjustable Strike Indicator and Signal for Low Visibility Conditions
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- David Tarr, South Lyon, Mich., has developed a patent (8,375,621) for a "fishing pole holder with adjustable strike indicator and signal for low visibility conditions."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A device for holding a fishing pole. The device employing a hollow elongated pole holder for fishing pole with elongated slots wherein a trigger is positioned. The trigger is adjustable for various weights of poles and tackles. The trigger comprises a swing arm adjustable to weight of the fishing tackle. A signal indicates a strike on the line. Sensitivity of the signal can be adjusted. A frame holds the pole holder and the pole holder is angularly positionable in relation to the frame. Removable pins are used to hold the pole holder pivotably to the frame and to a mounting plate. Another removable pin allows the pole holder to be angularly adjusted. The device can mounted to boats, docks, the ground or to ice."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 1, 2009 (12/592,697). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,75,621.PN.&OS=PN/83,75,621&RS=PN/83,75,621
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
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TK Holdings Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- TK Holdings, Armada, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,375,862) developed by Richard W. Morgan, Washington, Mich., and Eduardo L. Quioc, Westland, Mich., for a gas generating system.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A base assembly for a gas generating system is provided. The base assembly includes a base and a retainer affixed to the base. In an alternative embodiment, the assembly includes an initiator molded to both the base and the retainer."
The patent application was filed on Dec. 4, 2009 (12/631,774). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,375,862&OS=8,375,862&RS=8,375,862
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Method to Ensure Safety Integrity of a Microprocessor Over a Distributed Network for Automotive Applications
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,380,392) developed by Christopher J. Trush, Novi, Mich., and Padma Sundaram, West Bloomfield, Mich., for a "method to ensure safety integrity of a microprocessor over a distributed network for automotive applications."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A processor integrity system in a vehicle includes m main processor modules that control at least m respective functions of the vehicle, where m is n integer greater than or equal to one. A monitoring processor module controls at least one function of the vehicle, communicates with the m main processor modules over a distributed vehicle network, selectively transmits a query to at least one of the m main processor modules over the distributed vehicle network, receives an answer from the at least one of the m main processor modules over the distributed vehicle network, that verifies integrity of the at least one of the m main processor modules based on the answer."
The patent application was filed on July 8, 2010 (12/832,310). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,380,392&OS=8,380,392&RS=8,380,392
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Michigan Inventor Develops Patent for Dynamic Blower System, and Methods of Constructing and Utilizing Same
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Robert John Suchey, Vanderbilt, Mich., has developed a patent (8,376,662) for a "dynamic blower system, and methods of constructing and utilizing same."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A dynamic blower system to apply shredded aluminum foil on top of existing building insulation, including: a tank into which the foil is loaded; an air input port connected with the tank to generate an air vortex in the tank; an output hose connected with an outlet port of the tank; and an internal output louver connected with the tank and positioned relative to the vortex to direct the spinning foil into and through the outlet port and output hose."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 26, 2010 (12/693,840). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,376,662&OS=8,376,662&RS=8,376,662
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Michigan Inventor Develops Patent for Electrical Power Generating System with Storage System and Methods for Use
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Jeffrey L. Cripps, Waterford, Mich., has developed a patent (8,376,656) for an "electrical power generating system with storage system and methods for use therewith."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for selectively generating electrical power uses water gravity flow to generate electrical power. An electrical power generator is driven to generate electrical power in response to the waste. A portion of the electrical power generated by the at least one electrical power generator can be stored and tapped later to supplement the output of the electrical power generator. A portion of the water flow can be stored and tapped later to supplement the water flow."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 24, 2012 (13/404,509). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,376,656&OS=8,376,656&RS=8,376,656
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Audi Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Audi, Ingolstadt, Germany, has been assigned a patent (8,376,447) developed by Jan Just, Bloomfield Hills, Mich., Kwan Yoder, Waterford, Mich., and Waldemar Stapler, Stuttgart, Germany, for "actuating device for a folding top compartment cover."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An actuating device for opening and closing a cover of a folding top compartment of a convertible vehicle. The actuating device includes a drive unit and an interconnected seven-bar linkage system. The linkage system is pivotably connected to a main bearing of the vehicle body and is pivotably connected to the cover. The drive unit actuates the linkage system to move the linkage system between a retracted position corresponding to the cover being in a lowered closed position covering the folding top compartment and an extended position corresponding to the cover being in a raised opened position allowing access to the folding top compartment."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 26, 2010 (12/693,872). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,376,447&OS=8,376,447&RS=8,376,447
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Michigan Inventor Develops Patent for Method of Using a Demonstration Dental Template with Digital Representation for Modeling Dental Restorations
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Mary Sue Stonisch, Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich., has developed a patent (8,376,745) for a "method of using a demonstration dental template with digital representation for modeling dental restorations."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A dental prosthesis or demonstration dental template (10) simulates the front surfaces of a patient's teeth and is positioned to overlay over a patient's natural teeth (40) to provide an indication of what a permanent restoration may look like once applied to the patient's teeth. Digital imagery of the demonstration dental template is taken to record the desired plane of occlusion and desired incisal length along the vertical plane."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 15, 2010 (12/905,765). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,376,745&OS=8,376,745&RS=8,376,745
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Michigan Inventor Develops Patent for Stow-able rigid Pickup Truck Bed Cover
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Ryan Golden, Washington, Mich., has developed a patent (8,376,446) for a "stow-able rigid pickup truck bed cover."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A protective cover for a truck bed having a pair of opposite sidewalls includes a main body selectively configurable in a stored position and a protective position, wherein the main body is disposed adjacent the truck bed while in the stored position and shelters at least a portion of the truck bed while in the protective position and a means for securing the main body to at least one of the sidewalls of the truck bed while the main body is in the protective position."
The patent application was filed on June 8, 2010 (12/795,804). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,376,446&OS=8,376,446&RS=8,376,446
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Michigan Inventor Develops Patent for Adjustable Picture Hanger
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Dean Norton Greve', West Bloomfield, Mich., has developed a patent (8,376,308) for an adjustable picture hanger.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A picture frame hanger is provided with an elongate strip having a base for mounting upon an upright support surface. The base includes at least one cavity extending inward from opposing surfaces to intersect and collectively form an aperture for receiving a fastener at an angle to one of the at least one cavities. The strip includes a series of teeth and a key along a length of the strip. A carriage is mounted for translation along the elongate strip, and includes a keyway that cooperates with the key for orienting the carriage relative to the strip. A flange is provided for receiving a picture frame support member. A latch is pivotally connected to the carriage for engaging the teeth. A user may disengage the latch from the strip for adjusting an upright position of the carriage. A method for forming the aperture of the elongate strip is provided."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 15, 2009 (12/579,811). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,376,308&OS=8,376,308&RS=8,376,308
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Robert Bosch Assigned Patent for Method and System of Determining Load Characteristics of a Trailer
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Robert Bosch, Stuttgart, Germany, has been assigned a patent (8,380,390) developed by four co-inventors for "method and system of determining load characteristics of a trailer." The co-inventors are Williamson Sy, Tokyo, Doug Johnston, Plymouth, Mich., Pascal Martin, Commerce Township, Mich., and Damian Nowicki, Grayling, Mich.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and method for determining characteristics of a trailer being towed by a vehicle. The trailer is coupled to the vehicle using a trailer hitch using at least one intelligent bolt or fastener. The intelligent fastener has structural characteristics similar to those of traditional bolts for fastening a trailer to a vehicle (e.g., shear strength, diameter, etc.), but the intelligent fastener is configured to sense forces at a junction between the trailer and the vehicle. An ESC system receives force readings from the intelligent fastener sensors along with signals from a plurality of other sensors and determines one or more characteristics of the trailer. The ESC system compensates the motion of the vehicle based on the forces sensed at the junction and the characteristics of the trailer."
The patent application was filed on June 24, 2009 (12/490,856). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,380,390&OS=8,380,390&RS=8,380,390
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Michigan State University Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,375,768) developed by four co-inventors for an "ionic liquid thin layer sensor for electrochemical and/or piezoelectric measurements." The co-inventors are Xiangqun Zeng, Rochester Hills, Mich., Lei Yu, Auburn Hills, Mich., Yue Huang, East Lansing, Mich., and Andrew J. Mason, Portland, Mich.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An electrochemical piezoelectric sensor is disclosed. The sensor includes a piezoelectric substrate, three (or more) electrodes over a first surface of the substrate, and another electrode over a second (opposing) surface of the substrate. An ionic liquid in the form of a film is adhered, bound, immobilized, or otherwise positioned over the substrate and electrodes of the first surface. The ionic liquid film permits the absorption and detection of analytes from a gaseous sample, for environmental gases, example explosive vapors and/or explosive vapor species in the gaseous sample. Detection (optionally including analyte quantitation and qualitative identification) can be performed by both electrochemical and piezoelectric techniques using a single sensor. Systems incorporating and methods of using the electrochemical piezoelectric sensor also are disclosed."
The patent application was filed on May 5, 2009 (12/387,600). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,375,768&OS=8,375,768&RS=8,375,768
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Robert Bosch Assigned Patent for Traction Control System and Method
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Robert Bosch, Stuttgart, Germany, has been assigned a patent (8,380,417) developed by Robert Kaster, White Lake, Mich., for a "traction control system and method."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A traction control system includes a master cylinder containing brake fluid, braking devices configured to apply braking force to associated wheels of the vehicle, a brake pedal operable by a driver of the vehicle to generate braking force by pressurizing the brake fluid, and an inlet valves for storing pressurized brake fluid to apply and temporarily hold a braking force at a slipping driven wheel. A method of providing traction control for a vehicle includes manually switching the vehicle from a normal operating mode to a traction control mode, sensing the slippage of a driven wheel, applying a braking force to the slipping driven wheel in response to a driver of the vehicle pressing a brake pedal, maintaining the braking force on the slipping driven wheel after the brake pedal is released, and gradually releasing the braking force as the slipping driven wheel gains traction."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 2, 2009 (12/572,765). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,380,417&OS=8,380,417&RS=8,380,417
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Federal-Mogul Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Federal-Mogul, Southfield, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,375,800) developed by Edward Lesnau IV, Livonia, Mich., James R. Zwick, Brighton, Mich., and Marcin Fracz, West Bloomfield, Mich., for a "compression sensor gasket and method of construction."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A compression sensor gasket and method of construction thereof is provided. The gasket has a body with opposite sealing surfaces and a through passage configured to align with a chamber to be sealed. A through opening extends between the sealing surfaces to the through passage and has an annular chamfered surface. A pressure sensor assembly having a housing and a pressure sensor extending at least partially through the housing is disposed in the through opening. The pressure sensor has a pressure sensor tip configured to sense pressure within the chamber to be sealed. The housing has an outer annular tapered surface configured to register in radial alignment with the chamfered surface to facilitate forming a hermetic seal between the pressure sensor assembly and the gasket body."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 2, 2009 (12/572,366). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,375,800&OS=8,375,800&RS=8,375,800
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Michigan Inventor Develops Patent for Wheeled Container Platform for a Single Bucket
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Richard R. Thibault, Shelby Township, Mich., has developed a patent (8,376,376) for a "wheeled container platform for a single bucket."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention is a wheeled platform adapted to accommodate at least one five gallon bucket surrounded by a plurality of storage compartments for use by a tradesman such as a drywall installer, tile installer, auto detailer, and the like. The wheeled platform includes a rigid base, having a lower and an upper surface structurally interconnected by a plurality of structural ribs and flanges. The flanges extend upward from the upper surface of the base to define a plurality of compartments which are intended to be used to store materials and tools used by the tradesman in the performance of their work. The platform base and flange arrangement define at least one cylindrical compartment for receiving a five gallon bucket. Four caster wheels are appropriately attached to the lower surface of the base so that the platform can be wheeled from a service vehicle to a specific job site having stored therein, the tradesman's tools, as well as necessary material supplies to perform daily job functions. A retainer arrangement is provided on either side of the bucket to create a biasing force to secure the bucket within the compartment of the wheeled platform. The retainer arrangement permits the bucket to be lifted by its handle so that the bucket and platform base secured thereto can be conveniently lifted over uneven terrain or up and down steps."
The patent application was filed on June 9, 2009 (12/481,013). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,376,376&OS=8,376,376&RS=8,376,376
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Steering Solutions IP Holding Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Steering Solutions IP Holding, Saginaw, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,375,822) developed by Jason R. Ridgway, Bay City, Mich., and Albert Clifford Huber, Montrose, Mich., for an "energy absorbing device for a collapsible steering column assembly."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A collapsible steering column assembly includes a mounting bracket configured for mounting to a vehicle, the bracket having a front portion and a back portion, the front portion comprising a pair of spaced arms, each arm having an inner surface that opposes the inner surface of the other and an opposed outer surface. The assembly also includes a steering column having a longitudinal axis and comprising an inner jacket that is slidably disposed within the outer jacket between the spaced arms. The assembly further includes a locking device that passes through the spaced arms and the outer jacket, the locking device movable to lock or unlock the slidable disposition of the inner jacket within the outer jacket. Still further, the assembly includes an energy absorbing device comprising an energy absorbing strap that is fixed to the inner jacket at a first portion thereof and slidably disposed within the outer jacket."
The patent application was filed on May 28, 2010 (12/790,782). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,375,822&OS=8,375,822&RS=8,375,822
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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BorgWarner Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- BorgWarner, Auburn Hills, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,375,816) developed by Thomas E. Braford Jr., Brighton, Mich., for a dual clutch transmission.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A dual clutch transmission is provided which in a preferred embodiment includes a first and second input gears rotatable along a first axis and first and second clutches torsionally connected with the respective first and second input gears. First and second coaxial input shafts are provided having a plurality of selectively synchronized ratio defining gears rotatable along a second axis parallel with the first axis, the first and second input shafts are torsionally associated with the first and second input gears. An output shaft is provided that is rotatable along the first axis. The output shaft has gears meshing with the ratio defining gears of the first and second gear input shafts."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 16, 2008 (12/522,287). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,375,816&OS=8,375,816&RS=8,375,816
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Valeo Systemes Thermiques Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Valeo Systemes Thermiques, Le Mesnil Saint Denis, France, has been assigned a patent (8,376,819) developed by four co-inventors for a "temperature control system in a heating, air conditioning and ventilation device." The co-inventors are Philipe Vincent, Epernon, France, Richard Sikorski, Macomb, Mich., Agnes Girardin, Lake Orion, Mich., and Joseph Spryshak, Hartland, Mich.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Temperature control system at the outlet from at least one distribution opening (10, 11) of a transit chamber (30) of a heating and air conditioning device. According to the invention, said system comprises a plurality of air ducts (20, 50) passing through the transit chamber (30) as far as the distribution opening (10, 11). Automobile vehicle ventilation, heating and air conditioning application."
The patent application was filed on July 14, 2005 (11/181,166). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,376,819&OS=8,376,819&RS=8,376,819
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,376,747) developed by eight co-inventors for an assisted learning device. The co-inventors are Robert B. Powers, Ortonville, Mich., Charles A. Massoll, Milford, Mich., Mark J. Person, Clarkston, Mich., Rodney A. Gooden, Rochester Hills, Mich., Vivian T. Williams, Oakland Township, Mich., Joel D. Lutz, Auburn Hills, Mich., David E. Bojanowski, Clarkston, Mich., and Irwin J. Karwick, Brighton, Mich.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An assisted learning (AL) system for a vehicle including vehicle systems with input devices is provided. The AL system includes: memory that stores usage instructions for the input devices; an AL input device; an audio output device; and a control module that retrieves a respective one of the usage instructions associated with a selected one of the input devices when the selected one of the input devices is actuated after the AL input device is actuated and that outputs the usage instructions to the audio output device."
The patent application was filed on April 26, 2006 (11/411,339). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,376,747&OS=8,376,747&RS=8,376,747
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Steering Solutions IP Holding Assigned Patent for Method for Determining an Absolute Rotational Position of a Vehicle Steering Column
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Steering Solutions IP Holding, Saginaw, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,375,779) developed by five co-inventors for a "method for determining an absolute rotational position of a vehicle steering column." The co-inventors are Kathryn L. Pattok, Frankenmuth, Mich., Geoff P. Krieger, Bay City, Mich., Tony Dodak, Frankenmuth, Mich., William H. Wittig, Saginaw, Mich., and Steve R. Bannister, Bay City, Mich.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method for determining an absolute rotational position of a vehicle steering column is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the method determines a relative position of a steering assist motor utilizing a relative position sensor. Thereafter, the method determines the absolute rotational position of the vehicle steering column based upon the relative position of the steering assist motor."
The patent application was filed on May 19, 2011 (13/111,671). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,375,779&OS=8,375,779&RS=8,375,779
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Delphi Technologies Assigned Patent for Sealed Engine Control Module with Integral Ambient Air Pressure Sensor
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Delphi Technologies, Troy, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,375,778) developed by six co-inventors for a "sealed engine control module with integral ambient air pressure sensor." The co-inventors are Hamid R. Borzabadi, Noblesville, Ind., Ronald D. Wilcox, Burton, Mich., Philip D. Kuznia, Carmel, Ind., Timothy A. Vas, Kokomo, Ind., Lewis H. Little, Peru, Ind., and David G. Miller, Kokomo, Ind.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An engine control module having an environmentally-sealed housing includes a housing-mounted air pressure sensor for providing a reliable measure of atmospheric air pressure to a control circuit mounted within the housing. The sensor is mounted on an inboard face of the housing, and includes a sensor element, a body portion and a riser portion. The sensor element is mounted in the body portion, and the riser portion protrudes through an opening in the housing to couple the sensor element to atmospheric pressure outside the housing. The body portion is sealingly secured to the inboard face of the housing, and a set of conductor pins molded into the body portion extend inward to engage a circuit board enclosed by the housing, and thereby directly couple the sensor element to the ECM's control circuit. The top of the riser portion is capped by a splash-proof lid to prevent water intrusion."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 22, 2010 (12/709,644). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,375,778&OS=8,375,778&RS=8,375,778
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Dual Clutch Transmission
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,375,817) developed by Craig S. Ross, Ypsilanti, Mich., Scott H. Wittkopp, Ypsilanti, Mich., and Edward W. Mellet, Rochester Hills, Mich., for a dual clutch transmission.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A transmission is connectable to an input member and has an output member, first and second shafts, first and second countershafts, a plurality of co-planar gear sets, and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. The torque transmitting devices include a plurality of synchronizer assemblies and a dual clutch assembly. The transmission is operable to provide at least one reverse speed ratio and a plurality of forward speed ratios between the input member and the output member."
The patent application was filed on March 12, 2010 (12/723,460). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,375,817&OS=8,375,817&RS=8,375,817
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Sabic Innovative Plastics Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Sabic Innovative Plastics, The Netherlands, has been assigned a patent (RE44,023) developed by six co-inventors for a "polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer article." The co-inventors are Gary Charles Davis, Albany, N.Y., James Alan Mahood, Evansville, Ind., Matthew Robert Pixton, Midland, Mich., Niles Richard Rosenquist, Evansville, Ind., James Manio Silva, Clifton Park, N.Y., and Joshua James Stone, Santa Clara, Calif.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed herein are polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer articles. In one embodiment, a 1/8.sup.th inch thick bar formed from the thermoplastic composition has a B-Y ratio of less than or equal to about 1.75. This article, which has a dimension that is greater than or equal to 1.5 cm, comprises the thermoplastic composition which comprises a polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer, wherein the copolymer comprises repeating diorganosiloxane units of formula (1): ##STR00001## wherein each R is, independently, a C.sub.1-13 monovalent organic group; and E has an average value of 20 to 35."
The patent application was filed on March 2, 2011 (13/039,046). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=RE44,023&OS=RE44,023&RS=RE44,023
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Diagnostic System and Method for Hydraulically-Actuated Cam Phasers
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,380,423) developed by Joshua D. Cowgill, Hartland, Mich., Donovan L. Dibble, Utica, Mich., and Kenneth J. Cinpinski, Ray, Mich., for a "diagnostic system and method for hydraulically-actuated cam phasers."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A diagnostic system for an engine includes a phaser control module that commands a first cam phaser position of a cam phaser of the engine for a first period and a second cam phaser position of the cam phaser for a second period, and a phaser diagnostic module that diagnoses a phaser control error for the cam phaser based on a first pressure of fluid supplied by an oil control valve to the cam phaser measured during the first period, and a second pressure of fluid supplied by the oil control valve to the cam phaser measured during the second period. The first and second pressures are measured on one of an advance-side fluid chamber and a retard-side fluid chamber of the cam phaser. The phaser diagnostic module detects one of a phaser mechanical fault and a phaser hydraulic system fault. A related method is also provided."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 27, 2009 (12/548,675). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,380,423&OS=8,380,423&RS=8,380,423
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Lear Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Lear, Southfield, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,376,465) developed by five co-inventors for an "adjustable head restraint assembly for vehicle seats." The co-inventors are Eric Veine, Wixom, Mich., Arjun Yetukuri, Rochester Hills, Mich., Mladen Humer, West Bloomfield, Mich., Marc Poulin, Chesterfield, Mich., and Gerald S. Locke, Lake Orion, Mich.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An adjustable head restraint assembly for a vehicle seat is provided with a pair of shells. Each shell is sized to mate with the other and collectively retain a pair of posts therebetween. A frame adapted to mate with the pair of shells for retaining the pair of shells upon the pair of posts. A locking mechanism is provided on at least one of the frame and the pair of shells for locking the pair of shells and the frame to the pair of posts, and for permitting adjustment of the pair of shells and the frame along the posts."
The patent application was filed on May 19, 2010 (12/782,988). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,376,465&OS=8,376,465&RS=8,376,465
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Honda Motor Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Honda Motor, Tokyo, has been assigned a patent (8,378,261) developed by Sachin K. Raje, Dublin, Ohio, Ravi K. Sinha, Pune, India, and Gary Elliott, Waterford, Mich., for an "automated assembly method for a motor vehicle."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of automated assembly for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The method includes a step of automatically determining weld characteristics according to weld location information. The method further includes a step of generating an automated weld program according to the weld characteristics and a step of controlling a welding robot according to the automated weld program."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 11, 2009 (12/557,907). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,78,261.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,261&RS=PN/83,78,261
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Cerenis Therapeutics Holding Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Cerenis Therapeutics Holding, Labege, France, has been assigned a patent (8,378,068) developed by Jean-Louis Dasseux, Toulouse, France, Anna Shenderova Schwendeman, Superior Township, Mich., and Lingyu Zhu, Shanghai, China, for an apolipoprotein A-I mimics.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Provided are peptides, compositions thereof, and methods for treating or preventing dyslipidemia, a cardiovascular disease, endothelial dysfunction, a macrovascular disorder, or a microvascular disorder."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 12, 2010 (12/705,094). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,378,068.PN.&OS=PN/8,378,068&RS=PN/8,378,068
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Michigan Inventor Develops Patent for Momentary Night Light Assembly
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- John Alfred Ayres, Lapeer, Mich., has developed a patent (8,378,596) for a "momentary night light assembly."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "This invention relates to assemblies used as night lights and contains certain embodiments that improve, add features, and/or lower the cost of the type of momentary night light defined by U.S. Pat. No. 7,253,570. The words `momentary night light assembly` as used in this invention means a light that remains lit for only a short fixed period of time following a transition from light to dark of the local ambient light. It then turns itself off after a short time period until another light to dark transition occurs. The words `night light` as used herein means a light that remains on while the local ambient light is dark following a light to dark transition."
The patent application was filed on April 1, 2008 (12/451,694). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,78,596.PN.&OS=PN/83,78,596&RS=PN/83,78,596
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Johnson Controls Technology Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Johnson Controls Technology, Holland, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,376,435) developed by 10 co-inventors for a "configurable seating and console system." The co-inventors are Brian R. Dexter, Grand Haven, Mich., Jeffrey T. Stout, Grand Rapids, Mich., Gregory N. Brncick, Holland, Mich., Alan G. Greene, Grandville, Mich., Steven D. Lepley, Grand Haven, Mich., Joseph M. Thompson, Lake Stevens, Wash., Robert C. Fitzpatrick, Holland, Mich., Michael J. Burns, Holland, Mich., David J. Spykerman, Chandler, Ariz., and Michael R. Catlin, Holland, Mich.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A seating and console system for use in a seating row and configurable between a seating configuration and a console configuration. The system comprises a seat including a seat base and a seat back, and a console mounted to an opposite side of the seat back. The seat back rotates between a first position to provide the seating configuration and a second position to provide the console configuration that divides the seating row."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 3, 2006 (11/989,855). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,376,435&OS=8,376,435&RS=8,376,435
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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GM Global Technology Operations Assigned Patent for Latch System for a Door of an Automobile
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- GM Global Technology Operations, Detroit, has been assigned a patent (8,376,416) developed by Frank J. Arabia Jr., Macomb, Mich., and Jeffrey L. Konchan, Romeo, Mich., for a "latch system for a door of an automobile."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system is provided for latching a door of an automobile. The system includes, but is not limited to, a first power source, second power source, a latch for the door coupled to the first power source and the second power source, and an electronic control unit configured to control an operation of the latch. The electronic control unit is further configured to determine a status of the first power source, evaluate the status of the first power source, and control the operation of the latch with the second power source if the evaluation of the status indicates the first power source is unavailable."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 4, 2008 (12/204,086). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,376,416&OS=8,376,416&RS=8,376,416
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Ford Global Technologies Assigned Patent for Door Handle Assembly for Automotive Vehicle
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,376,424) developed by Daniel Carl Bejune, Southfield, Mich., for a "door handle assembly for automotive vehicle."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A door handle assembly for an automotive vehicle including a handle chassis and a handle strap having a lever actuator. A rotatable lever in contact with the lever actuator is mounted upon a release pivot attached to the handle chassis. A cable assembly includes a sheath having a first end which is held stationary, and a flexible core attached to the rotatable lever and to a door latch. A dimension control link maintains a predetermined distance between the first end of the cable sheath and the release pivot, so as to avoid unintentional operation of the door latch which could result from a crushing load imposed upon an outer portion of a vehicle door including the door handle assembly."
The patent application was filed on Sept. 27, 2010 (12/891,013). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,376,424&OS=8,376,424&RS=8,376,424
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
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Michigan Inventor Develops Patent for Method and Apparatus for Securely Activating a Credit Card for a Limited Period of Time
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- John S. Woronec, Lambertville, Mich., has developed a patent (8,376,223) for a "method and apparatus for securely activating a credit card for a limited period of time."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus and methods securely activate a credit or debit card for a single purchase, a predetermined amount of time, or a predetermined amount of purchases in a predetermined amount of time, while utilizing a portable phone, especially a cell phone, having a card reader. Only transactions using the electronic telephone number and electronic serial number of the cell phone being used, along with preselected information identifying the owner of a swiped card will be authorized to perform credit and debit card transactions, thus providing secured transactions. Current card magnetic strips and possibly magnetic or other type of strips that are smaller in size and closer to the edge of the credit or debit card are serviced."
The patent application was filed on April 6, 2009 (12/384,495). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,376,223&OS=8,376,223&RS=8,376,223
Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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Basell Poliolefine Italia Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26 -- Basell Poliolefine Italia, Milan, Italy, has been assigned a patent (8,378,032) developed by four co-inventors for an "elastoplastic polyolefin compositions having low gloss." The co-inventors are Giampaolo Pellegatti, Boara, Italy, Paolo Goberti, Vigarano Mainarda, Italy, Michael Balow, Brighton, Mich., and Robert Butala, Rosemont, Mass.
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Elastoplastic polyolefin composition comprising, in percent by weight: A) 10-50% of a copolymer of propylene with one or more comonomer(s) selected from ethylene and CH.sub.2.dbd.CHR alpha-olefins where R is a 2-8 carbon alkyl, which copolymer contains from 1 to 8% of comonomer(s); B) 50-90% of a copolymer of ethylene and (i) propylene or (ii) CH.sub.2.dbd.CHR alpha-olefins, where R is a 2-8 carbon alkyl radical, or (iii) a combination thereof, optionally with minor amounts of a diene, containing from 57 to 80% of ethylene; wherein the weight ratio B/XS of the content B of copolymer component (B) to the fraction XS soluble in xylene at room temperature, both referred to the total weight of (A)+(B), is of 1.5 or less, and the intrinsic viscosity [.eta.] of the said XS fraction is of 3 dl/g or more."
The patent application was filed on March 26, 2012 (13/430,628). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,378,032.PN.&OS=PN/8,378,032&RS=PN/8,378,032
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.
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