Patents by Inventor Andrew Knepper
Andrew Knepper has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10676972Abstract: A trim assembly securable in a window frame includes a track on which a sliding window is supportable, a latch insert including a plurality of latch openings, and a latch mechanism securable to the sliding window adjacent the latch insert. The latch mechanism is displaceable between an extended position and a retracted position and includes a lever connected with a latch tab. In the extended position, the latch tab is positioned in a selected one of the latch openings. The latch mechanism is biased toward the extended position. The spacing of the latch openings provides for essentially infinite open/close positions.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: TAYLOR MADE GROUP, LLCInventors: Mark Preuss, Andrew Knepper
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Patent number: 10547143Abstract: A wiring-harness includes an electrical-connector and a staging-device. The staging-device has a cavity defining a flexible-member in compressive contact with the electrical-connector. The flexible-member is configured to removably retain the electrical-connector within the cavity. The cavity locates the electrical-connector in a predetermined-position within the staging-device, such that the electrical-connector is presented to an assembler in the predetermined-position. The staging-device is particularly useful in automated, i.e. robotic, installation of the wiring-harness.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: David R. Peterson, Joseph Sudik, Jr., Frank Walter Szuba, Jr., Mark Intihar, Benjamin Decker, Andrew Kneppers
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Publication number: 20190288451Abstract: A wiring-harness includes an electrical-connector and a staging-device. The staging-device has a cavity defining a flexible-member in compressive contact with the electrical-connector. The flexible-member is configured to removably retain the electrical-connector within the cavity. The cavity locates the electrical-connector in a predetermined-position within the staging-device, such that the electrical-connector is presented to an assembler in the predetermined-position. The staging-device is particularly useful in automated, i.e. robotic, installation of the wiring-harness.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: David R. Peterson, Joseph Sudik, JR., Frank Walter Szuba, JR., Mark Intihar, Benjamin Decker, Andrew Kneppers
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Publication number: 20190264478Abstract: A trim assembly securable in a window frame includes a track on which a sliding window is supportable, a latch insert including a plurality of latch openings, and a latch mechanism securable to the sliding window adjacent the latch insert. The latch mechanism is displaceable between an extended position and a retracted position and includes a lever connected with a latch tab. In the extended position, the latch tab is positioned in a selected one of the latch openings. The latch mechanism is biased toward the extended position. The spacing of the latch openings provides for essentially infinite open/close positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2018Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Mark Preuss, Andrew Knepper
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Patent number: 10355409Abstract: A wiring-harness includes an electrical-connector and a staging-device. The staging-device has a cavity defining a flexible-member in compressive contact with the electrical-connector. The flexible-member is configured to removably retain the electrical-connector within the cavity. The cavity locates the electrical-connector in a predetermined-position within the staging-device, such that the electrical-connector is presented to an assembler in the predetermined-position. The staging-device is particularly useful in automated, i.e. robotic, installation of the wiring-harness.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: David R. Peterson, Joseph Sudik, Jr., Frank Walter Szuba, Jr., Mark Intihar, Benjamin Decker, Andrew Kneppers
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Publication number: 20190115733Abstract: A wiring-harness retaining device is configured to retain a predetermined-point of a wiring-harness in a predetermined-position. The device includes a substrate and a retention-feature. The substrate defines a surface. The retention-feature is disposed on the surface. The retention-device is configured to retain the wiring-harness to the surface until a removal-force applied to the wiring-harness exceeds a predetermined-threshold. The predetermined-point of the wiring-harness is presented to an assembler in the predetermined-position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: David R. Peterson, Joseph Sudik, JR., Frank Walter Szuba, JR., Andrew Kneppers
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Publication number: 20180375256Abstract: A wiring-harness includes an electrical-connector and a staging-device. The staging-device has a cavity defining a flexible-member in compressive contact with the electrical-connector. The flexible-member is configured to removably retain the electrical-connector within the cavity. The cavity locates the electrical-connector in a predetermined-position within the staging-device, such that the electrical-connector is presented to an assembler in the predetermined-position. The staging-device is particularly useful in automated, i.e. robotic, installation of the wiring-harness.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2017Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: David R. Peterson, Joseph Sudik, JR., Frank Walter Szuba, JR., Mark Intihar, Benjamin Decker, Andrew Kneppers
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Patent number: 9744834Abstract: A convertible tarp system provides an extendable and retractable enclosure especially suited for covering a flatbed trailer. The convertible tarp system includes a plurality of bows and trolleys that support a tarp structure. A guide track defines a longitudinal path of movement and supports the trolleys for movement along the longitudinal path. The guide track is configured to substantially restrict lateral movement of the trolleys along the longitudinal path.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: TARPSTOP, LLCInventors: Everest Damsi, Kenneth Weschke, Andrew Knepper
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Patent number: 9174616Abstract: A method applying a line lock feature, i.e. a wheel hold mode, with a brake system for a vehicle comprises initiating a wheel hold mode for the brake system and applying pressure to the wheels of a non-driven axle. The wheel brake pressure is maintained at the wheels of the non-driven axle independent of application of the brake pedal. The wheel brake pressure at the wheels of the non-driven axle is released when a release trigger event occurs. The release trigger event may be an automatic trigger event or a driver actuated trigger event.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Seth Michael Taylor, Clinton Schumann, Andrew Knepper, Kurt Myers Branson
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Publication number: 20150246601Abstract: A convertible tarp system provides an extendable and retractable enclosure especially suited for covering a flatbed trailer. The convertible tarp system includes a plurality of bows and trolleys that support a tarp structure. A guide track defines a longitudinal path of movement and supports the trolleys for movement along the longitudinal path. The guide track is configured to substantially restrict lateral movement of the trolleys along the longitudinal path.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2015Inventors: Everest Damsi, Kenneth Weschke, Andrew Knepper
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Patent number: 9033393Abstract: A convertible tarp system provides an extendable and retractable enclosure especially suited for covering a flatbed trailer. The convertible tarp system includes a plurality of bows and trolleys that support a tarp structure. A guide track defines a longitudinal path of movement and supports the trolleys for movement along the longitudinal path. The guide track is configured to substantially restrict lateral movement of the trolleys along the longitudinal path.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Inventors: Everest Damsi, Kenneth Weschke, Andrew Knepper
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Publication number: 20140129107Abstract: A method applying a line lock feature, i.e. a wheel hold mode, with a brake system for a vehicle comprises initiating a wheel hold mode for the brake system and applying pressure to the wheels of a non-driven axle. The wheel brake pressure is maintained at the wheels of the non-driven axle independent of application of the brake pedal. The wheel brake pressure at the wheels of the non-driven axle is released when a release trigger event occurs. The release trigger event may be an automatic trigger event or a driver actuated trigger event.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Seth Michael Taylor, Clinton Schumann, Andrew Knepper, Kurt Myers Branson
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Publication number: 20130249237Abstract: A convertible tarp system provides an extendable and retractable enclosure especially suited for covering a flatbed trailer. The convertible tarp system includes a plurality of bows and trolleys that support a tarp structure. A guide track defines a longitudinal path of movement and supports the trolleys for movement along the longitudinal path. The guide track is configured to substantially restrict lateral movement of the trolleys along the longitudinal path.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventors: Everest Damsi, Kenneth Weschke, Andrew Knepper
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Patent number: 7699631Abstract: An electrical distribution harness assembly of a modular power assembly for providing power to an office furniture assembly including an exterior surface includes at least one electrical connector, a channel, and a cover. The channel includes a wireway and at least one slideway integral with the wireway. The channel is coupled with the at least one electrical connector and is configured for carrying a plurality of electrical conductors. The cover is slidably received within the at least one slideway.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Group Dekko, Inc.Inventor: Andrew Knepper
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Publication number: 20080045060Abstract: An electrical distribution harness assembly of a modular power assembly for providing power to an office furniture assembly including an exterior surface includes at least one electrical connector, a channel, and a cover. The channel includes a wireway and at least one slideway integral with the wireway. The channel is coupled with the at least one electrical connector and is configured for carrying a plurality of electrical conductors. The cover is slidably received within the at least one slideway.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventor: Andrew Knepper
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Publication number: 20070080557Abstract: A track and trolley system for a cargo portion of a vehicle, and a method for using the same, is described. The track comprises a single, outer, upper portion with a substantially convex wheel receiving surface and a single, outer, lower portion with a substantially convex wheel receiving surface that is substantially vertically aligned with said wheel receiving surface of said upper portion. The trolley supports a first upper axle, at least a second upper axle and at least one lower axle. Wheels having concave outer surfaces are rotatingly attached to each of the axles. The concave outer surfaces of the wheels engage with the convex wheel receiving surfaces of the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2005Publication date: April 12, 2007Inventors: Andrew Knepper, Kenneth Weschke
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Patent number: D580872Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2007Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Group Dekko IncInventor: Andrew Knepper
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Patent number: D581366Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2007Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Group Dekko, Inc.Inventor: Andrew Knepper
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Patent number: D588544Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2007Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Group Dekko, Inc.Inventor: Andrew Knepper