Patents by Inventor Christopher D. Blessing
Christopher D. Blessing 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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Publication number: 20240084964Abstract: An elevator guide rail block assembly configured for use with an elevator car or counterweight guide rail is provided. The elevator guide rail block assembly includes a framework and a plurality of cams supported for rotation by the framework and positioned between spaced apart support elements. The spaced apart support elements are connected together by a retention element. An actuator element is configured to actuate rotation of the plurality of rotatable cams. A clamp structure is attached to the framework and is spaced apart from the plurality of rotatable cams. In a rotated orientation, each of the plurality of rotatable cams engage a face of an elevator or counterweight guide rail and the clamp structure engages an opposing face of the elevator or counterweight guide rail to form a clamping action configured to secure the elevator guide rail block assembly to the elevator car or counterweight guide rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Steven P. Wurth, Christopher D. Blessing, Jeffrey A. Wagenhauser, Colton J. Hughson
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Patent number: 11821580Abstract: An elevator guide rail block assembly configured for use with an elevator car or counterweight guide rail is provided. The elevator guide rail block assembly includes a framework and a plurality of rotatable cams attached to the framework. An actuator element is configured to actuate rotation of the plurality of rotatable cams. A clamp structure is attached to the framework and spaced apart from the plurality of rotatable cams. In a rotated orientation, the combination of the plurality of rotatable cams and the clamp structure form a clamping action configured to secure the elevator guide rail block assembly to an elevator car or counterweight guide rail.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Wurtec, IncorporatedInventors: Steven P. Wurth, Christopher D. Blessing, Jeffrey A. Wagenhauser, Colton J. Hughson
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Publication number: 20220390066Abstract: An elevator guide rail block assembly configured for use with an elevator car or counterweight guide rail is provided. The elevator guide rail block assembly includes a framework and a plurality of rotatable cams attached to the framework. An actuator element is configured to actuate rotation of the plurality of rotatable cams. A clamp structure is attached to the framework and spaced apart from the plurality of rotatable cams. In a rotated orientation, the combination of the plurality of rotatable cams and the clamp structure form a clamping action configured to secure the elevator guide rail block assembly to an elevator car or counterweight guide rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Steven P. Wurth, Christopher D. Blessing, Jeffrey A. Wagenhauser, Colton J. Hughson
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Patent number: 11203237Abstract: An assembly for a tire inflation system includes a ring portion. The ring portion has an outer surface and an inner surface. A first projection and a second projection each extend from the inner surface. A valve assembly is connected to the ring portion and disposed in from the outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2019Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLCInventors: Christopher D. Blessing, Jason M. Sidders
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Patent number: 11077726Abstract: An axle assembly having a constant shaft disposed at least partially through a bearing hub assembly. The constant shaft defines a fluid conduit therethrough. A steering knuckle is disposed at least partially about the constant shaft. The axle assembly may include a bearing spacer disposed about the constant shaft, the bearing spacer being disposed at least partially axially between the bearing hub assembly and the steering knuckle. Additionally, a first rotary seal and a second rotary seal may be disposed radially between the bearing spacer and the constant shaft. The first and second rotary seals may at least partially define a fluid chamber in fluid communication with the constant shaft fluid conduit. Further, a port may be disposed through the bearing spacer, wherein the port is in fluid communication with the fluid chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2018Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLCInventors: Christopher D. Blessing, Seth A. Metzger, Jason M. Sidders
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Patent number: 10843511Abstract: The present invention relates to a valve assembly system including channel valve assemblies. More particularly, the invention relates to a valve assembly system including channel valve assemblies and connecting modules and the tire pressure management system made therewith.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2016Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: DANA HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS GROUP, LLCInventors: Christopher D. Blessing, Kurt P. Gillen, Jason M. Sidders
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Patent number: 10836220Abstract: A valve assembly system including a supply valve assembly, a control valve assembly and a connecting module and the tire pressure management system made therewith.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2016Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: DANA HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS GROUP, LLCInventors: Christopher D. Blessing, Kurt P. Gillen, Jason M. Sidders
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Patent number: 10479150Abstract: A wheel valve assembly having a body portion coupled with a cover portion. A diaphragm disposed between the body portion and the cover portion. A first biasing member disposed between the cover portion and the diaphragm in a cover cavity defined thereby. A control cavity defined by the body portion and the diaphragm, and at least one control port defined by the body portion and in fluid communication with the control cavity. A tire port defined by the body portion and in selective fluid communication with the control cavity. A first and second conduit disposed in the body portion in fluid communication with a third and fourth conduit disposed in the cover portion. An equalization valve assembly disposed in one of the conduits to control fluid communication between the cover cavity and the control cavity.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLCInventors: Lucas A. Balistreri, Christopher D. Blessing, Philip M. Molloy, Jason M. Sidders
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Patent number: 10465815Abstract: A tire inflation system for a vehicle having a control unit including an internal fluid conduit. At least one extended stroke valve including a housing in fluid communication with the internal fluid conduit and a wheel assembly. The extended stroke valve includes a hollow outer shaft having a first flange. A first biasing member is disposed about the hollow outer shaft between the first flange and an annular protrusion defined by the housing. The extended stroke valve also includes an inner shaft having a second flange, wherein the inner shaft is at least partially disposed in the hollow outer shaft. A second biasing member is disposed about the inner shaft between the second flange and a surface defined by the hollow outer shaft. In addition, a sealing member is coupled with an end of the inner shaft opposite the second flange.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLCInventors: Christopher D. Blessing, Jason M. Sidders
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Publication number: 20190283512Abstract: An assembly for a tire inflation system includes a ring portion. The ring portion has an outer surface and an inner surface. A first projection and a second projection each extend from the inner surface. A valve assembly is connected to the ring portion and disposed in from the outer surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Christopher D. Blessing, Jason M. Sidders
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Patent number: 10358011Abstract: A dynamic weight shift suspension system for shifting the tandem axle loads on a vehicle. The system includes a first airbag connected between the drive axle of a tandem and the vehicle frame, and a second airbag connected between a tag axle of a tandem and the vehicle frame. The system also has a mechatronic control unit comprising at least one port and at least one solenoid. The mechatronic control unit is in direct fluid communication with the airbags and an air supply via fluid communication lines.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLCInventors: Christopher D. Blessing, Christopher P. Lewark, Jason M. Sidders
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Publication number: 20190001762Abstract: An axle assembly having a constant shaft disposed at least partially through a bearing hub assembly. The constant shaft defines a fluid conduit therethrough. A steering knuckle is disposed at least partially about the constant shaft. The axle assembly may include a bearing spacer disposed about the constant shaft, the bearing spacer being disposed at least partially axially between the bearing hub assembly and the steering knuckle. Additionally, a first rotary seal and a second rotary seal may be disposed radially between the bearing spacer and the constant shaft. The first and second rotary seals may at least partially define a fluid chamber in fluid communication with the constant shaft fluid conduit. Further, a port may be disposed through the bearing spacer, wherein the port is in fluid communication with the fluid chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Christopher D. Blessing, Seth A. Metzger, Jason M. Sidders
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Publication number: 20180236826Abstract: A valve assembly system including a supply valve assembly, a control valve assembly and a connecting module and the tire pressure management system made therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2016Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: CHRISTOPHER D. BLESSING, KURT P. GILLEN, JASON M. SIDDERS
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Publication number: 20180229558Abstract: The present invention relates to a valve assembly system including channel valve assemblies (236). More particularly, the invention relates to a valve assembly system including channel valve assemblies and connecting modules and the tire pressure management system made therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2016Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: CHRISTOPHER D. BLESSING, KURT P. GILLEN, JASON M. SIDDERS
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Publication number: 20170368896Abstract: A wheel valve assembly having a body portion coupled with a cover portion. A diaphragm disposed between the body portion and the cover portion. A first biasing member disposed between the cover portion and the diaphragm in a cover cavity defined thereby. A control cavity defined by the body portion and the diaphragm, and at least one control port defined by the body portion and in fluid communication with the control cavity. A tire port defined by the body portion and in selective fluid communication with the control cavity. A first and second conduit disposed in the body portion in fluid communication with a third and fourth conduit disposed in the cover portion. An equalization valve assembly disposed in one of the conduits to control fluid communication between the cover cavity and the control cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Lucas A. Balistreri, Christopher D. Blessing, Philip M. Molloy, Jason M. Sidders
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Publication number: 20170361675Abstract: A dynamic weight shift suspension system for shifting the tandem axle loads on a vehicle. The system includes a first airbag connected between the drive axle of a tandem and the vehicle frame, and a second airbag connected between a tag axle of a tandem and the vehicle frame. The system also has a mechatronic control unit comprising at least one port and at least one solenoid. The mechatronic control unit is in direct fluid communication with the airbags and an air supply via fluid communication lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: December 21, 2017Applicant: DANA HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS GROUP, LLCInventors: CHRISTOPHER D. BLESSING, CHRISTOPHER P. LEWARK, JASON M. SIDDERS
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Publication number: 20170211719Abstract: A tire inflation system for a vehicle having a control unit including an internal fluid conduit. At least one extended stroke valve including a housing in fluid communication with the internal fluid conduit and a wheel assembly. The extended stroke valve includes a hollow outer shaft having a first flange. A first biasing member is disposed about the hollow outer shaft between the first flange and an annular protrusion defined by the housing. The extended stroke valve also includes an inner shaft having a second flange, wherein the inner shaft is at least partially disposed in the hollow outer shaft. A second biasing member is disposed about the inner shaft between the second flange and a surface defined by the hollow outer shaft. In addition, a sealing member is coupled with an end of the inner shaft opposite the second flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Christopher D. Blessing, Jason M. Sidders
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Patent number: 9347139Abstract: A method of removing a metal protective layer from a surface of a reactor component comprising treating the metal protective layer with one or more chemical removal agents to remove at least a portion of the metal protective layer from the reactor component. A method of removing a metal protective layer from a surface of a reactor component comprising treating the metal protective layer to remove the metal protective layer from the reactor component, and determining a thickness of the reactor component following treatment.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2013Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LPInventors: Dennis L. Holtermann, Tin-Tack Peter Cheung, Christopher D. Blessing, Lawrence E. Huff, Joseph Bergmeister, III, Robert L. Hise, Geoffrey E. Scanlon, David W. Dockter
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Publication number: 20140007903Abstract: A method of removing a metal protective layer from a surface of a reactor component comprising treating the metal protective layer with one or more chemical removal agents to remove at least a portion of the metal protective layer from the reactor component. A method of removing a metal protective layer from a surface of a reactor component comprising treating the metal protective layer to remove the metal protective layer from the reactor component, and determining a thickness of the reactor component following treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LPInventors: Dennis L. HOLTERMANN, Tin-Tack Peter CHEUNG, Christopher D. BLESSING, Lawrence E. HUFF, Joseph BERGMEISTER, III, Robert L. HISE, Geoffrey E. SCANLON, David W. DOCKTER
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Patent number: 8569555Abstract: A hydrocarbon aromatization process comprising adding a nitrogenate, an oxygenate, or both to a hydrocarbon stream to produce an enhanced hydrocarbon stream, and contacting the enhanced hydrocarbon stream with an aromatization catalyst, thereby producing an aromatization reactor effluent comprising aromatic hydrocarbons, wherein the catalyst comprises a non-acidic zeolite support, a group VIII metal, and one or more halides. Also disclosed is a hydrocarbon aromatization process comprising monitoring the presence of an oxygenate, a nitrogenate, or both in an aromatization reactor, monitoring at least one process parameter that indicates the activity of the aromatization catalyst, modifying the amount of the oxygenate, the nitrogenate, or both in the aromatization reactor, thereby affecting the parameter.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LPInventors: Christopher D. Blessing, Scott H. Brown, Tin-Tack Peter Cheung, David J. Glova, Daniel M. Hasenberg, Dennis L. Holtermann, Gyanesh P. Khare, Daniel B. Knorr, Jr.