Patents by Inventor Daniel Quinn
Daniel Quinn 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: 20180169730Abstract: Dies for forming components, such as sheet components, and methods of producing the dies are disclosed. The die may include a bulk material and a forming surface. A solid conductor may be formed in the bulk material. The solid conductor may be spaced from and extend adjacent to the forming surface and have a melting point that is greater than a melting point of the bulk material. The solid conductor may be configured to absorb heat from the forming surface. There may multiple solid conductors within the bulk material, for example spaced apart and extending along an axis. The solid conductor may be a bundle of carbon fibers, which may be pitch-based. The solid conductor may be conformal to the forming surface, for example, having a constant spacing therefrom. The solid conductor may be cast-in to the die during its production.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: S. George LUCKEY, JR., Feng REN, Daniel Quinn HOUSTON
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Publication number: 20180037496Abstract: A glass bubble includes a hollow glass body having an outer surface with a diameter of between about 16 micrometers and about 25 micrometers and a surface roughness of about 0.01% to about 0.1% of that diameter. A low density sheet molding compound incorporating a plurality of glass bubbles and resin is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Haibo Zhao, Daniel Quinn Houston, Rick H. Wykoff
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Patent number: 9809493Abstract: A method is provided for treating the outer surfaces of a plurality of glass bubbles. That method includes loading a plurality of glass bubbles into a processing vessel having a roughened lining and displacing the processing vessel so that the plurality of glass bubbles move against the roughened lining to thereby roughen the outer surfaces. Alternatively, or in addition, the glass bubbles are subjected to air plasma treatment to increase the surface energy of the glass bubbles.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Haibo Zhao, Daniel Quinn Houston, Rick H. Wykoff
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Publication number: 20160340236Abstract: A method is provided for treating the outer surfaces of a plurality of glass bubbles. That method includes loading a plurality of glass bubbles into a processing vessel having a roughened lining and displacing the processing vessel so that the plurality of glass bubbles move against the roughened lining to thereby roughen the outer surfaces. Alternatively, or in addition, the glass bubbles are subjected to air plasma treatment to increase the surface energy of the glass bubbles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Haibo Zhao, Daniel Quinn Houston, Rick H. Wykoff
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Patent number: 9421548Abstract: In at least one or more embodiments, a system for scutching material fibers includes first and second plates defining a first cavity to receive and discharge material fibers, the first plate including a first number teeth extending into the first cavity and movable in a first direction, the second plate including a second number of teeth extending into the first cavity and movable in a second direction different from the first direction. Teeth as present in the first number and/or the second number of teeth may be spaced apart from each. In certain instances, the material fibers may be carbon fibers.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Haibo Zhao, Ann Marie Straccia, Daniel Quinn Houston
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Publication number: 20160207282Abstract: An assembly comprising a first composite fiber reinforced part that is joined to a second part by a clinch joint. The first part includes a first layer of resin that is reinforced with fibers and a second layer of resin that is devoid of fibers and applied to one side of the first layer of fiber reinforced resin. The second part contacts the first layer of the first part. The first part and second part are joined by a clinch joint including a pressed out portion that is pressed into a clinching portion. The second layer of resin contains the fibers in the first part.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Amanda Kay FREIS, Aindrea McKelvey CAMPBELL, Daniel Quinn HOUSTON
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Patent number: 9346241Abstract: An assembly comprising a first composite fiber reinforced part that is joined to a second part by a clinch joint. The first part includes a first layer of resin that is reinforced with fibers and a second layer of resin that is devoid of fibers and applied to one side of the first layer of fiber reinforced resin. The second part contacts the first layer of the first part. The first part and second part are joined by a clinch joint including a pressed out portion that is pressed into a clinching portion. The second layer of resin contains the fibers in the first part. An alternative assembly has fiber-free intended clinch joint forming areas that extend through the first part. A method is provided in which a first part including a first layer of resin reinforced with fibers is molded with a second layer of resin on one side of the first layer is joined by a clinch joint to a second part.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Amanda Kay Freis, Aindrea McKelvey Campbell, Daniel Quinn Houston
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Publication number: 20150197877Abstract: In at least one or more embodiments, a system for scutching material fibers includes first and second plates defining a first cavity to receive and discharge material fibers, the first plate including a first number teeth extending into the first cavity and movable in a first direction, the second plate including a second number of teeth extending into the first cavity and movable in a second direction different from the first direction. Teeth as present in the first number and/or the second number of teeth may be spaced apart from each. In certain instances, the material fibers may be carbon fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: HAIBO ZHAO, ANN MARIE STRACCIA, DANIEL QUINN HOUSTON
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Publication number: 20150197070Abstract: An assembly comprising a first composite fiber reinforced part that is joined to a second part by a clinch joint. The first part includes a first layer of resin that is reinforced with fibers and a second layer of resin that is devoid of fibers and applied to one side of the first layer of fiber reinforced resin. The second part contacts the first layer of the first part. The first part and second part are joined by a clinch joint including a pressed out portion that is pressed into a clinching portion. The second layer of resin contains the fibers in the first part. An alternative assembly has fiber-free intended clinch joint forming areas that extend through the first part. A method is provided in which a first part including a first layer of resin reinforced with fibers is molded with a second layer of resin on one side of the first layer is joined by a clinch joint to a second part.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Amanda Kay Freis, Aindrea McKelvey Campbell, Daniel Quinn Houston
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Publication number: 20150136506Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle having a deck, a plurality of wheels mounted to the deck, a drive system mounted underneath the deck, an energy storage system that provides power to the drive system, and a frame configured to secure a load mounted to the deck. Particularly, the vehicle is an electric vehicle in the form of an electric skateboard for us in golf environments. The frame of the vehicle is adapted to secure and carry a golf bag, as well as various accessories, and enables an operator to traverse a golf course together with their golfing equipment on the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Mathew Quinn, Daniel Quinn
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Patent number: 9025286Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein include systems and methods for assembly of electric motor starter connecting packages that enable increased automation and reduced assembly via top-down assembly of circuit components, thereby allowing robotic placement, connection, and securing of circuit components. The connecting package can include an electric motor starter, with optional overload protector, packaged as one unit. The motor starter can include an electrical circuit containing a triac, current transformer, Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) element, resistor, and a capacitor. A cover and base of the connecting package enclose and firmly secure connected circuit elements without needing a circuit board or filler material. The device design enables quick testing of the motor starter circuit and circuit elements after being enclosed by the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Sensata Technologies Massachusetts, Inc.Inventors: Keith Washburn, Christian V. Pellon, Kevin Dropps, Mark C. Carlos, Daniel Quinn
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Patent number: 8973715Abstract: An elevator installation has a guide rail of a predetermined length and a movable body configured to move along the guide rail up and down a hoistway. A proximity sensor is mounted on the movable body to be in a predetermined proximity of the guide rail. The proximity sensor is configured to detect whether or not the proximity sensor is at the predetermined distance to the guide rail. A controller coupled to the proximity sensor acts upon an indication that the proximity sensor is not at the predetermined distance to the guide rail to switch the elevator installation to a secure state.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Inventio AGInventor: Daniel Quinn
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Publication number: 20140323473Abstract: Organophosphate (OP) nerve agents and pesticides are potent inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase (AChE). Though oxime nucleophiles can reactivate an AChE-phosphyl adduct, the adduct can undergo a reaction called aging, leading to an aged-AChE adduct. The invention provides compounds and methods that can be used to reactivate an aged-AChE adduct. Such compounds and methods are useful to counteract organophosphorus poisoning.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: University of Iowa Research FoundationInventors: Daniel Quinn, Joseph John Topczewski
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Publication number: 20140308523Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to methods for large area graphene precipitation onto glass, and associated articles/devices. For example, a coated article including a graphene-inclusive film on a substrate, and/or a method of making the same, is provided. A metal-inclusive catalyst layer (e.g., of or including Ni and/or the like) is disposed on the substrate. The substrate with the catalyst layer thereon is exposed to a precursor gas and a strain-inducing gas at a temperature of no more than 900 degrees C. Graphene is formed and/or allowed to form both over and contacting the catalyst layer, and between the substrate and the catalyst layer, in making the coated article. The catalyst layer, together with graphene formed thereon, is removed, e.g., through excessive strain introduced into the catalyst layer as associated with the graphene formation. Products including such articles, and/or methods of making the same, also are contemplated herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2013Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventors: Vijayen S. VEERASAMY, Anastasios John HART, Daniel Quinn MCNERNY
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Publication number: 20140242373Abstract: A method of joining parts together with a self-piercing rivet that is inserted through a part and partially through a second part. The second part includes a fiber-filled layer and a resin matrix layer that together form a composite part. A self-piercing rivet extends into the second part, but does not penetrate completely through the matrix layer. An assembly, including a first part and a second part that includes a reinforced layer and a resin layer in which a fastener is inserted, but does not extend through the second layer. A composite part including a first layer of resin matrix reinforces the filler and a second layer of resin matrix that does not include a filler and is more than 3 microns thick.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Aindrea McKelvey Campbell, Daniel Quinn Houston, Amanda Kay Freis
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Patent number: 8739388Abstract: A method of joining parts together with a self-piercing rivet that is inserted through a part and partially through a second part. The second part includes a fiber-filled layer and a resin matrix layer that together form a composite part. A self-piercing rivet extends into the second part, but does not penetrate completely through the matrix layer. An assembly, including a first part and a second part that includes a reinforced layer and a resin layer in which a fastener is inserted, but does not extend through the second layer. A composite part including a first layer of resin matrix reinforces the filler and a second layer of resin matrix that does not include a filler and is more than 3 microns thick.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Aindrea McKelvey Campbell, Daniel Quinn Houston, Amanda Kay Freis
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Publication number: 20140127424Abstract: A surface treatment method, machine, and system are disclosed for treating the surface of a substrate by providing a plasma jet generator that directs plasma through a gaseous composition to decompose the gaseous composition into functional groups. A carbon fiber substrate is disclosed that is treated by a plasma jet generator that is directed toward the surface through steam. The plasma jet generator bombards a carbon fiber surface with high energy ions. Carbon-to-carbon chains in the carbon fiber partially break and hydroxide ions are bonded to fractures in the carbon-to-carbon chains. The treatment bonds new hydroxide functional groups to the carbon fiber surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Daniel Quinn Houston, Patrick James Blanchard, Haibo Zhao
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Publication number: 20140000986Abstract: A mounting device in an elevator installation for the fastening and alignment of a guide rail, wherein the guide rail has a fastening section, particularly a rail foot, includes a first limb and a second limb, wherein the first limb has a first setting element and the second limb a second setting element, wherein the limbs are fixed in the elevator installation in such a manner that a section, which extends along the guide direction of the guide rail, of the fastening section can be arranged between the first and second limbs and the position of the section of the fastening section of the guide rail is variable and/or fixable within the elevator installation by adjustment of the first and the second setting elements. A method for fastening and aligning the guide rail by the mounting device is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventor: Daniel Quinn
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Publication number: 20130273312Abstract: A method of joining parts together with a flow drill screw or with a clinch joint. A first part formed of metal or a composite material is joined to a second part that includes a fiber-filled layer and a resin matrix layer. The flow drill screw extends through the first part and the second part into the second part. The resin matrix layer prevents fibers from the fiber filled layer from being forced through the back of the second panel. A clinch joint may be formed into the first part and the second part but does not penetrate completely through the resin matrix layer. When the clinch joint is formed, the resin matrix layer inhibits the fiber filled layer from pushing through the second layer of the second panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Aindrea McKelvey Campbell, Daniel Quinn Houston, Amanda Kay Freis
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Publication number: 20130273314Abstract: A method of joining parts together with a self-piercing rivet that is inserted through a part and partially through a second part. The second part includes a fiber-filled layer and a resin matrix layer that together form a composite part. A self-piercing rivet extends into the second part, but does not penetrate completely through the matrix layer. An assembly, including a first part and a second part that includes a reinforced layer and a resin layer in which a fastener is inserted, but does not extend through the second layer. A composite part including a first layer of resin matrix reinforces the filler and a second layer of resin matrix that does not include a filler and is more than 3 microns thick.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Aindrea McKelvey Campbell, Daniel Quinn Houston, Amanda Kay Freis