Patents by Inventor James Loftus
James Loftus 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: 11503443Abstract: A system and method for providing marine connectivity that include receiving sensor data from a plurality of sensors of a watercraft. The system and method also include determining watercraft operational data associated with an operation of the watercraft. The system and method further include communicating the watercraft operational data to at least one external computing infrastructure associated with a user.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Rathna Kedilaya Herga, Kevin R. Lu, James A. Loftus, Jr.
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Publication number: 20210250737Abstract: A system and method for providing marine connectivity that include receiving sensor data from a plurality of sensors of a watercraft. The system and method also include determining watercraft operational data associated with an operation of the watercraft. The system and method further include communicating the watercraft operational data to at least one external computing infrastructure associated with a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Rathna Kedilaya Herga, Kevin R. Lu, James A. Loftus, JR.
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Patent number: 9611023Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a transmission that includes an input shaft connected to a crankshaft, an output shaft contained within a transmission housing, an input gear contained within the transmission housing and connected to the input shaft, and an output gear contained within the transmission housing and connected to the output shaft and engaging the input gear. A directional gear assembly is contained within the transmission housing at a location between the output shaft and the drive shaft. The directional gear assembly includes a first configuration in which the output shaft drives the drive shaft in a first rotational direction, a second configuration in which the output shaft drives the drive shaft in a second rotational direction that is opposite to the first rotational direction, and a third configuration in which the drive shaft is disconnected from the output shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: James A. Loftus, Jr., Christopher Kurt Zingelmann, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160375974Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a transmission that includes an input shaft connected to a crankshaft, an output shaft contained within a transmission housing, an input gear contained within the transmission housing and connected to the input shaft, and an output gear contained within the transmission housing and connected to the output shaft and engaging the input gear. A directional gear assembly is contained within the transmission housing at a location between the output shaft and the drive shaft. The directional gear assembly includes a first configuration in which the output shaft drives the drive shaft in a first rotational direction, a second configuration in which the output shaft drives the drive shaft in a second rotational direction that is opposite to the first rotational direction, and a third configuration in which the drive shaft is disconnected from the output shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: James A. LOFTUS, JR., Christopher Kurt ZINGELMANN, JR.
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Patent number: 9090149Abstract: A convertible system includes a pair of movable side rails, each being connected to a structural pillar. A front header spans between forward ends of the side rails. A side rail latching mechanism releasably attaches the side rails to the structural pillars. A roof member includes a flexible, foldable roof panel and a panel header secured to and covered by the roof panel. The panel header has lateral end portions movably coupled to the side rails. The roof member is movable between a closed position, a pre-defined intermediate opened position, and a fully opened position. The roof member together with the side rails is further movable to a stowed position rearward of a vehicle occupant cabin. A roof member latch mechanism is mounted to the panel header for releasably attaching the panel header to the front header.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Michael T. Binfet, Jason S. Borland, Nigel Williams, Kenneth M. Hartlaub, James A. Loftus, Jr., Kenneth David Edelmann, Michael T. Willard
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Patent number: 8815202Abstract: A process for producing sulfuric acid with reduced levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) within a typical sulfuric acid production line. A hydrazine source material can be mixed with a sulfuric acid effluent at a temperature of at least about 90° C. for a period of at least 1 minute to reduce the level of NOx is the sulfuric acid effluent.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Hasan Dindi, Donald James Loftus
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Publication number: 20140056802Abstract: A process for producing sulfuric acid with reduced levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) within a typical sulfuric acid production line. A hydrazine source material can be mixed with a sulfuric acid effluent at a temperature of at least about 90° C. for a period of at least 1 minute to reduce the level of NOx is the sulfuric acid effluent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: Hasan Dindi, Donald James Loftus
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Patent number: 8453291Abstract: A wiper lifter assembly includes a wiper ramp that lifts a wiper away from a wiper surface on a vehicle and a wiper contact member that is attached to an upper surface of the wiper ramp. The wiper contact member may act as a sound damper to greatly reduce the undesirable noise otherwise caused when the wiper contacts the wiper lifter assembly. The assembly may also include an isolation pad for attaching the assembly to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Michael A. Schrader, Anthony J. Ferrito, Michael T. Binfet, Takuji Ohara, James A. Loftus, Jr., Kozo Kusumoto, Joshua L. Morrow
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Publication number: 20100154157Abstract: A wiper lifter assembly includes a wiper ramp that lifts a wiper away from a wiper surface on a vehicle and a wiper contact member that is attached to an upper surface of the wiper ramp. The wiper contact member may act as a sound damper to greatly reduce the undesirable noise otherwise caused when the wiper contacts the wiper lifter assembly. The assembly may also include an isolation pad for attaching the assembly to the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Michael A. Schrader, Anthony J. Ferrito, Michael T. Binfet, Takuji Ohara, James A. Loftus, JR., Kozo Kusumoto, Joshua L. Morrow
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Publication number: 20060254855Abstract: The present invention provides a fibrous veil having a plurality of densified portions formed thereon for improved airflow resistance. The airflow resistance may be tuned to meet the needs of a particular application by selecting the size, density and location of the densified portions. The veil may be used independently or in combination with other sound control materials. The present invention also provides a fibrous blanket having a plurality of densified portions formed on one or both major surfaces thereof for improved airflow resistance. The airflow resistance may be tuned to meet the needs of a particular application by selecting the size and density of the densified portions. A method of manufacturing the materials of the present invention by applying heat and/or pressure to portions of the material is also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2005Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: James Loftus, Thomas Block, Jeffrey Tilton
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Publication number: 20060032171Abstract: Disclosed are an insulation product and an insulation system incorporating such a product for insulating exterior walls, particularly masonry walls, that incorporates a wicking media to transport condensate away from the interface between the insulating product and the exterior wall. The condensate will be removed to a more interior location where it can evaporate and/or be transferred to and held in a sorbent material until conditions allow permit evaporation. The insulation system includes an integrated support element that can be used to increase the rate of evaporation via various methods and/or improve the aesthetic appearance of the insulating product. The evaporation rate may be improved through the use of increased wicking material area, secondary evaporative surfaces, heating and/or forced or natural convection.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2004Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Charles Weir, Clarke Berdan, James Loftus
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Patent number: 6680706Abstract: A telematic vehicle antenna for dampening low frequency vibrations includes a shaft adapted to be mounted on a vehicle, wherein the shaft has a longitudinal axis and an outer surface, the outer surface has a configuration that surrounds and extends generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, and the diameter of the configuration defines the diameter of the shaft. The antenna further comprises a conductor substantially enclosed by the outer surface and an air turbulence generator in contact with the outer surface for dampening vibrations transmitted to a vehicle by the shaft, wherein the air turbulence generator extends helically in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, and the air turbulence generator extends radially outwardly from the outer surface of the shaft by a distance greater than or equal to about 10% of the diameter of the shaft. A method of dampening low frequency vibrations associated with telematic antennas is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: James A. Loftus, Jr., Jerome M. Kowalik
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Publication number: 20030128170Abstract: A telematic vehicle antenna for dampening low frequency vibrations includes a shaft adapted to be mounted on a vehicle, wherein the shaft has a longitudinal axis and an outer surface, the outer surface has a configuration that surrounds and extends generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, and the diameter of the configuration defines the diameter of the shaft. The antenna further comprises a conductor substantially enclosed by the outer surface and an air turbulence generator in contact with the outer surface for dampening vibrations transmitted to a vehicle by the shaft, wherein the air turbulence generator extends helically in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, and the air turbulence generator extends radially outwardly from the outer surface of the shaft by a distance greater than or equal to about 10% of the diameter of the shaft. A method of dampening low frequency vibrations associated with telematic antennas is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventors: James A. Loftus, Jerome M. Kowalik
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Patent number: D508447Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2004Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Joshua Morrow, Daniel Cheung, Donald Herner, Douglas Kaltenmark, James A. Loftus, Jr., Thomas H. Kim