Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Sawarynski, Jr.

Thomas J. Sawarynski, Jr. 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).

  • Publication number: 20240092136
    Abstract: An electronic bypass (eBypass) cartridge assembly and method for installing such, including a bypass valve defining a first chamber; a valve body defining a second chamber; and a check valve preventing flow from the second chamber to the first chamber. A bypass tube defining a third chamber, and a solenoid assembly, wherein the solenoid assembly controls flow between the first chamber, the second chamber, and the third chamber. The eBypass cartridge assembly may also include a cartridge attachment interface, and a sealing surface defined by the bypass valve, or an LVDT assembly configured to sense a position of bypass valve, or a valve seat formed on a spring housing, wherein the sealing surface is configured to seal to the valve seat in a fully closed position, or a single bypass input tube and a single bypass output tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Off-Road Research LLC
    Inventor: Thomas J. Sawarynski, JR.
  • Publication number: 20230256292
    Abstract: A treadmill has a base with a vertically displaceable platform. A mechanism is provided that resists the downward movement of the platform in response to a load applied to the platform. The mechanism also rebounds the platform upwardly with a force applied to the platform in response to a decrease of a load on the platform. A support structure enables stable vertical positioning of the platform with respect to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Beyer, Stacy E. Stamm, Jay T. Worobets, Brian R. Brothres, Andrew James Lewis, Thomas J. Sawarynski, JR., Edward F. Wettlaufer, JR.
  • Patent number: 11702019
    Abstract: A damper interface device (DID) includes a microcontroller including a memory and a processor, at least one algorithm stored to the memory, and a DID connector configured to connect the microcontroller to a vehicle network without having to modify the wiring system of the vehicle. The algorithm is configured to receive network messages from the vehicle network via the DID connector, where the network messages include an input message directed to a suspension controller. The algorithm is executed by the processor to identify the input message as directed to the suspension controller, parse the input message for response requirements, determine contents of a response to the input message, where the contents of the response emulate a response of the suspension controller, and generate a response message including the contents of the response. The microcontroller is configured to output the response message to the vehicle network via the DID connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Off-Road Research LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Sawarynski, Jr., Daniel S. Collins
  • Patent number: 11666799
    Abstract: A treadmill has a base with a vertically displaceable platform. A mechanism is provided that resists the downward movement of the platform in response to a load applied to the platform. The mechanism also rebounds the platform upwardly with a force applied to the platform in response to a decrease of a load on the platform. A support structure enables stable vertical positioning of the platform with respect to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Beyer, Stacy E. Stamm, Jay T. Worobets, Brian R. Brothers, Andrew James Lewis, Thomas J. Sawarynski, Jr., Edward F. Wettlaufer, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11529835
    Abstract: An electronically controller external damper reservoir assembly (eRESI) can be connected to a passive damper and/or substituted for an existing external reservoir to provide semi-active damping control. The eRESI includes a reservoir and a variable base valve assembly actuated by an actuator. A controller is in communication with the actuator and a sensor providing input signal indicative of vehicle movement and is programmed to generate a damping control signal to the actuator based on the input signal, to dynamically control the damping force outputted by a passive damper hydraulically connected to the eRESI. A P/T sensor can be installed to a gas chamber of a vehicle damper to generate a P/T signal indicative of the pressure and temperature of the gas. The controller is programmed to determine a damper position of the damper based on the P/T signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Off-Road Research LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Sawarynski, Jr., Daniel S. Collins
  • Patent number: 11505024
    Abstract: An electronically controller external damper reservoir assembly (eRESI) can be connected to a passive damper and/or substituted for an existing external reservoir to provide semi-active damping control. The eRESI includes a reservoir and a variable base valve assembly actuated by an actuator. A controller is in communication with the actuator and a sensor providing input signal indicative of vehicle movement and is programmed to generate a damping control signal to the actuator based on the input signal, to dynamically control the damping force outputted by a passive damper hydraulically connected to the eRESI. A P/T sensor can be installed to a gas chamber of a vehicle damper to generate a P/T signal indicative of the pressure and temperature of the gas. The controller is programmed to determine a damper position of the damper based on the P/T signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Off-Road Research LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Sawarynski, Jr., Daniel S. Collins
  • Patent number: 11491365
    Abstract: A treadmill has a base with a vertically displaceable platform. A mechanism is provided that resists the downward movement of the platform in response to a load applied to the platform. The mechanism also rebounds the platform upwardly with a force applied to the platform in response to a decrease of a load on the platform. A support structure enables stable vertical positioning of the platform with respect to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Beyer, Stacy E. Stamm, Jay T. Worobets, Brian R. Brothers, Andrew James Lewis, Thomas J. Sawarynski, Jr., Edward F. Wettlaufer, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20210170223
    Abstract: A treadmill has a base with a vertically displaceable platform. A mechanism is provided that resists the downward movement of the platform in response to a load applied to the platform. The mechanism also rebounds the platform upwardly with a force applied to the platform in response to a decrease of a load on the platform. A support structure enables stable vertical positioning of the platform with respect to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Beyer, Stacy E. Stamm, Jay T. Worobets, Brian R. Brothers, Andrew James Lewis, Thomas J. Sawarynski, Jr., Edward F. Wettlaufer, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20210138298
    Abstract: A treadmill has a base with a vertically displaceable platform. A mechanism is provided that resists the downward movement of the platform in response to a load applied to the platform. The mechanism also rebounds the platform upwardly with a force applied to the platform in response to a decrease of a load on the platform. A support structure enables stable vertical positioning of the platform with respect to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Beyer, Stacy E. Stamm, Jay T. Worobets, Brian R. Brothers, Andrew James Lewis, Thomas J. Sawarynski, Jr., Edward F. Wettlaufer, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20210101434
    Abstract: An electronically controller external damper reservoir assembly (eRESI) can be connected to a passive damper and/or substituted for an existing external reservoir to provide semi-active damping control. The eRESI includes a reservoir and a variable base valve assembly actuated by an actuator. A controller is in communication with the actuator and a sensor providing input signal indicative of vehicle movement and is programmed to generate a damping control signal to the actuator based on the input signal, to dynamically control the damping force outputted by a passive damper hydraulically connected to the eRESI. A P/T sensor can be installed to a gas chamber of a vehicle damper to generate a P/T signal indicative of the pressure and temperature of the gas. The controller is programmed to determine a damper position of the damper based on the P/T signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: Off-Road Research LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Sawarynski, JR., Daniel S. Collins
  • Publication number: 20210101432
    Abstract: An electronically controller external damper reservoir assembly (eRESI) can be connected to a passive damper and/or substituted for an existing external reservoir to provide semi-active damping control. The eRESI includes a reservoir and a variable base valve assembly actuated by an actuator. A controller is in communication with the actuator and a sensor providing input signal indicative of vehicle movement and is programmed to generate a damping control signal to the actuator based on the input signal, to dynamically control the damping force outputted by a passive damper hydraulically connected to the eRESI. A P/T sensor can be installed to a gas chamber of a vehicle damper to generate a P/T signal indicative of the pressure and temperature of the gas. The controller is programmed to determine a damper position of the damper based on the P/T signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: Off-Road Research LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Sawarynski, JR., Daniel S. Collins
  • Patent number: 10918904
    Abstract: A treadmill has a base with a vertically displaceable platform. A mechanism is provided that resists the downward movement of the platform in response to a load applied to the platform. The mechanism also rebounds the platform upwardly with a force applied to the platform in response to a decrease of a load on the platform. A support structure enables stable vertical positioning of the platform with respect to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Beyer, Stacy E. Stamm, Jay T. Worobets, Brian R. Brothers, Andrew James Lewis, Thomas J. Sawarynski, Jr., Edward F. Wettlaufer, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20200247336
    Abstract: A damper interface device (DID) includes a microcontroller including a memory and a processor, at least one algorithm stored to the memory, and a DID connector configured to connect the microcontroller to a vehicle network without having to modify the wiring system of the vehicle. The algorithm is configured to receive network messages from the vehicle network via the DID connector, where the network messages include an input message directed to a suspension controller. The algorithm is executed by the processor to identify the input message as directed to the suspension controller, parse the input message for response requirements, determine contents of a response to the input message, where the contents of the response emulate a response of the suspension controller, and generate a response message including the contents of the response. The microcontroller is configured to output the response message to the vehicle network via the DID connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: Off-Road Research LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Sawarynski, Jr., Daniel S. Collins
  • Publication number: 20180345068
    Abstract: A treadmill has a base with a vertically displaceable platform. A mechanism is provided that resists the downward movement of the platform in response to a load applied to the platform. The mechanism also rebounds the platform upwardly with a force applied to the platform in response to a decrease of a load on the platform. A support structure enables stable vertical positioning of the platform with respect to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Beyer, Stacy E. Stamm, Jay T. Worobets, Brian R. Brothers, Andrew James Lewis, Thomas J. Sawarynski, JR., Edward F. Wettlaufer, JR.
  • Patent number: 9239162
    Abstract: A recessed light liner assembly according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a hollow body and an annular flange. The hollow body is configured to fit within the recessed light to prevent airflow through the recessed light, the body having an open bottom, a closed top, and a sidewall extending between the open bottom and the closed top. The annular flange is connected to the body and extends around the open bottom of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Versicor, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas J. Sawarynski, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140003065
    Abstract: A recessed light liner assembly according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a hollow body and an annular flange. The hollow body is configured to fit within the recessed light to prevent airflow through the recessed light, the body having an open bottom, a closed top, and a sidewall extending between the open bottom and the closed top. The annular flange is connected to the body and extends around the open bottom of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas J. Sawarynski, Jr.