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  • HVAC protection system for automotive vehicles
    Patent number: 7275985
    Abstract: There is disclosed a protection system for a heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The protection system includes one or more of a base, a shield and a deflector. The protection system is generally designed for preventing water and debris from flowing into the HVAC system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Lewis, Rick Scheuer, Conrad Miracle
  • Control system for operating automotive vehicle components
    Patent number: 7274007
    Abstract: There is disclosed a control system for operating automotive vehicle components. The control system typically includes at least a control module programmed with instructions for controlling a heater, a ventilator or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Lucas Fernandez, Konstantin Majarov
  • Method and device for the protection of a pipe portion
    Patent number: 7273073
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method, device and tools for the protection of cadmium welds, holidays or the like on underground pipe portions, wherein the device includes a patch having a fibrous material and a hydrophobic agent that is adapted to form a substantial seal about the pipe portion or otherwise coat the pipe portion with an anti-corrosion agent upon application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: The Trenton Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Douglas, Mark Bradley, Charles W. Kennedy, Frank Rampton
  • Dispenser volume determination method
    Patent number: 7270013
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods of determining the volume of liquid dispensed by a dispenser. Initially, a refractive index analysis is preformed on a first liquid that has been dispensed from the dispenser in question. From the refractive index analysis, information is obtained about the volume of first liquid dispensed. The invention also includes methods for verifying the volumetric accuracy of a dispenser. The methods include dispensing a first liquid having a known refractive index into a vessel having a second liquid with a known volume and a known refractive index to form a test mixture. The refractive index of the test mixture is measured and then correlated with the refractive index of the first liquid to obtain information about the volume of first liquid dispensed. The dispensed volume is then compared to the theoretical volume of liquid dispensed by the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Streck, Inc.
    Inventors: Balwant S. Bhullar, Daniel T. Bourne
  • Retention spring for brake pressure pads
    Patent number: 7267208
    Abstract: A brake caliper has a retention spring to eliminate excessive movement of the pressure plates or pad pin with respect to the caliper housing. The retention spring has a pad pin contacting portion to exert a force on the pad pin. The spring includes a retention portion continuous with the pad pin portion to provide counterforce to maintain the pad pin in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Akebono Corporation
    Inventors: Philip N Jedele, Seiji Nishimura, Tadasake Fujiwara
  • Synthetic material and methods of forming and applying same
    Patent number: 7267738
    Abstract: A synthetic material and articles incorporating the same are disclosed. The synthetic material includes a base material, which is at least partially tacky. Preferably, a powder is dispensed upon the base material for providing a substantially non-tacky surface to the synthetic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Czaplicki, Keith Madaus
  • Reinforcing members
    Patent number: 7255388
    Abstract: A structural reinforcement for a hollow section at least part of at least one of whose surfaces is the internal surface of an external panel comprising a rigid reinforcing member having a shape that substantially conforms to the cross section to be reinforced. An expandable adhesive material is provided over a portion of the surface of the rigid reinforcing member and the shape of the rigid reinforcing member and the amount and location of the expandable adhesive is such that upon foaming the foam contacts and bonds to the internal surfaces of the hollow section other than the interior surface of the external panel. In this way deformation of the external body panel during the foaming and/or cooling of the foamed expandable material is reduced or prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Le Gall, Jean-Philippe Lutz, Serge Bieber
  • Wide caliper assembly design
    Patent number: 7249658
    Abstract: A disc brake caliper assembly is provided including a support bracket, a pair of slide pins, and a caliper body. The support bracket includes an inboard rail and an outboard rail. The inboard rail defines a pair of engagement bores. The pair of slide pins engage the pair of engagement bores. The caliper body slidably engages the pair of slide pins. The caliper body includes an inboard portion and an outboard portion. The inboard and outboard portions balance each other such that the caliper body has a center of gravity that is substantially axially aligned with the location of engagement between the slide pins and the engagement bores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Akebono
    Inventors: Sean C Barrett, Philip N Jedele
  • Method of forming members for sealing or baffling
    Patent number: 7249415
    Abstract: There is disclosed a member for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a carrier, an expandable material and at least one fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Larsen, Thomas D. Kleino, Abraham Kassa, William J. Barz, Matthew Harthcock
  • Method of forming a seating system
    Patent number: 7250091
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a seating system that includes a seat back (20) with one or more plastic panels (22) that extend across a lateral distance of the seat back (20). The seat back (20) preferably includes one or more reinforcements (30) attached to the plastic panels (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Hein J. Koelman, Eric Kurtycz
  • Instrument panel assembly
    Patent number: 7234763
    Abstract: An improved seating system that includes a seat back assembly (10) that is fabricated to include a seat back (12) with a first panel portion (14) that is optionally secured to a second panel portion (16) with one or more fasteners such as welds, adhesives, tack-offs, steel brackets or otherwise. The first panel portion (14), the second panel portion (16) or both preferably are plastic. The seat back assembly (10) may include one or more integrated reinforcement structures (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Hein J. Koelman, Steve J. Rogers, Eric Kurtycz, Ravi Ramanathan
  • Self supportive panel system
    Patent number: 7225596
    Abstract: A self supporting panel system used to fabricate ceilings, floors, walls, or roofs. The panel system is assembled from a plurality of panels, each having a core that is sandwiched between opposing plate members. In a preferred embodiment, the core of each panel includes a unifying material to enhance the load bearing capacity of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: PN II, Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Wrass
  • Covered conductor and heater formed therewith
    Patent number: 7223948
    Abstract: There is disclosed a conductor having a conductive element and a covering surrounding at least a portion of the conductive element. Preferably, the covering has an inner portion and an outer portion formed of different materials such that the melting point of the inner portion is higher than the melting point of the outer portion. The conductor is particularly useful for forming heaters, which may be integrated into a seat of an automotive vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AG
    Inventors: Shaun Calvin Howick, Goran Bajic
  • Hygiene station for individuals
    Patent number: 7216376
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a disposable hygiene device with a toilet seat with a top and bottom surfaces, where the toilet seat folds for storage before or after use. A receptacle is attached to the bottom surface of the toilet seat. After use, an adhesive on the top surface of the toilet seat is exposed by the removal of a protective layer. The toilet seat may then be folded onto itself to seal the hygiene device for easy disposal. The toilet seat may also include handles or an extension to ease proper orientation and use of the disposable hygiene device. The present invention also includes hygiene stations, preferably portable, that may be used with the disposable hygiene device, hygiene stations that include rotatable, extendable and height adjustable bathroom fixtures, and hygiene stations have a common connection point for inputs and outputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Regents at The University of Michigan
    Inventor: Allen Samuels
  • Adhesively bonded engine intake manifold assembly
    Patent number: 7213560
    Abstract: An engine intake manifold assembly (10), including a first component (12) having a first mating surface (14) and a second molded plastic component (16) having a second mating surface (18). The second molded plastic component (16) is adhesively bonded to the first component (12) with an adhesive (20). The adhesive bond strength exceeds the strength of the second molded plastic component (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart R. Jones, David M. Courter, Kenneth J. Ritzema, Mark A. McMaken, Selamawit Asfaw
  • Vehicle seat and associated air conditioning apparatus
    Patent number: 7213876
    Abstract: A vehicle seat with a backrest (16) that has a backrest cushion (18) and a rear backrest cover (20), and an air-handling device that is associated with the backrest (16) and is connected to an air distribution device (30, 32) in the seat. The rear backrest cover (20) is at least partially air permeable, and covers at least one passage (27) of the air-handling device (23). The air exchanged between the environment and the air-handling device (23) passes for the most part through the air-permeable regions of the backrest cover (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive System AG
    Inventor: Stefan Stoewe
  • Interchangeable container
    Patent number: 7204684
    Abstract: The invention relates to an interchangeable container (1) for a device used to construct models. Said container forms a substantially delimiting frame, into which a workpiece platform (2) that acts as a base can be inserted. The interchangeable container (1) contains a support (3) onto which the workpiece platform (2) is introduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Rainer Höchsmann, Bernhard Graf, Alexander Kudernatsch
  • Heater for an automotive vehicle and method of forming same
    Patent number: 7205510
    Abstract: There is disclosed a heater for an automotive vehicle or other article of manufacture. The heater typically includes a first conductive medium and a second conductive medium disposed upon a carrier. In a preferred embodiment, the first conductive medium includes a first section and a second section that are electrically connected by a second conductive medium. The second conductive medium preferably exhibits a positive thermal coefficient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems Ltd.
    Inventor: Shaun Howick
  • Advertising device
    Patent number: D543591
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Spirit Realty, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Simasko
  • Camera
    Patent number: D547346
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: V.I.O., Inc.
    Inventor: David J. Ollila