Patents Represented by Attorney Price Heneveld LLP

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  • Bumper system for motor vehicles
    Patent number: 8240725
    Abstract: A bumper system for motor vehicles includes a cross member, and at least one crush box positioned between the cross member and the vehicle frame. Two coupling levers have opposite ends operably and pivotally connected with a crush box and cross member. The coupling levers are arranged in a mutually parallel relationship and oriented at an angle relative to vehicle travel, such that the cross member is supported by the crush box for displacement from a ready position toward the vehicle frame in both horizontal and vertical directions. An energy absorption element constructed from a foam material was positioned between a cross member and the crush box, and is clamped between the coupling levers to selectively resist inward movement of the cross member from the ready position upon impact to absorb impact energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Holger Wiedermann, Frank Seifert, Torsten Groning
  • Vehicular rearview mirror assembly including integrated backlighting for a liquid crystal display (LCD)
    Patent number: 8237909
    Abstract: A vehicular rearview mirror assembly (600) includes an electrochromic (EC) glass element (303) and a printed circuit board (603) for mounting electrical components. A liquid crystal display (LCD) (615) is mounted to the printed circuit board (603), while a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) (608) are also mounted to the same printed circuit board below the LCD (603) for providing backlighting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Gentex Corporation
    Inventors: John B. Ostreko, Danny L. Minikey, Jr., Andrew J. LeVesque, William R. Spence, Peter Wm. VanderWel, John B. Wallace, Frederick T. Bauer, Mark W. Newton, Ethan J. Lee, Jeremy A. Fogg
  • Overmolded circuit board and method
    Patent number: 8230575
    Abstract: An electrical device includes a circuit board having one or more electrical components mounted to the circuit board. At least a portion of the circuit board is encapsulated in a thermoplastic polymer material to encapsulate the electrical components. The device may be fabricated by at least partially shielding the electrical components with polymer material, followed by overmolding the polymer material with thermoplastic polymer material. The shielding material may comprise a pre-formed component, or it may comprise thermoplastic polymer material that is molded around the electrical components in a first molding step or “shot”.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Innotec Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Veenstra, Jason R. Mulder, Eric L. Fleischmann
  • Shower base apparatus
    Patent number: 8230535
    Abstract: A manufactured shower base assembly includes a thermoplastic honeycomb structure with a spun bond polyester fabric bonded to its base surface. The upper surface of the honeycomb structure is contoured to a desired slope and drain opening configuration, and includes a thermoplastic pre-formed thermoplastic waterproof membrane integrally bonded to its top surface, the membrane being contoured to conform to a shape of the honeycomb structure. A structural ring is utilized to provide added structure around the drain opening. The configuration allows for adjustment when placing/installing the shower base in relation to walls of the shower enclosure and to a floor drain in the shower enclosure, and further allows for attachment to any common clamping ring style drain, and provides for efficient and quick installation with minimization of skilled labor time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Noble Company
    Inventors: Paul S. Kik, Sr., Paul S. Kik, Jr., James A. Wadaga
  • Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors having distinct alarm indications and a test button that indicates improper operation
    Patent number: 8232884
    Abstract: A detection device and detection device system are provided, wherein the detection device includes a housing, a first detector device and a second detector device. The first detector device is configured to detect at least one smoke particle. A second detector device configured to detect at least one gas particle, wherein the first detector device and the second detector device are substantially enclosed in the housing. The detection device further includes an audible enunciator configured to emit an audible noise when at least one of the first and second detector devices detect at least one smoke and gas particle, and a test button, wherein the audible enunciator emits an audible sound when the detection device is operating improperly and the test button is activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Gentex Corporation
    Inventors: Greg R. Pattok, Richard T. Fish, Jr., Scott R. Edwards, Darin D. Tuttle, Christopher D. Stirling
  • Bumper system for motor vehicles
    Patent number: 8231155
    Abstract: A bumper system for a motor vehicle includes a cross-member having a U-shape that opens away from the motor vehicle and includes a pair of outer flanges. At least one crush box is connected with the cross-member and supports the same on the motor vehicle. A closure member is operably connected with the outer flanges of the cross-member, and includes first and second longitudinal segments, each of which has a generally U-shaped configuration which opens toward the cross-member, and includes a base, a pair of legs, and a pair of flanges. A coupling member attaches the first and second segments of the closure member to the outer flanges of the cross-member and includes a connecting bar that extends in a generally vertical plane and is connected with the base of each of the first and second segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Wilhelm Arns
  • Method of making foamed mycelium structure
    Patent number: 8227233
    Abstract: A method of making a molded part, including forming a liquid aggregate from a mixture of finely ground aggregate and a fluid. A mixture of a fungal inoculum and the liquid aggregate is formed. Nanoparticles are homogenously distributed throughout the mixture. The mixture is inserted into a mold cavity. Live mycelium is grown to fill the mold cavity. The live mycelium is heated to terminate further growth and develop a formed part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Raymond Edward Kalisz, Charles Alan Rocco
  • Method for making a pivot arm assembly for semiconductor wafer handling robots
    Patent number: 8225509
    Abstract: A method for making a robot pivot arm assembly includes forming from a rigid, machinable material a circular disk, and forming a circular aperture through the center of the disk. An outer bearing track is formed integrally in the inside surface which defines the aperture, and the apertured disk is positioned in a machining device with a fixturing portion that engages the outer bearing track. An integral outer race, an arm and a gear segment with teeth are then machined into the disk to form the outer portion of the pivot arm assembly. An inner race with an inner bearing track is positioned inside the integral outer race, and rolling bearing elements are inserted into the first and second bearing tracks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Kaydon Corporation
    Inventors: William Daniel Schmidt, Scott A. Hansen, Gregory A. Clary, David S. Dailey
  • Plasticized mycelium composite and method
    Patent number: 8227225
    Abstract: A method of making a plasticized mycelium structure, including dissolving a soluble polymer in a liquid thereby forming a polymer solution of polymer particles. The polymer solution is combined with a fungal inoculum capable of growing hyphae in the presence of an aggregate. The resulting mixture is allowed to grow into a mycelium network. The mycelium network is made up of hyphae which bond with the polymer particles found in the polymer solution forming a structure substantially made up of mycelium that has a plasticizer homogenously distributed throughout the structure. The structure is cured to terminate mycelium growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Alan Rocco, Raymond Edward Kalisz
  • Shower bench
    Patent number: 8225435
    Abstract: A shower bench includes an L-shaped first brace with legs attached to vertical shower walls. A bench subassembly includes a cross brace, a foam block, and a T-shaped beam made of cementitious bonding agent that adheres the cross brace to the foam block and also adds strength to a front edge of the foam block. The brace and the block are cut to fit horizontally against the first brace with legs overlapping, such that the braces form a rigid geometric arrangement that supports the block. Ends of the braces are screwed together. The large uniform surfaces of the block are covered with tile and grout. The resulting assembly is extremely rigid and non-flexing, such that cracking of the tile and grout is substantially minimized, even when the bench is loaded up to 400 lbs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Noble Company
    Inventors: Paul Kik, Jr., Jim Wadaga
  • Connection system for connecting a supporting arm to an axle body
    Patent number: 8226099
    Abstract: A connection system for connecting a supporting arm to an axle body comprises a first and a second supporting element each having a reinforced region, wherein the first and second supporting elements cooperate to substantially enclose the axle body, and wherein contact regions created between the first and second supporting elements are substantially vertically aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: SAF-Holland GmbH
    Inventor: Hubert B. Koschinat
  • Method of making molded part comprising coupled to mechanical device
    Patent number: 8227224
    Abstract: A method of making a molded part, including forming a liquid aggregate. A fungal inoculum and the liquid aggregate are inserted into a mold cavity. A portion of an object is inserted into the mold cavity. The fungal inoculum is grown into live mycelium that operably couples with the object. The mycelium is heated to terminate further growth and develop a composite part made of mycelium and the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Raymond Edward Kalisz, Charles Alan Rocco
  • Electro-optic system configured to reduce a perceived color change
    Patent number: 8228590
    Abstract: An electro-optic system is provided that includes a front element having first and second surfaces, a rear element including third and fourth surfaces, wherein the front and rear elements are sealably bonded together in a spaced-apart relationship to define a chamber, and an electro-optic medium contained in the chamber, and the electro-optic medium is adapted to be in at least a high transmittance state and a low transmittance state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Gentex Corporation
    Inventors: Kelvin L. Baumann, John A. VanderPloeg, David A. Theiste, Thomas F. Guarr, Henry W. Luten, George A. Neuman
  • Sliding door tambour close out panel
    Patent number: 8220203
    Abstract: A cover assembly for an opening in a sliding vehicle door system including a linkage arm operably associated with the vehicle door and a vehicle body. Also included is a tambour door panel associated with the linkage arm. Further included is a channel located proximate a door trim panel having at least one slot, the channel including an opening capable of allowing the linkage arm to pass through at least a portion of the channel, where at least a portion of the tambour door panel slidably travels within the channel, wherein a sliding motion of the vehicle door imparts movement on the linkage arm, the linkage arm sliding within the at least one slot and the channel, and wherein the linkage arm simultaneously imparts movement on the tambour door panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Gase, Todd William Dishman, Adrian Nicholas Alexander Elliott, Craig Blust, Dave Michael Lechkun
  • Closing seal and method for making the same
    Patent number: 8220847
    Abstract: A closing seal and associated method include a closing body having a closing mechanism disposed therein, and receptacle retaining the closing body, and a first connecting member connected with one of the closing body and the receptacle. An insertion member is connected with the first connecting member and shaped for insertion into the closing member to retain the same in place. A second connecting member is connected with one of the closing body, the receptacle and the insertion member, and includes a through aperture through which the insertion member passes when the closing seal is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Bednorz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Franz-Peter Welsch
  • Display holder
    Patent number: D664370
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Inventor: Michael J. Suman
  • Foldable saw
    Patent number: D664823
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventor: Todd Pringnitz
  • Printer
    Patent number: D665017
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Domino Printing Sciences PLC
    Inventors: Bruce Hutchison, Alasdair Barnett
  • Printer make-up cartridge
    Patent number: D665018
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Domino Printing Sciences PLC
    Inventors: Steven Mark Hatch, Stuart Mark Walkington, Brian Patrick Guinee, Gareth Huw Lloyd
  • Printer service module
    Patent number: D665019
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Domino Printing Sciences PLC
    Inventors: Steven Mark Hatch, Stuart Mark Walkington, Brian Patrick Guinee, Gareth Huw Lloyd