Patents Represented by Attorney Reising Ethington, P.C.

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  • Food glazing method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7841294
    Abstract: A food glazing system for automatically applying a glaze to an edible object. An inclined heatable surface is disposed in the path of sugar dispensed from a sugar dispenser and is positioned to heat the sugar enroute to an edible object to be glazed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Dearborn Sausage Company
    Inventors: Clifford Todd Meier, Michael C. Kosch
  • Method of brazing with two different braze compositions
    Patent number: 7841509
    Abstract: A copper tube with copper end pieces for a water-cooled secondary winding of a welding transformer is an example of a brazed assembly having a potentially corrodible side, the water-cooled side, and a low-exposure side, the air side or dry side, of the joined pieces. By shaping contacting surfaces of the parts at the brazed joint it is useful to form a barrier, for example, between a special braze material required for the corrosive side and a conventional, easy to apply, braze material for use on the air side of the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Sigler, Anil K. Sachdev, James G. Schroth
  • Multiple stage combustion process to maintain a controllable reformation temperature profile
    Patent number: 7842424
    Abstract: A reaction vessel that integrates and balances an endothermic process with at least one exothermic process of the fuel cell system. Preferably the exothermic process is conducted in stages to provide more uniform and/or controllable heat generation and exchange, and to produce a uniform and/or controllable temperature profile in the endothermic reaction process. The invention allows for the elimination of the working fluid loop of prior art systems that had unsatisfactory response times at startup, and during transient conditions, and also added to the overall mass and volume of the fuel cell system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventor: William Henry Pettit
  • Insert with tabs and damped products and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 7836938
    Abstract: One embodiment includes an insert including a body portion; a plurality of tabs extending from the body portion, wherein the tabs are tapered; and wherein the insert is constructed and arranged to provide damping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Parag Agarwal, Anil K. Sachdev, Suresh Sundarraj
  • Kink protector for a line
    Patent number: 7837157
    Abstract: A kink protector for a line which is led outwardly through a wall opening in a connecting sleeve of a hose or a pipe. The kink protector has a mounting cap which encloses the line, and a support helix which is integral with the cap and surrounds the line and which is resilient in bending. An outlet stub is provided at the connecting sleeve and is connected with the wall opening and into which the mounting cap can be pushed with at least axial fixing of the line in mechanically positive and detenting manner for the line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Truplast Kunststofftechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Georg Peter Linhart, Christian Norbert Linhart
  • Destruction of hydrocarbon emissions
    Patent number: 7837966
    Abstract: Ozone and, if necessary, water is added to an exhaust gas, such as air, containing hydrogen- and carbon-containing molecules of a pollutant. The exhaust gas is then continually flowed into one or more oxidizing reaction chamber modules. In the reaction chamber(s) the ozone- and water-containing gas is subjected to intense ultraviolet radiation (wavelength of 254 nm) to promote the formation of hydroxyl radicals to oxidize the pollutant molecules to carbon dioxide and water. The continually discharged gas is analyzed for residual ozone and hydrocarbon content and the analytical data used in feedback control of ozone addition and UV radiation intensity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth B. Gross, Daniel Dziedzic, John T. Johnson
  • Determination of end of life of oil by electrical means
    Patent number: 7835875
    Abstract: Electrical measures of resistivity and permittivity of engine lubricating oil are gathered continuously under normal vehicle engine operating conditions and combined into a composite parameter, the aggregated electrical measure, which, is indicative of engine oil condition and when plotted over the useful life of the oil displays a first linear slope anticipatory of the end of oil life followed by a second, steeper slope indicative of the end of oil life. An algorithm, implementable in an on-vehicle computer, to reliably detect these features is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ion C. Halalay, Eric W. Schneider
  • Pipe clamp with integral latch
    Patent number: 7832776
    Abstract: A pipe clamp that enables two pipes to be loosely connected together in a desired axially-aligned and rotationally-aligned configuration prior to tightening of the clamp. The pipe clamp includes a band having a first end and a second end, and a tightening mechanism connected to the band for drawing the ends of the band together. The pipe clamp further includes a latch having a base portion attached to the band and a clip portion that snaps over a button welded to the pipe to temporarily hold the clamp in place on the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Norma U.S. Holding LLC
    Inventors: Scott T. Cassel, Michael E. Amedure, Brian T. Ignaczak
  • Housing manufacturing system
    Patent number: 7832087
    Abstract: A system for manufacturing homes is provided. An embodiment includes a final assembly facility located proximal to a subdivision where a plurality of the custom homes is to be situated. The final assembly facility is for receiving the planar sections from the sub-assembly plant and for constructing the homes from planar portions according to the production schedule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: The Mattamy Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Gilgan, Jurgen Dirks, Peter Vohsemer, William Meevis, Walter Mitchell
  • Concealed reinforcement member and joint reinforcement system for trim molding
    Patent number: 7832164
    Abstract: A joint support system for trim members 12 and 14 has a reinforcement member 16 attached to the trim members 12 and 14. A fastener fastens the trim members 12 and 14 to the reinforcement. An adhering glue may be applied and set between the reinforcement member 16 and trim members 12 and 14 to form a tight joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Inventor: Scott Gittleman
  • Vapor separator
    Patent number: 7827970
    Abstract: A vapor separator includes a fuel pump, and a container at least partially defining a fuel reservoir to hold fuel and a pump chamber to hold the fuel pump. A closure is carried by the container to close the fuel reservoir and at least partially defines a vapor chamber above a level of fuel in the fuel reservoir and in fluid communication with the pump chamber. A vapor vent device is carried by the closure to allow fuel vapor to vent out of the vapor separator from the vapor chamber and prevent liquid fuel from flowing therethrough when the vapor separator is declined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Walbro Engine Management, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Roger N. Smith, David L. Speirs, Scott F. Stedry
  • In-vehicle notification of failed message delivery
    Patent number: 7831347
    Abstract: A method and system for in-vehicle notification of a failed message delivery for use with a vehicle email notification system in which triggers are used to initiate the generation and transmission of email messages that provide diverse types of dynamic vehicle information to the owner or other authorized subscriber. The email notifications are triggered by different events, some of which are independent of the vehicle (e.g., a monthly trigger), and others of which occur at the vehicle, such as a mileage or low oil life trigger. The notification system builds and sends to the subscriber an email message that contains the dynamic vehicle information and identifies any detected vehicle condition for which action is needed. If delivery of the email fails, a call is placed to the vehicle to inform the driver or other occupant of the failed attempt so that corrective action can be taken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: General Motors LLC
    Inventor: Christopher L. Oesterling
  • Floor finishing machine
    Patent number: 7828632
    Abstract: A power sanding machine (10) has three circumferentially spaced cogged belts (40) to drive three discs (52) rotatably mounted to an inner bowl (30) which is rotatably mounted to a housing (12), which in turn is connected to an operating handle (14). Mechanical lock can rotationally affix the inner bowl (30) to the housing to circumferentially position a pulley at the left or right edge (326, 322) of the sanding machine or at the front end (330) of the sanding machine. Power cleaning and sanding machines (412, 500, 600) incorporate the three disc (52) arrangement or a direct-drive one disc arrangement (572, 672). The machines (412, 500, 600) include multiple floor finishing units (420, 514, 614) ganged together in unique arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Onfloor Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Simon Palushi
  • Open press thermal gap for QPF forming tools
    Patent number: 7823430
    Abstract: A quick plastic forming (QPF) tool is provided in which a thermal gap is created that reduces or eliminates some of the conductive heat loss paths when the QPF tool is in an open position during part removal or sheet loading. By reducing conductive heat loss, a more precise temperature control for the QPF tool from manufacturing cycle to manufacturing cycle may be realized. The QPF tool may also have a thermal gap when the tool is placed in a semi-open position during idle times. The QPF tool may also include components for creating the thermal gap when the QPF tool is moved to the open position and control the lateral movement of the part forming section of the QPF tool as the part is moved between the open position and the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard H. Hammar, Richard M. Kleber, Gary A. Kruger
  • Friction welding method and products made using the same
    Patent number: 7823763
    Abstract: A method including providing a first portion including one of an annular portion or a hub portion; rotating a second portion including the other of the hub portion or the annular portion; and pressing the second portion against the first portion such that friction between the hub portion and the annular portion causes a weld joint to be created; and wherein the annular portion may or may not include a frictional damping means, which may include an insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Anil K. Sachdev, Michael D. Hanna, Richard M. Kleber
  • Carbon and carbon composites with highly ordered mesosize pores
    Patent number: 7824646
    Abstract: Mesoporous carbon and silica containing composites are prepared based on the co-assembly of a suitable surfactant in a liquid medium. When a low molecular weight carbonizable polymer and a silica precursor are added to the surfactant solution, a mixture of distinct phases of the materials is formed after solvent evaporation. A polymer/silica solid composite with highly organized mesopores is obtained after surfactant removal. This product has utility as a catalyst support or gas absorbent. And the polymer-silica composite can be easily converted successively to a mesoporous carbon-silica composite and to a bimodal mesoporous carbon material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc., Tulane University
    Inventors: Mei Cai, Qingyuan Hu, Yunfeng Lu, Jing Tang
  • Anti-intrusion beam for vehicle door assembly
    Patent number: 7819462
    Abstract: One exemplary embodiment of an anti-intrusion beam for a vehicle door assembly may include a composite material. The composite material includes a fiber reinforcement with multiple fibers. The fibers may be oriented at an angle ranging between about 35 and 55 degrees when measured with respect to a lengthwise dimension of the anti-intrusion beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventor: John N. Owens
  • Toothpick container
    Patent number: D625965
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Pik-Sel Limited
    Inventor: Russell Maudsley
  • Vehicle body
    Patent number: D627262
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Morio Ikeda, Vicente D. Beire, Dagoberto Tribia, John H. Ware, Carlos M. Barba
  • Watch
    Patent number: D628092
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Bulgari Time (Switzerland) S.A.
    Inventor: Paolo Bulgari