Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Tuttle
  • Method for individually adapting the saddle of a two-wheel vehicle
    Patent number: 7273250
    Abstract: A method and a device are provided for individually adapting the saddle of a two-wheeled vehicle, especially bicycle saddles. The local pressing pressure of the buttocks of a test subject is measured on a adapting device (1) with a measuring saddle (2) and a pressure-measuring device (4) arranged on or in the seat surface at individual points or over a large area and in a localizing manner and evaluated. The two-wheeled vehicle saddle (8) is specifically adapted to the shape of the individual buttocks corresponding to the measuring results and is additionally cushioned where the contact pressure is higher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Inventor: Claus Oehler
  • Pivotable towing device for towing vehicles
    Patent number: 7273222
    Abstract: A towing device (1) for towing vehicles has a tow bar (8) movably mounted about at least two axes of rotation, and at least one mechanical drive (13) for moving the tow bar between an operating position and a position of rest. The drive has a mechanism (14) for generating an at least partially superimposed movement of the tow bar about both axes. The preferred features include the axes of rotation being positioned at right angles to each other. The mechanism is designed as a gear unit (21) coupling the pivot axis (16) and the axis of rotation (18). The rotational movement of the tow bar about the axis of rotation is derived from the pivoting movement of the tow bar or a housing (19).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Al-Ko Kober AG
    Inventor: Armin Rampp
  • System and method for reducing NOx emissions during transient conditions in a diesel fueled vehicle with EGR
    Patent number: 7273045
    Abstract: The present invention is a dual-stage fuel injection strategy for compression ignition engines in which 15-40% of the fuel is injected into the combustion chamber no later than about ?20 to ?30 CA ATDC and as early as IVC. The remaining fuel is then injected in one or more fuel pulses, none of which start before about ?20 to ?30 CA ATDC. The fuel injected early in the compression stroke forms a lean mixture that burns with low soot and low NOx emissions. The combustion of that fuel serves to increase in-cylinder temperature such that the ignition delay of subsequent fuel injection pulses is short. This mode is utilized when it is predicted that a NOx spike is imminent. Various other alternative methods for reducing NOx spikes are also disclosed such as specialized EGR systems that can provide EGR with low manifold vacuum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Matthew Kurtz, John H. Vanderslice
  • Shift knob
    Patent number: 7272988
    Abstract: A shift knob (1) for a gearshift lever (3) of an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle has a locking bar (5) guided axially in the gearshift lever (3) and a release button (2) which can be actuated manually for actuating the locking bar (5) in relation to the gearshift lever (3). The release button (2) is arranged in the shift knob (1) at the top end of the gearshift lever (3). The release button (2) is connected to the shift knob (1) by means of at least one lever arm (16) via a mounting site (17). The length of the lever arm (16) of the release button (2) is selected such in relation to the path traveled by the release button (2) during the actuation that the release button (2) performs an essentially linear movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: ZF Lemförder Metallwaren AG
    Inventors: Jörg Meyer, Klemens Meyer, Jan Szekeres-Kriselius
  • Control system for engine cooling
    Patent number: 7270090
    Abstract: An engine cooling system is described that uses the same actuator to adjust both fan speed and coolant pump speed based on operating conditions of the engine and vehicle. The airflow and coolant flow are thus dependent, however, they are independent from engine speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Gopichandra Surnilla
  • Device for utilizing the waste heat of compressors
    Patent number: 7269956
    Abstract: An intercooler (3) is provided with heat exchanger surfaces (6) and is arranged in the gas stream between two compressors (1, 2) or two compressor stage groups for compressing a gas. An aftercooler (5) is also provided with heat exchanger surfaces (7) and is arranged after the second compressor (2). To utilize the waste heat generated in the coolers (3, 5), the heat exchanger surfaces (6, 7) of the intercooler (3) and of the aftercooler (5) are integrated in a steam generator (9) in such a way that the heat exchanger surfaces are connected with the feedwater pump (40, 59) of the steam generator (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: MAN TURBO AG
    Inventors: Bernd Gericke, Gerd-Ulrich Woelk, Pavle Kuzmanovski
  • Blower system
    Patent number: 7270419
    Abstract: In a projection device including a casing having an inlet vent and an outlet vent, and a plurality of components including a light source disposed within the casing, a blower system is provided, wherein the blower system includes a plurality of blower portions operable to draw air into the casing through an inlet vent, circulate air among the plurality of components, and eject circulated air from the casing through an outlet vent; and a blower motor configured to operate the plurality of blower portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: InFocus Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Russell, Pamela Deshon-Stepp
  • Pump gun
    Patent number: 7269918
    Abstract: A pump gun is disclosed having a loading and firing mechanism which comprises a cartridge stop lever (21), that is not connected to the hammer, interacts with the cocking slide (22) associated with the cartridge magazine and is susceptible to rocking movements on an intermediate pin (30) between an operating interception position of a first cartridge in the magazine, when the cocking slide is in a retracted work position, and an idle release position of the same cartridge from the magazine tube, when the cocking slide is in the forward rest position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: A. Uberti S.p.A.
    Inventor: Giacomo Merlino
  • Fuel system pressure relief valve with integral accumulator
    Patent number: 7267108
    Abstract: A fuel pressure relief system in an engine fuel system having a fuel line is shown. In one example, the system has a pressure relief valve in the fuel line; and a pressure relief assembly coupled to the relief valve, the assembly having an accumulator in communication with the engine side of the fuel line at least during engine off conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Barylski, Scott DeRaad
  • Method and apparatus for predicting seismic events
    Patent number: 7268557
    Abstract: The method for predicting seismic events includes supplying electricity by means of a detection unit (3) fitted with current electrodes (A, B) and potential probes (M, N) arranged in the ground and detecting electrical current and induced potentials by means of said electrodes (A, B) and said reception probes (M, N), for the calculation of resistivity in the ground. The resistivity data recorded is acquired and stored and then transferred to a means of analysis and processing (11). Finally, resistive drops in relation to preset values, corresponding to the approach of seismic events are evaluated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Inventor: Roberto Parenti
  • Device for enriching air with oxygen in an aircraft, and a method for operating the device
    Patent number: 7264647
    Abstract: A device for enriching air with oxygen in an aircraft, and a method for operating the device provides product gas enrichment with oxygen with minimum requirements. An oxygen measurement apparatus analyzing the product gas flow as well as a throughput sensor are provided in combination with a change-over device. A flow connection to an outlet channel is created in a first switch position, and a flow connection to a consumer conduit exists in a second switch position. A device for producing a change-over signal from the first switch position to the second switch position is provided if the determined oxygen output as a product of the product gas flow and the oxygen concentration has reached or exceeded a predefined threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Dräger Aerospace GmbH
    Inventors: Rüdiger Meckes, Wolfgang Rittner, Herbert Meier
  • Installation for preparing materials
    Patent number: 7264460
    Abstract: A material processing plant comprises a first screw-type extruding machine (1) and a second screw-type extruding machine (2) which is disposed downstream thereof. Between the two screw-type extruding machines (1, 2), provision is made for a delivery zone (28) where a delivery orifice is provided, extending radially of the axes (12a, 13a) of the casing bores (12, 13) of the first screw-type extruding machine (1) and being directed towards the second screw-type extruding machine (2). The at least one casing bore (12, 13) of the first screw-type extruding machine (1) is lockable in the direction of its axis (12a, 13a) by means of a sealing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Coperion Werner & Pfleiderer GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Rainer Munz, Jürgen Strecker
  • Device to determine the thickness of a conductive layer
    Patent number: 7262867
    Abstract: The device comprises at least a measuring head (7) with a transmitter (7A) and a receiver (7B). The head comprises means to measure the thickness through surface resistivity and optical means to measure said thickness by measuring the transparency of the substrate and of the relative layer applied to it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Galileo Vacuum Systems S.r.l.
    Inventor: Massimo Lasagni
  • Computer device to calculate emission control device functionality
    Patent number: 7263433
    Abstract: A system is described for improving engine and vehicle performance by considering the effects of exhaust conditions on catalyst particle growth. Specifically, engine operation is adjusted to reduce operating in such conditions, and a diagnostic routine is described for determining the effects of any operation that can cause such particle growth. Further, routines are described for controlling various vehicle conditions, such as deceleration fuel shut-off, to reduce effects of the particle growth on emission performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Gopichandra Surnilla, Harendra S. Gandhi, Christian T. Goralski, Jr., Robert W. McCabe, George Graham, Hungwen Jen
  • Method and system for operating a racking system preferably in a dispatch unit
    Patent number: 7261509
    Abstract: A method for operating a rack system preferably in a dispatch unit (1), with a rack (2) and an associated rack serving device for the storage and retrieval of containers (3), trays or the like to or from the rack. A rack region of the rack (2) has a plurality of rack planes (13) arranged one above the other and is served by a dedicated, mechanically coupled, height and length-adjustable rack serving device (4). In each track region embodied as an independent, closed rack unit (A, B, C), containers (3), trays or the like undergo interim storage in a buffer zone (P1, P2, P3) on the same level, are transferred for storage or retrieval and transported by an elevator (5; 6a, 6b) and/or a preferably horizontal transport connection (F1, F2) arranged in the region of the rack unit (A, B, C) at the same level, from or to a transport system or workplace outside the rack system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Knapp Logistik Automation GmbH
    Inventor: Karl Freudelsperger
  • Fresnel lens having reduced distortions
    Patent number: 7259912
    Abstract: A display device for displaying images in a rear projection display device is provided. The display device may include, amongst other structure, a screen including a lens portion and a frame portion. A tensioner may be operatively associated with the screen and may be adapted to adjust the frame portion to maintain a predetermined tautness in the lens portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: InFocus Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Gohman, T. Scott Engle, David Slobodin
  • Set of hubs and wheels for a toy vehicle
    Patent number: D549788
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Parsey, Nathan Proch
  • Watch
    Patent number: D550102
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Fabrique de montres Rotary S.A.
    Inventor: Robert Dreyfuss
  • Projection device
    Patent number: D550269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: InFocus Corporation
    Inventors: Phillip H. Salvatori, Richard C. Schoenert, Danny Han
  • Pendant
    Patent number: D550582
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Chopard International SA
    Inventor: Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele