Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Tuttle
  • Flow rate ratio control device
    Patent number: 8019481
    Abstract: A flow ratio controller having: a main channel; branch channels branching from the end of the main channel; control valves respectively provided in the branch channels; a plurality of flow rate meters for measuring the flow rate of the main channel and the flow rate of each of the branch channels; a valve control section for controlling the control valve provided in one branch channel so that the pressure on the upstream side of the control valve is a given target pressure and, only when the upstream-side pressure is near or not less than the target pressure, starting control of the other control valve so that the flow rate ratios of the branch channels are predetermined ratios; and a target pressure setting section for setting the target pressure such that the smaller the flow volume is in the main channel, the lower is the target pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Horiba STEC, Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuji Yamaguchi, Akihiro Matsumoto, Yutaka Yoneda
  • Flowmeter for measuring a flow rate using a heat exchange principle
    Patent number: 8015870
    Abstract: Provided is a flowmeter with a flow tube through which fluid flows; a cooling apparatus adapted to cool a part of the flow tube; a first temperature detecting section for detecting the temperature of the flow tube cooled by the cooling apparatus; a second temperature detecting section for detecting the temperature of the cooling apparatus; a third temperature detecting section for detecting the temperature of a non-cooling area upstream of a cooling area in the flow tube; and an information processing section, which controls the cooling apparatus make a difference between the temperature detected by the second temperature detecting section and the temperature detected by the third temperature detecting section to be a prescribed value, and calculates the flow rate of the fluid flowing in the flow tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Horiba STEC, Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaki Inoue, Hidetaka Yada
  • Method and system for fuel vapor control
    Patent number: 8019525
    Abstract: A method and system for fuel vapor control in a hybrid vehicle (HEV). The HEV fuel vapor recovery system includes a fuel tank isolation valve, which is normally closed to isolate storage of refueling from storage of diurnal vapors. The method for fuel vapor control includes selectively actuating the fuel tank isolation valve during interrelated routines for refueling, fuel vapor purging, and emission system leak detection diagnostics to improve regulation of pressure and vacuum the HEV fuel vapor recovery system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy DeBastos, John Michael Kacewicz, Scott Bohr, Russell Randall Pearce, Christopher Kragh, Patrick Sullivan, William Euliss, Michael Igor Kluzner
  • Apparatus with mixed fuel separator and method of separating a mixed fuel
    Patent number: 8015951
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for extracting components of a mixed fuel into at least one substantially non-polar component and at least one polar fuel component. In one example approach, a volume of a mixed fuel is added to an extractor and a polar solvent is used to extract components of the mixed fuel. The extracted components may be selectively provided to an engine in a ratio based upon engine operating conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Dearth, Christian T. Goralski, Jr.
  • Calibration of an optical touch-sensitive display device
    Patent number: 8018442
    Abstract: Embodiments related to the calibration of an optical touch-sensitive display device are disclosed. For example, one disclosed embodiment comprises a method of calibrating an image sensor, wherein the method comprises placing a photoluminescent panel over the display surface, and illuminating a target location on the display surface with visible light. Infrared light that is emitted by the panel in response to the illumination of the display surface is received via the image sensor. The received light then is used to calibrate the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Nigel Keam, Prafulla Masalkar
  • Method of manufacturing semiconductor device with electrode for external connection and semiconductor device obtained by means of said method
    Patent number: 8017452
    Abstract: A circuit element is disposed on an organic substrate and is connected to a wiring pattern provided on the organic substrate. Internal connection electrodes are formed on a support of a conductive material through electroforming such that the internal connection electrodes are integrally connected to the support. First ends of the internal connection electrodes integrally connected by the support are connected to the wiring pattern. After the circuit element is resin-sealed, the support is removed so as to separate the internal connection electrodes from one another. Second ends of the internal connection electrodes are used as external connection electrodes on the front face, and external connection electrodes on the back face are connected to the wiring pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Kyushu Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Masamichi Ishihara, Hirotaka Ueda
  • Electrical discharge countermeasure device
    Patent number: 8014121
    Abstract: The present invention prevents occurrence of electrical discharge on an electrically conductive structure in an environment in which high-energy electrons impinge onto the structure or on an electronic element mounted to a surface of the structure, which electrical discharge would otherwise occur when the potential of the structure or the electronic element increases in the negative direction due to a negative charge flowing thereinto. An insulating tape bonded to the surface of the electrically conductive structure is partially cut-removed; an electrically conductive adhesive is applied to an exposed portion of the surface of the electrically conductive structure; and an insulating film is bonded to the electrically conductive adhesive, such that the electrically conductive adhesive is exposed to the outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignees: Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
    Inventors: Mengu Cho, Yuya Sanmaru, Satoshi Hosoda, Minoru Iwata, Tatsuhito Fujita, Yasumasa Hisada
  • Camcover oil separator
    Patent number: 8011338
    Abstract: Systems are provided for separating oil from blow-by gases in an internal combustion engine. In one example, a system comprises a camcover configured to be mounted on a cylinder head, and a baffle positioned between the camcover and the cylinder head. The baffle may include at least a first and a second baffle plate, the first baffle plate including a first through-hole on a first face of the first baffle plate, the second baffle plate including a second through-hole on a second face of the second baffle plate. Further, the first and second faces may be positioned opposite one another, and offset such that the first and second through-holes are not fully overlapping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ananth Narayanakumar, Corey Weaver
  • Process and device for operating a respiration system
    Patent number: 8012099
    Abstract: A process for operating a respiration system (3) makes it possible, rapidly and with simple means, to operate the respiration system (3). The system and method use respiratory flow sensor-specific, patient- and/or treatment-related operating data and a respiratory flow sensor (1). A reading unit present in the respiration system (3) reads the contents of a transponder (2) connected to the respiratory flow sensor (1), so that the respiration system (3) is ready to operate only after the operating data have been read.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Dräger Medical GmbH
    Inventors: Olaf Schermeier, Thomas Klessaschek, Marco Zelk, Bernd Kellner
  • Kit for assembling a modular bracket
    Patent number: 8011647
    Abstract: A kit is provided for assembling a modular bracket (1) used, in particular for placing gripping and clamping devices or clamping components, in particular metal sheets on an assembly line. The kit has a base part (3) fixable on a solid support or a carrier, a tube (4) fixable to the base part (3) and a head part (5) which is fixable to the tube (4). The head part includes connecting surfaces for fixing the gripper on the clamping device. According to the invention, the head part (5) is continuously height-adjustable with respect to the tube (4), is pivotable about the central longitudinal axis thereof and, afterwards, frictionally and form-fittingly connectable to the tube (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Drauz Nothelfer GmbH
    Inventor: Josef Kipping
  • Particulate filter regeneration
    Patent number: 8011180
    Abstract: A method of operating an engine having a diesel particulate filter in a vehicle is disclosed. In one example, the filter is regenerated in response to a temperature differential across each of a plurality of filter channels. The method can improve the timing of filter regeneration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Avra Brahma, Michiel van Nieuwstadt
  • One-finger gripper device
    Patent number: 8007018
    Abstract: The invention concerns a one-finger gripper device that comprises a pneumatic actuator (10) with a control piston (16) that is connected to a gripper jaw (19) for the movement of the latter between an active and idle position, and where the gripper jaw (19) is set up and susceptible to linear movements on a (Y) axis at right angles to the (X) axis of the control piston, the piston and the gripper jaw being connected to each other by a transmission at 90°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: GIMATIC S.p.A.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Maffeis
  • Mode-switching cam follower
    Patent number: 8006657
    Abstract: A mode-switching cam follower is disclosed, wherein the follower includes a body, a cam contact movably coupled to the body, and a latch member movably coupled to the body. A shape-memory alloy in communication with the latch member couples and decouples the latch member with the cam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: William Riley, Mark Zagata, Michael Schrader, Gregory McConville
  • Hybrid electric vehicle
    Patent number: 8008876
    Abstract: A hybrid electric vehicle includes, in one example, a motor-generator driven by an engine to generate alternating current, wherein the motor-generator is further configured to start the engine, a motor for driving the vehicle, a diode rectifier to rectify alternating current generated by the motor-generator, an inverter connected to a feed circuit between the diode rectifier and the motor to convert direct current in the feed circuit into alternating current, a power supply connected to a line connecting the diode rectifier with the inverter, a first feed circuit to supply current to the motor to drive the vehicle through the diode rectifier and the inverter in series a second feed circuit to connect the motor-generator with the power supply while bypassing at least the diode rectifier, and an alternating current converter provided in the second feed circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Mazda Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Kei Yonemori, Nobuhide Seo, Kohei Saito, Hirofumi Akagi, Hideaki Fujita
  • Diesel fuel cooling system and control strategy
    Patent number: 8006675
    Abstract: A method is described for cooling fuel for a diesel engine system with a common rail fuel injection system having a coolant pump and a fan. The method comprises passing a returning fuel from the engine through a fuel to coolant heat exchange system to cool the fuel, and adjusting the cooling of the fuel by controlling the coolant pump and/or the engine cooling fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Chyo, Peter Kanefsky, Carlos Armesto, Anil Shah, Douglas Schoen
  • Electrochemical gas generator for combustible gases
    Patent number: 8007642
    Abstract: An electrochemical gas generator is provided with an electrolysis cell (1) with a housing, which is closed by a gas-permeable membrane (2) for the escape of the test or calibrating gas. A cathode (5) is provided formed of a noble metal, a mixture of noble metals or a material containing carbon. The cathode is in direct contact with an electrolyte (7) disposed in the housing. An anode (4) is provided formed of a noble metal, a mixture of noble metals or a material containing carbon. The anode is in direct contact with an electrolyte (7). The electrolyte (7) contains a carboxylic acid salt. A control unit (6) is provided that acts as a current source and which is connected to the electrodes (4, 5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Kerstin Caro, Peter Tschuncky, Herbert Kiesele
  • Correcting for ambient light in an optical touch-sensitive device
    Patent number: 8004502
    Abstract: The correction of an image for ambient light in an optical touch-sensitive device is disclosed. For example, one disclosed embodiment comprises integrating a first field of pixels in an image data frame for a different duration of ambient light exposure than a second field of pixels in the image data frame. Intensity data is read from the first field of pixels and the second field of pixels, and an ambient light value is determined for one or more pixels in the image data frame from the intensity data. The ambient light value then is used to adjusting one or more pixels of the data frame for ambient light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventor: Nigel Keam
  • Multi-use snow tool
    Patent number: 8002322
    Abstract: A multi-use snow tool is described, which includes a snow fluke and a snow picket that may be combined to function as a snow shovel, or may be used independent of each other as climbing anchors. As one example, the multi-use snow tool includes a snow fluke including a blade body having a base end and a nose end opposite the base end; a snow picket having an elongate shaft including at least a first flange; and a lip assembly located at the base end of the blade body and cooperating with the blade body to define at least a first channel that is adapted to mate with the first flange to detachably couple the snow picket to the snow fluke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Cascade Alpine, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Rathmell, Benjamin Bliesner
  • Method for producing attached parts for a vehicle and the thus produced attached parts
    Patent number: 8001688
    Abstract: A method for producing attached parts for a motor vehicle, for example doors, dampers, mudguards formed by internal (1) and external (2) sheets. The external sheet (2) is inward bent in the visible areas of the door or attached part, the sheet edges being practically parallel to the plane of attached parts in the invisible (not apparently visible) areas of the door or attached part. The internal sheet (1) is pushed against the external sheet (2) in a flanged area in such a way that a small accurately defined gap for laser welding is produced. The internal (1) and external (2) sheets are welded to each other in the form of an overlap joint in the opposite invisible areas, thereby compensating tolerances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Drauz Nothelfer GmbH
    Inventors: Jens Husner, Peter Cornelius, Axel Luft
  • Intake valve timing in multi-valve, camless engines
    Patent number: RE42667
    Abstract: Two intake valves are independently operated by electromechanical actuators and activated by the engine electronic controller. One tumble-type intake valve and one conventional intake valve are provided in each cylinder. The valve members are individually opened and closed to achieve a desired air flow pattern in the combustion chamber to optimize combustion which increases fuel economy and reduces undesirable emissions. The opening and closing of the valve members depends on the engine speed, engine load, and other factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mazen Hammoud, Mohammad Haghgooie