Patents Assigned to Engineering
  • SPACER FOR A WAREHOUSE RACK-AISLE HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140273801
    Abstract: A spacer for use in stacking a plurality of cases containing a quantity of product on a pallet to form a pallet assembly and to facilitate heat transfer to or from the product is described. Installations for retaining a quantity of product at a desired temperature including a storage warehouse space including a rack-aisle heat transfer system incorporating pallet assemblies including spacers of the present disclosure are also described. The spacer of the present disclosure is useful to transfer heat to and from a quantity of warehouse product through both conduction and forced convection. The spacers provide an airflow path through at least one airflow channel between opposing sides of the pallet assembly so that airflow is not lost through sides adjacent to the opposing sides of the pallet assembly. The spacers further provide a consistent support surface for cases positioned above and below the spacers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: TIPPMANN ENGINEERING
    Inventor: Tippmann Engineering
  • WATER SHIELD
    Publication number: 20140259952
    Abstract: A water shield for the door of a vehicle. The water shield includes a sheet of a water impervious material configured to extend over a portion of the door's inboard panel to be attached thereto. An access opening cover of expanded foam is directly attached to the sheet. The cover's perimeter portion circumscribes the access opening. The cover is secured, around the access opening, to the inboard panel, resulting in sealing of the access opening and mass dampening of the inboard panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris P. Sheehy, Scott B. Smith, Paxton S. Williams
  • INTEGRATED POWER GENERATION AND CARBON CAPTURE USING FUEL CELLS
    Publication number: 20140272614
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for capturing CO2 from a combustion source using molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFCs). The fuel cells are operated to have a reduced anode fuel utilization. Optionally, at least a portion of the anode exhaust is recycled for use as a fuel for the combustion source. Optionally, a second portion of the anode exhaust is recycled for use as part of an anode input stream. This can allow for a reduction in the amount of fuel cell area required for separating CO2 from the combustion source exhaust and/or modifications in how the fuel cells are operated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul J. Berlowitz, Timothy Andrew Barckholtz, Frank Hershkowitz
  • Portable Wheel Rolling Apparatus
    Publication number: 20140262565
    Abstract: A portable powered roller assembly configured to impart a motive force to a wheeled vehicle or structure consists of a roller mounted in a rolling support structure. The roller is rotationally driven by a battery-powered drive unit coupled through a torque multiplying transmission, and is configured for engagement with the circumferential surface of a vehicle wheel. Rotational movement of the roller in engagement with the circumferential surface of the vehicle wheel draws the powered roller assembly towards, and under, the curved circumferential surface of the vehicle wheel, imparting a force to the vehicle wheel which include both a lifting force perpendicular to the supporting surface on which the powered roller is resting, and a motive force parallel to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Hunter Engineering Company
    Inventors: Michael T. Stieff, Craig A. Carroll
  • MODIFIED NANO-CLAY MATERIALS AND NANOCOMPOSITES MADE THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20140275347
    Abstract: A nano-clay material that exhibits improved compatibility with polymers is described. The nano-clay material may be mixed with polymers to produce a nano-clay polymer nanocomposite material including reduced levels of clay loading. Methods for making the nano-clay nanocomposite material and articles of manufacture from the nanocomposite material are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: NANOSCIENCE ENGINEERING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Pranav Nawani, David E. Burnett, Roy G. Crawford
  • AMINATION OF POLYMERS TERMINATED WITH ALDEHYDE GROUP AND THEIR FUNCTIONALIZED DERIVATIVES FOR FOULING MITIGATION IN HYDROCARBON REFINING PROCESSES
    Publication number: 20140275433
    Abstract: A compound useful for reducing fouling in a hydrocarbon refining process is provided. A method for preparing the compound includes converting a polymer having a vinyl chain end to obtain an aldehyde containing terminal group, and reacting the terminal group with a polyamine. Methods of using the compound and compositions thereof are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: ManKit NG, Donna J. CROWTHER, Patrick BRANT, Glen Barry BRONS, Hong CHENG, Clarence CHASE
  • NEURAL SENSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140275929
    Abstract: The present invention provides a neural sensing device and method for making the same. The neural sensing device includes a base, an integrated circuit portion, a plurality of microprobes and at least one conductive via. The base has an active surface and a backside surface. The integrated circuit portion is disposed on the active surface of the base. The microprobes protrude from the backside surface of the base. The through silicon via is disposed in the base and electrically connects the integrated circuit portion and the microprobes. Each of the microprobes includes an isolation layer partially covering a conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Kuo-Hua Chen, Chih-Wei Chang, Jin-Chern Chiou
  • DRAWING METHOD AND SERVO PRESS SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140260495
    Abstract: The present invention provides a servo press system and a drawing method using the servo press system. The drawing method according to the aspect of the present invention includes: a stopping step of stopping the slide for a first period in a course of a stroke for performing drawing; a keeping step of reducing the die cushion force to below a predetermined die cushion force and keeping the die cushion force for a second period within the first period for which the slide is stopped; and a restarting step of restarting the slide after keeping the die cushion force for the second period, wherein drawing including the stopping step, the keeping step, and the restarting step is performed at least one time in the course of the stroke for performing drawing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: AIDA ENGINEERING, LTD.
    Inventors: Yasuyuki KOHNO, Tadahiro KONDO, Ryosho IWAMURA
  • Blowout Preventer Lifting Apparatus
    Publication number: 20140265389
    Abstract: A blowout preventer (BOP) lifting apparatus has a reinforced frame and a gate for securing a BOP stack. The frame has a central U-shaped recess for securing a collared portion of the BOP stack. The gate pivotally swings between a closed position on the frame and an open position for installation and removal of the lifting apparatus from the BOP stack. An actuator has a first end connected to a top surface of the frame and a second end connected to the gate for actuating the opening and closing of the gate to the frame. When the gate is in the closed position, three locking pins are inserted into three vertical pinning holes located on the frame, which are aligned with three pinning holes located on the gate. The apparatus may be lifted via cables or other lifting mechanisms attached via lifting eyelets located on each corner of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: T&T ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
    Inventor: Keith J. Orgeron
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMMUNICATING DATA STATE CHANGE INFORMATION BETWEEN DEVICES IN AN ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140280673
    Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for managing communication between devices in an electric power generation and delivery system. In certain embodiments, a method for managing communication messages performed by a network device included in an electric power generation and delivery system may include receiving a message including an identifier and data state information via a communications interface. A determination may be made that that the message represents a data state change associated with the identifier. The message may be stored in a message buffer associated with the identifier. Finally, the stored message may be transmitted from the message buffer to an intelligent electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SCHWEITZER ENGINEERING LABORATORIES, INC.
    Inventor: SCHWEITZER ENGINEERING LABORATORIES, INC.
  • Exchange of Messages Between Devices in an Electrical Power System
    Publication number: 20140280712
    Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for exchanging messages between devices in an electrical power generation and delivery system. In certain embodiments, a method for exchanging messages between devices may include transmitting messages included in a message stream that includes multiple redundant copies of the messages. An indication may be received that at least one message of the message stream was received by an intended receiving device. Transmission of further redundant copies of the message included in the message stream may be determined based on receipt of the indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SCHWEITZER ENGINEERING LABORATORIES, INC.
    Inventor: SCHWEITZER ENGINEERING LABORATORIES, INC.
  • SHIP CAPABLE OF RUNNING SELECTIVELY WITH LIQUEFIED FUEL GAS MAIN DRIVE ENGINE AND LIQUEFIED FUEL GAS GENERATOR ENGINE
    Publication number: 20140260255
    Abstract: A ship includes: a high-pressure injection engine using fuel gas as fuel to obtain a propulsion power of the ship; a generator engine using fuel gas as fuel to generate electricity; a motor generating a power by using the electricity generated from the generator engine; a propulsion propelling the ship; a main clutch connecting the high-pressure injection engine to the propulsion; an auxiliary clutch connecting the gear box to the propulsion; and a gear box disposed in a front side of the propulsion and power-connected to the main clutch and the auxiliary clutch. The high-pressure injection engine and the motor are selectively power-connected to the propulsion to obtain the propulsion power of the ship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: DAEWOO SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin Kwang Lee, Dong Kyu Choi, Jung Han Lee
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC VIDEO RECORDING
    Publication number: 20140267744
    Abstract: System and methods for pointing a device, such as a camera, at a remote target wherein the pointing of the device is controlled by a combination of location information obtained by global positioning technology and orientation information obtained by line of sight detection of the direction from the device to the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: H4 ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Scott K. Taylor, Christopher T. Boyle, Alexander G. Sammons, Denes Marton
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMATION AND PROCESSING OF HIGH PRESSURE DIE CAST METAL ARTICLES
    Publication number: 20140261904
    Abstract: A system and method for formation and processing of pressurized die cast metal articles or components includes an injection or casting station in which a series of cast metal articles are formed within a series of dies by the introduction of a metal material into the dies. The dies are then moved to a retention area where the metal material is permitted to solidify to form the castings, after which the dies are opened and the castings removed therefrom, and subsequently are transferred to a short cycle solution heat treatment station. The castings are conveyed through the short cycle solution heat treatment station with the castings maintained within a series of fixtures to dimensionally support and stabilize the castings during solution heat treatment thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Consolidated Engineering Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott P. Crafton, Volker R. Knobloch, Paul M. Crafton, Shanker Subramaniam
  • MODULAR SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTING HYDROCARBONS FROM SUBTERRANEAN VOLUMES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20140262279
    Abstract: Modular systems for extracting hydrocarbons from subterranean volumes and associated methods are generally described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Vestigium Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathaniel Greene, Andrew Jones, Michael Singleton, Katrina Westerhof
  • WEAPON SAFETY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140263497
    Abstract: Disclosed is a safety device that maintains a weapon inside a holster in a locked state without requiring the gun to be removed from the holster beforehand. In the embodiments, a single safety device can be used on a variety of holsters to lock the gun inside the holster, without requiring removal of the gun from the holster, therefore preventing children or other unauthorized individuals from accessing the gun and the gun's trigger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Relativity Engineering LLC
    Inventors: Brian Visalli, Darren Bodner, Joel Young, Jacob Evans, Helene Seltzer, Thomas Larson, Daniel Visalli
  • CONVERSION KIT FOR CONVERTING A GASOLINE POWERED MID ENGINE CAR TO AN ELECTRIC POWERED CAR
    Publication number: 20140262567
    Abstract: A conversion kit for converting a gasoline powered mid engine car to an electric powered car that includes a front battery assembly, a mid-front battery assembly, a passenger side battery assembly, a driver side battery assembly, a rear battery assembly, a mounting assembly for mounting a power controller above the driver and passenger battery assemblies, an electric motor mounting structure, and an electric motor transmission adapter connecting the electric motor to a vehicle transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Red Point Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Norbert Kedzierski
  • MODULAR SUPERCRITICAL FLUID MATERIALS PROCESSING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140271970
    Abstract: A modular system for processing an exfoliated aggregate material or a polymer composite material comprising the exfoliated aggregate, utilizing supercritical fluid processing is described. The modular system may provide exfoliated aggregate particulates, polymer composite materials or master batch polymer composite materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: nanoScience Engineering Corporation
    Inventor: nanoScience Engineering Corporation
  • SHIELDED BARREL
    Publication number: 20140270658
    Abstract: Embodiments of a barrel for use with fiber optic connections and method of manufacturing are disclose herein. In one embodiment, a barrel comprises a first portion. The first portion having a wedge protruding from a distal end of the first portion at an angle and a component cavity for receiving an opto-electric component therein. The barrel further comprises a second portion having a fiber cavity for receiving one or more fiber cables therein, wherein the second portion is moldably coupled onto the distal end of the first portion around the wedge. The second portion may further comprise a panel interface for mounting the barrel within a panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SigmaPro Engineering and Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Harold Y. Walker, Jr., David Underwood, Paul Hamilton
  • Ink
    Patent number: 8835532
    Abstract: An ink is provided that does not easily cause an offset or blocking upon winding a print, even when the ink contains a lactic acid ester or a lactone solvent. In order to solve such a problem, the ink of the present invention includes: a colorant; and a ketone compound of the following general formula (1), R1—CO—R2??(1), wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, where the total number of carbon atoms in R1 and R2 is 5 to 11, and R1 and R2 may form a ring when the sum of the carbon atoms in R1 and R2 is 6 or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tomoko Mitsuishi, Takashi Namiki, Ryuji Yamada, Isao Tabayashi