Patents Assigned to Engineering
  • Publication number: 20140247298
    Abstract: A printing apparatus in which printing is performed using an ink jet method includes a first ink jet head that discharges ink droplets of ink of a first color which is a color of the same color type as an expression color that is set in advance, a second ink jet head that discharges ink droplets of ink of a second color which is a color of the same color type as the expression color and is different from the first color, and a control unit which makes the first and the second ink jet head perform printing with the expression color on a medium by setting a ratio of a discharge amount of ink of the first color by the first ink jet head to a discharge amount of ink of the second color by the second ink jet head to a discharge rate which is calculated in advance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ISAO TABAYASHI
  • Publication number: 20140248388
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for processing of plastics, with a container with a mixing implement, and a conveyor provided with a screw rotating in a housing, the housing being divided into two chambers, the frontal chamber having an intake aperture, and the rearward chamber having at least one degassing aperture, the two chambers being connected to one another through a channel having a melt filter, wherein the imaginary continuation of the longitudinal axis of the conveyor in a direction opposite to the direction of conveying passes the axis of rotation, wherein the distance from the opening of the channel into the rearward chamber to the degassing aperture is in a range from 1.5 to 15 times the nominal diameter (d) of the screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: EREMA ENGINEERING RECYCLING MASCHINEN UND ANLAGEN GESELLSCHAFT M.B.H.
    Inventors: Klaus Feichtinger, Manfred Hackl
  • Publication number: 20140248158
    Abstract: A marine propeller having multiple adjustable exhaust structures is disclosed. Each adjustable exhaust structure includes an exhaust hole unit with exhaust through holes cut through the outer surface and inner surface of the propeller hub of the marine propeller, an adjustment member with shielding portions mounted in the exhaust hole unit, and a fastening member for locking the adjustment member to the exhaust hole unit. The adjustment member is movable to adjust the shielding area of the shielding portions relative to the exhaust through holes when disengaged from the constraint of the fastening member. Thus, the exhaust volume is adjustable to fit different conditions without changing any component parts of the marine propeller, facilitating ease of use of the marine propeller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: SOLA SCIENCE & ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yeun-Junn LIN
  • Publication number: 20140247185
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for detecting manipulation of a GNSS signal and mitigating against such manipulation. A GNSS receiver receives GNSS signals from a plurality of GNSS satellites, and calculates event times for each GNSS satellite. The GNSS receiver then compares a next event time for a particular GNSS satellite with an expected next event time for the particular GNSS satellite. If the difference between the expected next event time and the next event times exceeds a predetermined threshold, then the GNSS receiver indicates that signal integrity may be compromised.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Shankar V. Achanta, David E. Whitehead, Francis J. Cooper
  • Patent number: 8820286
    Abstract: A compact and lightweight electric generator for portable power applications employs a new engine design and integration approach for reducing engine, generator, and starter weight. A unique flywheel alternator/starter configuration that generates electrical power, rotates the engine for starting, provides inertia for smooth engine operation, pressurized air for cooling, and inertia for the alternator. An engine cowling provides rotating component protection, a fan shroud mechanism, cooling air ducts, and a cooling mechanism for handling large quantities of heat produced by rectified power conversion. An electrical hook up that allows the generator to provide transient surge capacity for starting inductive loads, or improved load leveling and fuel efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Mainstream Engineering Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory S. Cole, Brian E. Tews, Robert P. Scaringe, Robert Paul Roth, Daniel Mason
  • Patent number: 8822742
    Abstract: This invention relates to process for increasing color quality and thermal stability of fuel. Fuel that is provided as a feedstock is contacted or treated with an acidic, ion-exchange resin to increase the color quality and stability of the fuel. The process provides the benefit of substantially increasing the long term quality of both color and oxidation (JFTOT) stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Marc-Andre Poirier, Ashok Uppal
  • Patent number: 8821642
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flat panel display (FPD) manufacturing apparatus for performing a desired process for a substrate positioned in a chamber after establishing a vacuum atmosphere in the chamber. The vacuum chamber is divided into a chamber body and an upper cover to ensure easy opening/closing operations of the upper cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Display Process Engineering Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young Jong Lee, Jun Young Choi, Saeng Hyun Jo, Hyun Hwan Ahn, Suk-Min Son, Sung Il Ahn
  • Patent number: 8825371
    Abstract: A vehicle can include a navigation unit configured to determine a position of the vehicle. A detection unit can be configured to recognize position and features of objects external to the vehicle. An identification unit can be configured to identify objects expected to be detected based on a determined position of the vehicle, by comparing the recognized features to feature data of object reference data stored in a local database. When the identification unit is unable to identify an object, the identification unit can compare recognized or stored object features to the additional feature data received from a remote database. A navigation unit can update the position of the vehicle based on position data of identified objects and more accurate and safe autonomous operation of a vehicle can be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Danil V. Prokhorov, Yasuo Uehara
  • Patent number: 8822625
    Abstract: Methods of one-pot synthesis of high molecular weight natural oil polyols having a functionality of at least two are provided. The resultant polyols may be directly reacted with polyisocyanates to produce polyurethanes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: MCPU Polymer Engineering, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas M Garrett, Xian Xian Du
  • Patent number: 8825222
    Abstract: A method of remotely managing vehicle settings wherein the method includes receiving an identification (ID) code associated with at least one user. The method further includes corresponding the ID code to at least one user profile following verification of the ID code and executing a vehicle setting associated with the at least one user profile. An apparatus for remotely managing vehicle settings is further disclosed. The apparatus includes memory for storing at least one user profile. The apparatus further includes a processor coupled to the memory, the processor configured to receive an identification (ID) code corresponding to the at least one user profile. Furthermore, the processor is in communication with a vehicle processing system operable to execute a vehicle setting associated with the at least one user profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Setu Madhavi Namburu, Steven F. Kalik, Danil V. Prokhorov
  • Patent number: 8825413
    Abstract: A method and system for deconvolution of a frequency spectrum obtained in an ICR mass spectrometer based on a detection of ion oscillation overtones of the M-th order (where the integer M>1). A plurality of frequency peaks is collected within the frequency spectrum corresponding respectively to oscillations of different groups of ions, and associates at least one of the frequency peaks having a frequency f and a measured amplitude A with a particular group of the ions. The method and system identify whether the frequency peak is related to one of an overtone frequency, a subharmonic frequency, a higher harmonic frequency, or a side-shifted frequency of the oscillations of the different group of ions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Science & Engineering Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Misharin, Konstantin Novoselov, Vladimir M. Doroshenko
  • Patent number: 8822071
    Abstract: A magnesium battery includes a first electrode including an active material and a second electrode. An electrolyte is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The electrolyte includes a magnesium compound. The active material includes an inter-metallic compound of magnesium and bismuth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Masaki Matsui
  • Patent number: 8823229
    Abstract: A linear actuator is provided that includes a housing having an input member supported for rotation therein. An output member travels linearly along the input member when the input member is rotated relative to the output member. A guide rail extends along an inner surface of the housing. The output member engages the guide rail to prevent rotation of the output member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Aries Engineering Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Todd M. Brieschke
  • Patent number: 8820767
    Abstract: A height adjusting mechanism for changing the height of a load supporting portion of a trailer. An axle is rotatably connected to a trailer frame of the trailer for rotation between a towing position and a loading position. The axle has a first portion and a pair of axle shafts that are resiliently mounted with respect to the first portion for rotation over a limited angular range of motion and are biased toward a neutral position. A pair of opposed pivot arms are rotatable in response to rotation of the axle between the towing position and the loading position. The pivot arms are rotatable with the axle shaft of the axle in response to rotation of the axle shaft with respect to the central portion of the axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Raizer Engineering, LLC
    Inventor: Kelly Osborne
  • Patent number: 8820096
    Abstract: Disclosed is a liquefied natural gas storage apparatus. The apparatus includes a heat insulated tank and liquefied natural gas contained in the tank. The tank has heat insulation sufficient to maintain liquefied natural gas therein such that most of the liquefied natural gas stays in liquid. The contained liquefied natural gas has a vapor pressure from about 0.3 bar to about 2 bar. The apparatus further includes a safety valve configured to release a part of liquefied natural gas contained in the tank when a vapor pressure of liquefied natural gas within the tank becomes higher than a cut-off pressure. The cut-off pressure is from about 0.3 bar to about 2 bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung Han Lee, Jung Ho Choi, Sung Kon Han, Dong Kyu Choi, Young Sik Moon
  • Patent number: 8822744
    Abstract: Processes are provided for producing a diesel fuel product having a sulfur content of 10 ppm by weight or less from feed sources that include up to 10% by weight of a biocomponent feedstock. The mineral hydrocarbon portions of the feed sources can be distillate or heavier feed sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Tahmid I. Mizan, Zhiguo Hou, William E. Lewis
  • Patent number: 8824632
    Abstract: A system and method for inspecting a vehicle or other object by means of two sources and one or more detectors of penetrating radiation. The sources and detector(s) are carried on a mobile conveyance and deployed at a point of operation. One source irradiates an inspected object from within an enclosure, while a second source swings away from the conveyance on a deployable member, such as a boom, such that the second source can irradiate the vehicle from above. A backscatter image of the inspected object is based at least in part on radiation from the second source scattered by the inspected object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: American Science and Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Mastronardi
  • Patent number: 8821959
    Abstract: A method for applying a liquid material in a specific application amount includes an initial parameter setting step of specifying, as a total pulse number, the number of times both ejection pulse signals and pause pulse signals are sent, specifying the number of ejection pulse signals in the total pulse number, which is needed to achieve the specific application amount, and specifying the remainder of the total pulse number as the pause pulse signals; a correction amount calculation step of measuring, per preset correction period, an ejection amount from the nozzle at the timing of the correction period, and calculating a correction amount for the ejection amount; and an ejection amount correction step of adjusting the number of ejection pulse signals and the number of pause pulse signals on the basis of the correction amount calculated in the correction amount calculation step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Musashi Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Kazumasa Ikushima
  • Patent number: 8823156
    Abstract: A semiconductor device package with an interposer, which serves as an intermediate or bridge circuit of various electrical pathways in the package to electrically connect any two or more electrical contacts, such as any two or more electrical contacts of a substrate and a chip. In particular, the interposer provides electrical pathways for simplifying a circuit layout of the substrate, reducing the number of layers of the substrate, thereby reducing package height and manufacturing cost. Furthermore, the tolerance of the circuit layout can be increased or maintained, while controlling signal interference between adjacent traces and accommodating high density circuit designs. Moreover, the package is suitable for a PoP process, where a profile of top solder balls on the substrate and a package body can be varied according to particular applications, so as to expose at least a portion of each of the top solder balls and electrically connect the package to another device through the exposed, top solder balls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Po-Chi Hsieh
  • Patent number: D712360
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Nextronics Engineering Corp.
    Inventors: Hou-An Su, Hai-Wen Yang, Xin-Chao Xiao