Patents Assigned to Engineering
  • Patent number: 10875715
    Abstract: A transfer cassette including a base plate, an interlock assembly, a securement plate, and a plate tab. The interlock assembly is arranged on a first edge of the base plate and includes a support arranged on the base plate and a locking finger rotatably arranged on the support. The securement plate is arranged on a second edge of the base plate, opposite the first edge. The plate tab is partially secured to and extending from the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Randy L. Pfeiffer
  • Patent number: 10879209
    Abstract: Encapsulated stress mitigation layers and assemblies having the same are disclosed. An assembly that includes a first substrate, a second substrate, an encapsulating layer disposed between the first and second substrates, and a stress mitigation layer disposed in the encapsulating layer such that the stress mitigation layer is encapsulated within the encapsulating layer. The stress mitigation layer has a lower melting temperature relative to a higher melting temperature of the encapsulating layer. The assembly includes an intermetallic compound layer disposed between the first substrate and the encapsulating layer such that the encapsulating layer is separated from the first substrate by the intermetallic compound layer. The stress mitigation layer melts into a liquid when the assembly operates at a temperature above the low melting temperature of the stress mitigation layer and the encapsulating layer maintains the liquid of the stress mitigation layer within the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Shailesh N. Joshi, Naoya Take
  • Patent number: 10875015
    Abstract: Methods for making porous materials having metal alloy nanoparticles formed therein are described herein. By preparing a porous material and delivering the precursor solutions under vacuum, the metal precursors can be uniformly embedded within the pores of the porous material. Once absorption is complete, the porous material can be heated in the presence of one or more functional gases to reduce the metal precursors to metal alloy nanoparticles, and embed the metal alloy nanoparticles inside of the pores. As such, the metal alloy nanoparticles can be formed within the pores, while avoiding surface wetting and absorption problems which can occur with small pores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, The University of Akron
    Inventors: Li Qin Zhou, Kan Huang, Tomoyuki Nagai, Hongfei Jia, Hisao Kato, Xiaochen Shen, Zhenmeng Peng
  • Patent number: 10879552
    Abstract: A electrochemical storage device, referred to herein as a radical-ion battery, is described. The radical-ion battery includes an electrolyte, first free radicals, and second free radicals, wherein the first free radicals and the second free radicals are different chemical species. The radical-ion battery also includes a separator that allows select ions to pass therethrough, but separates the electrolyte from the second free radicals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey P. Koplow
  • Patent number: 10876987
    Abstract: An apparatus for making in-situ electrical measurements of a sample while the sample is subjected to a temperature gradient between a first side of the sample and a second side of the sample. The apparatus comprises a first heater and a second heater that are positioned in contact with the first side of the sample and the second side of the sample, respectively. The first heater and the second heater comprise respective faces that each have electrical contacts embedded therein. Electrical measurements pertaining to the sample can be made by way of the electrical contacts embedded in the faces. A temperature at either side of the sample can be monitored by way of thermocouples positioned inside the heaters in proximity to the faces of the heaters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
    Inventors: Karla Rosa Reyes, Josh A. Whaley, Peter Anand Sharma
  • Patent number: 10875392
    Abstract: A tonneau cover for a vehicle cargo includes a first panel having a first opening structured to enable fluid communication between a first side of the first panel and a second side of the first panel opposite the first side. The tonneau cover defines at least one airflow passage in fluid communication with the first opening and extending along the second side of the first panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Paxton S. Williams, Scott Louis Frederick
  • Patent number: 10876636
    Abstract: A receptacle for conveying fluid is disclosed. The receptacle may include a main body, a spring retainer, a valve seat assembly, a poppet, and a spring. The main body defines an inlet and an outlet. The spring retainer is disposed in the main body and removable from the main body via the inlet. The valve seat assembly is disposed in the main body and removable from the main body via the inlet. The poppet is slidably engaged with the spring retainer between a closed position and an open position and is engageable with the valve seat assembly. The spring is engaged with the spring retainer and with the poppet to urge the poppet against the valve seat assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Engineered Controls International, LLC
    Inventors: Chad Thomas, Michael T. Glavin, Jeffrey S. Howard, Guangbin Cao
  • Patent number: 10875071
    Abstract: An apparatus for modifying a defect in a surface may include a hollow shaft including a first open end and a second open end opposite the first open end, a plunger slidable within the hollow shaft and extending from the first open end, a driver coupled to the second open end of the hollow shaft and extending from the second open end, and a passive resistance mechanism coupling the plunger to the hollow shaft. The passive resistance mechanism biases the plunger towards the second open end of the hollow shaft. The plunger has markings thereon that are visible when the plunger is extended from the first open end. Methods for using the apparatus to modify a defect in a surface are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Jared R. Hitch
  • Patent number: 10876913
    Abstract: A device, system, and method for testing and measuring the grip strength of tongs for a crane system is provided. The device may include a frame body carrying a testing assembly configured to measure the tong grip strength. The system may include the grip strength tester used in conjunction with a crane including an operator tower and a pulley assembly operatively connected to the tongs. The method of use associated with the tong grip strength tester may include the steps of expanding a distance between teeth on the tongs and positioning the teeth adjacent sides of the testing assembly, then closing the tongs thereby clamping teeth to the sides of the testing assembly. Then, the testing assembly measures the compressive force associated with the tongs and registers the compressive force in a computer system to determine whether the grip strength is sufficient to lift a weighted slab of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Morgan Engineering Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Len Fedor, Nelson Elroy Baker, Kenneth Dean Maurer
  • Patent number: 10875046
    Abstract: A static axial seal gland (100, 100) formed in relief in a substrate (31, 52) and having an inner sidewall (32, 53), an outer sidewall (33, 54) and a floor (34, 55) extending between the inner sidewall (32, 53) and the outer sidewall, one or both of the inner sidewall (32, 53) and the outer sidewall (32, 53) being concavely-profiled in radial section along a major portion of its depth to define a projecting lip (35, 56) proximal a land of the substrate (31, 52), the gland (100, 100?) being fitted with an elastomeric O-ring (39, 59) which is located and retained by interference with the projecting lip (35, 56), either under tension on the inner sidewall (32, 53) or in compression against the outer sidewall (33, 54).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Spray Nozzle Engineering Pty Limited
    Inventors: Sean Morgan, Stuart Morgan
  • Patent number: 10876932
    Abstract: A device for testing vehicle airbags includes a pusher plate that has first mounting holes and second mounting holes, a first pin received in one of the first mounting holes, a second pin received in one of the second mounting holes, a first magnet coupled to the pusher plate, and a second magnet coupled to the pusher plate. The device includes a first mass received on the first pin and secured to the pusher plate by the first magnets prior to and during acceleration of the pusher plate, and a second mass separate from the first mass and received on the second pin, the second mass secured to the pusher plate by the second magnets. Deceleration of the pusher plate causes the first mass and the second mass to release from the pusher plate. The device includes an accelerator coupled to the pusher plate and a vehicle airbag deployment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Woychowski, Gerritt B. Meyers
  • Patent number: 10876686
    Abstract: An example tank can be used to contain, transport, and/or store fluids, e.g., one or more liquids and/or gases. In one embodiment, the tank includes a plurality of segments collectively defining an interior chamber that retains the fluid(s), each of which includes opposing ends defining beveled mating surfaces. The tank also includes a plurality of endcaps positioned between, and in engagement with, adjacent segments, as well as a plurality of webs that include a series of first webs having a first configuration and a series of second webs having a second, different configuration. The first webs are positioned within the plurality of segments between the ends thereof, and the second webs are positioned within the endcaps. In an alternate embodiment, the tank is devoid of the endcaps, and instead, includes segments defining beveled mating surfaces that intersect at junctures to define four corner sections of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Altair Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Regu Ramoo, Thomas Lamb
  • Publication number: 20200398256
    Abstract: A catalyst for COS hydrolysis includes a catalyst containing titanium dioxide that supports a barium compound and a co-catalyst. The catalyst containing titanium dioxide that supports a barium compound is a molded catalyst comprising a honeycomb substrate. The co-catalyst is at least one selected from the group consisting of a potassium compound, a sodium compound, and a cesium compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering, Ltd.
    Inventors: Katsumi Nochi, Toshinobu Yasutake, Kaori Yoshida
  • Publication number: 20200398632
    Abstract: A vehicle suspension system comprising a hydropneumatic strut comprising a fluid interface, where supply of hydraulic fluid to the strut via the fluid interface causes the overall length of the strut to increase, and withdrawal of hydraulic fluid via the fluid interface causes the overall length of the strut to decrease, a first displacement system in fluid communication with the fluid interface, capable of supplying and withdrawing fluid to and from the strut as well as measuring the volume of fluid supplied or withdrawn from the strut, a second displacement system in fluid communication with the fluid interface, and a hydraulic fluid source for selectively supplying or withdrawing hydraulic fluid from the hydropneumatic strut via either of the first or second displacement systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: The Dynamic Engineering Solution Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Michael Newstead, Max O'Connell, Phillip Kuys, Oscar Fiorinotto
  • Publication number: 20200402958
    Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a redistribution layer, a first semiconductor device, a second semiconductor device, a first insulation body, and a second insulation body. The first semiconductor device can be disposed on the redistribution layer. The second semiconductor device can be stacked on the first semiconductor device. The first insulation body can be disposed between the first semiconductor device and the second semiconductor device. The first insulation body may have a number of first particles. The second insulation body can encapsulate the first insulation body and have a number of second particles. One of the number of first particles can have a flat surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Hsu-Nan FANG, Chen Yuan WENG
  • Publication number: 20200398717
    Abstract: A seat assembly, for a vehicle having a frame member, includes a seat back, a seat cushion, and a seat bracket. The frame member extends along a floor of the vehicle and includes a bore. The seat cushion is pivotally coupled to the seat back for movement between a use position and a raised position. The seat bracket is coupled to at least one of the seat back and the seat cushion. The seat bracket includes a pin that extends downwardly in a vehicle vertical direction. The pin engages with the bore to temporarily attach the seat cushion and the seat back to the frame member on the floor of the vehicle and inhibit a rotation of the seat assembly in a vehicle forward direction when the seat cushion is in the raised position due to the engagement of the pin extending through the bore of the frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Shelby L. Brown, Edward Qiu, Patrick J. Edgar, Jacob C. Herget, Vikas Bhatia, Robert Jones, John Salvia
  • Publication number: 20200402949
    Abstract: A wiring structure includes a redistribution layer and an electrical pad. The redistribution layer includes a passivation layer and a metal layer. The metal layer is embedded in the passivation layer, and the passivation layer defines an opening to expose a portion of the metal layer. The electrical pad is disposed in the opening of the passivation layer and on the metal layer. The electrical pad includes a seed layer, a conductive layer, a barrier layer and an anti-oxidation layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming Hsien CHU, Chi-Yu WANG
  • Publication number: 20200398350
    Abstract: In this drill, a wall face of a chip removal groove includes a first wall face having a concave curve shape and a second wall face having a straight line shape in a cross section orthogonal to an axis of the drill main body, an extension line of a straight line of the second wall face extends in a direction opposite to a drill rotation direction as the straight line of the second wall face goes to an outer periphery side of the drill main body with respect to a radius line connecting an outer peripheral end of the second wall face and the axis with each other, the cutting edge includes a first cutting edge having a concave curve shape and a second cutting edge having a straight line shape which intersects with the first cutting edge at an obtuse angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicants: MOLDINO Tool Engineering, Ltd., MOLDINO Tool Engineering, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigeyoshi Fujiwara, Yusuke Hara
  • Publication number: 20200402897
    Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a conductive structure, a first solder and a second solder. The second substrate is disposed over the first substrate. The conductive structure is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The conductive structure includes a first wetting portion, a second wetting portion, and a non-wetting portion disposed between the first wetting portion and the second wetting portion. The first solder covers the first wetting portion and connects the conductive structure to the first substrate. The second solder covers the second wetting portion and connects the conductive structure to the second substrate. The first solder is spaced apart from the second solder by the non-wetting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Chang-Lin YEH
  • Patent number: D905984
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Adient Engineering and IP GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Beermann, Michael Ritzel