Patents Assigned to Engineering
  • Patent number: 9402092
    Abstract: Task: To provide communication technology in which clock synchronization accuracy can be easily maintained, even on networks where packets can be easily lost. Resolution Means: A communication device, comprising: a transmission unit that includes a flag processing unit that, upon receipt of one or a plurality of MPEG-2 TS packets, applies flag information to the packets at a predetermined interval in the forward reproduction direction of the packets, and a time stamp application unit that generates MPEG-2 TTS packets by applying a time stamp value calculated using a GPS clock to each of the one or a plurality of MPEG-2 TS packets, including the MPEG-2 TS packets having the flag information applied by the flag processing unit, and transmits the MPEG-2 TTS packets to a transmission path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Hitachi Information & Telecommunication Engineering, Ltd.
    Inventors: Suzuka Morotomi, Takuro Kaneko, Naoya Kumada, Yukio Yasumoto, Yoshihiko Yagi
  • Patent number: 9401839
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for receiving a network event in a network format, mapping the network event into a format expected by a central monitoring system, and communicating the mapped network event to the central monitoring system. The system may employ a variety of communication protocols and physical architectures. The system may include an access controller that may connect a plurality of intelligent electronic devices and may be the primary interface with an information system or central monitoring system. The access controller may include a programmable logic engine in compliance with the IEC-61131-3 standard. The access controller may further be configured to implement rules designed to govern actions taken as a result of network information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Beau Kidwell, Mark Weber, Daniel N. Morman
  • Patent number: 9400330
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for detecting manipulation of a global time source such as a Global Navigational Satellite System (GNSS) signal and mitigating against such manipulation. A plurality of receivers with geographical diversity receive GNSS signals, and calculate a time signal to be distributed to consuming devices. The receivers also communicate calculated time signals with other receivers. The receivers compare the time signals, and when a difference between the time signals exceeds a predetermined threshold, the receivers indicate that manipulation is likely. Such indication is shared across the network of receivers. The indication is further shared with consuming devices of the time signal from the compromised receiver. A second time signal that is not compromised may be shared with the consuming devices and/or used by the consuming devices. The consuming devices may modify their behavior when in receipt of the indication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Shankar V. Achanta, Gregary C. Zweigle, Christopher R. Huntley
  • Patent number: 9400564
    Abstract: A system for a vehicle includes a user identification subsystem operable to detect a driver; and an interactive display subsystem operable to generate output for display on a vehicle window based on detection of the driver, the output associated with a reminder specific to a questionable driving habit of the driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Warren Jing Po Chou, Tina Brunetti Sayer, Jason A. Schulz
  • Patent number: 9400055
    Abstract: A mechanical seal support system includes a bladder accumulator with a first connection to the top of the bladder accumulator and a second connection to the bottom of the bladder accumulator with a device that is responsive to the pressures at each of the first and second connections of the bladder accumulator for providing an output determined by the difference between the pressures. The mechanical seal support system further includes a display for displaying the output in a manner indicative of the volume of the fluid in the bladder accumulator relative to a predetermined volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: AES Engineering Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas Broadbent, Heath Stephenson
  • Patent number: 9400140
    Abstract: A cooling tower including a hot-water basin comprising a first cooling cell and a second cooling cell; and at least one means for controlling fluid communication between the first and second cooling cells is provided. A method of maintaining the efficiency of a cooling tower and a method of servicing a cooling tower are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Philip Clayton Hicks, Mark Lewis Merrifield
  • Patent number: 9400804
    Abstract: A file management system that transmits a record file of voice data or image data created by a local device to a center device over a network and manages the record file in the center device. A first device creates the record file and attribute information indicating the attribute about the record file, stores the record file in a first storage unit, and transmits the attribute information to the second device through the network. A second device receives the attribute information transmitted from the first device and stores it in a second storage unit. The second device receives the record file transmitted from the first device according to transfer condition that is beforehand determined and store it in the second storage unit. A terminal may acquire the record file by using the attribute information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Hitachi Information & Telecommunication Engineering, Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshiaki Koyama, Toyoki Yamagishi
  • Publication number: 20160207032
    Abstract: A molecular sieve material, EMM-25, having in its calcined form an X-ray diffraction pattern including the following peaks: d-spacing (?) Relative Intensity [100 × I/I(o)] % 11.74-11.34 ?60-100 9.50-9.10 30-80 8.68-8.28 10-40 5.64-5.44 20-60 4.52-4.42 10-50 4.28-4.18 10-40 3.96-3.86 40-80 3.69-3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Allen Wayne Burton, Karl G. Strohmaier, Hilda B. Vroman, Yifeng Yun, Xiaodong Zou, Wei Wan, Tom J. Willhammar
  • Publication number: 20160209439
    Abstract: A single sensing unit having two electrodes with a common thermal reference is positioned near the centroid of the inertial mass of a differential inductive accelerometer. As the mass is displaced a first sensor detects an increase in inductance while a second sensor detects a decrease in inductance. Significantly, the first and second sensors share a common thermal reference eliminating any thermal differential. As the sensor system is closely aligned with the centroid of the inertial mass the sensor system of the present invention reduces or eliminates any systemic error.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: Blue Line Engineering Company
    Inventor: Gregory H. Ames
  • Publication number: 20160208176
    Abstract: Improved separation of oil and water as well as suspended solids from the emulsion layer formed in a petroleum desalter is achieved by injection of demulsifier into the desalter vessel to achieve a higher localized concentration of demulsifier in the emulsion layer so as to promote improved oil/water separation from the emulsion layer. The demulsifier may be injected into the water layer or the oil layer in the region of the emulsion layer or directly into the stabilized emulsion layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Magaly C. BARROETA, Gregory Mason GOODMAN, Ashok UPPAL, Mohsen Shahmirzadi YEGANEH, Jose X. SIMONETTY
  • Publication number: 20160211697
    Abstract: A console assembly for an automotive vehicle and use with a mobile device. The console assembly including a storage compartment having a floor, a pair of sidewalls, and a pair of end walls. An opening permits access into the storage area and a slidable top wall is operable to move between a covered position and a retracted position relative to the opening. An anti-slip surface is provided on the top wall and configured to receive the mobile device thereon. A wireless charging unit is also incorporated into and moveable with the top wall. The wireless charging unit is located immediately below the anti-slip surface. When the mobile device is placed on the anti-slip surface, the device is moveable with the top wall, between the covered position and retracted position, while being charged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Lambert, Nicholas S. Sitarski, Scott L. Weiss, Jonathan J. Quijano
  • Publication number: 20160208857
    Abstract: A bearing isolator for controlling fluid flow includes a static component fixed relative to a housing and a rotational component fixed relative to a shaft. The static and rotational components are held axially relative to each other and an annual sealing member is provided. The annual sealing member has a first position in contact with both the static and rotational components and a second position in contact with either, or both, of the static or rotational components. The profile of the static and rotational components is shaped to create a flow path between them with the flow path having at least one feature to slow the flow of fluid therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: AES Engineering Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher John Rea, Heath Stephenson
  • Publication number: 20160207377
    Abstract: A cowl louver clip assembly includes a protrusion receiving body including a windshield receiving end, a windshield engaging top and a protrusion receiving end. A protector member extends along the windshield engaging top and windshield receiving end. The protrusion receiving body has a volume configured to receive a support protrusion of a cowl louver structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Mingher Fred Shen
  • Publication number: 20160208909
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gearshifting device (1), which is intended for a transmission and comprises a selector lever (2) that can be moved in such a manner that different shift positions (P, R, N, D, S, M+, M?) can be selected in at least two gearshift gates (3, 4) and that it is possible to shift between one of the gearshift gates (3, 4) and the at least one other gearshift gate (4, 3), and comprises at least one lock (5), which is used to block the traversing path of the selector lever (2) with respect to one of the gearshift gates (3, 4), in order to shift from one of the shift positions (P, R, N, D, S) into another of the shift positions (P, R, N, D, S).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: ECS Engineered Control Systems AG
    Inventor: Wolfgang PATZOLD
  • Publication number: 20160208186
    Abstract: A method for improving wear control in an engine or other mechanical component lubricated with a lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil. The formulated oil has a composition that includes a lubricating oil base stock as a major component; and at least one phosphazene represented by the formula as a minor component. In the above formula, Q is nitrogen, sulfur or oxygen; a is a value from about 2 to about 6, c is a value from about 2 to about 6, e is a value from about 2 to about 6, g is a value from about 2 to about 6, i is a value from about 2 to about 6, and k is a value from about 2 to about 6; b is a value of 2a+q, d is a value of 2c+r, f is a value of 2e+s, h is a value of 2g+t, j is a value of 2i+u, and l is a value of 2k+v; q, r, s, t, u and v are independently a value of 0 or ?2; with the proviso that not all of a, c, e, g, i and k are the same value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Alan M. Schilowitz, Man Kit Ng, David J. Baillargeon, Chen Chen, Harry R. Allcock, Andrew R. Hess
  • Publication number: 20160211924
    Abstract: Acoustic tags and a process for fabrication are disclosed for identifying and tracking various hosts including inanimate and animate objects in up to three dimensions. The acoustic tags may be powered by a single power source. Tags can have an operation lifetime of up to 90 days or longer at a transmission rate of 3 seconds. The acoustic tags have an enhanced signal range that enhances detection probability when tracking the hosts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicants: Battelle Memorial Institute, Army Corps of Engineers
    Inventors: Z. Daniel Deng, Mitchell J. Myjak, Thomas J. Carlson, Jie Xiao, Huidong LI, Samuel S. Cartmell, Jun Lu, Honghao Chen, M. Bradford Eppard, Mark E. Gross
  • Publication number: 20160207442
    Abstract: A system for transporting cargo includes a cargo deck and a dunnage device for securing a load to the cargo deck. The dunnage device includes an elongated tubular body having an interior space. A transverse wall is positioned within the interior space of the tubular body. The elongated tubular body is adapted to be positioned on the cargo deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: Fontaine Engineered Products, Inc.
    Inventor: James H. Adams
  • Patent number: 9394145
    Abstract: A method and device are provided for lifting and conveying bale rubber from a pallet. The method may include rotationally driving a plurality of claws about a support shaft inside a claw housing case and gripping the bale rubber by protruding the plurality of claws from the case and piercing the plurality of claws into the upper surface of the bale rubber while the case is abutted against the bale rubber. A contact sensor may be provided for detecting contact of the case with the bale rubber, and with a contact signal thereof, a grip safety mechanism of the drive mechanism is disabled to allow the claws to be driven. Furthermore, a press sensor that detects a pressing load applied to the transfer place of the bale rubber may be provided so as to provide a release safety mechanism that allows gripping of the bale rubber to be released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Suzuka Engineering Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tatsuo Yada, Yukihiro Eiraku, Tomoyuki Furuichi
  • Patent number: D762104
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: RPH Engineering
    Inventors: Ryan P. Hyde, Jacob S. Morrise, John Robert Schwartz, Michael R. Colton
  • Patent number: D762247
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Advanced Plow Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Shahriar Nick Niakan, Christian Luc Landel