Patents Assigned to Systems, LLC
  • TPMS SENSOR AUTOLOCATION THROUGH LOW FREQUENCY PROGRAMMING
    Publication number: 20160258830
    Abstract: In order to mitigate a need for reprogramming tire pressure sensors after tire rotation, tire change, etc., all sensors on a vehicle are preprogrammed with a lookup table that correlates modulation frequency to axle and wheel end positions on the vehicle. Dual antenna initiator coils are mounted to a vehicle such that each wheel end has one directional antenna directed toward it. Each initiator coil is programmed to modulate its transmission frequency by a predetermined modulation frequency such that each antenna transmits using a different modulation frequency. Each sensor receives a modulated signal, identifies the modulation frequency, and performs a table lookup to determine its axle and wheel end location. The sensor transmits its identified wheel end and axle location to a controller unit along with tire pressure status information for its wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventor: Shawn D. Lammers
  • DRYER WITH AIR FLOW MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20160258107
    Abstract: A drying apparatus having an airflow management system for recycling heated air and providing two forced air streams within a drum to effectively and efficiently dry one or more articles are contained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Hg LAUNDRY SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. HAKE, Thomas E. GILL
  • WASHING MACHINE WITH AIR/WATER JETS
    Publication number: 20160258100
    Abstract: A washing apparatus having an enhanced agitating effect on the clothes or article(s) being washed therein comprises a housing, a rotating drum within the housing, and at least one fluid conduit fluidly connected to a source of air and/or auxiliary water and fluidly connected to the drum for injecting air and/or auxiliary water into the drum from outside of the drum for mixing with the wash/rinse water to agitate the wash/rinse water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Hg LAUNDRY SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. HAKE, Thomas E. GILL
  • WASHING MACHINE WITH ROTATING JOINT
    Publication number: 20160258101
    Abstract: A washer/dryer apparatus including a rotating joint to allow water and/or air to be introduced into the drum, despite rotation of the drum. In example forms, the apparatus includes a housing, a fixed bulkhead fixedly attached to the housing, and a drum mounted for rotation in at least one direction. In example forms, the drum adapted for containing a quantity of wash water, and the drum is sealingly mounted to the bulkhead at a rotating joint, in example forms, a portion of the drum is nestably and rotatably mounted within a portion of the bulkhead. In one form, one or more openings extend through the bulkhead portion for passage of air and/or water therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Hg LAUNDRY SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. HAKE, Thomas E. GILL
  • Intrapersonal data communication systems
    Patent number: 9438774
    Abstract: Intrapersonal communication systems and methods that provide an optical digital signal link between two or more local devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, the system includes a first signal converter disposed at a first end of the optical digital signal link and configured to convert between, electrical digital signals from a first local device and optical digital signals from the optical digital signal link. The system can include an optical connector having a non-contact portion configured, to couple optical digital signals between the first signal converter and the optical digital signal link across a gap. The system can include a second signal converter disposed at a second end of the optical digital signal link and configured to convert between electrical digital signals from the second local device and optical digital signals from the optical digital signal link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: N2 IMAGING SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventor: David Michael Masarik
  • Valveless reciprocating compressor
    Patent number: 9435322
    Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a compression cylinder configured to mount to a reciprocating compressor. The compression cylinder includes an intake port and a discharge port. The system also includes a piston assembly disposed within the compression cylinder. The piston assembly includes a piston configured to selectively block the intake port upon movement of the piston assembly relative to the compression cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: GE Oil & Gas Compression Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Karthik Ramakumar, Omar M. Kabir, Ken Ashraph
  • Landscape safety apparatus, associated combinations, methods, and kits
    Patent number: 9433308
    Abstract: A landscaping device and shield apparatus combination is provided. The landscaping device is powered by an engine and/or motor capable of hurling upward flying debris. The apparatus includes supports, each having an upper end and a lower end. Bases each having a rod insertable up to a bulge into the lower ends of the supports are provided to maintain the supports in a substantially vertical orientation. Also included are: a flexible screen and a retraction mechanism. The retraction mechanism has a construction such so as to provide an automatic locking and automatic retraction assist that a second support may be temporarily locked, and later pulled toward the first support, as desired The landscaping device excludes a stump grinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Landscape Safety Systems LLC
    Inventor: James Jeffrey Kalinski
  • Port injection system for reduction of particulates from turbocharged direct injection gasoline engines
    Patent number: 9435288
    Abstract: The present invention describes a fuel-management system for minimizing particulate emissions in turbocharged direct injection gasoline engines. The system optimizes the use of port fuel injection (PFI) in combination with direct injection (DI), particularly in cold start and other transient conditions. In the present invention, the use of these control systems together with other control systems for increasing the effectiveness of port fuel injector use and for reducing particulate emissions from turbocharged direct injection engines is described. Particular attention is given to reducing particulate emissions that occur during cold start and transient conditions since a substantial fraction of the particulate emissions during a drive cycle occur at these times. Further optimization of the fuel management system for these conditions is important for reducing drive cycle emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Ethanol Boosting Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel R. Cohn, Leslie Bromberg
  • Variable rate interpolation with numerically controlled oscillator
    Patent number: 9438250
    Abstract: A numerically controlled oscillator includes a phase accumulator that outputs a phase word and a clock that periodically outputs a clock signal in accordance with a delay interval. The phase accumulator outputs a new phase word in response to receiving the clock signal. A clock controller calculates a timing drift and adjusts the delay interval to reduce the timing drift. A method includes receiving a plurality of frequency control words, calculating a delay interval, accumulating the frequency control words in accordance with the delay interval to generate a phase word, converting the phase word to a waveform, calculating a timing drift, and adjusting the delay interval to reduce the timing drift.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Hughes Network Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Santharam Gurumani, Bala Subramniam
  • Method for producing bulk ceramic components from agglomerations of partially cured gelatinous polymer ceramic precursor resin droplets
    Patent number: 9434653
    Abstract: Methods, processes, and systems for producing bulk ceramics from agglomerations of partially cured gelatinous polymer ceramic precursor resin droplets, without using sponge materials to form gas pathways in the polymer bodies. Ceramics can be formed in hours. Resin droplets can be produced with a sprayer where liquid polymer precursors, mixed with a curing agent, are sprayed forming droplets which are partially cured, collected, and compressed into shapes. Ceramic porosity can be varied, droplet particle sizes can be controlled by adjusting liquid and gas pressure, orifice size, during spraying. Partially cured droplets can be formed via an emulsion process and size controlled by emulsion liquid and surfactant selection parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Dynamic Material Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Arnold Hill, William Easter
  • Systems and methods for calibration based indoor geolocation
    Patent number: 9439041
    Abstract: In a system facilitating the calibration of a map-point grid for an indoor location determination, the grid includes several map points, each having a radio frequency (RF) data fingerprint being associated therewith. At least one of: (i) RF signal data from several RF sources, (ii) a user specified location indication, and (ii) tracking data from a sensor, the tracking data indicating a user's movement relative to a base map point, are received. The map-point grid is updated based on, at least in part, at least one of (i) adjusted RF data, the received RF data being adjusted using systematic analysis thereof, (ii) the tracking data, and (iii) the location indication. A user's location may be determined based on the fingerprints associated with the map-point grid, and sensor data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Lighthouse Signal Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Parviz Parvizi, Mohammad Heidari
  • Cabin and trailer body movement determination with camera at the back of the cabin
    Patent number: 9437055
    Abstract: When calculating an angle of articulation between two portions of an articulated vehicle such as a tractor-trailer combination, a camera-based articulation angle measuring system comprises camera(s) mounted on the tractor and/or trailer that observe their counterpart and/or features on the other portion of the vehicle. The angles or locations of the counterpart features are measured in the image(s) produced by the camera(s). A geometric model is employed to convert the location and/or angular measurements into a corresponding articulation and/or roll angle for the tractor-trailer combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Andreas U Kuehnle, Marton Gyori
  • Parking apparatus for a heavy vehicle during a loss of electrical power
    Patent number: 9434366
    Abstract: A parking apparatus is provided for a vehicle. The apparatus comprises an electronic parking brake (EPB) valve having an air outlet port. The apparatus also comprises a pneumatic delivery line interconnecting the air outlet port of the EPB valve and a spring brake system to allow air pressure from the EPB valve to be applied to the spring brake system to maintain parking brakes of the vehicle in released position. The apparatus further comprises a normally-open solenoid valve having an air inlet port which is in communication with the delivery line which interconnects the air outlet port of the EPB valve and the spring brake system, wherein the solenoid valve is operable to vent air pressure from the delivery line and thereby to apply the spring brake system to park the vehicle in response to loss of electrical power to the solenoid valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
    Inventors: David J Taneyhill, Travis G Ramler, John J Kemer, Phillip J Kasper
  • System and methods of detecting an intruding object in a relative navigation system
    Patent number: 9435635
    Abstract: A relative navigation system and methods of intrusion detection for such a relative navigation system where the method includes repeatedly projecting from a grid generator a set of lines defining a grid into three dimensional space to define a field bounded by the grid and encoded with grid data configured to identify predetermined points on the grid and determining a presence of an intruding object within the field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Michael Steven Feldmann, Frank Saggio, III, Timothy John Paasche, Mark Lawrence Turner, John Andrew Ingersoll
  • Polyaxial screw assembly
    Patent number: 9433440
    Abstract: A polyaxial screw assembly includes an internal load dampening mechanism for sharing and dampening loads between at least one screw member and at least one rod member interconnected by the assembly. A method of interconnecting the orthopedic screw with the rod includes dampening with a body member interconnecting the screw to the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Intelligent Implant Systems LLC
    Inventor: Marc E. Richelsoph
  • System and method of forming a solid casting
    Patent number: 9434000
    Abstract: A method and a system for forming a solid casting. A material is fed into a mold having a retractable bottom. A first portion of the material at a first, lower position within the mold is allowed to solidify to thereby form a portion of the casting. The retractable bottom is withdrawn downwards at a withdrawal rate. A second portion of the material at a second, upper position within the mold is maintained in a liquid state by application of heat thereto, using a plasma arc generated by a plasma arc torch. A voltage of the plasma arc is measured, and the withdrawal rate of the retractable bottom is controlled based on the voltage of the plasma arc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: RETECH SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Tony Tesoriere, Robin Lampson
  • Carton with handle
    Patent number: 9434520
    Abstract: A carton has composite wall which includes a handle that has a handle opening. The handle opening is defined at least in part by a load bearing edge. The load bearing edge includes a first segment to which a first handle flap is hingedly connected along a first fold line, and second and third segments to which second and third handle flaps are hingedly connected along second and third fold lines respectively. The first handle flap is formed from the outer layer. The second and third handle flaps are formed from the inner layer. The second and third fold lines are spaced apart from each other with a free edge of the inner layer extending between the second and third fold lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: WestRock Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Aaron L. Bates
  • Hinge assembly for supporting a fan on a roof
    Patent number: 9435556
    Abstract: A hinge assembly or a flexible hinge assembly adjusts to fit a vent on a wall or a roof in order to hold a fan thereon, which fan is especially suitable for a restaurant roof or wall. The hinge assembly attaches to a roof or wall vent to hold the fan in a proper position, yet permits the fan to be easily moved for cleaning of vent and the fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Omni Containment Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin R. Chwala
  • Printing apparatus
    Patent number: D765775
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Livingston Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Darren Livingston
  • Plant lamp
    Patent number: D765904
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Sage Vertical Garden Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Pouzet