Patents by Inventor Alan Dickerson

Alan Dickerson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Apparatus for separating engine crankcase portions and method for same
    Patent number: 8484842
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a plate configured for connection to a first engine crankcase portion, such as the lower crankcase. A cam mechanism is secured to the plate and has a portion spaced from the plate to define a gap between the portion of the cam mechanism and the plate. Studs are configured for connection to the second engine crankcase portion and configured to span the gap when connected to the second engine crankcase portion so that the cam mechanism rests on the studs when the plate is connected to the first engine crankcase portion. The cam mechanism is configured to lift the plate when force is applied to the cam mechanism. A method of separating crankcase portions is carried out using the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Kent Alan Dickerson, Robin Lee Carver
  • APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING ENGINE CRANKCASE PORTIONS AND METHOD FOR SAME
    Publication number: 20120279036
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a plate configured for connection to a first engine crankcase portion, such as the lower crankcase. A cam mechanism is secured to the plate and has a portion spaced from the plate to define a gap between the portion of the cam mechanism and the plate. Studs are configured for connection to the second engine crankcase portion and configured to span the gap when connected to the second engine crankcase portion so that the cam mechanism rests on the studs when the plate is connected to the first engine crankcase portion. The cam mechanism is configured to lift the plate when force is applied to the cam mechanism. A method of separating crankcase portions is carried out using the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Kent Alan Dickerson, Robin Lee Carver
  • Apparatus and method for providing a user with a personal exercise program
    Patent number: 8038578
    Abstract: A convenient device, such as a mobile phone, provides a user interface for a system that generated personalised exercise programs and guides users through the exercises in a generated program. The generation of the program may be performed by the device providing the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Jakob Christian Olrik, Morten Green Hermansen, Tim Herbst, Henrik Duer, Eskild Ebbesen, Alan Dickerson, Soren Madsen, Henrik Schucany
  • Apparatus and method for providing a user with a personal exercise program
    Patent number: 7998028
    Abstract: A convenient device, such as a mobile phone, provides a user interface for a system that generated personalized exercise programs and guides users through the exercises in a generated program. The generation of the program may be performed by the device providing the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Jakob Christian Olrik, Morten Green Hermansen, Tim Herbst, Henrik Duer, Eskild Ebbesen, Alan Dickerson, Soren Madsen, Henrik Schucany
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A USER WITH A PERSONAL EXERCISE PROGRAM
    Publication number: 20110151420
    Abstract: A convenient device, such as a mobile phone, provides a user interface for a system that generated personalised exercise programs and guides users through the exercises in a generated program. The generation of the program may be performed by the device providing the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jakob Christian OLRIK, Morten Green HERMANSEN, Tim HERBST, Henrik DUER, Eskild EBBESEN, Alan DICKERSON, Soren MADSEN, Henrik SCHUCANY
  • Apparatus and method for providing a user with a personal exercise program
    Patent number: 7883445
    Abstract: A convenient device, such as a mobile phone, provides a user interface for a system that generated personalised exercise programs and guides users through the exercises in a generated program. The generation of the program may be performed by the device providing the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Jakob Christian Olrik, Morten Green Hermansen, Tim Herbst, Henrik Duer, Eskild Ebbesen, Alan Dickerson, Søren Madsen, Henrik Schucany
  • Apparatus and Method for Providing a User with a Personal Exercise Program
    Publication number: 20110014945
    Abstract: A convenient device, such as a mobile phone, provides a user interface for a system that generated personalised exercise programs and guides users through the exercises in a generated program. The generation of the program may be performed by the device providing the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jakob Christian OLRIK, Morten Green HERMANSEN, Tim HERBST, Henrik DUER, Eskild EBBESEN, Alan DICKERSON, Søren MADSEN, Henrik SCHUCANY
  • Apparatus and method for providing a user with a personal exercise program
    Publication number: 20050202934
    Abstract: A convenient device, such as a mobile phone, provides a user interface for a system that generated personalised exercise programs and guides users through the exercises in a generated program. The generation of the program may be performed by the device providing the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Jakob Olrik, Morten Hermansen, Tim Herbst, Henrik Duer, Eskild Ebbesen, Alan Dickerson, Soren Madsen, Henrik Schucany