Patents by Inventor Ann Steele
Ann Steele 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).
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Patent number: 10602865Abstract: The invention is directed to a meal tier system. The system provides a plurality of cylindrical meal containers which stack neatly in tiers, and are removably affixed to a side-mounted spindle. Each container provides a watertight lid and may be individually swiveled around the axis of the spindle. The containers are dishwasher safe and may be insulated. Optionally, a large, sturdy bag with a carrying handle may be provided, such that the entire system, with all containers filled with food, may be fully assembled and securely carried in the bag with one hand.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Inventor: Ann Steele
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Publication number: 20190350396Abstract: The invention is directed to a meal tier system. The system provides a plurality of cylindrical meal containers which stack neatly in tiers, and are removably affixed to a side-mounted spindle. Each container provides a watertight lid and may be individually swiveled around the axis of the spindle. The containers are dishwasher safe and may be insulated. Optionally, a large, sturdy bag with a carrying handle may be provided, such that the entire system, with all containers filled with food, may be fully assembled and securely carried in the bag with one hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2018Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventor: Ann Steele
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Publication number: 20190292844Abstract: The invention is directed to a protective barrier for an open window. The barrier is comprised of a plurality of thin, flexible filaments drawn taut between two posts, which are secured to the window frame. The filaments may be comprised of monofilament fishing line or some other strong, flexible material that is corrosion resistant. The purpose of the barrier is to protect objects placed on the window sill from being knocked off by a gust of wind, or by a passing person or animal. In a second embodiment, additional filaments are provided in a diagonal crisscross pattern to protect smaller objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2018Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventor: Ann Steele
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Patent number: 9096018Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a temporary mobility kit for repairing tires, including: an air compressor; a sealant assembly selectively connected to the air compressor; a sealant hose in the sealant assembly, configured to connect the air compressor to a tire valve; and a first circuit configured to assess a connection condition.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2013Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Yingchao Guan, Kimberly Ann Steele, Darryl L. Jones, Zhi Qiang He, Sergey Maryanovsky
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Publication number: 20130248046Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a temporary mobility kit for repairing tires, including: an air compressor; a sealant assembly selectively connected to the air compressor; a sealant hose in the sealant assembly, configured to connect the air compressor to a tire valve; and a first circuit configured to assess a connection condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Ford Global Technologies LLCInventors: Yingchao GUAN, Kimberly Ann Steele, Darryl L. Jones, Zhi Qiang He, Sergey Maryanovsky
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Patent number: 8517760Abstract: A temporary mobility kit to minimize or prevent the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant is provided. The temporary mobility kit includes a switch-inflator assembly and a removable sealant assembly. The switch-inflator assembly includes a pump motor and an electrical plug assembly having a cord portion and a plug. The plug is adapted for use in the vehicle's power unit. The housing includes a peripheral channel about which the cord portion of the electrical plug assembly is wrapped when the electrical plug assembly is not in use. A plug-receiving aperture is provided to receive and retain the plug when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kimberly Ann Steele, Darryl L. Jones, Yingchao Guan
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Patent number: 8439089Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a temporary mobility kit for repairing tires, including: an air compressor; a sealant assembly selectively connected to the air compressor; a sealant hose in the sealant assembly, configured to connect the air compressor to a tire valve; and a first circuit configured to assess a connection condition.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Yingchao Guan, Kimberly Ann Steele, Darryl L. Jones, Zhi Qiang He, Sergey Maryanovsky
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Patent number: 8276624Abstract: A temporary mobility kit directed to a release arrangement for selectively releasing a sealant bottle from the base of the kit is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kimberly Ann Steele, Darryl L. Jones, Yingchao Guan
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Publication number: 20120167720Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a temporary mobility kit for repairing tires, including: an air compressor; a sealant assembly selectively connected to the air compressor; a sealant hose in the sealant assembly, configured to connect the air compressor to a tire valve; and a first circuit configured to assess a connection condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventors: Yingchao Guan, Kimberly Ann Steele, Darryl L. Jones, Zhi Qiang He, Sergey Maryanovsky
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Patent number: 8181676Abstract: The present disclosure relates to temporary mobility kits that repair punctured tires. Some embodiments of the kit include an air compressor; a sealant assembly selectively connected to the pump; a sealant hose in the sealant assembly, configured to connect the air compressor to a tire valve; and a first circuit configured to assess a connection condition.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2010Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kimberly Ann Steele, Yingchao Guan, Darryl L. Jones, Zhi Qiang He, Sergey Maryanovsky
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Patent number: 8146622Abstract: A temporary mobility kit to minimize or prevent the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant is provided. The temporary mobility kit includes a switch-inflator assembly and a removable sealant assembly. The switch-inflator assembly includes an air inflator and an associated hose for inflating a tire. The switch-inflator assembly further includes a diverter switch, a power-on, power-off switch, and an air pressure gauge. The diverter switch is a user-operated switch which moves an associated diverter valve between an air inflation function and a sealing function. The sealant assembly includes a sealant hose having a sealant tire valve connector. Electrical wires are provided in operative association with the sealant hose and electrically connect the sealant tire valve connector and the sealant assembly. A circuit arrangement is provided which prevents the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant through a logic arrangement which includes a reset circuit.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2007Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Yingchao Guan, Kimberly Ann Steele, Darryl L. Jones, Zhi Qiang He, Sergey Maryanovsky
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Patent number: 8115615Abstract: A status indicator and reminder system for use with a vehicle having a tire sealant-containing temporary mobility kit is provided. The system includes a signal provided for viewing by the operator which indicates that the temporary mobility kit requires servicing. The need for servicing can be based on certain variables, including the passage of a pre-determined period of time or on changes in temperature which may impact the effective life of the sealing compound. In addition, the need for servicing can be based on a sensed of the temporary mobility kit from the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2007Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Ford Global TechnologiesInventors: Thomas Lee Miller, Kimberly Ann Steele, Scott Alan Watkins
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Publication number: 20110094620Abstract: A temporary mobility kit to minimize or prevent the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant is provided. The temporary mobility kit includes a switch-inflator assembly and a removable sealant assembly. The switch-inflator assembly includes a pump motor and an electrical plug assembly having a cord portion and a plug. The plug is adapted for use in the vehicle's power unit. The housing includes a peripheral channel about which the cord portion of the electrical plug assembly is wrapped when the electrical plug assembly is not in use. A plug-receiving aperture is provided to receive and retain the plug when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: Kimberly Ann Steele, Darry L. Jones, Yingchao Guan
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Publication number: 20110073214Abstract: The present disclosure relates to temporary mobility kits that repair punctured tires. Some embodiments of the kit include an air compressor; a sealant assembly selectively connected to the pump; a sealant hose in the sealant assembly, configured to connect the air compressor to a tire valve; and a first circuit configured to assess a connection condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Yingchao Guan, Kimberly Ann Steele, Darryl L. Jones, Zhi Qiang He, Sergey Maryanovsky
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Publication number: 20100154925Abstract: A temporary mobility kit to minimize or prevent the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant is provided. The temporary mobility kit includes a switch-inflator assembly and a removable sealant assembly. The switch-inflator assembly includes a pump motor and an electrical plug assembly having a cord portion and a plug. The plug is adapted for use in the vehicle's power unit. The housing includes a peripheral channel about which the cord portion of the electrical plug assembly is wrapped when the electrical plug assembly is not in use. A plug-receiving aperture is provided to receive and retain the plug when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Kimberly Ann Steele, Darry L. Jones, Yingchao Guan
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Patent number: 7695312Abstract: A temporary mobility kit to minimize or prevent the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant is provided. The temporary mobility kit includes a switch-inflator assembly and a removable sealant assembly. The switch-inflator assembly includes a pump motor and an electrical plug assembly having a cord portion and a plug. The plug is adapted for use in the vehicle's power unit. The housing includes a peripheral channel about which the cord portion of the electrical plug assembly is wrapped when the electrical plug assembly is not in use. A plug-receiving aperture is provided to receive and retain the plug when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2008Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kimberly Ann Steele, Darryl L. Jones, Yinchao Guan
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Publication number: 20090193937Abstract: A temporary mobility kit directed to a release arrangement for selectively releasing a sealant bottle from the base of the kit is provided. The temporary mobility kit includes a removable sealant bottle and a kit base. A recessed release button is provided in the kit base. The release button is part of a slidable retaining member which is slidably fitted to a snap-in ring assembly. The snap-in ring assembly is fitted to the kit base. An oval-shaped opening is defined in the slidable retaining member. Resilient members are provided to resist movement of the slidable retaining member. The sealant bottle has a base on which a locking collar is formed. The locking collar can be passed through the oval-shaped opening of the slidable retaining member and is locked into position therewith. The slidable retaining member is ordinarily in a locked or retaining position to hold the sealant bottle in place. A release tool is provided for manipulation of the recessed release button.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Kimberly Ann Steele, Darryl L. Jones, Yingchao Guan
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Publication number: 20090066487Abstract: A status indicator and reminder system for use with a vehicle having a tire sealant-containing temporary mobility kit is provided. The system includes a signal provided for viewing by the operator which indicates that the temporary mobility kit requires servicing. The need for servicing can be based on certain variables, including the passage of a pre-determined period of time or on changes in temperature which may impact the effective life of the sealing compound. In addition, the need for servicing can be based on a sensed of the temporary mobility kit from the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Thomas Lee Miller, Kimberly Ann Steele, Scott Alan Watkins
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Publication number: 20090053924Abstract: A temporary mobility kit to minimize or prevent the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant is provided. The temporary mobility kit includes a switch-inflator assembly and a removable sealant assembly. The switch-inflator assembly includes a pump motor and an electrical plug assembly having a cord portion and a plug. The plug is adapted for use in the vehicle's power unit. The housing includes a peripheral channel about which the cord portion of the electrical plug assembly is wrapped when the electrical plug assembly is not in use. A plug-receiving aperture is provided to receive and retain the plug when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Kimberly Ann Steele, Darryl L. Jones, Yingchao Guan
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Publication number: 20090050232Abstract: A temporary mobility kit to minimize or prevent the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant is provided. The temporary mobility kit includes a switch-inflator assembly and a removable sealant assembly. The switch-inflator assembly includes an air inflator and an associated hose for inflating a tire. The switch-inflator assembly further includes a diverter switch, a power-on, power-off switch, and an air pressure gauge. The diverter switch is a user-operated switch which moves an associated diverter valve between an air inflation function and a sealing function. The sealant assembly includes a sealant hose having a sealant tire valve connector. Electrical wires are provided in operative association with the sealant hose and electrically connect the sealant tire valve connector and the sealant assembly. A circuit arrangement is provided which prevents the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant through a logic arrangement which includes a reset circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: Yingchao Guan, Kimberly Ann Steele, Darryl L. Jones, Zhi Qiang He, Sergey Maryanovsky