Patents by Inventor Brad Olson
Brad Olson 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: 10711818Abstract: An enforced one-time snap connection system mounts a first component to a second component. The first component has a circumferentially extending groove formed into an exterior surface. The second component has an annular mounting adapter having an internal bore. An annular retainer is secured on an end of the second component at the internal bore, the annular retainer includes an axially extending annular portion having a radially inwardly projecting annular locking rib received into the circumferentially extending groove during installation of the first component into the second component such that the annular locking rib or locking tabs and/or the circumferentially extending groove are critically damaged or destroyed if the first component is removed from the second component, thereby preventing re-assembly and re-locking of the components together again.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2017Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL GmbHInventors: Henry Hulbert, Brad Olson, Jason Worrall
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Publication number: 20180003207Abstract: An enforced one-time snap connection system mounts a first component to a second component. The first component has a circumferentially extending groove formed into an exterior surface. The second component has an annular mounting adapter having an internal bore. An annular retainer is secured on an end of the second component at the internal bore, the annular retainer includes an axially extending annular portion having a radially inwardly projecting annular locking rib received into the circumferentially extending groove during installation of the first component into the second component such that the annular locking rib or locking tabs and/or the circumferentially extending groove are critically damaged or destroyed if the first component is removed from the second component, thereby preventing re-assembly and re-locking of the components together again.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Henry Hulbert, Brad Olson, Jason Worrall
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Patent number: 8950053Abstract: In a method for inserting a grommet into a structural member, a grommet slot is provided that opens into a grommet hole. The grommet slot is accessible in a plane of the grommet hole at an access location spaced from the grommet hole and has a closed-off end remote from the grommet hole. The grommet is compressed to a size allowing insertion into the grommet slot at the access location. The grommet is inserted into the grommet slot at the access location and pushed into the grommet hole. The method can be done manually or by automation.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2007Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Mann+Hummel GmbHInventors: Brad Olson, Drew Deters
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Patent number: 8401215Abstract: A receiver is provided having a balanced armature motor mechanically interconnected to a displaceable diaphragm component. A front volume changes as the displaceable diaphragm component moves. The front volume is connected to a port. A rear volume changes oppositely to the front volume as the displaceable diaphragm moves. An acoustic channel connects to the port and is also connected to a sound outlet. The sound outlet allows acoustic energy to exit from the acoustic channel. A first acoustic pressure is generated in the front volume as the balanced armature motor moves the diaphragm. The acoustic channel and the internal volume are divided by a common wall section, wherein the common wall section is defined by at least one of the walls of the housing which also provides a portion of at least one wall for the acoustic channel.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Knowles Electronics, LLCInventors: Daniel Max Warren, Thomas J. Jalava, Brad Olson, Michael J. Abry, Earl E. Houcek, Mark F. Halla, Charles B. King
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Patent number: 8011469Abstract: A tunable sound transmission device for transmitting an engine rumble sound into an interior of a motor vehicle includes a transmission line having a first end in acoustic communication with an air intake tract of an engine. A flexible membrane is positioned to sealably close off a portion of the transmission line thereby dividing the transmission line into two portions that are airflow isolated from each other. A receptacle is arranged at the second end of the transmission line and a user changeable sound characterization device is replaceably installed into the receptacle. The sound characterization device is configured and adapted to provide an intended frequency dependent sound attenuation characteristic and an overall sound dampening level for the transmitted engine sound.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Mann & Hummel GmbHInventor: Brad Olson
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Publication number: 20110147116Abstract: A tunable sound transmission device for transmitting an engine rumble sound into an interior of a motor vehicle includes a transmission line having a first end in acoustic communication with an air intake tract of an engine. A flexible membrane is positioned to sealably close off a portion of the transmission line thereby dividing the transmission line into two portions that are airflow isolated from each other. A receptacle is arranged at the second end of the transmission line and a user changeable sound characterization device is replaceably installed into the receptacle. The sound characterization device is configured and adapted to provide an intended frequency dependent sound attenuation characteristic and an overall sound dampening level for the transmitted engine sound.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: MANN+HUMMEL GMBHInventor: Brad Olson
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Publication number: 20100254556Abstract: A receiver is provided having a balanced armature motor mechanically interconnected to a displaceable diaphragm component. A front volume changes as the displaceable diaphragm component moves. The front volume is connected to a port. A rear volume changes oppositely to the front volume as the displaceable diaphragm moves. An acoustic channel connects to the port and is also connected to a sound outlet. The sound outlet allows acoustic energy to exit from the acoustic channel. A first acoustic pressure is generated in the front volume as the balanced armature motor moves the diaphragm. The acoustic channel and the internal volume are divided by a common wall section, wherein the common wall section is defined by at least one of the walls of the housing which also provides a portion of at least one wall for the acoustic channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: Daniel Max Warren, Thomas J. Jalava, Brad Olson, Michael J. Abry, Earl E. Houcek, Mark F. Halla, Charles B. King
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Publication number: 20090106967Abstract: In a method for inserting a grommet into a structural member, a grommet slot is provided that opens into a grommet hole. The grommet slot is accessible in a plane of the grommet hole at an access location spaced from the grommet hole and has a closed-off end remote from the grommet hole. The grommet is compressed to a size allowing insertion into the grommet slot at the access location. The grommet is inserted into the grommet slot at the access location and pushed into the grommet hole. The method can be done manually or by automation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: MANN+HUMMEL GmbHInventors: Brad Olson, Drew Deters
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Patent number: 7025029Abstract: An air intake, especially for internal combustion engines with a V-shaped cylinder arrangement, which is composed of two units (16a, 16b). From the two units (16a, 16b) extend the intake ducts (19a, 19b), each associated with one cylinder bank (11) of the internal combustion engine. By dividing the air intake device into two units (16a, 16b), the unit (16a) can be mounted first on the internal combustion engine, a free space (20) for the mounting tool being necessary. Then the unit (16b) is placed and bolted on, the air intake ducts (19b) being able to run through the free space (20) in the hatched area (23), since the unit (16a) is already installed. The advantage of this air intake tube configuration is a substantially greater geometric freedom of design.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2001Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Filterwerk Mann & Hummel GmbHInventors: Kevin Vichinsky, Brad Olson, Herbert Pietrowski
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Patent number: 7000576Abstract: A container for liquids is proposed, with a first chamber for a first liquid and an additional chamber for a second liquid. Between these two chambers at least one additional chamber is provided for the mechanically joining together the liquid-filled chambers. This additional chamber is sealed from the liquid-filled chambers.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2001Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Mann & Hummel GmbHInventor: Brad Olson
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Publication number: 20040069252Abstract: A container for liquids is proposed, with a first chamber for a first liquid and an additional chamber for a second liquid. Between these two chambers t least one additional chamber is provided for the mechanical joining together of the liquid-filled chambers. This additional chamber is sealed from the liquid-filled chambers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventor: Brad Olson
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Publication number: 20040040529Abstract: An air intake especially for internal combustion engines with a V-shaped cylinder arrangement, which is composed of two units (16a, 16b). From the two units (16a, 16b) extend the intake ducts (19a, 19b), each associated with one cylinder bank (11) of the internal combustion engine. By dividing the air intake device into two units (16a, 16b), the unit (16a) can be mounted first on the internal combustion engine, a free space (20) for the mounting tool being necessary. Then the unit (16b) is placed and bolted on, the air intake ducts (19b) being able to run through the free space (20) in the hatched area (23), since the unit (16a) is already installed. The advantage of this air intake tube configuration is a substantially greater geometric freedom of design.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2003Publication date: March 4, 2004Inventors: Kevin Vichinsky, Brad Olson, Herbert Pietrowski
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Patent number: 5600887Abstract: A flexible, easy-to-rinse razor (10), formed in accordance with the present invention, is provided. The razor includes a blade cartridge (16) having a pair of opposing ends (17), an elongated handle (12), a flexible neck (22) coupled to the handle, and a pair of mounting arms (18) extending from the neck and securing the ends of the blade cartridge. In the preferred embodiment, the flexible neck can be protracted into and retracted from the handle by turning a rotatable cuff (36) coupled to the handle. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the razor is provided with a flume (28) attached to the flexible neck that is capable of converting a normal circular-shaped water stream into a substantially rectangular-shaped stream and directing the substantially rectangular-shaped stream through the blade cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1995Date of Patent: February 11, 1997Inventor: Brad Olson