Patents by Inventor Chris P. Theodore
Chris P. Theodore 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: 10190547Abstract: A partial forced induction system is provided that has one or more combustion engine cylinders with each engine cylinder having a first and a second intake valve with individual ports. A source of forced induction in fluid communication with the one or more combustion engine cylinders and urging air into the one or more combustion engine cylinders. A naturally aspirated intake manifold path connecting to each of the first intake valves at each of said one or more engine cylinders. A forced induction intake manifold path connects the source of forced induction to each of said second intake valves at each of the one or more engine cylinders.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2018Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Inventor: Chris P. Theodore
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Publication number: 20180142651Abstract: A partial forced induction system is provided that has one or more combustion engine cylinders with each engine cylinder having a first and a second intake valve with individual ports. A source of forced induction in fluid communication with the one or more combustion engine cylinders and urging air into the one or more combustion engine cylinders. A naturally aspirated intake manifold path connecting to each of the first intake valves at each of said one or more engine cylinders. A forced induction intake manifold path connects the source of forced induction to each of said second intake valves at each of the one or more engine cylinders.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2018Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventor: Chris P. Theodore
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Patent number: 9874182Abstract: A partial forced induction system is provided that has one or more combustion engine cylinders with each engine cylinder having a first and a second intake valve with individual ports. A source of forced induction in fluid communication with the one or more combustion engine cylinders and urging air into the one or more combustion engine cylinders. A naturally aspirated intake manifold path connecting to each of the first intake valves at each of said one or more engine cylinders. A forced induction intake manifold path connects the source of forced induction to each of said second intake valves at each of the one or more engine cylinders.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2014Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Inventor: Chris P. Theodore
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Patent number: 9499215Abstract: A folding vehicle structure includes a frame having a plurality of members. A first member intersects a second member at a first pivot point. A third member, spaced from the first and second members, intersects a fourth member, which is also spaced from the first and second members, at a second pivot point. The frame includes a first cross-member extending between the first and second intersection points. The frame is collapsible.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Chris P. Theodore, Keith Albert Nagara, Tyler Gregory Rusnak, Elizabeth Kaye Steenwyk
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Patent number: 9440687Abstract: A folding vehicle structure includes a frame having a plurality of members. A first member intersects a second member at a first pivot point. A third member, spaced from the first and second members, intersects a fourth member, which is also spaced from the first and second members, at a second pivot point. The frame includes a first cross-member extending between the first and second intersection points. The frame is collapsible.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Chris P. Theodore, Christopher David Batty, Nicholas John Daiber, Aaron Matthew Hanson, Keith Albert Nagara, Gregory VanderVoord, Daniel John Kangas, Jacob Scott Lanyon
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Patent number: 9440686Abstract: A folding vehicle structure includes a frame having a plurality of members. A first member intersects a second member at a first pivot point. A third member, spaced from the first and second members, intersects a fourth member, which is also spaced from the first and second members, at a second pivot point. The frame includes a first cross-member extending between the first and second intersection points. The frame is collapsible.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignees: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, THEODORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventors: Chris P. Theodore, Christopher David Batty, Aaron Matthew Hanson, Stephen Paul Leu, Keith Albert Nagara, Tyler Gregory Rusnak, Gregory VanderVoord
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Publication number: 20150184624Abstract: A partial forced induction system is provided that has one or more combustion engine cylinders with each engine cylinder having a first and a second intake valve with individual ports. A source of forced induction in fluid communication with the one or more combustion engine cylinders and urging air into the one or more combustion engine cylinders. A naturally aspirated intake manifold path connecting to each of the first intake valves at each of said one or more engine cylinders. A forced induction intake manifold path connects the source of forced induction to each of said second intake valves at each of the one or more engine cylinders.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2014Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventor: Chris P. Theodore
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Patent number: 9045163Abstract: A universal chassis apparatus for an automotive vehicle includes a battery and/or fuel storage compartment in a rigid backbone structure. In another aspect, a vehicle chassis that incorporates the engine structure, transaxle structure and a backbone structure provided as a unitary structure onto which other components of a vehicle, such as suspension, steering, body and crash absorbers may be attached. The backbone structure is a closed tubular structure in which a relatively rigid drive shaft can be supported for rotational power delivery between the engine and the transaxle.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2013Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: THEODORE & ASSOCIATESInventor: Chris P. Theodore
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Patent number: 9033089Abstract: A folding vehicle structure includes a frame having a plurality of members. A first member intersects a second member at a first pivot point. A third member, spaced from the first and second members, intersects a fourth member, which is also spaced from the first and second members, at a second pivot point. The frame includes a first cross-member extending between the first and second intersection points. The frame is collapsible.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignees: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, THEODORE & ASSOCIATES, LLCInventors: Chris P. Theodore, Keith Albert Nagara, Tyler Gregory Rusnak
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Publication number: 20140360796Abstract: A folding vehicle structure includes a frame having a plurality of members. A first member intersects a second member at a first pivot point. A third member, spaced from the first and second members, intersects a fourth member, which is also spaced from the first and second members, at a second pivot point. The frame includes a first cross-member extending between the first and second intersection points. The frame is collapsible.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Chris P. Theodore, Christopher David Batty, Nicholas John Daiber, Aaron Matthew Hanson, Keith Albert Nagara, Gregory VanderVoord, Daniel John Kangas, Jacob Scott Lanyon
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Publication number: 20140361516Abstract: A folding vehicle structure includes a frame having a plurality of members. A first member intersects a second member at a first pivot point. A third member, spaced from the first and second members, intersects a fourth member, which is also spaced from the first and second members, at a second pivot point. The frame includes a first cross-member extending between the first and second intersection points. The frame is collapsible.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Chris P. Theodore, Keith Albert Nagara, Tyler Gregory Rusnak
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Publication number: 20140361515Abstract: A folding vehicle structure includes a frame having a plurality of members. A first member intersects a second member at a first pivot point. A third member, spaced from the first and second members, intersects a fourth member, which is also spaced from the first and second members, at a second pivot point. The frame includes a first cross-member extending between the first and second intersection points. The frame is collapsible.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Chris P. Theodore, Christopher David Batty, Aaron Matthew Hanson, Stephen Paul Leu, Keith Albert Nagara, Tyler Gregory Rusnak, Gregory VanderVoord
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Publication number: 20140361517Abstract: A folding vehicle structure includes a frame having a plurality of members. A first member intersects a second member at a first pivot point. A third member, spaced from the first and second members, intersects a fourth member, which is also spaced from the first and second members, at a second pivot point. The frame includes a first cross-member extending between the first and second intersection points. The frame is collapsible.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Chris P. Theodore, Keith Albert Nagara, Tyler Gregory Rusnak, Elizabeth Kaye Steenwyk
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Publication number: 20130306394Abstract: A universal chassis apparatus for an automotive vehicle includes a battery and/or fuel storage compartment in a rigid backbone structure. In another aspect, a vehicle chassis that incorporates the engine structure, transaxle structure and a backbone structure provided as a unitary structure onto which other components of a vehicle, such as suspension, steering, body and crash absorbers may be attached. The backbone structure is a closed tubular structure in which a relatively rigid drive shaft can be supported for rotational power delivery between the engine and the transaxle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: Theodore & Associates LLCInventor: Chris P. Theodore
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Patent number: 8496268Abstract: A vehicle chassis that incorporates the engine structure, transaxle structure and a backbone structure provided as a unitary structure onto which other components of a vehicle, such as suspension, steering, body and crash absorbers may be attached. The backbone structure is a closed tubular structure in which a relatively rigid drive shaft can be supported for rotational power delivery between the engine and the transaxle. Several variations of the basic chassis embodiment are disclosed to accommodate rear wheel drive, front wheel drive, four wheel drive, as well as internal combustion, electrical and hybrid powered vehicles. Front and rear energy absorbing crash structures are rigidly fixed to front and rear sub-frames of the vehicle chassis.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Theodore & Associates LLCInventor: Chris P. Theodore
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Publication number: 20120175863Abstract: A vehicle chassis that incorporates the engine structure, transaxle structure and a backbone structure provided as a unitary structure onto which other components of a vehicle, such as suspension, steering, body and crash absorbers may be attached. The backbone structure is a closed tubular structure in which a relatively rigid drive shaft can be supported for rotational power delivery between the engine and the transaxle. Several variations of the basic chassis embodiment are disclosed to accommodate rear wheel drive, front wheel drive, four wheel drive, as well as internal combustion, electrical and hybrid powered vehicles. Front and rear energy absorbing crash structures are rigidly fixed to front and rear sub-frames of the vehicle chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: THEODORE & ASSOCIATES LLCInventor: Chris P. Theodore
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Patent number: 8181728Abstract: An automotive vehicle engine apparatus includes an air intake system. In a further aspect of the present application, an automotive vehicle engine apparatus includes an air intake manifold, an air box and an air scoop. Another aspect of the present application employs an air intake shaker and a supercharger. A method of manufacturing and/or operating an air intake system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2008Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: MJ Acquisitions, Inc.Inventors: Derk Hartland, Chris P. Theodore, Daniel D. Agnew, Marc Musial, William A. Frazer, Gregory Butler, Robert S. Simons
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Patent number: 7708332Abstract: A convertible roof system employs a convertible roof assembly and a cover assembly which operably covers at least a portion of a vehicular area within which the convertible roof is stowed. In a further aspect of the present invention, the cover assembly includes a dual-acting deck lid. Another aspect of the present invention employs a movable main pivot bracket for the convertible roof assembly. Furthermore, an additional aspect of the present invention allows a stowed and collapsed convertible roof assembly to at least partially move with a stowage area cover when the cover is opened to allow rearward access into the stowage area.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2008Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Specialty Vehicle Acquisition Corp.Inventors: Chris P. Theodore, Todd Schartner, Arthur L. MacNee
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Publication number: 20090260906Abstract: An automotive vehicle engine apparatus includes an air intake system. In a further aspect of the present application, an automotive vehicle engine apparatus includes an air intake manifold, an air box and an air scoop. Another aspect of the present application employs an air intake shaker and a supercharger. A method of manufacturing and/or operating an air intake system is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2008Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventors: Derk Hartland, Chris P. Theodore, Daniel D. Agnew, Marc Musial, William A. Frazer, Gregory Butler, Robert S. Simons
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Publication number: 20080191513Abstract: A convertible roof system employs a convertible roof assembly and a cover assembly which operably covers at least a portion of a vehicular area within which the convertible roof is stowed. In a further aspect of the present invention, the cover assembly includes a dual-acting deck lid. Another aspect of the present invention employs a movable main pivot bracket for the convertible roof assembly. Furthermore, an additional aspect of the present invention allows a stowed and collapsed convertible roof assembly to at least partially move with a stowage area cover when the cover is opened to allow rearward access into the stowage area.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventors: Chris P. Theodore, Todd Schartner, Arthur L. MacNee