Patents by Inventor Dennis K. Scheer

Dennis K. Scheer 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).

  • Patent number: 11203952
    Abstract: An inventive opposed piston engine is provided. The inventive engine includes an inventive mechanism that enables adjustment of a compression ratio of the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Inventors: James C. Warren, Scott G Jorda, Dennis K Scheer
  • Patent number: 10788059
    Abstract: A pressurized gas-powered actuator includes a housing and a piston movably positioned within the housing. The piston has a drive pocket formed therein. A gas generator is positioned exterior of the piston and in fluid communication with the drive pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Joyson Safety Systems Acquisition LLC
    Inventors: Larry M. Wilmot, Rachid Hammoud, Joshua D. Van Hooser, Dennis K. Scheer
  • Publication number: 20190257217
    Abstract: An opposed piston engine is provided. The engine includes a mechanism enabling adjustment of a compression ratio of the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: James C. Warren, Scott G Jorda, Dennis K Scheer
  • Publication number: 20190234434
    Abstract: A pressurized gas-powered actuator includes a housing and a piston movably positioned within the housing. The piston has a drive pocket formed therein. A gas generator is positioned exterior of the piston and in fluid communication with the drive pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Larry M. Wilmot, Rachid Hammoud, Joshua D. Van Hooser, Dennis K. Scheer
  • Patent number: 10280810
    Abstract: An opposed piston engine is provided. The engine includes a mechanism enabling adjustment of a compression ratio of the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Warren Engine Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Warren, Scott G. Jorda, Dennis K. Scheer
  • Patent number: 10260535
    Abstract: A pressurized gas-powered actuator includes a housing and a piston movably positioned within the housing. The piston has a drive pocket formed therein. A gas generator is positioned exterior of the piston and in fluid communication with the drive pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: JOYSON SAFETY SYSTEMS ACQUISITION LLC
    Inventors: Larry M. Wilmot, Rachid Hammoud, Joshua D. Van Hooser, Dennis K. Scheer
  • Patent number: 9869244
    Abstract: An ignition source for initiating combustion is provided. The ignition source includes an electrical delivery conductor mounted in a delivery conductor mounting structure. An electrical ground conductor is mounted in a ground conductor mounting structure and extends from the ground conductor mounting structure to a point proximate the delivery conductor to define an ignition spark gap between the delivery conductor and the ground conductor. At least one of the delivery conductor and the ground conductor is mounted so as to be positionable with respect to the other one of the delivery conductor and the ground conductor to selectively adjust a width of the ignition spark gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Warren Engine Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Warren, Dennis K. Scheer
  • Publication number: 20170241332
    Abstract: An opposed piston engine is provided. The engine includes a mechanism enabling adjustment of a compression ratio of the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: James C. Warren, Scott G. Jorda, Dennis K. Scheer
  • Patent number: 9249693
    Abstract: An opposed piston engine includes a valve mechanism for regulating fluid flow through an opening formed in a cylinder of the engine. The mechanism includes a valve operatively coupled to the cylinder so as to be rotatable to a first position to seal the opening and to a second position to unseal the opening, and at least one cam surface operatively coupled to the cylinder so as to be movable with respect to the cylinder to engage the valve so as to produce rotation of the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: WARREN ENGINE COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: James C. Warren, Dennis K. Scheer
  • Publication number: 20150322977
    Abstract: A pressurized gas-powered actuator includes a housing and a piston movably positioned within the housing. The piston has a drive pocket formed therein. A gas generator is positioned exterior of the piston and in fluid communication with the drive pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: TK Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Larry M. Wilmot, Rachid Hammoud, Joshua D. Van Hooser, Dennis K. Scheer
  • Publication number: 20140137446
    Abstract: A marking apparatus for a dishware is provided. The apparatus includes a base portion, a first support member extending from the base portion, and a second support member extending from the base portion opposite the first support member so as to define a cavity therebetween. At least one of the first support member and the second support member include at least one slot structured for retaining an indicium member received therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventors: Suzanne Monaghan, Dennis K. Scheer
  • Patent number: 8113164
    Abstract: An ignition source for initiating combustion is provided. The ignition source includes an electrical delivery conductor mounted in a delivery conductor mounting structure. An electrical ground conductor is mounted in a ground conductor mounting structure and extends from the ground conductor mounting structure to a point proximate the delivery conductor to define an ignition spark gap between the delivery conductor and the ground conductor. At least one of the delivery conductor and the ground conductor are mounted in a respective one of the delivery conductor mounting structure and the ground conductor mounting structure so as to be selectively positionable with respect to the other one of the delivery conductor and the ground conductor to selectively adjust a width of the ignition spark gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Inventors: James C. Warren, Dennis K. Scheer
  • Patent number: 7891479
    Abstract: A mobile conveyor system includes a conveyor having a portion with a first dimension, the first dimension having a value falling within a predetermined range of values. The system also includes a mobile frame assembly for mounting the conveyor thereon. The frame assembly defines a conveyor mounting bed having a second dimension that is adjustable for receiving therein the portion of the conveyor having the first dimension, for mounting the conveyor to the frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Inventors: Carl Evangelista, Michael Evangelista, Kimberly K. Kelm, Dennis K. Scheer
  • Publication number: 20100170466
    Abstract: An opposed piston engine includes a valve mechanism for regulating fluid flow through an opening formed in a cylinder of the engine. The mechanism includes a valve operatively coupled to the cylinder so as to be rotatable to a first position to seal the opening and to a second position to unseal the opening, and at least one cam surface operatively coupled to the cylinder so as to be movable with respect to the cylinder to engage the valve so as to produce rotation of the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: James C. Warren, Dennis K. Scheer
  • Publication number: 20090133656
    Abstract: An ignition source for initiating combustion is provided. The ignition source includes an electrical delivery conductor mounted in a delivery conductor mounting structure. An electrical ground conductor is mounted in a ground conductor mounting structure and extends from the ground conductor mounting structure to a point proximate the delivery conductor to define an ignition spark gap between the delivery conductor and the ground conductor. At least one of the delivery conductor and the ground conductor are mounted in a respective one of the delivery conductor mounting structure and the ground conductor mounting structure so as to be selectively positionable with respect to the other one of the delivery conductor and the ground conductor to selectively adjust a width of the ignition spark gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: James C. Warren, Dennis K. Scheer
  • Publication number: 20090065327
    Abstract: A mobile conveyor system includes a conveyor having a portion with a first dimension, the first dimension having a value falling within a predetermined range of values. The system also includes a mobile frame assembly for mounting the conveyor thereon. The frame assembly defines a conveyor mounting bed having a second dimension that is adjustable for receiving therein-the portion of the conveyor having the first dimension, for mounting the conveyor to the frame assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Carl Evangelista, Michael Evangelista, Kimberly K. Kelm, Dennis K. Scheer
  • Patent number: 6019639
    Abstract: A method and structure of an electrical connector is provided for tuning the impedance of the connector according to a given impedance of an electrical circuit in which the connector is interconnected. The connector includes a dielectric housing having a receptacle for receiving a complementary electrical component. A plurality of terminals are mounted on the housing. The terminals include body portions located in the housing and contact portions for engaging respective contacts on the electrical component. The body portions include mechanically non-functional sections of a given area which effect a given capacitance. The mechanically non-functional sections are selectively trimmable to selectively vary the area thereof and thereby vary the capacitance of the terminals and, therefore, the impedance of the connector to match the given impedance of the electrical circuit. The connector includes a plurality of signal terminals and a plurality of ground terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: David L. Brunker, Frank A. Harwath, Dennis K. Scheer
  • Patent number: 5853303
    Abstract: A method and structure of an electrical connector is provided for tuning the impedance of the connector according to a given impedance of an electrical circuit in which the connector is interconnected. The connector includes a dielectric housing having a receptacle for receiving a complementary electrical component. A plurality of terminals are mounted on the housing. The terminals include body portions located in the housing and contact portions for engaging respective contacts on the electrical component. The body portions include mechanically non-functional sections of a given area which effect a given capacitance. The mechanically non-functional sections are selectively trimmable to selectively vary the area thereof and thereby vary the capacitance of the terminals and, therefore, the impedance of the connector to match the given impedance of the electrical circuit. The connector includes a plurality of signal terminals and a plurality of ground terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: David L. Brunker, Frank A. Harwath, Dennis K. Scheer
  • Patent number: 5522737
    Abstract: A method and structure of an electrical connector is provided for tuning the impedance of the connector according to a given impedance of an electrical circuit in which the connector is interconnected. The connector includes a dielectric housing having a receptacle for receiving a complementary electrical component. A plurality of terminals are mounted on the housing. The terminals include body portions located in the housing and contact portions for engaging respective contacts on the electrical component. The body portions include mechanically non-functional sections of a given area which effect a given capacitance. The mechanically non-functional sections are selectively trimmable to selectively vary the area thereof and thereby vary the capacitance of the terminals and, therefore, the impedance of the connector to match the given impedance of the electrical circuit. The connector includes a plurality of signal terminals and a plurality of ground terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: David L. Brunker, Frank A. Harwath, Dennis K. Scheer
  • Patent number: 5259768
    Abstract: A method and structure of an electrical connector is provided for tuning the impedance of the connector according to a given impedance of an electrical circuit in which the connector is interconnected. The connector includes a dielectric housing having a receptacle for receiving a complementary electrical component. A plurality of terminals are mounted on the housing. The terminals include body portions located in the housing and contact portions for engaging respective contacts on the electrical component. The body portions include mechanically nonfunctional sections of a given area which effect a given capacitance. The mechanically non-functional sections are selectively trimmable to selectively vary the area thereof and thereby vary the capacitance of the terminals and, therefore, the impedance of the connector to match the given impedance of the electrical circuit. The connector includes a plurality of signal terminals and a plurality of ground terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: David L. Brunker, Frank A. Harwath, Dennis K. Scheer