Patents by Inventor Dennis Loui
Dennis Loui 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: 10562387Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to a coil module assembly for a bi-directional clutch assembly having at least one active clutch. The coil module assembly includes a housing having an actuator housing portion and a PCB housing portion. An electromagnetic actuator is disposed in the actuator housing portion for effectuating pivotal movement of the active strut from an unlocked position to a locked position in response to an energization of the electromagnetic actuator. An integrated printed circuit board (PCB) is disposed in the PCB housing portion and is in electrical communication with the electromagnetic actuator for selectively energizing the electromagnetic actuator. The housing further includes a thermally decoupled housing portion which is disposed between the actuator housing portion and the PCB housing portion for thermally decoupling, i.e., reducing heat transfer, from the electromagnetic actuator to the PCB during selective energization of the electromagnetic actuator.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN INC.Inventors: Myron Samila, Tak-Man (Dennis) Loui
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Publication number: 20180022201Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to a coil module assembly for a bi-directional clutch assembly having at least one active clutch. The coil module assembly includes a housing having an actuator housing portion and a PCB housing portion. An electromagnetic actuator is disposed in the actuator housing portion for effectuating pivotal movement of the active strut from an unlocked position to a locked position in response to an energization of the electromagnetic actuator. An integrated printed circuit board (PCB) is disposed in the PCB housing portion and is in electrical communication with the electromagnetic actuator for selectively energizing the electromagnetic actuator. The housing further includes a thermally decoupled housing portion which is disposed between the actuator housing portion and the PCB housing portion for thermally decoupling, i.e., reducing heat transfer, from the electromagnetic actuator to the PCB during selective energization of the electromagnetic actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Myron Samila, Tak-Man (Dennis) Loui
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Publication number: 20140379522Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for providing interactive checklist functionality to a primary user; the interactive checklist functionality is managed by a computer for the primary user. The method includes creating an interactive checklist, responsive to input from the primary user, which includes a list of items that the primary user may desire to purchase and accommodates entries of product information for particular items that satisfy items of the interactive checklist, and the entries, removals, and purchases are updated automatically by the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Dennis Louis Zakas, Kevin Martin Hayes, Tamara Peress Watkins
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Publication number: 20130297449Abstract: A method and associated system is provided for providing an interactive checklist and collaborative shopping session. The method includes displaying desired items on an interactive checklist. A primary user may designate which users can view specific items and should purchase specific items. The method also includes the option for the primary user to send an email to a secondary user with information, extracted from a checklist or registry, with a wish list of items that the recipient can buy with a click to a shopping cart. The primary user may also initiate a real-time or static collaborative shopping session where multiple users can suggest, comment on and purchase items. The primary user may “return” a gift item before the item is shipped and receive credit or cash.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Dennis Louis Zakas, Kevin Martin Hayes, Tamara Peress Watkins
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Patent number: 8543463Abstract: A method and associated system is provided for providing an interactive checklist and collaborative shopping session. The method includes displaying desired items on an interactive checklist. A primary user may designate which users can view specific items and should purchase specific items. The method also includes the option for the primary user to send an email to a secondary user with information, extracted from a checklist or registry, with a wish list of items that the recipient can buy with a click to a shopping cart. The primary user may also initiate a real-time or static collaborative shopping session where multiple users can suggest, comment on and purchase items. The primary user may “return” a gift item before the item is shipped and receive credit or cash.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2009Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: ZInc.Inventors: Dennis Louis Zakas, Kevin Martin Hayes, Tamara Peress Watkins
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Patent number: 8366129Abstract: A dual motion vehicle access step that can be deployed by initially rotating it around a pivot joint in response to an operator pushing down on the step to overcome a closing torque and then translating the step away from the vehicle in response to a biasing force. Both of the closing torque and biasing force are provided by a single energy storage device. An interlocking latch is configured to selectively structurally lock-out either the rotating motion or translating motion on an alternating basis.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Multimatic Inc.Inventors: John Salmon, Pasit Banjongpanith, Dennis Loui
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Publication number: 20120018975Abstract: A dual motion vehicle access step that can be deployed by initially rotating it around a pivot joint in response to an operator pushing down on the step to overcome a closing torque and then translating the step away from the vehicle in response to a biasing force. Both of the closing torque and biasing force are provided by a single energy storage device. An interlocking latch is configured to selectively structurally lock-out either the rotating motion or translating motion on an alternating basis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventors: John Salmon, Pasit Banjongpanith, Dennis Loui
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Publication number: 20110016023Abstract: A method and associated system is provided for providing an interactive checklist and collaborative shopping session. The method includes displaying desired items on an interactive checklist. A primary user may designate which users can view specific items and should purchase specific items. The method also includes the option for the primary user to send an email to a secondary user with information, extracted from a checklist or registry, with a wish list of items that the recipient can buy with a click to a shopping cart. The primary user may also initiate a real-time or static collaborative shopping session where multiple users can suggest, comment on and purchase items. The primary user may “return” a gift item before the item is shipped and receive credit or cash.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventor: Dennis Louis Zakas
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Patent number: 6869666Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of controlling the puncturability, and optionally the sealability (the ability of a film to conform around a puncturing object) and resealability (the ability of a film to close a hole made by a puncturing object), of polymeric films. Systems comprising a film and puncturing object are also disclosed. Puncturability is controlled by achieving targeted levels of the friction between the film and a puncturing object, the film's flexural rigidity, the film's recovering stress, and the film's elongation at break.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2001Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Gerald Steven Deeb, Douglas Adelbert Devens, Jr., Dennis Louis Krueger, Marcia Christine Nichols
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Patent number: 6632522Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive comprising a blend of at least two components, wherein the first component is at least one pressure-sensitive adhesive and second component is at least one thermoplastic material, wherein the components form a blended composition having more than one domain and, wherein one domain is substantially continuous (generally, the pressure-sensitive adhesive) and the other domain is substantially fibrillous to schistose (generally, the thermoplastic material). The second component can be (a) at least one thermoplastic elastomer, (b) at least one elastomer with a tackifying resin or (c) at least one elastomer.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2000Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Patrick Darby Hyde, Roy Wong, Dennis Louis Krueger, Robert W. G. Shipman, David James Yarusso, Felix P. Lau, Eumi Pyun, Pamela S. Tucker
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Publication number: 20030022010Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of controlling the puncturability, and optionally the sealability (the ability of a film to conform around a puncturing object) and resealability (the ability of a film to close a hole made by a puncturing object), of polymeric films. Systems comprising a film and puncturing object are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2001Publication date: January 30, 2003Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Gerald Steven Deeb, Douglas Adelbert Devens, Dennis Louis Krueger, Marcia Christine Nichols
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Patent number: 6436529Abstract: Microtextured elastomeric materials having at least one elastomeric core layer or region and at least one skin layer wherein the skin layer has a semi-crystalline or amorphous polymer and an elastomeric block copolymer or pressure sensitive adhesive, the combination of which is less elastic than the core layer and will undergo permanent deformation at the stretch percentage that the elastomeric laminate will undergo. The materials are suited for use in applications such as respirators.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1997Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Gerald Steven Deeb, Dennis Louis Krueger, Jane K. Peterson