Patents by Inventor Gregory Phillip Ruhlander
Gregory Phillip Ruhlander 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: 10465923Abstract: In one instance a support unit for supporting a portion of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system is provided that includes a base rail frame that on two sides has at least a first pocket and second pocket for receiving the ends of a compressor beam. The compressor beam has angled faces on both ends that interface with angled faces in the pockets. In this way, when assembled and loaded, the compressor beam will fit in the pockets and remain in place. Others systems and methods are presented.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Lennox Industries Inc.Inventor: Gregory Phillip Ruhlander
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Publication number: 20190195515Abstract: In one instance a support unit for supporting a portion of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system is provided that includes a base rail frame that on two sides has at least a first pocket and second pocket for receiving the ends of a compressor beam. The compressor beam has angled faces on both ends that interface with angled faces in the pockets. In this way, when assembled and loaded, the compressor beam will fit in the pockets and remain in place. Others systems and methods are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2017Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventor: Gregory Phillip Ruhlander
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Patent number: 8418580Abstract: A cable assembly includes a mount and an anchor. The mount may include a bracket having an edge, a slot formed in the bracket and extending from the edge, and a recess extending at least partially around the slot. The anchor may be an end fitting that includes an adjuster body having a flange, a slide collar movable toward and away from the flange, and a spring member biasing the slide collar toward the flange. The adjuster body may extend through the slot with the flange and the slide collar on opposed sides. The spring member may bias the slide collar into the recess to form an interlock between the end fitting and the bracket that resists removal of the end fitting from the slot. A preferred end fitting has a drop in swivel tube and an internal isolator that completely isolates a conduit sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2007Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Dura Operating, LLCInventors: Gregory Phillip Ruhlander, Donald Gene Gordy, David A. Choby
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Patent number: 8413542Abstract: A motion transmitting cable assembly includes a cable having a conduit and a core longitudinally movable within the conduit, a core attachment secured to an end of the core, and a conduit abutment fitting secured to an end of the conduit. The core attachment is molded of plastic and is over-molded onto the end of the core. The core is preferably provided with both an upset and a wire wrap within the core attachment. The core attachment includes a terminal and a rod extending from the terminal and is molded as a unitary component. A guide tube extends from the conduit abutment fitting and slidably receives the rod therein. The core meets the core attachment within the guide tube and preferably extends within the rod for the entire length of the rod and a portion of the terminal.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2007Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Dura Operating, LLCInventors: Donald Gene Gordy, Gregory Phillip Ruhlander
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Patent number: 8245379Abstract: A cable assembly includes a cable having a conduit and a core longitudinally movable within the conduit, a core attachment secured to an end of the core, a conduit abutment fitting secured to an end of the conduit, and a guide tube extending from the conduit abutment fitting and slidably receiving the core attachment therein. The guide tube includes a main member secured to the conduit abutment fitting and an extension member longitudinally extending from the main portion such that the core attachment is slidably received in both the main portion and the extension portion. An end of the core attachment is located within the guide tube over an entire stroke of the core attachment. The extension member is longitudinally separable from the main member to expose the end of the core attachment during assembly so that the end of the core attachment can be secured to the core.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2007Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Dura Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Gregory Phillip Ruhlander
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Patent number: 8146455Abstract: A fitting for a terminal connection in a core-adjuster assembly has a generally annular isolator with a generally central bore defining a connector pin socket and a reverse clip cap socket, and a reverse clip cap configured to be received substantially concentrically by the reverse clip cap socket of the isolator and defining a connector pin end socket.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Dura Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Gregory Phillip Ruhlander
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Patent number: 7866024Abstract: A method of manufacturing is disclosed for a motion transmitting cable assembly having a conduit and a core longitudinally movable within the conduit. The method includes the steps of securing a conduit abutment fitting to an end of the conduit, inserting the core through the conduit, placing an end of the core into a mold while the core is extending through the conduit, injection over-molding a core attachment onto the end of the core, removing the core attachment from the mold. Finally, at least a portion of a guide tube over the juncture of the core and the core attachment.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Dura Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Donald Gene Gordy, Gregory Phillip Ruhlander
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Patent number: 7752941Abstract: Novel terminal connectors or fittings and terminal connector assemblies using such novel terminal connectors are disclosed. The terminal connector assemblies have uses which include, for example, on load- or motion-transmitting cable assemblies, e.g., for aircraft, automotive, and marine vehicle applications. Certain exemplary embodiments of the terminal connectors and terminal connector assemblies have features that, either alone or in combination, provide desirable characteristics such as, e.g., reduced lash or vibration in such cable assemblies. Such features include, but are not limited to groove(s) disposed in an arm of the fitting, tab member(s) extending from an arm of the terminal connector, projection(s) positioned on an arm of the fitting, etc.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2004Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Dura Global Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Gregory Phillip Ruhlander
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Publication number: 20100064840Abstract: A motion transmitting cable assembly includes a cable having a conduit and a core longitudinally movable within the conduit, a core attachment secured to an end of the core, a conduit abutment fitting secured to an end of the conduit, and a guide tube extending from the conduit abutment fitting and slidably receiving the core attachment therein. An end of the core attachment is located within the guide tube and the core extends into the guide tube to the core attachment. The guide tube is split along its longitudinal axis to form first and second portions laterally attached over the core and the core attachment at a juncture of the core attachment and the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2007Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventors: Donald Gene Gordy, Gregory Phillip Ruhlander
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Patent number: 7637552Abstract: A lift and secure latch assembly for a vehicle tailgate includes a pair of cables capable of applying upward force to the tailgate and a tensioning mechanism positioned within the tailgate and connected to the support members to apply tension thereto. One of the cables extends from a first lateral end of the tailgate and the other of the cables extends from a second lateral end of the tailgate. The tensioning mechanism is operable between a first position wherein the cables are retracted with the tailgate closed and a second position wherein the cables are extended with the tailgate open. The tensioning mechanism includes a spring member biasing the tensioning mechanism toward the first position. A latch selectively engages the tensioning mechanism to releasably secure the tensioning mechanism in the first position with the tailgate closed. Preferably, the latch is centrally positioned between lateral ends of the tailgate.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2007Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Dura GloBal Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Phillip Ruhlander, Patrick Eugene Meysenburg, David Thomas Flanagan
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Publication number: 20090238638Abstract: A fitting for a terminal connection in a core-adjuster assembly has a generally annular isolator with a generally central bore defining a connector pin socket and a reverse clip cap socket, and a reverse clip cap configured to be received substantially concentrically by the reverse clip cap socket of the isolator and defining a connector pin end socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: Dura Global Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Gregory Phillip Ruhlander
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Patent number: 7559714Abstract: A fitting for a terminal connection in a core-adjuster assembly has a generally annular isolator with a generally central bore defining a connector pin socket and a reverse clip cap socket, and a reverse clip cap configured to be received substantially concentrically by the reverse clip cap socket of the isolator and defining a connector pin end socket.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2002Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Dura Global Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Gregory Phillip Ruhlander
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Publication number: 20090120231Abstract: A cable assembly includes a mount and an anchor. The mount may include a bracket having an edge, a slot formed in the bracket and extending from the edge, and a recess extending at least partially around the slot. The anchor may be an end fitting that includes an adjuster body having a flange, a slide collar movable toward and away from the flange, and a spring member biasing the slide collar toward the flange. The adjuster body may extend through the slot with the flange and the slide collar on opposed sides. The spring member may bias the slide collar into the recess to form an interlock between the end fitting and the bracket that resists removal of the end fitting from the slot. A preferred end fitting has a drop in swivel tube and an internal isolator that completely isolates a conduit sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2007Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Gregory Phillip Ruhlander, Donald Gene Gordy, David A. Choby
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Publication number: 20090107286Abstract: A cable assembly includes a cable having a conduit and a core longitudinally movable within the conduit, a core attachment secured to an end of the core, a conduit abutment fitting secured to an end of the conduit, and a guide tube extending from the conduit abutment fitting and slidably receiving the core attachment therein. The guide tube includes a main member secured to the conduit abutment fitting and an extension member longitudinally extending from the main portion such that the core attachment is slidably received in both the main portion and the extension portion. An end of the core attachment is located within the guide tube over an entire stroke of the core attachment. The extension member is longitudinally separable from the main member to expose the end of the core attachment during assembly so that the end of the core attachment can be secured to the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventor: Gregory Phillip Ruhlander
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Publication number: 20090056494Abstract: A motion transmitting cable assembly includes a cable having a conduit and a core longitudinally movable within the conduit, a core attachment secured to an end of the core, and a conduit abutment fitting secured to an end of the conduit. The core attachment is molded of plastic and is over-molded onto the end of the core. The core is preferably provided with both an upset and a wire wrap within the core attachment. The core attachment includes a terminal and a rod extending from the terminal and is molded as a unitary component. A guide tube extends from the conduit abutment fitting and slidably receives the rod therein. The core meets the core attachment within the guide tube and preferably extends within the rod for the entire length of the rod and a portion of the terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Donald Gene Gordy, Gregory Phillip Ruhlander
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Publication number: 20090056099Abstract: A method of manufacturing is disclosed for a motion transmitting cable assembly having a conduit and a core longitudinally movable within the conduit. The method includes the steps of securing a conduit abutment fitting to an end of the conduit, inserting the core through the conduit, placing an end of the core into a mold while the core is extending through the conduit, injection over-molding a core attachment onto the end of the core, removing the core attachment from the mold. Finally, at least a portion of a guide tube over the juncture of the core and the core attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Donald Gene Gordy, Gregory Phillip Ruhlander
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Publication number: 20080196531Abstract: Novel terminal connectors or fittings and terminal connector assemblies using such novel terminal connectors are disclosed. The terminal connector assemblies have uses which include, for example, on load- or motion-transmitting cable assemblies, e.g., for aircraft, automotive, and marine vehicle applications. Certain exemplary embodiments of the terminal connectors and terminal connector assemblies have features that, either alone or in combination, provide desirable characteristics such as, e.g., reduced lash or vibration in such cable assemblies. Such features include, but are not limited to groove(s) disposed in an arm of the fitting, tab member(s) extending from an arm of the terminal connector, projection(s) positioned on an arm of the fitting, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: Dura Global Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Gregory Phillip Ruhlander
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Patent number: 7281748Abstract: A lift and secure latch assembly for a vehicle tailgate includes a pair of cables capable of applying upward force to the tailgate and a tensioning mechanism positioned within the tailgate and connected to the support members to apply tension thereto. One of the cables extends from a first lateral end of the tailgate and the other of the cables extends from a second lateral end of the tailgate. The tensioning mechanism is operable between a first position wherein the cables are retracted with the tailgate closed and a second position wherein the cables are extended with the tailgate open. The tensioning mechanism includes a spring member biasing the tensioning mechanism toward the first position. A latch selectively engages the tensioning mechanism to releasably secure the tensioning mechanism in the first position with the tailgate closed. Preferably, the latch is centrally positioned between lateral ends of the tailgate.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2005Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Dura Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Phillip Ruhlander, Patrick Eugene Meysenburg, David Thomas Flanagan
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Patent number: 6748820Abstract: A terminal assembly for connecting a core member of a remote control cable assembly to a control member includes a housing, an isolator secured to the housing with a snap-fit connection and having a deflectable wall at least partially forming a passage for receiving the control member, an adjuster movable between an installed position wherein the adjuster prevents outward deflection of the wall away from the passage and an uninstalled position wherein the wall is free to outwardly deflect away from the passage. The adjuster is secured to the isolator with a snap-fit connection in the installed position. The isolator includes a flange within the passage which is adapted to cooperate with the control member to secure the control member to the isolator when the adjuster is in the installed position.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2001Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Dura Global Technologies,Inc.Inventor: Gregory Phillip Ruhlander
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Patent number: D536958Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2005Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Dura Global Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Gregory Phillip Ruhlander