Patents by Inventor James R. Osborne

James R. Osborne 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: 10966887
    Abstract: A removable cartridge configured to be inserted into a receiving channel. The cartridge includes an elongated body having a leading end, a trailing end, a top surface and a bottom surface. A button protrudes from the top surface of the elongated body and is positioned proximate the trailing end of the elongated body. When the cartridge is being inserted into the receiving channel, the button is compressed. After the cartridge is inserted into the receiving channel, the button releases into an opening that intersects with the receiving channel so as to lock the cartridge in the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: RX 1186, LLC
    Inventors: John Piccolo-Wignall, Douglas C. Fritz, James R. Osborn
  • Publication number: 20180042792
    Abstract: A removable cartridge configured to be inserted into a receiving channel. The cartridge includes an elongated body having a leading end, a trailing end, a top surface and a bottom surface. A button protrudes from the top surface of the elongated body and is positioned proximate the trailing end of the elongated body. When the cartridge is being inserted into the receiving channel, the button is compressed. After the cartridge is inserted into the receiving channel, the button releases into an opening that intersects with the receiving channel so as to lock the cartridge in the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: John Piccolo-Wignall, Douglas C. Fritz, James R. Osborn
  • Publication number: 20180000665
    Abstract: A mechanism for securing a cervical collar to a spine board includes a collar stabilization key having a leading end and a trailing end. The collar stabilization key is inserted into a longitudinal channel located within a main body of the spine board and has a first end that intersects with a first end of the main body and a second end. The leading end of the collar stabilization key mates with a post coupled to a cervical collar so as to secure the cervical collar to the main body of the spine board and the trailing end of the collar stabilization key locks the collar stabilization key in the longitudinal channel and to the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: John Piccolo-Wignall, Douglas C. Fritz, James R. Osborn
  • Patent number: 9763838
    Abstract: A spine board includes a main body having a top surface and an opposing bottom surface that define a thickness of the main body, a first end and an opposing second end that define a length of the main body and a first longitudinal side and a second longitudinal side that define a width of the main body. Longitudinal and lateral channels are located between the top and bottom surfaces in the main body and contain either cartridges that house straps for securing the patient to the board or a key to affix a cervical collar to the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Rx 1186, LLC
    Inventors: John Piccolo-Wignall, Douglas C. Fritz, James R. Osborn
  • Publication number: 20160008190
    Abstract: A spine board includes a main body having a top surface and an opposing bottom surface that define a thickness of the main body, a first end and an opposing second end that define a length of the main body and a first longitudinal side and a second longitudinal side that define a width of the main body. Longitudinal and lateral channels are located between the top and bottom surfaces in the main body and contain either cartridges that house straps for securing the patient to the board or a key to affix a cervical collar to the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: John Piccolo-Wignall, Douglas C. Fritz, James R. Osborn
  • Patent number: 9085229
    Abstract: A fuel tank assembly includes a fuel tank to contain fuel therein, and a carrier assembly disposed in the fuel tank. The carrier assembly includes a plurality of application-specific fuel system products, a carrier common to a plurality of different fuel tank assemblies to carry the products, and a plurality of common components to mount the products with respect to the carrier in application-specific positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: TI Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Giuseppe A. Gattozzi, Harald Knueppel, Ted J. Latouf, James R. Osborne, Christopher K. Quick, Steve L. Toth
  • Patent number: 8524030
    Abstract: A method of reducing fuel vapor permeation through a multi-layer tank includes providing a multi-layer overlay onto at least a portion of a structural layer of the multi-layer tank. The multi-layer overlay preferably comprises at least one structural layer composed of a polymeric material that is compatible with one or more of the polymeric structural layer(s) of the multi-layer tank. The multi-layer overlay further comprises at least one barrier layer composed of a vapor barrier material resistant to hydrocarbon permeation therethrough. The multi-layer overlay may be secured to the multi-layer tank by, for example, applying a suitable amount of heat and pressure thereto or by molding the multi-layer overlay to the tank body during a tank forming process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: TI Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Win S. Burrington, James R. Osborne, Steve L. Toth
  • Patent number: 8381928
    Abstract: A method of reducing fuel vapor permeation through a multi-layer tank includes providing a multi-layer overlay onto at least a portion of a structural layer of the multi-layer tank. The multi-layer overlay preferably comprises at least one structural layer composed of a polymeric material that is compatible with one or more of the polymeric structural layer(s) of the multi-layer tank. The multi-layer overlay further comprises at least one barrier layer composed of a vapor barrier material resistant to hydrocarbon permeation therethrough. The multi-layer overlay may be secured to the multi-layer tank by, for example, applying a suitable amount of heat and pressure thereto or by molding the multi-layer overlay to the tank body during a tank forming process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: TI Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Win S. Burrington, James R. Osborne, Steve L. Toth
  • Publication number: 20120222806
    Abstract: A method of reducing fuel vapor permeation through a multi-layer tank includes providing a multi-layer overlay onto at least a portion of a structural layer of the multi-layer tank. The multi-layer overlay preferably comprises at least one structural layer composed of a polymeric material that is compatible with one or more of the polymeric structural layer(s) of the multi-layer tank. The multi-layer overlay further comprises at least one barrier layer composed of a vapor barrier material resistant to hydrocarbon permeation therethrough. The multi-layer overlay may be secured to the multi-layer tank by, for example, applying a suitable amount of heat and pressure thereto or by molding the multi-layer overlay to the tank body during a tank forming process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: TI Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Win S. Burrington, James R. Osborne, Steve L. Toth
  • Patent number: 7975870
    Abstract: A ring seal includes a body portion and a tail portion extending from the body portion. The body portion has, when viewed in cross-section and in an uncompressed state, an axially outboard surface and an axially inboard surface. The outboard surface defines a first sealing lobe, and the inboard surface defines a second sealing lobe that shares an axial centerline with the first sealing lobe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: TI Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventors: William J. Laule, James R. Osborne, Michael R. Rivenburgh
  • Patent number: 7857323
    Abstract: A multi-piece seal preferably for a sealed joint of a fuel tank assembly. An outer member has in an uncompressed state a cross-sectional shape defined by substantially semi-circular-shaped portions that define a substantially semi-circular channel and that terminate in free ends. An inner member is disposed at least partially in the channel of the outer member and has in an uncompressed state a substantially round cross-sectional shape. Preferably, the outer member is composed of a permeation-resistant material, and the inner member is composed of a relatively less expensive material capable of better elasticity performance at relatively lower temperatures compared to the outer member. The outer member preferably has lobed ends and the inner member preferably includes one or both of a stress-relieving feature or an orientation feature to orient the inner member relative to the outer member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignees: TI Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C., Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventors: Danielle E. Berkes, William J. Forsythe, Jr., James R. Osborne, Darron G. Peddle
  • Patent number: 7854434
    Abstract: A ring seal includes a sealing ring including an asymmetric body portion having axially-opposed and radially-offset seal beads. The ring seal may also include a reinforcement ring carried at least partially in the sealing ring to distribute load across the seal beads. The ring seal may further include a skirt depending generally axially from the body portion and defining an inner diameter of the sealing ring and preferably having frusto-conical cross-sectional shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignees: TI Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C., Parker Hannifin Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy D. Heiman, William J. Laule, James R. Osborne, Darron G. Peddle, Michael R. Rivenburgh
  • Patent number: 7784637
    Abstract: A multi-piece seal has an outer member and an inner member partly disposed in the outer member. In cross section, the outer member has a C-shape and defines a channel, and the inner member is round and has a pair of lobes extending away from its body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: TI Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventor: James R. Osborne
  • Publication number: 20100116366
    Abstract: A fuel tank assembly includes a fuel tank to contain fuel therein, and a carrier assembly disposed in the fuel tank. The carrier assembly includes a plurality of application-specific fuel system products, a carrier common to a plurality of different fuel tank assemblies to carry the products, and a plurality of common components to mount the products with respect to the carrier in application-specific positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: TI Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Giuseppe A. Gattozzi, Harald Knueppel, Ted J. Latouf, James R. Osborne, Christopher K. Quick, Steve L. Toth
  • Patent number: 7704440
    Abstract: A fuel tank that is substantially impermeable to fuel vapor has a shell with an interior for holding fuel, an opening for receiving fuel into the interior, and a fill nipple with a barrier layer. The fill nipple has an outer surface and an inner surface defining a passage extending between a pair of generally opposed ends of the fill nipple. One of the ends is attached to the shell such that the passage is aligned with the opening to allow fuel to flow through the passage and into the interior of the fuel tank. The fill nipple has an inner layer of material forming the inner surface, and an outer layer of material forming the outer surface, and has at least one intermediate layer of material forming the barrier layer. The intermediate layer is formed from a material that is different in composition from the inner and outer layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: TI Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Brian W. Brandner, Vladimir Franjo, Keith D. Kersey, Harald Knueppel, Ted J. Latouf, James R. Osborne
  • Patent number: 7520293
    Abstract: A fuel storage system for a transportation or recreational vehicle has a fuel tank that carries a vapor assembly that seeks out vapor pockets and controllably removes fuel vapor from the tank without releasing hydrocarbons to the surrounding environment. Preferably, a vent manifold attaches to a flange that sealably covers an access hole of the tank. At least one flexible tentacle extends from the manifold in the tank to a respective vapor vent valve that floats upon the surface of fuel at a vapor dome. When freely floating, the vent valve is open thus communicates the vapor dome through the tentacle and preferably with a filtering carbon canister. As fuel surface levels change or the vehicle tilts, changing the vapor dome size or location in the tank, the floating vapor vent valve is free to move generally with the vapor dome and as permitted by the flexibility of the trailing tentacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: TI Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Steven R. Hilderley, James R. Osborne
  • Publication number: 20090058015
    Abstract: A ring seal includes a body portion and a tail portion extending therefrom. The body portion has, when viewed in cross-section and in an uncompressed state, an axially outboard surface and an axially inboard surface. The outboard surface defines a first sealing lobe, and the inboard surface defines a second sealing lobe that shares an axial centerline with the first sealing lobe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, L.L.C.
    Inventors: William J. Laule, James R. Osborne, Michael R. Rivenburgh
  • Publication number: 20080252020
    Abstract: A ring seal includes a sealing ring including an asymmetric body portion having axially-opposed and radially-offset seal beads. The ring seal may also include a reinforcement ring carried at least partially in the sealing ring to distribute load across the seal beads. The ring seal may further include a skirt depending generally axially from the body portion and defining an inner diameter of the sealing ring and preferably having frusto-conical cross-sectional shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: TI Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Heiman, William J. Laule, James R. Osborne, Darron G. Peddle, Michael R. Rivenburgh
  • Publication number: 20080197578
    Abstract: A multi-piece seal has an outer member and an inner member partly disposed in the outer member. In cross section, the outer member has a C-shape and defines a channel, and the inner member is round and has a pair of lobes extending away from its body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventor: James R. Osborne
  • Patent number: 5207463
    Abstract: A locking member for use in a fuel tank assembly of the type having a pressurizable tank with an aperture and having a plurality of retaining lugs transversely extending along the periphery of the tank aperture. A fuel sender assembly has a first portion disposed within the aperture and a second portion having a plate-like shoulder in a mating contact with an external tank surface. A seal element is disposed between the tank and the fuel sender assembly in an annular groove or other seal arrangement provided in the external tank surface intermediate the aperture and the retaining lugs. The locking member comprises a locking ring having an aperture through which a portion of the fuel sender assembly extends, the locking ring having a generally planar lower surface in a mating contact with an upper surface of the plate-like shoulder of the fuel sender assembly and having a plurality of tabs corresponding to the plurality of retaining lugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Assignee: Solvay Automotive, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Seizert, James R. Osborne