Patents by Inventor James R. Wells
James R. Wells 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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Publication number: 20240118510Abstract: A bladed chassis system facilitates installation of the bladed chassis system and replacement of the blades at the chassis. For example, a front panel of the blade can be opened either upwardly or downwardly at the discretion of the user. Blades can be inserted and removed from the front and/or the rear of the bladed chassis system at the discretion of the user. Cables can be routed to the rear of the chassis system from either of two sides at the discretion of the user. The blades carried by the chassis have fiber management trays that can be rotationally oriented in any desired rotational position at the discretion of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Dennis Ray Wells, Rodney C. Schoenfelder, Cyle D. Petersen, Kamlesh G. Patel, Jonathan R. Kaml, Matthew Holmberg, James J. Solheid, Dennis Krampotich
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Publication number: 20240088710Abstract: In accordance with exemplary embodiments, methods and systems are provided for providing electrical power for a manufacturing facility for manufacturing of a vehicle, the vehicle having a rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) and a processor, including: positioning the vehicle at the manufacturing facility, the manufacturing facility having an electrical component; and providing electrical power from the RESS of the vehicle to the electrical component of the manufacturing facility, in accordance with instructions provided by the processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Michael R. Kaphengst, Seog-Chan Oh, Joshua Lee Solomon, James W. Wells, Alfred Manser, Barry L. Farmer
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Patent number: 11923686Abstract: In accordance with exemplary embodiments, methods and systems are provided for providing electrical power for a manufacturing facility for manufacturing of a vehicle, the vehicle having a rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) and a processor, including: positioning the vehicle at the manufacturing facility, the manufacturing facility having an electrical component; and providing electrical power from the RESS of the vehicle to the electrical component of the manufacturing facility, in accordance with instructions provided by the processor.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Michael R Kaphengst, Seog-Chan Oh, Joshua Lee Solomon, James W Wells, Alfred Manser, Barry L Farmer
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Patent number: 11912547Abstract: A system includes a platform to support a vehicle on a first side of the platform and a passive motion device arranged on a second side of the platform, opposite the first side, to move upon actuation. A mechanical actuator actuates the passive motion device based on movement of one or more wheels of the vehicle to change a position of the vehicle. The position of the vehicle relative to the platform is unchanged and the passive motion device is actuated by only the movement of the one or more wheels of the vehicle to change the position of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: James W. Wells, Michael R. Kaphengst, Alfred Manser, Barry L. Farmer, Seog-Chan Oh
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Patent number: 8834970Abstract: Preliminary cure of an aqueous acrylic weatherproofing emulsion coating is accelerated by contacting the coating with urea hydrochloride dissolved in water or an organic solvent at least partially miscible with water.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2006Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Tremco Barrier Solutions, Inc.Inventors: James R. Wells, Michael J. Mettille
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Publication number: 20080099721Abstract: Preliminary cure of an aqueous acrylic weatherproofing emulsion coating is accelerated by contacting the coating with urea hydrochloride dissolved in water or an organic solvent at least partially miscible with water.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2006Publication date: May 1, 2008Inventors: James R. Wells, Michael J. Mettille
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Patent number: 6543962Abstract: A screed assembly for use with a prime mover adapted to be moved over a surface to distribute material on the surface. The assembly comprises a prime mover, a screed platform having a screed plate forming a bottom surface thereof and first and second sets of tow arms operably coupled between the prime mover and the screed platform. The tow arms of each set are pivotally coupled with the prime mover and the screed platform and the pivotal coupling of one arm is vertically spaced from the pivotal coupling of the other arm of the same set. Depending upon the dynamics of the paving operation being performed, the tow arms of each set may be in a crossed or a non-crossed orientation to provide positive control of the angle of attack of the screed plate relative to the tow angle. A method of maintaining a substantially uniform depth of a material being spread over a surface by a screed is also contemplated by the invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2001Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: Koch Industries, Inc.Inventor: James R. Wells
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Publication number: 20020141824Abstract: A screed assembly for use with a prime mover adapted to be moved over a surface to distribute material on the surface. The assembly of the present invention comprises a prime mover, a screed platform having a screed plate forming a bottom surface thereof and first and second sets of tow arms operably coupled between the prime mover and the screed platform. The tow arms of each set are pivotally coupled with the prime mover and the screed platform and the pivotal coupling of one arm is vertically spaced from the pivotal coupling of the other arm of the same set. Depending upon the dynamics of the paving operation being performed, the tow arms of each set may be in a crossed or a non-crossed orientation to provide positive control of the angle of attack of the screed plate relative to the tow angle. A method of maintaining a substantially uniform depth of a material being spread over a surface by a screed is also contemplated by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2001Publication date: October 3, 2002Applicant: Koch Industries, Inc.Inventor: James R. Wells
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Patent number: 6338403Abstract: A ratchet-type one-way clutch mechanism 300, 360. The mechanism has an inner race member 302, 364 with a plurality of notches 312, 372, an outer member 304, 362 with a plurality of pockets 310, 370, a plurality of pawl members 306, 368 positioned in the pockets for engagement with the notches, and spring biasing members 308 for biasing the pawl members toward engagement. The outer member can be a stator member 362 or an outer race member 304. Retainer members 314, 366 retain the pawls axially in the pockets. Bearing surfaces 303, 305, 307, 315 on the inner race member, outer member and retainer member provide bearing support. Large radii R1 on the pawl members and pawl pockets reduce wear and minimize the cost of secondary machining operations. The lower surfaces 344 of the pawl members are curved and the curvature R2 can be larger than the curvature R3 of the inner race member.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2000Date of Patent: January 15, 2002Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Costin, Nirmal R. Pavangat, James R. Wells, Gerald F. Beno, Ronald F. Green
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Patent number: 6112492Abstract: A roofing shingle includes organic, resinous material and an inorganic filler material, the single having a top surface, two side surfaces, an upper end, and a lower or butt end, defining a cavity on the underside of the shingle, with ribs positioned within the cavity. When applied to a roof, the shingle has the appearance of wooden shake shingle and provides a Class A fire barrier when tested according to ASTM test E108-93 for flame spread, burning brand and intermittent flame.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1998Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.Inventors: James R. Wells, James C. Wintgens, Roger A. McFarland
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Patent number: 6062362Abstract: A ratchet-type one-way clutch mechanism. The mechanism has an inner race member with a plurality of notches, an outer stator member with a plurality of pockets, a plurality of pawl members positioned in the pockets for engagement with the notches, and spring biasing members for biasing the pawl members toward engagement. The stator member is made from a non-ferrous material, such as aluminum or a plastic material. The pawl members have pivot ridges which mate with peaks or recesses in the pockets in the outer member to precisely position the pawls in the pockets. The centers of mass of the pawl members are selectively positioned such that the pawl members will have a tendency to become engaged or disengaged with the notches in the inner member. The spring biasing members can be Z-shaped springs, garter springs, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1999Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Assignee: Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Costin, Duane Bacon, Nirmal R. Pavangat, James R. Wells, Gerald F. Beno, Ronald F. Green
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Patent number: 6021611Abstract: A roofing shingle includes organic, resinous material and an inorganic filler material, the single having a top surface, two side surfaces, an upper end, and a lower or butt end, defining a cavity on the underside of the shingle, with ribs positioned within the cavity. When applied to a roof, the shingle has the appearance of wooden shake shingle and provides a Class A fire barrier when tested according to ASTM test E108-93 for flame spread, burning brand and intermittent flame.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1997Date of Patent: February 8, 2000Inventors: James R. Wells, James C. Wintgens, Roger A. McFarland
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Patent number: 5615523Abstract: A roof includes a roof deck and a plurality of roofing shingles where the roofing shingles have the appearance of a wooden shake shingle and comprise organic, resinous material in, preferably a plastic material, an amount within the range of from about 16 to about 24 percent by weight, and a filler material in an amount within the range of from about 76 to about 84 percent by weight. The roof provides a Class A fire barrier when tested according to ASTM test E108-93 for flame spread, burning brand and intermittent flame.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1995Date of Patent: April 1, 1997Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.Inventors: James R. Wells, Denise A. McLaine, James C. Wintgens, Roger A. McFarland, Arthur Blinkhorn
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Patent number: 4924977Abstract: A power transmission system includes a multi-stage torque converter and an integrated vibration damper assembly. The torque converter fluid circuit includes, in series relation, an impeller, circulatory turbine, main turbine, and reaction member or stator. The vibration damper assembly includes an input member, an output hub assembly and a resilient member interposed between. The output hub assembly is operatively connected to the transmission output. A circulator turbine output is drivingly connected to an output shaft through the vibration damper assembly, rather than through the separate circulatory turbine drive plate of a conventional torque converter. In this matter, the vibration damper assembly where a conventional damper assembly would not provide a power output path.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 1988Date of Patent: May 15, 1990Assignee: Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc.Inventors: Steven A. Crawford, James R. Wells
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Patent number: 4673614Abstract: A glass fiber board having a facing adhered to one of two major faces thereof by foamed asphalt adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 1986Date of Patent: June 16, 1987Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas CorporationInventors: James R. Wells, Donald C. Portfolio, Richard B. Beck
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Patent number: D402433Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1998Date of Patent: December 8, 1998Inventor: James R. Wells