Patents by Inventor John Michael Purcell

John Michael Purcell 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).

  • VALVE ACTUATION SYSTEM COMPRISING A DISCRETE LOST MOTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20240125253
    Abstract: A valve actuation system comprises a first arm having a first arm contact surface and operatively connected to a valve actuation motion. A second arm having a second arm contact surface is operatively connected to the at least one engine valve. A discrete lost motion device is provided that is controllable between a first, motion conveying state and a second, motion absorbing state. The discrete lost motion devices comprises a plunger contact surface and a housing contact surface. The housing contact surface is configured to engage one of the first or second arm contact surfaces, and the plunger contact surface is configured to engage another of the first and the second arm contact surfaces. The first and second arm contact surfaces, the housing contact surface and the first plunger contact surface are configured to support the discrete lost motion device between the first arm and the second arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Bruce A. SWANBON, Justin D. BALTRUCKI, Robb JANAK, G. Michael GRON, JR., John MANDELL, Marc B. SILVA, Tyler HINES, Matei ALEXANDRU, Austen P. METSACK, Gabriel S. ROBERTS, P. Douglas AUBIN, Nathaniel P. HASSALL, John Jerl PURCELL, III, Adam C. CECIL, David M. BARNES
  • WET-ON-WET TWO-TONE PAINTING
    Publication number: 20090074968
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method and system of painting an article having two or more base coats, and to articles prepared in accordance therewith. In at least one embodiment, the method comprises applying a primer composition to a first and second area of the article; applying a first base composition to the first area of the article; curing the primer composition and the first base composition to form a primer and a first base coat; masking at least a portion of the first base coat; applying a second base composition to the second area of the article; removing the masking; applying a clear coat composition to the first and second area of the article; and curing the second base and the clear coat compositions. In at least one embodiment, the article is a vehicle and the compositions are applied via automated spray equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Alyson Marie Dunlop, Aaron M. Fiala, Christopher Anthony Tallon, Jacob Braslaw, John Michael Purcell, Mary Ellen Rosenberger, Stephen Joseph Barrett, James Scott Gilland, Samuel A. Smith, Timothy S. Young, Warren Phillip Bullock
  • WET-ON-WET TWO-TONE PAINTING
    Publication number: 20040175551
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method and system of painting an article having two or more base coats, and to articles prepared in accordance therewith. In at least one embodiment, the method comprises applying a primer composition to a first and second area of the article; applying a first base composition to the first area of the article; curing the primer composition and the first base composition to form a primer and a first base coat; masking at least a portion of the first base coat; applying a second base composition to the second area of the article; removing the masking; applying a clear coat composition to the first and second area of the article; and curing the second base and the clear coat compositions. In at least one embodiment, the article is a vehicle and the compositions are applied via automated spray equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Alyson Marie Dunlop, Aaron M. Fiala, Christopher Anthony Tallon, Jacob Braslaw, John Michael Purcell, Mary Ellen Rosenberger, Stephen Joseph Barrett, James Scott Gilland, Samuel A. Smith, Timothy S. Young, Warren Phillip Bullock