Patents by Inventor Kevin D. Moore
Kevin D. Moore 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: 11946025Abstract: This invention relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by having a dispersion component value of the Hansen Solubility Parameter of less than or equal to about 17 MPa0.5. This invention also relates to laundry care compositions including but not limited to liquid and/or powder laundry detergent formulations and rinse added fabric softening (RAFS) compositions that comprise such whitening agents.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Eugene Steven Sadlowski, Mark Robert Sivik, Michael David Cummings, Donna D'Angelo Morrall, Kevin Lee Kott, Keith Homer Baker, Brian Joseph Loughnane, Michael A Valenti, Laurent D. Kieken, Xiayong Michael Hong, Eduardo Torres, Dominick J. Valenti, Patrick D. Moore, Leonard J. Starks
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Publication number: 20240039186Abstract: A standoff connection structure which is suitable for connecting a standoff connector and a high-voltage electronic box. The standoff connection structure includes at least one anti-rotation feature, and also includes various sealing features to provide a leak-tight connection between a standoff connector and high voltage electronic box, even after exposure to thermal shock. The standoff connector also facilitates an electrical connection between a high voltage or high current component and the high voltage electronic box.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Vitesco Technologies USA, LLCInventors: Patrick Su, Alan KANG, Kevin D. Moore
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Patent number: 11729926Abstract: An electronics unit includes a housing, the housing having a base portion with a post member extending from the base portion. The post member has a through-hole defined through the post member. A printed circuit board is connected to the housing at a plurality of connection points. The printed circuit board includes one or more electric or electronic components disposed thereon and has an aperture. The post member is disposed through the aperture of the printed circuit board. A distal end portion of the post member is larger than a diameter of the aperture so as to fix the printed circuit board to the housing, forming one of the connection points. A seal member is disposed at least partly within the through-hole of the post member and forms a seal with the post member.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Vitesco Technologies USA LLCInventors: Patrick Su, Kevin D Moore
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Patent number: 11509078Abstract: A discrete electrical component is disclosed, including a component member having at least one lead; and a base member on which the component member is supported. The electrical component further includes at least one compliant pin member, each compliant pin member having a first end portion configured for press-fit engagement in a printed circuit board and a second end portion electrically connected to the at least one lead of the component member. The at least one compliant pin at least partly extends through or into the base member.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2018Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: VITESCO TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC.Inventors: Patrick Su, Kevin D Moore
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Patent number: 11456547Abstract: A harness connector for an electronics device is disclosed, the electronics device having a housing and a printed circuit board disposed in the housing, and the housing including an opening exposing electrical contacts of the printed circuit board. The harness connector includes a base member with a plurality of apertures defined therein, the base member directly attached to the housing and disposed over the opening, and a plurality electrical contacts electrically connected to the electrical contacts of the printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Vitesco Technologies USA, LLCInventors: Patrick Su, Kevin D. Moore
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Publication number: 20220166155Abstract: A harness connector for an electronics device is disclosed, the electronics device having a housing and a printed circuit board disposed in the housing, and the housing including an opening exposing electrical contacts of the printed circuit board. The harness connector includes a base member with a plurality of apertures defined therein, the base member directly attached to the housing and disposed over the opening, and a plurality electrical contacts electrically connected to the electrical contacts of the printed circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2020Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: Vitesco Technologies USA, LLCInventors: Patrick Su, Kevin D. Moore
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Publication number: 20210383484Abstract: An electronics unit includes a housing, the housing having a base portion with a post member extending from the base portion. The post member has a through-hole defined through the post member. A printed circuit board is connected to the housing at a plurality of connection points. The printed circuit board includes one or more electric or electronic components disposed thereon and has an aperture. The post member is disposed through the aperture of the printed circuit board. A distal end portion of the post member is larger than a diameter of the aperture so as to fix the printed circuit board to the housing, forming one of the connection points. A seal member is disposed at least partly within the through-hole of the post member and forms a seal with the post member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Su, Kevin D Moore
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Patent number: 11191171Abstract: An electronics device includes a housing having a through-hole disposed in a central portion of the housing. A printed circuit board is connected to the housing. The printed circuit board includes one or more electronic components disposed thereon. A plastic housing cover is connected to the housing and covers the printed circuit board. The housing cover includes a centrally-located post member integral to the housing. The post member extends through the through-hole of the housing and engages with the housing. The engagement between the housing and the housing cover prevents outward deflection of the housing cover.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2020Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Su, Ravi Kiran Kothamasa, Kevin D Moore
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Publication number: 20210335689Abstract: A semiconductor device, includes a housing; at least one semiconductor die which forms at least one semiconductor component, the semiconductor die being disposed within the housing; one or more first pins extending from the housing; and one or more bond wires electrically connecting the one or more first pins with the at least one semiconductor component. A heat slug is thermally coupled to the semiconductor die and at least partly disposed within the housing. One or more second pins extends from the housing and is connected to the heat slug. An electronics device includes a printed circuit board and the semiconductor device connected thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: October 28, 2021Applicant: Vitesco Technologies USA, LLCInventors: Irving Uriel Hernandez Orozco, Kevin D Moore
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Publication number: 20210251088Abstract: An electronics device includes a housing having a through-hole disposed in a central portion of the housing. A printed circuit board is connected to the housing. The printed circuit board includes one or more electronic components disposed thereon. A plastic housing cover is connected to the housing and covers the printed circuit board. The housing cover includes a centrally-located post member integral to the housing. The post member extends through the through-hole of the housing and engages with the housing. The engagement between the housing and the housing cover prevents outward deflection of the housing cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Su, Ravi Kiran Kothamasa, Kevin D Moore
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Patent number: 11089705Abstract: An electronics unit includes a housing, the housing having a base portion with a post member extending from the base portion. The post member has a through-hole defined through the post member. A printed circuit board is connected to the housing at a plurality of connection points. The printed circuit board includes one or more electric or electronic components disposed thereon and has an aperture. The post member is disposed through the aperture of the printed circuit board. A distal end portion of the post member is larger than a diameter of the aperture so as to fix the printed circuit board to the housing, forming one of the connection points.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Su, Kevin D Moore
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Publication number: 20210204423Abstract: An electronics unit includes a housing, the housing having a base portion with a post member extending from the base portion. The post member has a through-hole defined through the post member. A printed circuit board is connected to the housing at a plurality of connection points. The printed circuit board includes one or more electric or electronic components disposed thereon and has an aperture. The post member is disposed through the aperture of the printed circuit board. A distal end portion of the post member is larger than a diameter of the aperture so as to fix the printed circuit board to the housing, forming one of the connection points.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2019Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Su, Kevin D. Moore
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Patent number: 10729027Abstract: An engine control unit (ECU) includes a housing; a cover sealingly engaged with the housing so as to define an interior space; a circuit board disposed in the interior space; and a fastener coupling together the circuit board, the housing and the cover, the fastener serving to limit an amount of deflection of the housing relative to the housing. The circuit board and the cover are constructed and arranged to define an airflow path from an outer surface of the cover to the interior space. The airflow path allows for a leak test to be performed on the ECU, wherein upon an affirmative determination that results of the leak test shows no leaks in the ECU, sealant seals the airflow path.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Vitesco Technologies USA, LLCInventors: Patrick Su, Kevin D Moore, Ravi Kiran Kothamasa, Leonardo Ramon Haoava Salazar
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Publication number: 20200154588Abstract: An engine control unit (ECU) includes a housing; a cover sealingly engaged with the housing so as to define an interior space; a circuit board disposed in the interior space; and a fastener coupling together the circuit board, the housing and the cover, the fastener serving to limit an amount of deflection of the housing relative to the housing. The circuit board and the cover are constructed and arranged to define an airflow path from an outer surface of the cover to the interior space. The airflow path allows for a leak test to be performed on the ECU, wherein upon an affirmative determination that results of the leak test shows no leaks in the ECU, sealant seals the airflow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Su, Kevin D. Moore, Ravi Kiran Kothamasa, Leonardo Ramon Haoava Salazar
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Publication number: 20200036118Abstract: A discrete electrical component is disclosed, including a component member having at least one lead; and a base member on which the component member is supported. The electrical component further includes at least one compliant pin member, each compliant pin member having a first end portion configured for press-fit engagement in a printed circuit board and a second end portion electrically connected to the at least one lead of the component member. The at least one compliant pin at least partly extends through or into the base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2018Publication date: January 30, 2020Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Su, Kevin D Moore
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Patent number: 9961786Abstract: An engine control unit (ECU) includes a housing, a cover sealingly engaged with the housing, a circuit board disposed in the housing and support structure disposed in the housing and associated with an inner surface of the cover. At least one fastener couples both the support structure and the circuit board to the housing. An adhesive bonds at least portions of the support structure to portions of the inner surface of the cover. The support structure is constructed and arranged to limit deflection of the cover when internal pressure increase in the ECU.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ravi Kiran Kothamasa, Kevin D. Moore
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Publication number: 20150138738Abstract: An engine control unit (ECU) includes a housing, a cover sealingly engaged with the housing, a circuit board disposed in the housing and support structure disposed in the housing and associated with an inner surface of the cover. At least one fastener couples both the support structure and the circuit board to the housing. An adhesive bonds at least portions of the support structure to portions of the inner surface of the cover. The support structure is constructed and arranged to limit deflection of the cover when internal pressure increase in the ECU.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ravi Kiran Kothamasa, Kevin D. Moore
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Publication number: 20130174513Abstract: A machine for packaging multiple containers wherein a flexible carrier stock is fed across a jaw drum. A plurality of containers are also moved through the machine whereby the carrier is subsequently positioned over the plurality of containers so that flexible carrier stock engages with one of the containers to form a package. The jaw drum and/or a connected feed drum are preferably adjustable to accommodate a range of container sizes and carrier configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Kevin D. Moore, Christopher J. Samaras
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Patent number: 8387341Abstract: A machine for packaging multiple containers wherein a flexible carrier stock is fed across a jaw drum. A plurality of containers are also moved through the machine whereby the carrier is subsequently positioned over the plurality of containers so that flexible carrier stock engages with one of the containers to form a package. The jaw drum and/or a connected feed drum are preferably adjustable to accommodate a range of container sizes and carrier configurations.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Kevin D. Moore, Christopher J. Samaras
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Publication number: 20100192512Abstract: A machine for packaging multiple containers wherein a flexible carrier stock is fed across a jaw drum. A plurality of containers are also moved through the machine whereby the carrier is subsequently positioned over the plurality of containers so that flexible carrier stock engages with one of the containers to form a package. The jaw drum and/or a connected feed drum are preferably adjustable to accommodate a range of container sizes and carrier configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Kevin D. Moore, Christopher J. Samaras