Patents by Inventor Mark Koors

Mark Koors 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).

  • Publication number: 20060244615
    Abstract: An apparatus for gathering weather related information is disclosed, in particular wind related information and rain related information, along with associated methods of using the apparatus. The apparatus may calculate at least one of a wind speed, a wind direction, and a rainfall amounts. The apparatus may include a controller, a sensor, and a communication member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Koors, Andrew Baker, Mark Hansen
  • Publication number: 20060196281
    Abstract: A capacitive load cell apparatus includes first and second conductor plates and an intermediate convoluted nonconductive elastomeric dielectric that variably collapses in response to applied force. The dielectric convolutions are defined by a pattern of cone-shaped or dome-shaped projections that alternately extend toward the first and second conductor plates. When an occupant sits in the seat, the projections of the dielectric material variably collapse in relation to the amount and distribution of the applied weight to locally reduce the separation between the first and second conductor plates. Preferably, the first conductor plate comprises an array of charge plate conductors to define a plurality of capacitances whose variation is detected as an indication of the amount and distribution of the applied weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Mark Koors
  • Publication number: 20060091716
    Abstract: A seat bladder has a closed volume that is at least partially filled with an open-cell or highly-reticulated foam material. The bladder fluid soaks into interstices in the foam material and fills the remaining bladder volume. The presence of the foam material reduces the time required to evacuate the bladder prior to fluid filling, and reduces the quantity of fluid required to fill the bladder. In subsequent usage, the foam material increases the restoring force of the bladder and the dissipation of energy input to the bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Duane Fortune, John Waidner, Mark Koors
  • Publication number: 20050043876
    Abstract: A fluid-filled seat bladder assembly includes multiple capacitive sensing elements for detecting variation in bladder deformation due to occupant weight. The bladder is defined by upper and lower elastomeric sheets that are peripherally sealed by welding, and the capacitive sensors are defined by metalized films adjoining the upper and lower elastomeric sheets. The bladder fluid separating the upper and lower metalized films acts as a dielectric material, and the capacitance or electric field coupling of each sensor increases when the separation between the respective upper and lower films decreases due occupant seat weight. The cumulative change in capacitance or electric field coupling reflects the total seated weight, and the individual capacitance or electric field coupling changes provide a profile of the pressure distribution across the seat for improved occupant classification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: William Fultz, Dennis Griffin, Mark Koors
  • Publication number: 20050039956
    Abstract: A propulsion mechanism is provided for driving a vehicle having a frame and socket. The propulsion mechanism has a spherical ball disposed within the socket and adapted to frictionally engage the ground surface. First and second powered drive members are frictionally engaged with the spherical ball and powered to rotate the spherical ball to propel the vehicle. The first and second powered drive members drive the spherical ball in first and second directions and may be operated simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Koors, Andrew Baker