Patents by Inventor Michael G. Shinn

Michael G. Shinn 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: 10368456
    Abstract: A clamshell housing includes a first housing part defining having a first interface edge and a first rib that protrudes from the first interface edge, and a second housing part having a second interface edge and a second rib that protrudes from the second interface edge. An elastomeric gasket is interposed between the first interface edge and the second interface edge. The gasket has a first groove configured to receive the first rib and a second groove configured to receive the second rib. The first rib is configured to form a seal with the first groove, and the second rib is configured to form a seal with the second groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignees: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Michael G Shinn
  • Publication number: 20170196110
    Abstract: A clamshell housing includes a first housing part defining having a first interface edge and a first rib that protrudes from the first interface edge, and a second housing part having a second interface edge and a second rib that protrudes from the second interface edge. An elastomeric gasket is interposed between the first interface edge and the second interface edge. The gasket has a first groove configured to receive the first rib and a second groove configured to receive the second rib. The first rib is configured to form a seal with the first groove, and the second rib is configured to form a seal with the second groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventor: Michael G Shinn
  • Patent number: 6840105
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for balancing vehicle driveshafts. One embodiment of a method according to the present invention comprises analyzing a driveshaft and determining a balancing vector to counter any imbalance in the driveshaft. A determination is then made of the appropriate location on the driveshaft for mounting a weight to counter said imbalance and the weight is mounted to the driveshaft. An apparatus for balancing a driveshaft according to the present invention comprises one or more primary balancing weights capable of being mounted to pinion flange holes in a vehicle driveshaft. One or more secondary balancing weights are also included, each of which is capable of being mounted to, or held by, one of the primary weights. The primary weights and secondary weights are mounted to the pinion flange to provide a weight to counter any imbalance in the driveshaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Vetronix Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Ray Calkins, Ohlan Silpachai, Robert J. Dial, Kevin Gehris, Michael G. Shinn
  • Publication number: 20030154785
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for balancing vehicle driveshafts. One embodiment of a method according to the present invention comprises analyzing a driveshaft and determining a balancing vector to counter any imbalance in the driveshaft. A determination is then made of the appropriate location on the driveshaft for mounting a weight to counter said imbalance and the weight is mounted to the driveshaft. An apparatus for balancing a driveshaft according to the present invention comprises one or more primary balancing weights capable of being mounted to pinion flange holes in a vehicle driveshaft. One or more secondary balancing weights are also included, each of which is capable of being mounted to, or held by, one of the primary weights. The primary weights and secondary weights are mounted to the pinion flange to provide a weight to counter any imbalance in the driveshaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Applicant: VETRONIX CORPORATION, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Ray Calkins, Ohlan Silpachai, Robert J. Dial, Kevin Gehris, Michael G. Shinn
  • Patent number: 3982185
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for using ultraviolet curing adhesives to join a wire lamp to its base comprising the steps of cooling the wire lamps, applying the adhesive to either the wire lamp or the warmed base, attaching the base to the wire lamp, and curing the adhesive with incident ultraviolet radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1976
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Michael G. Shinn, Billy G. Fransen