Patents by Inventor Michael Lines
Michael Lines 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: 11975680Abstract: A seat assembly includes a seatback and a seat portion supported by a frame assembly. The seat portion includes a carrier assembly and a displaceable platform pivotally coupled thereto for pivoting movement between a use position and a deployed position. A retraction mechanism includes a first bracket operably coupled to the frame assembly, and a second bracket operably coupled to the displaceable platform. The first and second brackets are operably coupled to one another by an actuator, and the second bracket is operable between first and second positions relative to the first bracket. A belt assembly includes a tether member and a belt member. The tether member is coupled between the first and second brackets, and the belt member is operable between a deployed position outside of the seatback, and a stowed position within an interior of the seatback.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Rachel Demerly, Raed EL-Jawahri, Robyne McBride, Benjamin Yilma, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin Michael Pline, S. M. Akbar Berry
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Patent number: 11958435Abstract: A seat assembly includes a seat portion having a frame assembly. A routing mechanism includes a plate member that is operably coupled to the frame assembly. The plate member includes a first portion having first and second raised portions spaced-apart from one another to define a channel therebetween. The routing mechanism further includes a connection assembly having upper and lower tabs spaced-apart from one another with a routing column assembly interconnecting the upper and lower tabs. A tether member includes a body portion that is routed through the routing mechanism, in that the body portion of the tether member is received in the channel of the routing mechanism and is wrapped around the routing column assembly and directed in forward direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Joseph Michael Kish, Macit Aktas, Benjamin Yilma, Derek Board, Kevin Michael Pline, Raed EL-Jawahri, Jeffrey Charles Paddock, James Robert Chascsa, II, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Rachel Demerly, Robyne McBride
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Publication number: 20230278512Abstract: A transport refrigeration unit (TRU) system is provided and includes a high-voltage power source, a low-voltage power source, at least one of the high-voltage power source and the low-voltage power source including a fuel cell configured to provide electricity to the transport refrigeration unit, a first electrical load, which is optimally powered by the high-voltage power source, a second electrical load, which is optimally powered by the low-voltage power source and an electrical distribution system by which the high-voltage power source is directly electrically connected to the first electrical load and the low-voltage power source is directly electrically connected to the second electrical load.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Xu She, Eric C. Peterson, Michael Lines, Mark Makwinski, Bart Antonie van Hassel, Yu Chen
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Publication number: 20230278393Abstract: A transport refrigeration system including a refrigeration unit for conditioning an area and a power system operably coupled to the refrigeration unit. The power system includes at least one fuel cell and a fuel source. At least a portion of one of the refrigeration unit and the power system is packaged into a replaceable module.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Eric C. Peterson, Michael Lines, Mark Makwinski, Stella Maris Oggianu
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Publication number: 20230278394Abstract: A transport refrigeration system includes a plurality of component levels including a fuel source, a power source including a fuel cell operably coupled to the fuel source and configured to produce electrical power, and at least one load connected to and operable to receive electrical power from the power source. The at least one load includes a refrigeration unit having a refrigerant circuit through which a refrigerant is circulated. At least one of the plurality of component levels comprises a plurality of modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Stella Maris Oggianu, Mark Makwinski, Bart Antoine van Hassel, Eric C. Peterson, Michael Lines
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Publication number: 20220042567Abstract: A tuning element that can be integrally formed with a resilient body of a bush and configured to reduce dynamic stiffness increases associated with eigenmodes of the resilient body within a predetermined operational vibration frequency range. The tuning element may resemble an upstanding wall or wing on an outer surface of the resilient body. The resilient body may comprise a plurality of radial arms having axial passageways therebetween. The tuning element may bridge the passageways. A bush configured in this way may be particular suitable for use in scenario where the operational vibration frequency range comprises high frequency, such as an engine mount for an electric vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: DTR VMS LimitedInventors: Jan Geisen, Jonathan Morton, Christian Stanka, Michael Lines, Werner Kaiser, SeonDOSeong Cho
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Publication number: 20210220683Abstract: A cartridge with a status indicator, a fire suppression system for incorporating the same, and a method of inspecting whether a fire suppression system is capable of being actuated are provided. The status indicator is connected to the body of the cartridge. The status indicator defines a first state and a second state. The status indicator undergoes a change from the first state to the second state when exposed to a physical change. The physical change may include at least one of a decrease in temperature beyond a threshold, an increase in relative humidity beyond a threshold, and a threshold differential temperature change. The physical change is caused by the discharge of the cartridge. When installed within a fire suppression system, the status indicator enables the visual inspection of whether the fire suppression system is capable of being actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventor: Michael Lines
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Patent number: 10258930Abstract: A support structure for a membrane comprises a plurality of support members and at least one flange, including: (a) a first set of spoke-like support members that extend generally from at least one flange toward a common hub and that have a distal end joined to at least one flange and a proximal end joined to the common hub; and (b) at least one subsequent set of spoke-like support members that are distributed between circumferentially adjacent pairs of spoke-like support members from the prior sets and that extend generally from at least one flange toward the hub, each having a distal end joined to at least one flange and a proximal end connected to the nearest circumferentially adjacent pair of spoke-like support members from the prior sets via a pair of approximately straight anchoring support members which join together and form an angular joint at or near said proximal end, with the vertex of said angular joint pointing generally away from the hub.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2016Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Inventors: Mark Larson, Erik Bard, Michael Lines
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Publication number: 20180221830Abstract: A support structure for a membrane comprises a plurality of support members and at least one flange, including: (a) a first set of spoke-like support members that extend generally from at least one flange toward a common hub and that have a distal end joined to at least one flange and a proximal end joined to the common hub; and (b) at least one subsequent set of spoke-like support members that are distributed between circumferentially adjacent pairs of spoke-like support members from the prior sets and that extend generally from at least one flange toward the hub, each having a distal end joined to at least one flange and a proximal end connected to the nearest circumferentially adjacent pair of spoke-like support members from the prior sets via a pair of approximately straight anchoring support members which join together and form an angular joint at or near said proximal end, with the vertex of said angular joint pointing generally away from the hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2016Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Mark Larson, Erik Bard, Michael Lines
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Patent number: 9299469Abstract: An improved radiation window comprises a film permeable to radiation disposed on a support structure. The support structure comprises a primary transmissive area comprising a plurality of support members defining a plurality of apertures for radiation to pass through; a flange disposed around the periphery of the primary transmissive area having generally greater mechanical rigidity than the primary transmissive area; and a transition region disposed between, and contiguous with, the primary transmissive area and the flange; the transition region having generally greater mechanical rigidity than the primary transmissive area and generally lesser mechanical rigidity than the flange, thereby providing an intermediate rigidity transition between the dissimilar rigidities of the primary transmissive area and the flange. A radiation detection system comprises a sensor configured to detect radiation, disposed behind such an improved radiation window.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Inventors: Mark Larson, Michael Lines, Erik Bard
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Publication number: 20150016593Abstract: An improved radiation window comprises a film permeable to radiation disposed on a support structure. The support structure comprises a primary transmissive area comprising a plurality of support members defining a plurality of apertures for radiation to pass through; a flange disposed around the periphery of the primary transmissive area having generally greater mechanical rigidity than the primary transmissive area; and a transition region disposed between, and contiguous with, the primary transmissive area and the flange; the transition region having generally greater mechanical rigidity than the primary transmissive area and generally lesser mechanical rigidity than the flange, thereby providing an intermediate rigidity transition between the dissimilar rigidities of the primary transmissive area and the flange. A radiation detection system comprises a sensor configured to detect radiation, disposed behind such an improved radiation window.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Mark LARSON, Michael LINES, Erik BARD
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Publication number: 20130155516Abstract: A diffusive device has an array of discrete facets which may be of a size and pattern similar to a fractal. The facet dimensions can be greater than half the wavelength of incident light such that the facets substantially diffract light. A polarizing wire-grid layer comprised of an array of elongated parallel conductive wires with a period less than half the wavelength of incident light may be disposed between, beneath, or above the facets. The wire-grid polarizes the light by substantially reflecting light having an s-polarization orientation and substantially transmitting a portion of light having a p-polarization orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: Michael Lines, Eric W. Gardner, Mark Davis
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Patent number: 8248696Abstract: A diffusive device has an array of discrete facets which may be of a size and pattern similar to a fractal. The facet dimensions can be greater than half the wavelength of incident light such that the facets substantially diffract light. A polarizing wire-grid layer comprised of an array of elongated parallel conductive wires with a period less than half the wavelength of incident light may be disposed between, beneath, or above the facets. The wire-grid polarizes the light by substantially reflecting light having an s-polarization orientation and substantially transmitting a portion of light having a p-polarization orientation.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Moxtek, Inc.Inventors: Michael Lines, Eric W. Gardner, Mark Davis
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Patent number: 8156442Abstract: A system and method that includes capturing content active in a device, identifying at least one target device to which the captured content is to be uploaded, and automatically uploading the content to the at least one other target device if a content sharing module in the device is active.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Kazuto Aoki, Michael Line, Petri Heinonen, Petteri Kettunen, Eriko Wanibe
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Publication number: 20100328768Abstract: A diffusive device has an array of discrete facets which may be of a size and pattern similar to a fractal. The facet dimensions can be greater than half the wavelength of incident light such that the facets substantially diffract light. A polarizing wire-grid layer comprised of an array of elongated parallel conductive wires with a period less than half the wavelength of incident light may be disposed between, beneath, or above the facets. The wire-grid polarizes the light by substantially reflecting light having an s-polarization orientation and substantially transmitting a portion of light having a p-polarization orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Michael Lines, Eric W. Gardner, Mark Davis
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Publication number: 20090327885Abstract: A system and method that includes capturing content active in a device, identifying at least one target device to which the captured content is to be uploaded, and automatically uploading the content to the at least one other target device if a content sharing module in the device is active.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATIONInventors: Kazuto Aoki, Michael Line, Petri Heinonen, Petteri Kettunen, Eriko Wanibe
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Patent number: 6785050Abstract: A polarizing device, such as a wire-grid polarizer, includes a substantial mono-layer of a corrosion inhibitor without adversely affecting the optical properties of the polarizing device. The polarizing device can include an optical element and a nano-structure, such as an array of a plurality of spaced-apart, elongated elements disposed on a substrate. The corrosion inhibitor is chemically bonded to surfaces of the elements to form the mono-layer. The mono-layer can have a thickness less than 100 Angstroms. A method of forming the substantial mono-layer can include treating the polarizing device with an amino phosphonate, such as a nitrilotris (methylene) triphosphonic acid.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2002Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Moxtek, Inc.Inventors: Michael Lines, Raymond T. Perkins
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Publication number: 20030227678Abstract: A polarizing device, such as a wire-grid polarizer, includes a substantial mono-layer of a corrosion inhibitor without adversely affecting the optical properties of the polarizing device. The polarizing device can include an optical element and a nano-structure, such as an array of a plurality of spaced-apart, elongated elements disposed on a substrate. The corrosion inhibitor is chemically bonded to surfaces of the elements to form the mono-layer. The mono-layer can have a thickness less than 100 Angstroms. A method of forming the substantial mono-layer can include treating the polarizing device with an amino phosphonate, such as a nitrilotris (methylene) triphosphonic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: MOXTEK, Inc.Inventors: Michael Lines, Raymond T. Perkins
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Patent number: 6661876Abstract: A mobile, miniature x-ray source includes a low-power consumption cathode element for mobility, and an anode optic creating a field free region to prolong the life of the cathode element. An electric field is applied to an anode and a cathode that are disposed on opposite sides of an evacuated tube. The anode includes a target material to produce x-rays in response to impact of electrons. The cathode includes a cathode element to produce electrons that are accelerated towards the anode in response to the electric field between the anode and the cathode. The tube can have a length less than approximately 3 inches, and a diameter or width less than approximately 1 inch. The cathode element can include a low-power consumption cathode element with a low power consumption less than approximately 1 watt. The power source can include a battery power source. A field-free region can be positioned at the anode to resist positive ion acceleration back towards the cathode element.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Moxtek, Inc.Inventors: Clark Turner, Arturo Reyes, Hans K. Pew, Mark W. Lund, Michael Lines, Paul Moody, Sergei Voronov
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Publication number: 20030021377Abstract: A mobile, miniature x-ray source includes a low-power consumption cathode element for mobility, and an anode optic creating a field free region to prolong the life of the cathode element. An electric field is applied to an anode and a cathode that are disposed on opposite sides of an evacuated tube. The anode includes a target material to produce x-rays in response to impact of electrons. The cathode includes a cathode element to produce electrons that are accelerated towards the anode in response to the electric field between the anode and the cathode. The tube can have a length less than approximately 3 inches, and a diameter or width less than approximately 1 inch. The cathode element can include a low-power consumption cathode element with a low power consumption less than approximately 1 watt. The power source can include a battery power source. A field-free region can be positioned at the anode to resist positive ion acceleration back towards the cathode element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2002Publication date: January 30, 2003Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.Inventors: Clark Turner, Arturo Reyes, Hans K. Pew, Mark W. Lund, Michael Lines, Paul Moody, Sergei Voronov