Patents by Inventor Richard Mohring
Richard Mohring 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: 11820268Abstract: A lumbar adjuster for use in a vehicle seat and including a wire frame, a lumbar mat, an adjustment mechanism, and an arbor. The wire frame configured to be fixed to a backrest and including a first lateral portion, a second lateral portion and a transverse portion extending therebetween. The lumbar mat configured to face towards a backrest cushion when the lumbar adjuster is assembled to the vehicle seat. The adjustment mechanism connected to and configured to move along the first and second lateral portions and including a lever arm and a gear train operatively connected to and operable to articulate the lever arm to move a portion of the lumbar mat towards and away from the backrest cushion. The arbor connected to the transverse portion of the wire frame and the adjustment mechanism to fix the adjustment mechanism relative to the transverse portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, CoburgInventors: Leo Ioppolo, Richard Mohr, III, Matthew Sinke
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Publication number: 20230322137Abstract: A lumbar adjuster for use in a vehicle seat and including a wire frame, a lumbar mat, an adjustment mechanism, and an arbor. The wire frame configured to be fixed to a backrest and including a first lateral portion, a second lateral portion and a transverse portion extending therebetween. The lumbar mat configured to face towards a backrest cushion when the lumbar adjuster is assembled to the vehicle seat. The adjustment mechanism connected to and configured to move along the first and second lateral portions and including a lever arm and a gear train operatively connected to and operable to articulate the lever arm to move a portion of the lumbar mat towards and away from the backrest cushion. The arbor connected to the transverse portion of the wire frame and the adjustment mechanism to fix the adjustment mechanism relative to the transverse portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, CoburgInventors: Leo IOPPOLO, Richard MOHR, III, Matthew SINKE
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Publication number: 20080032166Abstract: An arrangement for generating hydrogen gas utilizes differential pressure to transport fuel and spent fuel components without requiring an electrically powered fuel delivery pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventors: Steven Amendola, Richard Mohring, Phillip Petillo, Keith Fennimore
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Publication number: 20070271844Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating hydrogen gas using a catalyst or reagent and a boron hydride compound. The preferred hydrogen generation system includes a fuel cartridge and a hydrogen generation system balance of plant (BOP) module. Solid fuel is stored in individual fuel packets in a fuel chamber, and converted into a fuel solution. Fuel is pumped to a reactor where it produces hydrogen and borate. The hydrogen and borate product exit the reactor and are deposited in a hydrogen separation chamber separated from the fuel chamber by a moveable partition. Hydrogen is separated by a membrane and exits the generator. As fuel is consumed, the movable partition is disposed toward the fuel chamber and the borate product is deposited on one side of the movable partition. The controls are preferably contained in the BOP module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2007Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: Richard Mohring, Keith Fennimore
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Publication number: 20070148508Abstract: Purge systems and methods are disclosed for flushing unreacted materials and byproducts from a reactor. In one embodiment, the reactor houses a hydrogen generation catalyst and the system comprises a hydrogen generation fuel cartridge containing a reservoir that stores water which may be recovered from the exhaust of a fuel cell. The reservoir may comprise a flexible bladder or a piston-type configuration. Water is delivered from the reservoir to flush the reactor of any residual fuel and/or byproducts.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Peter Rezac, Oren Bernstein, Jeff Baldic, Richard Mohring, William Skrivan, Ronald Rezac
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Publication number: 20070084115Abstract: A packaging system and method are disclosed for delivering a solid fuel component in pre-measured quantities for hydrogen generation. Each quantity may be contained in a sealed pack or in a plurality of packs connected in series for indexing through a solid fuel dispenser. The solid fuel may be a boron hydride that is stored in its dry form and mixed with a liquid, as needed. The liquid may include water. The solid fuel component may be provided in various forms, including granules, pellets and powder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventors: Grant Berry, Ian Eason, Keith Fennimore, Leonard Hesse, Thomas Hesse, Richard Mohring
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Publication number: 20070081939Abstract: A packaging system and method are disclosed for delivering a solid fuel component in pre-measured quantities for hydrogen generation. Each quantity may be contained in a sealed blister pack or in a plurality of blister packs connected in series for indexing through a solid fuel dispenser. The solid fuel may be a metal borohydride that is stored in its dry form and mixed with a liquid, as needed. The liquid may include water. The solid fuel component may be provided in various forms, including granules, pellets and powder.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2005Publication date: April 12, 2007Inventors: Grant Berry, Ian Eason, Keith Fennimore, Leonard Hesse, Thomas Hesse, Richard Mohring
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Publication number: 20070062115Abstract: A hydrogen generation fuel cartridge system which can be removably connected to a fuel cell power module is disclosed. The removable hydrogen generation fuel cartridge comprises a fuel storage module and a hydrogen generation system balance of plant (BOP) that is interchangeable with each module. All controls are preferably contained in the BOP. A heat exchanger may be employed to control the temperature of the cartridge and components such as the reaction chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventors: Grant Berry, Keith Fennimore, Richard Mohring, Richard Rodican
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Publication number: 20070042244Abstract: Hybrid systems and methods for managing hydrogen system pressure and providing continuous electrical power during startup and hydrogen flow transients in an electrical power system are disclosed. The hybrid systems of the present invention comprise a hydrogen gas generator, an electricity producing hydrogen consuming device, and an auxiliary power source wherein the auxiliary power source is capable of storing energy produced by hydrogen produced by the generator, and the electricity producing hydrogen consuming device and the auxiliary power source are connected in parallel to an energy consuming device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2006Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventors: John Spallone, Ian Eason, Richard Mohring, Keith Fennimore, Michael Kelly
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Publication number: 20070011251Abstract: A fuel cell power system including a removable hydrogen generation fuel cartridge module and method are disclosed. The fuel cell power system incorporates one or more of the following elements: a) a mechanism for fuel regulation which may be controlled by an auxiliary module; b) a means for heat exchange in communication with the reactor and/or the fuel cartridge body; c) an air filter for the incoming oxidant gas feed to the power module; d) a means to transfer mechanical energy from the power module to the fuel cartridge; and e) a means for heat exchange.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2005Publication date: January 11, 2007Inventors: Kevin McNamara, Richard Mohring, Keith Fennimore, Grant Berry, Paul Sabin, Peter Rezac, Jeff Baldic, William Brown, Paul Osenar
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Publication number: 20060236606Abstract: A system for generating hydrogen gas utilizes a volume exchange housing for the storage of a fuel material that reacts to generate hydrogen gas and a hydrogen separation chamber. The system includes a gas permeable membrane or membranes that allow hydrogen gas to pass through the membrane while preventing aqueous solutions from passing therethrough. The system is orientation independent. A throttle valve is also used to self regulate the reaction generating the hydrogen gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2006Publication date: October 26, 2006Inventors: Michael Strizki, Richard Mohring
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Publication number: 20060225350Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for monitoring at least two system parameters (such as system temperature or pressure, or system pressure at two different locations) of a hydrogen generation system and controlling hydrogen generation from a fuel solution. The system comprises a hydrogen generator having a fuel chamber for a liquid fuel, a reactor chamber where the fuel undergoes a reaction to produce hydrogen, and at least two sensors in communication with the reactor chamber, the sensors measuring at least two system parameters of the hydrogen generator. The methods include control sequences for controlling the fuel flow rate to the reactor based on the sensed parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2006Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventors: John Spallone, Richard Mohring, Ian Eason, Robert Molter, Grant Berry, Keith Fennimore
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Publication number: 20060196112Abstract: Solid self-stabilized borohydride fuel compositions, fuel cartridges, related methods of preparation and hydrogen generation are provided. The fuel compositions comprise mixtures of at least one borohydride salt with a cation selected from the group consisting of alkali metal cations, alkaline earth metal cations, aluminum cation, zinc cation, and ammonium cation, preferably sodium borohydride, and at least one hydroxide salt with a cation selected from the group consisting of alkali metal cations, alkaline earth metal cations, aluminum cation, zinc cation, and ammonium cation, preferably sodium hydroxide.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2005Publication date: September 7, 2006Inventors: Grant Berry, Jason Brady, Ian Eason, Keith Fennimore, Thomas Hesse, Kevin McNamara, Richard Mohring, Ying Wu
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Publication number: 20060021279Abstract: The present invention relates to an improvement in a system for the generation of hydrogen by contacting an aqueous solution of a metal hydride salt with a hydrogen generation catalyst. In particular, the present invention relates to the incorporation within the system of a recycle line of water condensed from the fluid product to the feed line to be contacted with the catalyst. The internal recycle line permits the use of a more concentrated solution of metal hydride as it is diluted by the recycle line prior to contact with the catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2005Publication date: February 2, 2006Inventors: Richard Mohring, Michael Strizki
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Publication number: 20050268555Abstract: A hydrogen generation system includes a fuel container, a spent fuel container, a catalyst system and a control system for generating hydrogen in a manner which provides for a compact and efficient construction while producing hydrogen from a reaction involving a hydride solution such as sodium borohydride.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2005Publication date: December 8, 2005Inventors: Steven Amendola, Phillip Petillo, Stephen Petillo, Richard Mohring
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Publication number: 20050238573Abstract: A system is disclosed for hydrogen generation based on hydrolysis of solid chemical hydrides with the capability of controlled startup and stop characteristics wherein regulation of acid concentration, acid feed rate, or a combination of both control the rate of hydrogen generation. The system comprises a first chamber for storing a solid chemical hydride and a second chamber for storing an acidic reagent. The solid chemical hydride is a solid metal borohydride having the general formula MBH4, where M is selected from the group consisting of alkali metal cations, alkaline earth metal cations, aluminum cation, zinc cation, and ammonium cation. The acidic reagent may comprise inorganic acids such as the mineral acids hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, and phosphoric acid, and organic acids such as acetic acid, formic acid, maleic acid, citric acid, and tartaric acid, or mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2005Publication date: October 27, 2005Inventors: Qinglin Zhang, Richard Mohring, Ying Wu
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Patent number: 5043528Abstract: A spring finger EMI gasket is disclosed in which portions of its finger parts are so formed that they can be completely flattened with negligible permanent set. Thus when used in a seam, they can be flattened to provide broad are a metal-to-metal contact for low electrical impedance across the seam, while at the same time serving as a positive mechanical stop. In its preferred embodiment, when the seam is disassembled, the tips of the finger parts press firmly against one of the surfaces of the seam so as to resist snagging, a frequent cause of damage to spring fingers.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1989Date of Patent: August 27, 1991Inventor: Richard Mohr
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Patent number: D608060Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Inventors: James Stamos, Robert Tolve, Richard Mohr, Somboon Tepnarumit