Patents by Inventor Rodney Lewis
Rodney Lewis 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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Publication number: 20240104591Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for agricultural data intelligence. Data from multiple subscribers (growers and marketers) are aggregated to provide market intelligence to the subscribers. Data and insights are presented in a dashboard format that is intuitive and facilitates ease of use. To prevent data leakage, data anonymization and aggregation processes are implemented.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Brent Lewis, Steve Maxwell, Justin Machell, Rodney Rose
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Publication number: 20240059222Abstract: Step apparatuses that removably couple to a door latch element (e.g., a U-shaped striker element) of a vehicle are described. A step apparatus may include a hook element that enables the step apparatus to hang from a door latch element in a vehicle door well. A step apparatus may also be able to extend through a door latch element such that the step apparatus may couple to the door latch element in an upright position. A step apparatus may include one or more than one step structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Rodney Lewis
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Publication number: 20230339405Abstract: A step apparatus that removably couples to a door latch element of a door well of a vehicle is disclosed. The step apparatus can include a load-supporting step structure, an elongated support element, and an axle structure rotatably coupling the load-supporting step structure to the elongated support element. The elongated support element can include a hook-shaped element configured to removably couple to the door latch element of the door well of a vehicle. The load-supporting step structure is configured to support the weight of a person when standing on the load-supporting step structure while the step apparatus is removably coupled to the door latch element, enabling the person to reach the roof of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Rodney Lewis, Mark Schulte
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Patent number: 11745664Abstract: Step apparatuses that removably couple to a door latch element (e.g., a U-shaped striker element) of a vehicle are described. A step apparatus may include a hook element that enables the step apparatus to hang from a door latch element in a vehicle door well. A step apparatus may also be able to extend through a door latch element such that the step apparatus may couple to the door latch element in an upright position. A step apparatus may include one or more than one step structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Pride Manufacturing Company, LLCInventor: Rodney Lewis
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Publication number: 20210253028Abstract: Step apparatuses that removably couple to a door latch element (e.g., a U-shaped striker element) of a vehicle are described. A step apparatus may include a hook element that enables the step apparatus to hang from a door latch element in a vehicle door well. A step apparatus may also be able to extend through a door latch element such that the step apparatus may couple to the door latch element in an upright position. A step apparatus may include one or more than one step structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: Moki Doorstep Corp.Inventor: Rodney Lewis
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Patent number: 11007943Abstract: Step apparatuses that removably couple to a door latch element (e.g., a U-shaped striker element) of a vehicle are described. A step apparatus may include a hook element that enables the step apparatus to hang from a door latch element in a vehicle door well. A step apparatus may also be able to extend through a door latch element such that the step apparatus may couple to the door latch element in an upright position. A step apparatus may include one or more than one step structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Moki Doorstep Corp.Inventor: Rodney Lewis
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Publication number: 20200399908Abstract: Provided is an adjustable magnetic coupler 10 for operatively and removably attaching cladding 20 to a ferromagnetic surface 12.5, the coupler 10 including a first body 12 including a first magnetised element 12.3 for attaching to the ferromagnetic surface 12.5, the first body 12 operatively associated with a second body 14 which includes a second magnetised element 14.4 configured for magnetically attaching to an article of cladding 20 to be attached to the ferromagnetic surface 12.5 via the coupler 10. Also included is an adjustor 16 for selectively adjusting the distance between the first and second elements to adjust a separation between said cladding and the ferromagnetic surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2018Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Philip Rodney LEWIS
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Patent number: 10538683Abstract: A roofing material comprising a substrate constructed at least in part of a carbon fiber material and a weather-resistant or water-proof coating affixed or applied to the substrate. Aesthetic or reflective materials may be applied to the exposed portion of said roofing material. The substrate may include woven and/or nonwoven fibers. The substrate may comprise a single layer or two or more layers of carbon-fiber material laminated by one or more binding layer. In addition, the present roofing material may include a bonding agent or primer for promoting adhesion between one or more carbon fiber substrate layers and/or a carbon fiber substrate layer and the weather-resistant or water-proof coating.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2015Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: TAMKO Building Products LLCInventor: Rodney Lewis
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Patent number: 10486676Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling a vehicle system including an engine that is selectively shut-down during engine idle-stop conditions, the vehicle system further including a hydraulically actuated transmission component. One example method comprises, during an idle-stop engine shut-down, adjusting a hydraulic actuation of the transmission component to adjust drag torque on the engine to stop the engine.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alex O'Connor Gibson, Roger Lyle Huffmaster, Peter John Grutter, Felix Nedorezov, Rodney Lewis Lopez
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Patent number: 10415248Abstract: A roofing shingle comprising a base mat having a tab portion covered with granules and a headlap portion covered with a mask or film layer. An asphalt-based coating is applied to at least a top surface of the base mat. The film layer is adhered to the asphalt-based coating applied to the headlap portion and the granules are adhered to the asphalt-based coating applied to the tab portion. The film layer is adapted for preventing granules from adhering to the headlap portion of the base mat and, as such, the headlap portion may be substantially free from any granules adhered thereto. A method for manufacturing a roofing shingle is also provided wherein granules that are not adhered to the tab portion of one shingle may be collected and reapplied the tab portion of another shingle.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: TAMKO Building Products LLCInventors: David C. Humphreys, Thomas M. King, Rodney Lewis
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Publication number: 20190031107Abstract: Step apparatuses that removably couple to a door latch element (e.g., a U-shaped striker element) of a vehicle are described. A step apparatus may include a hook element that enables the step apparatus to hang from a door latch element in a vehicle door well. A step apparatus may also be able to extend through a door latch element such that the step apparatus may couple to the door latch element in an upright position. A step apparatus may include one or more than one step structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Applicant: Moki Doorstep Corp.Inventor: Rodney Lewis
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Patent number: 10155479Abstract: Step apparatuses that removably couple to a door latch element (e.g., a U-shaped striker element) of a vehicle are described. A step apparatus may include a hook element that enables the step apparatus to hang from a door latch element in a vehicle door well. A step apparatus may also be able to extend through a door latch element such that the step apparatus may couple to the door latch element in an upright position. A step apparatus may include one or more than one step structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Moki Doorstep Corp.Inventor: Rodney Lewis
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Publication number: 20180194290Abstract: Step apparatuses that removably couple to a door latch element (e.g., a U-shaped striker element) of a vehicle are described. A step apparatus may include a hook element that enables the step apparatus to hang from a door latch element in a vehicle door well. A step apparatus may also be able to extend through a door latch element such that the step apparatus may couple to the door latch element in an upright position. A step apparatus may include one or more than one step structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: Moki Doorstep Corp.Inventor: Rodney Lewis
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Publication number: 20170341637Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling a vehicle system including an engine that is selectively shut-down during engine idle-stop conditions, the vehicle system further including a hydraulically actuated transmission component. One example method comprises, during an idle-stop engine shut-down, adjusting a hydraulic actuation of the transmission component to adjust drag torque on the engine to stop the engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Alex O`Connor Gibson, Roger Lyle Huffmaster, Peter John Grutter, Felix Nedorezov, Rodney Lewis Lopez
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Patent number: 9764726Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling a vehicle system including an engine that is selectively shut-down during engine idle-stop conditions, the vehicle system further including a hydraulically actuated transmission component. One example method comprises, during an idle-stop engine shut-down, adjusting a hydraulic actuation of the transmission component to adjust drag torque on the engine to stop the engine.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2009Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alex O'Connor Gibson, Roger Lyle Huffmaster, Peter John Grutter, Felix Nedorezov, Rodney Lewis Lopez
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Publication number: 20150259919Abstract: A roofing material comprising a substrate constructed at least in part of a carbon fiber material and a weather-resistant or water-proof coating affixed or applied to the substrate. Aesthetic or reflective materials may be applied to the exposed portion of said roofing material. The substrate may include woven and/or nonwoven fibers. The substrate may comprise a single layer or two or more layers of carbon-fiber material laminated by one or more binding layer. In addition, the present roofing material may include a bonding agent or primer for promoting adhesion between one or more carbon fiber substrate layers and/or a carbon fiber substrate layer and the weather-resistant or water-proof coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventor: Rodney Lewis
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Publication number: 20140259820Abstract: A roofing shingle comprising a base mat having a tab portion covered with granules and a headlap portion covered with a mask or film layer. An asphalt-based coating is applied to at least a top surface of the base mat. The film layer is adhered to the asphalt-based coating applied to the headlap portion and the granules are adhered to the asphalt-based coating applied to the tab portion. The film layer is adapted for preventing granules from adhering to the headlap portion of the base mat and, as such, the headlap portion may be substantially free from any granules adhered thereto. A method for manufacturing a roofing shingle is also provided wherein granules that are not adhered to the tab portion of one shingle may be collected and reapplied the tab portion of another shingle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: TAMKO Building Products, Inc.Inventors: David C. Humphreys, Thomas M. King, Rodney Lewis
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Publication number: 20100174460Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling a vehicle system including an engine that is selectively shut-down during engine idle-stop conditions, the vehicle system further including a hydraulically actuated transmission component. One example method comprises, during an idle-stop engine shut-down, adjusting a hydraulic actuation of the transmission component to adjust drag torque on the engine to stop the engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alex O'Connor Gibson, Roger Lyle Huffmaster, Peter John Grutter, Felix Nedorezov, Rodney Lewis Lopez
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Patent number: D334113Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1991Date of Patent: March 23, 1993Assignee: Slim Fast Foods CompanyInventors: Rodney Lewis, John Watson