Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Horst
Thomas A. Horst 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: 11226259Abstract: A test fixture for securing a test article is disclosed. The test fixture includes a frame, an upper grip, at least one heat shield, a cooling assembly, and insulation. The frame defines an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion of the frame is releasably mounted to a vibration device. The upper grip is connected to the upper portion of the frame and the lower grip is connected to the lower portion of the frame. The heat shield is positioned to insulate at least one of the upper grip and the lower grip. The upper grip is configured to secure an upper portion of the test article along an upper interface. The lower grip is configured to secure a lower portion of the test article along a lower interface. The cooling assembly transports a cooling medium across at least one of the upper interface and the lower interface.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: David Mitchell Anderson, Aydin Akdeniz, Blake A. Bertrand, Perry Thomas Horst
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Patent number: 10972696Abstract: A reflective cover for a flat panel display includes a surface which is both reflective and transmissive. The cover includes a perimeter frame which is configured to couple to the surface around a perimeter of the surface. The perimeter frame further includes an engagement device. The engagement device is attached to the perimeter frame. The engagement device is configured to engage with a mounting bracket. A blackout shroud is coupled to the perimeter frame to form an opening. The opening is sized so that during mounting, the flat panel display is inserted into the opening and the engagement device engages with the mounting bracket. In operation, when the flat panel display is in an on state images displayed thereon are visible through the surface and when the flat panel display is in an off state a reflection is provided from the surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: ELECTRIC MIRROR, LLCInventors: James V. Mischel, Jr., Thomas A Horst
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Publication number: 20190257712Abstract: A test fixture for securing a test article is disclosed. The test fixture includes a frame, an upper grip, at least one heat shield, a cooling assembly, and insulation. The frame defines an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion of the frame is releasably mounted to a vibration device. The upper grip is connected to the upper portion of the frame and the lower grip is connected to the lower portion of the frame. The heat shield is positioned to insulate at least one of the upper grip and the lower grip. The upper grip is configured to secure an upper portion of the test article along an upper interface. The lower grip is configured to secure a lower portion of the test article along a lower interface. The cooling assembly transports a cooling medium across at least one of the upper interface and the lower interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: David Mitchell Anderson, Aydin Akdeniz, Blake A. Bertrand, Perry Thomas Horst
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Patent number: 10324000Abstract: A test fixture for securing a test article is disclosed. The test fixture comprises a frame, an upper grip, a lower grip, a tensioner assembly, and a cooling assembly. The frame defines an upper portion and a lower portion, where the lower portion of the frame is configured to be releasably mounted to a vibration device. The upper grip is connected to the upper portion of the frame and the lower grip is connected to the lower portion of the frame. The upper grip is configured to secure an upper portion of the test article along an upper interface, and the lower grip is configured to secure a lower portion of the test article along a lower interface. The tensioner assembly is located at the upper portion of the test fixture. The cooling assembly transports a cooling medium across at least one of the upper interface and the lower interface.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: David Mitchell Anderson, Aydin Akdeniz, Blake A. Bertrand, Perry Thomas Horst
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Patent number: 10272852Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a vehicle body having a trunk and an inner lining fastened to the body and delimiting the trunk. A functional component, such as a warning triangle and/or a first-aid box, is secured to the vehicle body within the trunk. In particular, the functional component is fastened between the body and the inner lining in a holding position.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Thilo Schaefer, Thomas Horst
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Patent number: 10137648Abstract: A method for placing material for a composite part. A roller may be positioned relative to a material delivery structure in which the roller is associated with an end of the material delivery structure. A material delivery structure may be moved relative to a mold. A plurality of lengths of material may be moved towards a roller associated with an end of the material delivery structure. The plurality of lengths of material may be placed on the mold with the roller.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Samuel Francis Pedigo, Perry Thomas Horst, Brice Aaron Johnson
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Publication number: 20180172549Abstract: A test fixture for securing a test article is disclosed. The test fixture comprises a frame, an upper grip, a lower grip, a tensioner assembly, and a cooling assembly. The frame defines an upper portion and a lower portion, where the lower portion of the frame is configured to be releasably mounted to a vibration device. The upper grip is connected to the upper portion of the frame and the lower grip is connected to the lower portion of the frame. The upper grip is configured to secure an upper portion of the test article along an upper interface, and the lower grip is configured to secure a lower portion of the test article along a lower interface. The tensioner assembly is located at the upper portion of the test fixture. The cooling assembly transports a cooling medium across at least one of the upper interface and the lower interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: David Mitchell Anderson, Aydin Akdeniz, Blake A. Bertrand, Perry Thomas Horst
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Patent number: 9868406Abstract: A one-piece interior trim panel for a motor vehicle and method of manufacture is disclosed which includes a trim section configured to face the vehicle interior and a handle section that is arranged on the trim section such that a handle cavity is formed in the interior trim panel. The handle section features a recess that points in the vertical direction and through which a person can reach behind the rear side of a segment of the trim section. The present disclosure furthermore concerns a method for manufacturing such an interior trim panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Thomas Horst, Michael Silz
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Publication number: 20160375841Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a vehicle body having a trunk and an inner lining fastened to the body and delimiting the trunk. A functional component, such as a warning triangle and/or a first-aid box, is secured to the vehicle body within the trunk. In particular, the functional component is fastened between the body and the inner lining in a holding position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Thilo SCHAEFER, Thomas HORST
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Patent number: 9415725Abstract: A load compartment arrangement for a vehicle is disclosed. The load compartment arrangement includes a board device with a loading board having a flap section pivotably connected to one another. The flap section assumes an upper position such that the loading board is in a low position. Conversely, the flap section assumes a lower position such that the loading board is a high position. The load compartment arrangement includes at least one load compartment-fixed holding device for holding the flap section in the lower position. A basic body of the flap section supports itself in the holding device and is secured in a direction directed towards the load compartment floor in a positively joined manner when the flap section assumes the lower position.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Thomas Horst, Thilo Schaefer
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Publication number: 20160221276Abstract: A method for placing material for a composite part. A roller may be positioned relative to a material delivery structure in which the roller is associated with an end of the material delivery structure. A material delivery structure may be moved relative to a mold. A plurality of lengths of material may be moved towards a roller associated with an end of the material delivery structure. The plurality of lengths of material may be placed on the mold with the roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Samuel Francis Pedigo, Perry Thomas Horst, Brice Aaron Johnson
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Patent number: 9387807Abstract: A luggage compartment cover is disclosed for covering a luggage compartment of a vehicle. The luggage compartment cover features a rigid frame configured to be supported on a supporting surface of the vehicle. The luggage compartment cover includes a flexible sheet material fixed on and stretched by the frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2014Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Thomas Horst, Joerg Karger
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Publication number: 20160176362Abstract: A one-piece interior trim panel for a motor vehicle and method of manufacture is disclosed which includes a trim section configured to face the vehicle interior and a handle section that is arranged on the trim section such that a handle cavity is formed in the interior trim panel. The handle section features a recess that points in the vertical direction and through which a person can reach behind the rear side of a segment of the trim section. The present disclosure furthermore concerns a method for manufacturing such an interior trim panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Thomas HORST, Michael SILZ
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Patent number: 9308692Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising a material delivery structure, a roller, a first guide, and a second guide. The material delivery structure may be configured to receive a plurality of lengths of material. The roller may be configured to move between a first position and a second position relative to the material delivery structure. The first guide may be on a first side of the material delivery structure. The first guide may be configured to guide a first number of lengths of material in the plurality of lengths of material to the roller. The second guide may be on a second side of the material delivery structure. The second guide may be configured to guide a second number of lengths of material in the plurality of lengths of material to the roller.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2011Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Samuel Francis Pedigo, Perry Thomas Horst, Brice Aaron Johnson
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Publication number: 20150151685Abstract: A load compartment arrangement for a vehicle is disclosed. The load compartment arrangement includes a board device with a loading board having a flap section pivotably connected to one another. The flap section assumes an upper position such that the loading board is in a low position. Conversely, the flap section assumes a lower position such that the loading board is a high position. The load compartment arrangement includes at least one load compartment-fixed holding device for holding the flap section in the lower position. A basic body of the flap section supports itself in the holding device and is secured in a direction directed towards the load compartment floor in a positively joined manner when the flap section assumes the lower position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Thomas Horst, Thilo Schaefer
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Publication number: 20150102622Abstract: A luggage compartment cover is disclosed for covering a luggage compartment of a vehicle. The luggage compartment cover features a rigid frame configured to be supported on a supporting surface of the vehicle. The luggage compartment cover includes a flexible sheet material fixed on and stretched by the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Thomas Horst, Joerg Karger
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Publication number: 20130074663Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising a material delivery structure, a roller, a first guide, and a second guide. The material delivery structure may be configured to receive a plurality of lengths of material. The roller may be configured to move between a first position and a second position relative to the material delivery structure. The first guide may be on a first side of the material delivery structure. The first guide may be configured to guide a first number of lengths of material in the plurality of lengths of material to the roller. The second guide may be on a second side of the material delivery structure. The second guide may be configured to guide a second number of lengths of material in the plurality of lengths of material to the roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Samuel Francis Pedigo, Perry Thomas Horst, Brice Aaron Johnson
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Patent number: 7169786Abstract: The invention concerns substituted isoxazolines derivatives according to Formula (I): wherein X=CH?2#191, N—R7, S or O, R1, R2 and R3 are certain specific substituents, Pir is an optionally substituted piperidyl or piperazyl radical and R3 represents an optionally substituted aromatic homocyclic or heterocyclic ring system including a partially or completely hydrogenated hydrocarbon chain of maximum 6 atoms long with which the ring system is attached to the Pir radical and which may contain one or more heteroatoms selected from the group of O, N and S; a process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use as a medicine, in particular for the treatment of depression and/of anxiety and disorders of body weight. The compounds according to the invention have surprisingly been shown to have a serotonine (5-HT) reuptake inhibitor activity in combination with additional ?2-adrenoceptor antagonist activity and show a strong anti-depressant activity without being sedative.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2002Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Inventors: José Ignacio Andrés-Gil, Francisco Javier Fernández-Gadea, Manuel Jesús Alcázar-Vaca, José Maria Cid-Nuñez, Joaquin Pastor-Fernandez, Antonius Adrianus Hendrikus Petrus Megens, Godelieve Irma Christine Maria Heylen, Xavier Jean Michel Langlois, Margaretha Henrica Maria Bakker, Thomas Horst Wolfgang Steckler
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Publication number: 20060188879Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapy and diagnosis of depression. In particular this invention relates to the polypeptides as well as to the polynucleotides encoding these polypeptides, wherein said polypeptides are shown to play a central role in mediating the endocrine response to corticotropin releasing hormone. These polypeptides and polynucleotides are useful in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of depression.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2003Publication date: August 24, 2006Applicant: Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V.Inventors: Pieter Peeters, Hinrich Wilhelm Gohlmann, Sigrid Swagemakers, Stefan Kass, Thomas Horst Steckler, Frederik Fierens
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Publication number: 20040122037Abstract: The invention concerns substituted isoxazolines derivatives according to Formula (I): wherein X=CH?2#191, N—R7, S or O, R1, R2 and R3 are certain specific substituents, Pir is an optionally substituted piperidyl or piperazyl radical and R3 represents an optionally substituted aromatic homocyclic or heterocyclic ring system including a partially or completely hydrogenated hydrocarbon chain of maximum 6 atoms long with which the ring system is attached to the Pir radical and which may contain one or more heteroatoms selected from the group of O, N and S ; a process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use as a medicine, in particular for the treatment of depression and/of anxiety and disorders of body weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Jose Ignacio Andres-Gil, Francisco Javier Fernandez-Gadea, Manuel Jesus Alcazar-Vaca, Jose Maria Cid-Nunez, Joaquin Pastor-Fernandez, Antonius Adrianus Henrikus Petrus Megens, Godelieve Maria Heylen, Xavier Jean Michel Langlois, Margaretha Henrica Maria Bakker, Thomas Horst Wolfgang Steckler