Patents by Inventor Todd Zeilinger
Todd Zeilinger 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: 20230056544Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus is provided for a conveyor belt system. The apparatus includes a conveyor belt cleaner having an elongate support and a pair of mounts configured to position the elongate support to extend across a conveyor belt. The apparatus includes a cleaner blade configured to be operatively mounted to the elongate support and engage a conveyor belt. The apparatus further includes a sensor configured to detect at least one characteristic of the elongate support as the elongate support vibrates during conveyor belt operation. A processor of the apparatus is configured to use the at least one characteristic of the elongate support to predict at least one property of the cleaner blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: Brett E. DeVries, Todd A. Zeilinger, Kurt Alan Dykema, David Adrian Moelker
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Patent number: 11440745Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus is provided for a conveyor belt system. The apparatus includes a conveyor belt cleaner having an elongate support and a pair of mounts configured to position the elongate support to extend across a conveyor belt. The apparatus includes a cleaner blade configured to be operatively mounted to the elongate support and engage a conveyor belt. The apparatus further includes a sensor configured to detect at least one characteristic of the elongate support as the elongate support vibrates during conveyor belt operation. A processor of the apparatus is configured to use the at least one characteristic of the elongate support to predict at least one property of the cleaner blade.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Flexible Steel Lacing CompanyInventors: Brett E. DeVries, Todd A. Zeilinger, Kurt Alan Dykema, David Adrian Moelker
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Publication number: 20210179362Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus is provided for a conveyor belt system. The apparatus includes a conveyor belt cleaner having an elongate support and a pair of mounts configured to position the elongate support to extend across a conveyor belt. The apparatus includes a cleaner blade configured to be operatively mounted to the elongate support and engage a conveyor belt. The apparatus further includes a sensor configured to detect at least one characteristic of the elongate support as the elongate support vibrates during conveyor belt operation. A processor of the apparatus is configured to use the at least one characteristic of the elongate support to predict at least one property of the cleaner blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Brett E. DeVries, Todd A. Zeilinger, Kurt Alan Dykema, David Adrian Moelker
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Patent number: 10836585Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus is provided for a conveyor belt system. The apparatus includes a conveyor belt cleaner having an elongate support and a pair of mounts configured to position the elongate support to extend across a conveyor belt. The apparatus includes a cleaner blade configured to be operatively mounted to the elongate support and engage a conveyor belt. The apparatus further includes a sensor configured to detect at least one characteristic of the elongate support as the elongate support vibrates during conveyor belt operation. A processor of the apparatus is configured to use the at least one characteristic of the elongate support to predict at least one property of the cleaner blade.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Flexible Steel Lacing CompanyInventors: Brett E. DeVries, Todd A. Zeilinger, Kurt Alan Dykema, David Adrian Moelker
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Patent number: 10493864Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat bottom coupled to a floor to move relative to the floor and a seat back coupled to the seat bottom to move relative to the seat bottom.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLCInventors: Dale J. Frye, Jeffery T. Bonk, Matthew Shinew, Todd Zeilinger
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Patent number: 10427553Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back coupled to the seat bottom to extend away from the seat bottom. The seat back includes a backrest an a headrest coupled to the backrest to locate the backrest between the headrest and the seat bottom.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Faurecia Automotive Seating, LLCInventors: Jeffery T. Bonk, Dale J. Frye, Jared A. Judson, Timothy J. Moulton, Todd Zeilinger, Matthew Shinew
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Publication number: 20190193946Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus is provided for a conveyor belt system. The apparatus includes a conveyor belt cleaner having an elongate support and a pair of mounts configured to position the elongate support to extend across a conveyor belt. The apparatus includes a cleaner blade configured to be operatively mounted to the elongate support and engage a conveyor belt. The apparatus further includes a sensor configured to detect at least one characteristic of the elongate support as the elongate support vibrates during conveyor belt operation. A processor of the apparatus is configured to use the at least one characteristic of the elongate support to predict at least one property of the cleaner blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Brett E. DeVries, Todd A. Zeilinger, Kurt Alan Dykema, David Adrian Moelker
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Publication number: 20180264975Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back coupled to the seat bottom to extend away from the seat bottom. The seat back includes a backrest an a headrest coupled to the backrest to locate the backrest between the headrest and the seat bottom.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Jeffery T. BONK, Dale J. FRYE, Jared A. JUDSON, Timothy J. MOULTON, Todd ZEILINGER, Matthew SHINEW
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Patent number: 9743758Abstract: An improved worksurface for home and office furniture constructions. The improved worksurface generally includes a plurality of vertical openings disposed along at least a portion of the periphery of the worksurface, where the vertical openings are adapted to support removable and interchangeable accessories. The accessories can include shelving units, support stands, storage baskets, swivel arms, docking cradles, and display mounts, for example, each being positionable at multiple locations along the periphery of the worksurface. The vertical openings are optionally disposed within a recessed portion extending adjacent a rear edge of the worksurface. In use, a user can reposition the accessories as desired, providing enhanced flexibility and customization over existing constructions.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Haworth, Inc.Inventors: Ross S. Johnson, Duane Danz, Bryan R. Gingrich, Dave Emery, Todd Zeilinger
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Publication number: 20170166087Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat bottom coupled to a floor to move relative to the floor and a seat back coupled to the seat bottom to move relative to the seat bottom.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Dale J. Frye, Jeffery T. Bonk, Matthew Shinew, Todd Zeilinger
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Publication number: 20170065076Abstract: An improved worksurface for home and office furniture constructions. The improved worksurface generally includes a plurality of vertical openings disposed along at least a portion of the periphery of the worksurface, where the vertical openings are adapted to support removable and interchangeable accessories. The accessories can include shelving units, support stands, storage baskets, swivel arms, docking cradles, and display mounts, for example, each being positionable at multiple locations along the periphery of the worksurface. The vertical openings are optionally disposed within a recessed portion extending adjacent a rear edge of the worksurface. In use, a user can reposition the accessories as desired, providing enhanced flexibility and customization over existing constructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Ross S. Johnson, Duane Danz, Bryan R. Gingrich, Dave Emery, Todd Zeilinger
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Patent number: 9526349Abstract: A cover for a mattress for supporting a patient is adapted to provide a generally smooth top surface over the mattress while still accommodating the movement of portions of the mattress or changes in thickness of the mattress, for example, when turning the patient.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Patrick Lafleche, Christopher Cate, Todd Zeilinger, Kent Douglas Pilcher, Stephen F. Peters, Michael T. Brubaker, Manikantan Seshradinathan, David Allen Dunlap, Ryan Ross
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Patent number: 9516945Abstract: An improved worksurface for home and office furniture constructions. The improved worksurface generally includes a plurality of vertical openings disposed along at least a portion of the periphery of the worksurface, where the vertical openings are adapted to support removable and interchangeable accessories. The accessories can include shelving units, support stands, storage baskets, swivel arms, docking cradles, and display mounts, for example, each being positionable at multiple locations along the periphery of the worksurface. The vertical openings are optionally disposed within a recessed portion extending adjacent a rear edge of the worksurface. In use, a user can reposition the accessories as desired, providing enhanced flexibility and customization over existing constructions.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Haworth, Inc.Inventors: Ross S. Johnson, Duane Danz, Bryan R. Gingrich, Dave Emery, Todd Zeilinger
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Publication number: 20160213145Abstract: An improved worksurface for home and office furniture constructions. The improved worksurface generally includes a plurality of vertical openings disposed along at least a portion of the periphery of the worksurface, where the vertical openings are adapted to support removable and interchangeable accessories. The accessories can include shelving units, support stands, storage baskets, swivel arms, docking cradles, and display mounts, for example, each being positionable at multiple locations along the periphery of the worksurface. The vertical openings are optionally disposed within a recessed portion extending adjacent a rear edge of the worksurface. In use, a user can reposition the accessories as desired, providing enhanced flexibility and customization over existing constructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Ross S. Johnson, Duane Danz, Bryan R. Gingrich, Dave Emery, Todd Zeilinger
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Patent number: 9347701Abstract: An elongated spine extends vertically within a refrigerated cabinet, freezer cabinet, or doors and includes ductwork for the transmission of fluids within the spine as well as operating power and/or electrical control or data signals. The spine includes a mounting channel having inwardly extending edges. Modules mate with the spine for the physical mounting of the modules at any desired location within the continuously extending channel and are provided with a flange which fits within the spine and mounts the module in a cantilevered fashion to the refrigerator. Such construction facilitates the distribution of fluids, such as hot or cold air within the refrigerator, and the manufacturing of a refrigerator by providing a readily attached spine and allowing modular construction of a refrigerator with infinite adjustability for the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: James W. Kendall, Todd A. Zeilinger
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Publication number: 20140373279Abstract: A cover for a mattress for supporting a patient is adapted to provide a generally smooth top surface over the mattress while still accommodating the movement of portions of the mattress or changes in thickness of the mattress, for example, when turning the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Patrick Lafleche, Christopher Cate, Todd Zeilinger, Kent Douglas Pilchner, Stephen F. Peters, Michael T. Brubaker, Manikantan Seshradinathan, David Allen Dunlap, Ryan Ross
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Publication number: 20130249361Abstract: An elongated spine extends vertically within a refrigerated cabinet, freezer cabinet, or doors and includes ductwork for the transmission of fluids within the spine as well as operating power and/or electrical control or data signals. The spine includes a mounting channel having inwardly extending edges. Modules mate with the spine for the physical mounting of the modules at any desired location within the continuously extending channel and are provided with a flange which fits within the spine and mounts the module in a cantilevered fashion to the refrigerator. Such construction facilitates the distribution of fluids, such as hot or cold air within the refrigerator, and the manufacturing of a refrigerator by providing a readily attached spine and allowing modular construction of a refrigerator with infinite adjustability for the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: JAMES W. KENDALL, TODD A. ZEILINGER
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Patent number: 8453476Abstract: An elongated spine extends vertically within a refrigerated cabinet, freezer cabinet, or doors and includes ductwork for the transmission of fluids within the spine as well as operating power and/or electrical control or data signals. The spine includes a mounting channel having inwardly extending edges. Modules mate with the spine for the physical mounting of the modules at any desired location within the continuously extending channel and are provided with a flange which fits within the spine and mounts the module in a cantilevered fashion to the refrigerator. Such construction facilitates the distribution of fluids, such as hot or cold air within the refrigerator, and the manufacturing of a refrigerator by providing a readily attached spine and allowing modular construction of a refrigerator with infinite adjustability for the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: James W. Kendall, Todd A. Zeilinger
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Patent number: 8193903Abstract: A method of associating a transmitter and a receiver in a supplemental remote control system for materials handling vehicles includes initiating a power on sequence to enable a vehicle for operation, the vehicle having a receiver for receiving wirelessly transmitted travel commands, and pairing and synchronizing the receiver and a corresponding vehicle controller to a select one of a plurality of wireless remote control devices. Pairing mode confidence signals are received at the vehicle receiver, wherein each pairing mode confidence signal provides a transmitter identification that uniquely identifies a corresponding wireless remote control device within range of the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2011Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: James V. Kraimer, Jay G. Pollack, Timothy A. Wellman, Eric Jensen, Monty Crabill, Kurt Dykema, Paul Duckworth, Todd A. Zeilinger
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Patent number: D904073Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2020Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Todd Zeilinger, Kent Douglas Pilcher, Stephen F. Peters, Michael T. Brubaker, Manikantan Seshadrinathan, David Allen Dunlap, Patrick Lafleche