Patents by Inventor William A. Schumacher
William A. Schumacher 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: 11890997Abstract: An antimicrobial interior component for a vehicle includes an interior component body having a contoured surface. The interior component also includes an antimicrobial jacket assembly having a first piece and a second piece coupled together and disposed over the contoured surface. The antimicrobial jacket assembly defines at least one touch surface disposed over the contoured surface of the interior component body. The first piece and the second piece each includes an antimicrobial metal material configured to prevent or minimize microbes from accumulating on the at least one touch surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Adam F. Gross, Janet C. Robincheck, William Schumacher, Nancy L. Johnson
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Publication number: 20220295798Abstract: An antimicrobial interior component for a vehicle includes an interior component body having a contoured surface. The interior component also includes an antimicrobial jacket assembly having a first piece and a second piece coupled together and disposed over the contoured surface. The antimicrobial jacket assembly defines at least one touch surface disposed over the contoured surface of the interior component body. The first piece and the second piece each includes an antimicrobial metal material configured to prevent or minimize microbes from accumulating on the at least one touch surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2021Publication date: September 22, 2022Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Adam F. GROSS, Janet C. ROBINCHECK, William SCHUMACHER, Nancy L. JOHNSON
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Patent number: 10611125Abstract: Disclosed herein is an article comprising a first metal layer; a second metal layer that is chemically different from the first metal layer; and a third metal layer disposed between the first metal layer and the second metal layer and contacting both the first metal layer and the second metal layer; where the third metal layer is chemically similar to either the first metal layer or the second metal layer; where at least two metal layers that are chemically similar are welded together through a clearance opening located in a metal layer that is not chemically similar to the at least two metal layers.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: David R. Petrucci, Robert N. Saje, William A. Schumacher, Matthew P. Simonin
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Publication number: 20180222150Abstract: Disclosed herein is an article comprising a first metal layer; a second metal layer that is chemically different from the first metal layer; and a third metal layer disposed between the first metal layer and the second metal layer and contacting both the first metal layer and the second metal layer; where the third metal layer is chemically similar to either the first metal layer or the second metal layer; where at least two metal layers that are chemically similar are welded together through a clearance opening located in a metal layer that is not chemically similar to the at least two metal layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: David R. Petrucci, Robert N. Saje, William A. Schumacher, Matthew P. Simonin
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Patent number: 9818502Abstract: A grounding element is provided. The grounding element includes a first portion including a first metal; a second portion including a second metal other than the first metal; and a fastening portion configured to receive a fastener to attach the grounding element to a body. The grounding element may be welded to a body of a vehicle and used to ground a vehicle electrical system.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: David R Petrucci, Harpal Singh, Louis Meli, Ahmed Khan, William A Schumacher
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Patent number: 9689418Abstract: A reduced-corrosion assembly includes a first and a second component joined by a fastener having a head and a body. A coating covers a section of the body. The assembly also includes a washer, a compression limiter, and a nut arranged on the first component and adapted to engage the fastener body to thereby tighten the assembly. When the assembly is tightened, the compression limiter is arranged on the fastener body between the first and second components, while the second component is arranged on the fastener body between the compression limiter and the washer. Furthermore, the washer is arranged on the fastener body between the fastener head and the second component, while the coating covers the body substantially up to where the nut engages the body such that corrosion of the assembly is limited or reduced. A vehicle employing the reduced-corrosion fastening system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: William A. Schumacher, Louis Meli, Shawn G. Quinn, Brian J. Schachermeyer, Milind S. Gandhi, David B. DeClerck
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Patent number: 9083089Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment of the invention, an electrical grounding device for dissimilar metals is provided. The device includes a body comprising adjacent first and second plate portions, the body including a first surface formed from a first metal and an opposite second surface formed from a second metal. The first plate portion is folded onto the second plate portion such that a portion of the first surface of the first plate portion contacts a portion of the first surface of the second plate portion. The first surface of the first plate portion is configured to couple to a first component formed from the first metal and the second surface of the second plate portion is configured to couple to a second component formed from the second metal, the body electrically coupling the first component and the second component to facilitate electrically connecting the first and second components.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: David R. Petrucci, Harpal Singh, Donald R. Seyerle, William A. Schumacher, Louis Meli
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Publication number: 20150014055Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment of the invention, an electrical grounding device for dissimilar metals is provided. The device includes a body comprising adjacent first and second plate portions, the body including a first surface formed from a first metal and an opposite second surface formed from a second metal. The first plate portion is folded onto the second plate portion such that a portion of the first surface of the first plate portion contacts a portion of the first surface of the second plate portion. The first surface of the first plate portion is configured to couple to a first component formed from the first metal and the second surface of the second plate portion is configured to couple to a second component formed from the second metal, the body electrically coupling the first component and the second component to facilitate electrically connecting the first and second components.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: David R. Petrucci, Harpal Singh, Donald R. Seyerle, William A. Schumacher, Louis Meli
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Patent number: 8871077Abstract: Methods of providing a corrosion-resistant plating on a steel bumper are provided. A galvanized zinc layer is deposited over a steel substrate. A plurality of nickel layers is deposited over the zinc layer. The plurality of zinc layers has at least a first porosity and a second porosity. A chrome layer is applied over the plurality of nickel layers. The porous nickel layer is immediately adjacent the chrome layer such that a stress applied to the chrome layer is distributed over the porous nickel layer. The porous nickel layer delocalizes a stress applied at an impact area to a dispersed area and the dispersed area is larger than the impact area.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Guangling Song, William A. Schumacher
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Patent number: 8808773Abstract: A process for treating a milled product to reduce microbial activity at a high confidence level is disclosed. A sterile ready to eat milled product at a high confidence of sterility is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Inventors: Glen Lester Weaver, Edith D. Akins-Lewenthal, Bradley T. Allen, Scott R. Baker, Dean Hoerning, Anthony E. Petersen, Richard William Schumacher, Benjamin Warren
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Publication number: 20130093199Abstract: Methods of providing a corrosion-resistant plating on a steel bumper are provided. A galvanized zinc layer is deposited over a steel substrate. A plurality of nickel layers is deposited over the zinc layer. The plurality of zinc layers has at least a first porosity and a second porosity. A chrome layer is applied over the plurality of nickel layers. The porous nickel layer is immediately adjacent the chrome layer such that a stress applied to the chrome layer is distributed over the porous nickel layer. The porous nickel layer delocalizes a stress applied at an impact area to a dispersed area and the dispersed area is larger than the impact area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Guangling Song, William A. Schumacher
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Publication number: 20120155988Abstract: A reduced-corrosion assembly includes a first and a second component joined by a fastener having a head and a body. A coating covers a section of the body. The assembly also includes a washer, a compression limiter, and a nut arranged on the first component and adapted to engage the fastener body to thereby tighten the assembly. When the assembly is tightened, the compression limiter is arranged on the fastener body between the first and second components, while the second component is arranged on the fastener body between the compression limiter and the washer. Furthermore, the washer is arranged on the fastener body between the fastener head and the second component, while the coating covers the body substantially up to where the nut engages the body such that corrosion of the assembly is limited or reduced. A vehicle employing the reduced-corrosion fastening system is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: William A. Schumacher, Louis Meli, Shawn G. Quinn, Brian J. Schachermeyer, Milind S. Gandhi, David B. DeClerck
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Publication number: 20110177216Abstract: A process for treating a milled product to reduce microbial activity at a high confidence level is disclosed. A sterile ready to eat milled product at a high confidence of sterility is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: CONAGRA FOODS FOOD INGREDIENTS COMPANY, INC.Inventors: GLEN LESTER WEAVER, Edith D. Akins-Lewenthal, Bradley T. Allen, Scott R. Baker, Dean Hoerning, Anthony E. Petersen, Richard William Schumacher, Benjamin Warren
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Publication number: 20060023037Abstract: An ink cartridge for insertion into a cartridge holder has an ink supply tube coupled therewith for delivering ink to the cartridge from a remote source, and a clamping device on said cartridge is operable to open the supply tube when the cartridge is introduced into the holder and to close the tube when the cartridge is removed from the holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2004Publication date: February 2, 2006Inventors: Carl Holland, William Putman, William Schumacher
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Publication number: 20040180855Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating thrombosis in mammals comprising administration of a sufficient amount of a small molecule Factor XIa inhibitor to inhibit thrombosis in the mammal with little or no effect on bleeding times. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions useful in practicing the claimed methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2004Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventors: William A. Schumacher, Steven M. Seiler, Jing S. Belfield
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Patent number: 5347188Abstract: The present invention is a liquid cooled electric machine (10) having enhanced cooling of the end turns (22) by providing intimate contact between the end turns and coolant fluid flowing through a first annular flow channel (34) and a second annular flow channel (50). Furthermore, a cylindrical liner (62) which is force fit within the annulus of the stator 12 forms part of the first and second annular flow channels and further provides support against radially inward deflection of the end turns (22). Furthermore, the invention is a cooling system (200) for an exciter generator in a self-excited electric power generator which has a liquid coolant circuit (216) which splits coolant flow between an inside surface (222) of a fullwave rectifier assembly (214) and an outside surface (226) of the fullwave rectifier assembly which absorbs heat from the rotor of the exciter generator.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1992Date of Patent: September 13, 1994Assignee: Sunstrand CorporationInventors: Walter J. Iseman, Michael G. Schneider, William Schumacher, Patrick J. Murray, Roger J. Collings
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Patent number: 5066480Abstract: A method is provided for preventing reducing or reversing adverse reactions, such as pulmonary hypertension produced when protamine interacts with heparin, by administering a thromboxane A.sub.2 receptor antagonist.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1988Date of Patent: November 19, 1991Assignee: E. R. Squibb & Sons, Inc.Inventors: Martin L. Ogletree, William A. Schumacher, Gary J. Grover, Lawrence T. Friedhoff
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Patent number: 4975279Abstract: A method is provided for improving post-ischemic myocardial function such as contractile dysfunction or reperfusion injury by administering a thromboxane receptor antagonist which is a 7-oxabicycloheptane substituted diamide prostaglandin analog in combination with a thrombolytic agent before, during or immediately after an ischemic attack.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1989Date of Patent: December 4, 1990Assignee: E. R. Squibb & Sons, Inc.Inventors: William A. Schumacher, Gary J. Grover
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Patent number: 4900723Abstract: A method is provided for preventing or reducing deep vein thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism by administering a thromboxane A.sub.2 receptor antagonist in conjunction with heparin. A combination of thromboxane A.sub.2 receptor antagonist and heparin is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1988Date of Patent: February 13, 1990Assignee: E. R. Squibb & Sons, Inc.Inventor: William A. Schumacher