Erryn L Ashmore

US Patent:

20130153519, Jun 20, 2013

Filed:

Jun 24, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/703019

Inventors:

Erryn Ashmore - Berkley MI, US
Sten Burris - Oxford MI, US
Gary Banasiak - Troy MI, US
Dinesh Mahadevan - Rochester Hills MI, US

International Classification:

F24J 2/54

US Classification:

211 154

Abstract:

A solar tracker and more specifically to a modular support assembly for a solar tracker that allows reduced assembly and transportation costs.

US Patent:

20170183758, Jun 29, 2017

Filed:

May 22, 2015

Appl. No.:

15/312650

Inventors:

Swamy Kotagiri - Rochester Hills, US
Frank Gabbianelli - Birmingham MI, US
Erryn Ashmore - Berkley MI, US
Kevin Langworthy - Davisburg MI, US
- Aurora, CA

International Classification:

C21D 9/50
C22C 38/00
C22C 38/04
C22C 38/02
C21D 9/00
C21D 1/20

Abstract:

An austempered structural steel component for an automotive vehicle, and a method for manufacturing the component, is provided. The structural component can be a twist axle, spring link, control arm, pillar, trailer hitch, bumper, body or suspension attachment bracket for a truck frame, or other chassis, body in white, or safety-related component. The structural component is at least partially formed of medium carbon steel having a bainitic microstructure. The medium carbon steel can include 0.2 to 1.0 wt. % carbon, 0.1 to 3.0 wt. % manganese, not greater than 2.0 wt. % silicon, 0.0 to 0.010 wt. % boron, not greater than 0.1 wt. % sulfur, and not greater than 0.2 wt. % phosphorous. The medium carbon steel provides a yield strength of 900 to 1500 MPa. The structural component is also lighter and can potentially be manufactured with reduced costs, compared to structural components formed from other steel materials.

US Patent:

20170136970, May 18, 2017

Filed:

Jul 8, 2015

Appl. No.:

15/319878

Inventors:

Edward K. Steinebach - Oak Ridge TN, US
Mark Justin Jones - Knoxville TN, US
Jeffrey Jay Mellis - Bloomfield Hills MI, US
Jeremiah John Brady - Knoxville MI, US
Richard Lee Winfree - Knoxville TN, US
Warren Edward Young - Troy MI, US
Erryn Leigh Ashmore - Berkley MI, US
Darren Andrew Womack - Windsor, CA
Venugopal Garimella - Commerce Township MI, US
Paul James Marston - Maryville TN, US

International Classification:

B60R 19/34
B60R 19/18

Abstract:

A vehicle bumper assembly includes a bumper beam and a crash box. At least one of the bumper beam or the crash box is cast from metal, such as aluminum or magnesium, to reduce weight, reduce manufacturing process steps, and improve performance characteristics of the bumper assembly. In an embodiment, both of the bumper beam and the crash box are cast from metal to establish an integral connection therebetween. One of the bumper beam or the crash box can be open along a top and bottom portion of the bumper assembly and include at least one reinforcing rib cast integral therewith. In an embodiment, both of the bumper beam and the crash box can be open along a top and bottom portion of the bumper assembly and each include at least one reinforcing rib cast integral therewith.

US Patent:

20170008060, Jan 12, 2017

Filed:

Apr 13, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/097320

Inventors:

VENUGOPAL GARIMELLA - COMMERCE TOWNSHIP MI, US
DARREN WOMACK - WINDSOR, CA
ERRYN ASHMORE - BERKLEY MI, US
TOM SANOR - BIRMINGHAM AL, US
EDWARD SCHLEICHERT - MUNCHEN, DE
TARLOK SINGH KAINTH - BELLE RIVER, CA
TRACY ARNOLD GRANT TAYLOR - WINDSOR, CA
JAMES ARMINSKI - TROY MI, US
KEVIN VanDenBROUCK - TROY MI, US

International Classification:

B21D 22/02
F27B 9/24
F27D 13/00
F27D 15/00
F27D 3/00
F27D 5/00

Abstract:

A multi-opening oven assembly for simultaneously heating a plurality of blanks, for example aluminum blanks, before forming the heated blanks in a production line is provided. The oven assembly includes vertically aligned shelves to present a plurality of chambers for heating the blanks. A table including an entry side platform and an exit side platform moves vertically along the oven assembly. A rail system extends along the platforms and the shelves to convey the blanks in and out of the chambers. Once one set of heated blanks is removed from a first chamber, the table moves vertically to a second chamber and is ready to receive the next set of heated blanks. A continuous supply of heated blanks is provided for high throughput. The oven assembly is preferably disposed in a press adjacent a forming station of an existing production line and thus, no additional floor space is required.