Alan John Davis

US Patent:

57324840, Mar 31, 1998

Filed:

Sep 18, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/715600

Inventors:

Zigmund R. Grutza - Northville MI
Hank Deutschendorf - Northville MI
Alan Davis - Canton MI
Theodore Grutza - Howell MI

Assignee:

DI-Coat Corporation - Novi MI

International Classification:

A43B 500
A43C 1502

US Classification:

36127

Abstract:

A shoe cleat for an athletic shoe. The shoe cleat comprises a first end which removably attaches to the underside of a shoe; a second end which is connected to the first end of the shoe cleat and which includes a surface which engages with a ground surface when the shoe cleat is attached to a shoe; and wherein the ground-engaging surface of the second end of the shoe cleat includes an anti-slip surface.

US Patent:

58423800, Dec 1, 1998

Filed:

Jan 27, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/789115

Inventors:

John C. Bierlein - Shelby Township MI
Alan R. Davis - Plainwell MI
Marcel Amsallen - Kalamazoo MI
Mark L. Lanting - Portage MI
Douglas C. Gooch - Richland MI

Assignee:

Eaton Corporation - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

G05G 300

US Classification:

7447337

Abstract:

A shift yoke (10) defining contact pads (18, 20) for axially engaging contact surfaces (22) on a relatively rotating clutch member (12). Inlet ramps (34, 36) are provided at the upstream ends of the contact pads to provide an inlet (36) for directing lubricant between the axially engaging surfaces.

US Patent:

20160318156, Nov 3, 2016

Filed:

Jul 8, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/205887

Inventors:

- NOVI MI, US
Zigmund R. GRUTZA - NOVI MI, US
David ASSELIN - LAMBERTVILLE MI, US
Alan DAVIS - CANTON MI, US

International Classification:

B24D 18/00

Abstract:

An abrading tool includes a base member having a support portion defining a first level, and a plurality of integral raised islands extending upwardly above the first level. The base member may be formed of metal or a non-conductive material. The islands are spaced apart from one another. Each island includes a respective tip portion. The distance between adjacent islands may be greater than the width of a single island. An abrasive composite material, including a carrier material and particles of an abrasive material, is affixed to the tip portions of at least some of the islands. The abrasive material may be applied by electroplating, electro-less plating, brazing or another method. The abrasive material is applied only to the tip portion of the islands, such that the first level of the support portion is substantially free of the abrasive material. Methods of making the abrading tool are also described.

US Patent:

20140134933, May 15, 2014

Filed:

Nov 8, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/075490

Inventors:

- Novi MI, US
Zigmund R. GRUTZA - NOVI MI, US
David ASSELIN - LAMBERTVILLE MI, US
Alan DAVIS - CANTON MI, US

Assignee:

DI-COAT CORPORATION - Novi MI

International Classification:

B24D 18/00

US Classification:

451540, 51309

Abstract:

An abrading tool includes a base member having a support portion defining a first level, and a plurality of integral raised islands extending upwardly above the first level. The base member may be formed of metal or a non-conductive material. The islands are spaced apart from one another. Each island includes a respective tip portion. The distance between adjacent islands may be greater than the width of a single island. An abrasive composite material, including a carrier material and particles of an abrasive material, is affixed to the tip portions of at least some of the islands. The abrasive material may be applied by electroplating, electroless plating, brazing or another method. The abrasive material is applied only to the tip portion of the islands, such that the first level of the support portion is substantially free of the abrasive material. Methods of making the abrading tool are also described.