Anthony C Arruda

US Patent:

7484491, Feb 3, 2009

Filed:

Jul 3, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/772949

Inventors:

Anthony Charles Arruda - Ann Arbor MI, US
James Bryan Bielicki - Livonia MI, US
Mark Douglas Conley - Westland MI, US

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Van Buren Township MI

International Classification:

F02M 35/10

US Classification:

12318457, 12318456, 181229

Abstract:

An air induction system for a vehicle is disclosed, wherein the air induction system includes a resonator bypass valve for control of an air flow to an engine and engine induction noise levels emitted therefrom.

US Patent:

7763104, Jul 27, 2010

Filed:

Sep 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/515611

Inventors:

Anthony C. Arruda - Ann Arbor MI, US
Neville J. Bugli - Novi MI, US
Hovie J. Cassell - Birmingham MI, US
David Frey - Northville MI, US
Ryan Grimes - Dearborn MI, US
Mark D. Hellie - Westland MI, US
Jeffry M. Leffel - Wixom MI, US
Christopher K. Roosen - Northville MI, US
Jacqueline L. Tomlin - Redford MI, US

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Van Buren Township MI

International Classification:

F02M 33/02
B01D 53/04

US Classification:

96134, 96154

Abstract:

A hydrocarbon adsorption assembly is shown, wherein the hydrocarbon adsorption assembly is disposed in an encapsulating layer adapted to be received by an air filter of an automobile.

US Patent:

7845466, Dec 7, 2010

Filed:

Aug 28, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/846062

Inventors:

John David Kostun - Brighton MI, US
Mark Donald Hellie - Westland MI, US
Christopher Edward Shaw - Canton MI, US
Anthony Charles Arruda - Ann Arbor MI, US
Martin James Styles - Essex, GB

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Van Buren Township MI

International Classification:

F01N 1/08
F02M 35/12
F02M 35/16
F01N 1/00
F02M 35/10

US Classification:

181271, 181273, 181276, 181250, 181156, 12318457

Abstract:

A sound generator for a vehicle is provided, including a hollow drum having a sound radiation panel structurally and acoustically coupled thereto. The drum has an aperture formed in an outer wall thereof. The drum is adapted to be in fluid communication with an air conduit of the vehicle. The sound radiation panel covers at least a portion of the aperture and is adapted to radiate sound energy to at least one of an engine compartment and an interior of the vehicle. A vehicle system including the sound generator and a method for manufacturing the sound generator are also provided.

US Patent:

8381871, Feb 26, 2013

Filed:

Sep 28, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/246931

Inventors:

Mark Donald Hellie - Westland MI, US
Anthony C. Arruda - Ann Arbor MI, US
Christopher Edward Shaw - Canton MI, US
Joshua Sparks - Southgate MI, US

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Van Buren Township MI

International Classification:

F01N 1/02
F01N 1/08
F01N 1/16
F01N 13/08
F02M 35/00
F02M 35/10
E04F 17/04

US Classification:

181250, 12318453, 12318457, 181224, 181227, 181229, 181271, 181273, 181276

Abstract:

A resonator for a vehicle is provided, including a housing having at least one chamber formed therein. The housing has at least one aperture formed in a wall thereof. The housing is in fluid communication with an air conduit of the vehicle. At least one flexible member is disposed within the chamber of the housing. The flexible member includes an outer portion and an inner extension protruding from the outer portion which vibrates to attenuate low frequency sound energy transmitted from the air conduit.

US Patent:

8205442, Jun 26, 2012

Filed:

Jun 6, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/134758

Inventors:

Scott Richard Dobert - Dearborn MI, US
Scott Allen Schaffer - Ypsilanti MI, US
Anthony C. Arruda - Ann Arbor MI, US

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Van Buren Township MI

International Classification:

F01N 3/022
B01D 71/06

US Classification:

60311, 123519, 96121

Abstract:

A hydrocarbon adsorption assembly for an air induction system is disclosed. The hydrocarbon adsorption assembly includes a fluid conduit having an outer surface and a spaced apart inner surface to form a fluid path therein, the conduit including a recessed area formed in the inner surface thereof. A hydrocarbon trap is disposed in the recessed area of the fluid conduit to adsorb hydrocarbons passing through the conduit. The recessed area and the hydrocarbon trap cooperate to cause a portion of an air flowing through the flow path of the conduit to flow through the hydrocarbon trap to facilitate a purging thereof.

US Patent:

20060172028, Aug 3, 2006

Filed:

Feb 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/048222

Inventors:

Anthony Arruda - Ann Arbor MI, US
Donald Drake - Saline MI, US
Mark Harris - Dexter MI, US
Richard Knaggs - Ottawa Lake MI, US
David Koller - Saline MI, US

International Classification:

B29C 49/00

US Classification:

425182000, 425532000, 42519200R

Abstract:

A blow molding machine having a tool head that is quickly and efficiently interchanged to minimize the time required to switch between products being blow molded. The tool head is changed without the need for removing the heater bands and with minimal need for alignment during installation.

US Patent:

20060225712, Oct 12, 2006

Filed:

Apr 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/101840

Inventors:

Anthony Arruda - Ann Arbor MI, US
William Rohrer - Ann Arbor MI, US
Jeffry Leffel - Wixom MI, US

International Classification:

F02M 33/04

US Classification:

123518000

Abstract:

In one aspect of the present invention, a hydrocarbon trapping device is provided, including a conduit and an adsorbing element positioned within the conduit. The conduit includes a wall having a wall thickness and the adsorbing element has an adsorbing element thickness that is generally equal to or less than the wall thickness. Furthermore, the adsorbing element defines a leading edge, a trailing edge, and a flow path extending between the leading and trailing edges in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the conduit.

US Patent:

20080093846, Apr 24, 2008

Filed:

Aug 3, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/498391

Inventors:

Joshua Sparks - Southgate MI, US
Charles Bryan Peterson - White Lake MI, US
David S. Moyer - Sterling Heights MI, US
Anthony Charles Arruda - Ann Arbor MI, US
Aamir Marvi - Northville MI, US
John Christian Sorensen - Dearborn MI, US
David John Moenssen - Columbus IN, US

International Classification:

F16L 37/08

US Classification:

285330

Abstract:

A clampless tube connection is disclosed, wherein at least one of a conduit and a tube has integrated sealing and locking features.