David Braxton Rich

US Patent:

6942735, Sep 13, 2005

Filed:

Jul 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/622531

Inventors:

David D. Rich - Zionsville IN, US

Assignee:

Rich Roofing Systems, Inc. - Zionsville IN

International Classification:

B05B001/00

US Classification:

118313, 118323, 239147, 239159, 239164, 239170, 239176, 239550

Abstract:

An adjustable spray apparatus with multiple outlet for applying a flowable coating onto a non-vertical surface. A carriage includes an outwardly extending arm with a plurality of downwardly facing spray tips connected to a manifold mounted on the carriage. The manifold, in turn, is connected to a remotely located reservoir of flowable material. An auxiliary spray gun in connected to the manifold.

US Patent:

20050191433, Sep 1, 2005

Filed:

Apr 22, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/112491

Inventors:

David Rich - Zionsville IN, US

International Classification:

B05D007/00

US Classification:

427421100, 118313000, 118668000, 118300000

Abstract:

An adjustable spray apparatus with multiple outlet for applying a flowable coating onto a non-vertical surface. A carriage includes an outwardly extending arm with a plurality of downwardly facing spray tips connected to a manifold mounted on the carriage. The manifold, in turn, is connected to a remotely located reservoir of flowable material. An auxiliary spray gun in connected to the manifold.

US Patent:

20060184300, Aug 17, 2006

Filed:

Feb 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/056682

Inventors:

Peter Schubert - Carmel IN, US
Charles Cluff - Zionsville IN, US
James Brogoitti - Russiaville IN, US
John Robertson - Noblesville IN, US
Gregory Manlove - Kokomo IN, US
David Rich - Kokomo IN, US

International Classification:

B60G 17/005

US Classification:

701045000, 701046000, 280005502

Abstract:

Impending rollover events are detected based on differential z-axis (i.e., vertical) acceleration. Vertical or z-axis acceleration measured at laterally opposite sides of the vehicle are filtered and differenced, and the differential acceleration is processed and compared to a calibrated threshold to detect impending rollover. Separate algorithms are employed to detect different categories of rollover events, and a sum of the z-axis acceleration measurements is used as a safing signal.

US Patent:

20070095380, May 3, 2007

Filed:

Oct 31, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/263105

Inventors:

Brian Dewes - Noblesville IN, US
John Christenson - Kokomo IN, US
David Rich - Kokomo IN, US

International Classification:

H01L 35/28

US Classification:

136224000

Abstract:

An infrared (IR) sensor includes a semiconductor material, a circular membrane and a thermopile. The semiconductor material includes a cavity surrounded by a frame. The circular membrane is positioned over the cavity and has a perimeter supported by the frame. The membrane has a first surface for receiving thermal radiation and an oppositely-disposed second surface. The membrane includes at least one infrared absorbing layer. The thermopile includes a plurality of serially connected thermocouples. Each of the thermocouples has dissimilar electrically-resistive materials that define measurement junctions, which are positioned on the membrane, and reference junctions, which are positioned on the frame.

US Patent:

51773317, Jan 5, 1993

Filed:

Jul 5, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/726099

Inventors:

David B. Rich - Indianapolis IN
Dan W. Chilcott - Greentown IN

Assignee:

Delco Electronics Corporation - Kokomo IN

International Classification:

H01H 3514
G01P 1508

US Classification:

200 6145R

Abstract:

An impact detector includes a center chip of micromachined silicon, a top cap, and a back plate, with the center chip being sandwiched between the top cap and the back plate. The center chip is micromachined to provide a seismic mass, a perimeter ring, and a plurality of beams interconnecting the perimeter ring and the seismic mass. The center chip and back plate mount aligned switch contacts which close to each other when the seismic mass moves from its static or nondisplaced position to its operative or displaced position. An electrostatic attractive force is generated between the seismic mass and the back plate. This electrostatic attractive force is less than the tensile force applied to the seismic mass by the beams so that the seismic mass remains in its static or nondisplaced position unless the impact detector is subjected to an impulsive force of sufficient magnitude and duration such that the inertial reaction force of the seismic mass when coupled with the electrostatic attractive force is greater than the tensile force so that the seismic mass moves to the operative displaced position. In the operative displaced position, the electrostatic attractive force latches the switch contacts to each other until the electrostatic attractive force is reduced and the tensile force can then return the seismic mass to its static or nondisplaced position.

US Patent:

56987854, Dec 16, 1997

Filed:

Aug 7, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/693564

Inventors:

David Boyd Rich - Indianapolis IN
William James Cleaver - Kokomo IN
Gregory Donald Swanson - Indianapolis IN
Mark Billings Kearney - Kokomo IN

Assignee:

Delco Electronics Corporation - Kokomo IN

International Classification:

G01P 1512

US Classification:

7351433

Abstract:

A motion sensor for sensing motion or acceleration of a body, such as the type used in onboard automotive and aerospace safety control system, navigational system or active suspension control system. The motion sensor includes a support frame, a bridge projecting from the support frame, and a proof mass suspended from the support frame by the bridge so as to enable the proof mass to respond to an input force imposed on the motion sensor. The bridge is provided with a strain sensing element that generates an acceleration signal in response to a deflection of the proof mass. The motion sensor further includes a structural feature capable of compensating for mechanically and thermally induced strains imposed on the motion sensor by generating a compensation signal in response to such strains. Finally, the sensor includes circuitry for detecting the acceleration and compensation signals and canceling the compensation signal from the acceleration signal, so as to produce an output signal that more closely corresponds to the input force on the proof mass than does the acceleration signal.