James C Carr

US Patent:

7404837, Jul 29, 2008

Filed:

May 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/855051

Inventors:

David L. Killion - Clarkston MI, US
James E. Carr - Waterford MI, US
Jesse D. Killion - Clarkston MI, US
Joan A. Killion - Clarkston MI, US
Steven L. Bruno - Clarkston MI, US

International Classification:

B01D 47/00

US Classification:

55421, 55423, 55466, 55468, 55495

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for completing a natural solar distillation cycle (comprised of maritime trade winds being elevated over mountain formations to form orographic clouds) includes enabling the low cost harvesting of freshwater during time periods when weather conditions permit, despite the absence of rain. The cloud-catching wind management structures preferably incorporate minimal pressure drop gas cyclones to centrifuge condensate particles out of the air stream, and jet pump-like flow guide structures to help overcome pressure drop, for efficient, energy-passive production of freshwater utilizing only the stagnation pressure of natural wind velocity. The permanence (design and anchoring against natural disasters) of the structures provides for incorporation of water treatment means, and connection with permanent collection reservoirs and distribution systems, for large volume supply of potable freshwater for public and industrial use.

US Patent:

20060244572, Nov 2, 2006

Filed:

May 22, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/419601

Inventors:

James Carr - Seven Fields PA, US
Brian McMaster - Kansas City MO, US

International Classification:

A63B 71/06

US Classification:

34032300R

Abstract:

A scoreboard clock having a front face including a plurality of display areas arranged to represent a scoreboard, indicia disposed adjacent each of the display areas, and a time means for generating chronological information elements and displaying the elements in the display areas. Each indicia indicates a selected information element related to a selected sporting event that is not related to the chronological information elements being displayed in the display areas.

US Patent:

53985699, Mar 21, 1995

Filed:

Jul 2, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/086418

Inventors:

James E. Carr - Waterford MI

Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

International Classification:

G05G 114
F16C 1106

US Classification:

74560

Abstract:

A mounting for a control pedal in a motor vehicle includes a mounting bracket fixed relative to the vehicle having apertures defining an axis of rotation. The pedal has a hub defining a pivot axis. Spring loaded bearings in the hub are adapted to automatically snap axially outward from a first position to a second position, thereby rotatably connecting the pedal with the bracket, when the pivot axis is aligned with the axis of rotation. The axes are aligned by manipulating the pedal.

US Patent:

55883389, Dec 31, 1996

Filed:

Nov 30, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/347566

Inventors:

James E. Carr - Waterford MI
Mark A. Lindsey - Westland MI

Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

International Classification:

G05G 114
F16C 1106

US Classification:

74560

Abstract:

A mounting for a control pedal in a motor vehicle includes a mounting bracket fixed relative to the vehicle having apertures defining an axis of rotation. The pedal has a hub defining a pivot axis. Spring loaded bearings in the hub are adapted to automatically snap axially outward from a first position to a second position, thereby rotatably connecting the pedal with the bracket, when the pivot axis is aligned with the axis of rotation. The axes are aligned by manipulating the pedal. Pedal end caps are snapped onto the hub and interposed between the hub and the bracket.

US Patent:

59341513, Aug 10, 1999

Filed:

Apr 18, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/844035

Inventors:

James Eugene Carr - Waterford MI
James Donald Walden - Wolverine Lake MI
Leonid Drits - West Bloomfield MI

Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

International Classification:

G05G 114

US Classification:

74512

Abstract:

A push rod and pedal assembly includes a pedal pivotally mounted on a vehicle for movement in a generally longitudinal direction and a socket portion mounted on the pedal and movable with the pedal. The socket portion preferably has an opening facing in a generally forward longitudinal direction. The push rod and pedal assembly further includes a longitudinally oriented push rod having a push rod end being alignable generally forward of the socket portion and insertable within the socket portion upon forward longitudinal movement of the pedal. Thus, the push rod end becomes coupled to the socket portion of the pedal upon the application of forward longitudinal movement to the pedal, such as by a foot of an assembler. Preferably, a retainer is mounted on the push rod end and the retainer and push rod end are insertable within the socket portion of the pedal by snap-fitted connection upon forward longitudinal movement of the pedal.

US Patent:

39305538, Jan 6, 1976

Filed:

Nov 22, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/526195

Inventors:

John F. Kopera - Troy MI
William E. Lawson - Stillwater MN
James P. Carr - Silver Spring MD

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army - Washington DC

International Classification:

B62M 2702

US Classification:

180 928

Abstract:

A known vehicle normally operating on independently suspended trailing arms nd pneumatic tires can be converted to a tracked vehicle by wrapping endless tracks around the tire tread areas in multiples of two. An expansible wheel-connector device is provided for causing the trailing arms and wheels to deflect in unison, thereby maintaining track tension and tire-track interengagement, minimizing uneven final drive torque loadings, and relieving the wheel bearing loads brought on by the addition of the track.