Michael Houston Rodgers

US Patent:

7631571, Dec 15, 2009

Filed:

Jul 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/482143

Inventors:

John David Douma - Beverly Hills MI, US
Madhu Nambiar - Canton MI, US
Luis Carballo, Jr. - Chih, MX
Brian Robert Burchart - Saline MI, US
Michael Patrick Rodgers - Mooresville IN, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F16H 1/04

US Classification:

74422, 74 8917

Abstract:

A rack and pinion steering system including a rack slidably supported within a housing that engages in a pinion gear. A yoke assembly, including a yoke member engaging the rack, operates to guide the rack and maintain engagement of the rack and pinion during operation of the steering system. A retainer member holds a yoke plug, used in the yoke assembly, in position and also seals the yoke assembly to provide a sealed interface that protects the internal components of the steering system from water and other contaminants.

US Patent:

20080204361, Aug 28, 2008

Filed:

Feb 28, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/680207

Inventors:

John Richard Scales - Huntsville AL, US
Michael Harris Rodgers - Huntsville AL, US

Assignee:

SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION - San Diego CA

International Classification:

G09G 5/00

US Classification:

345 8

Abstract:

Video sources and inertial sensors are attached to a weapon and to goggles. A computer receives video images from the weapon- and goggles-mounted sources and inertial data from the sensors. The computer calculates a location for an image from the weapon-mounted source within an image from the goggles-mounted source using the inertial sensor data. The sensor-based location is checked (and possibly adjusted) based on a comparison of the images. A database contains information about real-world objects in a field of view of the goggles-mounted source, and is used to generate icons or other graphics concerning such objects.

US Patent:

57378967, Apr 14, 1998

Filed:

Sep 5, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/711414

Inventors:

Michael S. Rodgers - Lubbock TX

International Classification:

E04B 114

US Classification:

527452

Abstract:

A method for preparing a lightweight concrete including mixing a slurry comprising water, a cementing binder and a fine grain aggregate together. Polystyrene pellets are add-mixed to the slurry to form a substantially homogeneous lightweight concrete mixture. A second embodiment is a method for making a lightweight concrete panel for use in a building's construction. The method includes coupling together a plurality of frame segments so that a concrete frame is established. The frame has an interior space that forms a receiver for a lightweight concrete mixture. The frame is filled with a lightweight concrete mixture so that the interior space is spanned by the lightweight concrete mixture across the frame. The lightweight concrete mixture is cured to a rigid state so that the set lightweight concrete mixture is retained within the frame thereby forming a lightweight concrete panel.

US Patent:

53027990, Apr 12, 1994

Filed:

Dec 9, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/803575

Inventors:

Larry Z. Kennedy - Huntsville AL
Michael H. Rodgers - Huntsville AL
Bradley W. Powell - Athens AL
Ivan A. Burroughs - Gurley AL
K. Wayne Goode - Madison AL

Assignee:

Applied Research, Inc. - Huntsville AL

International Classification:

B23K 9127

US Classification:

21912434

Abstract:

The invention is a Weld Analysis and Control System developed for active weld system control through real time weld data acquisition. Closed-loop control is based on analysis of weld system parameters and weld geometry. The system is adapted for use with automated welding apparatus having a weld controller which is capable of active electronic control of all aspects of a welding operation. Enhanced graphics and data displays are provided for post-weld analysis. The system provides parameter acquisition, including seam location which is acquired for active torch cross-seam positioning. Torch stand-off is also monitored for control. Weld bead and parent surface geometrical parameters are acquired as an indication of weld quality. These parameters include mismatch, peaking, undercut, underfill, crown height, weld width, puddle diameter, and other measurable information about the weld puddle regions, such as puddle symmetry, etc. These parameters provide a basis for active control as well as post-weld quality analysis and verification.

US Patent:

59747625, Nov 2, 1999

Filed:

Apr 10, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/058598

Inventors:

Michael S. Rodgers - Lubbock TX

International Classification:

E04C 206
E04H 914

US Classification:

5274214

Abstract:

A method of manufacturing a projectile resistant concrete panel used in the construction of buildings including making a concrete panel and applying a composite laminate thereto. The method includes coupling together a plurality of frame segments so that a concrete frame is established. The frame has an interior space that forms a receiver for a concrete mixture. The frame is filled with the mixture so that the interior space is spanned by the mixture across the frame. The concrete mixture is cured to a rigid state so that the set concrete mixture is retained within the frame thereby forming a concrete panel. The concrete mixture may be a lightweight mixture having polystyrene pellets therein which improve upon the insulating characteristics of the panel. Building construction panels manufactured from the concrete mixture may be combined with high strength laminate coatings or layers. In this layered embodiment, the combination panel embodies sufficient strength characteristics to resist high wind storm conditions including strike tests of airborne objects.

US Patent:

61524891, Nov 28, 2000

Filed:

Sep 9, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/392889

Inventors:

Gregory Thomas Hedderly - White Lake MI
Robert Daniel Restauri - Madison Heights MI
Michael Patrick Rodgers - Farmington Hills MI
William L. Fisher - Dexter MI
Kumar Balakrishna Kulkarni - Ann Arbor MI
Thomas Junior Luckett - Saline MI
William Francis Weber - Bloomfield Hills MI

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B62D 116

US Classification:

280779

Abstract:

A vehicle includes first and second A-pillars with a cross-car beam connecting the first and second A-pillars. A steering column assembly is positioned within the vehicle and includes at least one pivot joint. A single attachment component directly connects the pivot joint to the cross-car beam.

US Patent:

20220392105, Dec 8, 2022

Filed:

Apr 7, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/715194

Inventors:

- Reston VA, US
Michael Harris Rodgers - Huntsville AL, US

International Classification:

G06T 7/73
G06T 3/40
G06T 7/33
G06T 7/80
G06T 7/246
G06V 10/25
G06V 10/20
G06V 10/46
G06V 10/75
G06T 7/174
G06V 20/60
G06V 20/52
H04N 5/247
G06T 7/70
H04N 5/232

Abstract:

Search points in a search space may be projected onto images from cameras imaging different parts of the search space. Subimages, corresponding to the projected search points, may be selected and processed to determine if a target object has been detected. Based on subimages in which target objects are detected, as well as orientation data from cameras capturing images from which the subimages were selected, positions of the target objects in the search space may be determined.

US Patent:

20230042217, Feb 9, 2023

Filed:

Apr 19, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/723730

Inventors:

- Reston VA, US
Michael Harris Rodgers - Huntsville AL, US
Mark D. Hose - Huntsville AL, US

International Classification:

G02B 27/01
G06T 7/20
G06T 19/00
F41G 3/16
G06V 10/75
G06T 7/32
H04N 5/265
H04N 5/247

Abstract:

Video sources and inertial sensors are attached to a weapon and to goggles. A computer receives video images from the weapon- and goggles-mounted sources and inertial data from the sensors. The computer calculates a location for an image from the weapon-mounted source within an image from the goggles-mounted source using the inertial sensor data. The sensor-based location is checked (and possibly adjusted) based on a comparison of the images. A database contains information about real-world objects in a field of view of the goggles-mounted source, and is used to generate icons or other graphics concerning such objects.