Troy Inslee Vanderhoof

US Patent:

6439755, Aug 27, 2002

Filed:

Dec 14, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/460076

Inventors:

Craig M. Miller - Jenison MI
Troy I. Vanderhoof - Plano TX
Barry W. Hutzel - Holland MI

Assignee:

Donnelly Corporation - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60Q 302

US Classification:

362494, 362503

Abstract:

A rearview mirror with lighting assembly for use in a vehicle, has a molded case adapted to support lights for illuminating portions of the vehicle interior, to support electrical switches, wiring, and electrical connectors, to support optical lenses for directing light, and to support a mirror element. The case includes ventilation around the lenses, past the lights, and out of the case for dissipating heat from the lighting. The electrical switches and connectors are mounted into the case. A preferred light arrangement provides illumination of areas below and outwardly of the case ends with targeted lighting areas in the lap areas of persons seated in the front seats of the vehicle, without allowing light to be directed toward the vehicle windshield or instrument panel to cause glare. A resilient sealing material is adhered to the back of the lens element for sealing with the case to prevent or minimize the emission of uncontrolled, stray light from the case. The sealing material is preferably adhered to the mirror element by an adhesive carrier layer which preferably also provides an antiscatter function for the mirror element in the event of breakage.

US Patent:

6593525, Jul 15, 2003

Filed:

Mar 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/090539

Inventors:

Troy Inslee Vanderhoof - Plano TX
Brian Douglas Cross - Double Oak TX
John Michael Curry - Plano TX

Assignee:

Andrew Corporation - Orland Park IL

International Classification:

H02G 308

US Classification:

174 50, 60208, 60211, 220581

Abstract:

A system configured to deliver dry pressurized air, derived from ambient air, to underground or outdoor cables, conduit, waveguides, plenums or other air spaces for the purpose of preventing the ingress of moisture or contamination. The system includes a housing and a modular membrane pressurization unit removably received within an interior space of the housing. The housing has a base configured for being at least partially buried below ground level and an air intake above ground level. The modular membrane pressurization unit intakes humid ambient air from the environment surrounding the housing and generates a continuous supply of dry pressurized air housing that is routed to the underground air space.

US Patent:

6795753, Sep 21, 2004

Filed:

Sep 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/238544

Inventors:

Troy Inslee Vanderhoof - Plano TX
Brian Douglas Cross - Double Oak TX
John Michael Curry - Plano TX
Carl Richard Reese - Carrollton TX

Assignee:

Andrew Corporation - Orland Park IL

International Classification:

G06F 1900

US Classification:

700301, 333122

Abstract:

A compressor control module for use with a pressurization system having a strain gauge transducer and a compressor. The compressor control module includes variable voltage references associated with low and high pressure limits, comparator circuits configured to compare the voltage from the strain gauge pressure transducer to the variable voltage references, a control logic circuit configured to logically combine signals from the comparator circuits, and a relay circuit configured to apply power to the compressor.

US Patent:

6800114, Oct 5, 2004

Filed:

Aug 7, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/213640

Inventors:

Troy Inslee Vanderhoof - Plano TX
Brian Douglas Cross - Double Oak TX
John Michael Curry - Plano TX
Gordon L. Treichler - Wylie TX

Assignee:

Andrew Corporation - Orland Park IL

International Classification:

B01D 5304

US Classification:

95117, 96108, 553854, 333248

Abstract:

A pressure equalization apparatus for decreasing or eliminating the pressure differential between the internal pressure within a sealed system and the external ambient air pressure while concurrently sustaining a dry atmosphere inside the enclosure. The apparatus includes a variable volume chamber coupled in fluid communication with the sealed system and adapted to change its volume as in relation to the pressurization of the sealed system. Gas flowing between the sealed system and the variable volume chamber, as the pressurization changes, is exposed to an adsorbent operative for dehumidifying the exchanged gas.

US Patent:

6951413, Oct 4, 2005

Filed:

Jul 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/205075

Inventors:

Craig M. Miller - Jenison MI, US
Troy I. Vanderhoof - Plano TX, US
Barry W. Hutzel - Holland MI, US

Assignee:

Donnelly Corporation - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60Q003/02

US Classification:

362494, 362503

Abstract:

An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle comprises a mirror element and a mirror case having a top surface, a bottom surface, a side surface and a back surface enveloping an interior space. A lamp comprising a light source is positioned and fixedly held preferably in a compartment in the interior space, the light source emitting light when electrically operated. At least one opening is provided in a surface of the mirror case in order to dissipate heat generated by the light source when electrically operated. A light opening is provided in the bottom surface of the mirror case for passing light out of the mirror case into a passenger compartment of a vehicle when the mirror assembly is mounted therein. The light opening in the bottom surface of the mirror case includes a lens positioned therein that directs light emitted by the light source into the passenger compartment of the vehicle; the direction of the light out of the mirror case and into the passenger compartment being non-adjustable with respect to the mirror case. The lens is received by and secures to the mirror case at the light opening and preferably is recessed into the bottom surface of the mirror case.

US Patent:

7481869, Jan 27, 2009

Filed:

Aug 17, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/205848

Inventors:

Troy I. Vanderhoof - Wylie TX, US
Brian Cross - Double Oak TX, US
Roger Hanson - Dallas TX, US
Sandy B. Becker - Richardson TX, US

Assignee:

Andrew LLC - Hickory NC

International Classification:

B01D 53/22

US Classification:

96 4, 96 7, 96 9, 96 10, 96422, 95 45, 95 52, 95 23, 553851, 55467, 55472, 55481, 55502

Abstract:

A dry gas production system for supplying dry gas to a pressurized space, such as an underground conduit or an aerial cable. The dry gas production system may include a modular enclosure that has a removable support to which multiple dry gas production modules are mounted. The support may be a mobile rack wheeled inside the enclosure and likewise removed from the enclosure while supporting the dry gas production modules. The dry gas production system may include multiple dry gas production modules that are operated as required to meet the dry gas demand for the pressurized space. The module compressor may include a variable frequency drive for driving the compressor motor at different speeds and may optionally include a mount with vibration isolation.

US Patent:

20040045187, Mar 11, 2004

Filed:

Sep 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/238503

Inventors:

John Curry - Plano TX, US
Troy Vanderhoof - Plano TX, US
Brian Cross - Double Oak TX, US

Assignee:

Andrew Corporation - Orland Park IL

International Classification:

F26B011/02

US Classification:

034/595000, 034/254000

Abstract:

Apparatus and method for drying articles either free of applied heat or with a significantly reduced heating requirement. The apparatus includes a drying gas source is operative to dehumidify a moisture-laden gas, such as ambient air, flowing in the flow path to provide a drying gas to a drying chamber of a receptacle holding the articles. The drying gas removes moisture, or other cleansing liquid, from articles held in the chamber. The drying gas and moisture entrained in the drying gas are exhausted from the receptacle. The apparatus may optionally be equipped to provide a cleansing liquid, such as water, to the receptacle for mixing with the articles before the drying gas is supplied.

US Patent:

20100295748, Nov 25, 2010

Filed:

May 19, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/468159

Inventors:

Eddie Ray Bradley - Richardson TX, US
Troy Vanderhoof - Richardson TX, US
Zoya Balter - Plano TX, US

Assignee:

ANDREW LLC - Hickory NC

International Classification:

H01Q 1/42
H01P 11/00

US Classification:

343872, 29600

Abstract:

A housing for an antenna has an end member having a radome seat and a back extension. The end member also has at least one actuator housing with an external opening and an internal opening. The end member has no through passage from its external side to its internal side, other than the opening of the actuator housing, such that upon assembly with a back and a radome, the antenna is water-tight. A retention assembly has an internal retaining member and an internal retaining member receiver. An actuator has an external actuation interface, and is mounted in the actuator housing to be water-tight. The retention assembly has a first position and a second position. The first position engages the internal retaining member with the internal retention receiver such as to maintain a closed water-tight engagement with the back and the radome. The retention assembly has a second, released position, that allows disengagement of the end member from a reflector tray.