Tad V Machrowicz

US Patent:

6959950, Nov 1, 2005

Filed:

May 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/854537

Inventors:

Jeffrey L. Bladow - West Bloomfield MI, US
Tad V. Machrowicz - Ortonville MI, US
Steven N. Fidh - Ann Arbor MI, US

Assignee:

Pullman Industries, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60R019/04

US Classification:

293155, 293122, 293154

Abstract:

A vehicle bumper system defined principally by outboard and inboard elongate beams which project transversely across the vehicle. The ends of the front and rear beams are joined by connecting points which function as energy-absorbing fulcrums or hinges, with the remainder of the front and rear beams initially being free of direct structural connection. The front beam is outwardly curved so that the center portions of the front and rear beams define a gap therebetween. The rear beam has connections to the vehicle at two points spaced transversely inwardly from the end connections, which connections define inboard fulcrum or hinge points. The front and rear beams are each formed as elongate monolithic structures, such as of high strength steel, and have configurations which enable them to nest one within the other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

US Patent:

7251915, Aug 7, 2007

Filed:

Sep 9, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/223884

Inventors:

Jim Zimmerman - Grosse Ile MI, US
Frank McNulty - Rochester Hills MI, US
Tad Machrowicz - Ortonville MI, US
Edward Engler - Farmington Hills MI, US

Assignee:

Pullman Industries, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

E04H 1/00

US Classification:

52239, 526551, 526532, 527351

Abstract:

A frame system for a motor vehicle includes a plurality of frame members each having a connector socket defined therein. The system further includes a connector having an outer profile configured to engage the sockets of two of the frame members so as to connect them in a fixed angular relationship. The connectors are composite bodies including a core member and an exterior body which covers at least a portion of the core member and defines a portion of the outer profile of the connector. Also disclosed are frames which employ the system and methods for manufacturing the frames.

US Patent:

7254977, Aug 14, 2007

Filed:

Jan 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/037305

Inventors:

Tad Machrowicz - Ortonville MI, US
Frank McNulty - Rochester Hills MI, US
Jeff Bladow - West Bloomfield MI, US

Assignee:

Pullman Industries, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B21D 37/16

US Classification:

723423, 72201, 723422, 723427, 72364

Abstract:

A system for delivering a coolant fluid to a workpiece has a reservoir for retaining the fluid, a pump for delivering fluid from the reservoir, a supply line in communication with the workpiece and a diverter valve. A bypass line is in communication with the diverter valve, and the valve may be utilized to deliver fluid from the reservoir to the workpiece or to bypass the workpiece and circulate fluid back to the reservoir. The system also includes a fluid return line for conveying fluid from the workpiece back to the reservoir.

US Patent:

7429711, Sep 30, 2008

Filed:

Sep 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/227509

Inventors:

Tad Machrowicz - Ortonville MI, US

Assignee:

Noble Advanced Technologies, Inc. - Warren MI

International Classification:

H05B 1/00

US Classification:

219 50, 219161

Abstract:

An apparatus for forming a metal article includes a station which receives and supports a workpiece. The station has a source of electrical current and a source of a fluid. The station further includes a first and a second electrode clamp. Each clamp is in electrical communication with the source of current and in fluid communication with the source of fluid. The clamps engage a workpiece and deliver an electrical current and a fluid thereto. The system includes an actuator mechanically associated with at least one of the clamps. The actuator is operable in combination with a clamp to apply mechanical force to the workpiece. The system is operable to selectably control the temperature profile and/or ambient conditions of a workpiece during forming or processing steps. Disclosed are specific systems including modular systems. Also disclosed are methods for using the systems.

US Patent:

7503116, Mar 17, 2009

Filed:

Jan 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/037867

Inventors:

Tad Machrowicz - Ortonville MI, US
Frank McNulty - Rochester Hills MI, US
Jeff Bladow - West Bloomfield MI, US

Assignee:

Noble Advanced Technologies, Inc. - Warren MI

International Classification:

B23P 11/00

US Classification:

29897, 2952514, 723662, 72372, 723792, 148601, 148602, 148661

Abstract:

A continuous process for producing a shaped metal member from a feedstock comprising a flat web of metal includes a roll-forming station for shaping the web, a cutting station for cutting the shaped web into individual members, and a processing station for altering a physical characteristic of the metal comprising the members. The processing may include heat treating and/or shaping. The process may also be operable to carry out further operations such as marking, inspection, sorting and the like. Also disclosed is an apparatus for carrying out the process.

US Patent:

7585017, Sep 8, 2009

Filed:

May 9, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/430373

Inventors:

Jim Zimmerman - Grosse Ile MI, US
Tad Machrowicz - Ortonville MI, US

Assignee:

Noble Advanced Technologies, Inc. - Warren MI

International Classification:

B62D 25/06

US Classification:

29619306, 29620303

Abstract:

A structural supporting roof pillar for use in a vehicle including an elongated, interiorly hollowed and polygonal shaped body having a selected arcuate lengthwise configuration and corresponding in placement to at least one of an A, B, and C vehicle pillar. A first component supporting flange is integrally formed, such as by overlapping end portions of a roll formed body, and projecting in at least a partially lengthwise extending fashion from a given cross sectional location. A secondary component supporting flange is affixed to a further cross sectional location associated with the body, such as further by welding.

US Patent:

7714253, May 11, 2010

Filed:

Mar 14, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/685877

Inventors:

Tad Machrowicz - Ortonville MI, US

Assignee:

Noble Advanced Technologies, Inc. - Warren MI

International Classification:

H05B 3/00

US Classification:

219162, 219 50

Abstract:

A method for providing a controlled heating profile in an article being heated in a resistance heating process is provided. The method includes contacting the article with a plurality of electrodes, selecting a first correlated group that includes at least two electrodes, and establishing a flow of electrical current between the electrodes of the first correlated group. The method also includes selecting a second correlated group that includes at least two electrodes, the second correlated group differing from the first correlated group. A flow of electrical current is also established between the electrodes of the second correlated group for the purpose of providing a controlled heating profile for an article undergoing resistance heating.

US Patent:

7732734, Jun 8, 2010

Filed:

Aug 20, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/194598

Inventors:

Tad Machrowicz - Ortonville MI, US

Assignee:

Noble Advanced Technologies, Inc. - Warren MI

International Classification:

H05B 1/00

US Classification:

219161, 219 50

Abstract:

An apparatus for forming a metal article includes a station which receives and supports a workpiece. The station has a source of electrical current and a source of a fluid. The station further includes a first and a second electrode clamp. Each clamp is in electrical communication with the source of current and in fluid communication with the source of fluid. The clamps engage a workpiece and deliver an electrical current and a fluid thereto. The system includes an actuator mechanically associated with at least one of the clamps. The actuator is operable in combination with a clamp to apply mechanical force to the workpiece. The system is operable to selectably control the temperature profile and/or ambient conditions of a workpiece during forming or processing steps. Disclosed are specific systems including modular systems. Also disclosed are methods for using the systems.