James L Neff

US Patent:

6547137, Apr 15, 2003

Filed:

Nov 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/723947

Inventors:

Larry J. Begelfer - York PA 17403
Mark S. DeHoff - Indianapolis IN 46237
James M. Neff - York PA 17402

International Classification:

G06F 1760

US Classification:

235385, 235380

Abstract:

An inventory and tracking system based on a labeling system is disclosed. Labels are provided for affixation to the product or product container. Each label includes, in addition to the standard information associated the product, a hologram associated with the product and a machine readable code. The machine readable code on each unit of product includes at least one set of unique machine readable identifiers that uniquely identifies each product unit. In addition, the hologram can include the trademark of the manufacturer or supplier, to permit the consumer to ascertain at a glance that the product originates from a source of known quality. The label on each unit is scanned before shipment and the destination of each unit of product is entered and stored. As the units of product are distributed through the distribution chain, the units are scanned, the destinations are stored and the information on the destination of the individual units of product are provided to the manufacturer, who maintains a master database that cross-references the machine readable identifier with the location of the product unit in the distribution chain. This master database also provides a historical record of the transit of each unit through the distribution chain.

US Patent:

61929379, Feb 27, 2001

Filed:

Apr 26, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/299703

Inventors:

Richard A. Fagerlie - New Smyrna Beach FL
James A. Neff - Bloomfield MI

Assignee:

MAC Valves, Inc. - Wixom MI

International Classification:

F15B 13043

US Classification:

13762563

Abstract:

A pilot operated valve assembly including a valve body having a pressurized air supply inlet port in communication with a source of pressurized air and at least one cylinder passage. A main valve bore extends axially within the valve body and a main valve member is movable between predetermined positions within the main valve bore to selectively direct pressurized air from the inlet port through at least one cylinder passage. A pilot valve bore is formed integrally within the valve body and extends parallel to, and spaced a short distance from, the main valve bore. A pair of short pilot cylinder ports spaced apart from one another extend between the main valve bore and the pilot valve bore. A pilot valve member is movable between predetermined positions within the pilot valve bore to selectively direct air from the pilot valve bore through alternating ones of the pilot cylinder ports to act upon the main valve member thereby moving the main valve member between predetermined positions.

Address:

603 E Plymouth Ave, Deland, FL 32724

VIN:

3TMLU42N37M010465

Make:

TOYOTA

Model:

TACOMA

Year:

2007