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Roderick J Macwilliam

from Arvada, CO
Age ~54

Roderick Macwilliam Phones & Addresses

  • 10195 81St Ave, Arvada, CO 80005 (303) 431-9782
  • Columbus, OH
  • Denver, CO
  • Colorado Spgs, CO

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Us Patents

Overhead Console For A Sport Utility Vehicle

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US Patent:
D502440, Mar 1, 2005
Filed:
Oct 31, 2003
Appl. No.:
29/193035
Inventors:
Roderick J. MacWilliam - Arvada CO, US
Frank A. Borke - Windsor CO, US
Assignee:
Bestop, Inc. - Broomfield CO
International Classification:
1216
US Classification:
D12418

Automatic Wash Boom Arm Impact Sensor System

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US Patent:
8372208, Feb 12, 2013
Filed:
May 6, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/102440
Inventors:
David M. Gauthier - Denver CO, US
Roderick MacWilliam - Arvada CO, US
Assignee:
Mark VII Equipment, Inc. - Arvada CO
International Classification:
B08B 3/02
US Classification:
134 18, 134 32, 134 56 R, 134123, 134172
Abstract:
In an automatic wash, a control unit operates a boom arm around a vehicle in a bay by moving a bridge along a lengthwise vehicle orientation, moving a trolley on the bridge along a widthwise vehicle orientation, and rotating the boom arm about the trolley. The boom arm is coupled to a mount which is flexibly coupled to the trolley such that boom arm impact displaces the mount and the trolley. The displacement may be two-dimensional and/or angular. In response, the control unit determines whether an impact has occurred by comparing the data to a baseline. If there is an impact, the control unit relocates the boom arm and may continue the wash process. If a sufficient force impact occurs that the control unit cannot correct, the boom arm may disengage from the mount which may trigger a breakaway sensor and cause the control unit to abandon the wash.

Overhead Console For A Sport Utility Vehicle

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US Patent:
20050093321, May 5, 2005
Filed:
Oct 31, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/699248
Inventors:
Roderick MacWilliam - Arvada CO, US
Frank Borke - Windsor CO, US
International Classification:
B60R007/04
US Classification:
296024340
Abstract:
An overhead console assembly for a vehicle. The console assembly is mounted to extend in an overhead position between the windshield of the vehicle and a portion of the safety bar arrangement. The console assembly is intended to stay in place whether or not the vehicle has a top. Additionally, the console assembly is designed to be used with any number of conventional hard and soft tops without interfering with their attachment to the vehicle or normal operation.

Dual Pressure Spray Arm Assembly With Diverter Valve

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US Patent:
20110271988, Nov 10, 2011
Filed:
May 6, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/102420
Inventors:
Roderick MacWilliam - Arvada CO, US
Michael W. Mingee - Centennial CO, US
Assignee:
Mark VII Equipment Inc. - Arvada CO
International Classification:
B08B 3/00
F16K 11/065
US Classification:
134123, 137511
Abstract:
A pivotable, dual pressure spray arm assembly has at least one high-pressure nozzle and at least one low-pressure nozzle. A single fluid conduit transports fluid through a pivot mount to the spray arm. A diverter valve mounted on the spray arm includes an inlet configured to alternately receive a high-pressure fluid and a low-pressure fluid from the single fluid conduit, a first outlet configured to distribute the high-pressure fluid to the high-pressure nozzles, and a second outlet configured to distribute the low-pressure fluid to the low-pressure nozzles. The diverter valve automatically switches fluid flow between the first and second outlets in response to the fluid pressure received at the inlet.

Breakaway System For Auto Wash Boom Arm

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US Patent:
20120048315, Mar 1, 2012
Filed:
Nov 1, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/286885
Inventors:
Gregory D. Rollins - Arvada CO, US
Matthew Kenneth Lambert - Denver CO, US
Jesse Aaron Weifenbach - Thornton CO, US
Roderick MacWilliam - Arvada CO, US
International Classification:
B08B 3/00
B08B 7/00
US Classification:
134 56 R, 134123
Abstract:
In an automatic wash, a control unit operates a boom arm around a vehicle in a bay by moving a bridge along a lengthwise vehicle orientation, moving a trolley on the bridge along a widthwise vehicle orientation, and rotating the boom arm about the trolley. The boom arm is coupled to a mount which is flexibly coupled to the trolley such that boom arm impact displaces the mount and the trolley. The displacement may be two-dimensional and/or angular. In response, the control unit determines whether an impact has occurred by comparing the data to a baseline. If there is an impact, the control unit relocates the boom arm and may continue the wash process. If a sufficient force impact occurs that the control unit cannot correct, the boom arm may disengage from the mount which may trigger a breakaway sensor and cause the control unit to abandon the wash.

Removable Hardtop For A Sport Utility Vehicle

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US Patent:
D481987, Nov 11, 2003
Filed:
Oct 25, 2002
Appl. No.:
29/169753
Inventors:
Roderick J. MacWilliam - Arvada CO
Frank A. Borke - Windsor CO
Assignee:
Bestop, Inc. - Broomfield CO
International Classification:
1216
US Classification:
D12401
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