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Ukpai I Ukpai

from West Bloomfield, MI
Age ~55
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Also known as:
Ukpai Ukpai Igweike, Ukpai Igweike
Related to:
Aoo UkpaiObegeyalu I UkpaiUkpai Igweike, 81Ogbeyalu YukpaiOgbeyalu Ukpai, 52
Connected to:
Freebie O Ukpede, 55Lisette S Ukperaj, 47Adydy Ukpong, 64Aniefiok O Ukpong, 46Helen M Ukpong, 65Iquo A Ukpong, 40Ray C Ukpong, 42Miro Ukraincik, 57Bohdan L Ukrainec, 56Todd C Ukrop, 59

Ukpai Ukpai Phones & Addresses

  • West Bloomfield, MI
  • Warren, MI
  • Columbus, IN
  • College Station, TX
  • 1610 Camden St, Ferndale, MI 48220 (248) 547-0339

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Active Material Actuated Headrest Assemblies

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US Patent:
7594697, Sep 29, 2009
Filed:
Sep 13, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/210188
Inventors:
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Adrian B. Chernoff - Boulder CO, US
Rainer A. Glaser - Washington MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
James Y. Khoury - Macomb MI, US
Ukpai I. Ukpai - Columbus IN, US
Pablo D. Zavattieri - Ann Arbor MI, US
International Classification:
B60N 2/42
B60R 21/055
A47C 7/38
US Classification:
29721612
Abstract:
A headrest assembly including active material drivenly coupled to a headrest component, such as for example, an interior frame member, bag, or gear device wherein the material is actuated upon receipt of an activation signal, and configured to morph, reposition, reduce the resistance of, change a modulus property of, or otherwise modify an engaging surface defined by the headrest when actuated, and autonomously restore the headrest upon the deactivation of the material.

Flow-Regulating Valve And Oil Level Control System Using Same

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US Patent:
7648118, Jan 19, 2010
Filed:
Feb 1, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/669992
Inventors:
Ukpai I. Ukpai - West Bloomfield MI, US
Norman K. Bucknor - Troy MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI
International Classification:
F16K 31/00
F16K 31/18
US Classification:
251 11, 25112901, 25112906
Abstract:
A flow-regulating valve has at least one active material component that may be passively activated (e. g. , in response to changes in surrounding temperature) to control fluid flow through the valve. Additionally, an actuator, which may be of any type, such as a solenoid or even another active material component, actuates due to active activation, such as resistive heating in response to a sensor/control signal, which could be due to external conditions (such as existence of high acceleration) or internal conditions (such as change in fluid temperature) to provide an active level of control of fluid flow through the valve. The flow-regulating valve may be used in an oil level control system of a transmission to ensure adequate oil availability during various operating conditions while minimizing the adverse effects such as spin and windage losses. Similar applications can be made in other fluid flow or fluid level control systems.

Crimping Apparatus And Method

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US Patent:
7685859, Mar 30, 2010
Filed:
Feb 6, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/671476
Inventors:
Ukpai I. Ukpai - West Bloomfield MI, US
Andrew L. Bartos - Clarkston MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI
International Classification:
B21D 17/02
B21D 37/14
US Classification:
72414, 72475
Abstract:
A crimping apparatus and method are provided that enable secure crimping of objects to one another even when the objects are subject to thermal or stress cycling. Specifically, an apparatus for crimping a work-piece includes a die pair with a first die that defines a first groove characterized by a first cross-sectional shape as well as a second die opposing the first die. The second die defines a second groove characterized by a second cross-sectional shape different than the first cross-sectional shape. When the dies are moved together for crimping the work-piece, the first and second grooves are aligned to define a die cavity with a compound cross-sectional shape for crimping the work-piece.

Active Material Based Conformable And Reconfigurable Seats

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US Patent:
7758121, Jul 20, 2010
Filed:
Apr 12, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/734308
Inventors:
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Pablo D. Zavattieri - Ann Arbor MI, US
Ukpai I. Ukpai - West Bloomfield MI, US
John C. Ulicny - Oxford MI, US
John A. Cafeo - Farmington MI, US
Rainer A. Glaser - Washington MI, US
Gary L. Jones - Farmington Hills MI, US
James Y. Khoury - Macomb MI, US
Carol Ann Perelli - Rochester MI, US
William R. Rodgers - Bloomfield Township MI, US
Xiujie Gao - Troy MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI
International Classification:
B60N 2/427
US Classification:
29728411, 29745241, 2972161
Abstract:
A seat assembly includes an active material in operative communication with a seat surface configured to undergo a change in at least one property upon receipt of an activation signal, wherein the change in at least one property is effective to change at least one feature of the seat surface.

Active Material Actuator With Modulated Movement

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US Patent:
7823382, Nov 2, 2010
Filed:
Aug 9, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/501405
Inventors:
Ukpai I. Ukpai - West Bloomfield MI, US
Norman K. Bucknor - Troy MI, US
Xiujie Gao - Troy MI, US
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Andrew C. Keefe - Encino CA, US
Guillermo A. Herrera - Winnetka CA, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI
International Classification:
F01B 29/10
F01B 7/20
US Classification:
60527, 60528, 92 52
Abstract:
An active material actuator assembly is provided having first and second active material components operatively connected to a movable member. Movement of the movable member is modulated, which may be due to activation of the first and second active material components being at least partially temporally distinct or the active material components differing in at least one characteristic affecting movement.

Active Material Based Concealment Assemblies

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US Patent:
7900986, Mar 8, 2011
Filed:
Aug 31, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/848466
Inventors:
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Adrian B. Chernoff - Boulder CO, US
Mark A. Kramarczyk - Sterling Heights MI, US
Ukpai I. Ukpai - West Bloomfield MI, US
John C. Ulicny - Oxford MI, US
Gary L. Jones - Farmington Hills MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI
International Classification:
B60J 9/00
US Classification:
296 102, 296 107
Abstract:
A concealment assembly includes a component, a member configured to have a first form and a second form, wherein the first form is configured to conceal the component and the second form is configured to expose the component, thereby making the component accessible for use, appearance, or function, and an active material in operable communication with the member, wherein the active material is configured to undergo a change in at least one property upon receipt of an activation signal, wherein the change in at least one property is effective to transition the member from the first form to the second form.

Active Material Based Concealment Devices For Seams

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US Patent:
7905538, Mar 15, 2011
Filed:
Aug 31, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/848488
Inventors:
Ukpai I. Ukpai - West Bloomfield MI, US
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Mark A. Kramarczyk - Sterling Heights MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
John C. Ulicny - Oxford MI, US
Gary L. Jones - Farmington Hills MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI
International Classification:
B60J 10/08
US Classification:
2961469
Abstract:
A device for concealing a seam between a first surface and a second surface includes a moveable body fixedly attached to a selected one of the first surface and the second surface, wherein the moveable body is configured to transition between a first position and a second position to conceal and expose the seam, and an active material in operative communication with the moveable body, wherein the active material is configured to undergo a change in at least one property upon receipt of an activation signal, wherein the change in at least one property is effective to transition the moveable body from the first position to the second position.

Active Material Actuator Assembly

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US Patent:
7980074, Jul 19, 2011
Filed:
Aug 9, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/501417
Inventors:
Xiujie Gao - Troy MI, US
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Ukpai I. Ukpai - West Bloomfield MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
F01B 29/10
US Classification:
60527, 60528
Abstract:
Active material actuator assemblies are provided that enable simplified control systems and faster actuator cycle times. A movable member is provided that has multiple active material components operatively connected to it. The active material components are separately selectively activatable for moving the movable member. Movement of the movable member via activation of a first of the active material components triggers activation of the second active material component to further move the movable member. Alternatively or in addition, previously activated active material components are protected from undesired stretching during activation of another active material component or, when desired, an active material component may be reset via activation of another of the active material components in order to prepare it for subsequent activation.
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Ukpai I Ukpai from West Bloomfield, MI, age ~55 Get Report