THOMAS R SMITH
Nursing at Melvin, Livonia, MI
License number
Florida 9333899
Issued Date
Nov 17, 2011
Effective Date
May 6, 2015
Expiration Date
Apr 30, 2013
Category
Health Care
Type
Registered Nurse
Address
Address
14000 Melvin St, Livonia, MI 48154
Phone
(734) 709-4076
Professional information
Thomas Smith - Livonia, MI
Work:
The Doctors' Hospital of Michigan
Department of Veteran's Affairs Medical Center Ann Arbor - Ann Arbor, MI
Haggerty Road - Livonia, MI
Concept Dr - Plymouth, MI
United States Navy
Aircrewman
Aircrewman
Education:
Schoolcraft College - Livonia, MI
associate's in nursing Florida Community College in Jacksonville - Jacksonville, FL
nursing
associate's in nursing Florida Community College in Jacksonville - Jacksonville, FL
nursing
Engine Cover Having A Retainer To Secure An Engine Accessory
US Patent:
8065983, Nov 29, 2011
Filed:
Jul 1, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/496089
Inventors:
Thomas Edward Smith - Livonia MI, US
Frank Acierno Valencia - Canton MI, US
Frank Acierno Valencia - Canton MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F01M 9/10
US Classification:
123 9038, 123195 C
Abstract:
A cam cover for a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine which has an aperture in the cam cover adapted to permit spark plug installation into the cylinder head and two tabs protruding vertically from the cam cover adapted to retain a boss extending from an ignition coil is disclosed. The ignition coil has a portion adapted to fit over the spark plug and an orifice through the boss. The cam cover also has a recess between the tabs with the recess extending into the cam cover which is adapted to accept a self-tapping screw in the event of a tab failure. The tabs have a varying cross-section along their length such that they allow the orifice to be slid over the tabs by them squeezing together and then snapping into place when the orifice clears the ramps on the side of the tabs.
Valve Cover With Decoupled Nvh Isolation And Sealing Features
US Patent:
8141531, Mar 27, 2012
Filed:
Aug 14, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/191918
Inventors:
Thomas Edward Smith - Livonia MI, US
Abdelkrim Zouani - Canton MI, US
Abdelkrim Zouani - Canton MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F01M 9/10
US Classification:
123 9038, 1231935, 123198 E, 123195 C, 181204
Abstract:
A cylinder head cover, a system, and a method are disclosed for sealing a cylinder head and isolating cylinder head vibrations from a cylinder head cover body. An example cylinder head cover may include a bottom carrier having a first end configured to be disposed in sealing engagement with a cylinder head. The bottom carrier may also have a second end. A cover body may be configured to provide a covering surface, and may have a side wall extending toward the cylinder head. A resilient joining element may connect the bottom carrier second end to an edge of the cover body side wall in sealing engagement. An example method may include positioning a substantially rigid bottom carrier on the cylinder head, the bottom carrier including a sealing member configured for sealing engagement with the cylinder head; sealingly connecting a membranoid elastomeric joining element to the bottom carrier; connecting the cylinder head body to the joining element; and forming a substantially continuous sealing membrane with a combination of the bottom carrier the joining element and the cylinder head body.
Valve Cover With Decoupled Nvh Isolation And Sealing Features
US Patent:
2010010, May 6, 2010
Filed:
Nov 5, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/265460
Inventors:
Thomas Edward Smith - Livonia MI, US
Assignee:
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F02F 11/00, F02F 7/00
US Classification:
277594, 123195 C
Abstract:
A cylinder head cover, and a gasket are disclosed for sealing a cylinder head and isolating cylinder head vibrations from a cylinder head cover body. An example cylinder head cover may include a gasket having an elongate first gasket part and a flexible second gasket part sealingly coupled with the first gasket part along a length of the first gasket part. A bottom carrier may be configured to hold the first gasket part against a cylinder head for sealing engagement with the cylinder head. In addition a cover body may be configured to provide a covering surface sealingly coupled with the second gasket part at a spaced apart distance from the cylinder head.
System For Improving Engine Crankcase Ventilation
US Patent:
8607768, Dec 17, 2013
Filed:
Aug 25, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/868152
Inventors:
Frank Acierno Valencia - Canton MI, US
Thomas Edward Smith - Livonia MI, US
Roy Ford - Monroe MI, US
Thomas Edward Smith - Livonia MI, US
Roy Ford - Monroe MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F02B 25/06
US Classification:
123572, 123573, 123574, 123 4186
Abstract:
A system for improving PCV flow of an engine is presented. The system can reduce engine oil consumption when an engine is exposed to lateral or centripetal force. In one example, the system includes a mechanically operated valve that acts to limit PCV flow.
Engine Cover Having A Retainer To Secure An Engine Accessory
US Patent:
8256395, Sep 4, 2012
Filed:
Jul 1, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/496132
Inventors:
Thomas Edward Smith - Livonia MI, US
Frank Acierno Valencia - Canton MI, US
Frank Acierno Valencia - Canton MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F01M 9/10
US Classification:
123195C, 123 9038
Abstract:
A cover has an aperture through which an accessory gains access to the interior side of the cover and a cavity. The accessory may be any kind of sensor or actuator. To secure the accessory to the cover, an adapter coupled to the cover is provided. In one example, the adapter has a cylindrical connection section that is spin welded into place in the cavity. In another example, the adapter has self-tapping threads that engage with the surface surrounding the cavity. The adapter also has tabs extending outwardly from the cover, the tabs having a proximate section and an engagement section. The accessory has a retaining orifice that couples with the tabs in a snap-fit relationship to secure the accessory to the cover.
Engine Cover Having A Retainer To Secure An Engine Accessory
US Patent:
2012002, Feb 2, 2012
Filed:
Oct 10, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/269890
Inventors:
Thomas Edward Smith - Livonia MI, US
Frank Acierno Valencia - Canton MI, US
Frank Acierno Valencia - Canton MI, US
Assignee:
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F02B 77/02
US Classification:
123195 C
Abstract:
A cam cover for a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine has an aperture in the cam cover adapted to permit spark plug installation into the cylinder head and two tabs protruding vertically from the cam cover adapted to retain a boss extending from an ignition coil. The ignition coil has a portion adapted to fit over the spark plug and an orifice through the boss. The cam cover also has a recess between the tabs with the recess extending into the cam cover which is adapted to accept a self-tapping screw in the event of a tab failure. The tabs have a varying cross-section along their length such that they allow the orifice to slide over the tabs squeezing the tabs together and then snapping into place when the orifice clears the ramps on the side of the tabs.
System For Improving Engine Crankcase Ventilation Via A Conduit
US Patent:
8567375, Oct 29, 2013
Filed:
Aug 25, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/868219
Inventors:
Gary David Liimatta - Milan MI, US
Thomas Edward Smith - Livonia MI, US
Frank Acierno Valencia - Canton MI, US
Thomas Edward Smith - Livonia MI, US
Frank Acierno Valencia - Canton MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F01M 13/00
US Classification:
123572
Abstract:
A system for improving PCV flow of an engine is presented. The system can reduce engine oil consumption when an engine is exposed to lateral or centripetal force. In one example, the system includes a mechanically operated valve that acts to limit PCV flow in a conduit external to an engine.
Engine Cover Having A Retainer To Secure An Engine Accessory
US Patent:
2012029, Nov 22, 2012
Filed:
Jul 27, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/560407
Inventors:
Thomas Edward Smith - Livonia MI, US
Frank Acierno Valencia - Canton MI, US
Frank Acierno Valencia - Canton MI, US
Assignee:
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F02B 77/00, B29C 65/06
US Classification:
123195 C, 156 735
Abstract:
A cover has an aperture through which an accessory gains access to the interior side of the cover and a cavity. The accessory may be any kind of sensor or actuator. To secure the accessory to the cover, an adapter coupled to the cover is provided. In one example, the adapter has a cylindrical connection section that is spin welded into place in the cavity. In another example, the adapter has self-tapping threads that engage with the surface surrounding the cavity. The adapter also has tabs extending outwardly from the cover, the tabs having a proximate section and an engagement section. The accessory has a retaining orifice that couples with the tabs in a snap-fit relationship to secure the accessory to the cover.
Internal Combustion Engine Cover With Electronic Module
US Patent:
7509951, Mar 31, 2009
Filed:
Oct 29, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/926679
Inventors:
Thomas E. Smith - Livonia MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F01M 13/00
US Classification:
123573, 123634, 123635, 123647, 123196 A, 123196 S
Abstract:
An internal combustion engine cover includes a peripheral rail for attaching a cover to an engine component and an enclosure portion formed integrally with a peripheral rail. At least one port formed in the enclosure portion holds an electronic module which is mounted through the port and which may include an oil separator as well as an electronic device.