Patents by Inventor Brian L. Anderson
Brian L. Anderson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 7229739Abstract: The invention generally relates to positive-working coating compositions and to a substrate formed with a coating of that composition. Advantageous versions of the invention provide an infrared imageable, positive lithographic printing plate having a coating comprising a hydroxy substituted polymer, a diphenylcarbinol solubility suppressing compound and an infrared radiation absorbing compound.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2005Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Anocoil CorporationInventors: Paul A. Perron, Brian L. Anderson, William J. Ryan
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Patent number: 7041481Abstract: A system for nucleic acid amplification of a sample comprises partitioning the sample into partitioned sections and performing PCR on the partitioned sections of the sample. Another embodiment of the invention provides a system for nucleic acid amplification and detection of a sample comprising partitioning the sample into partitioned sections, performing PCR on the partitioned sections of the sample, and detecting and analyzing the partitioned sections of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2003Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Brian L. Anderson, Billy W. Colston, Jr., Chris Elkin
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Patent number: 7040094Abstract: A combustion engine method and system provides increased fuel efficiency and reduces polluting exhaust emissions by burning fuel in a two-stage combustion system. Fuel is combusted in a piston engine in a first stage producing piston engine exhaust gases. Fuel contained in the piston engine exhaust gases is combusted in a second stage turbine engine. Turbine engine exhaust gases are used to supercharge the piston engine.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2003Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Larry E. Fischer, Brian L. Anderson, Kevin C. O'Brien
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Publication number: 20040180346Abstract: A system for nucleic acid amplification of a sample comprises partitioning the sample into partitioned sections and performing PCR on the partitioned sections of the sample. Another embodiment of the invention provides a system for nucleic acid amplification and detection of a sample comprising partitioning the sample into partitioned sections, performing PCR on the partitioned sections of the sample, and detecting and analyzing the partitioned sections of the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Applicant: The Regents of the University of California.Inventors: Brian L. Anderson, Billy W. Colston, Chris Elkin
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Patent number: 6790030Abstract: Multi-stage combustion technology combined with nitrogen-enriched air technology for controlling the combustion temperature and products to extend the maintenance and lifetime cycles of materials in contact with combustion products and to reduce pollutants while maintaining relatively high combustion and thermal cycle efficiencies. The first stage of combustion operates fuel rich where most of the heat of combustion is released by burning it with nitrogen-enriched air. Part of the energy in the combustion gases is used to perform work or to provide heat. The cooled combustion gases are reheated by additional stages of combustion until the last stage is at or near stoichiometric conditions. Additional energy is extracted from each stage to result in relatively high thermal cycle efficiency. The air is enriched with nitrogen using air separation technologies such as diffusion, permeable membrane, absorption, and cryogenics.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Larry E. Fischer, Brian L. Anderson
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Publication number: 20040055298Abstract: A combustion engine method and system provides increased fuel efficiency and reduces polluting exhaust emissions by burning fuel in a two-stage combustion system. Fuel is combusted in a piston engine in a first stage producing piston engine exhaust gases. Fuel contained in the piston engine exhaust gases is combusted in a second stage turbine engine. Turbine engine exhaust gases are used to supercharge the piston engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Applicant: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Larry E. Fischer, Brian L. Anderson, Kevin C. O'Brien
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Publication number: 20030152879Abstract: Multi-stage combustion technology combined with nitrogen-enriched air technology for controlling the combustion temperature and products to extend the maintenance and lifetime cycles of materials in contact with combustion products and to reduce pollutants while maintaining relatively high combustion and thermal cycle efficiencies. The first stage of combustion operates fuel rich where most of the heat of combustion is released by burning it with nitrogen-enriched air. Part of the energy in the combustion gases is used to perform work or to provide heat. The cooled combustion gases are reheated by additional stages of combustion until the last stage is at or near stoichiometric conditions. Additional energy is extracted from each stage to result in relatively high thermal cycle efficiency. The air is enriched with nitrogen using air separation technologies such as diffusion, permeable membrane, absorption, and cryogenics.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2002Publication date: August 14, 2003Applicant: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Larry E. Fischer, Brian L. Anderson
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Publication number: 20030048343Abstract: Provided is a process for preparing a laminated ink jet printed image. The process comprises first coating an ink jet image receiving layer onto a clear base material useful for lamination. An image is printed on the image receiving layer, and then the resulting construction is applied to a substrate with heat and pressure such that the image bearing layer is in between the substrate and the clear base and is protectively sealed by means of the clear base. The clear base layer acts as a protective layer for the image bearing layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2001Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: Brian L. Anderson, Jamil D. Hadla, Edward M. McCarron, Wendi M. West
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Patent number: 6413590Abstract: Provided is a UV-curable ink jet coating comprised of a copolymer or mixture of polyvinyl alcohol and polyethylene oxide, and a water-soluble polymer which can act as an electron and/or proton donor, preferably containing at least one carbonyl group. The entire mixture is UV cured once coated onto a substrate thereby creating a matrix due to crosslinking between the water soluble polymer and the polyvinyl alcohol/polyethylene oxide copolymer or mixture. The result is an ink receptive coating which will absorb many different ink jet inks very rapidly, while exhibiting high gloss. The ink jet medium thereby permits use with many different printers and inks.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2000Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Rexam Graphics Inc.Inventors: Brian L. Anderson, Andrew J. Naisby, Everett W. Bennett, Jimal D. Hadla, Leonard R. Gemme
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Patent number: 6001482Abstract: An ink jet image receptor element having a protective coating is disclosed. The protective coating is a single protective layer that contains a fluoropolymer and an acrylic polymer. Because the protective coating is resistant to surface pitting, dirt, stains, and general degradation, images formed from the element can be used effectively on billboards, banners, posters, and other outdoor signs.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1997Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Assignee: Rexam Graphics, Inc.Inventors: Brian L. Anderson, Theresa M. Chagnon, Douglas Allan Cahill, Richard Scott Himmelwright, Dene Harvey Taylor
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Patent number: 5958299Abstract: Explosives simulants that include non-explosive components are disclosed that facilitate testing of equipment designed to remotely detect explosives. The simulants are non-explosive, non-hazardous materials that can be safely handled without any significant precautions. The simulants imitate real explosives in terms of mass density, effective atomic number, x-ray transmission properties, and physical form, including moldable plastics and emulsions/gels.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1997Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: John W. Kury, Brian L. Anderson
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Patent number: 5906748Abstract: This invention provides a process to tremendously reduce the bulk volume of contaminants obtained from an effluent stream produced subsurface remediation. The chemicals used for the subsurface remediation are reclaimed for recycling to the remediation process. Additional reductions in contaminant bulk volume are achieved by the ultra-violet light destruction of halogenated hydrocarbons, and the complete oxidation of hydrophobic fuel hydrocarbons and hydrophilic hydrocarbons. The contaminated bulk volume will arise primarily from the disposal of the toxic metal ions. The entire process is modular, so if there are any technological breakthroughs in one or more of the component process modules, such modules can be readily replaced.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1995Date of Patent: May 25, 1999Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Edward J. Kansa, Brian L. Anderson, Ananda M. Wijesinghe, Brian E. Viani
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Patent number: 5853899Abstract: Provided is a receiving medium comprising a substrate and an ink receiving layer provided thereon, said ink receiving layer comprising a blend of an ethylene vinylacetate copolymer and a hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol. The ink receiving layer preferably further comprises a solid particulate such as silica or calcium silicate. Also provided is a process for providing a water resistant ink jet print by attaching droplets of a recording liquid on a recording medium, said recording medium comprising an ink receiving layer provided on a substrate with the ink receiving layer comprising a blend of an ethylene vinylacetate copolymer and a hydrolyzed polyvinylalcohol.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1996Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Assignee: Rexam Graphics Inc.Inventors: Brian L. Anderson, Brenda M. Warren
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Patent number: 5033790Abstract: A bicycle seat post clamping assembly is formed from a simple tube attached perpendicularly to the top of a seat post. A clamping member is formed from a cylindrical member which is separated into three portions by two cuts, each of which runs from one end of the cylindrical piece to the circumference adjacent the center. Grooves in the main portion accommodate the rails of the seats and a fastening member serves to draw the three pieces together thus wedging them into the tube attached to the top of the seat post thereby allowing ease of adjustment of the angle of the seat as well as the fore and aft positioning thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 1990Date of Patent: July 23, 1991Inventors: Frederick C. Schilplin, Brian L. Anderson
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Patent number: 5000476Abstract: A suspension system having a horizontal roll axis eliminates bump steer. The roll axis is formed by a line connecting the instant center of the axle locating links and the roll center. A pair of locating links trail rearwardly from a pivot point on the chassis to pivotal mounting point on the axle adjacent the wheels. In another embodiment, the roll center is controlled by a pair of lateral links which are mounted at their outboard ends to the axle and at their inboard ends to a pair of bellcranks pivotally mounted to the chassis, the bellcranks being linked to one another by a connecting link, gear teeth or a flexible member. The lateral links may also be mounted using compliant elastomer mounting points or by using a fore-aft pivoting A-arm mounted to the chassis. A rack and pinion steering mechanism may be mounted directly to the solid axle to enhance handling and reduce weight.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 1989Date of Patent: March 19, 1991Assignees: Michael D. Lindorfer, Frederick C. SchilplinInventors: Michael D. Lindorfer, Brian L. Anderson