Patents by Inventor Brian Matthew Kloepfer

Brian Matthew Kloepfer 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).

  • Method for mining simulations
    Patent number: 8753556
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an educational method and apparatus for the instruction of basic scientific principles relating to mining. The apparatus consists of a kit for science instruction that comprises a topographic mold, casting compound, and one or more components simulating materials found in nature beneath the surface of the earth. The kit may include a tool for obtaining core samples of the resulting topographic model and may include a topographic map. The components of the kit may be used in conjunction with weight measurement tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Carolina Biological Supply Company
    Inventor: Brian Matthew Kloepfer
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MINING SIMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20140015165
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an educational method and apparatus for the instruction of basic scientific principles relating to mining. The apparatus consists of a kit for science instruction that comprises a topographic mold, casting compound, and one or more components simulating materials found in nature beneath the surface of the earth. The kit may include a tool for obtaining core samples of the resulting topographic model and may include a topographic map. The components of the kit may be used in conjunction with weight measurement tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY
    Inventor: Brian Matthew Kloepfer
  • Apparatus for mining simulations
    Patent number: 8556612
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an educational method and apparatus for the instruction of basic scientific principles relating to mining. The apparatus consists of a kit for science instruction that comprises a topographic mold, casting compound, and one or more components simulating materials found in nature beneath the surface of the earth. The kit may include a tool for obtaining core samples of the resulting topographic model and may include a topographic map. The components of the kit may be used in conjunction with weight measurement tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Carolina Biological Supply Company
    Inventor: Brian Matthew Kloepfer