Patents by Inventor Brian Ream

Brian Ream 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).

  • Patent number: 8028830
    Abstract: A structure is disclosed to protect explosive ordnance. The structure comprises an inner ceramic layer. A polyurethane layer encompassing the inner ceramic layer. A third layer is a stainless steel layer encompassing the polyurethane layer with a second polyurethane layer wrapping around the stainless steel layer. A fifth layer is an outer ceramic layer. A sixth layer through tenth layer comprises interconnected aramid fiber fabric (i.e., KEVLAR) impregnated with polyurethane. The structure may be part of an explosive handling system to include a shipping container that decelerates projectiles approaching the explosive device. The container comprises fifteen additional layers to encompass the structure. The first layer is steel encompassing the structure with a second layer through fifteenth layer of the container each being KEVLAR impregnated with polyurethane. Both the composite structure and the shipping container can be made from commercially available products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Khosrow Nematollahi, Brian Ream
  • Patent number: 7935362
    Abstract: Methods and products for delivering a medicament or agent to an individual are provided as well as methods for producing the product. The product includes one or more coatings having a medicament or agent. The coatings can further comprise one or more fat-based confectioneries to provide a coated product that has an improved aesthetic and taste appeal to a consumer. The medicament or agent is present within a coating that surrounds a consumable center. By chewing the coated product, the medicament or agent is released from the product within the buccal cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Ronald L. Ream, Leonard Matulewicz, William J. Wokas, Brian Ream
  • Publication number: 20060147585
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for applying an electrostatic charge to powders and applying the charged powders to the surfaces of food products, especially confectionery products. The method can be used to reduce sticking of a product as it is being formed and to apply flavorings. The method reduces the amount of powder required to obtain suitable coatings and therefore reduces the amount of powder that is wasted in the coating process. The process is particularly well suited to the application of powders to gum surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Miguel Winckelmann, Jordi Casellas, Brian Ream
  • Publication number: 20060141008
    Abstract: Methods and products for delivering a medicament or agent to an individual are provided as well as methods for producing the product. The product includes one or more coatings having a medicament or agent. The coatings can further comprise one or more fat-based confectioneries to provide a coated product that has an improved aesthetic and taste appeal to a consumer. The medicament or agent is present within a coating that surrounds a consumable center. By chewing the coated product, the medicament or agent is released from the product within the buccal cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Ronald Ream, Leonard Matulewicz, William Wokas, Brian Ream