Patents by Inventor Brian Unger

Brian Unger 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: 10895882
    Abstract: A control system may control multiple devices, such as jacks. The control system may adjust the speeds of the devices based on their distances from associated targets. The control system improves overall walking system performance by more efficiently directing more of the limited resources, such as hydraulic fluid, to the furthest back jacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: ENTRO INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Ross, Brian Unger, Shawn Smith
  • Patent number: 10889961
    Abstract: A control system retracts lifting devices to a stored reset height during a reset operation to raise support feet off of a base surface. The control device raises a load to a stored moving height above the base surface during a moving operation. The control system automatically repeats the reset and moving operations using the stored reset and stored moving heights. The control device may receive an adjustment signal identifying anew height of the support feet or load bearing frame above the base surface and uses the new height during subsequent reset or moving operations. The control device may default to a minimum reset height or a minimum moving height when the new height would cause the support feet or load bearing frame to drag on the base surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: ENTRO INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Brian Unger
  • Patent number: 10793409
    Abstract: A control system detects a loaded state for a lifting device. The control system receives a current load value from a load sensor corresponding to a load on the lifting device and compares the current load value from a previously received load value to determine a change in load. The control system receives a current displacement value from a displacement sensor corresponding to a displacement of the lifting device and compares the current displacement value with a previously received displacement value to determine a change in displacement. The control system compares the change in load with the change in displacement to determine a current load slope. The lifting device in identified in a loaded state based on a comparison of the current load slope with a load slope threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: ENTRO INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Brian Unger
  • Patent number: 10787212
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to a system or method for moving a load, the apparatus may include a control panel comprising an assemblage of one or more directional switches that are configured to activate a lift mechanism structure to lift a load-bearing frame supporting the load. The one or more directional switches configured to adjust a travel mechanism that is coupled to a roller track and connected to an electrically positionable roller assembly and adjust a pin connector that is configured to connect a support foot to the roller track to allow the roller track to rotate relative to the support foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Inventors: Shawn Smith, Harlan Smith, Brian Unger
  • Publication number: 20190048558
    Abstract: A control system retracts lifting devices to a stored reset height during a reset operation to raise support feet off of a base surface. The control device raises a load to a stored moving height above the base surface during a moving operation. The control system automatically repeats the reset and moving operations using the stored reset and stored moving heights. The control device may receive an adjustment signal identifying anew height of the support feet or load bearing frame above the base surface and uses the new height during subsequent reset or moving operations. The control device may default to a minimum reset height or a minimum moving height when the new height would cause the support feet or load bearing frame to drag on the base surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: Entro Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Unger
  • Publication number: 20190041879
    Abstract: A control system may control multiple devices, such as jacks. The control system may adjust the speeds of the devices based on their distances from associated targets. The control system improves overall walking system performance by more efficiently directing more of the limited resources, such as hydraulic fluid, to the furthest back jacks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: Entro Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Ross, Brian Unger, Shawn Smith
  • Publication number: 20190016575
    Abstract: A control system detects a loaded state for a lifting device. The control system receives a current load value from a load sensor corresponding to a load on the lifting device and compares the current load value from a previously received load value to determine a change in load. The control system receives a current displacement value from a displacement sensor corresponding to a displacement of the lifting device and compares the current displacement value with a previously received displacement value to determine a change in displacement. The control system compares the change in load with the change in displacement to determine a current load slope. The lifting device in identified in a loaded state based on a comparison of the current load slope with a load slope threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Applicant: Entro Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian UNGER
  • Publication number: 20160194041
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to a system or method for moving a load, the apparatus may include a control panel comprising an assemblage of one or more directional switches that are configured to activate a lift mechanism structure to lift a load-bearing frame supporting the load. The one or more directional switches configured to adjust a travel mechanism that is coupled to a roller track and connected to an electrically positionable roller assembly and adjust a pin connector that is configured to connect a support foot to the roller track to allow the roller track to rotate relative to the support foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Shawn Smith, Harlan Smith, Brian Unger
  • Patent number: 9212794
    Abstract: A flashlight includes a housing that extends from a first end to a second end, a light source provided at the first end of the housing, a rechargeable power supply electrically coupled to the light source, a generator electrically coupled to the rechargeable power supply, and a hand crank coupled to the generator, the hand crank including a base and an arm, the hand crank movable between a storage position and a cranking position. The base is rotatably coupled to the second end of the housing. The arm is translatable relative to the housing between a retracted position and an extended position such that when the arm is in the extended position, the arm is pivotable relative to the base between a translation position in which the arm is substantially parallel to the housing axis and a fixed position in which the arm is substantially perpendicular to the housing axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Unger, Mark Neubauer
  • Publication number: 20140168958
    Abstract: A flashlight includes a housing that extends from a first end to a second end, a light source provided at the first end of the housing, a rechargeable power supply electrically coupled to the light source, a generator electrically coupled to the rechargeable power supply, and a hand crank coupled to the generator, the hand crank including a base and an arm, the hand crank movable between a storage position and a cranking position. The base is rotatably coupled to the second end of the housing. The arm is translatable relative to the housing between a retracted position and an extended position such that when the arm is in the extended position, the arm is pivotable relative to the base between a translation position in which the arm is substantially parallel to the housing axis and a fixed position in which the arm is substantially perpendicular to the housing axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Unger, Mark Neubauer
  • Patent number: D789425
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: ENTRO INDUSTRIES
    Inventors: Shawn R Smith, Harlan B Smith, Brian Unger