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).
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Patent number: 10895882Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 28, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: ENTRO INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Jason Ross, Brian Unger, Shawn Smith
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Patent number: 10889961Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 14, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: ENTRO INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Brian Unger
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Patent number: 10793409Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: ENTRO INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Brian Unger
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Patent number: 10787212Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Inventors: Shawn Smith, Harlan Smith, Brian Unger
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Publication number: 20190048558Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Applicant: Entro Industries, Inc.Inventor: Brian Unger
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Publication number: 20190041879Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: Entro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jason Ross, Brian Unger, Shawn Smith
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Publication number: 20190016575Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: Entro Industries, Inc.Inventor: Brian UNGER
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Publication number: 20160194041Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Shawn Smith, Harlan Smith, Brian Unger
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Patent number: 9212794Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.Inventors: Brian Unger, Mark Neubauer
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Publication number: 20140168958Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Fiskars Brands, Inc.Inventors: Brian Unger, Mark Neubauer
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Patent number: D789425Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: ENTRO INDUSTRIESInventors: Shawn R Smith, Harlan B Smith, Brian Unger