Patents by Inventor Brian Wilcox
Brian Wilcox 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: 11926571Abstract: A rotary composter includes a rotatable composting drum, a motor for rotating the drum, an aeration system for supplying air to the drum and an open-loop computerized controller for controlling one or both of the motor and the aeration system based on animal growth data. The rotary composter may also have a wireless nitrogen gas sensor for sensing an amount of nitrogen gas in the drum and a load cell for measuring a mass inside the drum to enable the controller to further control one or both of the motor and the aeration system based on signals from the nitrogen gas sensor and the load cell.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2018Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: TRI-FORM POLY, INC.Inventors: Timothy Epp, John Epp, Byron Irwin, Abram Klassen, Brian Wilcox
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Publication number: 20210061728Abstract: A rotary composter includes a rotatable composting drum, a motor for rotating the drum, an aeration system for supplying air to the drum and an open-loop computerized controller for controlling one or both of the motor and the aeration system based on animal growth data. The rotary composter may also have a wireless nitrogen gas sensor for sensing an amount of nitrogen gas in the drum and a load cell for measuring a mass inside the drum to enable the controller to further control one or both of the motor and the aeration system based on signals from the nitrogen gas sensor and the load cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2018Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Timothy Epp, John Epp, Byron Irwin, Abram Klassen, Brian Wilcox
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Patent number: 10556759Abstract: A material-conveying system has a material-conveying apparatus for conveying material, an electronic control unit, a user interface control panel mounted to the apparatus and interfaced with the electronic control unit to receive user input commands to control the apparatus, a power unit mechanically coupled to the apparatus for powering the apparatus, a data bus communicatively connected between the power unit and the control unit, a portable remote control device for wirelessly transmitting command signals for remotely controlling a power output of the power unit to the apparatus, a wireless receiver at the apparatus for receiving the command signals from the portable remote control device and for transmitting the command signals to the electronic control unit that controls the power output of the power unit. The portable remote control device is also configured to wirelessly transmit a control signal to a gate controller of a material-unloading gate of a material container.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2014Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Brent Belluk, Tim Strydhorst, Chris Manning, Brian Wilcox
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Patent number: 10464758Abstract: A transportable drive-over conveyor system comprising a drive-over hopper for receiving grain or other material and having a belted conveyor for conveying the grain or other material, a transition section pivotally connected at an upstream end to the drive-over hopper, an auger mounted at a downstream end of the transition section, wherein the transition section transfers the grain or other material from the belted conveyor to the auger.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Brian Wilcox, Dave Friesen, Chris Manning, Ron Braun, Brayden Jaspers
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Patent number: 10183812Abstract: A transportable drive-over conveyor system includes a drive-over hopper for receiving material and having a belt-type conveyor for conveying the material, a transition section pivotally connected to the drive-over hopper, an auger mounted at a downstream end of the transition section, and wheels beneath the auger that support and move the conveyor system. At least one wheel is a drive wheel. The wheels may be radially offset. The wheels may be arced to travel in arced tracks.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2018Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventor: Brian Wilcox
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Patent number: 10038783Abstract: A method for handling an interaction between an individual having a physical impairment and a customer contact center includes: detecting, by a processor, an interaction directed to a route point; determining, by the processor, whether the interaction is associated with an individual having a physical impairment; identifying, by the processor, a first resource of the contact center for handling the interaction, wherein the first resource is assigned an attribute indicative of being suitable for handling interactions with individuals having the physical impairment; ascertaining, by the processor, a presence of the first resource at a place enabled for handling interactions with individuals having the physical impairment; and transmitting, by the processor, a signal for routing the interaction to the first resource for servicing via the place, wherein in response to the signal, a communication session is established with a user device of the individual having the physical impairment.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Inventors: Brian Wilcox, Colin Michael Leonard, Herbert Willi Artur Ristock
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Publication number: 20180155131Abstract: A transportable drive-over conveyor system includes a drive-over hopper for receiving material and having a belt-type conveyor for conveying the material, a transition section pivotally connected to the drive-over hopper, an auger mounted at a downstream end of the transition section, and wheels beneath the auger that support and move the conveyor system. At least one wheel is a drive wheel. The wheels may be radially offset. The wheels may be arced to travel in arced tracks.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventor: Brian Wilcox
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Publication number: 20180063325Abstract: A method for handling an interaction between an individual having a physical impairment and a customer contact center includes: detecting, by a processor, an interaction directed to a route point; determining, by the processor, whether the interaction is associated with an individual having a physical impairment; identifying, by the processor, a first resource of the contact center for handling the interaction, wherein the first resource is assigned an attribute indicative of being suitable for handling interactions with individuals having the physical impairment; ascertaining, by the processor, a presence of the first resource at a place enabled for handling interactions with individuals having the physical impairment; and transmitting, by the processor, a signal for routing the interaction to the first resource for servicing via the place, wherein in response to the signal, a communication session is established with a user device of the individual having the physical impairment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Brian Wilcox, Colin Michael Leonard, Herbert Willi Artur Ristock
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Patent number: 9884731Abstract: A transportable drive-over conveyor system includes a drive-over hopper for receiving material and having a belt-type conveyor for conveying the material, a transition section pivotally connected at an upstream end to the drive-over hopper, an auger mounted at a downstream end of the transition section. The transition section transfers the material from the belt-type conveyor to the auger. The system may include radially offset wheels that support and move the conveyor system. The system further includes a pair of foldable ramps having hooks. The system further includes a folding and lifting mechanism which may include cables connected to the hooks for folding the foldable ramps and then lifting the conveyor system by the ramps.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventor: Brian Wilcox
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Publication number: 20170283181Abstract: A transportable drive-over conveyor system comprising a drive-over hopper for receiving grain or other material and having a belted conveyor for conveying the grain or other material, a transition section pivotally connected at an upstream end to the drive-over hopper, an auger mounted at a downstream end of the transition section, wherein the transition section transfers the grain or other material from the belted conveyor to the auger.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Brian Wilcox, Dave Friesen, Chris Manning, Ron Braun, Brayden Jaspers
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Publication number: 20170233194Abstract: A transportable drive-over conveyor system includes a drive-over hopper for receiving material and having a belt-type conveyor for conveying the material, a transition section pivotally connected at an upstream end to the drive-over hopper, an auger mounted at a downstream end of the transition section. The transition section transfers the material from the belt-type conveyor to the auger. The system may include radially offset wheels that support and move the conveyor system. The system further includes a pair of foldable ramps having hooks. The system further includes a folding and lifting mechanism which may include cables connected to the hooks for folding the foldable ramps and then lifting the conveyor system by the ramps.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventor: Brian Wilcox
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Patent number: 9701481Abstract: A transportable drive-over conveyor system comprising a drive-over hopper for receiving grain or other material and having a belted conveyor for conveying the grain or other material, a transition section pivotally connected at an upstream end to the drive-over hopper, an auger mounted at a downstream end of the transition section, wherein the transition section transfers the grain or other material from the belted conveyor to the auger.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2013Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Brian Wilcox, Dave Friesen, Chris Manning, Ron Braun, Brayden Jaspers
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Patent number: 9328813Abstract: Bulk metallic glass-based strain wave gears and strain wave gear components. In one embodiment, a strain wave gear includes: a wave generator; a flexspline that itself includes a first set of gear teeth; and a circular spline that itself includes a second set of gear teeth; where at least one of the wave generator, the flexspline, and the circular spline, includes a bulk metallic glass-based material.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: California Institute of TechnologyInventors: Douglas C. Hofmann, Brian Wilcox
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Patent number: 9285027Abstract: Bulk metallic glass-based strain wave gears and strain wave gear components. In one embodiment, a strain wave gear includes: a wave generator; a flexspline that itself includes a first set of gear teeth; and a circular spline that itself includes a second set of gear teeth; where at least one of the wave generator, the flexspline, and the circular spline, includes a bulk metallic glass-based material.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: California Institute of TechnologyInventors: Douglas C. Hofmann, Brian Wilcox
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Publication number: 20150225188Abstract: A material-conveying system has a material-conveying apparatus for conveying material, an electronic control unit, a user interface control panel mounted to the apparatus and interfaced with the electronic control unit to receive user input commands to control the apparatus, a power unit mechanically coupled to the apparatus for powering the apparatus, a data bus communicatively connected between the power unit and the control unit, a portable remote control device for wirelessly transmitting command signals for remotely controlling a power output of the power unit to the apparatus, a wireless receive at the apparatus for receiving the command signals to the electronic control unit that controls the power output of the power unit. The portable remote control device is also configured to wirelessly transmit a control signal to a gate controller of a material-unloading gate of a material container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2014Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: AG GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Brent Belluk, Tim Strydhorst, Chris Manning, Brian Wilcox
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Publication number: 20150078878Abstract: A transportable drive-over conveyor system comprising a drive-over hopper for receiving grain or other material and having a belted conveyor for conveying the grain or other material, a transition section pivotally connected at an upstream end to the drive-over hopper, an auger mounted at a downstream end of the transition section, wherein the transition section transfers the grain or other material from the belted conveyor to the auger.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Brian Wilcox, Dave Friesen, Chris Manning, Ron Braun, Brayden Jaspers
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Patent number: 8910347Abstract: A rubber strap device is provided that includes a post that may be selectively attached to a flexible strap for securing the ends of the flexible strap when the strap is wrapped around one or more objects. The post may be configured to maintain a selected position on the flexible strap when mounted thereon.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Alliance Rubber CompanyInventor: Brian Wilcox
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Publication number: 20140224050Abstract: Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention implement bulk metallic glass-based strain wave gears and strain wave gear components. In one embodiment, a strain wave gear includes: a wave generator; a flexspline that itself includes a first set of gear teeth; and a circular spline that itself includes a second set of gear teeth; where at least one of the wave generator, the flexspline, and the circular spline, includes a bulk metallic glass-based material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: California Institute of TechnologyInventors: Douglas C. Hofmann, Brian Wilcox
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Patent number: 6697710Abstract: A gas pipe explorer formed of a plurality of connecting elements, and an articulation element between the connected elements. The connected elements include drive capabilities, and the articulation element allows the connected elements to traverse gas pipes of arbitrary shapes and sizes. A sensor may sends the characteristics of the gas pipe, and the communication element may send back those sends characteristics. The communication can be wired, over a tether connecting the device to a remote end. Alternatively, the connection can be wireless, driven by either a generator or a battery.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2001Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: California Institute of TechnologyInventor: Brian Wilcox
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Publication number: 20030074108Abstract: A gas pipe explorer formed of a plurality of connecting elements, and an articulation element between the connected elements. The connected elements include drive capabilities, and the articulation element allows the connected elements to traverse gas pipes of arbitrary shapes and sizes. A sensor may sends the characteristics of the gas pipe, and the communication element may send back those sends characteristics. The communication can be wired, over a tether connecting the device to a remote end. Alternatively, the connection can be wireless, driven by either a generator or a battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2001Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventor: Brian Wilcox