Patents by Inventor Paul A. Brown

Paul A. Brown 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: 11560042
    Abstract: A heat pump includes a refrigerant loop. The refrigerant loop includes a compressor, a first condenser, a vapor generator having a first region and a second region, a first expansion valve, a second expansion valve, and a first evaporator. A branching point is positioned between the first condenser and the vapor generator. The branching point diverts a portion of a first heat exchange fluid circulating through the refrigerant loop to the vapor generator. The first expansion valve is positioned between the branching point and the vapor generator. An outlet of the vapor generator is coupled to a mid-pressure inlet port of the compressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Paul Brown, Manfred Koberstein, Loren John Lohmeyer, Rachael Shey
  • Patent number: 11544236
    Abstract: A machine-learning driven Database Management System (DBMS) is provided. One or more machine-learning algorithms are trained on the database constructs and execution plans produced by a database optimizer for queries. The trained machine-learning algorithms provide predictors when supplied the constructs and plans for a given query. The predictors are processed by the DBMS to make resource, scheduling, and Service Level Agreement (SLA) compliance decisions with respect to the given query.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Teradata US, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Paul Brown, Preeti Javaji
  • Publication number: 20220410664
    Abstract: A heat pump includes a refrigerant loop. The refrigerant loop includes a compressor, a first condenser, a vapor generator having a first region and a second region, a first expansion valve, a second expansion valve, and a first evaporator. A branching point is positioned between the first condenser and the vapor generator. The branching point diverts a portion of a first heat exchange fluid circulating through the refrigerant loop to the vapor generator. The first expansion valve is positioned between the branching point and the vapor generator. An outlet of the vapor generator is coupled to a mid-pressure inlet port of the compressor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Paul Brown, Manfred Koberstein, Loren John Lohmeyer, Rachael Shey
  • Publication number: 20220412611
    Abstract: A heat pump includes a refrigerant loop. The refrigerant loop includes a compressor, a first condenser, a vapor generator having a first region and a second region, a first expansion valve, a second expansion valve, and a first evaporator. A branching point is positioned between the first condenser and the vapor generator. The branching point diverts a portion of a first heat exchange fluid circulating through the refrigerant loop to the vapor generator. The first expansion valve is positioned between the branching point and the vapor generator. An outlet vapor generator is coupled to a mid-pressure inlet port of the compressor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Paul Brown, Manfred Koberstein, Loren John Lohmeyer, Rachael Shey
  • Publication number: 20220402771
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ceramic, to a process for preparing the ceramic and to the use of the ceramic as a dielectric in a capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
    Inventors: Steven John MILNE, Andrew Paul BROWN, Thomas Anthony BROWN
  • Publication number: 20220389084
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating a disease or condition in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising a plurality of particles comprising at least one therapeutic biologic suspended in a pharmaceutically acceptable liquid carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Paul Brown, Tyler L. Carter, Lyndon Fitzgerald Charles, JR., Chase Spenser Coffman, Daniel Benjamin Dadon, Lisa Liu, Sadiqua Shadbar, Chaitanya Sudrik, Yi Tang, Shankul Vartak
  • Publication number: 20220372871
    Abstract: A system for adapting drilling of a borehole in a subterranean formation based on comparing a received cuttings weight to an expected cuttings weight. The system comprises a processor; a non-transitory memory; at least one display; and an application stored in the non-transitory memory that, when executed by the processor, determines the received cuttings weight based on data received from a cuttings storage unit (CSU); determines the expected cuttings weight based on a current borehole depth, on a drill bit geometry, and on a cuttings density value; and presents a representation of the received cuttings weight and a representation of the expected cuttings weight on the at least one display, whereby at least one parameter of drilling of the borehole is adapted based on comparing the representation of the received cuttings to the representation of the expected cuttings weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Benjamin MILLWARD, Paul BROWN, Thomas BERG
  • Publication number: 20220333630
    Abstract: A button assembly is provided that includes a plug, a button, and a biasing member. The plug can be received in an inner pole section. The button is slidably received in the plug for movement between a locked position extended from the plug and an unlocked position retracted with respect to the plug. The biasing member biases the button to the locked position. The button has a land region, a cammed region, and a locking edge. The cammed region slopes from the land region in a direction towards the locking edge. The land region is remote from any pinch point formed between the plug and the locking edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Lawrence Gerard Bereswill, Ahmad Atallah, Adam Paul Brown, Gregory Kevin Tetro
  • Patent number: 11475435
    Abstract: A method for generating codes that correspond to accounts associated with a digital wallet is provided. The method includes obtaining a primary account identifier from a user; receiving a request from the user to generate a secondary account; generating the secondary account; generating a code representing the secondary account; associating the code with the primary account identifier; and transmitting information that indicates the association between the code and the primary account identifier to a payment processor. The method may also include the use of pooled accounts through an aggregation of secondary accounts from different users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
    Inventor: Jacob Barry Paul Brown
  • Publication number: 20220312969
    Abstract: A drive mechanism for an article of adjustable furniture, the drive mechanism having support sections, the support sections including a first support section and a second support section, an actuator mechanism, and at least one connecting mechanism, the at least one connecting mechanism includes a first arm pivotally connected to the first support section, and a second arm pivotally connected to the second support section, the first arm being pivotally connected to the second arm, in which the actuator mechanism is drivingly connected to the o second support section to effect concertina-like movement between the first arm and the second arm to move the second support section relative to the first support section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: EEVOLV LTD
    Inventors: Paul BROWN, Dale ROBERTSON
  • Patent number: 11459376
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating a disease or condition in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising a plurality of particles comprising at least one therapeutic biologic suspended in a pharmaceutically acceptable liquid carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Elektrofi, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Brown, Tyler L. Carter, Lyndon Fitzgerald Charles, Jr., Chase Spenser Coffman, Daniel Benjamin Dadon, Lisa Liu, Sadiqua Shadbar, Chaitanya Sudrik, Yi Tang, Shankul Vartak
  • Publication number: 20220290855
    Abstract: Auxiliary boiler systems, and methods of implementing and/or operating auxiliary boiler systems, are disclosed herein. In one example embodiment, an auxiliary boiler system for use in conjunction with a main steam source includes an auxiliary boiler, a deaerator coupled directly to and integrated with the auxiliary boiler, and a condensate storage tank coupled at least indirectly to the deaerator. Also, in another example embodiment, a method of implementing an auxiliary boiler system for use in conjunction with a main steam source includes setting a condensate storage tank in relation to a first support structure at a first position, and setting an auxiliary boiler at a second position. The method further includes directly coupling a deaerator to the auxiliary boiler so that the deaerator is integrated with the auxiliary boiler, and installing at least one interconnection by which the condensate storage tank is at least indirectly coupled to the deaerator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Meenatchinathan Vasudevan, Dillon Gushard, Nick Ferguson, Paul Brown
  • Publication number: 20220264205
    Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a loudspeaker to a substrate includes a mounting assembly having an elongated screw, a support member received on and movable along the screw, and a mounting arm rotatably connected to the support member and having a resting position and a working position. A guide housing receives the mounting assembly with the screw extending longitudinally therethrough and includes a wall structure with an open front side and a cap at a top portion of the wall structure. In the resting position, the support member is positioned along the screw at least partially received within the cap and the mounting arm is substantially contained within the wall structure. In the working position, the support member is positioned along the screw to be outside of the cap and the mounting arm is spring-biased away from the screw and extends outwardly through the front side of the wall structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: An Duc NGUYEN, Christian Manuel GARCIA, Larry Paul BROWN, Chris N. HAGEN
  • Patent number: 11417474
    Abstract: Disclosed are capacitors containing surface active ionic liquids, and methods of use. The capacitors have high capacitance and function over broad ranges of temperature, and are particularly appropriate for high-temperature (˜200° C.) applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: T. Alan Hatton, Xianwen Mao, Paul Brown, Margarida Fernandes Da Costa Gomes
  • Patent number: 11395549
    Abstract: A drive mechanism for an article of adjustable furniture, the drive mechanism having support sections, the support sections including a first support section and a second support section, an actuator mechanism, and at least one connecting mechanism, the at least one connecting mechanism includes a first arm pivotally connected to the first support section, and a second arm pivotally connected to the second support section, the first arm being pivotally connected to the second arm, in which the actuator mechanism is drivingly connected to the second support section to effect concertina-like movement between the first arm and the second arm to move the second support section relative to the first support section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: EEVOLV LTD
    Inventors: Paul Brown, Dale Robertson
  • Publication number: 20220207084
    Abstract: In some examples, a system receives function descriptors for different types of functions to be used when processing database queries, each function descriptor of the function descriptors comprising information relating to a respective function of the different types of functions. The system computes, based on a first function descriptor for a first function of the different types of functions, an estimate of a runtime metric associated with execution of the first function for processing a database query.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Awny Kayed Al-Omari, Mohammed Al-Kateb, Mohamed Ahmed Yassin Eltabakh, Douglas Paul Brown
  • Patent number: 11364426
    Abstract: A basketball gaming system may comprise at least one basketball hoop and at least one goal placement analyzer configured to adjust at least one position parameter of one or more of the at least one basketball hoops according to at least one user parameter associated with at least one user. The basketball gaming system may further comprise at least one hoop placement system configured to position the at least one basketball hoop according to the at least one position parameter. The at least one position parameter may comprise at least one x-axis coordinate, at least one y-axis coordinate, and at least one z-axis coordinate. The basketball gaming system may further comprise at least one hoop switching mechanism configured to select one or more of the at least one basketball hoops. At least one position parameter of the selected one or more basketball hoops is associated with an active status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: BIGSPORTS, INC.
    Inventor: Paul Brown
  • Patent number: 11298649
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and systems for capturing a Lewis acid gas (e.g., CO2). In some embodiments, the methods and systems utilize an ionic liquid incorporated into one or more electrochemical cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Trevor Alan Hatton, Paul Brown, Sahag Voskian
  • Publication number: 20220087438
    Abstract: An adjustable reclining chair having zero wall clearance has a frame and an adjustable support platform with a plurality of articulated support sections pivotally mounted with respect to one another for relative angular adjustment. An actuator means for effecting co-ordinated movement of said support sections to reconfigure the chair between a seated position and a sleeping position in which the articulated supporting sections lie in a substantially horizontal plane (H). One of the articulated support sections is a seat support inclined relative to the horizontal plane when the chair is in the seated position and substantially in the horizontal plane when the chair is in the sleeping position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: EEVOLV LTD
    Inventors: Dale ROBERTSON, Paul BROWN
  • Publication number: 20220021640
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are provided for registering DNS hostnames of Internet host devices for very large domain zones (VLZ) stored on a DNS server on a network, including setting a pseudo-zone as the VLZ, intercepting DNS updates to the pseudo-zone, mapping the entries in the pseudo-zone into a hierarchy of real parent zones and sub-zones using a mapping formula, and translating DNS updates to the pseudo-zone from an original fully qualified domain name (FQDN) into a at least one new FQDNs and adding the at least one new FQDNs to an authoritative DNS Server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy Krzywonos, Richard N. Hyatt, Paul Brown, Dmitri Dehterov, Steven P. Meyer