Patents by Inventor A. J. Bruner

A. J. Bruner 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).

  • Method for interfacing with a multi-media information system
    Patent number: 5594661
    Abstract: A method for processing selections identified by a user in an interactive multi-media information system. The interactive multi-media information system includes a processor, a memory, a display device and an input device having a plurality of alpha-numeric keys. The identification of user selections is accomplished utilizing the input device. The method includes the step of retrieving from the memory a first set of digital data representing a first multi-media program. The method continues with the step of displaying the first multi-media program on the display device. The method further includes the step of prompting the user to press an alpha-numeric key on the input device to receive multi-media information regarding a selection. The method concludes with the steps of receiving a signal representing the alpha-numeric key and displaying multi-media information regarding the identified selection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Assignee: U. S. West Marketing Resources Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Bruner, Patricia L. Smith
  • Compression fitting
    Patent number: 4260182
    Abstract: A two-piece compression fitting comprises a driving screw and a symmetrical sleeve adapted to be pre-assembled to a threaded receptacle for later connection of coupling tubing. One end of the driving screw is provided with a thin-wall extension for accepting a central cylindrical portion of the sleeve in a press-fit manner so as to provide and maintain co-axial alignment of the inner bores of the screw and sleeve whereby the coupling tubing can be easily inserted therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1981
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventor: Rodney J. Bruner
  • Barrier
    Patent number: 4186913
    Abstract: A barrier for use as a breakwater or highway safety divider having a reinforced resilient base in which are embedded a plurality of tires extending outwardly of said base and means for joining a plurality of said bases in line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1980
    Inventors: A. J. Bruner, Edward T. Foster, Thomas N. Kearns
  • Animal crossing guard
    Patent number: 3971546
    Abstract: An animal crossing guard has a rectangular frame, bars extending across the frame at 45.degree., transverse members extending directly across the frame securing opposite frame members from spreading and supporting the bars intermediate their ends, and identical brackets bolted to the frame and overlapping each other to receive the ends of the bars mounting the bars and spacing them apart at regular intervals forming a grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1976
    Inventor: A. J. Bruner
  • Barrier
    Patent number: 3934540
    Abstract: A barrier for use as a breakwater or highway safety divider having a reinforced concrete base in which are embedded a plurality of tires extending outwardly of said base and means for joining a plurality of said bases in line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1973
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1976
    Inventors: A. J. Bruner, Edward T. Foster, Thomas N. Kearns