Patents by Inventor B. Brown

B. 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).

  • APPARATUS FOR MAKING A HIGH LOFT, NON-WOVEN WEB EXHIBITING EXCELLENT RECOVERY
    Publication number: 20170121874
    Abstract: An apparatus for making a high loft, non-woven web exhibiting excellent recovery is disclosed. The web has a 3-dimensional structure with fibers oriented in the x, y and z directions. The apparatus includes a die having 2 to 20 rows of nozzles with each row containing a plurality of nozzles. A pair of moving surfaces is located from a distal end of each nozzle. The pair of moving surfaces form a convergent passage. A pair of heaters is used to heat each of the pair of moving surfaces. A plurality of filaments are deposited onto the pair of moving surfaces and are routed through the convergent passage to form a 3-dimensional structure having two thin outer skins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Douglas B. Brown, Jeffrey D. Stark, Mohammad A. Hassan
  • DIAGNOSING OXIDATION CATALYST DEVICE WITH HYDROCARBON STORAGE
    Publication number: 20170114696
    Abstract: A method for diagnosing an Oxidation Catalyst (OC) device of an exhaust gas treatment system is provided. The method monitors a differential temperature across the OC device. The method determines whether the differential temperature reveals a temperature spike. The method determines that the OC device operates properly in response to determining that the differential temperature reveals a temperature spike.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Chang H. Kim, Michelle H. Wiebenga, Vincent J. Tylutki, David B. Brown, Igor Anilovich, Rahul Mital
  • Intensity modulation at two frequencies for interferometric measuring of distance
    Patent number: 9631921
    Abstract: A method for measuring a distance includes modulating the light beam at a first frequency, receiving a second beam by the optical detector to produce a first electrical signal having the first frequency and a first phase; modulating the light beam at a second frequency different than the first frequency; receiving the second beam by the optical detector to produce a second electrical signal having the second frequency and a second. After these steps, the retroreflector is moved while modulating the light beam continuously at the second frequency; and a first distance to the retroreflector is determined based at least in part on a the first and second frequencies and phases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert E. Bridges, Lawrence B. Brown, James K. West, D. Scott Ackerson
  • Locator camera arrangement having multiple light sources
    Patent number: 9631922
    Abstract: A method for measuring a distance includes modulating the light beam at a first frequency, receiving a second beam by the optical detector to produce a first electrical signal having the first frequency and a first phase; modulating the light beam at a second frequency different than the first frequency; receiving the second beam by the optical detector to produce a second electrical signal having the second frequency and a second. After these steps, the retroreflector is moved while modulating the light beam continuously at the second frequency; and a first distance to the retroreflector is determined based at least in part on a the first and second frequencies and phases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC
    Inventors: Robert E. Bridges, Lawrence B. Brown, James K. West, D. Scott Ackerson
  • SYSTEM FOR MEASURING SIX DEGREES OF FREEDOM
    Publication number: 20170108528
    Abstract: A system that measures six degrees-of-freedom of a remote target, the system including a dimensional measuring device having a camera, the remote target including a retroreflector, at least three light markers, and a pitch-yaw sensor, the six degrees-of-freedom determined based at least in part on measured 3D coordinates of the retroreflector by the dimensional measuring device, on a captured image of the at least three light markers by the camera, and on readings of the pitch-yaw sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Mikhail Atlas, Lawrence B. Brown, William W. Christine, Max K. Kim, Daniel J. O'Neill, James Schloss, Zhiguang Willam Xu, Robert E. Bridges
  • Overhead Delivery System for Transporting Products
    Publication number: 20170101182
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to transport of products in a region. A delivery system is mounted to an overhead surface of a region, and at least one in communication with the delivery system is subject to movement along sections of the delivery system. The delivery system has a primary section extending through a length of the region, and a secondary section extending relatively perpendicular to the primary section. More specifically, the at least one container is subject to movement along at least first and second axes to transport a product for delivery to a destination. The first axis is parallel with the primary and secondary sections. The second axis is orthogonal to the first axis and the delivery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Austin B. Brown, Glenn R. Fisher, Steven J. Gilman, Sean R. Lang
  • Adaptive battery life extension
    Patent number: 9615333
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a first battery number is determined representing a battery condition of a battery of a mobile device using a predictive model, where the predictive model is configured to predict future battery conditions based on a past battery usage of the battery. A second battery number is determined representing the battery condition using a drain model, where the drain model is configured to predict a future battery discharge rate based on a past battery discharge rate. A third battery number is determined representing the battery condition based on a current battery level corresponding to a remaining life of the battery at the point in time. Power management logic performs a power management action based on the battery condition derived from at least one of the first battery number, the second battery number and the third battery number.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander B. Brown, Gaurav Kapoor
  • SYSTEM THAT MAINTAINS OBJECTS CREATED AND MODIFIED WITHIN DESIGNATED DIRECTORIES ON A PER-CLIENT BASIS IN A NETWORK FILESYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170091209
    Abstract: Systems that maintain objects created and modified within designated directories on a per-client basis in a network filesystem include a file server having a local processor, memory operably connected to the local processor, a filesystem including main directories loaded into the memory, and a list of operations loaded into the memory. At least one client is operably connected to the server having a remote processor and memory operably connected to the remote processor. The file server has designated at least one of the main directories as a per-client writable directory, and the file server exports the filesystem read-only to at least one client.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: William B. Brown, Duen-wen Hsiao
  • INFLUENZA ANTIGEN DELIVERY VECTORS AND CONSTRUCTS
    Publication number: 20170049898
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fluorocarbon vectors for the delivery of influenza antigens to immunoresponsive target cells. It further relates to fluorocarbon vector-influenza antigen constructs and the use of such vectors associated with antigens as vaccines and immunotherapeutics in animals, including humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Dominique Bonnet, Carlton B. Brown, Bertrand V. Georges, Philip J. Sizer
  • LASER-BASED COORDINATE MEASURING DEVICE AND LASER-BASED METHOD FOR MEASURING COORDINATES
    Publication number: 20170023352
    Abstract: A method for measuring a distance includes modulating the light beam at a first frequency, receiving a second beam by the optical detector to produce a first electrical signal having the first frequency and a first phase; modulating the light beam at a second frequency different than the first frequency; receiving the second beam by the optical detector to produce a second electrical signal having the second frequency and a second. After these steps, the retroreflector is moved while modulating the light beam continuously at the second frequency; and a first distance to the retroreflector is determined based at least in part on a the first and second frequencies and phases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Robert E. Bridges, Lawrence B. Brown, James K. West, D. Scott Ackerson
  • CLUSTER FILE SYSTEM SUPPORT FOR EXTENDED NETWORK SERVICE ADDRESSES
    Publication number: 20170004057
    Abstract: A computer program product is provided for extending network services addresses. The computer program product comprises a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith, the program instructions executable by a processor to cause the processor to identify a network event affecting a node of a sub-cluster of nodes of a network, wherein the node provides external access to the network using an Internet Protocol (IP) address. The program instructions are also executable by the processor to cause the processor to, in response to identifying the network event, identify an attribute associated with the IP address of the node. Finally, the program instructions are executable by the processor to cause the processor to, based on the attribute associated with the IP address of the node, determine whether to move the IP address of the node to another node of the sub-cluster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: William B. Brown, Poornima Gupte, Frank Marschollek, Lance W. Russell, Rainer Wolafka, Rong Zeng
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MEASURING SIX DEGREES OF FREEDOM
    Publication number: 20170003372
    Abstract: A dimensional measuring device sends a beam of light to a remote probe having a retroreflector and a pitch/yaw sensor. The pitch/yaw sensor passes the light through an aperture and a lens to a position sensor that generates an electrical signal indicative of the position of the received light. A processor uses the electrical signal to determine a pitch angle and a yaw angle of the remote probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Mathieu Antoina, Lawrence B. Brown, Jonathan R. Day, Matthew Frederick Evans, Ricardo Martins, Jacob J. Mertz, John Mountney, Robert Mark Neal, James Schloss, Quintin Stotts, Ding Wang, Robert E. Bridges
  • TIGHTENING TOOL FOR COAXIAL CONNECTORS
    Publication number: 20160375566
    Abstract: A tool for tightening a coupling nut includes: a hollow shaft having a length, an outer diameter, and a thickness, the hollow shaft including a longitudinal gap extending between a first end and a second end of the shaft, the shaft being formed of a resilient material; and a plurality of faces located on an inner diameter of the shaft adjacent one of the ends, the faces arranged to receive a coupling nut. The dimensions and material are selected so that, when the faces of the tool engage a coupling nut and a torque is applied to the shaft below a preselected level, the faces maintain engagement with the coupling nut, thereby rotating the coupling nut, but when a torque exceeding the preselected level is applied to the shaft, the shaft deflects sufficiently that the faces slip relative to the coupling nut, thereby preventing rotation of the coupling nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Aviral Joshi, Michael R. Schaefer, Frank A. Harwath, David B. Brown
  • System that maintains objects created and modified within designated directories on a per-client basis in a network filesystem
    Patent number: 9524396
    Abstract: Systems that maintain objects created and modified within designated directories on a per-client basis in a network filesystem include a file server having a local processor, memory operably connected to the local processor, a filesystem including main directories loaded into the memory, and a list of operations loaded into the memory; at least one client operably connected to the server having a remote processor and memory operably connected to the remote processor; wherein the file server has designated at least one of the main directories as a per-client writable directory; and wherein the file server has exported the filesystem read-only to at least one client.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: William B. Brown, Duen-wen Hsiao
  • MAINTAINING SERVICE CONFIGURATION CONSISTENCY ACROSS NODES OF A CLUSTERED FILE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160366215
    Abstract: A computer program product is provided for extending a clustered file system. The computer program product comprises a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith. The program instructions are executable by a processor to cause the processor to build a central cluster repository, establish a service-specific interface for accessing non-file system data in the central cluster repository, and extend a clustered file system with the service-specific interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: William B. Brown, Poornima Gupte, Frank Marschollek, Lance W. Russell, Rainer Wolafka, Rong Zeng
  • INTEGRATING EXTERNAL SERVICES WITH A CLUSTERED FILE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160364406
    Abstract: A computer program product is provided for extending a clustered file system. The computer program product comprises a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith. The program instructions are executable by a processor to cause the processor to define functions required by external services implemented on top of a clustered file system, identify at least one function that is not provided by the clustered file system, and extend the clustered file system to provide the at least one function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: William B. Brown, Poornima Gupte, Frank Marschollek, Lance W. Russell, Rainer Wolafka, Rong Zeng
  • Influenza antigen delivery vectors and constructs
    Patent number: 9446143
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fluorocarbon vectors for the delivery of influenza antigens to immunoresponsive target cells. It further relates to fluorocarbon vector-influenza antigen constructs and the use of such vectors associated with antigens as vaccines and immunotherapeutics in animals, including humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: ALTIMMUNE UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Dominique Bonnet, Carlton B. Brown, Bertrand Victor Gilbert Georges, Philip J. Sizer
  • HERNIA PATCH FRAME INCORPORATING BIO-ABSORBABLE MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20160242889
    Abstract: A hernia repair prosthesis comprises a segmented frame forming a closed loop where a first segment comprises a helical hollow tube and a second segment comprises a solid strand. Both segments are preferably a metal exhibiting shape memory properties and the two segments are assembled with end portions of the second segment inserted into the lumen at opposed end portions of the first segment with a clearance fit. At manufacture, a covering layer of a bio-absorbable polymer on the end portions of the second strand is sufficiently sized to create a temporary interference fit between the two segments to inhibit relative movement between them. The ability of the intercoupled segment to move relative to one another is restored upon degradation of the polymer due to exposure to body fluids following implantation of the prostheses. A prosthetic fabric is attached to the segmented frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventor: Roderick B. Brown
  • ONCOLOGY VACCINE
    Publication number: 20160199469
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising at least two peptides of from 20 to 60 amino acids in length, selected from peptides comprising a sequence of at least 20 contiguous amino acids of one of the sequences shown in SEQ ID NOs: 1 to 40 and 48 or of a sequence having at least 80% identity to one of the sequences shown in SEQ ID NOs: 1 to 40 and 48, wherein each peptide comprises at least one CD8+ T-cell epitope and/or at least one CD4+ T-cell epitope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Bertrand V. Georges, Carlton B. Brown
  • INFUSION SYSTEM WITH CONCURRENT TPN/INSULIN INFUSION
    Publication number: 20160175517
    Abstract: An infusion system to provide concurrent TPN/insulin infusion including: a fluid administration set having a primary line in fluid communication with the TPN source, a secondary line in fluid communication with the insulin source, and a common outlet line; a pump operable to removably receive the fluid administration set, the pump being operable to concurrently move the TPN solution through the primary line in response to a TPN solution flow rate signal and the insulin solution through the secondary line in response to an insulin solution flow rate signal; and a flow controller operable to provide the TPN solution flow rate signal and the insulin solution flow rate signal to the pump. The flow controller is further operable to vary the TPN solution flow rate signal and the insulin solution flow rate signal to vary a ratio of TPN solution to insulin solution provided to the common outlet line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Tadas S. Sileika, Justin J. Schmidt, William Kenneth Day, James B. Brown