Patents by Inventor Bernard Robert

Bernard Robert 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).

  • Publication number: 20240118140
    Abstract: A method of imaging a turbine engine test component with a first surface and a second surface that is spaced from the first surface. The turbine engine test component includes a plurality of film holes with inlets formed in the second surface or interior that are fluidly coupled to outlets formed in the first surface or exterior. The method includes flowing airflow through the plurality of film holes of the turbine engine test component, obtaining thermographic data, determining a test dataset, and calculating a performance score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Guanghua Wang, Bryon Edward Knight, Andrew Lee Trimmer, Jason Edward Dees, Bernard Patrick Bewlay, Sean Robert Farrell
  • Publication number: 20240091479
    Abstract: An interface assembly comprises a nasal mask that includes a seal having a rolling portion. The rolling portion of the seal rolls over a portion of a clip that secures the seal to a frame. The frame has a ball and socket connection to a connector. The connector comprises an elbow having integrally formed exhaust holes and a swivel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Richard John Boyes, Thomas Mark Richardson, Gareth Thomas McDermott
  • Publication number: 20240086520
    Abstract: Various aspects of the subject technology relate to systems, methods, and machine-readable media for providing an application trusted execution environment. Various aspects may include performing attestation of each application enclave of a plurality of application enclaves for a plurality of applications. Aspects may also include receiving a request from a client. Aspects may also include selecting a load balancer to forward the request to the application enclaves. Aspects may also include determining a sensitivity level of the request that is associated with a secured environment parameter. Aspects may include routing, by an enclave server of the load balancer, the request to an application enclave according to the sensitivity level for execution of an application of the plurality of applications in the application trusted execution environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Kaplan, Bernard Wong, Nicholas John Mussallem, Stephen John Buttolph, Patrick Robert O'Grady, Kevin Seqniki, Ted Yin
  • Publication number: 20230408111
    Abstract: A method/system monitors and controls operational aspects of devices in a space, for example a living, office or other human-occupied space or storage space, in a building, such as turning lights on/off, raising/lowering blinds, maintaining or changing temperature, and other operational aspects. Sensors monitor energy usage of the devices in the space, and a controller/engine compares the monitored energy usage with reference energy usage to validate whether the devices are performing as expected. A temperate set-versus-anomaly detection technique may use temperature set point adjustments by a user (during a timeframe) to determine whether an anomaly exists that requires changes in the central plant of the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Innovative Building Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Arlan E. COLLINS, Mark L. WOERMAN, Eric Peter HINCKLEY, Stephen David CORCORAN, Francis Leo BUSHELL, III, Bernard Robert FRANZA, Jr., Shawn Kahlil CULLINGFORD, Jonathon Michael BEST, Brett Andrew BARRETT
  • Publication number: 20230388146
    Abstract: A method/system monitors and controls operational aspects of devices in a space, for example a living, office or other human-occupied space or storage space, in a building, such as turning lights on/off, raising/lowering blinds, maintaining or changing temperature, and other operational aspects. Sensors monitor energy usage of the devices in the space, and a controller/engine compares the monitored energy usage with reference energy usage to validate whether the devices are performing as expected. A temperate set-versus-anomaly detection technique may use temperature set point adjustments by a user (during a timeframe) to determine whether an anomaly exists that requires changes in the central plant of the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Innovative Building Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Arlan E. COLLINS, Mark L. WOERMAN, Eric Peter HINCKLEY, Stephen David CORCORAN, Francis Leo BUSHELL, III, Bernard Robert FRANZA, Jr., Shawn Kahlil CULLINGFORD, Jonathon Michael BEST, Brett Andrew BARRETT
  • Patent number: 11617966
    Abstract: The present invention is a laboratory condenser adapted to be interchangeable from functioning as a reflux condenser to functioning as a distillation condenser as by inversion, and related methods of reflux and distillation that may be carried out by its use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Inventor: Bernard Robert McKellar
  • Publication number: 20230009512
    Abstract: Egg laying device for flies, the device comprising: —a fly cage (20) comprising a container (22) comprising: —a base wall (26) which defines a base surface (30) which is orientated towards the interior of the cage (20), and —a lateral wall (28) which surrounds the base surface (30) and which defines a lateral surface (33) which is orientated towards the interior of the cage, and —a laying nest (50) which is intended to receive eggs laid by flies (M) which are enclosed in the cage (20), in which device the base surface and/or the lateral surface has/have, over more than 90% of the area(s) thereof, a radius of curvature greater than 0.5 cm, wherein the base surface (30) extends in a plane in an uninterrupted manner as far as the junction zone with the lateral surface (33).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: Anne-Sophie Marie Dominique Thibault ROCHE-BRUYN, Jean-Charles Camille Bernard ROBERT
  • Publication number: 20220408705
    Abstract: Egg laying device for flies, the device comprising:—a fly cage (20) and—a laying nest (50) which is intended to receive the eggs laid by flies which are enclosed in the cage (20), in which device the cage (20) is passed through by at least one egg laying aperture (54) which opens towards the exterior of the cage via an external opening (56), and wherein the laying nest (50) is arranged outside the cage and defines an egg laying zone (52) which extends opposite the external opening (56).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Anne-Sophie Marie Dominique Thibault ROCHE-BRUYN, Jean-Charles Camille Bernard ROBERT
  • Patent number: 11033832
    Abstract: The present invention is a laboratory condenser adapted to be interchangeable from functioning as a reflux condenser to functioning as a distillation condenser as by inversion, and related methods of reflux and distillation that may be carried out by its use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Inventor: Bernard Robert McKellar
  • Patent number: 10833782
    Abstract: Methods and systems for facilitating placement of a small cell in a network are provided. A small cell may be positioned such that it is communicatively coupled to a macro cell to provide a relay backhaul to a wireless network. The small cell may be configured to provide feedback of some form when the small cell is moved from a suitable location, to facilitate desired placement and use of the small cell. The feedback may be in the form of a change in functionality of the one or more feedback components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Kyle C. Allen, Jay Dean Bluhm, Bernard Robert Kingsley, Lance Paul Lukens
  • Patent number: 10701765
    Abstract: The present invention is an article or device to facilitate the heating of rounded vessels and other rounded objects comprising a flexible polymeric support having a plurality of folds so as to form the flexible polymeric support into a plurality of nested, concentric hollow cylindrical portions whose respective upper edges can be arranged and fixed into two or more configurations to accommodate at least two respective spherical section contours of respective different sizes. The present invention facilitates the heating of rounded, regularly-shaped or irregularly-shaped vessels or objects by presenting a flexible polymeric support surface. The flexible polymeric support surface is sufficiently malleable so as to be adapted for heating such objects or containers, and may be incorporated into an arrangement or system for heating such a container or object, and/or for stirring its contents, while being supported by the article or device of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Inventor: Bernard Robert McKellar
  • Patent number: 10506451
    Abstract: Methods and systems for facilitating placement of a small cell in a network are provided. A small cell may be positioned such that it is communicatively coupled to a macro cell to provide a relay backhaul to a wireless network. The small cell may be configured to provide feedback of some form when the small cell is moved from a suitable location, to facilitate desired placement and use of the small cell. The feedback may be in the form of reduced or changed operation of a speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Kyle C. Allen, Jay Dean Bluhm, Bernard Robert Kingsley, Lance Paul Lukens
  • Patent number: 10406526
    Abstract: The present invention is an article or device to facilitate the heating of rounded vessels and other rounded objects comprising a plurality of nested, concentric hollow cylinders each having respective upper edges and inner sides and adapted to be arranged and fixed in at least two configurations such that the upper edges and inner sides of the hollow cylinders form at least two bowl-shaped contours. Also included is a device for taking the impetus of a first rotating magnetic field to create the impetus of a second rotating magnetic field at some distance from the first rotating magnetic field, in order for the impetus of second magnetic field to stir the contents of a vessel by means of a magnet placed in the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventor: Bernard Robert McKellar
  • Publication number: 20180288831
    Abstract: The present invention is an article or device to facilitate the heating of rounded vessels and other rounded objects comprising a flexible polymeric support comprising a plurality of nested, concentric hollow cylindrical portions each having respective upper edges and adapted to be arranged and fixed in at least two configurations such that the upper edges of the concentric hollow cylindrical portions accommodate at least two respective bowl-shaped contours. The present invention also includes a device to facilitate the heating of rounded vessels or objects, or regularly-shaped or irregularly-shaped objects and containers comprising a container presenting a flexible polymeric support surface, the container containing a malleable material, such that said flexible polymeric support surface is sufficiently malleable so as to be adapted for the heating such objects or containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventor: Bernard Robert McKellar
  • Patent number: 10009776
    Abstract: Methods and systems for facilitating placement of a small cell in a network are provided. A small cell may be positioned such that it is communicatively coupled to a macro cell to provide a relay backhaul to a wireless network. The small cell may be configured to provide feedback of some form when the small cell is moved from a desired location, to facilitate desired placement and use of the small cell. The feedback may be in the form of reduced or changed operation of an associated device, such as a fan, a speaker, and/or a sign, or in the form of one or more communications over the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Kyle C. Allen, Jay Dean Bluhm, Bernard Robert Kingsley, Lance Paul Lukens
  • Publication number: 20180009208
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a composite building element that includes a casing material, a bulk material, and a locking element, the method including the steps of: (a) continuously feeding a first sheet of casing material into a filling station; (b) securing the bulk material to the first sheet of casing material; (c) continuously feeding the bulk material and the first sheet of casing material out of the filling station; the method characterised by the step of: (d) securing the locking element to the first sheet of casing material prior to securing the bulk material to the first sheet of casing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Bernard Robert NASR, Kerry Allan HAYES
  • Patent number: 9789676
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a composite building element that includes a casing material, a bulk material, and a locking element, the method including the steps of: (a) continuously feeding a first sheet of casing material into a filling station; (b) securing the bulk material to the first sheet of casing material; (c) continuously feeding the bulk material and the first sheet of casing material out of the filling station; the method characterized by the step of: (d) securing the locking element to the first sheet of casing material prior to securing the bulk material to the first sheet of casing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Tiger Profiles and Insulation LLC
    Inventors: Bernard Robert Nasr, Kerry Allan Hayes
  • Patent number: 9724546
    Abstract: A respirator has one or more electrodes of e.g. conductive elastomer disposed on the surface of a face sealing member opposite to the surface which seals against the user's face. In use the integrity of the seal formed between the sealing member and the user's face is monitored by monitoring the electrical capacitance across that member between the electrode(s) and the user's face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: QINETIQ LIMITED
    Inventors: Adrian Huggins, Bernard Robert Money, Rajinder Singh, David Thomas Steele
  • Patent number: D1016273
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Richard John Boyes, Thomas Mark Richardson, Gareth Thomas McDermott, Jonathan Mark Downey, Matthew Roger Stephenson
  • Patent number: D1026207
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Mark Arvind McLaren, Kyle Gregory Brown, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito, Mark Richard Tomlinson, Melissa Catherine Bornholdt