Patents by Inventor Brad Alan
Brad Alan 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: 11957971Abstract: A fitness-based playset with integrated exercise equipment allowing parents or other adults to play alongside their children. The play equipment may include a slide, swings, play deck, and other various climbing apparatus. The exercise equipment may include pull-up bars, dip bars, box jumps, core training station, squat rack, and climbing rope. The equipment has a modular design which allows one or more pieces to be connected to or removed from the main structure to provide various configurations.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Inventor: Brad Alan Leeman
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Publication number: 20240091017Abstract: A radial head assembly is provided that includes a collar, an articular member, an articular head component, and stem that is configured to engage the articular head component. The articular member at least partially defines an articular space within the collar when disposed in the collar.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Matthew Victor KARTHOLL, Brad Alan PARKER, Kevin Alika FARLEY, Ryan D. KOEPKE
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Patent number: 11865009Abstract: A radial head assembly is provided that includes a stem, a collar, a locking ring, and an articular member. The stem has a convex articular head on one end thereof. The locking ring has a ring wall, which has a ring opening. The ring wall has an angular outer surface and a slot configured to permit the ring wall to radially expand. The angular outer surface engages an angular portion of an interior surface of the collar. The articular member and the locking ring define an articular space within the collar. The articular space is configured to receive the convex articular head.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Matthew Victor Kartholl, Brad Alan Parker, Kevin Alika Farley, Ryan D. Koepke
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Publication number: 20230391885Abstract: Antibodies and compositions against Claudin 18.2 and uses thereof are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Ross Stewart Chambers, Joseph Benjamin Rucker, Brad Alan Screnci, Trevor Andrew Barnes, Timothy Robin Phillips, Benjamin J. Doranz
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Publication number: 20230349230Abstract: The window assembly of the present invention includes a window frame and window sash rotatable relative to the window frame between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the window sash is positioned parallel to the window frame. In the open position, a space is defined between the bottom edges of the window frame and the window sash, and the space defined between the side edges of the window frame and the window sash. A window screen is connected to the two side edges and the bottom edge of the window sash, the two side edges and the bottom edge of the window frame. The window screen is configured to extend in the space. The viewer can have a clear view out of the window assembly without the unsightliness, distortion, or sunlight blockage that is caused by conventional “always visible” window screens.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Brad Alan, Elizabeth Allen
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Publication number: 20230336557Abstract: A device is configured to receive a resource request that identifies a first user, a first resource that is currently assigned to the first user, and a second resource that the first user is requesting. The device is further configured to obtain information for the first resource and to determine whether the first user qualifies for the second resource based on the information associated with the first resource and resource allocation requirements for the second resource. The device is further configured to obtain the first resource from the first user and to associate the second resource with the first user for a predetermined period of time. The device is further configured to determine the first user has returned the second resource within the predetermined period of time, to remove the association between the second resource and the first user, and to release the first resource to the first user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2022Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Jennifer Dawn Frato, Angela B. Shoff, Aristotle Qutami, Melissa L. Miller, Brad Alan Martone, Caroline Amary Alcindor, Andrew Joseph Hubschman, Bhargavi Tippareddy, William J. Burgess, Floyd E. McDowell, Ronald M. Vanderwey, Ryan David Watts
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Patent number: 11725562Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for reducing emissions during an engine cold start. In one example, a method may include, during emission control device heating, injecting heated air into an exhaust runner of each cylinder of the engine during an exhaust stroke of the corresponding cylinder, after a blowdown exhaust pulse. In this way, an amount of hydrocarbons in feedgas provided to the emission control device prior to the emission control device reaching its light-off temperature may be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Thomas Leone, Brad Alan VanDerWege, Peter C. Moilanen, Xiaogang Zhang
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Publication number: 20230247729Abstract: A container heating apparatus to encompass a container holding a fluid to be heated, the container heating apparatus includes an outer first flexible elastomeric surrounding insulating sidewall that is affixed to a flexible planar heating element that is formed into a second elastomeric surrounding sidewall that is further affixed to an inner third flexible elastomeric surrounding heat conducting sidewall that is placed adjacent to a portion of an outer surface of the container for the operational purpose of heating the fluid in the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventor: Brad Alan Granley
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Patent number: 11661485Abstract: The invention relates to a composite sheet, and a ballistic resistant article, comprising unidirectionally aligned high performance polyethylene (HPPE) fibers and a polymeric resin, wherein said polymeric resin comprises a homopolymer or copolymer of ethylene and wherein said polymeric resin has a density as measured according to ISO1183 of between 930 and 980 kg/m3, and a peak melting temperature of from 115 to 140° C.; and said polymeric resin is present in an amount of from 5 to 25% by weight based on the total weight of the composite sheet. It further relates to a method for manufacturing a composite sheet comprising assembling HPPE fibers to a sheet, applying an aqueous suspension of a polymeric resin to the HPPE fibers, partially drying the aqueous suspension, optionally applying a temperature and/or a pressure treatment to the composite sheet.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS B.V.Inventors: Brad Alan Dickinson, Harm Van Der Werff, Raul Marcelino Perez Graterol, Petrus Henricus Maria Elemans, Leonardus Gerardus Bernardus Bremer, Francois Antoine Maria Op Den Buijsch, Roelof Marissen
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Patent number: 11585301Abstract: A dual turbocharger system for an engine is provided. In one example, the dual turbocharger system may include two variable geometry turbines (VGTs), with each turbine being of the same size and operating in parallel, and with each compressor of the turbocharger operating in series, the first compressor of the first turbocharger being larger than the second compressor of the second turbocharger.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Brad Alan Boyer, Keith Plagens, Gregory McConville, Michael Shelby
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Patent number: 11488472Abstract: A speed of a target vehicle can be detected. A difference in host vehicle speed and the speed of the target vehicle is determined. A target frequency is specified for a sound to be received at the target vehicle. A sending frequency is determined for the sound based on the target frequency and the difference in host vehicle speed and target vehicle speed. The sound is transmitted at the sending frequency.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Robert Parenti, Brad Alan Ignaczak
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Patent number: 11485242Abstract: A vehicle charging system includes a vehicle charge port having a first connector with one or more first magnets and a plurality of first terminals arranged in a first array. A charge station for the vehicle includes a support and a second connector attached to the support by an articulating mechanism that permits movement of the second connector relative to the support. The second connector has one or more second magnets and a plurality of second terminals arranged in a second array that matches the first array so that the first terminals are connectable to the second terminals when the first and second connectors aligned. The first and second magnets are arranged to move the second terminals, via the articulating mechanism, into alignment with first terminals when the first and second connectors are within a magnetic-coupling range.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David Charles Weber, Brad Alan Ignaczak, Adil Nizam Siddiqui, Christopher W. Bell, Emil G. Serban, Hannah Bailey, Christopher Westfall
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Patent number: 11473459Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for providing compression release during a stop/start event in an engine. In one example, a method includes: responsive to a request for a stop/start event in an engine with a continuously variable valve lift (CVVL) system including a compression release hydraulic valve actuator coupled to a valve of a first cylinder, determining a desired stop position of the engine; and prior to restarting the engine during the stop/start event, adjusting the compression release hydraulic valve actuator to open the valve during a compression stroke of the first cylinder. In this way, an amount of torque used to restart the engine may be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Brad Alan VanDerWege, Michael Shelby
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Patent number: 11447245Abstract: A container includes a transportation section and a drone section. The drone section has a drone place holder and a door. The drone place holder is accessible when the door is in an open position. The container includes a processor that is programmed to actuate the door to the open position, actuate a drone, fittable in the drone place holder, to fly out of the container, and actuate the drone to transport the container to a destination.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Cynthia M. Neubecker, Somak Datta Gupta, Brad Alan Ignaczak
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Patent number: 11415989Abstract: A computer is programmed to determine a trajectory of a moving target based on data from one or more vehicle sensors. The computer is programmed to deploy an aerial drone from the vehicle to track the moving target based on the determined trajectory.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2017Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Brian Bennie, Cynthia M. Neubecker, Brad Alan Ignaczak, Somak Datta Gupta
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Publication number: 20220142785Abstract: A radial head assembly is provided that includes a stem, a collar, a locking ring, and an articular member. The stem has a convex articular head on one end thereof. The locking ring has a ring wall, which has a ring opening. The ring wall has an angular outer surface and a slot configured to permit the ring wall to radially expand. The angular outer surface engages an angular portion of an interior surface of the collar. The articular member and the locking ring define an articular space within the collar. The articular space is configured to receive the convex articular head.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Matthew Victor KARTHOLL, Brad Alan PARKER, Kevin Alika FARLEY, Ryan D. KOEPKE
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Publication number: 20220145790Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for reducing emissions during an engine cold start. In one example, a method may include, during emission control device heating, injecting heated air into an exhaust runner of each cylinder of the engine during an exhaust stroke of the corresponding cylinder, after a blowdown exhaust pulse. In this way, an amount of hydrocarbons in feedgas provided to the emission control device prior to the emission control device reaching its light-off temperature may be reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Thomas Leone, Brad Alan VanDerWege, Peter C. Moilanen, Xiaogang Zhang
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Publication number: 20220122453Abstract: A speed of a target vehicle can be detected. A difference in host vehicle speed and the speed of the target vehicle is determined. A target frequency is specified for a sound to be received at the target vehicle. A sending frequency is determined for the sound based on the target frequency and the difference in host vehicle speed and target vehicle speed. The sound is transmitted at the sending frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2020Publication date: April 21, 2022Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Robert Parenti, Brad Alan Ignaczak
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Patent number: 11266507Abstract: A radial head assembly is provided that includes a stem, a collar, a locking ring, and an articular member. The stem has a convex articular head on one end thereof. The locking ring has a ring wall, which has a ring opening. The ring wall has an angular outer surface and a slot configured to permit the ring wall to radially expand. The angular outer surface engages an angular portion of an interior surface of the collar. The articular member and the locking ring define an articular space within the collar. The articular space is configured to receive the convex articular head.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Matthew Victor Kartholl, Brad Alan Parker, Kevin Alika Farley, Ryan D. Koepke
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Patent number: RE49322Abstract: A plurality of transducers positioned at respective specified locations in a vehicle are actuated to generate a plurality of respective tones. A plurality of respective time differences are determined between times that each respective tone is generated by the respective transducer and the tone is detected by a portable device. A location of the portable device is determined based at least in part on the time differences.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Patrick Kevin Holub, John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Adil Nizam Siddiqui, Jeffrey Allen Greenberg, Brad Alan Ignaczak