Patents by Inventor Brent A. James
Brent A. James 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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Publication number: 20240053003Abstract: A gas manifold for a convection conveyor oven includes an elongated housing having a wall that at least partially encloses an interior volume; a gas inlet in fluid communication with the interior volume and extending through the wall; a plurality of gas outlets in fluid communication with the interior volume and extending through the wall; a plurality of seat inserts removably coupled with a plurality of gas outlets; a plurality of valve openings formed in the wall and aligned opposite the plurality of gas outlets; and at least one valve removably coupled to the wall and aligned with a first valve opening, wherein the valve is aligned with a first gas outlet and has a first position in which a first seat insert is not in fluid communication with the gas inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: William S. Schjerven, SR., Richard H. Van Camp, Theodore James Chmiola, Brent James Carlson, Robert Edward Jacob
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Publication number: 20240024801Abstract: A sand separation systems and method for operating a sand separation system, of which the method includes separating sand from a fluid using a plurality of separators. A plurality of manifold valves are each coupled to a respective one of the separators. The method includes selecting one of the separators to blowdown, signaling to one of the manifold valves coupled to the selected separator for the manifold valve to open, opening the manifold valve, signaling a blowdown unit to execute a blowdown, opening a valve of the blowdown unit in response to the signaling, receiving sand from the selected separator into a sand disposal unit through the open manifold valve and the blowdown unit, and measuring the sand using a sensor of the separator, a load cell of the sand disposal unit, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Brent James William Coombe, Ryan Thomas Bowley, Rory Nagge, Tien Nguyen, Anthony Alaniz, Brandon Mayberry
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Patent number: 11835229Abstract: A gas manifold for a convection conveyor oven includes an elongated housing having a wall that at least partially encloses an interior volume; a gas inlet in fluid communication with the interior volume and extending through the wall; a plurality of gas outlets in fluid communication with the interior volume and extending through the wall; a plurality of seat inserts removably coupled with a plurality of gas outlets; a plurality of valve openings formed in the wall and aligned opposite the plurality of gas outlets; and at least one valve removably coupled to the wall and aligned with a first valve opening, wherein the valve is aligned with a first gas outlet and has a first position in which a first seat insert is not in fluid communication with the gas inlet.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: The Middleby CorporationInventors: William S. Schjerven, Sr., Richard H. Van Camp, Theodore James Chmiola, Brent James Carlson, Robert Edward Jacob
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Patent number: 11819615Abstract: A headgear for use with a mask includes a first strap being configured to engage a back of a patient's head and extend on either side of the patient's parietal bone behind the patient's ears and assume, in use, a substantially circular or oval shape. At least a portion of the first strap is substantially inextensible. The headgear also includes at least one second strap configured to removably connect the first strap to the mask. The second strap may be more extensible than the first strap. At least a portion of the first strap is self-supporting such that the headgear maintains a three dimensional shape when not in use. The substantially inextensible portion of the first strap is constructed to resiliently return to a predetermined shape when not in use. The arcuate region includes a first portion that may be arranged to align substantially parallel with a top of the patient's head and a second portion being arranged to align substantially to a rear surface of the patient's head.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Justin John Formica, Anthony Paul Barbara, Brent James Dravitzki, Philip John Gunning
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Patent number: 11707702Abstract: An automated sand separator discharge system includes a sand separator disposed downstream of a wellhead, an inlet conduit for transporting a process stream to the sand separator, a fluid outlet conduit for transporting a liquid and gas stream from the sand separator, a sand discharge conduit for removing sand from the sand separator, first, second, and third valves disposed along the sand discharge conduit, a first transducer connected between the first and second valves and operative to measure pressure in a portion of the sand discharge conduit and to produce a pressure reading, and a control panel operatively connected to the first, second, and third valves and the first transducer, the control panel being programmed to initiate and terminate discharge of sand from the sand separator, and to determine if the first and second valves are sealing completely when closed.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: ENERCORP ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS INC.Inventors: Brent James William Coombe, Ryan Thomas Bowley, Nikolay Spiridonov, Rory Nagge, Tien Nguyen
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Publication number: 20230158268Abstract: A method and system to manage a respiratory condition of a patient. An oxygen concentrator is configured to generate and deliver oxygen enriched air to the patient according to a selected dosage. The oxygen concentrator senses and collects physiological data of the patient and collects operational data during the generation and delivery of oxygen enriched air. The oxygen concentrator adjusts the dosage of oxygen enriched air based on the sensed physiological data. The oxygen concentrator transmits operational data and the physiological data to a health data analysis engine. The health data analysis engine collects the data transmitted by the oxygen concentrator. The health analysis engine detects a triggering event based on the collected data and determines an action to resolve the detected triggering event.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2021Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Rex Dael NAVARRO, Yung Tsang MAR, Brent James DRAVITZKI, Hadley WHITE, Kavita CHINOY, Eng Lee TAN, Palanichamy SARAVANAN, Harold Jefferson Mendoza AYSON, Khian Boon LIM
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Patent number: 11577184Abstract: A sand separation system and method for operating a sand separation system, in which the method includes separating sand from a fluid using a separator. The method includes, signaling for a blowdown unit to blowdown the separator, opening one or more blowdown valves of the blowdown unit coupled to the separator in response to the signaling, so as to blowdown the separator, and receiving the sand from the separator into a sand disposal unit. The sand passes through the one or more blowdown valves that are opened. The method includes measuring a weight of at least some of the sand that was separated in the separator using a load cell of the separator, a load cell of the sand disposal unit, or both, and determining a blowdown interval for subsequent blowdown operations of the separator based in part on the weight of the sand.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: ENERCORP ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS INC.Inventors: Brent James William Coombe, Ryan Thomas Bowley, Nikolay Spiridonov, Rory Nagge, Tien Nguyen
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Patent number: 11547828Abstract: A mask system includes a frame adapted to attach headgear, a sealing arrangement releasably connectable to the frame, and an elbow provided to the sealing arrangement and adapted to be connected to an air delivery tube that delivers breathable gas to the patient. The sealing arrangement defines a breathing chamber and is adapted to form a seal with the patient's face. The sealing arrangement includes structure to establish a positive connection with the frame and with the elbow.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Brent James Dravitzki, Enrico Brambilla, Lemmy Nga, Nigel Quarmby, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Joel Edward Gibson, Anthony Paul Barbara, Justin John Formica, Angelene Marie Ozolins, Robert Thomas Burnham, Lachlan Richard Goldspink
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Publication number: 20220347700Abstract: An adjustable inlet assembly for a separator includes a nozzle positioned in an inlet of a cyclone housing, an inlet housing coupled to the cyclone housing and sealing therewith around the inlet, and a movable rod disposed at least partially in the inlet housing. The movable rod is configured to move between a first position in which the movable rod at least partially obstructs fluid flow in the nozzle, and a second position in which the movable rod does not obstruct fluid flow in the nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Ryan Thomas Bowley, Brent James William Coombe
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Patent number: 11431792Abstract: In some examples, an alert relating to an issue in a computing arrangement is received. Contextual information is determined for the alert, the determined contextual information comprising spatial and temporal distributions of previous instances of the alert or similar alerts. The contextual information is communicated for use in addressing the issue in the computing arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2017Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Micro Focus LLCInventors: Manish Marwah, Renato Keshet, Barak Raz, Brent James Miller
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Publication number: 20220105298Abstract: A mask system includes a frame adapted to attach headgear, a sealing arrangement releasably connectable to the frame, and an elbow provided to the sealing arrangement and adapted to be connected to an air delivery tube that delivers breathable gas to the patient. The sealing arrangement defines a breathing chamber and is adapted to form a seal with the patient's face. The sealing arrangement includes structure to establish a positive connection with the frame and with the elbow.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Inventors: Brent James DRAVITZKI, Enrico BRAMBILLA, Lemmy NGA, Nigel QUARMBY, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Joel Edward GIBSON, Anthony Paul BARBARA, Justin John FORMICA, Angelene Marie OZOLINS, Robert Thomas BURNHAM, Lachlan Richard GOLDSPINK
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Patent number: 11274810Abstract: Certain aspects involve a lighting system including a compressible gasket. The gasket can include front and back surfaces and at least one substantially rigid support embedded within the gasket. The embedded support can be positioned within the gasket so as not to be exposed on the front or back surfaces of the gasket.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2021Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Anosh Porus Wadia, Brent James Smith, Robert M. Makulinski, Luke J. Siefker
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Publication number: 20220072258Abstract: A mask system includes a frame adapted to attach headgear, a sealing arrangement releasably connectable to the frame, and an elbow provided to the sealing arrangement and adapted to be connected to an air delivery tube that delivers breathable gas to the patient. The sealing arrangement defines a breathing chamber and is adapted to form a seal with the patient's face. The sealing arrangement includes structure to establish a positive connection with the frame and with the elbow.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Brent James DRAVITZKI, Enrico BRAMBILLA, Lemmy NGA, Nigel QUARMBY, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Joel Edward GIBSON, Anthony Paul BARBARA, Justin John FORMICA, Angelene Marie OZOLINS, Robert Thomas BURNHAM, Lachlan Richard GOLDSPINK
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Patent number: 11253062Abstract: This invention maximizes storage capacity for emergency first responder equipment for various spaces by providing an adjustable storage rack for a first responder, which has adjustable sides or an adjustable base. The adjustable storage rack for a first responder is suitable for use in storing gear for firemen or other first responders for quick access. The modular nature of this invention is a necessary element of maximizing the storage capacity of various spaces. This adjustable storage rack for a first responder solves these issues by providing the most amount of storage capacity in a given space and allows emergency first responders more efficient access to clothing or equipment, in order to become fully equipped and expeditiously deployed.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Inventors: Brent James Hostler, John Staley Groves
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Publication number: 20220047970Abstract: An automated sand separator discharge system includes a sand separator disposed downstream of a wellhead, an inlet conduit for transporting a process stream to the sand separator, a fluid outlet conduit for transporting a liquid and gas stream from the sand separator, a sand discharge conduit for removing sand from the sand separator, first, second, and third valves disposed along the sand discharge conduit, a first transducer connected between the first and second valves and operative to measure pressure in a portion of the sand discharge conduit and to produce a pressure reading, and a control panel operatively connected to the first, second, and third valves and the first transducer, the control panel being programmed to initiate and terminate discharge of sand from the sand separator, and to determine if the first and second valves are sealing completely when closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Brent James William Coombe, Ryan Thomas Bowley, Nikolay Spiridonov, Rory Nagge, Tien Nguyen
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Patent number: 11240256Abstract: In some examples, a plurality of alerts relating to issues in a computing arrangement are received, where the plurality of alerts generated based on events in the computing arrangement. A subset of the plurality of alerts is grouped into a bundle of alerts, the grouping being based on a criterion. The bundle of alerts is communicated to cause processing of the alerts in the bundle of alerts together.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2017Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Micro Focus LLCInventors: Tomasz Jaroslaw Bania, William G. Horne, Renato Keshet, Pratyusa K. Manadhata, Manish Marwah, Brent James Miller, Barak Raz, Tomas Sander
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Patent number: 11239038Abstract: Disclosed herein are efficient mechanical fuse devices that are capable of functioning at high current levels. These devices comprise mechanical features configured such that the fuse devices have a non-triggered state, which allows current to flow through the device, and a triggered state, which does not allow current to flow through the device. In some embodiments, the devices are configured such that a certain pre-determined current level flowing through the device will generate a sufficient electromagnetic field to cause the mechanical elements to transition the fuse device into the triggered state and thus interrupt a connected electrical circuit, device or system. In some embodiments, these devices can also comprise hermetically sealed components. In some embodiments, the fuse devices can comprise pyrotechnic features.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Gigavac, LLCInventors: Murray Stephan McTigue, Bernard Victor Bush, Eric Glenn Hufstedler, Brent James Swartzentruber, Michael Henry Molyneux, Daniel Sullivan
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Patent number: 11224094Abstract: A system for an airborne platform includes a network controller, a first subsystem having a number of devices configured to communicate a first data type, and a second subsystem having a number of devices configured to communicate a second data type. The network controller includes a processing circuit and is communicably coupled to the first subsystem and to the second subsystem. The processing circuit is configured to receive data relating to the first data type over a first plurality of communication channels and data relating to the second data type over a second plurality of communication channels. The processing circuit is further configured to multiplex the data relating to the first data type and the second data type to a multiplexed data stream configured for communication over a single communication channel. The processing circuit is further configured to transmit the multiplexed data stream over a data transmission line.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.Inventors: Matthew P. Corbett, Brent James Nelson, Jason R. Owen, James Matthew Zaehring
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Publication number: 20210252245Abstract: A headgear for use with a mask includes a first strap being configured to engage a back of a patient's head and extend on either side of the patient's parietal bone behind the patient's ears and assume, in use, a substantially circular or oval shape. At least a portion of the first strap is substantially inextensible. The headgear also includes at least one second strap configured to removably connect the first strap to the mask. The second strap may be more extensible than the first strap. At least a portion of the first strap is self-supporting such that the headgear maintains a three dimensional shape when not in use. The substantially inextensible portion of the first strap is constructed to resiliently return to a predetermined shape when not in use. The arcuate region includes a first portion that may be arranged to align substantially parallel with a top of the patient's head and a second portion being arranged to align substantially to a rear surface of the patient's head.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Justin John FORMICA, Anthony Paul BARBARA, Brent James DRAVITZKI, Philip John GUNNING
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Publication number: 20210205735Abstract: A sand separation system and method for operating a sand separation system, in which the method includes separating sand from a fluid using a separator. The method includes, signaling for a blowdown unit to blowdown the separator, opening one or more blowdown valves of the blowdown unit coupled to the separator in response to the signaling, so as to blowdown the separator, and receiving the sand from the separator into a sand disposal unit. The sand passes through the one or more blowdown valves that are opened. The method includes measuring a weight of at least some of the sand that was separated in the separator using a load cell of the separator, a load cell of the sand disposal unit, or both, and determining a blowdown interval for subsequent blowdown operations of the separator based in part on the weight of the sand.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Brent James William Coombe, Ryan Thomas Bowley, Nikolay Spiridonov, Rory Nagge, Tien Nguyen