Patents by Inventor Brent Martin

Brent Martin 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: 20240417228
    Abstract: A kit for assembling a forklift capable of being either electrically-powered or powered by an internal-combustion source. The kit includes a forklift shell including a chassis and a hydraulic system. The kit further includes an internal-combustion (IC) powertrain including an IC engine, a transmission coupled to the IC engine, a drivetrain coupled with the transmission, and an IC hydraulics pump powered by the IC engine and configured to be coupled with the hydraulic system. The kit further includes an electric powertrain including a battery assembly, an electric motor powered by the battery assembly, a drivetrain coupled with the electric motor, and an electric hydraulics pump powered by the battery assembly and configured to be coupled with the hydraulics system. Where one of the IC powertrain and the electric powertrain is configured to be coupled with the chassis and the hydraulics system for powering operation of the forklift.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: ETHIUM, LLC
    Inventors: Kennon Guglielmo, Adam Schumann, Brent Ludwig, Matthew Martin, Justin H. Sanders, Ronald B. Roth
  • Publication number: 20240349943
    Abstract: Food preparation apparatus and associated appliance modules and methods. Appliances modules can be selectively docked at docks of an appliance interface of a base. An appliance module includes a food container support surface movable between cooking and holding positions. An appliance module includes a receptacle having a holding well that can be selectively configured in a generally horizontal position or an inclined position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Brent Jennings, James W. Bigott, Randy Lines, David Martin
  • Publication number: 20240346441
    Abstract: An online system performs an inference task in conjunction with the model serving system or the interface system to continuously monitor conversations between users and shoppers to determine whether a message sent by a sending party can be automatically responded to rather than prompting the receiving party for a manual response. The online system automatically provides a response to the message without the receiving party's manual involvement. In one or more embodiments, the online system can infer whether a question can be intercepted and/or suggests one or more available answers the sender can consider as feedback without a manual response from the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Ryan McColeman, Ryan Martin, Brent Scheibelhut, Shaun Navin Maharaj, Mark Oberemk
  • Publication number: 20240320523
    Abstract: An online system performs an inference task in conjunction with the model serving system or the interface system to continuously monitor conversations between requesting users and fulfillment users to determine whether the online system can intervene to automatically respond to a message sent by a sending party, rather than prompting the receiving party for a manual reply. Upon inferring that a message can be automatically responded to, the online system automatically provides a response to the message without the receiving party's manual involvement. The online system can further be augmented to classify and reroute certain requesting user or fulfillment user queries that impact an order's end state by intercepting the conversation on behalf of either party and performing one or more automated actions. If the message is action-oriented, the online system may perform one or more automated actions in response to the message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Ryan McColeman, Ryan Martin, Brent Scheibelhut, Shaun Navin Maharaj, Mark Oberemk
  • Patent number: 12069798
    Abstract: Enhanced components and assemblies for connector-less radio frequency (RF) interconnect systems are provided. One example includes two circuit boards each with a broadside coupling feature comprising a tapered circuit board trace having a terminal portion. The circuit boards are positioned in close proximity to establish a desired gap, and a dielectric material is positioned within the gap between circuit boards. The broadside coupling features of the circuit boards are then configured to convey RF signals over the gap without electrical contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas Henry Hand, Joshua David Gustafson, Joseph M. Torres, Aaron Christopher Rothlisberger, Roger Douglas Hasse, Adam Blair Hess, Madison P. Gast, Braiden T. Olds, Colton Brent Martin
  • Patent number: 12035846
    Abstract: Food preparation apparatus and associated appliance modules and methods. Appliances modules can be selectively docked at docks of an appliance interface of a base. An appliance module includes a food container support surface movable between cooking and holding positions. An appliance module includes a receptacle having a holding well that can be selectively configured in a generally horizontal position or an inclined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: DUKE MANUFACTURING CO.
    Inventors: Brent Jennings, James W. Bigott, Randy Lines, David Martin
  • Publication number: 20240158133
    Abstract: A beverage container comprising a lower bottle portion and an upper bottle portion configured to contain a liquid beverage. The lower bottle portion includes a concave groove that provides a gripping means for improved holding and maneuvering of the beverage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Brent Martin, Paige Hall, January Realista, Jennifer Haack, Gina Schoengarth
  • Patent number: 11946173
    Abstract: Yarns and fabrics that include modacrylic fibers are described herein. A yarn and/or fabric may include modacrylic fibers, meta-aramid fibers, anti-static fibers, and optionally para-aramid fibers. In some embodiments, the modacrylic fibers, meta-aramid fibers, and, if present, para-aramid fibers, may each be solution-dyed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Glen Raven, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Charles Earhart, Mia Rauston Alberto, Christopher Brent Martin
  • Publication number: 20230228010
    Abstract: Yarns and fabrics that include modacrylic fibers are described herein. A yarn and/or fabric may include modacrylic fibers, meta-aramid fibers, anti-static fibers, and optionally para-aramid fibers. In some embodiments, the modacrylic fibers, meta-aramid fibers, and, if present, para-aramid fibers, may each be fiber dyed, optionally solution-dyed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Charles Earhart, Mia Rauston Alberto, Christopher Brent Martin
  • Publication number: 20230228011
    Abstract: Yarns including an elastomeric filament and fabrics including elastomeric filaments are described herein. A yarn may comprise an elastomeric filament and a blend of fibers, the blend of fibers comprising modacrylic fibers, meta-aramid fibers, anti-static fibers, and/or para-aramid fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher Brent Martin, Robert Charles Earhart, Mia Rauston Alberto
  • Publication number: 20230175173
    Abstract: Fabrics including a single-ply yarn are described herein along with fabrics that have low picks per inch or low courses per inch. The fabrics may comprise modacrylic fibers, meta-aramid fibers, anti-static fibers, and optionally para-aramid fibers, and the fabrics may comprise: about 10% or 20% to about 60% or 80% modacrylic fibers by weight of the fabric; about 20% or 40% to about 80% meta-aramid fibers by weight of the fabric; about 0.1% to about 2% anti-static fibers by weight of the fabric; and about 0% to about 10% para-aramid fibers by weight of the fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Mia Rauston Alberto, Christopher Brent Martin, Robert Charles Earhart
  • Publication number: 20220356610
    Abstract: Described herein are high visibility yarns and fabrics along with methods and making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Brent Martin, Mia Rauston Alberto, Robert Charles Earhart
  • Publication number: 20210363672
    Abstract: Yarns and fabrics that include modacrylic fibers are described herein. A yarn and/or fabric may include modacrylic fibers, meta-aramid fibers, anti-static fibers, and optionally para-aramid fibers. In some embodiments, the modacrylic fibers, meta-aramid fibers, and, if present, para-aramid fibers, may each be solution-dyed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Charles Earhart, Mia Rauston Alberto, Christopher Brent Martin
  • Patent number: 7495555
    Abstract: The present technology involves a method and apparatus for detecting and reporting magnetic fields in the proximity of a utility meter as an approach to determining tampering of such meter. The sensitivity level of the magnetic field sensors may be adjustable allowing either remote or local sensitivity adjustments to a magnetic field sensor to compensate for variations in the electromagnetic environments of different meter installation sites. Alternatively, the output of each magnetic field sensor may be connected to the input of an adjustable threshold circuit. When the output voltage of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold voltage, a magnetic event signal is generated. Threshold adjustments to the adjustable threshold circuit may be performed locally at the meter site or remotely from a station. The output of each magnetic field sensor may be monitored by a locally or remotely programmable magnetic sensor output monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Itron, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Keith Seal, Brent Martin
  • Publication number: 20070250857
    Abstract: A portable data storage device compatible with both standard and high definition digital video cameras is provided. The device includes at least one SDI I/O, and preferably at least one audio I/O and preferably at least one medium speed I/O interface. A device controller takes the high speed serial data, packetizes it, and then sends it out to a plurality of memory modules. Preferably each memory module includes four NAND clusters, each NAND cluster consisting of a flash memory controller and two NAND flash memories. Interposed between the device controller and the memory modules are a plurality of memory controllers, each memory controller controlling a group of memory modules. A user interface is coupled to the device controller, the interface including a display capable of at least two user-selectable orientations, record/playback controls and a four-way directional control pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: Cinegest, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. Frost-Ruebling, James Brent Martin, Marc J. van de Loo
  • Publication number: 20070229256
    Abstract: The present technology involves a method and apparatus for detecting and reporting magnetic fields in the proximity of a utility meter as an approach to determining tampering of such meter. The sensitivity level of the magnetic field sensors may be adjustable allowing either remote or local sensitivity adjustments to a magnetic field sensor to compensate for variations in the electromagnetic environments of different meter installation sites. Alternatively, the output of each magnetic field sensor may be connected to the input of an adjustable threshold circuit. When the output voltage of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold voltage, a magnetic event signal is generated. Threshold adjustments to the adjustable threshold circuit may be performed locally at the meter site or remotely from a station. The output of each magnetic field sensor may be monitored by a locally or remotely programmable magnetic sensor output monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Brian Seal, Brent Martin
  • Patent number: 7218223
    Abstract: The present technology involves a method and apparatus for detecting and reporting magnetic fields in the proximity of a utility meter as an approach to determining tampering of such meter. The sensitivity level of the magnetic field sensors may be adjustable allowing either remote or local sensitivity adjustments to a magnetic field sensor to compensate for variations in the electromagnetic environments of different meter installation sites. Alternatively, the output of each magnetic field sensor may be connected to the input of an adjustable threshold circuit. When the output voltage of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold voltage, a magnetic event signal is generated. Threshold adjustments to the adjustable threshold circuit may be performed locally at the meter site or remotely from a station. The output of each magnetic field sensor may be monitored by a locally or remotely programmable magnetic sensor output monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Itron, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Keith Seal, Brent Martin
  • Publication number: 20050122217
    Abstract: The present technology involves a method and apparatus for detecting and reporting magnetic fields in the proximity of a utility meter as an approach to determining tampering of such meter. The sensitivity level of the magnetic field sensors may be adjustable allowing either remote or local sensitivity adjustments to a magnetic field sensor to compensate for variations in the electromagnetic environments of different meter installation sites. Alternatively, the output of each magnetic field sensor may be connected to the input of an adjustable threshold circuit. When the output voltage of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold voltage, a magnetic event signal is generated. Threshold adjustments to the adjustable threshold circuit may be performed locally at the meter site or remotely from a station. The output of each magnetic field sensor may be monitored by a locally or remotely programmable magnetic sensor output monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Brian Seal, Brent Martin
  • Publication number: 20050110480
    Abstract: A voltage acquisition circuit for sensing input voltage signals in each phase of an electrical service includes a non-active current transformer configuration that is operable over a wide input voltage range. The current transformer configuration includes primary and secondary windings, an input resistor and a burden resistor across which an output voltage is defined. The input resistor may be relatively large, such as on the order of about one M? and the transformer core may have a nanocrystalline core characterized by predictable magnetic properties versus varied transformer flux levels. This operational predictability facilitates phase compensation via digital filtering or otherwise for any phase shift induced between input and output voltages of the current transformer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Applicant: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent Martin, Michael Moore, Daniel Lakich
  • Patent number: 6885302
    Abstract: The present technology involves a method and apparatus for detecting and reporting magnetic fields in the proximity of a utility meter as an approach to determining tampering of such meter. The sensitivity level of the magnetic field sensors may be adjustable allowing either remote or local sensitivity adjustments to a magnetic field sensor to compensate for variations in the electromagnetic environments of different meter installation sites. Alternatively, the output of each magnetic field sensor may be connected to the input of an adjustable threshold circuit. When the output voltage of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold voltage, a magnetic event signal is generated. Threshold adjustments to the adjustable threshold circuit may be performed locally at the meter site or remotely from a station. The output of each magnetic field sensor may be monitored by a locally or remotely programmable magnetic sensor output monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Keith Seal, Brent Martin