Patents by Inventor Brett A. Allen

Brett A. Allen 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: 20240086842
    Abstract: Systems and methods for constructing a scheme containing one or more statements of a plurality of objectives and for using the constructed system are disclosed herein. The system receives an initial statement of a plurality of objectives related to an organization's strategy. For each objective the construction system provides access to one or more authorized users to enable the one or more authorized users to update the information on the objective; automatically analyzes the updated information to identify relationships in the objectives; automatically updates the information to include the one or more relationships; and automatically converts the updated information into a standardized format to publish the updated, converted information. The system includes storing the converted information on the plurality of components. The system then provides remote access to the updated, converted information to the one or more authorized users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Brett Allen Shogren, Per Anders Peterson
  • Publication number: 20240068910
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of controllers (e.g., control panels, etc.) configured to be operable for detecting cavitation using torque load and/or instantaneous fuel consumption. In exemplary embodiments, a controller is configured to be operable for monitoring at least one of engine torque load and/or engine instantaneous fuel consumption for fluctuation (e.g., significant drop/downward fluctuation in average magnitude and/or erratic, noisy, fluctuating data, etc.) indicative of pump cavitation, thereby enabling the controller to be operable for alerting to indications of pump cavitation when fluctuation of the monitored engine torque load and/or engine instantaneous fuel consumption indicate pump cavitation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Brett Allen DAVIS, John Edward GEERTSEMA, JR.
  • Patent number: 11915807
    Abstract: Described herein are techniques of using machine learning to automatically extract clinical variable values for subjects from clinical record data. The techniques designate certain clinical variables as hybrid variables that can be assigned values by machine learning model prediction. The techniques process, using a machine learning model trained to predict a value of a hybrid variable, clinical record data associated with a subject to obtain a predicted hybrid variable value and an associated confidence score. The techniques set the value of the hybrid variable for the subject to the predicted hybrid variable value when the model prediction is of sufficiently high confidence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Flatiron Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Canfield, Nisha Singh, Marc Knight, Kimberly Wiederkehr, Sarina Dass, John Ritten, Ashley Allen, Andrea Ratzlaff, Stacie Sienicki, Katherine Harrison, Will Shapiro, Brett Wittmershaus
  • Patent number: 11914402
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to dynamic power curve throttling. In an exemplary embodiment, a computer-implemented method for enabling dynamic throttling of an engine includes graphically displaying a graph of a linear throttle line for the engine including an idle speed in revolutions per minute (RPM) and one or more operating speeds in revolutions per minute; using a graphical user interface to alter the linear throttling line into a non-linear dynamic throttling line; and generating a table based on the non-linear dynamic throttling line, the table including dynamic throttle increments that vary based on RPM and that are usable by a controller for dynamic throttling of the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Cattron North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Allen Davis, James Leighton Staggs, John Edward Geertsema, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20240042831
    Abstract: While a speed of a first compressor during operation is less than a threshold speed, a speed of a second compressor during operation is prevented from falling below a minimum threshold speed that is defined by a sum of the speed of the first compressor and a predefined offset speed delta such that the minimum threshold speed changes as the speed of the first compressor changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Jennifer Helen Chang, Rohan Shrivastava, Brett Allen Dunn, Jordan Mazaira
  • Patent number: 11890914
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a traction battery, an electric machine powered by the traction battery and configured to power wheels of the vehicle, and a thermal-management system. The thermal-management system includes a battery loop, a cabin heating loop, and a valve configured to fluidly connect the battery loop and the cabin heating loop when in a first position and configured to fluidly isolate the battery loop and the cabin heating loop when in a second position. A controller is programmed to, responsive to (i) battery heating being requested, (ii) a temperature of the battery being greater than a lower threshold, and (iii) cabin heating being requested, actuate the valve to the first position to heat a cabin and the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jordan Mazaira, Angel Fernando Porras, Brett Allen Dunn, Zachary March, Alan Gutowski
  • Publication number: 20240019816
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of controllers with machine learning and systems including the same. In exemplary embodiments, a controller is configured to include or be operable for executing a machine learning process during which the controller learns normal level(s) of parameter(s) (e.g., system component(s) and/or sensor(s) parameters, etc.) to be monitored across a full operational range of a system component, which, in turn, enables the controller to compare the monitored parameter(s) to the learned normal level(s) for detection of issue(s) or problem(s) associated with the monitored parameter(s), e.g., regardless of the RPM at which the engine, machine, motor, or other system component is operating, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Brett Allen DAVIS, John Edward GEERTSEMA, JR., Christopher Brian PERRY
  • Publication number: 20240001805
    Abstract: A system is provided that includes at least one battery, motor electronics, and at least one vehicle controller. The at least one battery is positioned about a battery coolant loop that provides first coolant to change a temperature of the at least one battery. The motor electronics are positioned about a motor electronics coolant loop that provides second coolant to change a temperature of the motor electronics. The at least one vehicle controller is programmed to receive a first signal indicative of a temperature of the at least one battery positioned about the battery coolant loop and to control a valve to combine the battery coolant loop with the motor electronics coolant loop such that the second coolant flows to the battery coolant loop responsive to at least a temperature of the second coolant being greater than the temperature of the at least one battery and a first offset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Jordan MAZAIRA, Brett Allen DUNN, Zachary MARCH, Justin BARSANO
  • Patent number: 11857211
    Abstract: In embodiments of an obstruction removal device, system, and/or method, a removal tool is disposed at a distal end of a delivery tool and configured to at least partially separate an obstruction from an inner surface of a vasculature. An expandable member is also coupled to the delivery tool. The expandable member includes a proximal end that is free or slidably coupled to the delivery tool. The proximal end of the expandable member is configured to invert or slide toward a distal end of the expandable member, thereby causing the expandable member to surround at least a portion of the obstruction and the removal tool so that the obstruction is captured between the expandable member and the removal tool, when the delivery tool is withdrawn from the vasculature to remove the removal tool and the obstruction from the vasculature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Progressive NEURO, Inc.
    Inventor: Brett Allen Follmer
  • Publication number: 20230392602
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of variable frequency drive (VFD) controllers with engine fail-over and systems including the same. In exemplary embodiments, a system includes a controller configured to be operable for controlling a VFD that drives a motor (e.g., a three-phase AC motor, etc.), which, in turn, drives (e.g., mechanically spins, etc.) a first pump. The same controller is also configured to be operable for controlling an engine (e.g., a diesel engine, etc.), which, in turn, drives (e.g., mechanically spins, etc.) a second pump. The system is configured to failover from the motor to the engine in response to a VFD communications failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventor: Brett Allen DAVIS
  • Patent number: 11755722
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to managing sandboxed application extensions. A first request that include includes information that identifies an extension may be provided to an extension server. Information included in a first response may be employed to instantiate an extension shell that corresponds to the extension and embed it in the hosting application such that the extension shell is associated with a first security policy included in the first response. A second request may be provided to the extension server based on information included in the extension shell such that the second request includes an identifier associated with an extension body that corresponds to the extension shell. The first security policy or the second security policy may be employed to enable one or more of the extension shell or the extension body to just access the hosting application or just access the extension server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Tableau Software, LLC
    Inventors: Lee Benjamin Graber, Michael Brian Kovner, Sean Daye Mann, Brett Allen Taylor
  • Publication number: 20230274287
    Abstract: A system, method, device, and data platform tokenized accreditation. A request for a token is received from an individual associated with an authorized source utilizing a data platform. The request is securely communicated to the authorized source. Validation information is received regarding the individual from the authorized source in the data platform. The validation information is automatically tokenized into one or more blockchain tokens by the data platform in response to verifying the validation information. The one or more blockchain tokens are communicated to the individual associated with the authorized source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: Data Vault Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Alfred Blair Blaikie, III, Nathaniel T. Bradley, Joshua S. Paugh, Sonia Choi, Brett Allen Bradley
  • Patent number: 11741430
    Abstract: Systems and methods for constructing a scheme containing one or more statements of a plurality of objectives and for using the constructed system are disclosed herein. The system receives an initial statement of a plurality of objectives related to an organization's strategy. For each objective the construction system provides access to one or more authorized users to enable the one or more authorized users to update the information on the objective; automatically analyzes the updated information to identify relationships in the objectives; automatically updates the information to include the one or more relationships; and automatically converts the updated information into a standardized format to publish the updated, converted information. The system includes storing the converted information on the plurality of components. The system then provides remote access to the updated, converted information to the one or more authorized users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: The Petergren Group, LLC
    Inventors: Brett Allen Shogren, Per Anders Peterson
  • Patent number: 11723678
    Abstract: An obstruction removal device is configured to be inserted through a catheter and at least partially extended into a vasculature from a distal end of the catheter. The obstruction removal device includes: a base member configured to engage one or more guide stops at the distal end of the catheter; a tubular member coupled to the base member and configured to apply a suction force from the catheter to an obstruction to remove the obstruction from the vasculature; and an expandable member surrounding the tubular member. The expandable member is configured to transition from a contracted state to an expanded state after the expandable member is at least partially extended into the vasculature from the distal end of the catheter. The expandable member is further configured to at least partially surround the obstruction as the obstruction is being removed from the vasculature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Progressive NEURO, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Allen Follmer, Arturo S. Rosqueta, Tiffany Tran Ngo, Kirk Zeller
  • Patent number: 11718148
    Abstract: A thermal system for an electrified vehicle including a thermal loop and a controller is provided. The thermal loop may include a rear evaporator and a compressor fluidly connected thereto, a conduit to distribute oil throughout the thermal loop, and an evaporator valve. The controller may be programmed to, responsive to receipt of a signal indicating evaporator valve shut-off and detection of a vehicle plug-in event, cycle the compressor to promote oil movement through the compressor. The controller may be further programmed to, responsive to receipt of the signal, open the evaporator valve to force oil back to the compressor. The thermal loop may further include a first expansion valve up stream of a chiller fluidly connected to the compressor, a second expansion valve between the evaporator valve and the rear evaporator, and a third expansion valve up stream of a front evaporator fluidly connected to the compressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Angel Fernando Porras, Timothy Noah Blatchley, Brett Allen Dunn, Rohan Shrivastava
  • Patent number: 11710019
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for providing information describing a fault code for an object. A display device having an electronic display detects a fault occurrence event in the object. The display device determines a fault code indicative of the fault occurrence event and one or more parameters associated with the fault code. The display device generates a machine-readable code representing the fault code and the one or more parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Cattron North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Hilton Norris, Brett Allen Davis, John Edward Geertsema, Jr., Christopher Brian Perry
  • Patent number: 11698147
    Abstract: A valve packing having independently loaded packing rings is disclosed. A packing assembly for a fluid valve includes a first packing ring, a first follower to be disposed at least partially within a bore of a bonnet of the fluid valve to apply a first load to the first packing ring, a second packing ring sized to fit within a bore of the first follower, and a second follower to be disposed at least partially within the bore of the first follower to apply a second load to the second packing ring within the bore of the first follower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Fisher Controls International LLC
    Inventor: Brett Allen Hofman
  • Patent number: 11687752
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for providing information describing a fault code for an object. A display device having an electronic display detects a fault occurrence event in the object. The display device determines a fault code indicative of the fault occurrence event and one or more parameters associated with the fault code. The display device generates a machine-readable code representing the fault code and the one or more parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Cattron North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Hilton Norris, Brett Allen Davis, John Edward Geertsema, Jr., Christopher Brian Perry
  • Patent number: 11677267
    Abstract: A reserve power supply system for providing a supplemental source of electrical power to a main power source. The system includes a backup battery and a switch that can be controlled to couple the backup battery to the main power source when reserve power is needed. The system also includes a sensor to detect when the backup battery should be engaged and a system control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Cattron North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Allen Davis, Darwin Dowdie, Christopher Warren Fortenberry
  • Publication number: 20230074313
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a traction battery, an electric machine powered by the traction battery and configured to power wheels of the vehicle, and a thermal-management system. The thermal-management system includes a battery loop, a cabin heating loop, and a valve configured to fluidly connect the battery loop and the cabin heating loop when in a first position and configured to fluidly isolate the battery loop and the cabin heating loop when in a second position. A controller is programmed to, responsive to (i) battery heating being requested, (ii) a temperature of the battery being greater than a lower threshold, and (iii) cabin heating being requested, actuate the valve to the first position to heat a cabin and the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Jordan Mazaira, Angel Fernando Porras, Brett Allen Dunn, Zachary March, Alan Gutowski