Patents by Inventor Brett Edwards

Brett Edwards 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: 20230170306
    Abstract: A power module includes a power substrate, a number of power semiconductor die, and a number of connector pins. The power substrate includes a number of conductive traces. The power semiconductor die are mounted on the power substrate and electrically coupled to the conductive traces. The connector pins are each electrically coupled to a different one of the conductive traces and configured to be interconnected such that the power semiconductor die provide an active front-end and a switching power converter. By providing the power semiconductor die such that they can be interconnected to form an active front-end and a switching power converter in the same power module, the power module may provide a significantly more compact power converter system using both an active front-end and switching power converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel John Martin, Brett Edward Sparkman, Ty McNutt, Paul Wheeler
  • Patent number: 11569174
    Abstract: A power module includes a power substrate, a number of power semiconductor die, and a number of connector pins. The power substrate includes a number of conductive traces. The power semiconductor die are mounted on the power substrate and electrically coupled to the conductive traces. The connector pins are each electrically coupled to a different one of the conductive traces and configured to be interconnected such that the power semiconductor die provide an active front-end and a switching power converter. By providing the power semiconductor die such that they can be interconnected to form an active front-end and a switching power converter in the same power module, the power module may provide a significantly more compact power converter system using both an active front-end and switching power converter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: WOLFSPEED, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel John Martin, Brett Edward Sparkman, Ty McNutt, Paul Wheeler
  • Patent number: 11467810
    Abstract: A build system stores source code in source code repositories and generates deployment artifacts from a build pipeline. The build system receives requirements associated with certification criteria for certifying a deployment artifact based on the source code. The build system executes a build pipeline including build tasks that compile the source code to generate executable files storing executable instructions. The build system evaluates the certification criteria based on results of execution of the build tasks. The build system determines whether the deployment artifact is a certified deployment artifact based on the result of evaluation of the certification criteria. The build system stores a software asset information document in a source code repository identifying software assets build using the source code repository, for example, as a YAML file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Humana Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Johnson, Brett Edwards, Andrew Foster, Michael Lochowitz
  • Publication number: 20220262735
    Abstract: A power module includes a power substrate, a number of power semiconductor die, and a number of connector pins. The power substrate includes a number of conductive traces. The power semiconductor die are mounted on the power substrate and electrically coupled to the conductive traces. The connector pins are each electrically coupled to a different one of the conductive traces and configured to be interconnected such that the power semiconductor die provide an active front-end and a switching power converter. By providing the power semiconductor die such that they can be interconnected to form an active front-end and a switching power converter in the same power module, the power module may provide a significantly more compact power converter system using both an active front-end and switching power converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel John Martin, Brett Edward Sparkman, Ty McNutt, Paul Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20220164171
    Abstract: A build system stores source code in source code repositories and generates deployment artifacts from a build pipeline. The build system receives requirements associated with certification criteria for certifying a deployment artifact based on the source code. The build system executes a build pipeline including build tasks that compile the source code to generate executable files storing executable instructions. The build system evaluates the certification criteria based on results of execution of the build tasks. The build system determines whether the deployment artifact is a certified deployment artifact based on the result of evaluation of the certification criteria. The build system stores a software asset information document in a source code repository identifying software assets build using the source code repository, for example, as a YAML file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Robert L. Johnson, Brett Edwards, Andrew Foster, Michael Lochowitz
  • Patent number: 11288061
    Abstract: A build system stores source code in source code repositories and generates deployment artifacts from a build pipeline. The build system receives requirements associated with certification criteria for certifying a deployment artifact based on the source code. The build system executes a build pipeline including build tasks that compile the source code to generate executable files storing executable instructions. The build system evaluates the certification criteria based on results of execution of the build tasks. The build system determines whether the deployment artifact is a certified deployment artifact based on the result of evaluation of the certification criteria. The build system stores a software asset information document in a source code repository identifying software assets build using the source code repository, for example, as a YAML file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Humana Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Johnson, Brett Edwards, Andrew Foster, Michael Lochowitz
  • Patent number: 10611930
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of bonding and a conductively bonded joint, provided by high loadings of conductively coated nano scale particulate fillers in a conductive adhesive in combination with a conductive intermediary structure, more particularly to a lightning strike resilient bonded joint between fibre reinforced polymer composites. A method of joining a first fibre reinforced polymer composite surface and a second fibre reinforced polymer composite surface, comprising the steps of providing a conductive intermediary structure between said first and second surfaces, filling the void between said surfaces and enveloping said intermediary structure with a conductive adhesive, curing the conductive adhesive to form a bonded first and second surface. A conductive adhesive comprising a curable binder and a high aspect ratio nanoscale carbon particulate filler present in the range of from 0.1 to 40% wt, wherein said particulate filler comprises a metal coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: BAE Systems PLC
    Inventors: Amir Rezai, Alexander Roy Parfitt, Brett Edward Hemingway
  • Patent number: 10308085
    Abstract: A tow kit is disclosed having a thimble slider engaged with a plurality of tethers. The thimble slider may have a generally C-shaped body with a back portion and opposing end portions. The thimble slider may also have a channel formed within outer surfaces of the back and opposing end portions, and an elongated separator connected to an inner surface of the back portion and extending in a direction generally orthogonal to the back portion to define two portions. A tether can engage the channel to equally distribute weight applied to the two ends of the tether. A sling can engage the inner surface of the back portion. At least one other tether can engage the sling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Inventors: Wesley Paul Conger, Adam Ross Baldwin, Luis S. Padilla, Michael Charles Greenwood, Dennis J. Weber, Brett Edward Burke
  • Patent number: 10290384
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, processes, and apparatuses for treating radioactive waste, through systems designed to bind and dry radioactive media and to mechanical devices and techniques that are utilized for removal of granular media from confined spaces (vessels and tanks). In some of its various embodiments, the system processes spent ion exchange media for long-term storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: KURION, INC.
    Inventors: Brett Edward Campbell, Matt Denver Cole
  • Patent number: 9975645
    Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid storage system comprising a tank for containing a liquid, said tank enclosing a liquid storage space, and a plurality of spaced apart protrusions extending from an internal surface of the tank into the liquid storage space. The protrusions are resistant to deformation and deflection caused by shockwaves within a liquid in the tank resulting from impact of a projectile with the tank, for example, the protrusions may be rigid and be polygonal prisms in shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: BAE Systems plc
    Inventor: Brett Edward Hemingway
  • Publication number: 20180105001
    Abstract: A tow kit is disclosed having a thimble slider engaged with a plurality of tethers. The thimble slider may have a generally C-shaped body with a back portion and opposing end portions. The thimble slider may also have a channel formed within outer surfaces of the back and opposing end portions, and an elongated separator connected to an inner surface of the back portion and extending in a direction generally orthogonal to the back portion to define two portions. A tether can engage the channel to equally distribute weight applied to the two ends of the tether. A sling can engage the inner surface of the back portion. At least one other tether can engage the sling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Wesley Paul Conger, Adam Ross Baldwin, Luis S. Padilla, Michael Charles Greenwood, Dennis J. Weber, Brett Edward Burke
  • Publication number: 20170106992
    Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid storage system comprising a tank for containing a liquid, said tank enclosing a liquid storage space, and a plurality of spaced apart protrusions extending from an internal surface of the tank into the liquid storage space. The protrusions are resistant to deformation and deflection caused by shockwaves within a liquid in the tank resulting from impact of a projectile with the tank, for example, the protrusions may be rigid and be polygonal prisms in shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Brett Edward Hemingway
  • Publication number: 20160225475
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, processes, and apparatuses for treating radioactive waste, through systems designed to bind and dry radioactive media and to mechanical devices and techniques that are utilized for removal of granular media from confined spaces (vessels and tanks), in some of its various embodiments, the system processes spent ion exchange media for long-term storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: Kurion, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Edward CAMPBELL, Matt Denver COLE
  • Patent number: 9216449
    Abstract: A system for crimping a first component onto a second component includes a first portion and a second portion facing the first portion. The system also includes at least one actuator configured to move the first portion relative to the second portion to compress a die disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The compression of the die causes the first and second components located in the die to be crimped together. The system also includes a controller connected to the at least one actuator. The controller is configured to determine a value associated with an amount of deflection of the first portion while crimping and determine whether to stop the movement of the first portion based on the determined value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Carl Gatz, Brett Edward Burke
  • Publication number: 20150361308
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of bonding and a conductively bonded joint, provided by high loadings of conductively coated nano scale particulate fillers in a conductive adhesive in combination with a conductive intermediary structure, more particularly to a lightning strike resilient bonded joint between fibre reinforced polymer composites. A method of joining a first fibre reinforced polymer composite surface and a second fibre reinforced polymer composite surface, comprising the steps of providing a conductive intermediary structure between said first and second surfaces, filling the void between said surfaces and enveloping said intermediary structure with a conductive adhesive, curing the conductive adhesive to form a bonded first and second surface. A conductive adhesive comprising a curable binder and a high aspect ratio nanoscale carbon particulate filler present in the range of from 0.1 to 40% wt, wherein said particulate filler comprises a metal coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plc
    Inventors: AMIR REZAI, ALEXANDER ROY PARFITT, BRETT EDWARD HEMINGWAY
  • Publication number: 20150221221
    Abstract: A Wireless Traffic Congestion and Hazardous Condition Detection and Warning System. The system utilizes electronic nodes placed alongside a highway to detect traffic congestion and other hazardous conditions, visually notify drivers of a detected hazardous condition, and wirelessly communicate the hazardous condition to neighboring nodes in order to notify drivers well in advance of the hazard. A detected hazardous condition can also be transmitted through the existing cellular network to enable remote monitoring of traffic flow and remote notification of detected hazardous conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: VISUALOGISTIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Brett Houston Schaefer, Andrew McCall Dodson, Scott Christopher Smith, Christopher Patrick Farnell, Brett Edward Sparkman
  • Publication number: 20140349785
    Abstract: A hockey-stickhandling-tool, methods of use, and a system for improving a player's hockey stickhandling strength and/or speed are described and disclosed. The hockey-stickhandling-tool may comprise: a puck-receiver and a stick-attachment-means. The puck-receiver may be sized to removably hold the at least one hockey-puck, by the puck-receiver providing at least one wall to partially enclose the at least one hockey-puck. The stick-attachment-means may be configured to removably attach to the hockey-stick. The puck-receiver and the stick-attachment-means may attached to each other such that use of the puck-receiver does not interfere with the stick-attachment-means and use of the stick-attachment-means does not interfere with the puck-receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: Brett Edward Henning
  • Patent number: 8479203
    Abstract: Systems, methods and articles of manufacture are disclosed for processing documents for electronic discovery. A request may be received to perform a task on documents, each document having a distinct document identifier. A task record may be generated to represent the requested task. The task record may include information specific to the request task. However, the task record need not include any document identifiers. At least one batch record may be generated that includes the document identifier for each of the documents. The task record may be associated with the at least one batch record. The requested task may be performed according to the task record and the at least one batch record. An audit record may be generated for the performed task. The audit record may be associated with the at least one batch record.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Carlin Nelson, Brett Edward Morris
  • Patent number: 8473955
    Abstract: Systems, methods and articles of manufacture are disclosed for processing documents for electronic discovery. A request may be received to perform a task on documents, each document having a distinct document identifier. A task record may be generated to represent the requested task. The task record may include information specific to the request task. However, the task record need not include any document identifiers. At least one batch record may be generated that includes the document identifier for each of the documents. The task record may be associated with the at least one batch record. The requested task may be performed according to the task record and the at least one batch record. An audit record may be generated for the performed task. The audit record may be associated with the at least one batch record.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Carlin Nelson, Brett Edward Morris
  • Patent number: D909082
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Inventor: Brett Edward Palmquist, Sr.