Patents by Inventor Brett Larson

Brett Larson 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: 20240098078
    Abstract: A system for multi-factor location-based device verification is configured to receive a first location factor, which may include GPS data, from a client device. The system is also configured to receive one or more additional location factors, such as a second location factor and/or a third location factor, from first and/or second wireless beacons, respectively. The wireless beacons may be located within a predefined area, such as a sports book or another casino area, and the system may determine, based upon the one or more location factors, whether the client device is within the predefined area. As a result, the location of the client device may be verified based upon one or more location factors. In addition, in response to verifying the location of the client device, a new wagering account may be established and/or wagering may be initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: James Burns, Junqiao Ai, Stephen Denham, Mike Schear, Adam Goldstein, Brett Larson
  • Patent number: 11902267
    Abstract: A system for multi-factor location-based device verification is configured to receive a first location factor, which may include GPS data, from a client device. The system is also configured to receive one or more additional location factors, such as a second location factor and/or a third location factor, from first and/or second wireless beacons, respectively. The wireless beacons may be located within a predefined area, such as a sports book or another casino area, and the system may determine, based upon the one or more location factors, whether the client device is within the predefined area. As a result, the location of the client device may be verified based upon one or more location factors. In addition, in response to verifying the location of the client device, a new wagering account may be established and/or wagering may be initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
    Inventors: James Burns, Junqiao Ai, Stephen Denham, Mike Schear, Adam Goldstein, Brett Larson
  • Publication number: 20230297048
    Abstract: An electrical power system can include a load fault module configured to determine a faulty load of a plurality of loads on an electrical circuit by using load information and/or load power data to output a faulty load indication and/or load control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Brett Larson
  • Publication number: 20220375021
    Abstract: A system for multi-factor location-based device verification is configured to receive a first location factor, which may include GPS data, from a client device. The system is also configured to receive one or more additional location factors, such as a second location factor and/or a third location factor, from first and/or second wireless beacons, respectively. The wireless beacons may be located within a predefined area, such as a sports book or another casino area, and the system may determine, based upon the one or more location factors, whether the client device is within the predefined area. As a result, the location of the client device may be verified based upon one or more location factors. In addition, in response to verifying the location of the client device, a new wagering account may be established and/or wagering may be initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: James Burns, Junqiao Ai, Stephen Denham, Mike Schear, Adam Goldstein, Brett Larson
  • Patent number: 11303624
    Abstract: A system for multi-factor location-based device verification is configured to receive a first location factor, which may include GPS data, from a client device. The system is also configured to receive one or more additional location factors, such as a second location factor and/or a third location factor, from first and/or second wireless beacons, respectively. The wireless beacons may be located within a predefined area, such as a sports book or another casino area, and the system may determine, based upon the one or more location factors, whether the client device is within the predefined area. As a result, the location of the client device may be verified based upon one or more location factors. In addition, in response to verifying the location of the client device, a new wagering account may be established and/or wagering may be initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: AMERICN WAGERING, INC.
    Inventors: James Burns, Junqiao Ai, Stephen Denham, Mike Schear, Adam Goldstein, Brett Larson
  • Publication number: 20210049865
    Abstract: A system for multi-factor location-based device verification is configured to receive a first location factor, which may include GPS data, from a client device. The system is also configured to receive one or more additional location factors, such as a second location factor and/or a third location factor, from first and/or second wireless beacons, respectively. The wireless beacons may be located within a predefined area, such as a sports book or another casino area, and the system may determine, based upon the one or more location factors, whether the client device is within the predefined area. As a result, the location of the client device may be verified based upon one or more location factors. In addition, in response to verifying the location of the client device, a new wagering account may be established and/or wagering may be initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: James Burns, Junqiao Ai, Stephen Denham, Mike Schear, Adam Goldstein, Brett Larson
  • Patent number: 10326264
    Abstract: Systems and methods for auto-monitoring a trip solenoid and a switching semiconductor in a circuit breaker comprises determining whether the trip solenoid or the switching semiconductor is open-circuited or otherwise non-operational. The trip solenoid has multiple windings therein and the switching semiconductor has multiple semiconductor switches therein. The circuit breaker automatically performs a designated action if one of the multiple windings or one of the semiconductor switches is determined to be open-circuited or otherwise non-operational. In some embodiments, the circuit breaker is a miniature circuit breaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Gass, Jason Potratz, Dennis William Fleege, Chad Mittelstadt, Brett Larson, Paul Reid
  • Patent number: 8760825
    Abstract: A circuit breaker (such as a miniature circuit breaker) that wirelessly communicates state and fault information to a main energy monitoring module. The wireless circuit breaker includes a transceiver and a power supply that harvests energy inductively from the line current conductor without the need for a connection to a neutral conductor. The wireless circuit breaker can be implemented in the same package as existing circuit breakers, eliminating the need to replace the panel when upgrading to a system that employs a main energy monitoring module. The wireless circuit breaker can also include an energy storage device for supplying power to the circuit breaker after it has tripped, allowing the circuit breaker to transmit information after a trip. The main energy monitoring module includes a processor and a gateway for evaluating and transmitting information received from the circuit breaker to other applications, such as webpages and smartphones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Erger, William Broghammer, Brett Larson, Paul A. Reid
  • Publication number: 20130329331
    Abstract: A circuit breaker (such as a miniature circuit breaker) that wirelessly communicates state and fault information to a main energy monitoring module. The wireless circuit breaker includes a transceiver and a power supply that harvests energy inductively from the line current conductor without the need for a connection to a neutral conductor. The wireless circuit breaker can be implemented in the same package as existing circuit breakers, eliminating the need to replace the panel when upgrading to a system that employs a main energy monitoring module. The wireless circuit breaker can also include an energy storage device for supplying power to the circuit breaker after it has tripped, allowing the circuit breaker to transmit information after a trip. The main energy monitoring module includes a processor and a gateway for evaluating and transmitting information received from the circuit breaker to other applications, such as webpages and smartphones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Erger, William Broghammer, Brett Larson, Paul A. Reid
  • Patent number: 8427794
    Abstract: A multi-pole circuit breaker having the same number of sensors and controllers as poles. One pole is monitored by a first sensor and a first controller, which are disposed on a first circuit board. Another pole is monitored by a second sensor and a second controller, which are disposed on a second circuit board that is cable-connected to the first circuit board. A ground-fault sensor monitors the sum of current flowing through the line conductors and a neutral conductor, and the output of the ground-fault sensor is provided to one or both of the controllers. Each controller is operable to detect arc faults on the respective line that it is monitoring, and at least one is operable to detect ground faults. A push-to-test algorithm is executed in relay fashion, with one controller executing the test before passing the result of the test onto the next controller, which in turns executes the test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Dvorak, Brett Larson
  • Patent number: 8258898
    Abstract: A multi-pole circuit breaker comprising a single main housing containing multiple circuit breakers for protecting multiple branch circuits. Each of the circuit breakers comprises a single line terminal for receiving electrical current from a utility line, a plurality of load terminals for supplying electrical current from the single line terminal to a plurality of branch circuits via load lines, and a plurality of neutral terminals for receiving electrical current returned from the branch circuits via neutral lines Line conductors inside the main housing connect the line terminal to the plurality of load terminals. Sensors inside the main housing generate signals representing characteristics of the electrical current flow in the branch circuits, and a signal processor uses the signals generated by the sensors for detecting abnormal conditions in the branch circuits and generating trip signals in response to the detection of an abnormal condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis W. Fleege, Brett Larson
  • Patent number: 8243411
    Abstract: A method for identifying a type of fault condition in a circuit breaker includes monitoring a branch circuit for a fault condition. In response to detecting the fault condition, interrupting current flow through the branch circuit. The type of fault condition is stored in a memory device from which it is retrieved in response to receiving a control signal. The type of fault condition is indicated based on the mechanical position of a circuit breaker handle as a function of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Brett Larson
  • Patent number: 8237419
    Abstract: An AC to DC power supply for small heat sensitive electronic device. The power supply being dynamically controlled to operate symmetrically about the lowest point of the AC source voltage waveform for minimum excess heat production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy D. Schroeder, John K. Mackenzie, Brett Larson
  • Patent number: 8169757
    Abstract: A circuit breaker is disclosed that has a bi-stable display that maintains an indication of a fault condition after power is interrupted to the circuit breaker. The circuit breaker has a microcontroller that receives power derived from a line current that passes through the circuit breaker or the line voltage when the circuit breaker is in an on state. The bi-stable display is electrically coupled to and controlled by the microcontroller. A tripping mechanism trips the circuit breaker in response to detection of a fault condition. The tripping mechanism trips the circuit breaker in response to receiving a trip signal from the microcontroller. The microcontroller is programmed to modify the bi-stable display when sending the trip signal to the electronic switching device. The bi-stable display shows an indication of one of the several fault types that would have caused the circuit breaker to trip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Larson, Gary Scott
  • Publication number: 20110147178
    Abstract: A method for identifying a type of fault condition in a circuit breaker includes monitoring a branch circuit for a fault condition. In response to detecting the fault condition, interrupting current flow through the branch circuit. The type of fault condition is stored in a memory device from which it is retrieved in response to receiving a control signal. The type of fault condition is indicated based on the mechanical position of a circuit breaker handle as a function of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Brett Larson
  • Publication number: 20110115585
    Abstract: A multi-pole circuit breaker comprising a single main housing containing multiple circuit breakers for protecting multiple branch circuits. Each of the circuit breakers comprises a single line terminal for receiving electrical current from a utility line, a plurality of load terminals for supplying electrical current from the single line terminal to a plurality of branch circuits via load lines, and a plurality of neutral terminals for receiving electrical current returned from the branch circuits via neutral lines Line conductors inside the main housing connect the line terminal to the plurality of load terminals. Sensors inside the main housing generate signals representing characteristics of the electrical current flow in the branch circuits, and a signal processor uses the signals generated by the sensors for detecting abnormal conditions in the branch circuits and generating trip signals in response to the detection of an abnormal condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: SQUARE D COMPANY
    Inventors: Dennis W. Fleege, Brett Larson
  • Publication number: 20100321836
    Abstract: A multi-pole circuit breaker having the same number of sensors and controllers as poles. One pole is monitored by a first sensor and a first controller, which are disposed on a first circuit board. Another pole is monitored by a second sensor and a second controller, which are disposed on a second circuit board that is cable-connected to the first circuit board. A ground-fault sensor monitors the sum of current flowing through the line conductors and a neutral conductor, and the output of the ground-fault sensor is provided to one or both of the controllers. Each controller is operable to detect arc faults on the respective line that it is monitoring, and at least one is operable to detect ground faults. A push-to-test algorithm is executed in relay fashion, with one controller executing the test before passing the result of the test onto the next controller, which in turns executes the test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: Square D Company
    Inventors: Robert F. Dvorak, Brett Larson
  • Publication number: 20100220507
    Abstract: An AC to DC power supply for small heat sensitive electronic device. The power supply being dynamically controlled to operate symmetrically about the lowest point of the AC source voltage waveform for minimum excess heat production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: Jeremy D. Schroeder, John K. Mackenzie, Brett Larson
  • Publication number: 20100149711
    Abstract: A circuit breaker is disclosed that has a bi-stable display that maintains an indication of a fault condition after power is interrupted to the circuit breaker. The circuit breaker has a microcontroller that receives power derived from a line current that passes through the circuit breaker or the line voltage when the circuit breaker is in an on state. The bi-stable display is electrically coupled to and controlled by the microcontroller. A tripping mechanism trips the circuit breaker in response to detection of a fault condition. The tripping mechanism trips the circuit breaker in response to receiving a trip signal from the microcontroller. The microcontroller is programmed to modify the bi-stable display when sending the trip signal to the electronic switching device. The bi-stable display shows an indication of one of the several fault types that would have caused the circuit breaker to trip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Square D
    Inventors: Brett Larson, Gary Scott
  • Patent number: 6876311
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a telemetry assembly for a spindle. The telemetry assembly includes a wireless transmitter coupled to the spindle to rotate therewith and a receiving antenna wirelessly coupled to the transmitter. A guiding system having a central aperture and coupled to the wireless transmitter and the receiving antenna guides rotation of the wireless transmitter relative to the receiving antenna. If desired, the telemetry assembly can be used in a telemetry system including a hub adapter mountable to the spindle and a transducer mountable to the hub adapter. Furthermore, an angular positioning device and a wireless power coupling can be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: MTS Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Jodi L. Sommerfeld, Richard A. Meyer, Brett A. Larson, Douglas J. Olson