Patents by Inventor Brian A. Albert
Brian A. Albert 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: 20170071743Abstract: A super-elastic implant system and method can include: a rigid mandrel; and an implant including a main body in the shape of a tube, the main body formed of a shape set material configured to have: a stress induced martensitic phase in a deformed shape having a straight end, the deformed shape based on the main body being constrained on the mandrel, and an austenitic phase having a non-linear curve, the non-linear curve in the location of the straight end, and the austenitic phase based on the main body being removed from the mandrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventor: Brian Albert Hauck
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Patent number: 9592132Abstract: A spinal fusion system method and apparatus can include: providing segments including a first segment and a second segment; and coupling the first segment to the second segment with a flexible member, the flexible member configured to have a deformable state based upon a temperature of the flexible member being below a transition temperature range or based upon a stress being applied to the flexible member, and the flexible member configured to enter a shape-set state from the deformable state based on the temperature of the flexible member rising above the transition temperature range, or based upon the stress being removed from the flexible member and the temperature of the flexible member being above the transition temperature range.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2015Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Shape Memory OrthopedicsInventors: Brian Albert Hauck, Robert Trigg McClellan
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Publication number: 20170020536Abstract: A power tool includes an output member, a drive mechanism operable to perform work on the output member in one of a first mode or a second mode, and an actuator for activating the drive mechanism in the first mode or the second mode based upon an amount of time the actuator is depressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Henry Thomas Johnson, Brian Albert Williams, Isiah Daniel Smith, Christopher Pedicini
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Patent number: 9532881Abstract: Apparatus and method used to reduce the movement between vertebrae or fractured bones. The implantable device can be deformed from its shape-set configuration for ease of deployment and return to a pre-set shape upon completion of deployment. The apparatus can serve to stabilize fractured bones or as a distraction device and support structure between vertebrae. Device may be made of a material with shape memory and superelastic properties which facilitate the method of implantation. The pre-set shape of the device may include dimensions/geometries which are similar to the natural curvature of the human spine or bone without the use of hinging or connection between multiple pieces. Once deployed, the device can serve to constrain the flow of bone growth material between the inside and outside of the device.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Inventor: Brian Albert Hauck
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Patent number: 9522087Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tampon includes transporting a web of material in a machine direction. The web of material has a base web and an absorbent web. The absorbent web has a free end and a bonded end wherein the bonded end is bonded to the base web. The free end of the absorbent web is moved in spaced relationship with the base web. The base web is bonded to a substrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Charles Robert Tomsovic, Nicholas Scott Wolter, Wayne Beyer, Ronald A. Hilt, Joshua Fiedorowicz, Brian Alberts, Martin Gottvald, Steven Craig Gehling
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Publication number: 20160226307Abstract: A system permits wirelessly controlling the duty cycle of alternating current at a wall electrical outlet (152) remote from a wall electrical outlet (144) which is controlled by a wall switch (142).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Applicant: e5 Global Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Darren Fritsch, Brian Albert Wittman, James Edward McIntyre, Austin Kirchhoff, James J. Hartmann, Jeff Seese
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Publication number: 20160199195Abstract: A spinal fusion system method and apparatus can include: providing segments including a first segment and a second segment; and coupling the first segment to the second segment with a flexible member, the flexible member configured to have a deformable state based upon a temperature of the flexible member being below a transition temperature range or based upon a stress being applied to the flexible member, and the flexible member configured to enter a shape-set state from the deformable state based on the temperature of the flexible member rising above the transition temperature range, or based upon the stress being removed from the flexible member and the temperature of the flexible member being above the transition temperature range.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: Shape Memory OrthopedicsInventors: Brian Albert Hauck, Robert Trigg McClellan
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Publication number: 20160175162Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tampon includes the steps of at least partially overlaying a web of base material with a web of absorbent material. The web of absorbent material is secured to the web of base material with a first securement. At least one of the web of base material and the web of absorbent material is folded after the first securement. The web of absorbent material is further secured to the web of base material with a second securement that is a stronger securement than the first securement. The web of absorbent material and the web of base material together define a web of cover material. The web of cover material is applied to an absorbent structure. The web of cover material and the absorbent structure is manipulated such that the web of cover material extends about a circumference of the absorbent structure to form a tampon.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2016Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Nicholas Scott Wolter, Charles Robert Tomsovic, Wayne D. Beyer, Ronald A. Hilt, Joshua Fiedorowicz, Brian Alberts, Martin Gottvald, Steven Craig Gehling
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Patent number: 9356472Abstract: A system permits wirelessly controlling the duty cycle of alternating current at a wall electrical outlet (152) remote from a wall electrical outlet (144) which is controlled by a wall switch (142).Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2015Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: e5 Global Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Darren Fritsch, Brian Albert Wittman, James Edward McIntyre, Austin Kirchhoff, James J. Hartmann, Jeff Seese
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Patent number: 9308134Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tampon comprises the steps of at least partially overlaying a web of base material with a web of absorbent material. The web of absorbent material is secured to the web of base material with a first securement. At least one of the web of base material and the web of absorbent material is folded after the first securement. The web of absorbent material is further secured to the web of base material with a second securement that is a stronger securement than the first securement. The web of absorbent material and the web of base material together define a web of cover material. The web of cover material is applied to an absorbent structure. The web of cover material and the absorbent structure is manipulated such that the web of cover material extends about a circumference of the absorbent structure to form a tampon.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Nicholas Scott Wolter, Charles Robert Tomsovic, Wayne D. Beyer, Ronald A. Hilt, Joshua Fiedorowicz, Brian Alberts, Martin Gottvald, Steven Craig Gehling
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Publication number: 20160065004Abstract: A system permits wirelessly controlling the duty cycle of alternating current at a wall electrical outlet (152) remote from a wall electrical outlet (144) which is controlled by a wall switch (142).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Applicant: e5 Global Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Darren Fritsch, Brian Albert Wittman, James Edward McIntyre, Austin Kirchhoff, James J. Hartman, Jeff Seese
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Patent number: 9211217Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tampon generally comprises forming a softwind including a core and a cover overlying and at least in part covering the core. The cover carries an absorbent web having a free end and a bonded end wherein the free end is capable of moving relative to the cover. The softwind is passed through a transfer assist device to facilitate the transferring of the free end of the absorbent web without the absorbent web becoming misaligned relative to the cover.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Charles Robert Tomsovic, Nicholas Scott Wolter, Wayne Beyer, Ronald A. Hilt, Joshua Fiedorowicz, Brian Alberts, Martin Gottvald, Steven Craig Gehling
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Publication number: 20150142346Abstract: Early power failure (EPF) detection circuit applies a rectified, unfiltered periodic waveform, at the frequency of the mains supply voltage to a threshold detector. During each cycle of the periodic waveform, the threshold detector produces a pulse voltage having a leading edge when the periodic waveform begins to exceed a threshold level associated with the threshold detector and a trailing edge when the periodic waveform ceases to exceed the threshold voltage. A microprocessor measures the length of the interval between the leading and trailing edges for indirectly measuring the magnitude (for example, RMS or peak) of the mains supply voltage. When the indirectly measured magnitude decreases below a minimum permissible, second threshold magnitude, a controlled power shutdown of the apparatus is initiated, such as by, for example, programs interrupt routine in the microprocessor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Thomson LicensingInventors: William John Testin, Brian Albert Wittman
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Publication number: 20150119602Abstract: High-purity dibasic acid compositions are generally disclosed. In some embodiments, the dibasic acid compositions are solutions or suspensions. In some other embodiments, the compositions are solid-state compositions. In some such embodiments, the solid-state compositions include a dibasic acid as a crystalline solid and further include a low quantity of certain impurities, such as monobasic acids, various esters, and the like. Methods and systems for making such high-purity dibasic acid compositions are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Alpeshkumar K. Patel, Brian Pease, Bradon J. Dreyer, Brian Albert, Colin Huie, Yenamandra Viswanath, Purvi Kapasi, Chander Balakrishnan, Steven A. Cohen, Thomas E. Snead, Demond L. Gildon
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Patent number: 8845837Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tampon includes transporting a web of material in a machine direction. The web of material has a base web and an absorbent web. The absorbent web has a free end and a bonded end wherein the bonded end is bonded to the base web. At least the free end of the absorbent web of the web to is controlled to inhibit movement of the absorbent web relative to the base web. The web of material is cut into discrete web segments while controlling at least the free end of the absorbent web. The discrete web segments is bonded to a substrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Charles Robert Tomsovic, Nick Wolter, Wayne Beyer, Ronald A. Hilt, Joshua Fiedorowicz, Brian Alberts, Martin Gottvald, Steve Gehling
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Publication number: 20140246109Abstract: The invention relates to a protective sheath comprising an assembly of at least one electrically non-conductive thread, referred to as a core thread, which contributes to the final shape given to the sheath, and electrically conductive threads, as well as at least one protective film combined with all or part of one of the surfaces of the sheath, and characterized in that the protective film is combined by welding. Such assembly of the film by welding and not sewing ensures that the sheath is not damaged during its manufacturing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: AERAZURInventors: Patrick Walton, Brian Albert Wells
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Publication number: 20140143063Abstract: A method of presenting a seller's goods or services to a consumer is provided. The method includes engaging the consumer in conversation with a representative of the seller while the consumer is accessing a webpage of the seller on an Internet browser of a consumer computing device. The method further includes directing the Internet browser to a presentation at a time selected by the representative using a representative computing device, wherein the presentation is configured to provide the consumer with information about at least one of goods and services of the seller.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: May 22, 2014Inventors: Brian Albert Marino, Thomas Ryan Koby
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Publication number: 20140115845Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tampon includes transporting a web of material in a machine direction. The web of material has a base web and an absorbent web. The absorbent web has a free end and a bonded end wherein the bonded end is bonded to the base web. At least the free end of the absorbent web of the web to is controlled to inhibit movement of the absorbent web relative to the base web. The web of material is cut into discrete web segments while controlling at least the free end of the absorbent web. The discrete web segments is bonded to a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Charles Robert Tomsovic, Nick Wolter, Wayne Beyer, Ronald A. Hilt, Joshua Fiedorowicz, Brian Alberts, Martin Gottvald, Steve Gehling
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Publication number: 20140115847Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tampon generally comprises forming a softwind including a core and a cover overlying and at least in part covering the core. The cover carries an absorbent web having a free end and a bonded end wherein the free end is capable of moving relative to the cover. The softwind is passed through a transfer assist device to facilitate the transferring of the free end of the absorbent web without the absorbent web becoming misaligned relative to the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Charles Robert Tomsovic, Nick Wolter, Wayne Beyer, Ronald A. Hilt, Joshua Fiedorowicz, Brian Alberts, Martin Gottvald, Steve Gehling
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Publication number: 20140115846Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tampon includes transporting a web of material in a machine direction. The web of material has a base web and an absorbent web. The absorbent web has a free end and a bonded end wherein the bonded end is bonded to the base web. The free end of the absorbent web is moved in spaced relationship with the base web. The base web is bonded to a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Charles Robert Tomsovic, Nick Wolter, Wayne Beyer, Ronald A. Hilt, Joshua Fiedorowicz, Brian Alberts, Martin Gottvald, Steve Gehling