Patents by Inventor Brian A. Hacker

Brian A. Hacker 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).

  • Patent number: 11944925
    Abstract: Liquid filter arrangements are described and shown. The arrangements generally include a filter member comprising a shell enclosing a filter cartridge. Unique features for interface between the enclosed filter cartridge and the shell are provided. Also provided are unique features for interaction between the cartridge and a filter head, in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Mandt, Brent Gulsvig, John Hacker
  • Publication number: 20070138746
    Abstract: A trading card game (10) includes a first card (212) having only one immovable section (234). The game (10) also includes a second card (314) including a first section (352) and a second section (354). The second section (354) can be slidable relative to the first section (352) so that the second card (314) moves between a first position and a second position. In the first position, a portion of the second section (354) is unexposed to the players. In the second position, the portion of the second section (354) is exposed to the players, and influences the outcome of at least a portion of the game (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Brian Hacker, Wayne Wilcoxen, David Smith
  • Publication number: 20060163815
    Abstract: A trading card game (10) includes a first card (212) having only one immovable section (234). The game (10) also includes a second card (314) including a first section (352) and a second section (354). The second section (354) can be slidable relative to the first section (352) so that the second card (314) moves between a first position and a second position. In the first position, a portion of the second section (354) is unexposed to the players. In the second position, the portion of the second section (354) is exposed to the players, and influences the outcome of at least a portion of the game (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventors: Brian Hacker, Wayne Wilcoxen, David Smith
  • Patent number: 5816352
    Abstract: A battery-powered toy vehicle permitting conversion between rider control and remote radio control is provided. A steering assembly attached to the underside of the toy vehicle is capable of being both remotely controlled by a radio controlled steering actuator, and rider controlled by a steering wheel. A switch effects the mechanism for converting between radio-control and steering wheel control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Inventor: Brian A. Hacker