Patents by Inventor Brian A. Hodges
Brian A. Hodges 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: 20240125377Abstract: A differential for a vehicle includes a final drive gear with a final drive gear spline, a differential carrier with a differential carrier spline, and an axially slidable clutch. The axially slidable clutch includes a first clutch spline drivingly engaged with a one of the final drive gear spline or the differential carrier spline and a second clutch spline for selectively drivingly engaging with the other one of the final drive gear spline or the differential carrier spline. In an example embodiment, the differential also includes a pair of side gears, each including an inner spline for drivingly engaging a respective axle shaft, a pair of radially offset spider gears, each drivingly engaged with both of the side gears, and a shaft extending through the pair of radially offset spider gears into the differential carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Brian Lee, Michael Hodge
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Publication number: 20240111697Abstract: Techniques for building automated workflow sequences associated with a document review platform are provided. A method includes accessing trigger event data from a trigger event database and action data from an action database; presenting a user interface to create a workflow; adding a function block to the workflow by: detecting a selection of an add function block option; presenting a function block including at least one of (i) a user-selectable option to select a trigger event from a list of trigger events populated based on the trigger event data or (ii) a user-selectable option to select an action from a list of actions populated based on the action data; and presenting the function block including at least one of a selected trigger event or a selected action; detecting that the workflow is ready for deployment; translating the workflow into a logic-based representation of the workflow; and deploying the logic-based representation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Kyle Disterheft, Pablo Bernal Alcazar, Alexander Hodges, Brian Wittenberg, Daniel Miller, Jakub Jezusek, Orin Xie, Vladimir Kolmakov
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Publication number: 20230202858Abstract: A method of producing aluminum chlorohydrate comprises adding small form aluminum metal pellets to a reactant receiving space of a reactor tank to form a pellet bed; adding aqueous hydrochloric acid to the reactant receiving space of the reactor tank; and continuously circulating the aqueous hydrochloric acid through the pellet bed. In some embodiments, the continuously circulating aqueous hydrochloric acid dispels reaction gases from the pellet bed. Methods described herein can, in some cases, further comprise consecutively adding additional small form aluminum metal pellets to the reactant receiving space of the reactor tank as the small form aluminum metal pellets are consumed in the pellet bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicants: C-KOE Mentals, L.P., Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Chase McTaggart, Brian Hodges, Charles Koetting, Frederick M. MacDonnell, Brian Dennis, Mark Hulsizer
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Patent number: 11583817Abstract: A method of producing aluminum chlorohydrate comprises adding small form aluminum metal pellets to a reactant receiving space of a reactor tank to form a pellet bed; adding aqueous hydrochloric acid to the reactant receiving space of the reactor tank; and continuously circulating the aqueous hydrochloric acid through the pellet bed. In some embodiments, the continuously circulating aqueous hydrochloric acid dispels reaction gases from the pellet bed. Methods described herein can, in some cases, further comprise consecutively adding additional small form aluminum metal pellets to the reactant receiving space of the reactor tank as the small form aluminum metal pellets are consumed in the pellet bed.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignees: C-Koe Metals, L.P., The Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Chase McTaggart, Brian Hodges, Charles Koetting, Frederick M. MacDonnell, Brian Dennis, Mark Hulsizer
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Patent number: 11486682Abstract: An integrated propulsion and warhead system for an artillery round includes a propulsion, such as a solid rocket motor and/or an air-breathing jet engine, and an annular explosive concentrically arranged around at least a portion of the propulsion system. The integrated propulsion and warhead system is included in a propulsion section of the artillery round so that space in an adjacent guidance section is increased and the space allocation for the propulsion system and annular explosive is optimized.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Jaylan Jones, Donald Messitt, Brian Hodge, Gabe Harris
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Publication number: 20220128341Abstract: An integrated propulsion and warhead system for an artillery round includes a propulsion, such as a solid rocket motor and/or an air-breathing jet engine, and an annular explosive concentrically arranged around at least a portion of the propulsion system. The integrated propulsion and warhead system is included in a propulsion section of the artillery round so that space in an adjacent guidance section is increased and the space allocation for the propulsion system and annular explosive is optimized.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2020Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Jaylan Jones, Donald Messitt, Brian Hodge, Gabe Harris
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Publication number: 20200398242Abstract: A method of producing aluminum chlorohydrate comprises adding small form aluminum metal pellets to a reactant receiving space of a reactor tank to form a pellet bed; adding aqueous hydrochloric acid to the reactant receiving space of the reactor tank; and continuously circulating the aqueous hydrochloric acid through the pellet bed. In some embodiments, the continuously circulating aqueous hydrochloric acid dispels reaction gases from the pellet bed. Methods described herein can, in some cases, further comprise consecutively adding additional small form aluminum metal pellets to the reactant receiving space of the reactor tank as the small form aluminum metal pellets are consumed in the pellet bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicants: C-KOE Metals, L.P., Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Mark Hulsizer, Chase McTaggart, Brian Hodges, Charles KOETTING, Frederick M. MacDONNELL, Brian DENNIS
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Patent number: 10605897Abstract: Systems and methods for improving vehicle RADAR or other sensor performance by application of error statistics. In some implementations, statistical correction of vehicle tracking errors are achieved by generating a first data set representative of a historical map of a host vehicle trajectory, a second data set representative of one or more adjacent lanes to a current lane of the host vehicle, and a third data set comprising estimated error correction values of an estimated bearing angle while the moving target vehicle is beyond a threshold distance by comparing the estimated bearing angle of the moving target vehicle relative to the host vehicle with an observed bearing angle of the moving target vehicle relative to the host vehicle. A set of estimated lane assignments may be generated after the moving target vehicle has passed the threshold distance from the host vehicle, after which a lane assignment may be confirmed.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Veoneer US, Inc.Inventor: Brian Hodges
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Publication number: 20190277946Abstract: Systems and methods for improving vehicle RADAR or other sensor performance by application of error statistics. In some implementations, statistical correction of vehicle tracking errors may be achieved by generating a first data set representative of a historical map of a host vehicle trajectory, a second data set representative of one or more adjacent lanes to a current lane of the host vehicle, and a third data set comprising estimated error correction values of an estimated bearing angle while the moving target vehicle is beyond a threshold distance by comparing the estimated bearing angle of the moving target vehicle relative to the host vehicle with an observed bearing angle of the moving target vehicle relative to the host vehicle. A set of estimated lane assignments may be generated after the moving target vehicle has passed the threshold distance from the host vehicle, after which a lane assignment may be confirmed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventor: Brian Hodges
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Patent number: 10220303Abstract: A method including displaying a multi-part visual cue that instructs a player to perform a gesture at a specified time, the multi-part visual cue including a first part indicating the gesture that is to be performed at the specified time, and a second part providing an indication of i) the specified time, and ii) a preparation period before the specified time, wherein the distance between the first and the second parts is variable over time, receiving, from a video camera, position information associated with positions of the player over time, determining a first displacement of the player using the position information, determining whether the first displacement of the player matches a first target displacement criterion associated with the multi-part visual cue, when the first displacement matches the first target displacement criterion within a timing window of the specified time, altering a gameplay characteristic of the video game.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2014Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel A. Schmidt, Matthew C. Boch, Jason Deling Booth, Brian Hodges Gibson, James Gerard Toepel, Michael Mandel, Jonathan Mintz, Mark Sullivan
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Patent number: 9984837Abstract: A kit incorporating a multi-configurable push-button subassembly for installing an emergency stop/deactivate alarm station which can be configured to operate in any of a momentary (depress and immediate reverse bias return) resetting of a previously inwardly depressed push-button, a latching turn-to-reset for the push button, or a latching key-to-reset for (outwardly) resetting the push button following initial depressing of the same in response to a determined alarm condition. The push button subassembly is integrated into an overall alarm station assembly including a gang box body and attachable backing plate, within which existing switch and wiring components are integrated. A cover attaches over the assembly and both exposes and shields the push button from inadvertent depressed triggering in particular from a side location.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Safety Technology International, Inc.Inventors: John Ockert, Brian Hodges
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Publication number: 20180033572Abstract: A kit incorporating a multi-configurable push-button subassembly for installing an emergency stop/deactivate alarm station which can be configured to operate in any of a momentary (depress and immediate reverse bias return) resetting of a previously inwardly depressed push-button, a latching turn-to-reset for the push button, or a latching key-to-reset for (outwardly) resetting the push button following initial depressing of the same in response to a determined alarm condition. The push button subassembly is integrated into an overall alarm station assembly including a gang box body and attachable backing plate, within which existing switch and wiring components are integrated. A cover attaches over the assembly and both exposes and shields the push button from inadvertent depressed triggering in particular from a side location.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2016Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: John Ockert, Brian Hodges
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Publication number: 20140134302Abstract: A package has inner and outer layers of formed web material. The outer layer has a bottom wall portion, and has a side wall portion projecting upward from the bottom wall portion. A flange portion of the outer layer projects outward from an upper end of the side wall portion. The inner layer has bottom and side wall portions defining a cavity for containing a product. The inner layer further has a flange portion that is sealed to the flange portion of the outer layer fully around the upper end of the cavity. The bottom and side wall portions of the inner layer are nested within the bottom and side wall portions of the outer layer, and are unattached to the bottom and side wall portions of the outer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: WINPAK LTD.Inventor: Brian Hodge
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Patent number: 8579919Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2004Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Publication number: 20120078679Abstract: A facility is described for enabling workflow applications. The facility receives a request to identify an optimized resource list that identifies resources capable of performing a workflow process task. The workflow process task can be associated with a document type relating to a document associated with a workflow envelope. The workflow envelope can store multiple documents of at different document types. The facility includes a workflow engine and a simulation engine. The workflow engine performs workflow process tasks based on the tasks identified in the workflow envelope. The simulation engine can employ modeling and historical data from a workflow metrics data source to generate the optimized resource list and identify identifying resources matching the workflow process tasks identified in the workflow envelope. The simulation engine can be used to model the workflow process to adapt, modify or otherwise control the workflow.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Brian Hodges, Colin Kinahan, Simon Orrell, Thomas Denny, Rick R. Roth, Christian Stephens, Thomas Brooks, Scott I. Tattrie, Marvin K. Lum, Kirk Slone, Eric Jobin, Daren Yong
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Patent number: 8090611Abstract: A facility is described for enabling workflow applications. The facility receives a request to identify an optimized resource list that identifies resources capable of performing a workflow process task. The workflow process task can be associated with a document type relating to a document associated with a workflow envelope. The workflow envelope can store multiple documents of at different document types. The facility includes a workflow engine and a simulation engine. The workflow engine performs workflow process tasks based on the tasks identified in the workflow envelope. The simulation engine can employ modeling and historical data from a workflow metrics data source to generate the optimized resource list and identify identifying resources matching the workflow process tasks identified in the workflow envelope.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Open Text S.A.Inventors: Brian Hodges, Colin Kinahan, Simon Orrell, Thomas W. Denny, Rick R. Roth, Christian Stephens, Thomas Brooks, Scott Ian Tattrie, Marvin Keith Lum, Kirk Slone, Eric Jobin, Daren Yong
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Publication number: 20110137702Abstract: A facility is described for enabling workflow applications. The facility receives a request to identify an optimized resource list that identifies resources capable of performing a workflow process task. The workflow process task can be associated with a document type relating to a document associated with a workflow envelope. The workflow envelope can store multiple documents of at different document types. The facility includes a workflow engine and a simulation engine. The workflow engine performs workflow process tasks based on the tasks identified in the workflow envelope. The simulation engine can employ modeling and historical data from a workflow metrics data source to generate the optimized resource list and identify identifying resources matching the workflow process tasks identified in the workflow envelope.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Brian Hodges, Colin Kinahan, Simon Orrell, Thomas Denny, Rick R. Roth, Christian Stephens, Thomas Brooks, Scott I. Tattrie, Marvin K. Lum, Kirk Slone, Eric Jobin, Daren Yong
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Publication number: 20080097523Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas Kramer, Brian Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Publication number: 20070250335Abstract: A facility is described for enabling workflow applications. The facility receives a request to identify an optimized resource list that identifies resources capable of performing a workflow process task. The workflow process task can be associated with a document type relating to a document associated with a workflow envelope. The workflow envelope can store multiple documents of at different document types. The facility includes a workflow engine and a simulation engine. The workflow engine performs workflow process tasks based on the tasks identified in the workflow envelope. The simulation engine can employ modeling and historical data from a workflow metrics data source to generate the optimized resource list and identify identifying resources matching the workflow process tasks identified in the workflow envelope.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2007Publication date: October 25, 2007Inventors: Brian Hodges, Colin Kinahan, Simon Orrell, Thomas Denny, Rick Roth, Christian Stephens, Thomas Brooks, Scott Tattrie, Marvin Lum, Kirk Slone, Eric Jobin, Daren Yong
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Patent number: 6884248Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2002Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Sherwood Services AGInventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford