Patents by Inventor Brian Blades
Brian Blades 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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Patent number: 7421793Abstract: A tilt sensor contains a first electrically conductive element, a second electrically conductive element, an electrically insulative element, and a plurality of electrically conductive weights. The electrically insulative element is connected to the first electrically conductive element and the second electrically conductive element. In addition, the plurality of electrically conductive weights are located within a cavity of the tilt sensor, wherein the cavity is defined by at least one surface of the first electrically conductive element, at least one surface of the electrically insulative element, and at least one surface of the second electrically conductive element.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2006Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: SignalQuest, Inc.Inventors: Whitmore B. Kelley, Jr., Brian Blades
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Patent number: 7326867Abstract: An omni-directional tilt and vibration sensor contains a first electrically conductive element, a second electrically conductive element, and an electrically insulative element. The electrically insulative element is connected to the first electrically conductive element and the second electrically conductive element, where at least a portion of the first electrically conductive element and at least a portion of the second electrically conductive element are located within the electrically insulative element. A plurality of electrically conductive weights are located within a cavity of the sensor, wherein the cavity is defined by at least one surface of the first electrically conductive element, at least one surface of the electrically insulative element, and at least one surface of the second electrically conductive element.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2006Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: SignalQuest, Inc.Inventors: Whitmore B. Kelley, Jr., Brian Blades
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Patent number: 7326866Abstract: A sensor contains a first electrically conductive element, a second electrically conductive element, and an electrically insulative element connected to the first electrically conductive element and the second electrically conductive element. The sensor also contains a plurality of electrically conductive weights located within a cavity of the sensor, wherein the cavity is defined by at least one surface of the first electrically conductive element, at least one surface of the electrically insulative element, and at least one surface of the second electrically conductive element.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2006Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: SignalQuest, Inc.Inventors: Whitmore B. Kelley, Jr., Brian Blades
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Publication number: 20070169360Abstract: A tilt sensor contains a first electrically conductive element, a second electrically conductive element, an electrically insulative element, and a plurality of electrically conductive weights. The electrically insulative element is connected to the first electrically conductive element and the second electrically conductive element. In addition, the plurality of electrically conductive weights are located within a cavity of the tilt sensor, wherein the cavity is defined by at least one surface of the first electrically conductive element, at least one surface of the electrically insulative element, and at least one surface of the second electrically conductive element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Inventors: Whitmore Kelley, Brian Blades
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Publication number: 20060157332Abstract: An omni-directional tilt and vibration sensor contains a first electrically conductive element, a second electrically conductive element, and an electrically insulative element. The electrically insulative element is connected to the first electrically conductive element and the second electrically conductive element, where at least a portion of the first electrically conductive element and at least a portion of the second electrically conductive element are located within the electrically insulative element. A plurality of electrically conductive weights are located within a cavity of the sensor, wherein the cavity is defined by at least one surface of the first electrically conductive element, at least one surface of the electrically insulative element, and at least one surface of the second electrically conductive element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2006Publication date: July 20, 2006Inventors: Whitmore Kelley, Brian Blades
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Publication number: 20060157331Abstract: An omnidirectional tilt and vibration sensor contains a first electrically conductive element, a second electrically conductive element, an electrically insulative element, and a pair of electrically conductive weights. The first electrically conductive element has a first diameter on a proximate portion of the first electrically conductive element and a second diameter on a distal portion of the first electrically conductive element, where the second diameter is smaller than the first diameter. The second electrically conductive element has a first diameter on a proximate portion of the second electrically conductive element and a second diameter on a distal portion of the second electrically conductive element, where the second diameter is smaller than the first diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2006Publication date: July 20, 2006Inventors: Whitmore Kelley, Brian Blades
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Publication number: 20060157330Abstract: An omnidirectional tilt and vibration sensor contains a first electrically conductive element, a second electrically conductive element, an electrically insulative element, and multiple electrically conductive weights. The first electrically conductive element has a first diameter on a proximate portion of the first electrically conductive element and a second diameter on a distal portion of the first electrically conductive element, where the second diameter is smaller than the first diameter. The second electrically conductive element is similar to the first. In addition, the electrically insulative element is connected to the first electrically conductive element and the second electrically conductive element. The electrically conductive weights are located within a cavity of the sensor, wherein the cavity is defined by surface of the first electrically conductive element, the electrically insulative element, and the second electrically conductive element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2005Publication date: July 20, 2006Inventors: Whitmore Kelley, Brian Blades
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Patent number: 7067748Abstract: An omnidirectional tilt and vibration sensor contains a first electrically conductive element, a second electrically conductive element, an electrically insulative element, and multiple electrically conductive weights. The first electrically conductive element has a first diameter on a proximate portion of the first electrically conductive element and a second diameter on a distal portion of the first electrically conductive element, where the second diameter is smaller than the first diameter. The second electrically conductive element is similar to the first. In addition, the electrically insulative element is connected to the first electrically conductive element and the second electrically conductive element. The electrically conductive weights are located within a cavity of the sensor, wherein the cavity is defined by surface of the first electrically conductive element, the electrically insulative element, and the second electrically conductive element.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2005Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: SignalQuest, Inc.Inventors: Whitmore B. Kelley, Jr., Brian Blades
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Publication number: 20010051086Abstract: An automated feed mechanism (2) for retrieving a desired wafer assembly (20). The automated feed mechanism (2) has an elevator assembly (12) for storing a plurality of wafer assemblies (20) and the elevator assembly (12) is driven to facilitate retrieval of the desired wafer assembly (20). A pick and place assembly (16) retrieves electronic components (22), from a retrieved wafer assembly (20), and transports each retrieved electronic component (22) to a shuttle assembly (18). The shuttle assembly (18) comprises first and second shuttle platforms (34, 36), with one of the shuttle platforms (34 or 36) located adjacent the pick and place assembly (16) for loading electronic components (22) thereon, and the second shuttle platform (36 or 34) located at a dispensing position (D) for retrieval of the previously loaded electronic components (22) by an automated assembly machine (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2001Publication date: December 13, 2001Inventors: Brian Blades, Rodney P. Jackson, James L. Dowling, Lawrence F. Roberts
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Patent number: 6283703Abstract: A conveying apparatus for sequentially feeding a plurality of stacked carrier members to an assembly area. The conveying apparatus comprises a first bin for storing a desired quantity of stackable carrier members and the first bin has an outlet for sequentially discharging a carrier member therefrom. A feed mechanism communicating with the outlet of the first bin, and the feed mechanism facilitating individual feeding of the carrier members, in a sequential manner, from said first bin toward the assembly area. A conveyor mechanism, communicating with the outlet of the first bin, for receiving one carrier member, fed by the feed mechanism, and for conveying the carrier member to the assembly area where a plurality of components can be either retrieved from the carrier member to manufacture a desired product or loaded on the carrier member for later manufacture of a desired product.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1999Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: Laurier IncorporatedInventors: James L. Dowling, Brian Blades