Patents by Inventor Brian Boyd
Brian Boyd 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: 20240133317Abstract: A sensor includes a mount arranged along a sensor axis, an airfoil body fixed to the mount and having a first face and second face extending along the sensor axis, a heater element, and a temperature probe. The heater element and the temperature probe are positioned within the airfoil body and extend axially along the airfoil body. The airfoil body defines within its interior a pressure channel having an inlet segment extending between the heater element and the first face of the airfoil body to prevent ice formation and/or melt ice entrained within air traversing the pressure channel. Gas turbine engines, methods of removing ice or preventing ice formation, and methods of making sensors are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Andrew Holl, Scott Wigen, Robert Edward Sable, Scott D. Isebrand, Brian Boyd
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Publication number: 20240099820Abstract: A handle of an oral irrigator is provided. The handle may include a handle housing with a first segment and a second segment configured to couple together and define a cavity there between, a first set of interior walls extending from the first segment, and a second set of interior walls extending from the second segment. A wall of the first set of interior walls and a wall of the second set of interior walls may limit movement of an oral irrigator component at least partially disposed in the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Brian BOYD, Brian R. WILLIAMS, Kurt M. TAYLOR
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Patent number: 11879345Abstract: A sensor includes a mount arranged along a sensor axis, an airfoil body fixed to the mount and having a first face and second face extending along the sensor axis, a heater element, and a temperature probe. The heater element and the temperature probe are positioned within the airfoil body and extend axially along the airfoil body. The airfoil body defines within its interior a pressure channel having an inlet segment extending between the heater element and the first face of the airfoil body to prevent ice formation and/or melt ice entrained within air traversing the pressure channel. Gas turbine engines, methods of removing ice or preventing ice formation, and methods of making sensors are also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: ROSEMOUNT AEROSPACE INC.Inventors: Andrew Holl, Scott Wigen, Robert Edward Sable, Scott D. Isebrand, Brian Boyd
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Patent number: 11872097Abstract: A dental water jet is provided. The dental water jet may include a base unit, a reservoir supported by the base unit, a handle supported by the base unit, and a container covering an opening of the reservoir. The container may include a base supported by the reservoir and a lid movable relative to the base. The container may be configured to store one or more tips for use with the handle.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: WATER PIK, INC.Inventors: Brian Boyd, Brian R. Williams, Kurt M. Taylor
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Patent number: 11773745Abstract: A sensor includes an airfoil body, a heater element, and a temperature probe. The airfoil body defines a sensor axis and having a leading edge, a trailing edge, and an ice accretion feature. The heater element extends axially through the airfoil body between the leading edge and the trailing edge of the airfoil body. The temperature probe extends axially through the airfoil body between the heater element and the trailing edge of the airfoil body. The heater element is axially overlapped by the ice accretion feature to accrete ice chordwise forward of a tip surface aperture. Gas turbine engines, methods of making sensors, and methods of accreting ice on sensors are also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: ROSEMOUNT AEROSPACE INC.Inventors: Andrew Holl, Scott Wigen, Scott D. Isebrand, Robert Edward Sable, Brian Boyd
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Patent number: 11655726Abstract: A sensor includes an airfoil body, a heater element, and a temperature probe. The airfoil body defines a sensor axis, an insulating cavity, and extends between a leading edge and a trailing edge of the airfoil body. The heater element extends axially within the airfoil body and is positioned between the leading edge and the trailing edge of the airfoil body. The temperature probe extends axially within the airfoil body, is positioned between the heater element and the trailing edge of the airfoil body, and is separated from the heater element by the insulating cavity to limit thermal communication between the temperature probe and the heater element. Gas turbine engines, methods of making sensors, and methods of thermally separating temperature probes and heater elements in sensors are also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: ROSEMOUNT AEROSPACE INC.Inventors: Andrew Holl, Scott Wigen, Robert Edward Sable, Scott D. Isebrand, Brian Boyd
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Publication number: 20220361993Abstract: A dental water jet is provided. The dental water jet may include a base unit, a reservoir supported by the base unit, a handle supported by the base unit, and a container covering an opening of the reservoir. The container may include a base supported by the reservoir and a lid movable relative to the base. The container may be configured to store one or more tips for use with the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Brian BOYD, Brian R. WILLIAMS, Kurt M. TAYLOR
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Patent number: 11432916Abstract: An oral irrigator is provided. The oral irrigator may include a base unit defining a recess, a reservoir supported by the base unit, a handle support attached to the base unit above the recess, an oral irrigator handle supported by the handle support, and a tube attached to the handle and in fluid communication with the reservoir and the handle such that fluid from the reservoir flows through the tube into the handle. The tube may include a coiled portion that is received in the recess defined by the base unit when the handle is supported by the handle support.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: WATER PIK, INC.Inventors: Brian Boyd, Brian R. Williams, Kurt M. Taylor
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Publication number: 20220061970Abstract: An oral irrigator is provided. The oral irrigator may include a base unit defining a recess, a reservoir supported by the base unit, a handle support attached to the base unit above the recess, an oral irrigator handle supported by the handle support, and a tube attached to the handle and in fluid communication with the reservoir and the handle such that fluid from the reservoir flows through the tube into the handle. The tube may include a coiled portion that is received in the recess defined by the base unit when the handle is supported by the handle support.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Brian BOYD, Brian R. WILLIAMS, Kurt M. TAYLOR
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Patent number: 11197745Abstract: A removable fluid connection fitting for an oral irrigator is provided. The oral irrigator may include a base unit including an opening formed therein, an oral irrigator handle including a handle inlet, a fitting removably coupled to the base unit and seated within the opening formed in the base unit, and a tube in fluid communication with the fitting and the handle inlet. The fitting may include a fitting inlet and a fitting outlet, the fitting inlet being in fluid communication with the base unit. The tube may be in fluid communication with the fluid outlet. Fluid from the base unit may flow through the fitting inlet, to the fitting outlet, into the tube, and into the handle inlet.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2018Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: WATER PIK, INC.Inventors: Brian Boyd, Brian R. Williams, Kurt M. Taylor
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Publication number: 20210270146Abstract: A sensor includes an airfoil body, a heater element, and a temperature probe. The airfoil body defines a sensor axis and having a leading edge, a trailing edge, and an ice accretion feature. The heater element extends axially through the airfoil body between the leading edge and the trailing edge of the airfoil body. The temperature probe extends axially through the airfoil body between the heater element and the trailing edge of the airfoil body. The heater element is axially overlapped by the ice accretion feature to accrete ice chordwise forward of a tip surface aperture. Gas turbine engines, methods of making sensors, and methods of accreting ice on sensors are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Andrew Holl, Scott Wigen, Scott D. Isebrand, Robert Edward Sable, Brian Boyd
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Publication number: 20210270149Abstract: A sensor includes a mount arranged along a sensor axis, an airfoil body fixed to the mount and having a first face and second face extending along the sensor axis, a heater element, and a temperature probe. The heater element and the temperature probe are positioned within the airfoil body and extend axially along the airfoil body. The airfoil body defines within its interior a pressure channel having an inlet segment extending between the heater element and the first face of the airfoil body to prevent ice formation and/or melt ice entrained within air traversing the pressure channel. Gas turbine engines, methods of removing ice or preventing ice formation, and methods of making sensors are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Andrew Holl, Scott Wigen, Robert Edward Sable, Scott D. Isebrand, Brian Boyd
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Publication number: 20210270144Abstract: A sensor includes an airfoil body, a heater element, and a temperature probe. The airfoil body defines a sensor axis, an insulating cavity, and extends between a leading edge and a trailing edge of the airfoil body. The heater element extends axially within the airfoil body and is positioned between the leading edge and the trailing edge of the airfoil body. The temperature probe extends axially within the airfoil body, is positioned between the heater element and the trailing edge of the airfoil body, and is separated from the heater element by the insulating cavity to limit thermal communication between the temperature probe and the heater element. Gas turbine engines, methods of making sensors, and methods of thermally separating temperature probes and heater elements in sensors are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Andrew Holl, Scott Wigen, Robert Edward Sable, Scott D. Isebrand, Brian Boyd
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Publication number: 20180296307Abstract: A removable fluid connection fitting for an oral irrigator is provided. The oral irrigator may include a base unit including an opening formed therein, an oral irrigator handle including a handle inlet, a fitting removably coupled to the base unit and seated within the opening formed in the base unit, and a tube in fluid communication with the fitting and the handle inlet. The fitting may include a fitting inlet and a fitting outlet, the fitting inlet being in fluid communication with the base unit. The tube may be in fluid communication with the fluid outlet. Fluid from the base unit may flow through the fitting inlet, to the fitting outlet, into the tube, and into the handle inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Brian BOYD, Brian R. WILLIAMS, Kurt M. TAYLOR
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Patent number: 10010389Abstract: An apparatus for providing a pressurized water stream for cleaning gums and teeth. The embodiment includes a base unit defining a cavity. The cavity contains a pump, which may move pressurized water from a reservoir to a tip in fluid communication with the pump. The pump may be secured within the cavity by at least one vibration reduction mount. Fluid may flow from the reservoir and ultimately into the tip to provide oral irrigation and/or cleaning of the teeth, gums, and tongue. The base may include a plurality of footings that elevate the base unit above a surface supporting the base unit. Also, the base may include a basin for receiving a reservoir. The basin may include a reservoir valve initially biased to a closed position and operationally attached to the reservoir, and a tube projection connected to the base unit and opening the valve when the reservoir is received within the basin. The basin and the reservoir are configured to guide the reservoir valve adjacent to the tube projection.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2014Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.Inventors: Brian Boyd, Brian R. Williams, Kurt M. Taylor
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Patent number: 9050157Abstract: A dental water jet provides a pressurized water stream for cleaning gums and teeth. The embodiment includes a base unit defining a cavity. The cavity contains a pump, which may move pressurized water from a reservoir to a tip in fluid communication with the pump. A flow control knob may be turned to selectively adjust the water pressure supplied by the tip between a minimum and a maximum value. The reservoir may be removed from the base unit so that it may be filled with the fluid. The reservoir may support a container for storing tips or other items. Fluid may flow from the reservoir and ultimately into the tip to provide oral irrigation and/or cleaning of the teeth, gums, and tongue.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2010Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: WATER PIK, INC.Inventors: Brian Boyd, Brian R. Williams, Kurt M. Taylor
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Publication number: 20150072303Abstract: An apparatus for providing a pressurized water stream for cleaning gums and teeth. The embodiment includes a base unit defining a cavity. The cavity contains a pump, which may move pressurized water from a reservoir to a tip in fluid communication with the pump. The pump may be secured within the cavity by at least one vibration reduction mount. Fluid may flow from the reservoir and ultimately into the tip to provide oral irrigation and/or cleaning of the teeth, gums, and tongue. The base may include a plurality of footings that elevate the base unit above a surface supporting the base unit. Also, the base may include a basin for receiving a reservoir. The basin may include a reservoir valve initially biased to a closed position and operationally attached to the reservoir, and a tube projection connected to the base unit and opening the valve when the reservoir is received within the basin. The basin and the reservoir are configured to guide the reservoir valve adjacent to the tube projection.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Brian BOYD, Brian R. WILLIAMS, Kurt M. TAYLOR
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Patent number: 8888727Abstract: An apparatus for providing a pressurized water stream for cleaning gums and teeth includes a base unit defining a cavity. The cavity contains a pump, which may move pressurized water from a reservoir to a tip in fluid communication with the pump. The pump may be secured within the cavity by at least one vibration reduction mount. Fluid may flow from the reservoir and ultimately into the tip to provide oral irrigation and/or cleaning of the teeth, gums, and tongue. The base may include a plurality of footings that elevate the base unit above a surface supporting the base unit. Also, the base may include a basin for receiving a reservoir. The basin may include a reservoir valve initially biased to a closed position and operationally attached to the reservoir, and a tube projection connected to the base unit and opening the valve when the reservoir is received within the basin. The basin and the reservoir are configured to guide the reservoir valve adjacent to the tube projection.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.Inventors: Brian Boyd, Brian R. Williams, Kurt M. Taylor
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Patent number: D802120Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: WATER PIK, INC.Inventors: Brian Boyd, Brian R. Williams, Kurt M. Taylor
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Patent number: D867580Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: WATER PIK, INC.Inventors: Brian Boyd, Brian R. Williams, Kurt M. Taylor