Patents by Inventor Brian Carlson

Brian Carlson 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: 11923503
    Abstract: A solid electrolyte material comprises Li, T, X and A wherein T is at least one of P, As, Si, Ge, Al, Sb, W, and B; X is one or more halogens and/or N; A is one or more of S or Se. The solid electrolyte material has peaks at 14.9°±0.50°, 20.4°±0.50°, and 25.4°±0.50° in X-ray diffraction measurement with Cu—K?(1,2)=1.5418? and may include glass ceramic and/or mixed crystalline phases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Solid Power Operating, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Francisco, Benjamin Carlson
  • Patent number: 11916193
    Abstract: A solid electrolyte material comprising Li, T, X and A wherein T is at least one of P, As, Si, Ge, Al, and B; X is BH4; A is S, Se, or N. The solid electrolyte material may include glass ceramic and/or mixed crystalline phases, and exhibits high ionic conductivity and compatibility with high voltage cathodes and lithium metal anodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Solid Power Operating, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Francisco, Benjamin Carlson
  • Patent number: 11499610
    Abstract: A motor stop mechanism for a motor including an output shaft includes a motor mounting surface to which the motor is attachable and a threaded drive shaft fixed to and rotatable with the motor output shaft. A trunnion threaded on the threaded drive shaft is displaceable between a retracted position and an extended position by forward and reverse rotation of the threaded drive shaft. A housing surrounds the threaded drive shaft and the trunnion, and a stop limit fixed to the housing defines the extended position of the trunnion. In use, when the trunnion reaches the stop limit, the motor is stopped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Lippert Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Carlson, Patrick Quigley
  • Patent number: 11437850
    Abstract: A wirelessly electrically-coupled deployable apparatus comprising a deployable structure supported on a supporting structure for motion between a stowed position and a deployed position, an electrically-powered device carried by the deployable structure, a wireless electrical power receiving circuit carried by the deployable structure and connected between the device and a wireless electrical power receiver, and a wireless electrical power transmitting circuit carried by the supporting structure and connected between an electrical power supply and a wireless electrical power transmitter. The wireless electrical power transmitter is carried by the supporting structure, and the wireless electrical power receiver is carried by the deployable structure, in respective positions where wireless electrical power transfer between the wireless electrical power transmitter and receiver powers the device via the receiving circuit when the deployable structure is in its deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Lippert Components Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Quigley, Vishwatej Mane, Brian Carlson, Evan Whitney, Nathaniel Fuller, Scott McKinnon
  • Patent number: 11421761
    Abstract: A motor stop mechanism serves as a stop limit for a motor including an output shaft. The motor stop mechanism includes a motor mounting surface to which the motor is attachable, where the motor output shaft is positionable through the motor mounting surface. A coupler is fixable to and rotatable with the output shaft, and a threaded drive shaft is fixed to and rotatable with the coupler. A trunnion threaded on the threaded drive shaft is displaceable on the threaded drive shaft with rotation of the threaded drive shaft. The trunnion is displaceable between a retracted position and an extended position by forward and reverse rotation of the threaded drive shaft. A stop limit defines the extended position of the trunnion. In use, when the trunnion reaches the stop limit, the motor is stopped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Lippert Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Carlson, Patrick Quigley
  • Patent number: 11375822
    Abstract: A folding bed system includes a bed frame having a head section, a center section, and a foot section. The center section is connected to first and second slide mechanisms, and the head section is connected to first and second guide mechanisms. The slide and guide mechanisms are connectable to opposed walls of a structure. In some embodiments, a hinge assembly for a folding structure includes a center post securable to the center section, and a connecting bracket movably coupled with the center post that is vertically displaceable on the center post between a down position and an up position. A forward bracket is secured at one end to the connecting bracket and is securable at an opposite end to the head section, and an aft bracket is secured at one end to the connecting bracket and is securable at an opposite end to the foot section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Wesolowski, Jeremiah R. Bradley, Evan Whitney, David G. Skinner, Dominic Layne, Brian Carlson
  • Publication number: 20200325968
    Abstract: A motor stop mechanism for a motor including an output shaft includes a motor mounting surface to which the motor is attachable and a threaded drive shaft fixed to and rotatable with the motor output shaft. A trunnion threaded on the threaded drive shaft is displaceable between a retracted position and an extended position by forward and reverse rotation of the threaded drive shaft. A housing surrounds the threaded drive shaft and the trunnion, and a stop limit fixed to the housing defines the extended position of the trunnion. In use, when the trunnion reaches the stop limit, the motor is stopped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Brian Carlson, Patrick Quigley
  • Publication number: 20200274391
    Abstract: A wirelessly electrically-coupled deployable apparatus comprising a deployable structure supported on a supporting structure for motion between a stowed position and a deployed position, an electrically-powered device carried by the deployable structure, a wireless electrical power receiving circuit carried by the deployable structure and connected between the device and a wireless electrical power receiver, and a wireless electrical power transmitting circuit carried by the supporting structure and connected between an electrical power supply and a wireless electrical power transmitter. The wireless electrical power transmitter is carried by the supporting structure, and the wireless electrical power receiver is carried by the deployable structure, in respective positions where wireless electrical power transfer between the wireless electrical power transmitter and receiver powers the device via the receiving circuit when the deployable structure is in its deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Patrick Quigley, Vishwatej Mane, Brian Carlson, Evan Whitney, Nathaniel Fuller, Scott McKinnon
  • Publication number: 20200196768
    Abstract: A folding bed system includes a bed frame having a head section, a center section, and a foot section. The center section is connected to first and second slide mechanisms, and the head section is connected to first and second guide mechanisms. The slide and guide mechanisms are connectable to opposed walls of a structure. In some embodiments, a hinge assembly for a folding structure includes a center post securable to the center section, and a connecting bracket movably coupled with the center post that is vertically displaceable on the center post between a down position and an up position. A forward bracket is secured at one end to the connecting bracket and is securable at an opposite end to the head section, and an aft bracket is secured at one end to the connecting bracket and is securable at an opposite end to the foot section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph WESOLOWSKI, Jeremiah R. BRADLEY, Evan WHITNEY, David G. SKINNER, Dominic LAYNE, Brian CARLSON
  • Publication number: 20200200243
    Abstract: A motor stop mechanism serves as a stop limit for a motor including an output shaft. The motor stop mechanism includes a motor mounting surface to which the motor is attachable, where the motor output shaft is positionable through the motor mounting surface. A coupler is fixable to and rotatable with the output shaft, and a threaded drive shaft is fixed to and rotatable with the coupler. A trunnion threaded on the threaded drive shaft is displaceable on the threaded drive shaft with rotation of the threaded drive shaft. The trunnion is displaceable between a retracted position and an extended position by forward and reverse rotation of the threaded drive shaft. A stop limit defines the extended position of the trunnion. In use, when the trunnion reaches the stop limit, the motor is stopped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Brian CARLSON, Patrick QUIGLEY
  • Publication number: 20190042061
    Abstract: A system and method for generating customized information views is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2017
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Brent H. Woodworth, Joseph Bouffiou, Brian Carlson
  • Publication number: 20180347677
    Abstract: A curable adhesive applied between teeth of a gear rack forms a gear rack travel stop. The curable adhesive is applied between teeth of the gear rack in fluid form and cured to a solid form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Carlson, John Cooreman
  • Patent number: 7847301
    Abstract: By adding light reflective and/or transparent and/or translucent material within a micro-electronic circuit housing, improved light transfer is achieved between a light generation source and a light utilization device. In one embodiment, the reflective material is placed on the inside surface of a non-metallic housing lid and the light from the light source (typically an LED) reflects from the reflective material and impacts the device (typically an FET). In another embodiment, the LED and FET are encased in a clear (low light-loss) material (typically silicone overcoat) so as to allow the light from the LED to reflect from the top of the clear material onto the FET. If desired, an opaque encapsulant surrounds the clear material and fills out the volume within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred H. Ives, Dean Nicholson, Jonathan Storie, Brian Carlson
  • Patent number: 7794165
    Abstract: The present invention includes a system for applying floor finish. The system can include a back or other pack configured to hold one or more containers of liquid floor finish, a wand applicator, and metering valve. The wand applicator can include handle and conduit. The conduit can provide fluid communication of floor finish from the container to a floor. The metering valve can be configured to controllably provide fluid communication of floor finish through the conduit and to release floor finish onto the floor. In an embodiment the system also includes a cleanout coupler. In an embodiment the system also includes a filter configured to filter the floor finish. In an embodiment, the backpack includes a grip configured for carrying the backpack. In an embodiment, the backpack includes positioning portion or surface configured to support portions of the container. In an embodiment, the backpack includes padded attachment apparatus configured to support the backpack on a wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Balz, Wesley Nelson, Brian Carlson, Darren Jahnke, James P. Gardner, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20080063460
    Abstract: The present invention includes a system for applying floor finish. The system can include a back or other pack configured to hold one or more containers of liquid floor finish, a wand applicator, and metering valve. The wand applicator can include handle and conduit. The conduit can provide fluid communication of floor finish from the container to a floor. The metering valve can be configured to controllably provide fluid communication of floor finish through the conduit and to release floor finish onto the floor. In an embodiment the system also includes a cleanout coupler. In an embodiment the system also includes a filter configured to filter the floor finish. In an embodiment, the backpack includes a grip configured for carrying the backpack. In an embodiment, the backpack includes positioning portion or surface configured to support portions of the container. In an embodiment, the backpack includes padded attachment apparatus configured to support the backpack on a wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Balz, Wesley Nelson, Brian Carlson, Darren Jahnke, James Gardner
  • Publication number: 20070237568
    Abstract: A system for the formation of a thick robust transparent floor finish layer from a high solids formulation with an applicator device utilizing micro fiber technology. A micro fiber applicator device can be configured to apply a sufficient amount of an aqueous high solids floor finish to obtain a thick robust finish layer in a single application. One system for applying the floor finish can comprise a source of aqueous floor finish and an applicator wand comprising an application nozzle and application surface. Application surface can comprise micro fiber technology in a pad structure comprising a reservoir foam and a micro fiber applicator surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Applicant: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Balz, Wesley Nelson, Brian Carlson, Darren Jahnke, James Gardner
  • Patent number: 7232272
    Abstract: The present invention includes a system for applying floor finish. The system can include a back or other pack configured to hold one or more containers of liquid floor finish, a wand applicator, and metering valve. The wand applicator can include handle and conduit. The conduit can provide fluid communication of floor finish from the container to a floor. The metering valve can be configured to controllably provide fluid communication of floor finish through the conduit and to release floor finish onto the floor. In an embodiment the system also includes a cleanout coupler. In an embodiment the system also includes a filter configured to filter the floor finish. In an embodiment, the backpack includes a grip configured for carrying the backpack. In an embodiment, the backpack includes positioning portion or surface configured to support portions of the container. In an embodiment, the backpack includes padded attachment apparatus configured to support the backpack on a wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Balz, Wesley Nelson, Brian Carlson, Darren Jahnke, James P. Gardner, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20060118807
    Abstract: By adding light reflective and/or transparent and/or translucent material within a micro-electronic circuit housing, improved light transfer is achieved between a light generation source and a light utilization device. In one embodiment, the reflective material is placed on the inside surface of a non-metallic housing lid and the light from the light source (typically an LED) reflects from the reflective material and impacts the device (typically an FET). In another embodiment, the LED and FET are encased in a clear (low light-loss) material (typically silicone overcoat) so as to allow the light from the LED to reflect from the top of the clear material onto the FET. If desired, an opaque encapsulant surrounds the clear material and fills out the volume within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Fred Ives, Dean Nicholson, Jonathan Storie, Brian Carlson
  • Publication number: 20040234324
    Abstract: The present invention includes a system for applying floor finish. The system can include a back or other pack configured to hold one or more containers of liquid floor finish, a wand applicator, and metering valve. The wand applicator can include handle and conduit. The conduit can provide fluid communication of floor finish from the container to a floor. The metering valve can be configured to controllably provide fluid communication of floor finish through the conduit and to release floor finish onto the floor. In an embodiment the system also includes a cleanout coupler. In an embodiment the system also includes a filter configured to filter the floor finish. In an embodiment, the backpack includes a grip configured for carrying the backpack. In an embodiment, the backpack includes positioning portion or surface configured to support portions of the container. In an embodiment, the backpack includes padded attachment apparatus configured to support the backpack on a wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Eric Balz, Wesley Nelson, Brian Carlson, Darren Jahnke, James P. Gardner
  • Publication number: 20020062450
    Abstract: The transfer of data through a modem can be blocked in the modem during a safe mode unless the data includes predefined communications such as a request for a network address to maintain access to the network for the host system or a response to the request that includes the network address. Accordingly, the safe mode can protect a host system from unauthorized access from the network, while allowing the network service to be maintained for the host system. In particular, requests for renewals of leases, such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) requests and responses thereto, on Internet Protocol (IP) addresses used by the host system may not be blocked by the modem during safe mode. Furthermore, requests and response for addresses of systems on the network to which the DHCP requests are transmitted, such as Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) requests and responses thereto, may also not be blocked during safe mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Inventors: Brian Carlson, Gerald Meade Cooper, James Sheldon Kent