Patents by Inventor Brian D. BEAN

Brian D. BEAN 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: 11762257
    Abstract: An electro-optic device comprises in order, an electrically-conductive light-transmissive layer, an electro-optic material layer, an adhesive layer, and a backplane substrate comprising a plurality of pixel electrodes configured to apply an electrical potential between the electrically-conductive light-transmissive layer and the pixel electrodes. An activation region, comprising an identification marker, is located in a layer of the electro-optic device and it emits radiation of a characteristic wavelength upon activation by a stimulus, enabling the identification of the manufacturing source and the manufacturing lot of the electro-optic device and its components. The technology is also relevant for a front plane laminate and a double release sheet, which are useful components for the manufacture of electro-optic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen J. Telfer, Brian D. Bean, Lynne C. Garone, Simon Pang, Jay William Anseth
  • Publication number: 20230274643
    Abstract: A parking space management system includes a bistable reflective display, such as an electrophoretic display, which is sunlight-readable and only requires power when the information on the display is updated. One or more detectors are configured to determine the presence of an object within a bounded space, such as a parking space, and communicate that status to the bistable reflective display, thereby causing the bistable reflective display to show the presence of an object within the bounded space to an observer. Such a system is easy to implement and will save drivers' time because they don't have to hunt for a parking spot. Such a system also reduces tailpipe emissions because it is not necessary to drive up and down multiple aisles of cars looking for an open parking spot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Zhen BAO, George G. HARRIS, Brian D. BEAN
  • Publication number: 20230258996
    Abstract: An electro-optic device comprises in order, an electrically-conductive light-transmissive layer, an electro-optic material layer, an adhesive layer, and a backplane substrate comprising a plurality of pixel electrodes configured to apply an electrical potential between the electrically-conductive light-transmissive layer and the pixel electrodes. An activation region, comprising an identification marker, is located in a layer of the electro-optic device and it emits radiation of a characteristic wavelength upon activation by a stimulus, enabling the identification of the manufacturing source and the manufacturing lot of the electro-optic device and its components. The technology is also relevant for a front plane laminate and a double release sheet, which are useful components for the manufacture of electro-optic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Stephen J. TELFER, Brian D. BEAN, Lynne C. GARONE, Simon PANG, Jay William ANSETH
  • Publication number: 20230251544
    Abstract: An electro-optic device comprises in order, an electrically-conductive light-transmissive layer, an electro-optic material layer, an adhesive layer, and a backplane substrate comprising a plurality of pixel electrodes configured to apply an electrical potential between the electrically-conductive light-transmissive layer and the pixel electrodes, An activation region, comprising an identification marker, is located in a layer of the electro-optic device and it emits radiation of a characteristic wavelength upon activation by a stimulus, enabling the identification of the manufacturing source and the manufacturing lot of the electro-optic device and its components. The technology is also relevant for a front plane laminate and a double release sheet, which are useful components for the manufacture of electro-optic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Stephen J. TELFER, Brian D. BEAN, Lynne C. GARONE, Simon PANG, Jay William ANSETH
  • Publication number: 20230100320
    Abstract: A switchable light modulating device with an electrophoretic medium disposed between a first light-transmissive electrode layer and a second electrode layer. The device includes one or more apodization structures in a bottom of a cell that contains the electrophoretic fluid, and the apodization structures reduce optical interference when the cell is in an open state and the structure is viewed with reflected or transmitted light passing through the apodization structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Donal Martin O'KEEFFE, Brian D. BEAN
  • Publication number: 20230037658
    Abstract: An active molecule delivery system whereby active molecules can be released on demand and/or a variety of different active molecules can be delivered from the same system and/or different concentrations of active molecules can be delivered from the same system. The invention is well-suited for delivering pharmaceuticals to patients transdermally. In some embodiments, the system includes two separate reservoirs and a mixing area thereby allowing precursors to be mixed immediately before transdermal delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Richard J. PAOLINI, JR., Stephen J. TELFER, Timothy J. O'MALLEY, Brian D. BEAN
  • Patent number: 11511096
    Abstract: An active molecule delivery system whereby active molecules can be released on demand and/or a variety of different active molecules can be delivered from the same system and/or different concentrations of active molecules can be delivered from the same system. The invention is well-suited for delivering pharmaceuticals to patients transdermally. In some embodiments, the system includes two separate reservoirs and a mixing area thereby allowing precursors to be mixed immediately before transdermal delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Paolini, Jr., Stephen J. Telfer, Timothy J. O'Malley, Brian D. Bean
  • Patent number: 11333323
    Abstract: A lamp includes a variable transmissive film and a light source arranged to transmit light through the variable transmissive film. The variable transmissive film includes an encapsulated dispersion containing a plurality of electrically charged particles and a fluid, the charged particles being movable by application of an electric field and capable of being switched between an open state and a diffusing state. In some embodiments, one portion of the variable transmission film is in the open state and one portion is in the closed state, thereby allowing light from the source to be shaped, e.g., into task lighting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Antranig Baronian, Brian D. Bean, George G. Harris
  • Publication number: 20210063837
    Abstract: An electro-optic device comprises in order, an electrically-conductive light-transmissive layer, an electro-optic material layer, an adhesive layer, and a backplane substrate comprising a plurality of pixel electrodes configured to apply an electrical potential between the electrically-conductive light-transmissive layer and the pixel electrodes. An activation region, comprising an identification marker, is located in a layer of the electro-optic device and it emits radiation of a characteristic wavelength upon activation by a stimulus, enabling the identification of the manufacturing source and the manufacturing lot of the electro-optic device and its components. The technology is also relevant for a front plane laminate and a double release sheet, which are useful components for the manufacture of electro-optic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen J. TELFER, Brian D. BEAN, Lynne C. GARONE, Simon PANG, Jay William ANSETH
  • Publication number: 20210048170
    Abstract: A lamp includes a variable transmissive film and a light source arranged to transmit light through the variable transmissive film. The variable transmissive film includes an encapsulated dispersion containing a plurality of electrically charged particles and a fluid, the charged particles being movable by application of an electric field and capable of being switched between an open state and a diffusing state. In some embodiments, one portion of the variable transmission film is in the open state and one portion is in the closed state, thereby allowing light from the source to be shaped, e.g., into task lighting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Antranig BARONIAN, Brian D. BEAN, George G. HARRIS
  • Patent number: 10823373
    Abstract: A lamp includes a variable transmissive film and a light source arranged to transmit light through the variable transmissive film. The variable transmissive film includes an encapsulated dispersion containing a plurality of electrically charged particles and a fluid, the charged particles being movable by application of an electric field and capable of being switched between an open state and a closed state. In some embodiments, one portion of the variable transmission film is in the open state and one portion is in the closed state, thereby allowing light from the source to be shaped, e.g., into a spotlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Antranig Baronian, Brian D. Bean, George G. Harris
  • Publication number: 20200191361
    Abstract: A lamp includes a variable transmissive film and a light source arranged to transmit light through the variable transmissive film. The variable transmissive film includes an encapsulated dispersion containing a plurality of electrically charged particles and a fluid, the charged particles being movable by application of an electric field and capable of being switched between an open state and a closed state. In some embodiments, one portion of the variable transmission film is in the open state and one portion is in the closed state, thereby allowing light from the source to be shaped, e.g., into a spotlight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Antranig BARONIAN, Brian D. BEAN, George G. HARRIS
  • Publication number: 20200114135
    Abstract: An active molecule delivery system whereby active molecules can be released on demand and/or a variety of different active molecules can be delivered from the same system and/or different concentrations of active molecules can be delivered from the same system. The invention is well-suited for delivering pharmaceuticals to patients transdermally. In some embodiments, the system includes two separate reservoirs and a mixing area thereby allowing precursors to be mixed immediately before transdermal delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Richard J. PAOLINI, JR., Stephen J. TELFER, Timothy J. O'MALLEY, Brian D. BEAN