Patents by Inventor Brian D. Havens

Brian D. Havens 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: 9505512
    Abstract: A device for loading deformable objects into a flexible container. The objects are controlled from a remote source point at least partially into the container. The device provides for simultaneous movement of fingers, between which the objects travel, in mutually orthogonal X, Y and Z directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Brian D. Havens, David Stuart Howell, II, Sabrina Xiumin Xie, Donald M. Radford, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130152513
    Abstract: A device for loading deformable objects into a flexible container. The objects are controlled from a remote source point at least partially into the container. The device provides for simultaneous movement of fingers, between which the objects travel, in mutually orthogonal X, Y and Z directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Brian D. Havens, David Stuart Howell, II, Sabrina Xiumin Xie, Donald M. Radford, JR.
  • Patent number: 6564569
    Abstract: A refrigerated food preparation apparatus is made up of a cabinet having storage compartments therein and an upper sloped food handling table with a recessed portion for food container inserts having upwardly open ends to facilitate convenient access to food placed in the inserts, a supply air duct and return air duct extending along opposite sides of the food container inserts, and a refrigeration system for directing air from an evaporator section for discharge simultaneously and in separate layers across the food container inserts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Inventor: Brian D. Havens