Patents by Inventor Brian David

Brian David 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).

  • Publication number: 20150196189
    Abstract: A dishwasher appliance is provided. The dishwasher appliance includes a tub that defines a wash chamber and a rack assembly disposed within the wash chamber. The rack assembly includes a frame, a first tray and a second tray. The first and second trays are removably mounted to the frame. The first tray is sized and configured for supporting a plurality of flatware therein. The second tray is sized and configured for supporting a plurality of cooking utensils therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ryan Joseph Shaffer, Eugenio Gomez, A. Vinodh Magimai Raj, Daniel J. Hart, Brian David Sanzone, Kyle Edward Durham, Daniel Jason Bentley, Rebecca Ann Alvord, Adam Christopher Hofmann, Matthew David Mersch
  • Patent number: 9078826
    Abstract: Treated surfactant composition containing a water-soluble surfactant and exhibiting improved taste, said composition comprising: a water-soluble surfactant selected from alkyl phosphate surfactants, alkyl phosphate ethoxylated surfactants, betaine surfactants, betaine ethoxylated surfactants, amine oxide surfactants, and mixtures thereof and water; wherein the composition further comprises: less than about 4%, by weight of the water-soluble surfactant, of total undesirable non-polar materials; less than about 2.5%, by weight of the water-soluble surfactant, of alcohols having a carbon chain length of greater than 4; less than about 1%, by weight of the water-soluble surfactant, of amine and amide materials; and less than about 1%, by weight of the water-soluble surfactant, undesirable non-polar materials selected from aldehydes, esters, ketones, and organic acids. Such compositions wherein the compositions have been subjected to liquid-liquid extraction processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Steven Hamilton Hoke, II, John Christian Haught, Marc Alan Hester, Brian David Clair
  • Publication number: 20150190033
    Abstract: A dishwasher appliance and a method for mounting a slide rail within a dishwasher appliance are provided. A rack assembly of the dishwasher appliance includes a bracket with a post. A slide rail is mounted to the bracket, and the slide rail and the bracket are positioned within a wash chamber of the dishwasher appliance. The post extends through the tub, and a sleeve is positioned opposite the bracket on the tub and engages the post. The sleeve hinders retraction of the post through the tub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ryan Joseph Shaffer, Eugenio Gomez, A. Vinodh Magimai Raj, Benjamin Carl Maddux, Brian David Sanzone
  • Publication number: 20150190096
    Abstract: A system (10) and method to identify motion artifacts. Measurements of a physiological parameter of an associated patient are received from a probe (12) positioned on or proximate to the associated patient. Further, measurements of acceleration are received from an accelerometer (26) positioned on, proximate to, or integrated with the probe (12). Measurements of the physiological parameter are labeled based on the measured acceleration, such as being with or without motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Wei Zong, Dale Wiggins, Brian David Gross, Larry Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20150185642
    Abstract: An overcoat layer and method to make an overcoated photoconductor drum of an electrophotographic image forming device using irradiation such as with electron beam (EB) or ultraviolet (UV) light is provided. The photoconductor drum is then cured using EB dose of between 10 and 100 kiloGrays (kGy), preferably between 20 and 40 kGys or UV irradiation with an exposure of between 0.1 and 2 J/cm2. The unique overcoat layer of the present invention is formed having a biphasic morphology comprised of a highly cured crosslinked phase and a second phase enriched in uncured material. The desired amount of uncured uncrosslinked material found in the second phase of the biphasic structure, is between 2-70 wt % range, with particularly good combination of long-life and electrical performance when present at the 5-50 wt % level, and the best performance at the 15-40 wt % level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Thomas Bellino, Gerald Hugh Ciecior, Douglas Jeffrey Harris, Weimei Luo, Brian David Munson, Dat Quoc Nguyen, Scott Daniel Reeves, Tanya Yvonne Thames
  • Publication number: 20150185641
    Abstract: An overcoat layer and method to make an overcoated photoconductor drum of an electrophotographic image forming device using irradiation such as with electron beam (EB) or ultraviolet (UV) light is provided. The photoconductor drum is then cured using EB dose of between 10 and 100 kiloGrays (kGy), preferably between 20 and 40 kGys or UV irradiation with an exposure of between 0.1 and 2 J/cm2. The unique overcoat layer of the present invention is formed having a biphasic morphology comprised of a highly cured crosslinked phase and a second phase enriched in uncured material. The desired amount of uncured uncrosslinked material found in the second phase of the biphasic structure, is between 2-70 wt % range, with particularly good combination of long-life and electrical performance when present at the 5-50 wt % level, and the best performance at the 15-40 wt % level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Thomas Bellino, Gerald Hugh Ciecior, Douglas Jeffrey Harris, Weimei Luo, Brian David Munson, Dat Quoc Nguyen, Scott Daniel Reeves, Tanya Yvonne Thames
  • Publication number: 20150185640
    Abstract: An overcoat layer and method to make an overcoated photoconductor drum of an electrophotographic image forming device using irradiation such as with electron beam (EB) or ultraviolet (UV) light is provided. The photoconductor drum is then cured using EB dose of between 10 and 100 kiloGrays (kGy), preferably between 20 and 40 kGys or UV irradiation with an exposure of between 0.1 and 2 J/cm2. The unique overcoat layer of the present invention is formed having a biphasic morphology comprised of a highly cured crosslinked phase and a second phase enriched in uncured material. The desired amount of uncured uncrosslinked material found in the second phase of the biphasic structure, is between 2-70 wt % range, with particularly good combination of long-life and electrical performance when present at the 5-50 wt % level, and the best performance at the 15-40 wt % level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Thomas Bellino, Gerald Hugh Ciecior, Douglas Jeffrey Harris, Weimei Luo, Brian David Munson, Dat Quoc Nguyen, Scott Daniel Reeves, Tanya Yvonne Thames
  • Publication number: 20150175441
    Abstract: A faucet-mounted filter system includes a body forming a fluid chamber having a water inlet, a quick connect device positioned adjacent the water inlet for mounting the filter system to a water faucet, a filtered water flow path disposed within the body and in fluid communication with the water inlet, an unfiltered water flow path disposed within the body and in fluid communication with the water inlet, a diverter valve disposed within the fluid chamber and operable to open and close the filtered and unfiltered water flow paths, a seal, an actuator engaging the diverter valve to open and close the filtered and unfiltered water flow paths, a flow meter connected to the body and in fluid communication with the filter flow path, a filter housing connected to the body and having a reservoir, and a filter cartridge disposed within the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: John Tanner, David Emmons, Matthew Lloyd Newman, Brian David Andres, Simon Leung, Steven James Schroeck, Armin Schwartz-Hartmann, Peter Stoeffel, Richard Paul Riedel
  • Publication number: 20150177111
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include methods for processing a biological sample. Methods according to certain embodiments include disrupting a biological sample to produce a disrupted biological sample and acoustically separating larger components from smaller components in the disrupted biological sample. In certain embodiments, methods may include monitoring aggregation while the biological sample is being processed. Methods, in certain instances, also include acoustically separating cells from cellular debris and non-cellular macromolecules as well as magnetically separating magnetically labelled moieties from unlabeled moieties. Systems, including a disrupter, one or more acoustic concentrator devices, feedback monitors and magnetic separation devices suitable for practicing the subject methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Brian David Warner, Liping Yu, Smita Ghanekar, Jianying Cao
  • Publication number: 20150167406
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for installing control lines and pipe into a well. The pipe-holding spider that is normally mounted on the rig floor is adapted for easy disassembly and reassembly when the pipe slips within the spider are not engaged with the outer surface of the pipe string so that upon disassembly, a control line guide becomes vertically movable. The control line guide is adapted for being controllably elevated to a distance above the rig floor, thereby providing personnel access to a portion of the length of the pipe string below the elevated control line guide and above the rig floor for securing control line to the pipe string using a fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Charles Michael Webre, Vernon Joseph Bouligny, JR., Brian David Begnaud, Mark Stephen Sibille
  • Patent number: 9058106
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method that allow for context and language specific data entry via a user interface. A user interface is displayed on a display device, where the user interface includes a data entry menu having one or more menu selections. A menu selection is activated. A data entry method is displayed, where the data entry method is context and language specific to the activated menu selection. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin M. Corbett, Brian David Johnson, David Koste
  • Publication number: 20150160116
    Abstract: Devices for sorting components (e.g., cells) contained in a liquid sample are provided. In certain aspects, the devices include a magnetic separation device and an acoustic concentrator device fluidically coupled to magnetic separation device. Aspects of the invention further include methods for sorting cells in a liquid sample, and systems, and kits for practicing the subject methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Liping Yu, Brian David Warner, Joseph T. Trotter
  • Patent number: 9053583
    Abstract: A patient monitoring station (44) includes a display (12) that displays a plurality of sectors (60), each sector including one or more tiles (64). A controller (46) displays patient data received from a patient information server (10) in a corresponding sector of the display. The controller is programmed to populate the tiles of the sectors with patient data according to a selected clinical theme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Brian David Gross, Soren Steiny Johnson, Elizabeth J. Zengo, David Youngjin Kim, Dmitri Shvartsman, Gregory Raber
  • Publication number: 20150150435
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to calibration target devices, assemblies and methods for use with imaging systems, such as a stereoscopic endoscope. A calibration assembly includes: a target surface extends in three dimensions with calibration markers and a body with an interface that engages an endoscope so the markers are within the field of view. A first calibration marker extends along a first plane of the target surface and a second marker extends along a second plane of the target surface. The planes are different and asymmetric relative to the field of view as seen through the endoscope. Three-dimensional targets, in particular, enable endoscopic calibration using a single image (or pair of images for a stereoscopic endoscope) to reduce the calibration process complexity, calibration time and chance of error as well as allow the efficient calibration of cameras at different focus positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler J. Morrissette, Tao Zhao, Joseph P. Orban, III, Brian David Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20150150505
    Abstract: An integrated adhesive sensor array includes an adhesive a patch, a sensor hub, and a detachable sensor pod packaged as a unit. The patch may include a docking area for the detachable sensor pod. The detachable sensor pod may include at least one sensor and may be configured to be detached from the patch and applied to various locations on a body. The detachable sensor pod may send sensor data to the sensor hub via a wired link when on the patch and via a wireless link when detached from the patch. The sensor hub receives sensor data from the detachable sensor pod and relays the data to a receiver. The sensor hub and detachable sensor pod may include indicators for communicating information. The sensor hub may include a power source for powering the sensor hub and a detachable sensor pod attached to the main sensor unit or patch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Kenneth KASKOUN, Brian David Niznik, Michael David Atella
  • Publication number: 20150145691
    Abstract: A medical system (10) and method monitor a patient. Patient data for the patient received. The patient data includes vital sign measurements and laboratory results. A vital signs instability index (VEX) regarding a physiological condition of the patient is calculated from the received vital sign measurements. A laboratory instability index (LIX) regarding the physiological condition is calculated from the received laboratory results. The VEX and the LIX are integrated into an indicator of patient deterioration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Larry James Eshelman, Abigail Acton Flower, Brian David Gross, Joseph James Frassica, Larry Nielsen, Mohammed Saeed
  • Patent number: 9043011
    Abstract: A robotic apparatus for machining tenons on turbine buckets of a steam turbine machine is disclosed. The robotic apparatus includes a machining device having a spindle head. A robotic arm is coupled to the machining device and a base member is coupled to the robotic arm. The base member is mounted independently of the machine element. A vision system is provided for locating the tenon on the turbine bucket. A control system is coupled to the vision system, the machining device and the robotic apparatus. The control system is configured to control movement of the robotic apparatus and the machining device based upon vision system data and spatial information about the tenon and the turbine bucket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Todd George Kudas, Brian David Albin
  • Publication number: 20150141668
    Abstract: A process for making a cyclic compounds such as cyclic acetal or cyclic ketones by feeding aldehyde or ketone compounds and polyhydroxyl compounds to a reaction vessel at a molar ratio of polyhydroxyl compounds to aldehyde or ketone compounds of at least 3:1, reacting these compounds in the presence of a homogeneous acid catalyst to generate a liquid phase homogeneous reaction mixture containing the acid catalyst without separating water from the reaction mixture as it is being formed in the reaction mixture, withdrawing the liquid phase homogeneous reaction mixture from the reaction vessel as a liquid product stream, and feeding the liquid reaction product stream to a distillation column to separate cyclic acetal compounds from unreacted polyhydroxyl compounds, and optionally recycling back the unreacted polyhydroxyl compounds and/or acid catalyst to the reaction vessel. The process produces cyclic acetal compounds in high yields. The process is also suitable to make cyclic ketals from ketone compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Daniel Latham Terrill, Brian David McMurray, Damon Ray Billodeaux, James Lon Little, Adam Scott Howard
  • Patent number: D730269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Paul Bryan Maxwell, Brian David Digman, Charles Kenneth Schmalix, Richard Daniel Entler, Evan Russell Cogansparger, Nicholas Anthony Gullatta, Dominik Helmut Schreyer, Michael Geno Cicchiani
  • Patent number: D733635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Brian David Digman, Charles Kenneth Schmalix, Cameron Stuart Nixon, George Leo Simms, Timothy Daniel Donnelly