Patents by Inventor Brian Gordon
Brian Gordon 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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Patent number: 11954420Abstract: System and methods for displaying one or more assets on a client device based on device characteristics are provided. Code is transmitted to a client device. The code, when executed by the client device, causes a processor of the client device to determine a first device characteristic of the client device. A first layout may be selected based on the first device characteristic. The layout may include one or more cards. Each card may correspond to one or more assets. Each card may be modified based on a corresponding card characteristic. One or more assets may be requested. The assets may be displayed on the first client device. The code may be transmitted to another client device, which may select a different layout based on a different device characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Cameron Henry Behar, Mariam Rahila Shaikh, Brian James Mulford, Jonathan Wolfe, Robert Neale, Wade Davenport Norris, Robert Gordon Kogan
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Publication number: 20220087287Abstract: An apparatus for and method of steam treatment of fodder, for example animal fodder which is typically in baled form. The purpose of steam treating is to kill mesophilic and thermophilic mould spores that are either attached to the fodder or detach when disturbed and become airborne. These airborne particles are associated with respiratory problems, infections and allergies to livestock as well as humans. The apparatus for steam treating fodder comprises at least one steam distribution manifold, which has a plurality of lances adapted to penetrate a bale of fodder so that steam is supplied to the interior volume of the fodder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Applicant: HAYGAIN LTDInventors: Brian Gordon FILLERY, Timothy Michael OLIVER
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Publication number: 20210001132Abstract: A system that includes an implanted medical device such as an auditory prosthesis having a capacity to conduct communications on two channels to establish an association for communication with another electronic device. One of the channels is preferably a short range or near field channel, and the other channel is a broadcast channel. A method of asynchronous communication using both channels for establishing the association is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Rami Banna, Justin Gilmour, Werner Meskens, Brian Gordon
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Patent number: 10870003Abstract: A prosthetic hearing implant kit is disclosed. The prosthetic hearing implant kit comprises internal components configured to be implanted in a recipient and comprises an internal coil; external components configured to be worn by the recipient and comprises an external coil adapted to be inductively coupled with said internal coil; and an alert system having a second external coil and adapted to receive an external alarm and to transmit signals to said implanted components via said external coil for providing the recipient with a corresponding alarm indication.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Brian Gordon, Charles Roger Aaron Leigh, Tadeusz Jurkiewicz, Kiangkai Tankongchumruskul
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Patent number: 10844777Abstract: An electronic compressor bypass valve (eCBV) module includes a pedestal housing, and a compressor bypass valve mounted to the pedestal housing. An inlet port, a first outlet port, and a second outlet port are integrally formed as part of the pedestal housing, where pressurized air flows into the inlet port. The eCBV module also includes a venturi device at least partially disposed in the second outlet port. When the compressor bypass valve is in an open position, a portion of the pressurized air flows through the first outlet port, and a portion of the pressurized air flows from the inlet port through the venturi device and through the second outlet port. When the compressor bypass valve is in the closed position the pressurized air is prevented from flowing into the first outlet port, and all of the pressurized air flows through the venturi device and through the second outlet port.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2019Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Continental Powertrain USA, LLCInventors: Ravinder Singh Gill, Brian Gordon Woods, Benjamin Dominick Manton Williams, Jaime Altes Sosa, David Rene Forgeron, Daniel Clayton Todd Jackson
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Publication number: 20200309022Abstract: An electronic compressor bypass valve (eCBV) module includes a pedestal housing, and a compressor bypass valve mounted to the pedestal housing. An inlet port, a first outlet port, and a second outlet port are integrally formed as part of the pedestal housing, where pressurized air flows into the inlet port. The eCBV module also includes a venturi device at least partially disposed in the second outlet port. When the compressor bypass valve is in an open position, a portion of the pressurized air flows through the first outlet port, and a portion of the pressurized air flows from the inlet port through the venturi device and through the second outlet port. When the compressor bypass valve is in the closed position the pressurized air is prevented from flowing into the first outlet port, and all of the pressurized air flows through the venturi device and through the second outlet port.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: Continental Powertrain USA, LLCInventors: Ravinder Singh Gill, Brian Gordon Woods, Benjamin Dominick Manton Williams, Jaime Altes Sosa, David Rene Forgeron, Daniel Clayton Todd Jackson
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Patent number: 10713936Abstract: A system that includes an implanted medical device such as an auditory prosthesis having a capacity to conduct communications on two channels to establish an association for communication with another electronic device. One of the channels is preferably a short range or near field channel, and the other channel is a broadcast channel. A method of asynchronous communication using both channels for establishing the association is also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Rami Banna, Justin Gilmour, Werner Meskens, Brian Gordon
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Patent number: 10426133Abstract: A slow feeder includes a container for, in use, containing food for an animal. The container has a side wall through which a slot (26) is defined; and a feeding restrictor (6). The feeding restrictor (6) comprises a food-covering element through which at least one opening is defined for, in use, resting on top of the food such that the animal can access the food through the opening; a locating element which extends from the food-covering element through the slot; and a retaining element (34) extending from the locating element and movably engageable with an outer portion of the container. The engagement of the retaining element (34) with the outer portion of the container retains the restrictor (6) in the container.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: HAYGAIN LTD.Inventors: Timothy Michael Oliver, Brian Gordon Fillery, Gordon David Perrin
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Publication number: 20190261650Abstract: An apparatus for and method of steam treatment of fodder, for example animal fodder which is typically in baled form. The purpose of steam treating is to kill mesophilic and thermophilic mould spores that are either attached to the fodder or detach when disturbed and become airborne. These airborne particles are associated with respiratory problems, infections and allergies to livestock as well as humans. The apparatus for steam treating fodder comprises at least one steam distribution manifold, which has a plurality of lances adapted to penetrate a bale of fodder so that steam is supplied to the interior volume of the fodder.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: HAYGAIN LTDInventors: Brian Gordon FILLERY, Timothy Michael OLIVER
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Patent number: 10011282Abstract: A prime mover arrangement includes a prime mover (23) including a first shaft (25) driven by the prime mover, a second shaft (27), and a speed and torque manipulator (29) connected to the first shaft (25) and to the second shaft (27), the speed and torque manipulator permitting manipulation between at least one non-one-to-one ratio or a plurality of different input/output ratios of speeds and torques input by the first shaft and output to the second shaft. A method is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Volvo Truck CorporationInventors: John Jerwick, Brian Gordon, Todd Werner
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Patent number: 9890747Abstract: A valve assembly providing flow control between a fuel tank and a carbon canister, which includes two valves providing two different flow paths, where the first valve provides active vacuum relief along the first flow path, and the second valve provides passive vacuum relief along the second flow path. A reservoir is added to the cap which is common for both flow paths. The second valve has a sealing valve member and a biasable member that passively relieves fuel tank vacuum pressure at a predetermined vacuum level.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ben Dominick Williams, David William Balsdon, Robert Douglas Jefford, David Rene Forgeron, Brian Gordon Woods
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Patent number: 9863373Abstract: An active purge system module which includes a passive bypass valve assembly that allows for purge of a canister with engine vacuum or through the use of a pump, and also provides the functions of allowing air to escape the fuel tank during refueling. The valve assembly includes two valve members, which are moved between open and closed positions to direct air through the valve assembly during periods of engine vacuum, or when the valve assembly receives positive pressure from a pressure pump. The module is also used to perform a leak check when the valves are both in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Brian Gordon Woods, Thierry Collet
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Publication number: 20170291027Abstract: A prosthetic hearing implant kit is disclosed. The prosthetic hearing implant kit comprises internal components configured to be implanted in a recipient and comprises an internal coil; external components configured to be worn by the recipient and comprises an external coil adapted to be inductively coupled with said internal coil; and an alert system having a second external coil and adapted to receive an external alarm and to transmit signals to said implanted components via said external coil for providing the recipient with a corresponding alarm indication.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Brian Gordon, Charles Roger Aaron LEIGH, Tadeusz Jurkiewicz, Kiangkai Tankongchumruskul
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Patent number: 9732705Abstract: A purge vapor system, which includes a fuel tank, a fuel tank isolation valve in fluid communication with the fuel tank, and a carbon canister in fluid communication with the fuel tank isolation valve. The purge vapor system also includes a canister vent valve in fluid communication with the carbon canister, an air filter in fluid communication with the canister vent valve, and a latching mechanism for changing the canister vent valve between an open position and a closed position, where the latching mechanism is part of the canister vent valve. The latching mechanism is energized as the latching mechanism changes the canister vent valve between the open position and the closed position, and the latching mechanism is de-energized as the canister vent valve is held in the open position or the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2014Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: David William Balsdon, Brian Gordon Woods
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Publication number: 20170215374Abstract: A slow feeder includes a container for, in use, containing food for an animal. The container has a side wall through which a slot (26) is defined; and a feeding restrictor (6). The feeding restrictor (6) comprises a food-covering element through which at least one opening is defined for, in use, resting on top of the food such that the animal can access the food through the opening; a locating element which extends from the food-covering element through the slot; and a retaining element (34) extending from the locating element and movably engageable with an outer portion of the container. The engagement of the retaining element (34) with the outer portion of the container retains the restrictor (6) in the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Timothy Michael Oliver, Brian Gordon Fillery, Gordon Perrin Perrin
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Patent number: 9683523Abstract: A vapor purge system having a tank isolation valve and a canister vent valve, where each valve includes a latching mechanism for maintaining the valves in an open position, and a diagnostic test is performed on the purge system to prove that each of the valves are functioning correctly. Using latching valves in these applications reduces electricity draw from the battery and reduces electrical interference with integrated pressure sensors. The fuel tank is sealed by the tank isolation valve between the fuel tank and a vapor storage canister, and the canister vent valve provides sealing between the canister and the atmosphere, and controls venting of the canister. The diagnostic test is performed using the tank isolation valve and the canister vent valve under different operating conditions.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2014Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: David William Balsdon, Brian Gordon Woods
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Patent number: 9631583Abstract: A vapor purge system having a tank isolation valve and a canister vent valve, where each valve includes a latching mechanism for maintaining the valves in an open position. A diagnostic test is performed on the purge system to prove that each of the valves are functioning correctly. Using latching valves in these applications reduces electricity draw from the battery and reduces electrical interference with integrated pressure sensors. The fuel tank is sealed by the tank isolation valve between the fuel tank and a vapor storage canister, and the canister vent valve provides sealing between the canister and the atmosphere, and controls venting of the canister. The tank isolation valve reduces power consumption from the battery, while the valve is being held in either an open position or a closed position by the latching mechanism, and uses only a single pulse of voltage to change the state of the valve.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: David William Balsdon, Brian Gordon Woods
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Patent number: 9630006Abstract: A prosthetic hearing implant kit is disclosed. The prosthetic hearing implant kit comprises internal components configured to be implanted in a recipient and comprises an internal coil; external components configured to be worn by the recipient and comprises an external coil adapted to be inductively coupled with said internal coil; and an alert system having a second external coil and adapted to receive an external alarm and to transmit signals to said implanted components via said external coil for providing the recipient with a corresponding alarm indication.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2009Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Brian Gordon, Roger Leigh, Tadeusz Jurkiewicz, Kiangkai Tankongchumruskul
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Publication number: 20160347316Abstract: A prime mover arrangement includes a prime mover (23) including a first shaft (25) driven by the prime mover, a second shaft (27), and a speed and torque manipulator (29) connected to the first shaft (25) and to the second shaft (27), the speed and torque manipulator permitting manipulation between at least one non-one-to-one ratio or a plurality of different input/output ratios of speeds and torques input by the first shaft and output to the second shaft. A method is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: December 1, 2016Applicant: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATIONInventors: John Jerwick, Brian Gordon, Todd Werner
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Patent number: 9454149Abstract: A method, system or computer usable program product for extracting attribute fail rates for manufactured devices including testing manufactured devices having a set of attributes to provide a set of test results stored in memory; generating a yield model of the manufactured devices parsed by the set of attributes; populating the yield model based on the set of test results; and utilizing a processor to perform statistical analysis of the populated yield model to extract fail rates of the selected subset of attributes.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Synopsys, Inc.Inventors: John Kim, Brian Gordon, Christophe Suzor, Karen Movsisyan