Patents by Inventor Brian J. Lee
Brian J. Lee 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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Publication number: 20230398649Abstract: A tool holder assembly and insert body and activation system used with the assembly. The insert body of the tool holder assembly can be configured to shift as needed to engage tooling when the assembly is activated. In some cases, the insert body can be configured to shift further to better engage the tooling. The activation system can be electrical.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Anthony D. Schwartz, Kevin A. Johnston, Brian J. Lee
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Patent number: 11604177Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for monitoring or analyzing excreta of a subject using a toilet. In one embodiment, the device includes a housing mounted adjacent a toilet bowl, a urinalysis module for deploying urinalysis strips into the toilet bowl to collect a urine sample from a subject's urine stream delivered into the toilet bowl and a urinalysis sensor to acquire data from the urinalysis strip related to the urine sample, and a stool analysis module including a camera oriented into the toilet bowl to provide images of contents of the toilet bowl. In addition, the device may include a uroflowmetry module and/or a biometric identification module. One or more sensors are provided for identifying when a subject uses the toilet, and a processor activates one or more of the modules when the sensors indicate a subject is using the toilet.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2019Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: Seung-Min Park, Daeyoun Won, Brian J. Lee, Sunil Bodapati, Alexander Lozano, Diego Escobedo, Sanjiv Sam Gambhir
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Patent number: 11204596Abstract: Tooling and corresponding tool assembly configurations equipped with exemplary designs of tracking assemblies configured to track information, such as use history, and perform a variety of processing and storage functions relative to the same for more efficient use and maintenance of the tooling over their lifetimes. The tracking assemblies can have retrofit-ready constructions.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: WILSON TOOL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Anthony David Schwartz, John H. Morehead, Brian J. Lee, Jon M. Shimota, Richard L. Timp, Bryan L. Rogers, Kevin A. Johnston
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Patent number: 10545587Abstract: A display device for punching and/or pressing machines. The display device can be constructed to be modular and of compact size so as to be positioned as desired on new and existing machine designs. The display device is formed with displays, which are configurable to provide a plurality of qualitative and quantitative information. The display device can be configured to be function with consoles of punching and pressing machines so as to be one or more of a supplemental device, an interfacing device, and an interactive device.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2016Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.Inventors: Bryan L. Rogers, Brian J. Lee
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Publication number: 20190332088Abstract: Tooling and corresponding tool assembly configurations equipped with exemplary designs of tracking assemblies configured to track information, such as use history, and perform a variety of processing and storage functions relative to the same for more efficient use and maintenance of the tooling over their lifetimes. The tracking assemblies can have retrofit-ready constructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Anthony David SCHWARTZ, John H. MOREHEAD, Brian J. LEE, Jon M. SHIMOTA, Richard L. TIMP, Bryan L. ROGERS, Kevin A. JOHNSTON
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Publication number: 20180104841Abstract: A retain-and-release member, which is coupled to a punch holder of a punch assembly, engages a punch tip against an end of the holder, such that a working portion of the tip extends from the end. A punch guide sidewall of the assembly includes an aperture aligned with an actuation interface of the retain-and-release member, when the punch holder and the engaged punch tip are slidably engaged within a guide bore formed by the punch guide sidewall. The aperture provides access for applying a force, to the actuation interface, in order to disengage the retain-and-release member from the punch tip, while the punch holder remains within the guide bore of the assembly. Following the removal, the same punch tip, or another, may be inserted into the guide bore and into engagement with the retain-and-release member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Brian J. Lee, Kevin A. Johnston, Christopher J. Rose, Jon M. Shimota
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Publication number: 20180093317Abstract: The invention provides a stamping tool retainer assembly comprising a retainer, a moveable lock body, and an automation actuator. The retainer has a tool-mount bore configured to receive a shank of a stamping tool. The moveable lock body has a locked position and an unlocked position. The stamping tool retainer assembly is configured such that the lock body moves from the unlocked position to the locked position in response to actuation of the automation actuator. The automation actuator is a pneumatic actuator, a hydraulic actuator, or an electric actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Bryan L. Rogers, Thomas Steven Duppong, Brian J. Lee
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Publication number: 20170291321Abstract: A retain-and-release member, which is coupled to a punch holder of a punch assembly, engages a punch tip against an end of the holder, such that a working portion of the tip extends from the end. A punch guide sidewall of the assembly includes an aperture aligned with an actuation interface of the retain-and-release member, when the punch holder and the engaged punch tip are slidably engaged within a guide bore formed by the punch guide sidewall. The aperture provides access for applying a force, to the actuation interface, in order to disengage the retain-and-release member from the punch tip, while the punch holder remains within the guide bore of the assembly. Following the removal, the same punch tip, or another, may be inserted into the guide bore and into engagement with the retain-and-release member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Brian J. Lee, Kevin A. Johnston, Christopher J. Rose, Jon M. Shimota
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Patent number: 9782818Abstract: An apparatus meant to contain a die portion of a punch and die set whether in a loading cartridge or in machine operating position, wherein a key is used with a die shoe to prevent lateral movement of the die regardless of extent by which the die is sharpened and continued to be used with the die shoe, and wherein a die is used with the die shoe to minimize jagged or sharp edges being created from sharpening processes thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.Inventors: Joseph Daniel Broadbent, Bradley P. Schulte, Brian J. Lee
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Patent number: 9776337Abstract: A retain-and-release member, which is coupled to a punch holder of a punch assembly, engages a punch tip against an end of the holder, such that a working portion of the tip extends from the end. A punch guide sidewall of the assembly includes an aperture aligned with an actuation interface of the retain-and-release member, when the punch holder and the engaged punch tip are slidably engaged within a guide bore formed by the punch guide sidewall. The aperture provides access for applying a force, to the actuation interface, in order to disengage the retain-and-release member from the punch tip, while the punch holder remains within the guide bore of the assembly. Following the removal, the same punch tip, or another, may be inserted into the guide bore and into engagement with the retain-and-release member.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Lee, Kevin A. Johnston, Christopher J. Rose, Jon M. Shimota
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Patent number: 9718109Abstract: A punch tip design configured to be universal in its application with wide varieties of punch assemblies, and various punch body designs from which universal application of the punch tip is exemplified. In some cases, ancillary components used with the various punch body designs enhance ease by which the operator can selectively manipulate the same for alternately securing or releasing the punch tip.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2016Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: WILSON TOOL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: John H Morehead, Brian J Lee, Kevin A Johnston, Richard L Timp
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Patent number: 9687994Abstract: A retain-and-release member, which is coupled to a punch holder of a punch assembly, engages a punch tip against an end of the holder, such that a working portion of the tip extends from the end. A punch guide sidewall of the assembly includes an aperture aligned with an actuation interface of the retain-and-release member, when the punch holder and the engaged punch tip are slidably engaged within a guide bore formed by the punch guide sidewall. The aperture provides access for applying a force, to the actuation interface, in order to disengage the retain-and-release member from the punch tip, while the punch holder remains within the guide bore of the assembly. Following the removal, the same punch tip, or another, may be inserted into the guide bore and into engagement with the retain-and-release member.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2016Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Lee, Kevin A. Johnston, Christopher J. Rose, Jon M. Shimota
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Publication number: 20170102796Abstract: A display device for punching and/or pressing machines. The display device can be constructed to be modular and of compact size so as to be positioned as desired on new and existing machine designs. The display device is formed with displays, which are configurable to provide a plurality of qualitative and quantitative information. The display device can be configured to be function with consoles of punching and pressing machines so as to be one or more of a supplemental device, an interfacing device, and an interactive device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Bryan L. Rogers, Brian J. Lee
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Patent number: 9555456Abstract: A tool holder for locating and seating varieties of differing tools. The tool holder is usable with press brake tools as well as tools for other industrial machines and equipment. The tool holder includes a clamp and a supporting body. The clamp is an assembly and, via collective operation of its components, functions with the supporting body to locate and seat tools of a variety of differing styles, sizes, and geometries.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.Inventors: Bryan L. Rogers, Brian J. Lee
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Patent number: 9507332Abstract: A tool assembly incorporating active tool, whereby the assembly can be operated with a variety of machining apparatus but just as well can be manually operated by a user. The tool assembly in some uses can be used for printing, whereby one or more of a power source and an ink source can be configured as insertable/removable cartridges that can be used with the assembly. Additionally, in such case, an ink management module can be used with the tool assembly to regulate the flow of ink from the ink source to a functional head of the assembly. The tool assembly can also include a user interface, which, along with a communication module, can enable the assembly to be actuated directly or via wireless communication.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.Inventors: Jon M. Shimota, John H. Morehead, Brian J. Lee
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Publication number: 20160339502Abstract: A punch tip design configured to be universal in its application with wide varieties of punch assemblies, and various punch body designs from which universal application of the punch tip is exemplified. In some cases, ancillary components used with the various punch body designs enhance ease by which the operator can selectively manipulate the same for alternately securing or releasing the punch tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: John H. Morehead, Brian J. Lee, Kevin A. Johnston, Richard L. Timp
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Publication number: 20160332319Abstract: A retain-and-release member, which is coupled to a punch holder of a punch assembly, engages a punch tip against an end of the holder, such that a working portion of the tip extends from the end. A punch guide sidewall of the assembly includes an aperture aligned with an actuation interface of the retain-and-release member, when the punch holder and the engaged punch tip are slidably engaged within a guide bore formed by the punch guide sidewall. The aperture provides access for applying a force, to the actuation interface, in order to disengage the retain-and-release member from the punch tip, while the punch holder remains within the guide bore of the assembly. Following the removal, the same punch tip, or another, may be inserted into the guide bore and into engagement with the retain-and-release member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Brian J. Lee, Kevin A. Johnston, Christopher J. Rose, Jon M. Shimota
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Patent number: 9448650Abstract: A display device for punching and/or pressing machines. The display device can be constructed to be modular and of compact size so as to be positioned as desired on new and existing machine designs. The display device is formed with displays, which are configurable to provide a plurality of qualitative and quantitative information. The display device can be configured to be function with consoles of punching and pressing machines so as to be one or more of a supplemental device, an interfacing device, and an interactive device.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.Inventors: Bryan L. Rogers, Brian J. Lee
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Patent number: 9409223Abstract: A punch tip (16) design configured to be universal in its application with wide varieties of punch assemblies, and various punch body (14) designs from which universal application of the punch tip (16) is exemplified. Ancillary components (34, 16, 50) used with the various punch body (14) designs enhance ease by which the operator can selectively manipulate the same for alternately securing or releasing the punch tip (16).Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.Inventors: John H Morehead, Brian J Lee, Kevin A Johnston, Richard L Timp
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Publication number: 20160034790Abstract: A tool assembly incorporating active tool, whereby the assembly can be operated with a variety of machining apparatus but just as well can be manually operated by a user. The tool assembly in some uses can be used for printing, whereby one or more of a power source and an ink source can be configured as insertable/removable cartridges that can be used with the assembly. Additionally, in such case, an ink management module can be used with the tool assembly to regulate the flow of ink from the ink source to a functional head of the assembly. The tool assembly can also include a user interface, which, along with a communication module, can enable the assembly to be actuated directly or via wireless communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Jon M. Shimota, John H. Morehead, Brian J. Lee