Patents by Inventor Brian J. Woodard

Brian J. Woodard 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: 11013315
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oral cleansing device with illumination features. In one example, a diffuser for diffusing light is disclosed. The diffuser includes a first membrane configured to be positioned over a first light source, a second membrane coupled to the first membrane and configured to be positioned over a second light source; and a bridge coupling the first membrane to the second membrane, where the bridge extends from an edge of the first membrane to an edge of the second membrane in an indirect manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: WATER PIK, INC.
    Inventors: Robert D. Wagner, Brian J. Woodard
  • Publication number: 20200205561
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oral cleansing device with illumination features. In one example, a diffuser for diffusing light is disclosed. The diffuser includes a first membrane configured to be positioned over a first light source, a second membrane coupled to the first membrane and configured to be positioned over a second light source; and a bridge coupling the first membrane to the second membrane, where the bridge extends from an edge of the first membrane to an edge of the second membrane in an indirect manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Robert D. Wagner, Brian J. Woodard
  • Patent number: 10610008
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oral cleansing device with illumination features. In one example, the device includes a housing including an aperture, such as a button aperture, defined therethrough, a diffuser connected to the housing and configured to span over the aperture. The device also includes a blocking member positioned over a portion of the diffuser and connected thereto and a lighting array received within the housing and at least partially aligned with the blocking member such that light emitted from the lighting array is transmitted to an exterior of the housing by traveling around the blocking member and through the diffuser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: WATER PIK, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Wagner, Brian J. Woodard
  • Patent number: 10105201
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to an interdental cleaner for operably connecting to an external water supply. The interdental cleaner includes a mounting bracket having a bracket inlet fluidly connected to the external water supply and a pressure regulation assembly operably connected to the mounting bracket. The pressure regulation assembly includes a regulation outlet fluidly connected to the bracket inlet. The interdental cleaner further includes a water flosser operably connected to the mounting bracket and fluidly connected to the regulation outlet. During use, water pressure of water at the regulation outlet is lower than a water pressure of water at the bracket inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Woodard, Jeffrey M. Garrigues
  • Publication number: 20180168332
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oral cleansing device with illumination features. In one example, the device includes a housing including an aperture, such as a button aperture, defined therethrough, a diffuser connected to the housing and configured to span over the aperture. The device also includes a blocking member positioned over a portion of the diffuser and connected thereto and a lighting array received within the housing and at least partially aligned with the blocking member such that light emitted from the lighting array is transmitted to an exterior of the housing by traveling around the blocking member and through the diffuser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Wagner, Brian J. Woodard
  • Patent number: 7353658
    Abstract: A system for freezing, thawing, transporting, and storing a biopharmaceutical material, which includes a container, a supporting structure, a temperature control unit, and a transportation cart. The container is adapted to receive the biopharmaceutical material therein for freezing, thawing, storing, and transporting, with the container also being receivable in the supporting structure. The temperature control unit has a cavity for receiving the supporting structure, when the supporting structure supports the container, and the transportation cart has a channel for receiving the supporting structure, when the supporting structure supports the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Sartorius Stedim Freeze Thaw, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Voute, Eric K. Lee, James Edward DeBeers, Brian J. Woodard, Ngee Jenn Lee
  • Patent number: 7137261
    Abstract: A system for controlled freezing, storing and thawing of a biopharmaceutical material includes a cavity for receiving a container for holding the biopharmaceutical material. Further included are at least a pair of opposed surfaces facing the biopharmaceutical material holding container. At least one of the opposed surfaces includes a moveable contacting surface configured to contact the container to inhibit a clearance between the container and the movable contacting surface. Also included is at least one heat transfer surface which is thermally coupled to the biopharmaceutical material holding container when the moveable contacting surface contacts the container. Also, the cavity may be configured to receive a frame for supporting the container holding the biopharmaceutical material. Further, the system may include a driver to move the frame holding the container inside the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Integrated Biosystems, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Brown, Jonathan Cutting, Eric K. Lee, Nicolas Voute, Brian J. Woodard
  • Patent number: 6945056
    Abstract: A system for controlled freezing, storing and thawing of a biopharmaceutical material includes a cavity for receiving a container for holding the biopharmaceutical material. Further included are at least a pair of opposed surfaces facing the biopharmaceutical material holding container. At least one of the opposed surfaces includes a moveable contacting surface configured to contact the container to inhibit a clearance between the container and the movable contacting surface. Also included is at least one heat transfer surface which is thermally coupled to the biopharmaceutical material holding container when the moveable contacting surface contacts the container. Also, the cavity may be configured to receive a frame for supporting the container holding the biopharmaceutical material. Further, the system may include a driver to move the frame holding the container inside the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Integrated Biosystems, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Brown, Jonathan Cutting, Eric K. Lee, Nicolas Voute, Brian J. Woodard
  • Patent number: 6050833
    Abstract: A glare filter for a computer monitor having a support element with a first side and a second side, and a frame with a first side and a second side. The first side of the frame is pivotably connected to the first side of the support element, and the second side of the frame is pivotably connected to the second side of the support element. The glare filter also has a filter medium secured to the frame and at least one clip for removably attaching the support element to the computer monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Fellowes Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Howard L. Danzyger, Michael C. Thuma, James F. Caruso, Ann Marie Conrado, Brian J. Woodard, Karenann Brow
  • Patent number: 5659904
    Abstract: A tub grab bar adapted to be removably mounted to a bath tub includes a main body portion having at least one grasping region oriented generally perpendicular to the tub wall. The bar has first and second clamping members adjustably positionable relative to one another in a direction generally parallel to the at least one grasping region. The clamping members are adapted to secure the grab bar to the bath tub wall. The bar farther includes first and second tub gripping elements. The gripping elements are mounted to a respective one of the clamping members. At least one of the gripping elements is multi-accurately, pivotally mounted to its respective clamping member to permit the gripping element to fully engage the bath tub wall when the clamping members are secured to the bath tub wall. The main body portion of the grab bar includes a pair of generally parallel, spaced apart stabilizing elements positioned with at least one of the clamping members therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: BRK Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Doczy, Craig Scherer, Keith D. Alsberg, Michael C. Thuma, John Steck, Brian J. Woodard, Jeff R. Condon
  • Patent number: D707350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Woodard, Hyunchul Kim, Taiwon Choi