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).
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Patent number: 11013315Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 10, 2020Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: WATER PIK, INC.Inventors: Robert D. Wagner, Brian J. Woodard
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Publication number: 20200205561Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Robert D. Wagner, Brian J. Woodard
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Patent number: 10610008Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: WATER PIK, INC.Inventors: Robert Wagner, Brian J. Woodard
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Patent number: 10105201Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Woodard, Jeffrey M. Garrigues
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Publication number: 20180168332Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Robert Wagner, Brian J. Woodard
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Patent number: 7353658Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 9, 2006Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Sartorius Stedim Freeze Thaw, Inc.Inventors: Nicolas Voute, Eric K. Lee, James Edward DeBeers, Brian J. Woodard, Ngee Jenn Lee
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Patent number: 7137261Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 21, 2005Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Integrated Biosystems, Inc.Inventors: David C. Brown, Jonathan Cutting, Eric K. Lee, Nicolas Voute, Brian J. Woodard
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Patent number: 6945056Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 4, 2003Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Integrated Biosystems, Inc.Inventors: David C. Brown, Jonathan Cutting, Eric K. Lee, Nicolas Voute, Brian J. Woodard
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Patent number: 6050833Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 3, 1997Date of Patent: April 18, 2000Assignee: Fellowes Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Howard L. Danzyger, Michael C. Thuma, James F. Caruso, Ann Marie Conrado, Brian J. Woodard, Karenann Brow
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Patent number: 5659904Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 1, 1996Date of Patent: August 26, 1997Assignee: BRK Brands, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Doczy, Craig Scherer, Keith D. Alsberg, Michael C. Thuma, John Steck, Brian J. Woodard, Jeff R. Condon
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Patent number: D707350Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Woodard, Hyunchul Kim, Taiwon Choi