Patents by Inventor Brian K. Anderson

Brian K. Anderson 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: 20240337926
    Abstract: Organometallic radiation resist compositions are described based on tin ions with alkyl ligands. Some of the compositions have branched alkyl ligands to provide for improved patterning contrast while maintaining a high degree of solution stability. Blends of compounds with distinct alkyl ligands can provide further improvement in the patterning. High resolution patterning with a half-pitch of no more than 25 nm can be achieved with a line width roughness of no more than about 4.5 nm. Synthesis techniques have been developed that allow for the formation of alkyl tin oxide hydroxide compositions with very low metal contamination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Stephen T. Meyers, Jeremy T. Anderson, Joseph B. Edson, Kai Jiang, Douglas A. Keszler, Michael K. Kocsis, Alan J. Telecky, Brian J. Cardineau
  • Publication number: 20240280897
    Abstract: Organometallic radiation resist compositions are described based on tin ions with alkyl ligands. Some of the compositions have branched alkyl ligands to provide for improved patterning contrast while maintaining a high degree of solution stability. Blends of compounds with distinct alkyl ligands can provide further improvement in the patterning. High resolution patterning with a half-pitch of no more than 25 nm can be achieved with a line width roughness of no more than about 4.5 nm. Synthesis techniques have been developed that allow for the formation of alkyl tin oxide hydroxide compositions with very low metal contamination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Stephen T. Meyers, Jeremy T. Anderson, Joseph B. Edson, Kai Jiang, Douglas A. Keszler, Michael K. Kocsis, Alan J. Telecky, Brian J. Cardineau
  • Patent number: 12055741
    Abstract: An optical article that includes an optical element and an anisotropic coating layer formed over at least a portion of the optical element. The anisotropic coating layer can include a first light-influencing zone comprising at least one first anisotropic material and a second light-influencing zone comprising at least one second anisotropic material. The at least one of the first light-influencing zone and the second light-influencing zone further include at least one dichroic material and/or at least one photochromic-dichroic material such that the first light-influencing zone and the second light-influencing zone exhibit a different color property, a different photochromic-dichroic reversible change, a different amount of polarization, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Transitions Optical, Inc.
    Inventors: Anil Kumar, David John Park, Brian Smyth, Delwin S. Jackson, Henry Nguyen, John S. Ligas, Linda K. Anderson
  • Patent number: 9692529
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for signal emitter identification using Higher-Order Cumulants (HOC) is presented. At least one transient signal is received from an emitter when the emitter turns on. The at least one transient signal is processed using at least one Higher-Order Cumulant (HOC) to provide a set of entries for a vector table. A feature vector is derived from the vector table, the feature vector identifying the emitter. The feature vector is used to identify an emitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Wayne D. Music, Ryan N. Wilson, Brian K. Anderson
  • Patent number: 8996036
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for estimating a location of an object within a mobile reference frame. Sensor data is received from an accelerometer associated with an object followed by determining from the sensor data that the mobile reference frame is executing one of a set of predetermined maneuvers. In response to such determination: (1) the sensor data is applied to a mathematical model associated with the executed maneuver, the model trained with previously obtained data from one or more reference accelerometers positioned at known locations within the mobile reference frame and estimating the location of the object by applying the sensor data to the mathematical model; and/or (2) incorporating reference accelerometers in the mobile reference frame and comparing the sensor data with the reference accelerometers and estimating the location of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Southwest Research Institute
    Inventors: John G. Whipple, Theodore R. Wilmes, Brian K. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20130210405
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for estimating a location of an object within a mobile reference frame. Sensor data is received from an accelerometer associated with an object followed by determining from the sensor data that the mobile reference frame is executing one of a set of pre-determined maneuvers. In response to such determination: (1) the sensor data is applied to a mathematical model associated with the executed maneuver, the model trained with previously obtained data from one or more reference accelerometers positioned at known locations within the mobile reference frame and estimating the location of the object by applying the sensor data to the mathematical model; and/or (2) incorporating reference accelerometers in the mobile reference frame and comparing the sensor data with the reference accelerometers and estimating the location of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Southwest Research Institute
    Inventors: John G. WHIPPLE, Theodore R. WILMES, Brian K. ANDERSON
  • Patent number: 7472914
    Abstract: A vehicle suspension system for use with a vehicle includes a first hydraulic cylinder, a second hydraulic cylinder, and a fluid circuit. The first hydraulic cylinder and the second hydraulic cylinder each include an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The fluid circuit is hydraulically coupled to the first hydraulic cylinder and the second hydraulic cylinder and includes a valve that is movable between a first position and a second position. When the valve is in the first position, the upper and lower chambers of each hydraulic cylinder are hydraulically coupled to the opposite chamber of the other cylinder. When the valve is in the second position, the upper chamber of each hydraulic cylinder is coupled to the lower chamber of the same cylinder. The valve is configured to move between the first position and the second position in response to manual input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Inventors: Brian K. Anderson, Jesse Knoble, Jesse Gander
  • Patent number: 7258194
    Abstract: A vehicle steering system includes a steering input device, a front steering subsystem, a rear steering subsystem, a first force transmission route, a steering control mechanism, a second force transmission route, and a third force transmission route. The front steering subsystem is coupled to front motive members to steer the front motive members based upon movement of a front steering subsystem input shaft. The rear steering subsystem is coupled to rear motive members to steer the rear motive members based upon movement of a rear steering subsystem input shaft. The first force transmission route extends from the steering input device to the front steering subsystem input shaft, wherein force is transmitted from the input device to the front steering subsystem input shaft to steer the front motive members. The steering control mechanism has a movable input member and a movable output member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
    Inventors: Eric E. Braun, Martin J. Schimke, Brian K. Anderson, Jesse D. Gander
  • Patent number: 7073620
    Abstract: The vehicle steering system includes front vehicle motive members, rear vehicle motive members, a steering input device, a front steering subsystem, a rear steering subsystem and a rear steering control mechanism. The front steering subsystem is operably coupled to the steering input device and coupled to the front motive members to steer the front motive members. The rear steering subsystem is coupled to the rear motive members to steer the rear motive members. The rear steering control mechanism includes a movable input member coupled to the steering input device so as to move in response to input from the device and a movable output member coupled to the rear steering subsystem. The rear steering subsystem adjusts steering of the rear motive members in response to movement of the output member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
    Inventors: Eric E. Braun, Martin J. Schimke, Brian K. Anderson, Jesse D. Gander
  • Patent number: 6976688
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for use with a mounting surface includes an arm, a pin, a pair of clamping blocks and a fastener. The arm has a cylindrical bore at one end. The pin extends through the bore. Each block of the pair of clamping blocks includes a central opening and is circumferentially discontinuous about the central opening. Each clamping block further includes a slot defined by portions of the block. The slot is dimensioned to allow the pin to pass through the slot when the block is in an unclamped position and to tightly grip the pin when the block is in a clamped position. The fasteners extend across the slots and are configured to engage the mounting surface to mount the blocks to the mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
    Inventors: David W. Archer, Brian K. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20040245039
    Abstract: The vehicle steering system includes front vehicle motive members, rear vehicle motive members, a steering input device, a front steering subsystem, a rear steering subsystem and a rear steering control mechanism. The front steering subsystem is operably coupled to the steering input device and coupled to the front motive members to steer the front motive members. The rear steering subsystem is coupled to the rear motive members to steer the rear motive members. The rear steering control mechanism includes a movable input member coupled to the steering input device so as to move in response to input from the device and a movable output-member coupled to the rear steering subsystem. The rear steering subsystem adjusts steering of the rear motive members in response to movement of the output member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Applicant: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
    Inventors: Eric E. Braun, Martin J. Schimke, Brian K. Anderson, Jesse D. Gander
  • Patent number: 6764085
    Abstract: A spring guide for maintaining the alignment of a vehicle's suspension coil spring and for reducing the tendency for such springs to buckle. The spring guide is a smooth tube which fits into and slides in an elastomeric bushing mounted to the top bearing plate of a coil spring assembly. The lower end of the spring guide is threaded into the pivoting support for the lower end of the spring. The guide ensures that the ends of the spring are aligned with respect to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
    Inventor: Brian K. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6561718
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for a rotating arm, such as a control arm of an independent suspension. The mounting assembly includes a pin which passes through a cylindrical bore in one end of the arm. The pin is gripped at each end by a clamping block. Each block has a main pin-gripping opening for one end of the pin, and the opening has an initial size which allows the end of the pin to pass easily through the opening. However, when the clamping block is tightened, such as by mounting the block to a support, the opening is made smaller so as to grip the end of the pin. The arrangement allows easy removal of the pin and therefore easy replacement of the control arm of a vehicle suspension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
    Inventors: David W. Archer, Brian K. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6516914
    Abstract: An integrated assembly for large vehicles including independent suspension components, supporting side plates and axle and frame components. Each of the side plates is a weldment in which the main part is a series of metal plates formed by bending a single sheet. Pockets are formed on the outside surfaces of the side plates. The pockets support the upper ends of suspension components, i.e., a coil spring, a shock absorber and a jounce bumper, while the lower ends of the suspension components are carried by a lower control arm. The half-shafts of each axle, extend through the side plates which are carried by two C-shaped main frame members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
    Inventors: Gordon K. Andersen, Brian K. Anderson, Christopher K. Yakes, Jon J. Morrow
  • Patent number: 6105984
    Abstract: A modular independent coil spring suspension for steerable/non-steerable wheel assemblies and driven/non-driven axles having a single coil spring with a low spring rate secured (a) to the lower of two vertically spaced control arms which connect the chassis to wheel assembly on one end, and (b) to the chassis at an upper location approximately level with a tire of the wheel assembly at the other end which provides maximum wheel travel, decreased rearward thrust, and tire/ground mobility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
    Inventors: Geoffrey W. Schmitz, Brian K. Anderson, David W. Archer, Daniel J. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 5820150
    Abstract: A modular independent coil spring suspension for steerable and non-steerable wheel assemblies and driven and non-driven axles. The suspension is of the general type in which each wheel has an upper and a lower control arm, and a single coil spring secured between the lower of the two control arms and the chassis. The upper and lower control arms each have inner ends split into two segments, each of which is connected to the vehicle frame by a special bushing assembly. The suspension has a novel upper control arm which is split into two segments, each segment being bent to accommodate an edge of the frame of the vehicle, thereby allowing the frame of the vehicle to be mounted lower with respect to the wheel assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
    Inventors: David W. Archer, Brian K. Anderson, Eric E. Braun, James L. Steiner, Donald H. Verhoff
  • Patent number: 5538274
    Abstract: A modular independent coil spring suspension for steerable/non-steerable wheel assemblies and driven/non-driven axles having a single coil spring with a low spring rate secured (a) to the lower of two vertically spaced control arms which connect the chassis to the wheel assembly on one end, and (b) to the chassis at an upper location approximately level with a tire of the wheel assembly at the other end which provides maximum wheel travel, decreased rearward thrust, and tire/ground mobility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
    Inventors: Geoffrey W. Schmitz, Brian K. Anderson, David W. Archer, Daniel J. Schmidt