Patents by Inventor Brian Keith Roper

Brian Keith Roper 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: 20260126202
    Abstract: A system or method utilizes one or more outside sensors to measure one or more outside air parameters, and optionally one or more inside sensors to measure inside air parameters. A processor is configured to at least partially control the operation of an air cleaner based on at least one of the one or more outside air parameters, or a comparison of at least one of the one or more outside air parameters to at least of one of the one or more inside air parameters. The system and method may use artificial intelligence to provide additional information to the controller to assist in controlling the air cleaner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2025
    Publication date: May 7, 2026
    Applicant: IONaer International Arizona, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy M. Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
  • Patent number: 12571304
    Abstract: A system includes a surface device, preferably positioned on a surface, a downhole device, and a wireline communications system. A downlink communication between the surface device and the downhole device occurs via Hopped Frequency Shift Keying (HFSK) voltage-modulated signals. An optional uplink communication between the downhole device and the surface device may occur via Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) current-modulated signals. The downhole device may comprise an addressable switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: Acuity Technical Designs, LLC
    Inventors: Roger Jackson, Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
  • Patent number: 12379124
    Abstract: A system or method utilizes one or more outside sensors to measure one or more outside air parameters, and optionally one or more inside sensors to measure inside air parameters. A processor is configured to at least partially control the operation of an air cleaner based on at least one of the one or more outside air paraments, or a comparison of at least one of the one or more outside air parameters to at least of one of the one or more inside air parameters. The system and method may use artificial intelligence to provide additional information to the controller to assist in controlling the air cleaner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: IONaer International Arizona, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy M. Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
  • Publication number: 20250123013
    Abstract: An air ionization unit is provided to ionize air to remove particulates and to release cleaned air. Air moves into the air ionization unit where it may be first filtered by an air intake filter. The air is moved, preferably by a fan, into contact with an ion generator, where the air is ionized. One or more (such as two) other fans may be used to provide airflow to (1) at least partially remove ions emanating from the air that has been exposed to the ion generator, and (2) to push the cleaned air through one or more ozone filters and out of the air ionization unit. The air ionization unit may also include an outgoing air filter, and one or more doors to access the air intake filter and/or the air ionization unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Applicant: IONaer International Arizona, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
  • Patent number: 12173927
    Abstract: An air ionization unit is provided to ionize air to remove particulates and to release cleaned air. Air moves into the air ionization unit where it may be first filtered by an air intake filter. The air is moved, preferably by a fan, into contact with an ion generator, where the air is ionized. One or more (such as two) other fans may be used to provide airflow to (1) at least partially remove ions emanating from the air that has been exposed to the ion generator, and (2) to push the cleaned air through one or more ozone filters and out of the air ionization unit. The air ionization unit may also include an outgoing air filter, and one or more doors to access the air intake filter and/or the air ionization unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: IONaer International Arizona, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
  • Patent number: 12140022
    Abstract: A system includes a surface device, preferably positioned on a surface, a downhole device, and a wireline communications system. A downlink communication between the surface device and the downhole device occurs via Hopped Frequency Shift Keying (HFSK) voltage-modulated signals. An optional uplink communication between the downhole device and the surface device may occur via Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) current-modulated signals. The downhole device may comprise an addressable switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Acuity Technical Designs, LLC
    Inventors: Roger Jackson, Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
  • Publication number: 20230266032
    Abstract: A system or method utilizes one or more outside sensors to measure one or more outside air parameters, and optionally one or more inside sensors to measure inside air parameters. A processor is configured to at least partially control the operation of an air cleaner based on at least one of the one or more outside air paraments, or a comparison of at least one of the one or more outside air parameters to at least of one of the one or more inside air parameters. The system and method may use artificial intelligence to provide additional information to the controller to assist in controlling the air cleaner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: IONaer International Arizona, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy M. Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
  • Patent number: 11686195
    Abstract: A system includes a surface device, preferably positioned on a surface, a downhole device, and a wireline communications system. A downlink communication between the surface device and the downhole device occurs via Hopped Frequency Shift Keying (HFSK) voltage-modulated signals. An optional uplink communication between the downhole device and the surface device may occur via Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) current-modulated signals. The downhole device may comprise an addressable switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Acuity Technical Designs, LLC
    Inventors: Roger Jackson, Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
  • Patent number: 11619119
    Abstract: A gun-tube extension has (1) a body portion, (2) a first end configured to connect to an end cap of a gun tube, and (3) a second end configured to be connected to a sub-assembly. The gun-tube extension may rotate either by the operation of gravity on weights or by a motor. The gun-tube extension may include an orientation-detection device, such as an accelerometer, which may be part of an addressable switch. A ground for a gun tube or gun-tube extension may include a bow spring attached to and in electrical communication with the gun tube housing or the gun-tube extension housing. An end cap may include indexing indicia to orient a gun tube to a desired rotational position and/or may be structured to fit different diameter gun tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Integrated Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
  • Publication number: 20220195867
    Abstract: A system includes a surface device, preferably positioned on a surface, a downhole device, and a wireline communications system. A downlink communication between the surface device and the downhole device occurs via Hopped Frequency Shift Keying (HFSK) voltage-modulated signals. An optional uplink communication between the downhole device and the surface device may occur via Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) current-modulated signals. The downhole device may comprise an addressable switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: Integrated Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Jackson, Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
  • Publication number: 20210332996
    Abstract: An air ionization unit is provided to ionize air to remove particulates and to release cleaned air. Air moves into the air ionization unit where it may be first filtered by an air intake filter. The air is moved, preferably by a fan, into contact with an ion generator, where the air is ionized. One or more (such as two) other fans may be used to provide airflow to (1) at least partially remove ions emanating from the air that has been exposed to the ion generator, and (2) to push the cleaned air through one or more ozone filters and out of the air ionization unit. The air ionization unit may also include an outgoing air filter, and one or more doors to access the air intake filter and/or the air ionization unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: IONaer International Arizona, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
  • Patent number: 10406476
    Abstract: Ionization systems configured with a catalyst-bearing sleeve provide improved filtration while filtering ozone. Modular configurations provide for serviceability and replaceability. System controls may be used to monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors and adjust an ionization level accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: IONaer International Arizona, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd Kenneth Roper
  • Patent number: 10363332
    Abstract: Ionization systems configured with a catalyst-bearing sleeve provide improved filtration while keeping ozone levels within acceptable limits. Modular configurations provide for serviceability and replaceability. System controls monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors and adjust an ionization level accordingly for optimal performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: IONaer International Arizona, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd Kenneth Roper
  • Patent number: 10363522
    Abstract: Ionization systems configured with a catalyst-bearing sleeve provide improved filtration while keeping ozone levels within acceptable limits. Modular configurations provide for serviceability and replaceability. System controls monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors and adjust an ionization level accordingly for optimal performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: IONaer International Arizona, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd Kenneth Roper
  • Patent number: 10357586
    Abstract: Ionization systems configured with a catalyst-bearing sleeve provide improved filtration while keeping ozone levels within acceptable limits. Modular configurations provide for serviceability and replaceability. System controls monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors and adjust an ionization level accordingly for optimal performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: IONaer International Arizona, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd Kenneth Roper
  • Patent number: 10350541
    Abstract: Ionization systems configured with a catalyst-bearing sleeve provide improved filtration while filtering ozone. Modular configurations provide for serviceability and replaceability. System controls may be used to monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors and adjust an ionization level accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: IONaer International Arizona, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd Kenneth Roper
  • Publication number: 20180193508
    Abstract: Ionization systems configured with a catalyst-bearing sleeve provide improved filtration while keeping ozone levels within acceptable limits. Modular configurations provide for serviceability and replaceability. System controls monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors and adjust an ionization level accordingly for optimal performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd Kenneth Roper
  • Publication number: 20180193509
    Abstract: Ionization systems configured with a catalyst-bearing sleeve provide improved filtration while keeping ozone levels within acceptable limits. Modular configurations provide for serviceability and replaceability. System controls monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors and adjust an ionization level accordingly for optimal performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd Kenneth Roper
  • Publication number: 20180193794
    Abstract: Ionization systems configured with a catalyst-bearing sleeve provide improved filtration while keeping ozone levels within acceptable limits. Modular configurations provide for serviceability and replaceability. System controls monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors and adjust an ionization level accordingly for optimal performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd Kenneth Roper
  • Patent number: 9976775
    Abstract: This invention relates primarily to an electric heater based tankless water heater, though some aspects may also apply to a natural gas or other fuel based tankless water heater. In particular aspects relating to “smart” communication and coordination of the tankless water heater with other devices, which may be electrically powered or powered by other fuels, may also apply to non-electric flow through fluid heating systems. The subject tankless water heater invention incorporates several aspects relating to energy and construction efficiency which will be detailed further. These include both physical aspects, such as coatings, tubing and heater element design, and electrical aspects, such as power control for individual heater elements, which can make the tankless water heater more compact and more efficient in operation, with reduced instantaneous and long term load on electrical supply systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: BOLLENTE COMPANIES INC.
    Inventors: Micheal D. Stebbins, Steve Lurcott, Todd Kenneth Roper, Larry Martin, Brian Keith Roper