Patents by Inventor Brian Lee Duncan
Brian Lee Duncan 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: 10505325Abstract: A rack power distribution unit is provided having one or more outlet modules. Each outlet module includes a body having a plurality of outlet openings. A plurality of outlets are configured to be inserted into, and retained within, the plurality of outlet openings. An outlet board is configured to be coupled to, and distribute power to, the plurality of outlets. A control board configured to be coupled to, and distribute power to, the outlet board, where the outlet board is configured to be coupled to a first outlet of a first type and a second outlet of a second type.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Lee Duncan, Martin Guy Fiacco
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Publication number: 20190115705Abstract: A rack power distribution unit is provided having one or more outlet modules. Each outlet module includes a body having a plurality of outlet openings. A plurality of outlets are configured to be inserted into, and retained within, the plurality of outlet openings. An outlet board is configured to be coupled to, and distribute power to, the plurality of outlets. A control board configured to be coupled to, and distribute power to, the outlet board, where the outlet board is configured to be coupled to a first outlet of a first type and a second outlet of a second type.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: Brian Lee Duncan, Martin Guy Fiacco
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Patent number: 9806438Abstract: An electronic device includes a chassis, a first outlet provided in the chassis, and a power source coupled to the first outlet. The first outlet has a first ground terminal. The device further includes a ground bracket configured to connect first ground terminal of the first outlet to the chassis to ground the first outlet. The electronic device further may include a second outlet provided in the chassis and spaced from the first outlet. The second outlet is coupled to the power source, and has a second ground terminal. The ground bracket is configured to connect the first ground terminal of the first outlet to the second ground terminal of the second outlet and to the chassis. A method of grounding outlets of the electronic device is further disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2014Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Lee Duncan, Daniel J. Rohr
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Publication number: 20170125923Abstract: An electronic device includes a chassis, a first outlet provided in the chassis, and a power source coupled to the first outlet. The first outlet has a first ground terminal. The device further includes a ground bracket configured to connect first ground terminal of the first outlet to the chassis to ground the first outlet. The electronic device further may include a second outlet provided in the chassis and spaced from the first outlet. The second outlet is coupled to the power source, and has a second ground terminal. The ground bracket is configured to connect the first ground terminal of the first outlet to the second ground terminal of the second outlet and to the chassis. A method of grounding outlets of the electronic device is further disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2014Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Brian Lee Duncan, Daniel J. Rohr
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Patent number: 8548625Abstract: An optical vend sensing system for use in vending machines employs a row of light emitters on one side of a region through which a vend product passes during delivery and a row of light detectors on the opposite side. Each detector is substantially aligned with a corresponding one of the emitters, and is capable of receiving light from any of more than one of the emitters when that emitter is activated. The emitters are individually activated in sequential, round-robin fashion and multiple detectors are monitored for each emitter when activated. Interruption of detectible beams between an activated emitter and one of the multiple emitters monitored for the activated emitter. Power applied to an activated emitter is calibrated in steps to a minimum level sufficient to ensure detection by all monitored detectors of light emitted by an activated emitter, plus a safety margin.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2007Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Crane Merchandising Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Boyd Whitten, William Edwin Booth, Paul Kevin Griner, Brian Lee Duncan
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Publication number: 20120012603Abstract: The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the delivery path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: David B. Whitten, William Edwin Booth, Paul Kevin Griner, Brian Lee Duncan
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Patent number: 8046100Abstract: The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the delivery path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2007Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Crane Merchandising Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Boyd Whitten, William Edwin Booth, Paul Kevin Griner, Brian Lee Duncan
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Patent number: 7980418Abstract: The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the delivery path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Crane Merchandising Systems, Inc.Inventors: David B. Whitten, William Edwin Booth, Paul Kevin Griner, Brian Lee Duncan
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Patent number: 7787988Abstract: The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the deliver path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Crane Merchandising Systems, Inc.Inventors: David B. Whitten, William Edwin Booth, Paul Kevin Griner, Brian Lee Duncan
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Publication number: 20080128449Abstract: The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the deliver path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: David B. Whitten, William Edwin Booth, Paul Kevin Griner, Brian Lee Duncan
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Patent number: 7286901Abstract: The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the delivery path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2002Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Crane Co.Inventors: David B. Whitten, William Edwin Booth, Paul Kevin Griner, Brian Lee Duncan
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Patent number: 7191034Abstract: The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the delivery path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2004Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Assignee: Crane Co.Inventors: David Boyd Whitten, William Edwin Booth, Paul Kevin Griner, Brian Lee Duncan
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Publication number: 20040172334Abstract: The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the delivery path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2004Publication date: September 2, 2004Inventors: David Boyd Whitten, William Edwin Booth, Paul Kevin Griner, Brian Lee Duncan
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Patent number: 6732014Abstract: The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the delivery path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2001Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Crane Co.Inventors: David Boyd Whitten, William Edwin Booth, Paul Kevin Griner, Brian Lee Duncan
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Publication number: 20020195458Abstract: The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the delivery path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2002Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventors: David B. Whitten, William Edwin Booth, Paul Kevin Griner, Brian Lee Duncan
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Publication number: 20020117509Abstract: The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the delivery path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2001Publication date: August 29, 2002Inventors: David Boyd Whitten, William Edwin Booth, Paul Kevin Griner, Brian Lee Duncan