Patents by Inventor Brian McElroy

Brian McElroy 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: 11989776
    Abstract: A method for asset evaluation and funding includes receiving, in a server, a request from a client device to access a digital item associated with an asset. The method also includes collecting a personal information of a user associated with the asset, assessing a status of the user based on the personal information, and collecting a historical information associated with similar users and similar assets. The method includes searching for values of the asset in a network, determining attributes of the digital item based on the value of the asset, the status of the user, and the historical information, and generating documents for the user, wherein collecting a personal information associated with the user comprises searching for a first information from a third party database, and requesting a second information from the user. A system and a non-transitory, computer-readable medium storing instruction to perform the above method are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Lee Hepp, Karun Khanna, Upendra Narayan Agashe, Rohith Gorur, Debajyoti Bhattacharyya, William Jeffrey Adams, Ryan A. McElroy
  • Publication number: 20240034576
    Abstract: A docking plate apparatus is provided for motorized floor conveyor vehicles, such as conveyance tuggers, that is particularly structured to provide tactile feedback at a determined stop position for improved docking and/or stopping placement. The docking plate apparatus has a structure and dimensions to ensure that the motorized floor conveyor vehicle is docked exactly in a determined stop position that is deemed most optimal for interaction with a delivery system. The docking plate apparatus can comprise body, which is a flat panel structure, and a docking aperture that is structured in a portion of the body. The docking aperture receiving at least one wheel of a motorized floor conveyor vehicle to dock the motorized vehicle in a determined stop position for interaction with the delivery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicants: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Ronald Scott Friend, Brian McElroy, Robert Aaron Allex, David A. Britton, Billy D. Dooley
  • Publication number: 20230382479
    Abstract: Systems and methods of lifting and installing a fuel tank on a vehicle are provided. In particular, a lifting apparatus may (1) receive fasteners and fuel tank bands prior to lifting, the fasteners secured/extended through fastener openings of the fuel tank bands; (2) lift, in a first lifting stage, the received fuel tank bands to a ground-facing surface of a fuel tank (the fuel tank may be resting on a pedestal or a similar support structure) such that the fuel tank bands cradle the fuel tank; and (3) lift, in a second lifting stage, the received fuel tank bands and the cradled fuel tank to the underside of a vehicle for installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicants: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Ronald Scott Friend, Robert Aaron Allex, Brian McElroy, David L. Brock, Christopher L. Rexroat
  • Publication number: 20230382478
    Abstract: A fuel tank mounting system for allowing mounting of a fuel tank to a vehicle during assembly of the vehicle. A movable base moves along tracks on an assembly line and supports a fuel tank adjacent to a vehicle. Movable fastener drivers move to align with corresponding fastener apertures on the vehicle and drive fasteners to attach the fuel tank to the vehicle. Because the fastener drivers are movable, the system may be reconfigured to mount different fuel tanks to different vehicles needing differently aligned and/or differently angled fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Ronald Scott Friend, Brian McElroy, Robert A Allex, Christopher L Rexroat, David L Brock
  • Patent number: 11796018
    Abstract: A vehicle wheel torque brace for inhibiting rotation of a vehicle wheel includes a brace body including a relatively thick stopper portion and a relatively thin wedge portion that is stepped down in thickness relative to the wedge portion. The wedge portion decreases in thickness from one side of the brace body to an opposite side of the brace body. A contact pad is carried by the wedge portion. The contact pad and wedge portion are shaped and sized to be wedged between a tire of the vehicle wheel and a strut assembly to inhibit rotation of the vehicle wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Scott Friend, Robert Aaron Allex, Brian McElroy, David A. Britton, Billy D. Dooley
  • Publication number: 20230323924
    Abstract: A vehicle wheel torque brace for inhibiting rotation of a vehicle wheel includes a brace body including a relatively thick stopper portion and a relatively thin wedge portion that is stepped down in thickness relative to the wedge portion. The wedge portion decreases in thickness from one side of the brace body to an opposite side of the brace body. A contact pad is carried by the wedge portion. The contact pad and wedge portion are shaped and sized to be wedged between a tire of the vehicle wheel and a strut assembly to inhibit rotation of the vehicle wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Scott Friend, Robert Aaron Allex, Brian McElroy, David A. Britton, Billy D. Dooley
  • Patent number: 11643054
    Abstract: A vehicle moving device for moving a vehicle from a first location to a second location includes a frame having a first end and a second end. A driving wheel is coupled to the first end of the frame and configured to contact a vehicle wheel at a first wheel location. A holding arm is coupled to the second end of the frame opposite the driving wheel and configured to contact the vehicle wheel at a second wheel location. The holding arm holds the vehicle wheel in contact with the driving wheel as the driving wheel rotates the vehicle wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Scott Friend, Robert Aaron Allex, Brian McElroy
  • Publication number: 20230103034
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a transaction processing method, comprising: preprocessing at least one first-type transaction object information; transmitting the first-type transaction object information after being preprocessed to a first processing region for processing based on a first-type operation instruction; transmitting the first-type transaction object information after being processed based on the first-type operation instruction in the first processing region to a second processing region for processing based on a second-type operation instruction and/or a fourth-type operation instruction; and transmitting a second-type transaction object information obtained based on the first-type transaction object information to a third processing region for processing based on a third-type operation instruction and/or a fifth-type operation instruction. The present disclosure further provides a transaction processing system, an electronic device, and a readable storage medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: GAOLIN WU, LAU SARA LING, Chengwei Mo, Brian McElroy
  • Patent number: 11352209
    Abstract: A rear suspension member (RSM) transfer assembly for transferring an RSM from a sub-assembly line to a main assembly line includes a first RSM lifter, an RSM buffer, and a second RSM lifter. The first RSM lifter is configured to travel laterally between the sub-assembly line and the main assembly line. The first RSM lifter includes a lifting body and a rotatable arm configured to retrieve the RSM from the sub-assembly line and transport the RSM to the main assembly line. The RSM buffer is configured to receive the RSM from the first RSM lifter and transport the RSM through a plurality of resting positions. The second RSM lifter is configured to receive the RSM from the RSM buffer and raise the RSM into position for installation on a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Scott Friend, Robert Aaron Allex, Brian McElroy
  • Patent number: 11286142
    Abstract: A fuel tank lifting apparatus includes a first lifting apparatus including a first lifting base and a second lifting base that is connected to the first lifting base by a first actuator. A positioning mount is fixedly mounted to the second lifting base. The positioning mount is configured to support a fuel tank thereon. A powered fastening gun is fixedly mounted to the first lifting base. The first actuator raises and lowers the second lifting base relative to the first lifting base. A second lifting apparatus comprising a second actuator that raises and lowers the first lifting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Scott Friend, Robert Aaron Allex, Brian McElroy
  • Patent number: 11180121
    Abstract: A terminal tractor includes a cabin and a parking brake system including a parking brake handle located in the cabin for activating a wheel brake. The parking brake handle has a lowered position where the wheel brake is disengaged and a raised position where the wheel brake is engaged. A parking brake setting device is located in the cabin that is configured to be located beneath a head of the parking brake handle with the parking brake handle in the raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Scott Friend, Robert Aaron Allex, Brian McElroy, William T. Smith, David A. Britton
  • Publication number: 20210094808
    Abstract: A fuel tank lifting apparatus includes a first lifting apparatus including a first lifting base and a second lifting base that is connected to the first lifting base by a first actuator. A positioning mount is fixedly mounted to the second lifting base. The positioning mount is configured to support a fuel tank thereon. A powered fastening gun is fixedly mounted to the first lifting base. The first actuator raises and lowers the second lifting base relative to the first lifting base. A second lifting apparatus comprising a second actuator that raises and lowers the first lifting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Scott Friend, Robert Aaron Allex, Brian McElroy
  • Patent number: 10926743
    Abstract: A shock absorber support device for supporting a shock absorber coupled to a rear suspension member (RSM), the shock absorber support device including an elongated body extending between a first end and a second end. A shock absorber hooking portion is coupled to the first end, where the shock absorber hooking portion is configured to releasably engage a cylinder of a shock absorber. An RSM frame hooking portion is coupled to the second end, where the RSM frame hooking portion is configured to releasably engage a portion of an RSM frame assembly. Engagement of both the shock absorber and the portion of an RSM frame assembly prevents the shock absorber from moving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald Scott Friend, Robert Aaron Allex, Brian McElroy
  • Publication number: 20210024043
    Abstract: A terminal tractor includes a cabin and a parking brake system including a parking brake handle located in the cabin for activating a wheel brake. The parking brake handle has a lowered position where the wheel brake is disengaged and a raised position where the wheel brake is engaged. A parking brake setting device is located in the cabin that is configured to be located beneath a head of the parking brake handle with the parking brake handle in the raised position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Scott Friend, Robert Aaron Allex, Brian McElroy, William T. Smith, David A. Britton
  • Publication number: 20200407163
    Abstract: A rear suspension member (RSM) transfer assembly for transferring an RSM from a sub-assembly line to a main assembly line includes a first RSM lifter, an RSM buffer, and a second RSM lifter. The first RSM lifter is configured to travel laterally between the sub-assembly line and the main assembly line. The first RSM lifter includes a lifting body and a rotatable arm configured to retrieve the RSM from the sub-assembly line and transport the RSM to the main assembly line. The RSM buffer is configured to receive the RSM from the first RSM lifter and transport the RSM through a plurality of resting positions. The second RSM lifter is configured to receive the RSM from the RSM buffer and raise the RSM into position for installation on a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Scott Friend, Robert Aaron Allex, Brian McElroy
  • Patent number: 10870542
    Abstract: An independently-driven platform used in vehicle assembly includes a side frame and a manually-initiated synchronizing apparatus mounted to the side frame. The manually-initiated synchronizing apparatus includes a linear actuator including a cylinder portion mounted to the side frame and a rod portion that extends and retracts from the cylinder portion. A conveying platform engagement member has a front that faces a conveying direction when synchronizing with a synchronization tab of a conveying platform, a rear that faces an upstream direction and a top connected to the rod portion of the manually-initiated synchronizing apparatus. The conveying platform engagement member has a notch in the rear that is configured to engage the synchronization tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Scott Friend, Brian McElroy, Robert Aaron Allex
  • Publication number: 20200324742
    Abstract: A shock absorber support device for supporting a shock absorber coupled to a rear suspension member (RSM), the shock absorber support device including an elongated body extending between a first end and a second end. A shock absorber hooking portion is coupled to the first end, where the shock absorber hooking portion is configured to releasably engage a cylinder of a shock absorber. An RSM frame hooking portion is coupled to the second end, where the RSM frame hooking portion is configured to releasably engage a portion of an RSM frame assembly. Engagement of both the shock absorber and the portion of an RSM frame assembly prevents the shock absorber from moving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Scott Friend, Robert Aaron Allex, Brian McElroy
  • Publication number: 20200298806
    Abstract: A vehicle moving device for moving a vehicle from a first location to a second location includes a frame having a first end and a second end. A driving wheel is coupled to the first end of the frame and configured to contact a vehicle wheel at a first wheel location. A holding arm is coupled to the second end of the frame opposite the driving wheel and configured to contact the vehicle wheel at a second wheel location. The holding arm holds the vehicle wheel in contact with the driving wheel as the driving wheel rotates the vehicle wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Scott Friend, Robert Aaron Allex, Brian McElroy
  • Publication number: 20020098179
    Abstract: This invention relates, inter alia, to methods of treating pathophysiological conditions involving neutrophils, comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment a combination therapy comprising at least one Neutrophil Inhibitory Factor (NIF) and at least one other agent that protects neurons from toxic insult, inhibits the inflammatory reaction after brain damage or promotes cerebral reperfusion (i.e. neuroprotective or thrombolytic/fibrinolytic agents), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: Christopher John Brearley, Paul Butler, Suresh Babubhai Chahwala, Michael Chopp, Michael Krams, Michael Looby, Fiona MacIntyre, Andrew Brian McElroy, Aileen Dorothy McHarg
  • Patent number: 6417203
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): are antithrombotic agents, having utility in a variety of therapeutic areas including the prevention and/or treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after surgery, major medical illness, paralysis, malignancy, prolonged immobilisation trauma, application of lower limb plaster casts, or fractures of the lower limbs or pelvis; recurrent DVT; DVT during pregnancy when there is a previous history thereof; reocclusion following thrombolytic therapy; chronic arterial obstruction; peripheral vascular disease; acute myocardial infarction; unstable angina; atrial fibrillation; thrombotic stroke; transient ischaemic attacks; disseminated intravascular coagulation; coagulation in extra-corporeal circuits; occlusion of arterio-venous shunts and blood vessel grafts (including coronary artery by-pass grafts); and restenosis and occlusion following angioplasty.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Julian Blagg, Alan Daniel Brown, Elisabeth Colette Louise Gautier, Julian Duncan Smith, Andrew Brian McElroy