Patents by Inventor Brian Morgan
Brian Morgan 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: 11968923Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for monitoring soil properties and applying fertilizer during a planting operation. Various sensors are disposed in ground engaging components for monitoring soil properties. The ground engaging components may have structure for opening a side trench in the sidewalls of the seed trench and may include liquid application conduits for injecting liquid into the sidewalls of the resulting side trenches.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Precision Planting LLCInventors: Jason Stoller, Justin Koch, Brian McMahon, Derek Sauder, Ian Radtke, Michael Strnad, Dale Koch, Matthew Morgan, Tracy Leman, Paul Wildermuth
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Patent number: 11952967Abstract: Various embodiments of a vortex hybrid motor are described herein. In some embodiments, the vortex hybrid motor may include a housing with a solid propellant positioned within the housing, and an injector ring positioned at a proximal end of the housing. The injector ring can include a plurality of angled injector units each including a first injector and a second injector angled towards an impingement point. A first fluid stream of a liquid propellant dispensed from the first injector can collide with a second fluid stream of the liquid propellant dispensed from the second injector to atomize the liquid propellant and form a spray fan formation. At least one of the first injector and the second injector can be positioned at an injection angle relative to the sidewall to create a swirl flow of the atomized injector fluid.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Sierra Space CorporationInventors: Brian Richard Pomeroy, Martin John Chiaverini, Jesse Morgan Warrick, William Zach Hallum, Nicholas Ryan Walker
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Patent number: 11939566Abstract: A system and method for growing and maintaining biological material including producing a protein associated with the tissue, selecting cells associated with the tissue, expanding the cells, creating at least one tissue bio-ink including the expanded cells, printing the at least one tissue bio-ink in at least one tissue growth medium mixture, growing the tissue from the printed at least one tissue bio-ink, and maintaining viability of the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Christopher C. Langenfeld, David D. B. Cannan, Dirk A. van der Merwe, Dean Kamen, Jason A. Demers, Frederick Morgan, Timothy D. Moreau, Brian D. Tracey, Matthew Ware, Richard J. Lanigan, Michael A. Baker, David Blumberg, Jr., Richard E. Gautney, Derek G. Kane, Dane Fawkes, Thomas J. Bollenbach, Michael C. Tilley, Stuart A. Jacobson, John F. Mannisto
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Patent number: 11935756Abstract: A method for patterning a layer increases the density of features formed over an initial patterning layer using a series of self-aligned spacers. A layer to be etched is provided, then an initial sacrificial patterning layer, for example formed using optical lithography, is formed over the layer to be etched. Depending on the embodiment, the patterning layer may be trimmed, then a series of spacer layers formed and etched. The number of spacer layers and their target dimensions depends on the desired increase in feature density. An in-process semiconductor device and electronic system is also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Inventors: Baosuo Zhou, Mirzafer K. Abatchev, Ardavan Niroomand, Paul A. Morgan, Shuang Meng, Joseph Neil Greeley, Brian J. Coppa
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Publication number: 20230332834Abstract: The disclosure relates to a machine for thermal treatment of bulk material, comprising, a stationary furnace which presents a support structure, and a plurality of pallet cars traveling through the furnace, said plurality of pallet cars together defining, at a lateral side thereof, a common engagement surface which extends through the furnace, wherein a gap is defined between the support structure of the furnace and the common engagement surface, said gap having a gap length, the machine further comprising: a sealing system comprising: one or more drop bars, wherein each drop bar of the one or more drop bars includes a brush arranged on the drop bar such that the brush is configured to be in engagement with the common engagement surface such that the one or more drop bars covers the gap over at least parts of the gap length.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: Metso Outotec USA Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Pancher, Neil R. Dock, Brian Morgan, David Koerber, Andrew Wisner
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Publication number: 20230265151Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having activity at both the human glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors. The present invention also relates to compounds having an extended duration of action at each of these receptors. Furthermore, the present invention relates to compounds that may be administered orally. These compounds may be useful in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (“T2DM”). These compounds may be useful in the treatment of obesity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2021Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Jorge ALSINA-FERNANDEZ, Robert Andrew BROWN, Robert Chadwick CUMMINS, Mohamed Elsayed Hamed ELSAYED, Andrea Renee GEISER, Xianyin LAI, Hongchang QU, Brian Morgan WATSON
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Patent number: 11709019Abstract: The disclosure relates to a machine for thermal treatment of bulk material, comprising, a stationary furnace which presents a support structure, and a plurality of pallet cars traveling through the furnace, said plurality of pallet cars together defining, at a lateral side thereof, a common engagement surface which extends through the furnace, wherein a gap is defined between the support structure of the furnace and the common engagement surface, said gap having a gap length, the machine further comprising: a sealing system comprising: one or more drop bars, wherein each drop bar of the one or more drop bars includes a brush arranged on the drop bar such that the brush is configured to be in engagement with the common engagement surface such that the one or more drop bars covers the gap over at least parts of the gap length.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Metso Minerals Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Pancher, Neil R. Dock, Brian Morgan, David Koerber, Andrew Wisner
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Publication number: 20230159493Abstract: The present invention relates to certain substituted AHR agonist compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and to methods of using the compounds to treat immune-mediated diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2022Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Lacie Marie CHAUVIGNE-HINES, Christian Alexander CLARKE, Douglas Linn GERNERT, Steven James GREEN, Brian Morgan WATSON
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Patent number: 11555601Abstract: There are provided an apparatus for mounting a light source in a light fixture and method of assembly of the apparatus. For example, there is provided an apparatus for mounting a light source in a light fixture. The apparatus includes an adjustable fixture including a rail onto which the light source is disposed. The apparatus further includes a spacer disposed perpendicularly to the rail. The spacer also includes a fixture configured to lock the apparatus in a specified configuration that corresponds to a depth of a frame of the light fixture.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Brian Morgan Spahnie, Xin Wang
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Publication number: 20220128225Abstract: There are provided an apparatus for mounting a light source in a light fixture and method of assembly of the apparatus. For example, there is provided an apparatus for mounting a light source in a light fixture. The apparatus includes an adjustable fixture including a rail onto which the light source is disposed. The apparatus further includes a spacer disposed perpendicularly to the rail. The spacer also includes a fixture configured to lock the apparatus in a specified configuration that corresponds to a depth of a frame of the light fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2019Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Brian Morgan SPAHNIE, Xin WANG
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Publication number: 20220073526Abstract: The invention provides certain difluorocyclohexyl-imidazopyridazinyl-imidazolidinone compounds of formula II as IL-17A inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using a compound of formula II to treat certain symptoms of psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis or multiple sclerosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2020Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: David Andrew Coates, Kwame Frimpong, William Glen Holloway, Brian Spencer Jones, Adam Marc Levinson, Charles Willis Lugar, III, Michael Enrico Richett, Brian Morgan Watson, Michael Edward Woodman
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Patent number: 11208840Abstract: A roll-up door with fall protection preferably includes a door web, a pair of guide tracks, a pair of lower track brackets, a plurality of upper track brackets and a door web roller. The door web includes a plurality of screen web panels and wind bars. Opposing ends of the door web are retained in the pair of guide tracks. A first wind bar is arraigned to be 42 inches off a floor to meet OSHA fall protection standards. The door web includes at least two upper wind bars above the first wind bar and at least one lower wind bar below the first wind bar. The pair of guide tracks are secured to a wall with the pair of lower track brackets and the plurality of upper track brackets. A top of the pair of lower track brackets are located at least 42 inches above the floor.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: GOFF'S ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventor: Brian Morgan
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Publication number: 20210372702Abstract: The disclosure relates to a machine for thermal treatment of bulk material, comprising, a stationary furnace which presents a support structure, and a plurality of pallet cars traveling through the furnace, said plurality of pallet cars together defining, at a lateral side thereof, a common engagement surface which extends through the furnace, wherein a gap is defined between the support structure of the furnace and the common engagement surface, said gap having a gap length, the machine further comprising: a sealing system comprising: one or more drop bars, wherein each drop bar of the one or more drop bars includes a brush arranged on the drop bar such that the brush is configured to be in engagement with the common engagement surface such that the one or more drop bars covers the gap over at least parts of the gap length.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Metso Minerals Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Pancher, Neil R. Dock, Brian Morgan, David Koerber, Andrew Wisner
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Publication number: 20210371951Abstract: The disclosure relates to a machine for thermal treatment of bulk material, comprising: a stationary furnace which presents a support structure, and a plurality of pallet cars traveling through the furnace, said plurality of pallet cars together defining, at a lateral side thereof, a common engagement surface which extends through the furnace, wherein a gap is defined between the support structure of the furnace and the common engagement surface, said gap having a gap length, the machine further comprising: a sealing system comprising a series of leaf members which are partially overlapping, wherein each leaf member of the series of leaf members is connected to the support structure at a first end thereof, and self-biased into engagement with the engagement surface at a second, opposite, end thereof such that the series of leaf members, together, cover the gap over at least part of the gap length.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Metso Minerals Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Pancher, Neil R. Dock, Brian Morgan, David Koerber, Andrew Wisner
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Patent number: 11125412Abstract: A lighting device includes a light emitting diode (LED) that has a main axis of light emission. The lighting device also includes a lens element positioned adjacent the LED. The lens element has a geometry defined by at least partial revolution of a cross-sectional profile around an axis of revolution. The lens element is positioned relative to the LED such that the axis of revolution crosses the main axis of light emission of the LED. The lens element is operative to apply total internal reflection to at least some light rays emitted from the LED.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2015Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Eden Dubuc, Brian Morgan Spahnie
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Patent number: 10973325Abstract: A desk top safety partition preferably includes a sheet frame, a clear flexible sheet and a pair of legs. The sheet frame includes a pair of vertical poles, a pair of horizontal poles and four pole connectors. Each pole connector includes a side hole and a lengthwise bore. The side hole and the lengthwise bore are sized to receive the poles. Two pole connectors are pushed on to each end of a horizontal pole to form a top support and a bottom support. The clear flexible sheet includes pole loops to receive the vertical poles. Each leg preferably includes a leg pole and three pole connectors. A bottom of the vertical poles are inserted into pole connectors of the pair of legs. A C-shaped safety partition includes three sheet frames, three clear flexible sheets, a plurality of pole connectors and a plurality of routing clamps.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2020Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: GOFF'S ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventor: Brian Morgan
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Patent number: 10823388Abstract: Provided is a lighting subassembly that includes a printed circuit board having one or more lighting elements thereon and a single through-hole at a center region thereof for air flow, a lens to cover the one or more lighting elements, and an overmold body covering the lighting assembly. The overmold body secures the lens in place and covers a back surface of the printed circuit board opposite the one or more lighting elements and includes a plurality of through-holes corresponding to the through-hole of the printed circuit board. A vent is also included in the lighting subassembly and is disposed adjacent to the through-hole of the printed circuit board in between the overmold body and the printed circuit board, configured to only allow air to flow therethrough such that the through-holes and the vent together create a venting system to allow airflow through the lighting subassembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2019Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Luigi Tavernese, Brian Morgan Spahnie, Robert Spivock
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Publication number: 20200284422Abstract: Provided is a lighting subassembly that includes a printed circuit board having one or more lighting elements thereon and a single through-hole at a center region thereof for air flow, a lens to cover the one or more lighting elements, and an overmold body covering the lighting assembly. The overmold body secures the lens in place and covers a back surface of the printed circuit board opposite the one or more lighting elements and includes a plurality of through-holes corresponding to the through-hole of the printed circuit board. A vent is also included in the lighting subassembly and is disposed adjacent to the through-hole of the printed circuit board in between the overmold body and the printed circuit board, configured to only allow air to flow therethrough such that the through-holes and the vent together create a venting system to allow airflow through the lighting subassembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2019Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Luigi TAVERNESE, Brian Morgan SPAHNIE, Robert SPIVOCK
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Patent number: 10587080Abstract: A connector is provided to be assembled on a first illumination element and configured to be releasably coupled to a mating connector on a second illumination element. The connector includes a connection element comprising a conductor. The conductor comprises a first end coupled to a cable extending through the connection element, and a second end is releasably connected to an end of a mating conductor of the mating connector. A mounting member is configured to secure the connection element to the first illumination element, and a first gap is defined between an internal surface of the mounting member and the external surface of the connection element. A first sealing element is coupled to the mounting member and the connection element; and a second sealing element is coupled to the mounting member and the cable.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2019Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Xin Wang, Brian Morgan Spahnie
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Patent number: 10527266Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a lighting system, the lighting system comprising at least two lighting modules. Each lighting modules includes a plurality of light emitting elements which are electrically coupled to one another. The lighting system further comprises a suspension assembly which is configured for longitudinally attaching to the at least two lighting modules to be arranged as two lighting modules adjacent to each other. The suspension assembly includes a first section configured for attaching to one of the two adjacent lighting modules, and a second section configured for attaching to the other one of the two adjacent lighting modules. The first section and the second section are mechanically connected for adjusting the longitudinal distance between the two adjacent lighting modules.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2018Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Brian Morgan Spahnie, Bill (Xin) Wang