Patents by Inventor Brian Mueller
Brian Mueller 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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Publication number: 20190027953Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring assembly that includes a plurality of line terminals configured to be coupled to a source of AC power. A circuit assembly is coupled to the plurality of line terminals. The circuit assembly includes a control circuit coupled to at least one electro-magnetic coil, the control circuit being configured to provide an electrical drive signal to the at least one electro-magnetic coil in accordance with a predetermined wireless charging regimen. The at least one electro-magnetic coil is configured to propagate a magnetic field in accordance with the electrical drive signal. A wall plate assembly is configured to accommodate the circuit assembly therewithin, the wall plate assembly including a charging interface region configured to accommodate a portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Pass & Seymour, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Rohmer, Brian Mueller, Thomas F. Roy
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Publication number: 20180312745Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for increasing recovery of hydrocarbon compounds from hydrocarbon-containing subterranean fractured rock formations. Novel emulsions and fracturing fluids are provided. The fracturing fluids convert oil-wet rocks to water-wet, yet exhibit a low tendency of composition components to sorb to the rock. The fracturing fluids do not cause formation of emulsions with hydrocarbon compounds within the subterranean fractured rock formations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Linh Do, Brian Mueller, Duy T. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20180292855Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring device that includes a housing assembly having a plurality of terminals at least partially disposed therein, the plurality of terminals being configured to be coupled to an AC power source and at least one electrical load, the plurality of terminals being configured to provide the electrical wiring device with regulated AC power in a device energized state. At least one variable control mechanism is coupled to the housing assembly, the at least one variable control mechanism being configured to regulate power to the at least one electrical load by way of a control knob being user settable between a first adjustment stop and a second adjustment stop. A user accessible calibration button is included. At least one series pass element coupled to the at least one variable control mechanism, the at least one series pass element being configured to provide load power to the at least one electrical load in accordance with a user setting of the control knob.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Applicant: Pass & Seymour, Inc.Inventors: Anthony M. Testani, Brian Mueller
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Patent number: 9996096Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring device that includes a variable control mechanism configured to regulate power to the at least one electrical load by way of a control knob being user settable between a first adjustment stop and a second adjustment stop. A regulation circuit is configured to establish a pre-determined load power setting when the calibration button is actuated when the regulation circuit is in the calibration mode.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2014Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.Inventors: Anthony M. Testani, Brian Mueller
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Publication number: 20180153714Abstract: An abutment system for operatively coupling an implant stem to an exo-prosthesis. The abutment system includes a plurality of interlocking sleeve elements that are operatively coupled to an implant stem positioned within a prepared site of a selected bone. The interlocking sleeve elements of the abutment system are selectively removable and replaceable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2017Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: BRIAN MUELLER HOLT, SUJEE JEYAPALINA, ROY DRAKE BLOEBAUM, KENT NELSON BACHUS
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Patent number: 9948087Abstract: The present invention is directed to a protective device configured to be coupled between an AC power source and an electrical load. A ground continuity monitor is coupled to the ground conductor, the ground continuity monitor being configured to detect a ground discontinuity condition in the ground conductor. A circuit interrupter mechanism is configured to interrupt electrical continuity in a tripped state and establish electrical continuity in a reset state. A self-test circuit is coupled to the ground continuity monitor and configured to perform a simulated ground continuity test that simulates the ground discontinuity condition. The self-test circuit provides a test failure signal when the ground continuity monitor fails to provide an output signal in response to the simulated ground continuity test. The test failure signal is configured to trip the circuit interrupter mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Paul Haines, Kent R. Morgan, Brian Mueller
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Patent number: 9839535Abstract: An abutment system for operatively coupling an implant stem to an exo-prosthesis. The abutment system includes a plurality of interlocking sleeve elements that are operatively coupled to an implant stem positioned within a prepared site of a selected bone. The interlocking sleeve elements of the abutment system are selectively removable and replaceable.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Brian Mueller Holt, Sujee Jeyapalina, Roy Drake Bloebaum, Kent Nelson Bachus
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Publication number: 20170252166Abstract: An implant assembly for a long bone is adapted to support an exo-prosthesis. The assembly includes a stem, a subdermal component and a percutaneous post. The stem has a proximal end that is adapted to be received in a surgically prepared medullary canal of the long bone, and a distal end having a surface that is adapted to promote bone ingrowth. The subdermal component includes a proximal portion that is adapted for attachment to the distal end of the stem, and a fixation surface that is adapted to promote soft tissue fixation. The percutaneous post has a proximal end that is adapted to be attached to the subdermal component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2016Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Kent N. Bachus, Sujee Jeyapalina, James Peter Beck, Roy Bloebaum, Jayant P. Agarwal, Joseph A. Longo, Erik Kubiak, Brian Mueller Holt
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Patent number: 9668889Abstract: An implant system for securing a prosthesis to a selected bone of a subject including a stem and an abutment. The stem includes a porous region that promotes osseointegration of the selected bone following implantation of the stem. The abutment is secured to the stem and is configured for secure attachment to the prosthesis. The stem and the abutment include ultra-low friction and/or highly polished surfaces at select locations that inhibit bio-adhesion.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2012Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: University of Utah Research FoundationInventors: Brian Mueller Holt, Kent N. Bachus, Sujee Jeyapalina, James Peter Beck, Roy Bloebaum
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Publication number: 20170054286Abstract: The present invention is directed to a protective device configured to be coupled between an AC power source and an electrical load. A ground continuity monitor is coupled to the ground conductor, the ground continuity monitor being configured to detect a ground discontinuity condition in the ground conductor. A circuit interrupter mechanism is configured to interrupt electrical continuity in a tripped state and establish electrical continuity in a reset state. A self-test circuit is coupled to the ground continuity monitor and configured to perform a simulated ground continuity test that simulates the ground discontinuity condition. The self-test circuit provides a test failure signal when the ground continuity monitor fails to provide an output signal in response to the simulated ground continuity test. The test failure signal is configured to trip the circuit interrupter mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Joshua Paul Haines, Kent R. Morgan, Brian Mueller
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Publication number: 20170037303Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for delaying crosslinking in injectable compositions for hydraulic fracturing and related applications. The compositions and methods are effective in injectable compositions comprising or substantially excluding dissolved reactive species. The compositions and methods provide delayed crosslinking at high temperatures and pressures, such as those encountered by hydraulic fracturing compositions injected into subterranean environments. Compositions include injectable solutions comprising a competing agent that is the reaction product of a dialdehyde having 2 to 4 carbon atoms with a non-polymeric cis-hydroxyl compound. Also provided are methods of making and using delayed-crosslinking compositions comprising crosslinker compositions containing zirconium complexes and the competing agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Christopher Waller, Kirk E. Wells, Brian Mueller, Trinh Tran, Pablo Munoz
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Publication number: 20170025886Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring assembly that includes a plurality of line terminals configured to be coupled to a source of AC power. A circuit assembly is coupled to the plurality of line terminals. The circuit assembly includes a control circuit coupled to at least one electro-magnetic coil, the control circuit being configured to provide an electrical drive signal to the at least one electro-magnetic coil in accordance with a predetermined wireless charging regimen. The at least one electro-magnetic coil is configured to propagate a magnetic field in accordance with the electrical drive signal. A wall plate assembly is configured to accommodate the circuit assembly therewithin, the wall plate assembly including a charging interface region configured to accommodate a portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: Pass & Seymour, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Rohmer, Brian Mueller, Thomas F. Roy
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Patent number: 9433505Abstract: An implant assembly for a long bone is adapted to support an exo-prosthesis. The assembly includes a stem, a subdermal component and a percutaneous post. The stem has a proximal end that is adapted to be received in a surgically prepared medullary canal of the long bone, and a distal end having a surface that is adapted to promote bone ingrowth. The subdermal component includes a proximal portion that is adapted for attachment to the distal end of the stem, and a fixation surface that is adapted to promote soft tissue fixation. The percutaneous post has a proximal end that is adapted to be attached to the subdermal component.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Inventors: Kent N. Bachus, Sujee Jeyapalina, James Peter Beck, Roy Bloebaum, Jayant P. Agarwal, Joseph A. Longo, Erik Kubiak, Brian Mueller Holt
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Publication number: 20160251568Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for increasing recovery of hydrocarbon compounds from hydrocarbon-containing subterranean fractured rock formations. Novel emulsions and fracturing fluids are provided. The fracturing fluids convert oil-wet rocks to water-wet, yet exhibit a low tendency of composition components to sorb to the rock. The fracturing fluids do not cause formation of emulsions with hydrocarbon compounds within the subterranean fractured rock formations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Linh Do, Brian Mueller, Duy T. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20150277469Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring device that includes a variable control mechanism configured to regulate power to the at least one electrical load by way of a control knob being user settable between a first adjustment stop and a second adjustment stop. A regulation circuit is configured to establish a pre-determined load power setting when the calibration button is actuated when the regulation circuit is in the calibration mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: PASS & SEYMOUR, INC.Inventors: Anthony M. Testani, Brian Mueller
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Publication number: 20150182356Abstract: An abutment system for operatively coupling an implant stem to an exo-prosthesis. The abutment system includes a plurality of interlocking sleeve elements that are operatively coupled to an implant stem positioned within a prepared site of a selected bone. The interlocking sleeve elements of the abutment system are selectively removable and replaceable.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Brian Mueller Holt, Sujee Jeyapalina, Roy Drake Bloebaum, Kent Nelson Bachus
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Publication number: 20140263343Abstract: An improved inground protective housing for components of underground systems is provided. The housing is configured so that it may be placed over the components that are already installed in the ground. Window knockouts, as well as an easily removable bottom flange portion corresponding to a window knockout, are provided to ease the installation of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Steven David Geerligs, Brian Mueller
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Publication number: 20140254050Abstract: The present invention is directed to a protective device configured to be coupled between an AC power source and an electrical load. A ground continuity monitor is coupled to the ground conductor, the ground continuity monitor being configured to detect a ground discontinuity condition in the ground conductor. A circuit interrupter mechanism is configured to interrupt electrical continuity in a tripped state and establish electrical continuity in a reset state. A self-test circuit is coupled to the ground continuity monitor and configured to perform a simulated ground continuity test that simulates the ground discontinuity condition. The self-test circuit provides a test failure signal when the ground continuity monitor fails to provide an output signal in response to the simulated ground continuity test. The test failure signal is configured to trip the circuit interrupter mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventors: Joshua Paul Haines, Kent R. Morgan, Brian Mueller
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Publication number: 20140195002Abstract: An implant assembly for a long bone is adapted to support an exo-prosthesis. The assembly includes a stem, a subdermal component and a percutaneous post. The stem has a proximal end that is adapted to be received in a surgically prepared medullary canal of the long bone, and a distal end having a surface that is adapted to promote bone ingrowth. The subdermal component includes a proximal portion that is adapted for attachment to the distal end of the stem, and a fixation surface that is adapted to promote soft tissue fixation. The percutaneous post has a proximal end that is adapted to be attached to the subdermal component.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: University of Utah Research FoundationInventors: Kent N. Bachus, Sujee Jeyapalina, James Peter Beck, Roy Bloebaum, Jayant P. Agarwal, Joseph A. Longo, III, Erik Kubiak, Brian Mueller Holt
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Publication number: 20140156022Abstract: An implant system for securing a prosthesis to a selected bone of a subject including a stem and an abutment. The stem includes a porous region that promotes osseointegration of the selected bone following implantation of the stem. The abutment is secured to the stem and is configured for secure attachment to the prosthesis. The stem and the abutment include ultra-low friction and/or highly polished surfaces at select locations that inhibit bio-adhesion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Brian Mueller Holt, Kent N. Bachus, Sujee Jeyapalina, James Peter Beck, Roy Bloebaum