Patents by Inventor Brian Patrick

Brian Patrick 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).

  • Vascular access devices and methods
    Patent number: 11197979
    Abstract: Vascular access devices and methods of their use are provided. In one embodiment, a vascular access device includes a catheter (112) and at least one deployable wire (134). The catheter includes a primary lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the catheter. The at least one deployable wire is secured to the catheter and configured to move relative to the catheter between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Access Flow Systems, LLC
    Inventors: L. Van Thomas Crisco, Ashley B. Hancock, Charles Bruce Moomey, Brian Patrick Walsh, Paul John Grata, Donald A. Richardson
  • Secure device for bypassing operating system (OS) security
    Patent number: 11200066
    Abstract: A portable device having a key is interfaced to a host computing device. The host computing device detects the key on the portable device and authenticates a user for using the key. A boot is forced of the host computing device and during the boot a customized image of an Operating System (OS) for the host computing device is loaded into volatile memory of the host computing device and customized security settings are applied to the OS based on a value of the key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Sergio Silva, Mustafa Abdulelah, Nicholas Caine, John Tatum Dyal, Andrew Klenzak, Brian Patrick Rogers, Jeremy Cyle Taylor, Andrew John Wurfel
  • MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20210379791
    Abstract: Herein are novel tools for splitting wood and material handling. Disclosed is a vehicle supported wood splitter comprising a blade portion and a fixation portion extending from the blade portion. The blade portion comprises a generally upward facing cut edge situated between a primary deflector face and a secondary deflector face and in one embodiment at least a portion of the fixation portion is sized and shaped to be received in a hitch receiver of a vehicle. In other forms, the blade portion comprises a ball space for seating over a hitch ball. In some forms, the splitter is in the form of a jack stand. Also disclosed is a complementary kindling collection system, a guide system, and splitter device adapted to one or more of casting, machining, and welding. Several methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventor: Brian Patrick Janowski
  • MIDSOLE ASSEMBLY OF FOOTWEAR AND FOOTWEAR INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20210368917
    Abstract: Disclosed is a midsole assembly of footwear providing a cushioning function to the footwear having an upper. The midsole assembly includes a coupling member coupled to the upper to support the upper, and a cushioning member coupled to a side surface of the coupling member, bent to be convexly curved outward, and extending in a direction away from the upper to form an empty space under the coupling member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Brian Patrick O'Boyle, Klaas Pieter Hazenberg, Gregory Larry Dalton, Soo Il BANG
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTHENTICATION AND FRAUD DETECTION
    Publication number: 20210368041
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to stop both external and internal fraud, ensure correct actions are being followed, and information is available to fraud teams for investigation. The system includes components that can address: 1) behavioral analytics (ANI reputation, IVR behavior, account activity)—this gives a risk assessment event before a call gets to an agent; 2) fraud detection—the ability to identify, in real time, if a caller is part of a fraudster cohort' and alert the agent and escalate to the fraud team; 3) identity authentication—the ability to identify through natural language if the caller is who they say they are; and 4) two factor authentication—the ability to send a text message to the caller and automatically process the response and create a case in the event of suspected fraud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Jeremy Robert Roderick, Brian Patrick Carman, David Warren Singer, Daniel Thomas Spohrer, Damian Smith, Tim McCurry
  • STORAGE AND DISPLAY ASSEMBLY FOR A SHAVING RAZOR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210362930
    Abstract: A storage and display assembly for a shaving razor system. The assembly comprising has a case with a top portion and a bottom portion. The top and bottom portions being coupled together so as to be movable relative to one another between a closed position and an open position. The top and bottom portions, when in the closed position, define an inner cavity sized to receive the shaving razor system. A securement cover associated with the top and bottom portions to maintain the top and bottom portions in the to be moved to the open position. The securement cover comprises at least one of product indicia closed position. The securement cover being removable from the case to allow the top and bottom portions or product imagery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Rory Frederick Wellington McGarry, Brian Patrick Watson
  • ENZYMATIC PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF MODIFIED HOP PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20210355510
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a beer tittering agent via enzyme catalyzed bioconversion of hop-derived isoalpha acids to dihydro-(rho)-isoalpha acids and to the novel enzyme catalysts which may be employed in such a process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Katie WHALEN, Donald Richard BERDAHL, Brian Patrick BUFFIN, Matthew Blake JONES, Katrina WILLIAMS
  • Power connector for a bus bar
    Patent number: 11177599
    Abstract: A power connector includes a housing having a mating slot at a front having terminal channels holding power terminals between the slot and the corresponding side of the housing. Each power terminal includes a plate extending from the slot through a rear of the housing to an exterior of the housing for termination to a corresponding power element. The power terminal has a contact array of contacts discrete from and coupled to the plate. Each contact has a plate interface electrically coupled to the plate and a bus bar interface configured to be electrically coupled to a corresponding rail of the bus bar. The contacts are arranged along a corresponding side of the slot for interfacing with the bus bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY SERVICES GmbH
    Inventors: Michael James Horning, Howard Wallace Andrews, Jr., Brian Patrick Costello, David Patrick Orris
  • SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WITH SINGLE-PHOTON AVALANCHE DIODES AND LIGHT SPREADING LENSES
    Publication number: 20210351222
    Abstract: An imaging device may include single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs). The single-photon avalanche diodes may be arranged in a one-dimensional or two-dimensional array in a SPAD-based semiconductor device. The SPAD-based semiconductor device may also include a transparent cover glass that is formed over the array of SPADs. Each line of SPADs within the SPAD-based semiconductor device may be covered by a respective light spreading lens. The light spreading lens may be formed as a groove in an upper surface of the transparent cover glass. The light spreading lens may have a uniform cross-section along its length. The light spreading lens may be formed as a convex lens on an upper or lower surface of the transparent cover glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventor: Brian Patrick McGARVEY
  • Content-Modification System With Feature For Detecting And Responding To A Content Modification By A Tuner Device
    Publication number: 20210321155
    Abstract: In one aspect, a method is performed by a content-presentation device that is scheduled to perform, at a modification start-time, a content-modification operation that comprises modifying a modifiable content-segment that the content-presentation device is scheduled to receive. The method includes receiving reference fingerprint data representing the modifiable content-segment. The method also includes making a comparison of the reference fingerprint data with query fingerprint data representing content received by the content-presentation device from a tuner device connected to the content-presentation device. The method also includes based on the comparison, detecting, within a predefined time period after the modification start-time and during performance of the content-modification operation, a mismatch between the reference fingerprint data and the query fingerprint data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Steven Michael Cormie, Brian Patrick Jentz, Stefanos Christakis Liassides
  • DETECTING AND PREVENTING RECEIPT PRINTER JAMS
    Publication number: 20210319631
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for detecting a printer jam. The systems and methods can include receiving a reference image of a printer opening and a second image of the printer opening. A lack of a receipt between the second image compared to the reference image can be detected. The lack of the receipt can indicate the printer jam. After detecting the printer jam, operation of the self-service terminal can be terminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: John Crooks, Michael Lee Barlow, Andrew Klenzak, Brian Patrick Rogers, Sergio Silva
  • Content-Modification System With Feature For Detecting And Responding To Content Modifications By Tuner Devices
    Publication number: 20210321154
    Abstract: In one aspect, a method includes identifying a group of multiple content-presentation devices that are tuned to the same channel and that are each scheduled to perform, at a modification start-time, a respective content-modification operation that comprises modifying a modifiable content-segment in connection with an upcoming content-modification opportunity on the channel. The method also includes determining that, after the modification start-time, at least a subgroup of the group of content-presentation devices have detected a mismatch between reference fingerprint data representing the modifiable content-segment and query fingerprint data representing content received by at least the subgroup of content-presentation devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Steven Michael Cormie, Brian Patrick Jentz, Stefanos Christakis Liassides
  • Content-Modification System With Feature For Detecting And Responding To A Content Modification By A Tuner Device
    Publication number: 20210321160
    Abstract: In one aspect, a method is performed by a computing system that is in communication with a content-presentation device, where the content-presentation device is scheduled to perform, at a modification start-time, a content-modification operation that comprises modifying a modifiable content-segment that the content-presentation device is scheduled to receive. The method includes determining that the content-presentation device has detected, within a predefined time period after the modification start-time and during performance of the content-modification operation, a mismatch between reference fingerprint data representing the modifiable content-segment and query fingerprint data representing content received by the content-presentation device from a tuner device connected to the content-presentation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Steven Michael Cormie, Brian Patrick Jentz, Stafanos Christakis Liassides
  • Vehicle supported wood splitter and methods of use
    Patent number: 11141876
    Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle supported wood splitter comprising a blade portion and a fixation portion extending from the blade portion. The blade portion comprises a generally upward facing cut edge situated between a primary deflector face and a secondary deflector face and wherein at least a portion of the fixation portion is sized and shaped to be received in a hitch receiver or similar apparatus of a vehicle such as an automobile, RV, camper, trailer, or UTV. Methods of use for various embodiments of the apparatus are described. In preferred embodiments, the wood splitting device is supported entirely by a vehicle's hitch receiver. Also disclosed in various embodiments is a kindling collection system, a guide system, and splitter forms adapted to one or more of casting, machining, and welding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Inventor: Brian Patrick Janowski
  • Surface disinfectant with residual biocidal property
    Patent number: 11134678
    Abstract: A disinfectant formulation is provided imparting a residual biocidal property. The disinfectant formulation is used to treat a surface to impart a film having a capacity to quickly kill bacteria and other germs for at least 24 hours after deposit of the film on a treated surface. The disinfectant formulation comprises a polymer binder, wherein the polymer binder is an oxazoline homopolymer or an extended or a modified polymer based on an oxazoline homopolymer, and a biocidal compound. The disinfectant formulation further comprises a carrier. An article having the disinfectant formulation is provided as well as methods of making, using and applying the disinfectant formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignees: Microban Products Company, W.M. Barr & Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Tian Lan, Samuel James Hanna, Gina Parise Sloan, Brian Patrick Aylward, Karen Terry Welch, Dennis Earl Shireman, Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Charles L. Hawes
  • Surface disinfectant with residual biocidal property
    Patent number: 11134674
    Abstract: A biofilm sealant is provided imparting a residual biocidal property. The biofilm sealant is used to treat a surface to impart a film having a capacity to quickly kill bacteria and other germs for at least 24 hours after deposit of the film on a treated surface. The disinfectant formulation biofilm sealant comprises a polymer binder, wherein the polymer binder is an oxazoline homopolymer or an extended or a modified polymer based on an oxazoline homopolymer, and a biocidal compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignees: MICROBAN PRODUCTS COMPANY, W.M. Barr & Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Tian Lan, Samuel James Hanna, Gina Parise Sloan, Brian Patrick Aylward, Karen Terry Welch, Dennis Earl Shireman, Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Charles L. Hawes
  • Electronic plumbing fixture fitting including preset feature
    Patent number: 11136751
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting including a preset feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: FB Global Plumbing Group LLC
    Inventor: Brian Patrick Frackelton
  • Electronic plumbing fixture fitting including demonstration feature
    Patent number: 11131086
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting including a demonstration feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: FB Global Plumbing Group LLC
    Inventor: Brian Patrick Frackelton
  • Power delivery module for an electronic package
    Patent number: 11129290
    Abstract: A power delivery module includes a frame having rails defining an opening that receives an electronic package. A bottom of the frame is mounted to a host circuit board and faces an upper surface of the electronic package. The frame is a layered structure including a power plate, a ground plate, and an insulator electrically isolating the power plate from the ground plate. The power deliver module includes module power contacts electrically connected to the power plate and extending from the bottom for electrical connection to package power contacts of the electronic package. Module ground contacts are electrically connected to the ground plate and extend from the bottom for electrical connection to package ground contacts of the electronic package. The module power contacts and the module ground contacts deliver power to the electronic package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY SERVICES GmbH
    Inventor: Brian Patrick Costello
  • SURFACE DISINFECTANT WITH RESIDUAL BIOCIDAL PROPERTY
    Publication number: 20210282396
    Abstract: A disinfectant formulation is provided imparting a residual biocidal property. The disinfectant formulation is used to treat a surface to impart a film having a capacity to quickly kill bacteria and other germs for at least 24 hours after deposit of the film on a treated surface. The disinfectant formulation comprises a polymer binder, wherein the polymer binder is an oxazoline homopolymer or an extended or a modified polymer based on an oxazoline homopolymer, and a biocidal compound. The disinfectant formulation further comprises a carrier. An article having the disinfectant formulation is provided as well as methods of making, using and applying the disinfectant formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Tian Lan, Samuel James Hanna, Gina Parise Sloan, Brian Patrick Aylward, Karen Terry Welch, Dennis Earl Shireman, Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Charles L. Hawes