Patents by Inventor Brian R. Garrett

Brian R. Garrett 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).

  • Publication number: 20150120844
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product, and computing system are provided for providing a hierarchical response-enabled notification is described. In an implementation, a method may include identifying a notification group containing a plurality of node members. The method may also include designating a first node member as an owner of the notification group. The method may include determining a hierarchical relationship between the owner of the notification group and at least a second node member the method may include populating the notification group with at least the owner and the second node member. The method may also include receiving a notification request from the owner of the notification group. The method may include providing the notification request to at least the second node member of the notification group. The method may also include receiving a response to the notification request from the second node member of the notification group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gary B. Adler, Gurmeet Arora, Brian R. Garrett, Josh C. Holcomb
  • Publication number: 20110139469
    Abstract: The present application includes disclosure of various embodiments of a dip tube device, included in fire suppression devices and systems, and methods of using the same. In an exemplary embodiment, the dip tube is comprised of a first cylinder defining a first lumen having a first diameter, a second cylinder defining a second lumen having a second diameter, and a joining member operably connecting the first lumen with the second lumen to allow a substance to pass therethrough, the joining member allowing movement of the second cylinder relative to the first cylinder. In an exemplary embodiment, the first diameter and the second diameter are substantially unchanged upon exposure to pressure greater than one atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: EnerDel, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian R. Garrett, Adam J. Hunt