Patents by Inventor Brian Reid

Brian Reid 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: 20250257926
    Abstract: A multitemperature storage system is provided. The system includes a storage structure having a plurality of upright members, a plurality of horizontal members supported by the upright members and forming a grid pattern defining a plurality of grid cells and allowing containers to be arranged in stacks beneath the grid cells defined by the grid pattern, and a track structure on top of the horizontal members, the track structure being configured to allow a load-handling device to move across the storage structure to retrieve a container from a stack; and temperature-control means configured to maintain a first-temperature region within the storage structure at a first temperature and a second-temperature region within the storage structure at a second temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2025
    Publication date: August 14, 2025
    Applicant: Ocado Innovation Limited
    Inventors: Benjamin MEUTH, Brian REID, Eric BOATENG, Fliss CHAPLIN, Gavin EVANS, Ovi CRISTESCU, Ribka TAHIR
  • Patent number: 12313325
    Abstract: A multitemperature storage system includes a storage structure including a plurality of upright members, a plurality of horizontal members supported by the upright members and forming a grid pattern defining a plurality of grid cells and allowing containers to be arranged in stacks beneath the grid cells defined by the grid pattern, and a track structure on top of the horizontal members, the track structure being configured to allow a load-handling device to move across the storage structure to retrieve a container from a stack; and including temperature-control to maintain a first-temperature region within the storage structure at a first temperature and a second-temperature region within the storage structure at a second temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Benjamin Meuth, Brian Reid, Eric Boateng, Fliss Chaplin, Gavin Evans, Ovi Cristescu, Ribka Tahir
  • Publication number: 20230194140
    Abstract: A multitemperature storage system includes a storage structure including a plurality of upright members , a plurality of horizontal members supported by the upright members and forming a grid pattern defining a plurality of grid cells and allowing containers to be arranged in stacks beneath the grid cells defined by the grid pattern, and a track structure on top of the horizontal members , the track structure being configured to allow a load-handling device to move across the storage structure to retrieve a container from a stack ; and including temperature-control to maintain a first-temperature region within the storage structure at a first temperature and a second-temperature region within the storage structure at a second temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Ocado Innovation Limited
    Inventors: Benjamin MEUTH, Brian REID, Eric BOATENG, Fliss CHAPLIN, Gavin EVANS, Ovi CRISTESCU, Ribka TAHIR
  • Publication number: 20220304943
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a high-effective-concentration cannabinoid-based vape oil that is flowable within a vape device. The high-effective-concentration cannabinoid-based vape oil comprises a cannabinoid-based incipient and a cannabinoid-based target component. The cannabinoid-based incipient has an in-situ concentration that is less than the saturation concentration of the cannabinoid-based incipient. The cannabinoid-based target component has an in-situ concentration that is less than the saturation concentration of the cannabinoid-based target component. The in-situ concentration of the cannabinoid-based incipient and the in-situ concentration of the cannabinoid-based target component, taken together, is greater than the saturation concentration of the cannabinoid-based target component. The cannabinoid-based target component has an in-actio concentration that is greater than the saturation concentration of the cannabinoid-based target component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Kurt LEVY, Jonathan MARTIN, Kaitlin SMITS, Brian REID
  • Publication number: 20210047710
    Abstract: Implementations of the disclosure are directed to improving the ductility of a tin-enriched AuSn solder alloy by doping the solder alloy with Germanium (Ge). The final AuSnGe alloy may consist of 75 to 80 wt % Au, 20 to 25 wt % Sn, and 0.05 to 1.5 wt % Ge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Joseph C. Wu, Christopher Testa, Carmen Salvatore, Brian Reid
  • Publication number: 20200357190
    Abstract: A system(s) and method(s) for improved visualization includes a processor for receiving a signal from a LIDAR system measuring a target site. The received signal includes a collection of points representing a 3D space and a signal strength for each point. The processor may execute at least one of an intensity, color, size and opacity modules stored in a memory to adjust at least one attribute of a point of the point cloud based on the signal strength of that point to generate an improved 3D image of the point cloud for display on a display. By correlating the received signal strength with at least one of an intensity, color, size and opacity, an improved and more visually pleasing 3D image of the point cloud may be obtained and displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Brian REID, Jonathan BOUGIE
  • Publication number: 20190201578
    Abstract: A biomaterial implant may include a collagen membrane. The biomaterial implant may further include a plurality of nanoparticles embedded in the collagen membrane. Furthermore, at least one nanoparticle of the plurality of nanoparticles may include a polymer shell and a bio-active therapeutic agent encapsulated by the polymer shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Morgana M. Trexler, Xiomara Calderon-Colon, Leslie H. Hamilton, Min Zhao, Brian Reid, Julia B. Patrone, Lance M. Baird
  • Publication number: 20190126438
    Abstract: Disclosed is a clamping device system comprising a block, a first clamp, a first piston, a second piston, a second clamp, a third piston, a fourth piston, a control valve, a first pressure regulator, a second pressure regulator, and, a third pressure regulator. The block comprises a base and a work support plate. The first clamp comprises a first end, a first clamp body and a second end. The second clamp comprises a third end, a second clamp body and a fourth end. The first piston comprises a first piston-first clamp end and a first piston-block end. The first piston-first clamp end is attached to the first end. The first piston-block end is attached to the base. The second piston, third piston and fourth piston are configured similar to the first piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Brian Reid, Stephen Kiehl
  • Patent number: 8967783
    Abstract: What is disclosed is a system and method for printing a cancellation mark on a ticket using inks having thermo-reactive properties. One embodiment of the present method for printing a cancellation mark onto a ticket involves the following. A ticket, which has a security mark printed thereon, is received into a slot of a housing of a device which contains therein an inkjet printhead. The received ticket portion comes into proximity with an inkjet printhead configured to print a cancellation mark on the ticket using the thermo-reactive ink. The cancellation mark is printed to at least partially overlap the security mark. In one embodiment, a user activates a switch which causes the inkjet printhead to print the cancellation mark on the ticket upon the ticket having been inserted into the slot. Various embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Michael John Wilsher, Christopher D. Olliffe, Duncan Ian Stevenson, Brian Reid
  • Patent number: 8960843
    Abstract: What is disclosed is a multi-function inkjet print system which prints with inks having thermo-reactive properties and which can further process media printed with thermo-reactive inks such that the various properties of the inks can be activated. One embodiment of the present print device comprises at least one thermo-changing element which resides in proximity to a transport path along which the media travels. The thermo-changing element effectively changing a temperature T of the media to: T?TL or T?TH, as desired. In various embodiments, a sensor is used for sensing a temperature of the media. A temp-normalizing element is positioned along the transport path and downstream of the thermo-changing element for changing a temperature of the media such that the media's temperature T can be normalized back to a range of TL<<T<<TH prior to the media being deposited into an output tray. Various embodiments of a user interface are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Michael John Wilsher, Christopher D. Olliffe, Duncan Ian Stevenson, Brian Reid
  • Patent number: 8930114
    Abstract: Disclosed is an antilock braking system for trailers equipped with electric brakes. A control module captures wheel speed data, analyzes it, and determines if wheel slip is occurring. Braking signal to the trailer wheels is reduced using pulse width modulation techniques to reduce the braking force as necessary to eliminate wheel slip. A particular system uses a central microprocessor, two hall-effect speed sensors, and three solid state relays for isolation and control. The ABS works in conjunction with an existing trailer brake controller installed in the tow vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventor: Brian Reid
  • Patent number: 8864254
    Abstract: What is disclosed is a multi-function system which receives media printed with ink having thermo-reactive properties and which processes the received media such that the ink becomes visually transparent. One embodiment of the present system comprises an input tray for receiving printed media into a transport path along which the media travels. A heating element resides in proximity to that transport path for changing a temperature T of the media to T?TH. In various embodiments, a temp-normalizing element is positioned along the transport path downstream of the heating element for changing a temperature of the media such that the media's temperature T can be normalized back to a temperature range TL<<T<<TH prior to the media being deposited into an output tray such that the processed media is no longer hot to the touch. A user interface enables a user to perform various functions. Embodiments of a user interface are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Michael John Wilsher, Christopher D. Olliffe, Duncan Ian Stevenson, Brian Reid
  • Patent number: 8766545
    Abstract: A selective street light control system includes a module having a lamp and being configured to receive a light sensor connected to a street light. The module may be configured to cause the lamp to illuminate to modulate the light sensor. The street light may be controlled based on the light sensor, and the when the light sensor is modulated by the lamp of the module, the street light is also controlled by the module. The module is a self-contained unit and that may advantageously be easily and cost effectively retrofitted to an existing installation without the need for expensive re-wiring of the existing installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Michael John Wilsher, Brian Reid
  • Patent number: 8757744
    Abstract: What is disclosed is a multi-function system which receives media printed with ink having thermo-reactive properties with the ink being visually transparent on that media, and which processes that media such that the ink becomes visually perceptible. One embodiment of the present system comprises an input tray for receiving printed media into a transport path along which the media travels. A cooling element resides in proximity to that transport path for changing a temperature T of the media to T?TL. A temp-normalizing element is positioned along the transport path downstream of the cooling element for changing a temperature of the media such that the media's temperature T can be normalized back to a temperature range TL<T<TH prior to the media being deposited into an output tray. A user interface enables a user to perform various functions. Various embodiments of a user interface are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Michael John Wilsher, Christopher D. Olliffe, Duncan Ian Stevenson, Brian Reid
  • Publication number: 20140171307
    Abstract: What is disclosed is a multi-function system which receives media printed with ink having thermo-reactive properties with the ink being visually transparent on that media, and which processes that media such that the ink becomes visually perceptible. One embodiment of the present system comprises an input tray for receiving printed media into a transport path along which the media travels. A cooling element resides in proximity to that transport path for changing a temperature T of the media to T?TL. A temp-normalizing element is positioned along the transport path downstream of the cooling element for changing a temperature of the media such that the media's temperature T can be normalized back to a temperature range TL<T<TH prior to the media being deposited into an output tray. A user interface enables a user to perform various functions. Various embodiments of a user interface are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Michael John WILSHER, Christopher D. OLLIFFE, Duncan Ian STEVENSON, Brian REID
  • Publication number: 20140168332
    Abstract: What is disclosed is a system and method for printing a cancellation mark on a ticket using inks having thermo-reactive properties. One embodiment of the present method for printing a cancellation mark onto a ticket involves the following. A ticket, which has a security mark printed thereon, is received into a slot of a housing of a device which contains therein an inkjet printhead. The received ticket portion comes into proximity with an inkjet printhead configured to print a cancellation mark on the ticket using the thermo-reactive ink. The cancellation mark is printed to at least partially overlap the security mark. In one embodiment, a user activates a switch which causes the inkjet printhead to print the cancellation mark on the ticket upon the ticket having been inserted into the slot. Various embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael John WILSHER, Christopher D. OLLIFFE, Duncan Ian STEVENSON, Brian REID
  • Publication number: 20140168311
    Abstract: What is disclosed is a multi-function inkjet print system which prints with inks having thermo-reactive properties and which can further process media printed with thermo-reactive inks such that the various properties of the inks can be activated. One embodiment of the present print device comprises at least one thermo-changing element which resides in proximity to a transport path along which the media travels. The thermo-changing element effectively changing a temperature T of the media to: T?TL or T?TH, as desired. In various embodiments, a sensor is used for sensing a temperature of the media. A temp-normalizing element is positioned along the transport path and downstream of the thermo-changing element for changing a temperature of the media such that the media's temperature T can be normalized back to a range of TL<<T<<TH prior to the media being deposited into an output tray. Various embodiments of a user interface are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael John WILSHER, Christopher D. OLLIFFE, Duncan Ian STEVENSON, Brian REID
  • Publication number: 20140168341
    Abstract: What is disclosed is a multi-function system which receives media printed with ink having thermo-reactive properties and which processes the received media such that the ink becomes visually transparent. One embodiment of the present system comprises an input tray for receiving printed media into a transport path along which the media travels. A heating element resides in proximity to that transport path for changing a temperature T of the media to T?TH. In various embodiments, a temp-normalizing element is positioned along the transport path downstream of the heating element for changing a temperature of the media such that the media's temperature T can be normalized back to a temperature range TL<<T<<TH prior to the media being deposited into an output tray such that the processed media is no longer hot to the touch. A user interface enables a user to perform various functions. Embodiments of a user interface are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael John WILSHER, Christopher D. OLLIFFE, Duncan Ian STEVENSON, Brian REID
  • Publication number: 20130278146
    Abstract: A selective street light control system includes a module having a lamp and being configured to receive a light sensor connected to a street light. The module may be configured to cause the lamp to illuminate to modulate the light sensor. The street light may be controlled based on the light sensor, and the when the light sensor is modulated by the lamp of the module, the street light is also controlled by the module. The module is a self-contained unit and that may advantageously be easily and cost effectively retrofitted to an existing installation without the need for expensive re-wiring of the existing installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael John Wilsher, Brian Reid
  • Patent number: 8174740
    Abstract: An illuminator system includes an illuminator array positioned adjacent to an image bearing surface, a light diffuser, and a linear sensor array. The light diffuser includes a plurality of rounded lenslets having convex or concave configuration positioned between the illuminator array and the image bearing surface. The rounded lenslets are positioned with respect to the illuminator array to receive the light beams emitted by the illuminator elements and to diffuse the light beams being transmitted to the image bearing surface in the linear direction of the illuminator array. Each of the rounded lenslets has a textured surface with a plurality of indentations. Each of the indentations is configured to randomly diffuse the light beams being transmitted to the image bearing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Nicholas Baxter, Brian Reid