Patents by Inventor Brian S. Rice

Brian S. Rice 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).

  • Method and Apparatus For Reducing Heat Losses In Reversible Vapor Compression System
    Publication number: 20240255198
    Abstract: A vapor compression system includes an indoor heat exchanger, an outdoor heat exchanger, a compressor, a first valve, and a second valve. The compressor has an inlet connected to a suction flow and an exit connected to a discharge flow. The first valve is movable to connect the discharge flow to one of the indoor and outdoor heat exchangers. The second valve is movable to connect the suction flow to one of the indoor and outdoor heat exchangers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew M. Welch, Brian Richard Butler, Stuart Keith Morgan, Winfield S. Morter, Jason A. Born, Michael A. Saunders, Damiel Faxon, James Scott Fraser, Ty Nicholas Thibodeaux, Vaishnavi Kanakamedala, Kyle Caisaguano-Otavalo, Isaac Malmstrom, Daniel J. Rice
  • Non-marking web conveyance roller
    Patent number: 6884205
    Abstract: A non-marking web conveyance roller has a generally irregular surface with a plurality of rounded up features that promotes superior venting of entrained air. The surface finish of the roller, formed by a thermal spray process, prevents the formation of impression and honing defects on the conveyed web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Gary L. VanNoy, Brian S. Rice, Fernando Ramos, Jr., Daniel C. Lioy
  • Non-marking web conveyance roller and method of making same
    Publication number: 20030062248
    Abstract: A non-marking web conveyance roller has a generally irregular surface with a plurality of rounded up features that promotes superior venting of entrained air. The surface finish of the roller, formed by a thermal spray process, prevents the formation of impression and honing defects on the conveyed web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Gary L. VanNoy, Brian S. Rice, Fernando Ramos, Daniel C. Lioy
  • Corona discharge treatment roller and surface finishing process
    Patent number: 6436191
    Abstract: A corona discharge web conveyance roller (10) and process for finishing the surface (14) of the roller (10) with plateaus (30) and down features (22) adjacent to the plateaus. Interconnected channels (30) formed in the surface (14) of the roller (10) by overlapping down features (22) comprise at least 50% of the surface area while plateaus (30) comprise at least 20% to about 50% of the surface of the roller. Down features (22) have depths greater than about 12 microns but less than about 125 microns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Arthur M. Stewart, Brian S. Rice
  • Process for finishing the surface of a corona discharge treatment roller
    Patent number: 6423259
    Abstract: A corona discharge web conveyance roller (10) and process for finishing the surface (14) of the roller (10) with plateaus (30) and down features (22) adjacent to the plateaus. Interconnected channels (30) formed in the surface (14) of the roller (10) by overlapping down features (22) comprise at least 50% of the surface area while plateaus (30) comprise at least 20% to about 50% of the surface of the roller. Down features (22) have depths greater than about 12 microns but less than about 125 microns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Arthur M. Stewart, Brian S. Rice
  • Corona discharge treatment roller and surface finishing process
    Patent number: 6142409
    Abstract: A corona discharge web conveyance roller (10) and process for finishing the surface (14) of the roller (10) with plateaus (30) and down features (22) adjacent to the plateaus. Interconnected channels (30) formed in the surface (14) of the roller (10) by overlapping down features (22) comprise at least 50% of the surface area while plateaus (30) comprise at least 20% to about 50% of the surface of the roller. Down features (22) have depths greater than about 12 microns but less than about 125 microns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Arthur M. Stewart, Brian S. Rice