Patents by Inventor Brian TODD
Brian TODD 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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Patent number: 11974667Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular storage system for barrels. The modular storage system includes a base rick module, an aisle rick module, and an end rick module, whereby a plurality of each module type may be assembled to construct a rickhouse.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Koetter-Rax, LLCInventors: Robert J. Koetter, Jr., Kenneth E. Koetter, Gerald T. Koetter, Raymond Todd Magner, Brian S. Keith, Greg Schmidt, Anthony Ferrera, Mark Duane Cooke, Clark Gregory, Darr Scott Thompson, Adam Ray
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Patent number: 11962024Abstract: Various battery packs are presented for use with twenty volt (20 V) power tools. In some embodiments, one or more lithium-ion battery cells of the battery packs are received by a handle of the power tool.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2023Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: TRANSFORM SR BRANDS LLCInventors: Brian Todd Reese, Cody Lyle Mayer, David S. Pozgay
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Patent number: 11959616Abstract: A light tower includes a base, an extendible mast coupled to the base, a battery pack supported on the base and including a plurality of lithium-ion battery cells, a light assembly including a plurality of light emitting diodes electrically coupled to the battery pack, a display configured to receive inputs and display information, and a controller in communication with the battery pack, the light assembly, and the display. The configured being to: receive a light intensity change input from the display, change a power provided by the battery pack to the light emitting diodes in response to the light intensity change input, and display on the display a change in runtime resulting from the change of the power provided by the battery pack to the light emitting diodes.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Briggs & Stratton, LLCInventors: Stephen Bryan Avery, Brian Todd Brunelli, Dave Jones, Andrew Grasz, Cole Booth
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Publication number: 20240062974Abstract: A multi-mode air compressor pressure switch is disclosed. A first mode of operation of the switch has a first range that includes a first cut-out pressure and a first cut-in pressure. A second mode of operation of the switch has a second range that includes a second cut-out pressure and a second cut-in pressure. The second range is smaller than the first range. The second mode of operation adds compressor output over the first mode of operation to extend operable time of a tool that is connected to a compressor that is controlled by the first mode and the second mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Brian Todd Reese, Cody Lyle Mayer
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Patent number: 11856053Abstract: Systems and methods for hybrid burst optimized regulated workload orchestration for infrastructure as a service are disclosed. According to one embodiment, in an information processing apparatus comprising at least one computer processor, a method for providing hybrid burst optimized regulated workload orchestration for infrastructure as a service may include: (1) receiving a job request for a job comprising at least one job requirement from a job requester; (2) calculating a cost of job for the job based on the at least one job requirement; (3) identifying an IaaS provider from a plurality of IaaS providers that meets the job requirements and the cost of job, wherein the plurality of IaaS providers comprises at least one on-premises IaaS provider and the at least one off-premises IaaS provider; (4) executing an IaaS request for the identified IaaS provider; and (5) monitoring execution of the job by the identified IaaS provider.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK , N.A.Inventors: Darren Marvin, Thomas Williams, Lee Staples, Rupert Pigott, Donald Harper, Nelson M. Pereira, Sandeep Sarthavalli Ramesh, Charles Parkin, Brian Todd, Minlin Gao, Julian Leggett
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Publication number: 20230405753Abstract: Various embodiments of power tool and method of operating same are described. The power tool may include a first position sensor, a second position sensor, a third position sensor, and a controller. The first, second, and third position sensors may each generate a signal indicative of a distance between the respective position sensor and a workpiece. The controller may determine one or more angles of the power tool with respect to the workpiece based on the first, second, and third signal and present an indication as to whether the one or more angles are within a predetermined range. The controller may further obtain a depth measurement based on the first signal, the second signal, and the third signal and generate, based on the obtained depth measurement, one or more control signals that control operation of the power tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Brian Todd Reese, Cody Lyle Mayer
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Patent number: 11842867Abstract: A multi-mode air compressor pressure switch is disclosed. A first mode of operation of the switch has a first range that includes a first cut-out pressure and a first cut-in pressure. A second mode of operation of the switch has a second range that includes a second cut-out pressure and a second cut-in pressure. The second range is smaller than the first range. The second mode of operation adds compressor output over the first mode of operation to extend operable time of a tool that is connected to a compressor that is controlled by the first mode and the second mode.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: TRANSFORM SR BRANDS LLCInventors: Brian Todd Reese, Cody Lyle Mayer
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Publication number: 20230352882Abstract: An assembly for terminating a high speed cable. The assembly includes a shell housing and preassembled crosstalk shield. The shell housing has a mating end and a conductor receiving end, One or more shield receiving recesses extend from the conductor receiving end toward the mating end. The preassembled crosstalk shield has mounting projects which are positioned in the one or more shield receiving recesses. The mounting projections and the one or more shield receiving recesses provide an interference engagement to provide a secure mechanical and electrical connection between the shell housing and the preassembled crosstalk shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: TE Connectivity Solutions GmbHInventors: Nicholas Paul RUFFINI, Lynn Robert SIPE, Brian Todd KLINGER
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Publication number: 20230311341Abstract: A gripper mechanism includes a pair of gripper jaws, a linear actuator, and a rocker bogey. The linear actuator drives a first gripper jaw to move relative to a second gripper jaw. Here, the linear actuator includes a screw shaft and a drive nut where the drive nut includes a protrusion having protrusion axis expending along a length of the protrusion. The protrusion axis is perpendicular to an actuation axis of the linear actuator along a length of the screw shaft. The rocker bogey is coupled to the drive nut at the protrusion to form a pivot point for the rocker bogey and to enable the rocker bogey to pivot about the protrusion axis when the linear actuator drives the first gripper jaw to move relative to the second gripper jaw.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventor: Brian Todd Dellon
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Publication number: 20230287941Abstract: A clutch assembly includes a first member for mechanically coupling to an output shaft. A first material is frictionally coupled to a first side surface of the first member. A second material is frictionally coupled to a second side surface of the first member. A compliant member is configured to apply an axial force on at least one of the first material and the second material. A radial spring least partially surrounds an exterior surface of the first member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2022Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Brian Todd Dellon, Adam Henery Borrell, Christopher Robert LeBrun
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Publication number: 20230286161Abstract: A method of controlling a robot includes: receiving, by a computing device, from one or more sensors, sensor data reflecting an environment of the robot, the one or more sensors configured to have a field of view that spans at least 150 degrees with respect to a ground plane of the robot; providing, by the computing device, video output to an extended reality (XR) display usable by an operator of the robot, the video output reflecting the environment of the robot; receiving, by the computing device, movement information reflecting movement by the operator of the robot; and controlling, by the computing device, the robot to move based on the movement information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2022Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventor: Brian Todd Dellon
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Publication number: 20230284554Abstract: A lawn mowing apparatus may include sensors that are fastened to both its mower deck and its chassis. The sensors may sense a position of the mower deck in relation to the chassis. The sensed position of the mower deck may be presented to the operator via a dashboard display of the lawn tractor or transmitted via a wireless signal to another device. Based on such sensed position, an operator of the lawn tractor may manually adjust the position of the mower deck until the sensed position of the mower deck is within an acceptable operating range. In some embodiments, servomotors may used to adjust the position of the mower deck until the sensed position of the mower deck is within an acceptable range.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Kenneth Joseph Dombrowski, Grant Kiel, Brian Todd Reese
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Patent number: 11752586Abstract: Various embodiments of power tool and method of operating same are described. The power tool may include a first position sensor, a second position sensor, a third position sensor, and a controller. The first, second, and third position sensors may each generate a signal indicative of a distance between the respective position sensor and a workpiece. The controller may determine one or more angles of the power tool with respect to the workpiece based on the first, second, and third signal and present an indication as to whether the one or more angles are within a predetermined range. The controller may further obtain a depth measurement based on the first signal, the second signal, and the third signal and generate, based on the obtained depth measurement, one or more control signals that control operation of the power tool.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2019Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: TRANSFORM SR BRANDS LLCInventors: Brian Todd Reese, Cody Lyle Mayer
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Publication number: 20230278192Abstract: A device for a robot includes a structure having a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism has an engaged configuration and a disengaged configuration. The device also includes a receiving surface mechanically coupled to the locking mechanism. The receiving surface is configured to interact with a member of the robot to move the locking mechanism between the engaged configuration and the disengaged configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2022Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventor: Brian Todd Dellon
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Publication number: 20230272644Abstract: A redundant actuation lock apparatus includes an interface, an electronic mechanism, and a manual mechanism. The interface manipulates lock bar(s) into a locked/unlocked position. The electronic mechanism includes an actuator and power drive. The actuator is disengageably coupled to and drives the interface. The power drive is coupled to and drives the actuator in response to a control signal. The manual mechanism includes a key input and an output. The key input receives and rotates with a mechanical key. The output disengageably couples to the interface and rotates with the mechanical key. The actuator is engaged with and the output is disengaged from the interface in an electronic mode, while the actuator is disengaged from and the output is engaged with the interface in a manual mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Brian Todd Reese, Cody Lyle Mayer
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Publication number: 20230228228Abstract: A method for recalibrating an engine includes querying an engine for a unique engine identifier, sending the unique engine identifier to a cloud-based server, determining one or more engine calibration settings available to the engine based on the unique engine identifier sent to the cloud-based server, presenting the one or more engine calibration settings to a user through a user interface so that the user may select a desired engine calibration setting, sending the desired engine calibration setting as selected by the user to an electronic control unit of the engine, and replacing a current engine calibration with the desired engine calibration setting in the electronic control unit of the engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: Briggs & Stratton, LLCInventors: Michael Paul Braun, Brian Todd Brunelli, Darren E. Cavness, Mario Divis, Brett William Jury, Mark Noller, John A. Piechowski
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Patent number: 11700785Abstract: A lawn mowing apparatus may include sensors that are fastened to both its mower deck and its chassis. The sensors may sense a position of the mower deck in relation to the chassis. The sensed position of the mower deck may be presented to the operator via a dashboard display of the lawn tractor or transmitted via a wireless signal to another device. Based on such sensed position, an operator of the lawn tractor may manually adjust the position of the mower deck until the sensed position of the mower deck is within an acceptable operating range. In some embodiments, servomotors may used to adjust the position of the mower deck until the sensed position of the mower deck is within an acceptable range.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: TRANSFORM SR BRANDS LLCInventors: Kenneth Joseph Dombrowski, Grant Kiel, Brian Todd Reese
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Publication number: 20230155230Abstract: Various battery packs are presented for use with twenty volt (20 V) power tools. In some embodiments, one or more lithium-ion battery cells of the battery packs are received by a handle of the power tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Brian Todd Reese, Cody Lyle Mayer, David S. Pozgay
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Patent number: 11643843Abstract: A redundant actuation lock apparatus includes an interface, an electronic mechanism, and a manual mechanism. The interface manipulates lock bar(s) into a locked/unlocked position. The electronic mechanism includes an actuator and power drive. The actuator is disengageably coupled to and drives the interface. The power drive is coupled to and drives the actuator in response to a control signal. The manual mechanism includes a key input and an output. The key input receives and rotates with a mechanical key. The output disengageably couples to the interface and rotates with the mechanical key. The actuator is engaged with and the output is disengaged from the interface in an electronic mode, while the actuator is disengaged from and the output is engaged with the interface in a manual mode.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: TRANSFORM SR BRANDS LLCInventors: Brian Todd Reese, Cody Lyle Mayer
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Publication number: 20230123259Abstract: A light tower includes a base, an extendible mast coupled to the base, a battery pack supported on the base and including a plurality of lithium-ion battery cells, a light assembly including a plurality of light emitting diodes electrically coupled to the battery pack, a display configured to receive inputs and display information, and a controller in communication with the battery pack, the light assembly, and the display. The configured being to: receive a light intensity change input from the display, change a power provided by the battery pack to the light emitting diodes in response to the light intensity change input, and display on the display a change in runtime resulting from the change of the power provided by the battery pack to the light emitting diodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Stephen Bryan Avery, Brian Todd Brunelli, Dave Jones, Andrew Grasz, Cole Booth