Patents by Inventor Brian Ward

Brian Ward 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).

  • Patent number: 12276107
    Abstract: A shingle includes a substrate having an asphalt coating on a top surface of the substrate and on a bottom surface of the substrate. A surface layer of granules is embedded in the asphalt on the top surface of the substrate. A backdust layer of particles is embedded in the asphalt on the bottom surface of the substrate. A sealant is disposed on the backdust. A hydrophobic material is applied to the sealant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Donn R. Vermilion, Xiujuan Zhang, William Brian Ward, Chris Armintrout
  • Patent number: 12227236
    Abstract: A tie down apparatus that may be utilized for securing an item, such as a safety chain, wherein the tie down apparatus may be used with a hitch mounting system. In one embodiment, the tie down apparatus may include a receiving member, a tie down member, and a locking member. The receiving member may include an opening located there through. The tie down member may include at least one aperture, wherein the locking member may extend therethrough. The locking member may selectively engage the receiving member. The locking member may include a head that engages with a safety chain member positioned on the tie down apparatus to prevent disengagement between the locking member and the receiving member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Horizon Global Americas Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Ward
  • Publication number: 20240279713
    Abstract: The present invention provides a plurality of oligonucleotides comprising a semi-random sequence, wherein the semi-random sequence comprises degenerate nucleotides that are substantially non-complementary. Also provided are methods for using the plurality of oligonucleotides to amplify a population of target nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Brian Ward, Kenneth Heuermann
  • Publication number: 20240183160
    Abstract: A shingle includes a substrate having an asphalt coating on a top surface of the substrate and on a bottom surface of the substrate. A surface layer of granules is embedded in the asphalt on the top surface of the substrate. A backdust layer of particles is embedded in the asphalt on the bottom surface of the substrate. A sealant is disposed on the backdust. A hydrophobic material is applied to the sealant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Donn R. Vermilion, Xiujuan Zhang, William Brian Ward, Chris Armintrout
  • Patent number: 11933048
    Abstract: A shingle includes a substrate having an asphalt coating on a top surface of the substrate and on a bottom surface of the substrate. A surface layer of granules is embedded in the asphalt on the top surface of the substrate. A backdust layer of particles is embedded in the asphalt on the bottom surface of the substrate. A sealant is disposed on the backdust. A hydrophobic material is applied to the sealant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Donn R. Vermilion, Xiujuan Zhang, William Brian Ward, Chris Armintrout
  • Publication number: 20240068020
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for identifying rare and/or unknown DNA sequences by next-generation sequencing approaches. Isolated double-stranded (ds), single-stranded (ss), or ds/ss DNA is fragmented and the fragments are polished, phosphorylated, and tailed, as necessary. Fragmentation can be enzymatic or mechanical. A universal adapter sequence is ligated to each fragment, wherein the adapter can have a top strand without a 5? phosphate, a 3? with an —H in place of the —OH, and/or a 3? extra base complementary to any base added to the polished fragments. The ligatamers may then serve as templates for amplification using a forward primer complementary to the adapter sequence and a reverse primer targeted to the fragment sequence. Compositions produced by these methods and kits adapted for performing these methods are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: Brian Ward
  • Patent number: 11833868
    Abstract: A multi-directional trailer hitch system may include a mounting frame; a first slide assembly configured to slideably engage with the mounting frame, wherein the first slide assembly is configured to slide longitudinally in and out from the mounting frame; a second slide assembly configured to slideably engage with the first slide assembly, wherein the second slide assembly is configured to slide laterally in a side to side direction relative to the first slide assembly; a third slide assembly configured to slideably engage with the second slide assembly, wherein the third slide assembly is configured to slide vertically in an up and down direction relative to the second slide assembly; and one or more actuators configured to selectively effect slide movement of one or more of the first slide assembly, second slide assembly, and third slide assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Inventor: Marcus Brian Ward
  • Publication number: 20230348066
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to seating apparatus. In particular, the present application relates to an aircraft seat (1). The aircraft seat (1) includes a seat chassis (4) and a seat assembly (5). The seat assembly (5) has a seat pan (6) and a seat back (7). The seat pan (6) is mounted to the seat chassis (4) by a first pivoting connection (30) defining a seat pan pivot axis (Y1) about which the seat pan (6) pivots. The location of the seat pan pivot axis (Y1) is fixed relative to the seat chassis (4). At least one seat pan link (53-1) is provided for controlling pivoting of the seat pan (6) about said seat pan pivot axis (Y1). The at least one seat pan link (53-1) is coupled to the seat pan (6) in front of the seat pan pivot axis (Y1). The present disclosure also relates to an aircraft (2) including one or more of the aircraft seat (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Nicole Simpson, Jean Evans, Jeremy Smith, Brian Ward, Anthony Harcup, Richard Peter John Nicholas, Brad Becker
  • Patent number: 11794538
    Abstract: An under bed hitch mounting apparatus is shown and described. The under bed hitch mounting apparatus may comprise a first bracket attachable to a frame of a vehicle below a load bed of the vehicle and a second bracket attachable to the frame of the vehicle below a load bed of the vehicle, the second bracket transversely spaced from the first bracket. The under bed hitch mounting apparatus may also include a first receiving member attached with the first bracket, the first receiving member configured to engage an accessory member, where at least a portion of the first receiving member extends above the load bed of the vehicle, and a second receiving member attached with the second bracket, the first receiving member configured to engage the accessory member, where at least a portion of the second receiving member extends above the load bed of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Garner, Matt Dunlavey, Erik Fritz, Brian Ward
  • Patent number: 11795501
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for identifying rare and/or unknown DNA sequences by next-generation sequencing approaches. Isolated double-stranded (ds), single-stranded (ss), or ds/ss DNA is fragmented and the fragments are polished, phosphorylated, and tailed, as necessary. Fragmentation can be enzymatic or mechanical. A universal adapter sequence is ligated to each fragment, wherein the adapter can have a top strand without a 5? phosphate, a 3? with an —H in place of the —OH, and/or a 3? extra base complementary to any base added to the polished fragments. The ligatamers may then serve as templates for amplification using a forward primer complementary to the adapter sequence and a reverse primer targeted to the fragment sequence. Compositions produced by these methods and kits adapted for performing these methods are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventor: Brian Ward
  • Patent number: 11772437
    Abstract: A hitch mount configured to be selectively attached to a vehicle, the vehicle having an under bed hitch mounting system is shown and described. The hitch mount may include at least one transverse member, at least one longitudinal member attached with the at least one transverse member, the at least one longitudinal member including first and second apertures, the first and second apertures of different size, and first and second fastening devices configured to selectively engage the under bed hitch mounting system and the first and second apertures, respectively. The hitch mount may also include first and second biasing members operatively engaged with the first and second fastening, the biasing members applying a load against the under bed hitch mounting system, and first and second handles pivotally and rotatably attached with the first and second fastening devices, the handles having a camming surface configured to engage the first and second biasing members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS INC.
    Inventors: Richard W. McCoy, Brian Ward
  • Publication number: 20230248584
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting determining a volume of urine in an absorbent article such as a diaper. A diaper loading application obtains a first measurement of ambient light received from a photodetector while a light source is off and a second measurement from the photodetector while the light source is transmitting light on an absorbent article. The application determines a normalized measurement of light reflected from an absorbent article by removing an ambient light signal from the second measurement based on the first measurement. The application determines, from the normalized measurement, a presence of urine in the absorbent article. The application further determines an estimated volume of urine in the absorbent article, wherein the determining is based on an elapsed time since the presence of urine and an activity state of an infant wearing the absorbent article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: Verily Life Sciences LLC
    Inventors: Brian Schiffer, Tushar Parlikar, Brian Ward Guilardi
  • Patent number: 11679036
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting determining a volume of urine in an absorbent article such as a diaper. A diaper loading application obtains a first measurement of ambient light received from a photodetector while a light source is off and a second measurement from the photodetector while the light source is transmitting light on an absorbent article. The application determines a normalized measurement of light reflected from an absorbent article by removing an ambient light signal from the second measurement based on the first measurement. The application determines, from the normalized measurement, a presence of urine in the absorbent article. The application further determines an estimated volume of urine in the absorbent article, wherein the determining is based on an elapsed time since the presence of urine and an activity state of an infant wearing the absorbent article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: VERILY LIFE SCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: Brian Schiffer, Tushar Parlikar, Brian Ward Guilardi
  • Patent number: 11673672
    Abstract: An aircraft seat including: a seat chassis; a seat assembly including a seat pan and a seat back; the seat pan being mounted to the seat chassis by a first pivoting connection defining a seat pan pivot axis about which the seat pan pivots, the first pivoting connection being configured such that the seat pan can pivot about the seat pan pivot axis without undergoing a related translational movement; the second pivoting connection defining a seat back pivot axis about which the seat back pivots; at least one seat pan link for controlling pivoting of the seat pan about said seat pan pivot axis; wherein the at least one seat pan link is coupled to the seat pan in front of the seat pan pivot axis; and at least one recline link connected to the seat back and the at least one seat pan link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Ipeco Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Nicole Simpson, Jean Evans, Jeremy Smith, Brian Ward, Anthony Harcup, Richard Peter John Nicholas, Brad Becker
  • Patent number: 11434011
    Abstract: A one-time flare mechanism system for use with an aerial payload system is describe which uses minimal actuation force to produce a reliable flare with minimal shock to the payload, parafoil and rigging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Earthly Dynamics, LLC
    Inventors: Mark F Costello, Michael Brian Ward
  • Publication number: 20220234403
    Abstract: A multi-directional trailer hitch system may include a mounting frame; a first slide assembly configured to slideably engage with the mounting frame, wherein the first slide assembly is configured to slide longitudinally in and out from the mounting frame; a second slide assembly configured to slideably engage with the first slide assembly, wherein the second slide assembly is configured to slide laterally in a side to side direction relative to the first slide assembly; a third slide assembly configured to slideably engage with the second slide assembly, wherein the third slide assembly is configured to slide vertically in an up and down direction relative to the second slide assembly; and one or more actuators configured to selectively effect slide movement of one or more of the first slide assembly, second slide assembly, and third slide assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventor: Marcus Brian Ward
  • Publication number: 20210381241
    Abstract: A shingle includes a substrate having an asphalt coating on a top surface of the substrate and on a bottom surface of the substrate. A surface layer of granules is embedded in the asphalt on the top surface of the substrate. A backdust layer of particles is embedded in the asphalt on the bottom surface of the substrate. A sealant is disposed on the backdust. A hydrophobic material is applied to the sealant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Donn R. Vermilion, Xiujuan Zhang, William Brian Ward, Chris Armintrout
  • Publication number: 20210381240
    Abstract: A shingle includes a substrate having an asphalt coating on a top surface of the substrate and on a bottom surface of the substrate. A surface layer of granules is embedded in the asphalt on the top surface of the substrate. A backdust layer of particles is embedded in the asphalt on the bottom surface of the substrate. A sealant is disposed on the backdust. A hydrophobic material is applied to the sealant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Donn R. Vermilion, Xiujuan Zhang, William Brian Ward, Chris Armintrout
  • Publication number: 20210324449
    Abstract: The present invention provides a plurality of oligonucleotides comprising a semi-random sequence, wherein the semi-random sequence comprises degenerate nucleotides that are substantially non-complementary. Also provided are methods for using the plurality of oligonucleotides to amplify a population of target nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Brian Ward, Kenneth Heuermann
  • Patent number: D986418
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: EyeQue Inc.
    Inventors: Noam Sapiens, David Hishinuma, Vincent Yeh, Jessica Hsueh, Jinsong Chen, Brian Ward