Patents by Inventor Brian Westbrook

Brian Westbrook 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: 11713567
    Abstract: An inlet filter and method of use are disclosed. In one aspect, the inlet filter comprises a frame, filter material, a feed stream inlet, and a filtrate outlet. The frame is configured so an exterior of the frame is shaped like a wedge. In another aspect, the method comprises inserting an inlet filter into a storm sewer inlet. The inlet filter can be one of a plurality of inlet filters inserted into the storm sewer inlet, the filters cooperating to filter a feed stream entering the storm sewer inlet. In a third aspect, a system comprises a plurality of inlet filters configured to be coupled together to filter a feed stream to a storm sewer inlet. The system can be configured so that the width of the plurality of filters is adjustable. For example, a first inlet filter and second inlet filter can be slidably engaged with a connecting filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: TEXAS EROSION SUPPLY, L.P.
    Inventors: Kyle Wayne Sheets, Brian Westbrook Ralph, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20220356694
    Abstract: An inlet filter includes a frame, filter material, a feed stream inlet, and a filtrate outlet. The frame includes a thick portion and a narrow portion. The frame also includes a spring-comprising portion having an adjustable height. A method includes inserting an inlet filter into a storm sewer inlet. The inlet filter can be one of a plurality of inlet filters inserted into the storm sewer inlet, the filters cooperating to filter a feed stream entering the storm sewer inlet. A system includes a plurality of inlet filters configured to be coupled together to filter a feed stream to a storm sewer inlet. The system can be configured so that the width and the height of the plurality of filters is adjustable. For example, a first inlet filter and second inlet filter can be slidably engaged with a connecting filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Kyle Wayne SHEETS, Brian Westbrook RALPH, JR.
  • Publication number: 20220235540
    Abstract: An inlet filter and method of use are disclosed. In one aspect, the inlet filter comprises a frame, filter material, a feed stream inlet, and a filtrate outlet. The frame is configured so an exterior of the frame is shaped like a wedge. In another aspect, the method comprises inserting an inlet filter into a storm sewer inlet. The inlet filter can be one of a plurality of inlet filters inserted into the storm sewer inlet, the filters cooperating to filter a feed stream entering the storm sewer inlet. In a third aspect, a system comprises a plurality of inlet filters configured to be coupled together to filter a feed stream to a storm sewer inlet. The system can be configured so that the width of the plurality of filters is adjustable. For example, a first inlet filter and second inlet filter can be slidably engaged with a connecting filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Kyle Wayne SHEETS, Brian Westbrook RALPH, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11299879
    Abstract: An inlet filter and method of use are disclosed. In one aspect, the inlet filter comprises a frame, filter material, a feed stream inlet, and a filtrate outlet. The frame is configured so an exterior of the frame is shaped like a wedge. In another aspect, the method comprises inserting an inlet filter into a storm sewer inlet. The inlet filter can be one of a plurality of inlet filters inserted into the storm sewer inlet, the filters cooperating to filter a feed stream entering the storm sewer inlet. In a third aspect, a system comprises a plurality of inlet filters configured to be coupled together to filter a feed stream to a storm sewer inlet. The system can be configured so that the width of the plurality of filters is adjustable. For example, a first inlet filter and second inlet filter can be slidably engaged with a connecting filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Texas Erosion Supply, L.P.
    Inventors: Kyle Wayne Sheets, Brian Westbrook Ralph, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11180380
    Abstract: An inlet filter and method of use are disclosed. In one aspect, the inlet filter comprises a frame, filter material, a feed stream inlet, and a filtrate outlet. The frame is configured so an exterior of the frame is shaped like a wedge. The frame comprises a thick portion and a narrow portion opposite the thick portion. The thick portion of the frame comprises the feed stream inlet. The filter material is positioned along a bottom surface of the frame and a portion of an upper surface of the frame that is opposite the feed stream inlet in the narrow portion of the frame. In another aspect, the method comprises inserting an inlet filter into a storm sewer inlet. The inlet filter can be one of a plurality of inlet filters inserted into the storm sewer inlet, the filters cooperating to filter a feed stream entering the storm sewer inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Texas Erosion Supply, L.P.
    Inventors: Kyle Wayne Sheets, Brian Westbrook Ralph, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20210301517
    Abstract: An inlet filter and method of use are disclosed. In one aspect, the inlet filter comprises a frame, filter material, a feed stream inlet, and a filtrate outlet. The frame is configured so an exterior of the frame is shaped like a wedge. In another aspect, the method comprises inserting an inlet filter into a storm sewer inlet. The inlet filter can be one of a plurality of inlet filters inserted into the storm sewer inlet, the filters cooperating to filter a feed stream entering the storm sewer inlet. In a third aspect, a system comprises a plurality of inlet filters configured to be coupled together to filter a feed stream to a storm sewer inlet. The system can be configured so that the width of the plurality of filters is adjustable. For example, a first inlet filter and second inlet filter can be slidably engaged with a connecting filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Kyle Wayne SHEETS, Brian Westbrook RALPH, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210300784
    Abstract: An inlet filter and method of use are disclosed. In one aspect, the inlet filter comprises a frame, filter material, a feed stream inlet, and a filtrate outlet. The frame is configured so an exterior of the frame is shaped like a wedge. The frame comprises a thick portion and a narrow portion opposite the thick portion. The thick portion of the frame comprises the feed stream inlet. The filter material is positioned along a bottom surface of the frame and a portion of an upper surface of the frame that is opposite the feed stream inlet in the narrow portion of the frame. In another aspect, the method comprises inserting an inlet filter into a storm sewer inlet. The inlet filter can be one of a plurality of inlet filters inserted into the storm sewer inlet, the filters cooperating to filter a feed stream entering the storm sewer inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Kyle Wayne SHEETS, Brian Westbrook RALPH, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200243821
    Abstract: A battery having a flat top configuration is described including a handle attached across the centerline, the handle configured to be recessed relative to the periphery of the primary cover and to wrap around the terminals in a collapsed state, wherein the cover includes centerline battery cell vents and at least one side flame arrestor vent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Travis Zachary Torrey, Brian Westbrook, Thomas Bruce Montgomery, Fred F. Feres, Steve Peterson
  • Publication number: 20070103892
    Abstract: A toolbox has a toolbox body with a tool storage compartment; a handle connected to the body; the handle having a light source, at least one battery, and a switch; the switch selectively energizing the light source by electrically connecting the battery and the light source. The light source may be first and second LEDs disposed on opposite sides of the handle's central grip area. The handle may be substantially longitudinally rigid and rotatably moveable relative to the storage compartment through an arc. The handle may be connected to the toolbox body by releasable mechanical connectors, such as by carabineers engaging opposing ends of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Renfred McDaniel, Robert Grubbs, Brian Westbrook, John Serraino, Mark Pardue
  • Patent number: D633862
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Exide Technologies
    Inventors: Lee Qualls, Layna Mendlinger, John Bear, Scott Cronrath, Brian Westbrook, Nick Kovalkevich, T. Bruce Montgomery, David Thimm
  • Patent number: D633863
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Exide Technologies
    Inventors: Lee Qualls, Layna Mendlinger, John Bear, Scott Cronrath, Brian Westbrook, Nick Kovalkevich, T. Bruce Montgomery, David Thimm
  • Patent number: D633864
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Exide Technologies
    Inventors: Lee Qualls, Layna Mendlinger, John Bear, Scott Cronrath, Brian Westbrook, Nick Kovalkevich, T. Bruce Montgomery, David Thimm
  • Patent number: D633865
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Exide Technologies
    Inventors: Lee Qualls, Layna Mendlinger, John Bear, Scott Cronrath, Brian Westbrook, Nick Kovalkevich, T. Bruce Montgomery, David Thimm
  • Patent number: D633866
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Exide Technologies
    Inventors: Lee Qualls, Layna Mendlinger, John Bear, Scott Cronrath, Brian Westbrook, Nick Kovalkevich, T. Bruce Montgomery, David Thimm
  • Patent number: D647051
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Exide Technologies
    Inventors: Lee Qualls, Layna Mendlinger, John Bear, Scott Cronrath, Brian Westbrook, Nick Kovalkevich, T. Bruce Montgomery, David Thimm
  • Patent number: D647052
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Exide Technologies
    Inventors: Lee Qualls, Layna Mendlinger, John Bear, Scott Cronrath, Brian Westbrook, Nick Kovalkevich, T. Bruce Montgomery, David Thimm
  • Patent number: D675562
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Exide Technologies
    Inventors: Lee Qualls, Layna Mendlinger, John Bear, Scott Cronrath, Brian Westbrook, T. Bruce Montgomery, David Thimm