Patents by Inventor Brian Westcott

Brian Westcott 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: 20200142368
    Abstract: A system for measuring, monitoring and controlling the performance of bridges and other infrastructure creates a database for analysis of real time performance and learning through adaptive algorithms allowing the performance to be analyzed over time and for changes in performance against the specific bridge or infrastructure and other bridges or infrastructure in the a network of such infrastructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Brian Westcott
  • Patent number: 10627219
    Abstract: A system for measuring movement of a structural component of a structure includes a projector which directs a laser or other trackable beam from an origin having a fixed location relative to the structure to a target surface configured to be fixed to the structural component. The beam strikes the target surface to produce a trackable spot at an incidence location on the target surface. A camera coupled to the target surface tracks the position of the incidence location as it moves on the target surface over time in response to relative movement between the structural component and the origin. A computer processor receives data from the camera and calculates the magnitude of movement of the structural component relative to the origin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Intelligent Structures, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Westcott
  • Patent number: 10345775
    Abstract: A system for measuring, monitoring and controlling the performance of bridges and other infrastructure creates a database for analysis of real time performance and learning through adaptive algorithms allowing the performance to be analyzed over time and for changes in performance against the specific bridge or infrastructure and other bridges or infrastructure in the a network of such infrastructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Inventor: Brian Westcott
  • Publication number: 20180164093
    Abstract: A system for measuring movement of a structural component of a structure includes a projector which directs a laser or other trackable beam from an origin having a fixed location relative to the structure to a target surface configured to be fixed to the structural component. The beam strikes the target surface to produce a trackable spot at an incidence location on the target surface. A camera coupled to the target surface tracks the position of the incidence location as it moves on the target surface over time in response to relative movement between the structural component and the origin. A computer processor receives data from the camera and calculates the magnitude of movement of the structural component relative to the origin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Intelligent Structures, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Westcott
  • Publication number: 20160342145
    Abstract: A system for measuring, monitoring and controlling the performance of bridges and other infrastructure creates a database for analysis of real time performance and learning through adaptive algorithms allowing the performance to be analyzed over time and for changes in performance against the specific bridge or infrastructure and other bridges or infrastructure in the a network of such infrastructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventor: Brian Westcott
  • Publication number: 20160217226
    Abstract: A system for measuring, monitoring and controlling the performance of bridges and other infrastructure creates a database for analysis of real time performance and learning through adaptive algorithms allowing the performance to be analyzed over time and for changes in performance against the specific bridge or infrastructure and other bridges or infrastructure in the a network of such infrastructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Brian Westcott
  • Publication number: 20050165654
    Abstract: An Internet portal allows potential buyers to locate and to communicate directly with suppliers of various goods or services. Potential buyers can conduct a search for suppliers through the Internet portal. The potential buyer then selects from a list of suppliers that have been identified through one or more searches. The buyer can link directly to the website of the selected suppliers. The buyer can then select one or more products displayed on the supplier's web site. Unstructured information relating to the selected products is then converted to structured information and stored in a database. The buyer can transmit requests for information, requests for quotes, and purchase orders directly to suppliers through the Internet portal. Buyers and suppliers can collaborate and negotiate with each other through the Internet portal to reach a final acceptable state for a transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Applicant: elnnovate, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Westcott, Jeff Bride