Patents by Inventor Brian White

Brian White 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: 10869945
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for a diffuser and interchangeable cover. A complete diffuser includes a diffuser element that disperses a liquid into air within a diffuser chamber of the complete diffuser. A complete diffuser includes a lid shaped to at least partially enclose an upper opening of a diffuser chamber. A cover is removably couplable to a complete diffuser over a diffuser lid so that a dispersed liquid passes through one or more openings in the cover. A cover includes one or more decorative features having a different external shape than a complete diffuser that receives the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS, LC
    Inventors: D. Gary Young, Mary Young, Tyler A. Nanto, James T. Davis, II, Brian White, William Pipkin
  • Patent number: 10864292
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for a diffuser and one or more removable diffuser covers. A removable diffuser cover comprises one or more decorative features. A cavity in a diffuser cover is shaped to receive a complete diffuser. A complete diffuser comprises a diffuser element that disperses a liquid into air within a diffuser chamber and a lid shaped to at least partially enclose an upper opening of the diffuser chamber. One or more openings are positioned to receive a dispersed liquid from a lid of a complete diffuser within a cavity and to allow the dispersed liquid to pass to an exterior of a removable diffuser cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL GILS, LC
    Inventors: D. Gary Young, Mary Young, Tyler A. Nanto, James T. Davis, II, Brian White, William Pipkin
  • Publication number: 20200309973
    Abstract: A neutron imaging system includes a neutron generator, a flight tube, a stage, a neutron imaging module, and a neutron shield. The neutron generator is configured to provide neutrons. The flight tube has an input opening, an output opening, and a flight tube wall extending from the input opening to the output opening. The flight tube is positioned relative to the neutron generator to enable neutrons from the neutron generator to enter the flight tube through the input opening and exit the flight tube through the output opening. The stage is configured to support a sample object at a position to receive neutrons that pass through the entire length of the flight tube and then pass through the output opening of the flight tube. The neutron imaging module has a neutron-sensitive component that is sensitive to neutrons and configured to receive neutrons that pass through the sample object and generate neutron detection signals that can be used to generate an image or video of the sample object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Brian White, W. Bruce Feller, R. Gregory Downing
  • Publication number: 20200161661
    Abstract: Provided herein are products and methods for making structures having a body defined by a carbon nanotube (CNT) pulp network having a long-range connectivity exceeding a percolation threshold of the structure to permit electron transport throughout the structure, an active material dispersed within the body, and a binder material binding the active material to the CNT pulp network within the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Mark W. Schauer, Eitan Zeira, David Gailus, Brian White
  • Patent number: 10581082
    Abstract: Provided herein are products and methods for making structures having a body defined by a carbon nanotube (CNT) pulp network having a long-range connectivity exceeding a percolation threshold of the structure to permit electron transport throughout the structure, an active material dispersed within the body, and a binder material binding the active material to the CNT pulp network within the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Nanocomp Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Schauer, Eitan Zeira, David Gailus, Brian White
  • Patent number: 10514064
    Abstract: A device for supporting and installing a bearing assembly includes an inner ring having an inner ring axial face, an outer ring having an outer ring axial face and an outer diameter, and a plurality of rolling elements positioned between the inner ring and the outer ring. The device comprises a sleeve having an inner diameter sized and configured to receive and support the outer ring along the outer diameter, and a disc positioned within the sleeve. The disc includes a disc outer diameter sized and configured to permit sliding of the disc along the sleeve inner diameter in an axial direction of the sleeve, and a disc face surface sized and configured to engage the inner ring axial face, or the outer ring axial face, or both when the bearing assembly is received in the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: The Timken Company
    Inventors: Brian White, Jean-Pierre Haeffele, Russell Folger
  • Patent number: 10458167
    Abstract: A counterbalance assembly for an appliance hinge has a base including first and second spaced-apart side walls and a transverse face wall. A channel is located between the first and second side walls. First and second notch portions are respectively located in the first and second side walls. A rotating cam is supported on the base and has a camshaft that extends between the side walls and that is adapted for rotation about an axis of rotation, a first end located in the first notch portion and a second end located in the second notch portion. A biasing spring has an inner end engaged with the base and an outer end spaced from the base. A spring rod includes an outer end operatively coupled to the spring and an inner end operatively coupled to the lever. The lever also pivotally connects to the lobe of the cam. A damper assembly is connected to the base and having a piston which is moved between a first position and a second position by the lever contacting the piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Mansfield Engineered Components, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Collene, Brian White
  • Patent number: 10441877
    Abstract: There is provided a system and method for communicating with a first peripheral device, of a plurality of peripheral devices, using a touch-sensitive system that has a processor and a touch surface. According to an exemplary embodiment, a method includes detecting, using the processor, a plurality of touches on the touch surface of the touch-sensitive system that are made by the first peripheral device. The method further includes identifying, using the processor, the first peripheral device based on the plurality of touches on the touch surface of the touch-sensitive system that are made by the first peripheral device. The method additionally includes communicating data, using the processor, to a receptive circuit of the first peripheral device in response to the identifying of the first peripheral device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher W. Heatherly, Armen Mkrtchyan, Jonathan Backer, Brian White
  • Patent number: 10400703
    Abstract: An example system includes a controller configured to: receive pressure information indicative of a pressure level of the pressurized fuel between an electro-mechanical valve and an engine; based on the pressure level being below a first threshold pressure, send a first signal to open the electro-mechanical valve; determine, based on the pressure information, that the pressure level is increasing upon sending the first signal; in response to the pressure level increasing, send a second signal to activate a pump; determine that the pressure level has increased to a second threshold pressure; and provide information indicating that the engine is ready for operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Power Solutions International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian White, Hans Kwok, Ricky Lulloff, Gregory Aykens
  • Publication number: 20190153759
    Abstract: A receptacle for an associated appliance hinge includes a receptacle base and a breakaway lever movably connected to the receptacle base. The breakaway lever includes a cam edge. A first mounting structure is connected to the receptacle base and adapted to be engaged by an associated hinge arm. A second mounting structure connected to the breakaway lever such that the second mounting structure is movable relative to the receptacle base. The second mounting structure is adapted to be engaged by the associated hinge arm. A breakaway latch is connected to the base and includes a cam follower engaged with the cam edge. The breakaway latch further includes a spring that biases the cam follower into abutment with the cam edge. The breakaway lever is selectively movable from a first position where the cam follower is engaged with a first location on the cam edge to a second position where the cam follower is engaged with a second location on the cam edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Mansfield Engineered Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian White
  • Patent number: 10293247
    Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for facilitating an interaction with a first peripheral device using a touch-sensitive system having a processor and a touch surface. An example method includes detecting, using the processor, the first peripheral device touching the touch surface of the touch-sensitive system, identifying, using the processor, the first peripheral device touching the touch surface of the touch-sensitive system, and determining, using the processor, that the first peripheral device has an accessory attached thereto. A method may include determining, using the processor, transformation of the first peripheral device. Another method may include determining, using the processor, a position of the first peripheral device with respect to digital elements displayed on the touch surface, and interacting with the first peripheral device based on the position of the first peripheral device with respect to the digital elements displayed on the touch surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher W. Heatherly, Kenlip Ong, Armen Mkrtchyan, Jonathan Backer, Brian White
  • Patent number: 10145157
    Abstract: A receptacle for an associated appliance hinge includes a receptacle base and a breakaway lever movably connected to the receptacle base. The breakaway lever includes a cam edge. A first mounting structure is connected to the receptacle base and adapted to be engaged by an associated hinge arm. A second mounting structure connected to the breakaway lever such that the second mounting structure is movable relative to the receptacle base. The second mounting structure is adapted to be engaged by the associated hinge arm. A breakaway latch is connected to the base and includes a cam follower engaged with the cam edge. The breakaway latch further includes a spring that biases the cam follower into abutment with the cam edge. The breakaway lever is selectively movable from a first position where the cam follower is engaged with a first location on the cam edge to a second position where the cam follower is engaged with a second location on the cam edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Mansfield Engineered Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian White
  • Patent number: 10053902
    Abstract: A hinge assembly includes a lever arm and a channel connected to the lever arm. The channel is adapted to be connected to an associated appliance door. A control link is pivotally connected to the lever arm. A slide body includes an inner end connected to the control link. The slide body is adapted for sliding movement in response to pivoting movement of the channel relative to the lever arm between a first (door-closed) position and a second (door-opened) position. A spring resiliently biases the channel toward the first position. A snubber system includes at least one snubber with a piston that is biased to an extended position and moveable to a retracted position against a fluid or other damping resistance during movement of the slide body away when the channel moves from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Mansfield Engineered Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian White, James Collene
  • Publication number: 20180209369
    Abstract: An example system includes a controller configured to: receive pressure information indicative of a pressure level of the pressurized fuel between an electro-mechanical valve and an engine; based on the pressure level being below a first threshold pressure, send a first signal to open the electro-mechanical valve; determine, based on the pressure information, that the pressure level is increasing upon sending the first signal; in response to the pressure level increasing, send a second signal to activate a pump; determine that the pressure level has increased to a second threshold pressure; and provide information indicating that the engine is ready for operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Brian White, Hans Kwok, Ricky Lulloff, Gregory Aykens
  • Publication number: 20180194950
    Abstract: An intumescent nanostructured material for thermal protection comprising a member including a plurality of nanostructured materials, and an intumescent material associated with the member and configured to react in the presence of a heat source to form a foam for thermally insulating the member from the heat source. The member may be a non-woven sheet, a woven sheet, a yarn, or a network, and may be configured to conduct thermal energy away from a heat source. A solution comprising a plurality of nanostructured materials, an intumescent material, and a solvent, wherein the solution has a viscosity suitable for coating or spraying onto a surface of a substrate. The solution may have a viscosity of about 3000 centipoise to about 6000 centipoise, and possibly less than about 1000 centipoise. The solution, when dried on the substrate, may form a thermally-protective coating on the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Peter Antoinette, Mark Schauer, Brian White, Meghann White, Mark A. Banash, David Gailus
  • Publication number: 20180138514
    Abstract: Provided herein are products and methods for making structures having a body defined by a carbon nanotube (CNT) pulp network having a long-range connectivity exceeding a percolation threshold of the structure to permit electron transport throughout the structure, an active material dispersed within the body, and a binder material binding the active material to the CNT pulp network within the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Mark W. Schauer, Eitan Zeira, David Gailus, Brian White
  • Publication number: 20180126261
    Abstract: There is provided a system and method for communicating with a first peripheral device, of a plurality of peripheral devices, using a touch-sensitive system that has a processor and a touch surface. According to an exemplary embodiment, a method includes detecting, using the processor, a plurality of touches on the touch surface of the touch-sensitive system that are made by the first peripheral device. The method further includes identifying, using the processor, the first peripheral device based on the plurality of touches on the touch surface of the touch-sensitive system that are made by the first peripheral device. The method additionally includes communicating data, using the processor, to a receptive circuit of the first peripheral device in response to the identifying of the first peripheral device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher W. Heatherly, Armen Mkrtchyan, Jonathan Backer, Brian White
  • Publication number: 20180126354
    Abstract: A sequencing capture array for identifying mutations in Multiple Myeloma is disclosed. Also disclosed are targeted next generation sequencing methods for identifying SNV, CNV, and translocation mutations in Multiple Myeloma tumor cells. A capture array representing fewer than 500 genes implicated in Multiple Myeloma can be used to analyze tumor mutations and create a personalized treatment plan for a Multiple Myeloma patient. Analytical methods are presented that allow tumor mutations to be elucidated with coverage at a sequencing depth of no more than 500×, or as low as 100×, with optimal efficiency achieved at a sequencing depth of about 300×.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Brian White, Irena Lanc, Robert Fulton, Daniel Auclair, Michael H. Tomasson
  • Patent number: 9895605
    Abstract: There is provided a system and method for communicating with a first peripheral device, of a plurality of peripheral devices, using a touch-sensitive system that has a processor and a touch surface. According to an exemplary embodiment, a method includes detecting, using the processor, a plurality of touches on the touch surface of the touch-sensitive system that are made by the first peripheral device. The method further includes identifying, using the processor, the first peripheral device based on the plurality of touches on the touch surface of the touch-sensitive system that are made by the first peripheral device. The method additionally includes communicating data, using the processor, to a receptive circuit of the first peripheral device in response to the identifying of the first peripheral device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher W. Heatherly, Armen Mkrtchyan, Jonathan Backer, Brian White
  • Patent number: D831815
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Young Living Essential Oils, LC
    Inventors: James T. Davis, II, Kevin Farnsworth, Brian A. White, Michael Anderson, Bryce Twede, Michael Horito