Patents by Inventor Bruce A. Kaiser
Bruce A. Kaiser 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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Publication number: 20240019386Abstract: A system for detecting gold in a sample using X-ray fluorescence can comprise an X-ray device having an X-ray tube assembly. The X-ray tube assembly can comprise a target material. The target material can comprise uranium (e.g., U-238). The X-ray device is configured to emit X-rays at a core or rock sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Bruce Kaiser, Sasa Krneta
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Publication number: 20210046344Abstract: Fire suppression system to extinguish fires present within tanks. The system includes a cylindrical suppression unit that contains a cylindrical aerosol generator. The suppression unit prevents the aerosol generator from sliding into the tank and allows a user to removably attach the system to and from the tank. The aerosol generator uses a potassium aerosol to extinguish the fire and may be engaged via a bulb-thermal actuator or heating of the bulk material that composes the aerosol.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventor: Bruce Kaiser
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Patent number: 9583993Abstract: A generator system with a generator connected between a first preexisting pipe and a second preexisting pipe. The generating system can have a non-magnetic section of pipe, a flux guide, a plurality of coils, a non-rotating stator a rotating device, a plurality of rare earth, and a controller. Fluid flows through the first preexisting pipe flange towards the second preexisting pipe flange, which causes the rotating device to turn the rotating shaft that rotates the plurality of rare earth magnets to provide a magnetic flux energizing the plurality of coils generating a current of sufficient energy to produce at least six watts continuously.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2016Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: TAZMAN TURBINZ, INC.Inventors: Bruce A. Kaiser, Bryon D. Hodges, James R. Oldham
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Patent number: 9506370Abstract: A generator system fluidly connected between a first preexisting pipe and a second preexisting pipe comprising a generator with a first preexisting pipe flange and a second preexisting pipe flange, without forming any holes in the first and second preexisting pipes. A first and second generator flange for engaging a non-magnetic section of pipe and the preexisting pipes and a plurality of coils secured to the non-magnetic section of pipe. A plurality of rare earth magnets secured to an outer surface of a rotating drum or a propeller and configured to energize the plurality of coils. At least one radial bearing, a thrust bearing and a junction box electrically connected to the plurality of coils for receiving energy produced by the plurality of coils and for transmitting a current.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: TAZMAN TUBINZ, INC.Inventors: Bruce A. Kaiser, Bryon D. Hodges, James R. Oldham
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Patent number: 9001488Abstract: A bonding system for a tank battery containing a flammable or combustible product being stored or conveyed, including a bonding conductor, an electrically conductive base member mounted on the tank, the electrically-conductive base member electrically connected to the bonding conductor and to ground installed within each tank and also including a flexible conductive medium with an upper end and a lower end and a plurality of fine electrically-conductive metal wires each having a proximal end and a terminal end, the proximal ends of which are intertwined with the flexible conductive medium to be in electrical connection with the electrical conductive medium, the upper end of the flexible conductive medium electrically connected with the electrically conductive base member and a plurality of static drains located proximate to the highest points of the tank battery and electrically bonded to said bonding conductor.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Lightning Master CorporationInventors: Bruce A. Kaiser, James R. Oldham, John R. Battle
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Patent number: 8650809Abstract: Disclosed is a roof spoiler that effectively disrupts the attached flow of wind upon a roof surface. This spoiler has a stowed position, whereby it is almost completely out of the view of passersby. It also has a deployed position, wherein a barrier is projected vertically, or substantially vertically, so as to disrupt the flow of air over the roof surface. This spoiler utilizes a hinged design to move between these two positions. The spoiler is specially designed to operate in conjunction with a gutter mounted along the leading edge of the roof. In the stowed position, a portion of the spoiler covers the open gutter. In one embodiment, the spoiler is L-shaped to facilitate its stability in the deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Windtripper CorporationInventors: Bruce A. Kaiser, James R. Oldham, Anthony M. DeMore, Jesse P. Carlson, Jennifer M. Morzano
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Patent number: 8127503Abstract: Disclosed is a roof spoiler that effectively disrupts the attached flow of wind on a roof surface. Preferably, the spoiler is specially designed for installation with a gutter mounted on the roof fascia or along the leading edge of the roof. This spoiler utilizes a hinged design to move between two operating positions. The first position is a stowed position, whereby the spoiler extends beyond the gutter and is designed to be nearly invisible to passersby. In the stowed position, a portion of the spoiler covers the outer edge of the gutter (if present). A second portion of the spoiler may extend outward from the gutter. The second position is a deployed position, wherein a barrier is projected vertically, or substantially vertically, so as to disrupt the flow of air over the roof surface. In one embodiment, the spoiler rests upon the roof covering when in the deployed position. In another embodiment, the spoiler rests near or against the gutter or holding bracket.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2010Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Windtripper CorporationInventors: Bruce A. Kaiser, James R. Oldham, Anthony M. DeMore, Jesse P. Carlson, Jennifer M. Morzano
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Patent number: 7905061Abstract: A wind spoiler including a vertical member mounted vertically along a roof of a structure to extend above the plane of the roof for creating turbulence in wind flowing over the roof.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2006Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Lightning Master CorporationInventors: Bruce A. Kaiser, James R. Oldham
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Publication number: 20110000143Abstract: Disclosed is a roof spoiler that effectively disrupts the attached flow of wind on a roof surface. Preferably, the spoiler is specially designed for installation with a gutter mounted on the roof fascia or along the leading edge of the roof. This spoiler utilizes a hinged design to move between two operating positions. The first position is a stowed position, whereby the spoiler extends beyond the gutter and is designed to be nearly invisible to passersby. In the stowed position, a portion of the spoiler covers the outer edge of the gutter (if present). A second portion of the spoiler may extend outward from the gutter. The second position is a deployed position, wherein a barrier is projected vertically, or substantially vertically, so as to disrupt the flow of air over the roof surface. In one embodiment, the spoiler rests upon the roof covering when in the deployed position. In another embodiment, the spoiler rests near or against the gutter or holding bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Bruce A. Kaiser, James R. Oldham, Anthony M. DeMore, Jesse P. Carlson, Jennifer M. Morzano
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Publication number: 20100281785Abstract: Disclosed is a roof spoiler that effectively disrupts the attached flow of wind upon a roof surface. This spoiler has a stowed position, whereby it is almost completely out of the view of passersby. It also has a deployed position, wherein a barrier is projected vertically, or substantially vertically, so as to disrupt the flow of air over the roof surface. This spoiler utilizes a hinged design to move between these two positions. The spoiler is specially designed to operate in conjunction with a gutter mounted along the leading edge of the roof. In the stowed position, a portion of the spoiler covers the open gutter. In one embodiment, the spoiler is L-shaped to facilitate its stability in the deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventors: Bruce A. Kaiser, James R. Oldham, Anthony M. DeMore, Jesse P. Carlson, Jennifer M. Morzano
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Publication number: 20070113489Abstract: A wind spoiler including a vertical member mounted vertically along a roof of a structure to extend above the plane of the roof for creating turbulence in wind flowing over the roof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Inventors: Bruce Kaiser, James Oldham
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Publication number: 20060086901Abstract: An integrated apparatus capable of both molecular and elemental spectroscopic analysis includes, in an exemplary embodiment, a molecular spectroscopic analysis system, an elemental spectroscopic analysis system, and a computational and analysis module. The computational and analysis module is coupled to the molecular spectroscopic analysis system and to the elemental spectroscopic analysis system. The integrated apparatus also includes a display device coupled to the computational and analysis module.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2005Publication date: April 27, 2006Inventors: L. Price, Bruce Kaiser, Robert Shannon, Hilary Himpler
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Publication number: 20060039530Abstract: An x-ray fluorescence (XRF) device and a method for using the same to analyze a sample are described. The EMRXG source of the XRF device has a configuration that allows a greater amount of EMRXG to impinge on the sample being analyzed. The x-ray detector of the XRF device has a configuration that allows a greater amount of x-rays emitted by the sample to impinge on the detector. With such a configuration, the size and cost of the x-ray fluorescence device decreases. As well, fewer EMRXG are needed from the EMRXG source because of the greater efficiency and an exempt EMRXG source that is exempt from radioactivity licensing requirements can be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2005Publication date: February 23, 2006Inventors: Donald Kenning, L. Price, Bruce Kaiser
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Patent number: 6909770Abstract: Apparatus and methods in which one or more elemental taggants that are intrinsically located in an object are detected by x-ray fluorescence analysis under vacuum conditions to identify or verify the object's elemental content for elements with lower atomic numbers. By using x-ray fluorescence analysis, the apparatus and methods of the invention are simple and easy to use, as well as provide detection by a non line-of-sight method to establish the origin of objects, as well as their point of manufacture, authenticity, verification, security, and the presence of impurities. The invention is extremely advantageous because it provides the capability to measure lower atomic number elements in the field with a portable instrument.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2002Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Keymaster Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Fred Schramm, Bruce Kaiser
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Patent number: 6850592Abstract: Apparatus and methods in which one or more elemental taggants that are extrinsically placed in an object are detected by x-ray fluorescence analysis to identify or authenticate the object are described. The taggant is manufactured as part of the object or the taggant is placed into a coating, packaging, label, or otherwise embedded onto the object for the purpose of later verifying the presence or absence of these elements by x-ray fluorescence. The taggant is then analyzed by XRF and the analysis is then converted into a 2D symbol format that can be used in various security and authentication applications. By using x-ray fluorescence analysis, the apparatus and methods of the invention are simple and easy to use, without the limitations experience by current anti-counterfeiting technologies.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: Keymaster Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Harry F. Schramm, Bruce Kaiser, Robert D. Kuhlman, Therese Howe, Robert Shannon, Ken Wheeler
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Publication number: 20040022355Abstract: Apparatus and methods in which an elemental constituent, especially low Z elemental constituents, that are intrinsically located—or extrinsically placed—in an object (such as a pharmaceutical) are detected by x-ray fluorescence analysis to identify or verify the object or its point of manufacture. The elemental constituent is manufactured as part of the object or placed into a coating, packaging, label, or otherwise embedded within the object for the purpose of later verifying the presence or absence of these elements by x-ray fluorescence to determine the unique elemental composition of the elemental constituent(s). The apparatus and methods of the invention are simple and easy to use, as well as provide detection by a non line-of-sight method to establish the origin of objects, as well as their point of manufacture, authenticity, verification, or security. The invention is extremely advantageous because it is difficult to replicate, simulate, alter, transpose, or tamper with.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2002Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Bruce Kaiser, Robert Shannon, Vassili Kobyltchak
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Publication number: 20030194052Abstract: Apparatus and methods in which one or more elemental taggants that are intrinsically located—or extrinsically placed—in an object are detected by x-ray fluorescence analysis to identify or track/trace the object or its point of manufacture, as well as to establish the origin of objects and their authenticity. The taggant is manufactured as part of the object or the taggant is placed into a coating, packaging, label, or otherwise embedded within or onto the object for the purpose of later verifying the presence or absence of these elements by x-ray fluorescence to determine the unique elemental composition of the taggant within the respective object. The apparatus and methods can used in combination with, in place or, or in additional to current anti-counterfeiting technologies.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventors: L. Stephen Price, Robert Shannon, Therese Howe, Bruce Kaiser
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Publication number: 20030194053Abstract: Apparatus and methods in which one or more elemental taggants that are extrinsically placed in an object are detected by x-ray fluorescence analysis to identify or authenticate the object are described. The taggant is manufactured as part of the object or the taggant is placed into a coating, packaging, label, or otherwise embedded onto the object for the purpose of later verifying the presence or absence of these elements by x-ray fluorescence. The taggant is then analyzed by XRF and the analysis is then converted into a 2D symbol format that can be used in various security and authentication applications. By using x-ray fluorescence analysis, the apparatus and methods of the invention are simple and easy to use, without the limitations experience by current anti-counterfeiting technologies.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventors: Harry F. Schramm, Bruce Kaiser, Robert D. Kuhlman, Therese Howe, Robert Shannon, Ken Wheeler
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Publication number: 20030133537Abstract: Apparatus and methods in which one or more elemental taggants that are intrinsically located in an object are detected by x-ray fluorescence analysis under vacuum conditions to identify or verify the object's elemental content for elements with lower atomic numbers. By using x-ray fluorescence analysis, the apparatus and methods of the invention are simple and easy to use, as well as provide detection by a non line-of-sight method to establish the origin of objects, as well as their point of manufacture, authenticity, verification, security, and the presence of impurities. The invention is extremely advantageous because it provides the capability to measure lower atomic number elements in the field with a portable instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventors: Fred Schramm, Bruce Kaiser
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Publication number: 20020097833Abstract: Apparatus and methods in which one or more taggants that are intrinsically located—or extrinsically placed—in an object, such as a personal identification device like a badge. The taggants are detected by x-ray fluorescence analysis to identify or verify the object or its point of manufacture. The taggants are manufactured as part of the article or the taggant is placed into a coating, label, or otherwise embedded within the object for the purpose of later verifying the presence or absence of these elements by x-ray fluorescence, thus determining the unique elemental composition of the taggant within the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Bruce Kaiser, L. Stephen Price, Robert D. Kuhlman, Robert Shannon