Patents by Inventor Bruce Allen

Bruce Allen 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: 20230271775
    Abstract: The invention relates to a container transportation system, such as a rail-based conveyance arrangement. The present invention provides a transportation unit for a container, such as a shipping container, the transportation unit having a wheel arrangement including one or more wheels for engaging a rail along which the container is conveyable, the one or more wheels being locatable at a side of the container; wherein said unit is detachably mounted to the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Bruce ALLEN, Philip Macgregor NORMAN
  • Publication number: 20230156299
    Abstract: There is provided a process that includes (a) receiving an identification of a television (TV) network, (b) obtaining a descriptor of a sporting event that is being transmitted by the TV network, (c) obtaining gambling statistics concerning the sporting event, and (d) sending the gambling statistics to a device for presentation on a target display. There is also provided a system that performs the process, and a storage device that contains instructions that cause a processor to perform the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: OATS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. PONTILLO, Bruce ALLEN
  • Patent number: 10951928
    Abstract: Systems and methods for executing a case based on a barcode detected in a video feed are described herein. An example method commences with receiving the video feed from a video content provider. The video feed may be provided by a client. The method may continue with extracting at least one video frame from the video feed. The method may further include detecting a barcode embedded in the at least one video frame and analyzing the barcode to determine a category associated with the at least one video frame. The method may continue with ascertaining an execution case associated with the category. The method may further include selectively executing the execution case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: BEGASP LLC
    Inventor: Bruce Allen
  • Patent number: 10951929
    Abstract: Systems and methods for executing a case based on a barcode detected in a video feed are described herein. An example method commences with receiving the video feed from a video content provider. The video feed may be provided by a client. The method may continue with extracting at least one video frame from the video feed. The method may further include detecting a barcode embedded in the at least one video frame and analyzing the barcode to determine a category associated with the at least one video frame. The method may continue with ascertaining an execution case associated with the category. The method may further include selectively executing the execution case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: BEGASP LLC
    Inventor: Bruce Allen
  • Publication number: 20200059678
    Abstract: Systems and methods for executing a case based on a barcode detected in a video feed are described herein. An example method commences with receiving the video feed from a video content provider. The video feed may be provided by a client. The method may continue with extracting at least one video frame from the video feed. The method may further include detecting a barcode embedded in the at least one video frame and analyzing the barcode to determine a category associated with the at least one video frame. The method may continue with ascertaining an execution case associated with the category. The method may further include selectively executing the execution case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventor: Bruce Allen
  • Publication number: 20200059679
    Abstract: Systems and methods for executing a case based on a barcode detected in a video feed are described herein. An example method commences with receiving the video feed from a video content provider. The video feed may be provided by a client. The method may continue with extracting at least one video frame from the video feed. The method may further include detecting a barcode embedded in the at least one video frame and analyzing the barcode to determine a category associated with the at least one video frame. The method may continue with ascertaining an execution case associated with the category. The method may further include selectively executing the execution case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventor: Bruce Allen
  • Patent number: 10448064
    Abstract: Systems and methods for executing a case based on a barcode detected in a video feed are described herein. An example method commences with receiving the video feed from a video content provider. The video feed may be provided by a client. The method may continue with extracting at least one video frame from the video feed. The method may further include detecting a barcode embedded in the at least one video frame and analyzing the barcode to determine a category associated with the at least one video frame. The method may continue with ascertaining an execution case associated with the category. The method may further include selectively executing the execution case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: BEGASP LLC
    Inventor: Bruce Allen
  • Patent number: 10237583
    Abstract: Systems and methods for executing a case based on a barcode detected in a video feed are described herein. An example method commences with receiving the video feed from a video content provider. The video feed may be provided by a client. The method may continue with extracting at least one video frame from the video feed. The method may further include detecting a barcode embedded in the at least one video frame and analyzing the barcode to determine a category associated with the at least one video frame. The method may continue with ascertaining an execution case associated with the category. The method may further include selectively executing the execution case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: BEGASP LLC.
    Inventor: Bruce Allen
  • Patent number: 9315318
    Abstract: A liquid containment wall for a tank is formed by corrugated panels connected end to end and supported by upstanding brackets at spaced positions around the peripheral wall and a liner attached to the wall. Each panel has at each end an overlapping section with an array of aligned holes. The holes are connected by connector plates shaped and arranged to overlie a part of the array. Each plate has a plurality of shear pegs extending at right angles and at least one hole therethrough to receive a threaded bolt so that the bolt passes through a respective one of the aligned holes of the array to clamp the plate against the overlapping panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Westeel Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Allen, Yuqin Shan, Brad Warner, James Andrew Mills
  • Publication number: 20160002944
    Abstract: A cylindrical upstanding water tank is formed from a plurality of rows of corrugated curved panels bolted edge to edge with a liner extending over the cylindrical wall and support surface to contain the water within the tank. An access opening is formed in one panel of the cylindrical wall and includes a frame with a rectangular planar front flange and a rearwardly extending flange welded into the hole. Liner retention straps surround the hole to fasten an edge of the liner around the hole. An access cover plate is bolted to the front flange of the frame and carries a hoop strength plate which fastens to studs at the rear of the plane so that the plates are removable to allow service access to the interior of the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Bruce Allen, Yuqin Shan, Nhi Y Le
  • Patent number: 9033179
    Abstract: A cylindrical upstanding water tank is formed from a plurality of rows of corrugated curved panels bolted edge to edge with a liner extending over the cylindrical wall and support surface to contain the water within the tank. An access opening is formed in one panel of the cylindrical wall and includes a frame with a rectangular planar front flange and a rearwardly extending flange welded into the hole. Liner retention straps surround the hole to fasten an edge of the liner around the hole. An access cover plate is bolted to the front flange of the frame and carries a hoop strength plate which fastens to studs at the rear of the plane so that the plates are removable to allow service access to the interior of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Vicwest Inc
    Inventors: Bruce Allen, Yuqin Shan, Nhi Y Le
  • Publication number: 20140318594
    Abstract: A detachable and/or repositionable photovoltaic module for providing a solar powered electrical energy source. The module is preferably provided with a chemical semi-adhesive coating on its non-active backside which allows it to be attached to a variety of surfaces, such as tablets, cell phones, or automobile roofs in a manner that easily supports removal and re-installation. The module may be plugged into these devices as a power source. The module also is preferably provided with one or more lifting elements such as an extended tab, or extrusion of a portion of the module. The Module and lifting elements combination may also employ other semi-adhesives such as Velcro or magnets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Bruce Allen
  • Patent number: 8858120
    Abstract: A liquid containment barrier is formed by corrugated panels connected end to end and supported by upstanding brackets at spaced positions around the peripheral wall and a liner attached to the wall. Each panel has the top edge as a raw edge with a plurality of elongate extruded plastics spring channel members engaged over the top edge. A plurality of additional clamp collars are arranged to surround a part cylindrical portion of the channel members to bridge between panels and to form a local clamping force on the channel member. Each bracket has an inner vertical edge engaging the panels and a rod member hooked to the brace at the lower end and engaging over the channel members at the upper end. The bracket also includes an upwardly extending flange parallel to the inner edge to form a channel for the bottom edge of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Vicwest Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Allen, John Mascarenhas, Michael Fell
  • Publication number: 20140138389
    Abstract: A cylindrical upstanding water tank is formed from a plurality of rows of corrugated curved panels bolted edge to edge with a liner extending over the cylindrical wall and support surface to contain the water within the tank. An access opening is formed in one panel of the cylindrical wall and includes a frame with a rectangular planar front flange and a rearwardly extending flange welded into the hole. Liner retention straps surround the hole to fasten an edge of the liner around the hole. An access cover plate is bolted to the front flange of the frame and carries a hoop strength plate which fastens to studs at the rear of the plane so that the plates are removable to allow service access to the interior of the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: VICWEST CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bruce Allen, Yuqin Shan, Nhi Y Le
  • Publication number: 20130326853
    Abstract: A liquid containment wall for a tank is formed by corrugated panels connected end to end and supported by upstanding brackets at spaced positions around the peripheral wall and a liner attached to the wall. Each panel has at each end an overlapping section with an array of aligned holes. The holes are connected by connector plates shaped and arranged to overlie a part of the array. Each plate has a plurality of shear pegs extending at right angles and at least one hole therethrough to receive a threaded bolt so that the bolt passes through a respective one of the aligned holes of the array to clamp the plate against the overlapping panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Bruce Allen, Yuqin Shan, Brad Warner, James Andrew Mills
  • Publication number: 20130017018
    Abstract: A liquid containment barrier is formed by corrugated panels connected end to end and supported by upstanding brackets at spaced positions around the peripheral wall and a liner attached to the wall. Each panel has the top edge as a raw edge with a plurality of elongate extruded plastics spring channel members engaged over the top edge. A plurality of additional clamp collars are arranged to surround a part cylindrical portion of the channel members to bridge between panels and to form a local clamping force on the channel member. Each bracket has an inner vertical edge engaging the panels and a rod member hooked to the brace at the lower end and engaging over the channel members at the upper end. The bracket also includes an upwardly extending flange parallel to the inner edge to form a channel for the bottom edge of the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: Bruce Allen, John Mascarenhas, Michael Fell
  • Patent number: 8220207
    Abstract: A roof for a large diameter grain bin is formed by roof rafters inclined from a top of the wall to a top ring, with sheet metal panels in an upper row extending from the ring to a circular bottom edge and a lower row extending from a circular top edge to the wall. A circular bracket of Z-shaped cross section is carried on the rafters by upstanding support legs and provides an upper flange engaging the bottom edge of the upper row and a lower flange engaging the top edge of the lower row and an interconnecting web portion. One or both rows are supported at a mid point on a cylindrical tube bent to form a circle butting the panels and supported from the rafters on leg members which include a center strap which can be bent around the tube and two legs bolted to the rafters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Vicwest Corporation
    Inventors: Yuqin Shan, Bruce Allen
  • Publication number: 20100307072
    Abstract: A roof for a large diameter grain bin is formed by roof rafters inclined from a top of the wail to a top ring, with sheet metal panels in an upper row extending from the ring to a circular bottom edge and a lower row extending from a circular top edge to the wall. A circular bracket of Z-shaped cross section is carried on the rafters by upstanding support legs and provides an upper flange engaging the bottom edge of the upper row and a lower flange engaging the top edge of the lower row and an interconnecting web portion. One or both rows are supported at a mid point on a cylindrical tube bent to form a circle butting the panels and supported from the rafters on leg members which include a center strap which can be bent around the tube and two legs bolted to the rafters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Yuqin Shan, Bruce Allen
  • Patent number: 7827634
    Abstract: A system and method for a bed transport. The system may include a drive system configured to couple to a bed frame and to provide powered movement of the bed frame. The system may also include a substantially vertical control arm and a control handle coupled to the control arm. The system may also comprise a switch on the control handle, and the switch may be configured to control a function of the drive system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn Stroth, Chris Niederkrom, Malcolm Thomson, Joe A. Alvarez, Kenneth Knowles, Robert Sepulveda, Martin Rodriguez, Bruce Allen, Jose Sablan, Kevin Bendele
  • Publication number: 20090064616
    Abstract: A floor system includes floor planks and supports for supporting the planks. Each plank is formed from sheet metal to define three depending legs with the first and third legs shaped such that the first leg of a second plank can inter-engage with the third leg. Each support is formed from sheet metal folded to define a top rail, a bottom and a plurality of spaced posts arranged in a row along the rails. A first plank has the first leg located on the top rail over the first post, the second leg located over the second post, and the third leg interlocked with the first leg of the next plank located over the third post. The second plank has the second leg over a fourth post and the remainder extending beyond the rail to engage a next support. The supports are bent and include gripping tangs to hold the planks in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Yuquin Shan, Bruce Allen