Patents by Inventor Bryan M. Anderson
Bryan M. Anderson 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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Patent number: 11971728Abstract: A hierarchical modular arbitration architecture for a mobile platform guidance system is disclosed. In embodiments, the architecture comprises a hierarchy of arbitration layers, each arbitration layer narrower in scope than the layer above (e.g., mission objective arbitrators, route arbitrators, path arbitrators). Each arbitration layer includes one or more objective-based arbitrators in communication with one or more applications or modes. Each arbitrator receives control input (e.g., from the pilot, from aircraft sensors) and control signals from the level above, selecting a mode to make active based on decision agents within the arbitrator layer which control mode priorities and sequencing (e.g., some flight objectives may involve multiple arbitrators and their subject applications coordinating in sequence).Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.Inventors: David L Lempia, Jack Jordan, Bryan M. Krawiec, John D. Anderson, Amy Lindaman, Christopher M. Boggs
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Patent number: 11918019Abstract: Provided is food component comprising cells of at least one bacterium, said cells comprising a crude protein concentration of at least 60 wt % of a total dry weight of said cells and nucleic acid at a concentration of less than about 5 wt % of a total dry weight of said cells, wherein at least 50% of a total number of said cells are dead cells. Further provided are food and beverages comprising such food components and methods of manufacture thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: SUPERBREWED FOOD INC.Inventors: Bryan P. Tracy, Aharon M. Eyal, Sasson Somekh, Shawn Jones, Daniel Knox Mitchell, Alon Karpol, Kartheek Ankella-Anderson
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Publication number: 20100274640Abstract: A cleaning process management system monitors information concerning chemical products dispensed by automated chemical product dispensers. The cleaning process management system analyzes data received from the dispensers and generates reports regarding dispensation of chemical products. The cleaning process management system may also generate reports concerning recommended cleaning process improvements based on the analysis of the dispenser data.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: John D. Morey, Bryan M. Anderson, Eric R. Balz, Timothy R. Snellen
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Patent number: 7053037Abstract: A pseudo-stable phase-splitting solvent composition that forms a single liquid phase when subjected to mild agitation and retains that single phase while the composition is applied to a surface, but which forms two or more laminar liquid phases promptly after being applied. A concentrated solvent film forms on the surface, under a film containing the other phase. The solvent preferably is denser than water, and the composition preferably is diluted with water. This enables the solvent to attack the surface at near full strength, and provides a water seal over the solvent film. The solvent composition can be used full strength or in diluted form for cleaning, reducing the microbial population of, or degreasing a variety of surfaces, and for stripping a variety of difficult-to-remove coatings from surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2003Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Mark D. Levitt, Robert D. P. Hei, Keith E. Olson, Bryan M. Anderson
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Patent number: 6828296Abstract: A UV cured floor finish can be removed from a floor by applying to the cured finish an inhomogeneous stripper composition containing at least one polar solvent, allowing the stripper composition to contact the finish for sufficient time to soften the finish, and removing the softened finish from the floor by mopping, vacuuming, mild abrasion or other measures that do not remove substantial portions of the floor. Preferably the polar solvent is denser than water and preferably the stripper composition has a diffusion rate through the cured finish greater than about 7×10−7 g/cm2/sec. Strippable floor finish kits can be manufactured by combining a UV curable floor finish composition and an inhomogeneous stripper composition containing at least one polar solvent.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2002Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Keith E. Olson, Bryan M. Anderson, Kim R. Smith
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Patent number: 6822030Abstract: Continuous coatings including floor finishes can be prepared using novel two part compositions and methods. The two part compositions comprise a solid particulate polymer part and a liquid coalescing agent part. A novel method of the invention involves contacting the coalescing agent with the polymer in a variety of coating methods including applying the polymer to the coalescing agent, applying the coalescing agent to the polymer or applying the coalescing agent and polymer simultaneously. The polymer and coalescing agent interact to form a continuous coating layer or finish layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Keith E. Olson, Bryan M. Anderson, Robert D. P. Hei
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Patent number: 6822063Abstract: A waterborne radiation curable coating composition containing at least one acrylate functional oligomer having a functionality greater than 3 and at least one vinyl ether oligomer having a functionality greater than 1 provides a cured coating resists deep scratches.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2002Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Keith E. Olson, Bryan M. Anderson
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Patent number: 6764719Abstract: A radiation cure device (10) has a removable light housing (25). The cure device (10) utilizes a fixed output power supply (55), a shutter mechanism (30) and is easily maneuverable because of its lighter weight. The light housing (20) is laterally offset and is adjustable in a lateral direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2001Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Scott T. Russell, Kelvin D. Sundeen, Keith E. Olson, Bryan M. Anderson
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Publication number: 20040044116Abstract: A waterborne radiation curable coating composition containing at least one acrylate functional oligomer having a functionality greater than 3 and at least one vinyl ether oligomer having a functionality greater than 1 provides a cured coating resists deep scratches.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2002Publication date: March 4, 2004Inventors: Keith E. Olson, Bryan M. Anderson
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Publication number: 20040031535Abstract: A preferred embodiment stackable product packaging includes a first bottle having a base portion and a bottom portion forming a housing. The housing forms a cavity, and the bottom portion forms an opening allowing access to the cavity. The housing and the cavity are configured and arranged to receive and house an upper portion of a second bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Scott T. Russell, Bryan M. Anderson
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Publication number: 20040020723Abstract: A method for creating ready-to-use products from a concentrated form of the products for sale at a retail price is disclosed. The apparatus to create the ready-to-use products generally comprises a source of one or more concentrated products. These concentrated products are delivered to a point of use which typically may be a small, consumer-sized container. The apparatus dilutes the concentrated product to an appropriate level. The final, ready-to-use product can be a wide variety of cleaning products. The method provides for a larger profit to the retailer than normally available from the sale of pre-filled cleaning products.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Allan L. Schuman, Tina O. Outlaw, Bryan M. Anderson, Keith E. Olson
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Publication number: 20030204003Abstract: Continuous coatings including floor finishes can be prepared using novel two part compositions and methods. The two part compositions comprise a solid particulate polymer part and a liquid coalescing agent part. A novel method of the invention involves contacting the coalescing agent with the polymer in a variety of coating methods including applying the polymer to the coalescing agent, applying the coalescing agent to the polymer or applying the coalescing agent and polymer simultaneously. The polymer and coalescing agent interact to form a continuous coating layer or finish layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Keith E. Olson, Bryan M. Anderson, Robert D.P. Hei
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Publication number: 20030148911Abstract: A pseudo-stable phase-splitting solvent composition that forms a single liquid phase when subjected to mild agitation and retains that single phase while the composition is applied to a surface, but which forms two or more laminar liquid phases promptly after being applied. A concentrated solvent film forms on the surface, under a film containing the other phase. The solvent preferably is denser than water, and the composition preferably is diluted with water. This enables the solvent to attack the surface at near full strength, and provides a water seal over the solvent film.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2003Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Mark D. Levitt, Robert D. P. Hei, Keith E. Olson, Bryan M. Anderson
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Publication number: 20030032571Abstract: A UV cured floor finish can be removed from a floor by applying to the cured finish an inhomogeneous stripper composition containing at least one polar solvent, allowing the stripper composition to contact the finish for sufficient time to soften the finish, and removing the softened finish from the floor by mopping, vacuuming, mild abrasion or other measures that do not remove substantial portions of the floor. Preferably the polar solvent is denser than water and preferably the stripper composition has a diffusion rate through the cured finish greater than about 7×10−7 g/cm2/sec. Strippable floor finish kits can be manufactured by combining a UV curable floor finish composition and an inhomogeneous stripper composition containing at least one polar solvent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventors: Keith E. Olson, Bryan M. Anderson, Kim R. Smith
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Publication number: 20030031801Abstract: A UV cured floor finish can be removed from a floor by applying to the cured finish an inhomogeneous stripper composition containing at least one polar solvent, allowing the stripper composition to contact the finish for sufficient time to soften the finish, and removing the softened finish from the floor by mopping, vacuuming, mild abrasion or other measures that do not remove substantial portions of the floor. Preferably the polar solvent is denser than water and preferably the stripper composition has a diffusion rate through the cured finish greater than about 7×10−7 g/cm2/sec. Strippable floor finish kits can be manufactured by combining a UV curable floor finish composition and an inhomogeneous stripper composition containing at least one polar solvent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventors: Keith E. Olson, Bryan M. Anderson, Kim R. Smith
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Patent number: 6472027Abstract: A UV cured floor finish can be removed from a floor by applying to the cured finish an inhomogeneous stripper composition containing at least one polar solvent, allowing the stripper composition to contact the finish for sufficient time to soften the finish, and removing the softened finish from the floor by mopping, vacuuming, mild abrasion or other measures that do not remove substantial portions of the floor. Preferably the polar solvent is denser than water and preferably the stripper composition has a diffusion rate through the cured finish greater than about 7×10−7 g/cm2/sec. Strippable-floor finish kits can be manufactured by combining a UV curable floor finish composition and an inhomogeneous stripper composition containing at least one polar solvent.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2000Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Inventors: Keith E. Olson, Bryan M. Anderson, Kim R. Smith
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Publication number: 20020073921Abstract: A radiation cure device (10) has a removable light housing (25). The cure device (10) utilizes a fixed output power supply (55), a shutter mechanism (30) and is easily maneuverable because of its lighter weight. The light housing (20) is laterally offset and is adjustable in a lateral direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2001Publication date: June 20, 2002Inventors: Scott T. Russell, Kelvin D. Sundeen, Keith E. Olson, Bryan M. Anderson
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Patent number: 6361826Abstract: Continuous coatings are prepared using novel two part compositions and methods. The two part compositions of the invention comprise, in separate containers, a powder polymer composition and a coalescing agent. The powder composition has preferred particle size distribution and composition for use in the compositions or methods of the invention. The coalescing agents of the invention cooperate with the powder part to result in a excellent finish having the appropriate drying hardness, durability, etc. The novel method of the invention involves contacting a coalescing agent with polymer particles in a variety of coating methods. The particles and the coalescing agent interact to form a continuous coating layer or finish layer. The basic coating formation methods of the invention can be embodied in a number of methods or protocols including applying a solid polymer to the liquid coalescing agent, applying the agent to the polymer particulate or applying the liquid and polymer simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2001Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Keith E. Olson, Bryan M. Anderson, Robert D. P. Hei
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Publication number: 20010043987Abstract: Continuous coatings can be prepared using novel two part compositions and methods. The two part compositions of the invention comprise, in separate containers, a powder polymer composition and a coalescing agent. The powder composition has preferred particle size distribution and composition for use in the compositions or methods of the invention. The coalescing agents of the invention cooperate with the powder part to result in a excellent finish having the appropriate drying hardness, durability, etc. The novel method of the invention involves contacting a coalescing agent with polymer particles in a variety of coating methods. The particles and the coalescing agent interact to form a continuous coating layer or finish layer. The basic coating formation methods of the invention can be embodied in a number of methods or protocols including applying a sold polymer to the liquid coalescing agent, applying the agent to the polymer particulate or applying the liquid and polymer simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2001Publication date: November 22, 2001Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Keith E. Olson, Bryan M. Anderson, Robert D.P. Hei