Patents by Inventor Carl Brewer
Carl Brewer 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: 11612108Abstract: An agricultural baler towable by a vehicle that includes a frame and a baler hydraulic system. The baler hydraulic system includes a plurality of hydraulically operated subsystems, a plurality of hydraulic subsystem lines being fluidly connected to the plurality of hydraulically operated subsystems, and a hydraulic manifold fluidly connected to the plurality of hydraulic subsystem lines and configured for connecting to the vehicle hydraulic system. The agricultural baler also includes an electrical processing circuit operably connected to the hydraulic manifold and configured for switching the hydraulic manifold for connecting at least one hydraulic subsystem line of the plurality of hydraulic subsystem lines to the vehicle hydraulic system.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Chandrashekhar Singh, Carl Brewer, Gregory T. Fasick, John R. McClure
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Patent number: 11533853Abstract: A calibration system for an agricultural vehicle includes: a motor-driven component; a motor coupled to the motor-driven component and configured to move the motor-driven component between a maximum distance position and a home position; and a controller operatively coupled to the motor. The controller is configured to: enter a component calibration mode; output a first movement signal to the motor to cause the motor to carry the motor-driven component toward the maximum distance position; determine that the motor-driven component has reached the maximum distance position; output a second movement signal to the motor to cause the motor to carry the motor-driven component toward the home position; and determine that the motor-driven component has reached the home position.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2019Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Scott C. Simmons, Carl Brewer
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Publication number: 20210176921Abstract: An agricultural baler towable by a vehicle that includes a frame and a baler hydraulic system. The baler hydraulic system includes a plurality of hydraulically operated subsystems, a plurality of hydraulic subsystem lines being fluidly connected to the plurality of hydraulically operated subsystems, and a hydraulic manifold fluidly connected to the plurality of hydraulic subsystem lines and configured for connecting to the vehicle hydraulic system. The agricultural baler also includes an electrical processing circuit operably connected to the hydraulic manifold and configured for switching the hydraulic manifold for connecting at least one hydraulic subsystem line of the plurality of hydraulic subsystem lines to the vehicle hydraulic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Chandrashekhar Singh, Carl Brewer, Gregory T. Fasick, John R. McClure
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Publication number: 20210076571Abstract: A calibration system for an agricultural vehicle includes: a motor-driven component; a motor coupled to the motor-driven component and configured to move the motor-driven component between a maximum distance position and a home position; and a controller operatively coupled to the motor. The controller is configured to: enter a component calibration mode; output a first movement signal to the motor to cause the motor to carry the motor-driven component toward the maximum distance position; determine that the motor-driven component has reached the maximum distance position; output a second movement signal to the motor to cause the motor to carry the motor-driven component toward the home position; and determine that the motor-driven component has reached the home position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Scott C. Simmons, Carl Brewer
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Patent number: 10561070Abstract: Monitoring current draw of an actuator associated with a rotating arm on a round baler during a net wrapping cycle is used to determine the position of the rotating arm and actuator, as well as to determine the net tension. The current draw of the actuator may be correlated with the home and insert positions of the rotating arm during the net wrapping cycle; thus by monitoring the current draw, the rotating arm and actuator position is determined and may be provided to aid an operator. The net tension during the net wrapping cycle is a function of the rotating arm and actuator current. A calculation of net tension is determined and provided to an operator, allowing the operator to verify performance issues related to the net tension.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Kevin M. Smith, Mark K. Chow, Carl Brewer, James D. Walker, Justin J. Snook, Larry L. Hoover
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Publication number: 20170273247Abstract: Monitoring current draw of an actuator associated with a rotating arm on a round baler during a net wrapping cycle is used to determine the position of the rotating arm and actuator, as well as to determine the net tension. The current draw of the actuator may be correlated with the home and insert positions of the rotating arm during the net wrapping cycle; thus by monitoring the current draw, the rotating arm and actuator position is determined and may be provided to aid an operator. The net tension during the net wrapping cycle is a function of the rotating arm and actuator current. A calculation of net tension is determined and provided to an operator, allowing the operator to verify performance issues related to the net tension.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Kevin M. Smith, Mark K. Chow, Carl Brewer, James D. Walker, Justin J. Snook, Larry L. Hoover
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Patent number: 9706716Abstract: Monitoring current draw of an actuator associated with a rotating arm on a round baler during a net wrapping cycle is used to determine the position of the rotating arm and actuator, as well as to determine the net tension. The current draw of the actuator may be correlated with the home and insert positions of the rotating arm during the net wrapping cycle; thus by monitoring the current draw, the rotating arm and actuator position is determined and may be provided to aid an operator. The net tension during the net wrapping cycle is a function of the rotating arm and actuator current. A calculation of net tension is determined and provided to an operator, allowing the operator to verify performance issues related to the net tension.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2012Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Kevin M. Smith, Mark K. Chow, Carl Brewer, James D. Walker, Justin J. Snook, Larry L. Hoover
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Patent number: 8932250Abstract: A disease management system, methods, and devices are shown and described. In one embodiment, the system includes an infusion pump and a remote controller with the ability to be paired to each other. A method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is shown and described herein. In a further embodiment, a method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is provided. In addition, a method of operating a diabetes management system is provided in which the system includes an infusion pump and at least a remote controller.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Animas CorporationInventors: Barbara A. Montgomery, Krzysztof Z. Brukalo, Manfred Ebner, Steven Getz, Carl Brewer, Ulrich Kraft, Mark DeStefano, Sieghard Hasenzahl, Katherine D. Crothall, David Hohl
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Publication number: 20140053510Abstract: Monitoring current draw of an actuator associated with a rotating arm on a round baler during a net wrapping cycle is used to determine the position of the rotating arm and actuator, as well as to determine the net tension. The current draw of the actuator may be correlated with the home and insert positions of the rotating arm during the net wrapping cycle; thus by monitoring the current draw, the rotating arm and actuator position is determined and may be provided to aid an operator. The net tension during the net wrapping cycle is a function of the rotating arm and actuator current. A calculation of net tension is determined and provided to an operator, allowing the operator to verify performance issues related to the net tension.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: CNH AMERICA LLCInventors: Kevin M. SMITH, Mark K. Chow, Carl Brewer, James D. Walker, Justin J. Snook, Larry L. Hoover
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Patent number: 8449523Abstract: A disease management system, methods, and devices are shown and described. In one embodiment, the system includes an infusion pump and a remote controller with the ability to be paired to each other. A method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is shown and described herein. In a further embodiment, a method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is provided. In addition, a method of operating a diabetes management system is provided in which the system includes an infusion pump and at least a remote controller.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Animas CorporationInventors: Krzysztof Z. Brukalo, Manfred Ebner, Steven Getz, David Hohl, Carl Brewer, Ulrich Kraft, Mark DeStefano, Sieghard Hasenzahl
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Publication number: 20090112154Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method for treating diabetic patients on insulin therapy. More specifically, the invention includes apparatus for infusing insulin into a patient in an amount determined by the patient's carbohydrate intake, blood glucose level, and the amount of insulin calculated to be present in the patient at the time the therapy is to be administered. In one embodiment, an insulin infusion device having an on-board processor obtains a patient's blood glucose value from a remote sensor and receives input from a user indicating their recent meal intake. The device may include an on-board food database for determining the carbohydrate content of the patient's recent meals and compare that with recent insulin deliveries into the patient to determine the insulin present in the patient prior to determining an appropriate insulin dosage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: Animas CorporationInventors: Barbara A. Montgomery, Brian J. McLaughlin, Carl Brewer, Mark DeStefano, Marat Shkolnik
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Publication number: 20080312585Abstract: A disease management system, methods, and devices are shown and described. In one embodiment, the system includes an infusion pump and a remote controller with the ability to be paired to each other. A method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is shown and described herein. In a further embodiment, a method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is provided. In addition, a method of operating a diabetes management system is provided in which the system includes an infusion pump and at least a remote controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: Animas CorporationInventors: Krzysztof Z Brukalo, Manfred Ebner, Steven Getz, David Hohl, Carl Brewer, Ulrich Kraft, Mark DeStefano, Sieghard Hasenzahl
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Publication number: 20080312584Abstract: A disease management system, methods, and devices are shown and described. In one embodiment, the system includes an infusion pump and a remote controller with the ability to be paired to each other. A method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is shown and described herein. In a further embodiment, a method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is provided. In addition, a method of operating a diabetes management system is provided in which the system includes an infusion pump and at least a remote controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: Animas CorporationInventors: Barbara A. Montgomery, Krzysztof Z. Brukalo, Manfred Ebner, Steven Getz, Carl Brewer, Ulrich Kraft, Mark DeStefano, Sieghard Hasenzahl, Katherine D. Crothall, David Hohl
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Patent number: 7002311Abstract: A microcontroller emulates advancement of a speed sensor for a motor, rather than having a physical movement of the speed sensor. The microcontroller calculates an advancement time based on the motor's efficiency. The microcontroller measures a motor speed utilizing a tachometer signal transmitted from the speed sensor. The microcontroller subtracts the emulated advancement time from the motor speed to generate a commutation countdown time. The microcontroller switches or commutates outputs when the commutation countdown time has elapsed. The microcontroller measures an actual advance time, which is a time between the commutating of the outputs and a receipt of the next speed sensor interrupt. The microcontroller calculates an anticipated motor speed by adding the actual advance time to the commutation countdown time.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2004Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Minebea Co., Ltd.Inventors: Nigel Strike, Carl Brewer
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Publication number: 20050206335Abstract: A microcontroller emulates advancement of a speed sensor for a motor, rather than having a physical movement of the speed sensor. The microcontroller calculates an advancement time based on the motor's efficiency. The microcontroller measures a motor speed utilizing a tachometer signal transmitted from the speed sensor. The microcontroller subtracts the emulated advancement time from the motor speed to generate a commutation countdown time. The microcontroller switches or commutates outputs when the commutation countdown time has elapsed. The microcontroller measures an actual advance time, which is a time between the commutating of the outputs and a receipt of the next speed sensor interrupt. The microcontroller calculates an anticipated motor speed by adding the actual advance time to the commutation countdown time.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2004Publication date: September 22, 2005Applicant: MINEBEA CO., LTD.Inventors: Nigel Strike, Carl Brewer
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Patent number: 6833240Abstract: Polymorphic nucleic acid molecules encoding the very low density lipoprotein receptor are described, as well as gene products encoded by these nucleic acid molecules. Allele-specific primers and probes hybridizing to regions flanking or containing these sites are also described, along with methods of use therefor.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2001Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignees: McGill University, Complexe Hospitalier de la SagamieInventors: James C. Engert, Marie-Claude Vohl, Carl Brewer, Kenneth Morgan, Daniel Gaudet, Thomas J. Hudson
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Publication number: 20030165977Abstract: The complete genomic structure of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha gene is described. Also described are the identification of novel single nucleotide polymorphisms and association with higher plasma LDL-cholesterol and total and LDL-apolipoprotein B concentrations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2003Publication date: September 4, 2003Applicant: Complexe Hospitalier de la SigamieInventors: Thomas J. Hudson, Marie-Claude Vohl, Carl Brewer, Kenneth Morgan, Daniel Gaudet
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Patent number: 6544743Abstract: The complete genomic structure of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha gene is described. Also described are the identification of novel single nucleotide polymorphisms and association with higher plasma LDL-cholesterol and total and LDL-apolipoprotein B concentrations.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2000Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignees: McGill University, Complexe Hospitalier de la SagamieInventors: Thomas J. Hudson, Marie-Claude Vohl, Carl Brewer, Kenneth Morgan, Daniel Gaudet
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Publication number: 20020155446Abstract: Polymorphic nucleic acid molecules encoding the very low density lipoprotein receptor are described, as well as gene products encoded by these nucleic acid molecules. Allele-specific primers and probes hybridizing to regions flanking or containing these sites are also described, along with methods of use therefor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2001Publication date: October 24, 2002Applicant: McGill UniversityInventors: James Engert, Marie-Claude Vohl, Carl Brewer, Kenneth Morgan, Daniel Gaudet, Thomas J. Hudson