Patents by Inventor Ian Brooks
Ian Brooks 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: 20240156620Abstract: A prosthesis or orthosis housing, including a cylinder configured to receive a piston of a piston and cylinder assembly, a pump section configured to receive part of a pump, and a plurality of passages connecting the cylinder to the pump section, the plurality of passages being smoothly curved along their lengths and devoid of any right-angle bends, wherein the cylinder, the pump section, the plurality of passages, and the prosthesis or orthosis housing form a unitary piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2024Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Jawaad Bhatti, Mir Saeed Zahedi, David Moser, Ian Brooks, Christopher Duke
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Publication number: 20190376609Abstract: An actuator including a housing, a piezo electric disc having a first side and a second side and defining an outer rim, an elastomeric seal, wherein the outer rim is received in the housing and the elastomeric seal engages the first side proximate the outer rim to seal the first side to the housing, the elastomeric seal engages the second side proximate the outer rim to seal the second side to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2018Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Ian Brooks, Paul Guerrier
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Patent number: 10344885Abstract: A servovalve has a pilot stage having a piezoelectric element actuating a pilot stage spool valve, which pilot stage spool valve comprises an output control fluid line to a main stage.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2014Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Moog Controls LimitedInventors: Ian Brooks, Christopher Pagett, Paul Guerrier
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Publication number: 20160161013Abstract: A servovalve has a pilot stage having a piezoelectric element actuating a pilot stage spool valve, which pilot stage spool valve comprises an output control fluid line to a main stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2014Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Ian Brooks, Christopher Pagett, Paul Guerrier
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Patent number: 7296728Abstract: Configurations for a packing container formed from a single, preformed, rigid unit of generally U-shaped cross-section are disclosed. One configuration utilizes three end closures to enclose an object with an elevated end. Another configuration employs three end closures to enclose an object with an elevated mid-section. A third configuration uses two end closures to enclose an object with random elevations. With three end closures, a fourth configuration encloses two or more dissimilar objects in separate compartments. The fourth configuration is especially useful for items that should be prevented from touching or intermingling during shipping. A fifth configuration combines elements of the other four configurations, allowing a user to ship objects with elevated ends, elevated mid-sections, or random elevations in separate compartments. A sixth configuration encloses one or more objects with two end closures that are about equal in length to one another. A device for forming the container is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2006Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D. Loeschen, Ian Brooks
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Patent number: 7293693Abstract: Configurations for a packing container formed from a single, preformed, rigid unit of generally U-shaped cross-section are disclosed. One configuration utilizes three end closures to enclose an object with an elevated end. Another configuration employs three end closures to enclose an object with an elevated mid-section. A third configuration uses two end closures to enclose an object with random elevations. With three end closures, a fourth configuration encloses two or more dissimilar objects in separate compartments. The fourth configuration is especially useful for items that should be prevented from touching or intermingling during shipping. A fifth configuration combines elements of the other four configurations, allowing a user to ship objects with elevated ends, elevated mid-sections, or random elevations in separate compartments. A sixth configuration encloses one or more objects with two end closures that are about equal in length to one another. A device for forming the container is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2006Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D. Loeschen, Ian Brooks
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Publication number: 20070063009Abstract: Configurations for a packing container formed from a single, preformed, rigid unit of generally U-shaped cross-section are disclosed. One configuration utilizes three end closures to enclose an object with an elevated end. Another configuration employs three end closures to enclose an object with an elevated mid-section. A third configuration uses two end closures to enclose an object with random elevations. With three end closures, a fourth configuration encloses two or more dissimilar objects in separate compartments. The fourth configuration is especially useful for items that should be prevented from touching or intermingling during shipping. A fifth configuration combines elements of the other four configurations, allowing a user to ship objects with elevated ends, elevated mid-sections, or random elevations in separate compartments. A sixth configuration encloses one or more objects with two end closures that are about equal in length to one another. A device for forming the container is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC.Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael Loeschen, Ian Brooks
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Publication number: 20070063010Abstract: Configurations for a packing container formed from a single, preformed, rigid unit of generally U-shaped cross-section are disclosed. One configuration utilizes three end closures to enclose an object with an elevated end. Another configuration employs three end closures to enclose an object with an elevated mid-section. A third configuration uses two end closures to enclose an object with random elevations. With three end closures, a fourth configuration encloses two or more dissimilar objects in separate compartments. The fourth configuration is especially useful for items that should be prevented from touching or intermingling during shipping. A fifth configuration combines elements of the other four configurations, allowing a user to ship objects with elevated ends, elevated mid-sections, or random elevations in separate compartments. A sixth configuration encloses one or more objects with two end closures that are about equal in length to one another. A device for forming the container is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC.Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael Loeschen, Ian Brooks
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Publication number: 20070039847Abstract: Configurations for a packing container formed from a single, preformed, rigid unit of generally U-shaped cross-section are disclosed. One configuration utilizes three end closures to enclose an object with an elevated end. Another configuration employs three end closures to enclose an object with an elevated mid-section. A third configuration uses two end closures to enclose an object with random elevations. With three end closures, a fourth configuration encloses two or more dissimilar objects in separate compartments. The fourth configuration is especially useful for items that should be prevented from touching or intermingling during shipping. A fifth configuration combines elements of the other four configurations, allowing a user to ship objects with elevated ends, elevated mid-sections, or random elevations in separate compartments. A sixth configuration encloses one or more objects with two end closures that are about equal in length to one another. A device for forming the container is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2006Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael Loeschen, Ian Brooks
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Patent number: 7140533Abstract: Configurations for a packing container formed from a single, preformed, rigid unit of generally U-shaped cross-section are disclosed. One configuration utilizes three end closures to enclose an object with an elevated end. Another configuration employs three end closures to enclose an object with an elevated mid-section. A third configuration uses two end closures to enclose an object with random elevations. With three end closures, a fourth configuration encloses two or more dissimilar objects in separate compartments. The fourth configuration is especially useful for items that should be prevented from touching or intermingling during shipping. A fifth configuration combines elements of the other four configurations, allowing a user to ship objects with elevated ends, elevated mid-sections, or random elevations in separate compartments. A sixth configuration encloses one or more objects with two end closures that are about equal in length to one another. A device for forming the container is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2003Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D. Loeschen, Ian Brooks
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Patent number: 6915946Abstract: A packaging container is formed form a preformed, rigid first unit of U-shaped cross-section having a generally flat base wall and opposing side walls and a preformed, rigid second unit of U-shaped cross-section having a generally flat base wall and opposing side walls. The second unit is configured so that the side walls of the first unit are fitted within and embraced by the side walls of the second unit when the first unit and second unit are assembled as a container. The opposing side walls of the first and second units each having an embossing formed therein, such that the embossing of each side wall of the first unit engages the embossing of a corresponding, mated side wall of the second unit. The engaged embossings secure the first and second units to one another. The package can include integrally formed end closures.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2002Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D Loeschen, Ian Brooks, G. Michael Velan
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Patent number: 6896174Abstract: A packaging container is formed from a single preformed, rigid unit of U-shaped cross-section having a generally flat bottom wall. The unit forms two end closures from first and second closure panels extending from both ends of a main body portion. The closure panels are foldably connected to the main body portion and each other by first and second fold lines. The main body side walls have straight-cut corners at junctures with the first closure panels, and the first closure panel side walls have straight-cut corners adjacent to the main body, forming square corners when folded. The first closure panel side walls also have straight-cut corners adjacent to the second closure panels, and the second closure panels side walls have straight-cut corners adjacent to the first closure panels, forming square corners when folded to form the end closures.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D. Loeschen, Ian Brooks, Lee A. Sheridan, G. Michael Velan
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Patent number: 6868969Abstract: A packaging container is formed from preformed, rigid base and cover units of U-shaped cross-section. The case unit is configured so that its side walls fit within and are embraced by side walls of the cover unit when assembled as a container. The side walls of the base and cover units have a plurality of straight-cut slits in their side walls, creating a plurality of flaps and allowing both the base and cover units to enclose randomly shaped objects. A single unit packaging container is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2002Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D. Loeschen, Ian Brooks
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Publication number: 20050040215Abstract: Configurations for a packing container formed from a single, preformed, rigid unit of generally U-shaped cross-section are disclosed. One configuration utilizes three end closures to enclose an object with an elevated end. Another configuration employs three end closures to enclose an object with an elevated mid-section. A third configuration uses two end closures to enclose an object with random elevations. With three end closures, a fourth configuration encloses two or more dissimilar objects in separate compartments. The fourth configuration is especially useful for items that should be prevented from touching or intermingling during shipping. A fifth configuration combines elements of the other four configurations, allowing a user to ship objects with elevated ends, elevated mid-sections, or random elevations in separate compartments. A sixth configuration encloses one or more objects with two end closures that are about equal in length to one another. A device for forming the container is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2003Publication date: February 24, 2005Applicant: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael Loeschen, Ian Brooks
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Patent number: 6851602Abstract: A packaging container is formed from preformed, rigid base and cover units of U-shaped cross-section having a generally flat bottom wall. The base unit is configured so that its side walls fit within and are embraced by side walls of the cover unit when assembled as a container. The base unit forms an end closure from first and second closure panels extending from an end of the base unit. The closure panels are separated from the base unit and each other by first and second fold lines. The base unit side walls have straight-cut corners at a juncture with the first closure panel, and the first closure panel side walls have straight-cut corners adjacent to the base unit, forming a square corner when folded. The first closure panel side walls also have straight-cut corners adjacent to the second closure panel, and the second closure panel side walls have straight-cut corners adjacent to the first closure panel, forming a square corner when folded to form the end closure.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2002Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D. Loeschen, Ian Brooks, Lee A. Sheridan, G. Michael Velan
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Publication number: 20040089585Abstract: A packaging container is formed from preformed, rigid base and cover units of U-shaped cross-section. The case unit is configured so that its side walls fit within and are embraced by side walls of the cover unit when assembled as a container. The side walls of the base and cover units have a plurality of straight-cut slits in their side walls, creating a plurality of flaps and allowing both the base and cover units to enclose randomly shaped objects. A single unit packaging container is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2002Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D. Loeschen, Ian Brooks
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Publication number: 20040089703Abstract: A packaging container is formed form a preformed, rigid first unit of U-shaped cross-section having a generally flat base wall and opposing side walls and a preformed, rigid second unit of U-shaped cross-section having a generally flat base wall and opposing side walls. The second unit is configured so that the side walls of the first unit are fitted within and embraced by the side walls of the second unit when the first unit and second unit are assembled as a container. The opposing side walls of the first and second units each having an embossing formed therein, such that the embossing of each side wall of the first unit engages the embossing of a corresponding, mated side wall of the second unit. The engaged embossings secure the first and second units to one another. The package can include integrally formed end closures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2002Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D. Loeschen, Ian Brooks, G. Michael Velan
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Publication number: 20040065724Abstract: A packaging container is formed from preformed, rigid base and cover units of U-shaped cross-section having a generally flat bottom wall. The base unit is configured so that its side walls fit within and are embraced by side walls of the cover unit when assembled as a container. The base unit forms an end closure from first and second closure panels extending from an end of the base unit. The closure panels are separated from the base unit and each other by first and second fold lines. The base unit side walls have straight-cut corners at a juncture with the first closure panel, and the first closure panel side walls have straight-cut corners adjacent to the base unit, forming a square corner when folded. The first closure panel side walls also have straight-cut corners adjacent to the second closure panel, and the second closure panel side walls have straight-cut corners adjacent to the first closure panel, forming a square corner when folded to form the end closure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2002Publication date: April 8, 2004Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D. Loeschen, Ian Brooks, Lee A. Sheridan, G. Michael Velan
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Publication number: 20040065725Abstract: A packaging container is formed from a single preformed, rigid unit of U-shaped cross-section having a generally flat bottom wall. The unit forms two end closures from first and second closure panels extending from both ends of a main body portion. The closure panels are separated from the main body portion and each other by first and second fold lines. The main body side walls have straight-cut comers at junctures with the first closure panels, and the first closure panels side walls have straight-cut comers adjacent to the main body, forming square comers when folded. The first closure panels side walls also have straight-cut comers adjacent to the second closure panels, and the second closure panels side walls have straight-cut comers adjacent to the first closure panels, forming square comers when folded to form the end closures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2002Publication date: April 8, 2004Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D. Loeschen, Ian Brooks, Lee A. Sheridan, G. Michael Velan