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).

  • Publication number: 20240156620
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2024
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Jawaad Bhatti, Mir Saeed Zahedi, David Moser, Ian Brooks, Christopher Duke
  • Publication number: 20190376609
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Ian Brooks, Paul Guerrier
  • Patent number: 10344885
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Moog Controls Limited
    Inventors: Ian Brooks, Christopher Pagett, Paul Guerrier
  • Publication number: 20160161013
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Ian Brooks, Christopher Pagett, Paul Guerrier
  • Patent number: 7296728
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D. Loeschen, Ian Brooks
  • Patent number: 7293693
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D. Loeschen, Ian Brooks
  • Publication number: 20070063009
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael Loeschen, Ian Brooks
  • Publication number: 20070063010
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael Loeschen, Ian Brooks
  • Publication number: 20070039847
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael Loeschen, Ian Brooks
  • Patent number: 7140533
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D. Loeschen, Ian Brooks
  • Patent number: 6915946
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D Loeschen, Ian Brooks, G. Michael Velan
  • Patent number: 6896174
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D. Loeschen, Ian Brooks, Lee A. Sheridan, G. Michael Velan
  • Patent number: 6868969
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D. Loeschen, Ian Brooks
  • Publication number: 20050040215
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael Loeschen, Ian Brooks
  • Patent number: 6851602
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D. Loeschen, Ian Brooks, Lee A. Sheridan, G. Michael Velan
  • Publication number: 20040089585
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D. Loeschen, Ian Brooks
  • Publication number: 20040089703
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D. Loeschen, Ian Brooks, G. Michael Velan
  • Publication number: 20040065724
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D. Loeschen, Ian Brooks, Lee A. Sheridan, G. Michael Velan
  • Publication number: 20040065725
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Michael D. Loeschen, Ian Brooks, Lee A. Sheridan, G. Michael Velan