Patents by Inventor J. Bradley
J. Bradley 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: 12277432Abstract: SR-IOV (single root IO virtualization) capable PCIe devices can implement virtual functions (VFs) that are assigned to VMs running on a host machine, thereby speeding IO operation by writing directly to the VMs' memory while bypassing the hypervisor managing the VMs. As such, VFs thwart the dirty page tracking that hypervisors use to minimize VM downtime when the VM is migrated between hosts. The SR-IOV PCIe devices can help resolve this problem by maintaining dirty page tracking data for VMs running on the host machine. The SR-IOV PCIe devices bypassing the hypervisor while writing into a memory page of the VM can set the dirty page tracking data to indicate the memory pages that are dirty (i.e., written to by the VF), and can provide access to the dirty page tracking data. The hypervisor can thereby obtain and use the dirty page tracking data.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2021Date of Patent: April 15, 2025Assignee: Pensando Systems Inc.Inventors: Chaitanya Huilgol, J. Bradley Smith, Allen Hubbe, Balakrishnan Raman, Harinadh Nagulapalli, Krishna Doddapaneni, Murty Subba Rama Chandra Kotha, Varada Raja Kumar Kari
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Patent number: 12269953Abstract: A mono-extruded hemp composite board (EHB) is provided. By combining hemp feedstocks with virgin and/or recycled binder materials and subsequently extruding them into an extrudate sheet, an environmentally friendly alternative to tradition construction materials is created. Secondary feedstocks and waste products from other production streams may be added during the extrusion process to enhance the physical characteristics of the extrudate sheet in addition to reducing the raw material costs and creating a more environmentally friendly construction material. The extrudate sheet produced using such materials is structurally superior to traditional construction materials due to the structural characteristics of dispersed hemp feedstocks; the complete encapsulation of hemp feedstocks in the binder material; and the lower hygroscopic and higher pest and mold resistance properties of hemp feedstocks.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2023Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Inventors: John D. Graham, John J. Bradley
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Patent number: 12269927Abstract: A method for producing environmentally friendly, mono-extruded hemp composite board (EHB) is provided. By using hemp fiber and hemp hurd in combination with virgin and/or recycled binders, the system and method may be used to create preferable substitutes for traditional construction boards. The method generally comprises steps of processing hemp hurd/fiber and injecting said hemp hurd/fiber into an extruder along with a binder. Waste products from other production streams may be added as well to reduce waste/cost of said production streams. The resulting EHB is structurally superior to traditional construction boards largely due to the structural characteristics of dispersed hemp hurd and hemp fiber, their complete encapsulation in a binder material, and their lower hygroscopic properties. Additionally, since the EHB is created using an extruder, a downstream extrusion arrangement may be used to mold the EHB into shapes that are difficult to achieve with traditional construction boards.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2023Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Inventors: John D. Graham, John J. Bradley
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Publication number: 20250073949Abstract: A method for producing environmentally friendly, coextruded hemp composite board (CHB) is provided. By using hemp fiber and hemp hurd in combination with virgin and/or recycled thermoplastics, the system and method may be used to create environmentally sound substitutes for traditional construction materials. The method generally comprises steps of obtaining hemp hurd/fiber and injecting said hemp hurd/fiber into an extruder along with a thermoplastic binder. Waste products from other production streams may be added as well to reduce waste/cost of said production streams. The resulting CHB is structurally superior to traditional construction materials largely due to the dispersed hemp hurd and hemp fiber, their encapsulation in a binder material and lower hygroscopic properties. Additionally, since the CHB is created using an extruder, a downstream extrusion arrangement may be used to mold the CHB into shapes that are difficult to achieve with traditional construction materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2023Publication date: March 6, 2025Inventors: John D. Graham, John J. Bradley
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Patent number: 12194493Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for dispensing filament adhesive onto a target substrate. A filament adhesive is applied on a target substrate according to a bead application plan, then the applied bead is checked against performance criteria. A second bead application plan is generated, and subsequent filament bead applied according to the second bead application plan.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2020Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Mark E. Napierala, Joel J. Bradley, Thomas Q. Chastek, Nicholas G. Dyshaw
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Publication number: 20240330023Abstract: A kitchen appliance includes a body defining an accessory connection surface with a sensor. The kitchen appliance further includes a first appliance accessory with a first readable module and a second appliance accessory with a second readable module. A user interface on the body includes a visual display and a plurality of buttons under the visual display that are biased towards a user to provide haptic feedback. A control system is configured to receive a signal from the sensor of the presence of the first readable module or the second readable module and identify which of the first appliance accessory and the second appliance accessory are attached to the accessory connection surface by the signal. The control system is further configured to generate a graphic on the visual display specific to the identified appliance accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2024Publication date: October 3, 2024Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Samuel J. Bradley, Andrew John Leitert, Pravin R. Shewale
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Publication number: 20240318733Abstract: A multi-way valve adapted to control a flow of fluid to different thermal fluid circuits includes a valve housing, a valve flow controller, and sealing systems. The valve flow controller is arranged in the valve housing to control flow through the valve housing. Each scaling system is configured to seal between the valve housing and one of the valve rotors included in the valve flow controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2024Publication date: September 26, 2024Inventors: Michael S. Brock, J Bradley Groom
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Publication number: 20240237854Abstract: A food processor for a food item, the food processor comprises a base, a see-through receptacle configured to receive the food item. The receptacle is operably coupled with the base. The food processor also comprises a see-through lid operably coupled with the see-through receptacle. The food processor further comprises a drive shaft rotatably coupled with the base and a see-through tool support formed as a disc operably coupled with the drive shaft disposed within the see-through receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2023Publication date: July 18, 2024Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Samuel J. Bradley, Pravin R. Shewale, Andrew John Leitert, Edward James Haney
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Publication number: 20240239000Abstract: A dicer assembly for a food processor appliance includes a blade unit that has a driven hub, a first arm that extends from the driven hub, and a second arm that extends from the driven hub opposite the first arm. A first blade is connected to and extends along the first arm. A first trolley extends from the first arm opposite the driven hub and a second trolley extends from the second arm opposite the driven hub. An outer ring defines a guide rail slidably coupled with the first trolley and the second trolley.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2023Publication date: July 18, 2024Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Samuel J. Bradley, Edward James Haney, Andrew John Leitert, Pravin R. Shewale
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Publication number: 20240237855Abstract: A food processing appliance includes a base configured to selectively receive a plurality of vessel types. At least one of the plurality of vessel types includes a first magnetic key that includes at least one magnet disposed in a first arrangement of magnets along at least two axes. A magnetic compass assembly that is located on the base is configured to detect a reading that includes a presence and location of magnets on the at least two axes. The food processing appliance also includes a processor and a memory. The memory includes instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive the reading from the magnetic compass assembly and identify the at least one vessel type from the plurality of vessel types based on the first arrangement of the at least one magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2023Publication date: July 18, 2024Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Samuel J. Bradley, Edward James Haney, Andrew John Leitert, Pravin R. Shewale
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Publication number: 20240215766Abstract: A food processing appliance includes a base and a heating component operably connected to the base and configured to selectively receive a vessel and generate heat above a temperature threshold. At least one latch includes a locked position that secures the heating component to the vessel and an unlocked position that permits removal of the heating component from the vessel. A temperature dependent catch assembly is configured to retain the at least one latch in the locked position above the temperature threshold and release the at least one latch below the temperature threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2023Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Samuel J. Bradley, Andrew John Leitert, Pravin R. Shewale, Edward James Haney
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Publication number: 20240207911Abstract: Waste treatment systems are provided that can include: an elongated vessel having a length greater that a width, the elongated vessel comprising: an inlet configured to receive waste for treatment; a solids outlet configured to discharge solid treated waste residue; and a gas outlet configured to discharge gas generated during waste treatment; one or more scroll(s) within the vessel and configured to be rotated therein; and a media bed within the vessel and physically engaged with the scroll. Methods for treating waste within an elongated vessel are provided, the methods comprising: providing waste to within an elongated vessel; exposing the waste to media within the elongated vessel to form both a solid treated waste residue and a gas; removing the solid treated waste residue from the elongated vessel via a first discharge conduit; and removing the gas from the elongated vessel via a second discharge conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2022Publication date: June 27, 2024Inventor: J. Bradley Mason
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Publication number: 20240203379Abstract: Systems and techniques for aggregation, display, and sharing of data. Graphic items representing data objects identified by a data package may be displayed on timelines. Each timeline may be associated with a respective class of data, and each graphic item displayed on a respective timeline may represent one or more of the data objects in the class associated with the respective timeline. A prediction may be made regarding which data will be displayed in the near future. A pre-fetch request may be generated, and the predicted data may be retrieved from a remote server and stored in a local data cache before the user requests that the predicted data be displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2023Publication date: June 20, 2024Inventors: Michael A. Greco, Michael J. Pulaski, JR., Patrick J. Bradley, Alexandre Chailleux, Steven D. Phelps, Ronald Allen Matsumoto, David J. Pacini, Luc A. Heinrich
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Publication number: 20240117888Abstract: A multi-way valve adapted to control a flow of fluid to different thermal fluid circuits includes a valve housing, a valve flow controller, and a sealing system. The valve flow controller is arranged in the valve housing to control flow through the valve housing. The sealing system is configured to seal between the valve housing and the valve flow controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Michael S. Brock, J Bradley Groom
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Publication number: 20240084093Abstract: A method for producing environmentally friendly, mono-extruded hemp composite board (EHB) is provided. By using hemp fiber and hemp hurd in combination with virgin and/or recycled binders, the system and method may be used to create preferable substitutes for traditional construction boards. The method generally comprises steps of processing hemp hurd/fiber and injecting said hemp hurd/fiber into an extruder along with a binder. Waste products from other production streams may be added as well to reduce waste/cost of said production streams. The resulting EHB is structurally superior to traditional construction boards largely due to the structural characteristics of dispersed hemp hurd and hemp fiber, their complete encapsulation in a binder material, and their lower hygroscopic properties. Additionally, since the EHB is created using an extruder, a downstream extrusion arrangement may be used to mold the EHB into shapes that are difficult to achieve with traditional construction boards.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: John D. Graham, John J. Bradley
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Publication number: 20240084143Abstract: A mono-extruded hemp composite board (EHB) is provided. By combining hemp feedstocks with virgin and/or recycled binder materials and subsequently extruding them into an extrudate sheet, an environmentally friendly alternative to tradition construction materials is created. Secondary feedstocks and waste products from other production streams may be added during the extrusion process to enhance the physical characteristics of the extrudate sheet in addition to reducing the raw material costs and creating a more environmentally friendly construction material. The extrudate sheet produced using such materials is structurally superior to traditional construction materials due to the structural characteristics of dispersed hemp feedstocks; the complete encapsulation of hemp feedstocks in the binder material; and the lower hygroscopic and higher pest and mold resistance properties of hemp feedstocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: John D. Graham, John J. Bradley
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Publication number: 20230341063Abstract: A thermostatic control device according to the present disclosure is configured to control the flow of coolant fluid from a reservoir through a heat exchanging circuit and/or a bypass back to a cooling circuit pump. The device controls the flow of coolant fluid based on temperature of the coolant fluid at the device. The thermostatic control device includes a thermostatic valve with notches that allow metered flow of coolant fluid to the heat exchanging circuit during opening of the thermostatic valve. By metering flow during opening, oscillation or rapid opening/closing movement of the valve can be avoided during the transition from a fully closed position of the thermostatic valve to a fully opened position of the thermostatic valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: John W. Ripberger, JR., J Bradley Groom
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Publication number: 20230309752Abstract: A countertop appliance includes a base, a drive shaft, a first coupler, a first engagement feature, a secondary coupler assembly, a first jar assembly, and a second jar assembly. The secondary coupler assembly includes a second coupler, a gearset coupled to the second coupler, and a second engagement feature coupled to the gearset. The secondary coupler assembly is operable between a disengaged condition, wherein the second engagement feature is disengaged from the first engagement feature, and an engaged condition, wherein the second engagement feature is engaged with the first engagement feature. The second coupler is generally rotationally stationary during drive shaft rotation at a first speed in the disengaged condition of the secondary coupler assembly, and the second coupler rotates at a second speed that is less than the first speed during drive shaft rotation at the first speed in the engaged condition of the secondary coupler assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2022Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Samuel J. Bradley, Pravin R. Shewale
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Patent number: 11776506Abstract: Systems and techniques for aggregation, display, and sharing of data. Graphic items representing data objects identified by a data package may be displayed on timelines. Each timeline may be associated with a respective class of data, and each graphic item displayed on a respective timeline may represent one or more of the data objects in the class associated with the respective timeline.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Synthro Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Greco, Michael J. Pulaski, Jr., Patrick J. Bradley, Alexandre Chailleux, Steven D. Phelps, Ronald A. Matsumoto, David J. Pacini, Luc A. Heinrich
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Patent number: 11657407Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for filtering data with probabilistic filters for content selection. In one embodiment, an example method may include determining a user interaction history with a first product identifier for a user account, determining a first parent product identifier of the first product identifier, and generating a database with the first parent product identifier and a user account identifier for the user account. Example methods may include determining a set of candidate content with first content and second content for the user account, determining a second product identifier associated with the first content, and determining a second parent product identifier of the second product identifier. Example methods may include determining that the second parent product identifier is not present in the database using a probabilistic filter, and determining that the first content is eligible for presentation.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Bradley, Andrew Douglas Birkett, Anirudh Dastidar, Fred Grossman, Anthony Richard McBryan, Sebastiano Merlino