Patents by Inventor James McKinnon
James McKinnon 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: 11964182Abstract: The present invention relates to an indoor stand with degrees of movement side gear for use with bicycles comprising two main components assembled in an integrated manner: 1) a rear roller and 2) a front stand that attaches to the fork, instead of the front wheel, in which springs or cushions below the front fork allow degree of lateral movement to the left and right, in which a main bar is coupled to the base by an axis that allows the lateral movement degrees with stability. The presence of these components makes the present invention well simulate the experience of pedaling outdoors and working on the user's shoulders, arms and abdomen.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Aruanã Energia S.A.Inventors: Brian Ray Brewer, Robert James McKinnon
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Publication number: 20240068398Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of energy recovery from hot exhaust gases, a type of system that is widely used in industrial generator assemblies to produce steam used in industrial processes or cold to cool perishables or to cool environments. The system according to the present invention applies to the recovery of energy from exhaust gases in small generator assemblies, smaller than 10 MW, and comprises a turbo (1) connected to the exhaust gas outlet (2) in a small power plant generator assembly (3) and in which said turbo (1) is connected to a hydraulic pump (4), which generates pressure and transmits this pressure to a hydraulic pressure accumulator (5) which, in turn, sends hydraulic fluid under pressure for a hydraulic motor (6) of constant speed, which moves a pulley (7), and said pulley (7), in turn, moves another pulley (8), installed directly on the alternator shaft (9) of the generator assembly (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Sandro Marchini, Brian Ray Brewer, Robert James McKinnon
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Publication number: 20230312051Abstract: An elliptical bike is described having a function that elliptical bikes of the related art do not have, since their rear pulleys, which support the platforms, are screwed into protrusions welded to the frame, which have holes. The bicycle also comprises a folding embodiment, and holes that are suitable for raising and lowering the angle of attack of the platforms and the positioning of the rear pulleys, which are fixed (e.g., screwed) into protrusions welded to the frame, thereby providing four positions of angle of attack, giving the option to work different muscles in the user’s legs.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Brian Ray Brewer, Robert James McKinnon
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Publication number: 20230296046Abstract: An autonomous modular device for an electric generating plant is described which may be in the form of a container that makes use of a vehicular engine adjacent to the canopy of a modular structure. A drycooler heat exchanger, with a layout different from the other existing layouts, implying improvements in the use of this type of autonomous generator system, is provided insofar as it provides easy transport, adequate consumption without mechanical loss and high energy efficiency. In one embodiment the vehicular engine is placed under the canopy of the modular structure, wherein a drycooler heat exchanger is accommodated, and not an engine radiator, with a different arrangement from the other existing units. A second embodiment is adapted to places where there is no physical space for the model including the heat exchanger under the canopy, forcing the installation on the ceiling of the installation, or for other installations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Sandro Marchini, Brian Ray Brewer, Robert James McKinnon
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Patent number: 11382306Abstract: An apparatus for receiving a food product having a cover and a removable liner are discussed. The cover has a top and bottom opening and a sidewall that extends at least partially between the top and bottom opening. At least one aperture is disposed on the sidewall. The removable liner can be inserted within the cover to form the apparatus for receiving the food product. After use of the removable liner, a user can dispose the removable liner by using the aperture to lift the cover with the removable liner inside, and dropping the removable liner into a waste receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2018Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Kinn, Inc.Inventors: Alexander James McKinnon, Allen Chandler Young
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Publication number: 20210252335Abstract: The present invention relates to an indoor stand with degrees of movement side gear for use with bicycles comprising two main components assembled in an integrated manner: 1) a rear roller and 2) a front stand that attaches to the fork, instead of the front wheel, in which springs or cushions below the front fork allow degree of lateral movement to the left and right, in which a main bar is coupled to the base by an axis that allows the lateral movement degrees with stability. The presence of these components makes the present invention well simulate the experience of pedaling outdoors and working on the user's shoulders, arms and abdomen.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Brian Ray Brewer, Robert James McKinnon
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Patent number: 10315725Abstract: A bicycle with a rear drive assembly configured to allow pedal boards to be pivotable while moving in an elliptical trajectory and which allows a cyclist to ride in an erect position is disclosed. A front end of each of the pedal boards is pivotably connected to an end of a crank and each of the pedal boards is connected to or integral with a guide rod extending rearwardly from the pedal board. The guide rods are supported by a rear drive assembly comprising a transverse tube that is horizontally connected to a frame of the bicycle. A roller is mounted at each end of the transverse tube. Each roller has a groove which accommodates the cross-section of the guide rod.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: ARUANÂ ENERGIA S/AInventors: Brian Ray Brewer, Robert James McKinnon
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Patent number: 10202896Abstract: A modular electric power plant housed within a container equipped with a transformer for direct connection to an local power distribution system that can supply energy in remote areas is disclosed. The container provides noise control, and includes a set of units that are interconnected and are capable of generating medium-voltage electric power for supplying a local power distribution system. The units include generator units; a cooling unit; a distribution unit and transformer built-in to a tank for collecting spilled oil. The built-in tanks have double walls for collecting contaminated oil/water installed inside the container base, while air inlets for aiding cooling and at least one pair of fans are provided in the cooling unit compartment. The generator units are powered by gas, diesel, or biodiesel automotive engines. Each generator is connected to an exhaust pipe for gases that is installed on the container upper wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2014Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Aruana Energia S/AInventors: Brian Ray Brewer, Robert James McKinnon
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Publication number: 20180288966Abstract: An apparatus for receiving a food product having a cover and a removable liner are discussed. The cover has a top and bottom opening and a sidewall that extends at least partially between the top and bottom opening. At least one aperture is disposed on the sidewall. The removable liner can be inserted within the cover to form the apparatus for receiving the food product. After use of the removable liner, a user can dispose the removable liner by using the aperture to lift the cover with the removable liner inside, and dropping the removable liner into a waste receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Alexander James McKinnon, Allen Chandler Young
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Patent number: 10093432Abstract: A drone receiving system having a tray configured to function as a landing pad for the drone delivering a package as well as a nest for the package, wherein the tray is associated with at least a mounting arm for mounting the drone receiving system to an outside of a structure, wherein the at least a mounting arm is expandable to move the tray away from the structure, so that the drone can deliver the package without being obstructed by the structure, and wherein the at least a mounting arm is retractable to move the tray after package delivery toward the structure, so that the package can be unloaded from the tray from inside the structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2015Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Inventors: James McKinnon, Frederick J. Onorato
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Patent number: 9992971Abstract: An apparatus for receiving a food product having a cover and a removable liner are disclosed. The cover has a top and bottom opening and a sidewall that extends at least partially between the top and bottom opening. At least one aperture is disposed on the sidewall. The removable liner can be inserted within the cover to form the apparatus for receiving the food product. After use of the removable liner, a user can dispose the removable liner by using the aperture to lift the cover with the removable liner inside, and dropping the removable liner into a waste receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Kinn, Inc.Inventors: Alexander James McKinnon, Allen Chandler Young
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Patent number: 9957708Abstract: “CONSTRUCTION DEVICE INTRODUCED INTO AN ELECTRICAL POWER PLANT MODULE”, more specifically relating to an electrical power plant module (1) of the type used for accessibility to electrical energy, primarily in remote areas such as isolated rural communities, mining camps, oil platforms, areas recently affected by storms, areas affected by earthquakes, offshore platforms, etc.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: ARUANÃ ENERGIA S/AInventors: Brian Ray Brewer, Robert James McKinnon
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Publication number: 20160369689Abstract: A modular electric power plant housed within a container equipped with a transformer for direct connection to an local power distribution system that can supply energy in remote areas is disclosed. The container provides noise control, and includes a set of units that are interconnected and are capable of generating medium-voltage electric power for supplying a local power distribution system. The units include generator units; a cooling unit; a distribution unit and transformer built-in to a tank for collecting spilled oil. The built-in tanks have double walls for collecting contaminated oil/water installed inside the container base, while air inlets for aiding cooling and at least one pair of fans are provided in the cooling unit compartment. The generator units are powered by gas, diesel, or biodiesel automotive engines. Each generator is connected to an exhaust pipe for gases that is installed on the container upper wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2014Publication date: December 22, 2016Applicant: Aruanã Energia S/AInventors: Brian Ray BREWER, Robert James MCKINNON
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Publication number: 20160273211Abstract: “CONSTRUCTION DEVICE INTRODUCED INTO AN ELECTRICAL POWER PLANT MODULE”, more specifically relating to an electrical power plant module (1) of the type used for accessibility to electrical energy, primarily in remote areas such as isolated rural communities, mining camps, oil platforms, areas recently affected by storms, areas affected by earthquakes, offshore platforms, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2014Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Brian Ray BREWER, Robert James MCKINNON
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Publication number: 20160212970Abstract: An apparatus for receiving a food product having a cover and a removable liner are discussed. The cover has a top and bottom opening and a sidewall that extends at least partially between the top and bottom opening. At least one aperture is disposed on the sidewall. The removable liner can be inserted within the cover to form the apparatus for receiving the food product. After use of the removable liner, a user can dispose the removable liner by using the aperture to lift the cover with the removable liner inside, and dropping the removable liner into a waste receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Alexander James McKinnon, Allen Chandler Young
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Publication number: 20160159429Abstract: A bicycle with a rear drive assembly configured to allow pedal boards to be pivotable while moving in an elliptical trajectory and which allows a cyclist to ride in an erect position is disclosed. A front end of each of the pedal boards is pivotably connected to an end of a crank and each of the pedal boards is connected to or integral with a guide rod extending rearwardly from the pedal board. The guide rods are supported by a rear drive assembly comprising a transverse tube that is horizontally connected to a frame of the bicycle. A roller is mounted at each end of the transverse tube. Each roller has a groove which accommodates the cross-section of the guide rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Brian Ray Brewer, Robert James McKinnon
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Publication number: 20160101874Abstract: A drone receiving system having a tray configured to function as a landing pad for the drone delivering a package as well as a nest for the package, wherein the tray is associated with at least a mounting arm for mounting the drone receiving system to an outside of a structure, wherein the at least a mounting arm is expandable to move the tray away from the structure, so that the drone can deliver the package without being obstructed by the structure, and wherein the at least a mounting arm is retractable to move the tray after package delivery toward the structure, so that the package can be unloaded from the tray from inside the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: James McKinnon, Frederick J. Onorato
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Patent number: 9260156Abstract: A bicycle with a rear drive assembly configured to allow pedal boards to be pivotable while moving in an elliptical trajectory and which allows a cyclist to ride in an erect position is disclosed. A front end of each of the pedal boards is pivotably connected to an end of a crank and each of the pedal boards is connected to or integral with a guide rod extending rearwardly from the pedal board. The guide rods are supported by a rear drive assembly comprising a transverse tube that is horizontally connected to a frame of the bicycle. A roller is mounted at each end of the transverse tube. Each roller has a groove which accommodates the cross-section of the guide rod.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Aruanã Energia S/AInventors: Brian Ray Brewer, Robert James McKinnon
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Patent number: D870600Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2018Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Aruana Energia S/AInventors: Brian Ray Brewer, Robert James McKinnon
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Patent number: D871270Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Aruana Energia S/AInventors: Brian Ryan Brewer, Robert James McKinnon