Patents by Inventor Jeff Brian
Jeff Brian 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: 11970137Abstract: A vehicle includes a storage compartment, a belt conveyor located in the storage compartment and having a slat belt supported by a pair of rollers, and a shelf operatively coupled to the slat belt and configured to move between a lower stowed position within the storage compartment and an upper deployed position extending outward from the storage compartment.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, David Brian Glickman, Jeff Robert Seaman, Annette Lynn Huebner, George Abram Thornton, Michael John Harmon
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Patent number: 11953901Abstract: An autonomous vehicle includes one or more sensors for detecting an object in an environment surrounding the autonomous vehicle and a vehicle computing system comprising one or more processors receiving canonical route data associated with at least one canonical route, and controlling travel of the autonomous vehicle based on sensor data from the one or more sensors and the canonical route data associated with the at least one canonical route. The at least one canonical route comprises at least one roadway connected with another roadway in a plurality of roadways in a geographic location that satisfies at least one route optimization function derived based on trip data associated with one or more traversals of the plurality of roadways in a geographic location by one or more autonomous vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: UATC, LLCInventors: Andrew Raymond Sturges, Alexander Edward Chao, Yifang Liu, Xiaodong Zhang, Richard Brian Donnelly, Bryan John Nagy, Jeff Schneider, Collin Christopher Otis
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Publication number: 20240075883Abstract: A vehicle includes a storage compartment, a belt conveyor located in the storage compartment and having a slat belt supported by a pair of rollers, and a shelf operatively coupled to the slat belt and configured to move between a lower stowed position within the storage compartment and an upper deployed position extending outward from the storage compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, David Brian Glickman, Jeff Robert Seaman, Annette Lynn Huebner, George Abram Thornton, Michael John Harmon
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Patent number: 9687711Abstract: A hitter training device is described that is easily transportable, is not bulky, and does not require complex assembly and disassembly. The hitter training device also readily facilitates hitter training for right-handed hitters, for left-handed hitters, or for switch hitters. The device includes a support, a cord, a ball, and a clamp. The support has a first end, a second end, and a mid-section, and the first and second ends are axially offset from the mid-section. The cord is coupled to the support between opposing portions of the support that are axially offset from the mid-section, and has a length such that, when it is coupled to the support, the cord is not taut. The ball is mounted on the cord. The clamp is coupled to the support and is configured to temporarily mount the support, in a releasable manner, to a structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Inventor: Jeff Brian
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Publication number: 20160256760Abstract: A hitter training device is described that is easily transportable, is not bulky, and does not require complex assembly and disassembly. The hitter training device also readily facilitates hitter training for right-handed hitters, for left-handed hitters, or for switch hitters. The device includes a support, a cord, a ball, and a clamp. The support has a first end, a second end, and a mid-section, and the first and second ends are axially offset from the mid-section. The cord is coupled to the support between opposing portions of the support that are axially offset from the mid-section, and has a length such that, when it is coupled to the support, the cord is not taut. The ball is mounted on the cord. The clamp is coupled to the support and is configured to temporarily mount the support, in a releasable manner, to a structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventor: Jeff Brian
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Patent number: 8827939Abstract: An article of headwear to treat an infant's persistently maintained head position with respect to rotation about the cranial-caudal (head to toe) axis, seen in conditions such as plagiocephaly (baby flat head) and torticollis (wry neck). The headwear both permits and encourages an infant with a preferred head position to volitionally turn his or her head in several positions thereby promoting head and neck rotation and development of a naturally shaped cranium, thus treating or preventing torticollis and plagiocephaly respectfully. The infant headwear generally includes a head receiving member and positioning guide member. The head receiving member is placed on the infant's head and allows strategic placement of the positioning guide member. The positioning guide member increases the ability of the infant with a flat region to turn his or her head by re-establishing a round contour, and selectively increases cutaneous pressure in order to balance the variables influencing the infant's preferred head position.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Inventor: Jeff Brian Slatten
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Publication number: 20130125761Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for providing a pressed beverage using a press and lid system. In one aspect, a beverage material is pressed to the bottom of a beverage container by means of a press ring including a filter. The walls of the beverage container exert a force on the press ring, folding flaps (perimeter portions) that are attached to the press ring by means of a flexible attachment member. Any beverage material or other debris that is not collected by the filter in the press ring is collected by a filter in the lid. Other variations and features consistent with the present invention exist.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: SmartCup Inc.Inventor: Jeff Brian
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Patent number: 8375846Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for providing a pressed beverage using a press and lid system. In one aspect, a beverage material is pressed to the bottom of a beverage container by means of a press ring including a filter. The walls of the beverage container exert a force on the press ring, folding flaps (perimeter portions) that are attached to the press ring by means of a flexible attachment member. Any beverage material or other debris that is not collected by the filter in the press ring is collected by a filter in the lid. Other variations and features consistent with the present invention exist.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2009Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: SmartCup, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Brian Baccetti
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Publication number: 20110087197Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for instilling fluid into a patient having an intestinal stoma so as to administer an antegrade colonic enema. The portable instillation apparatus comprising in combination: a fluid reservoir, a pump assembly, a control module, a fluid delivery tube and an intestinal stoma catheter wherein the control module is operable to automatically deliver a predetermined volume of instillation fluid at a specific flow rate and pressure range suitable for a particular patient. The portable instillation apparatus utilities a gear pump manifold and a robust empty reservoir detection mechanism, facilitating the portability, durability and reliability of the apparatus over-coming the disadvantages of traditional peristaltic pump mechanisms. The portable instillation apparatus maximizes the ease of transport and use of the device while also enabling a method for a patient to self-administer an antegrade colonic enema within a short time period and without intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2008Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: Bruno Mombrinie, Jeff Brian Eidsen, Cindy Carol Eidsen, Joe Peterson, Robert Davis
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Publication number: 20100252054Abstract: An article of headwear to treat an infant's persistently maintained head position with respect to rotation about the cranial-caudal (head to toe) axis, seen in conditions such as plagiocephaly (baby flat head) and torticollis (wry neck). The headwear both permits and encourages an infant with a preferred head position to volitionally turn his or her head in several positions thereby promoting head and neck rotation and development of a naturally shaped cranium, thus treating or preventing torticollis and plagiocephaly respectfully. The infant headwear generally includes a head receiving member and positioning guide member. The head receiving member is placed on the infant's head and allows strategic placement of the positioning guide member. The positioning guide member increases the ability of the infant with a flat region to turn his or her head by re-establishing a round contour, and selectively increases cutaneous pressure in order to balance the variables influencing the infant's preferred head position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventor: Jeff Brian Slatten
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Patent number: 7666171Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved apparatus and method for instilling fluid into a patient having an intestinal stoma thereby administering an antegrade colonic enema. The portable instillation apparatus comprising in combination: a fluid reservoir, a pump assembly, a control module, a fluid delivery line and an intestinal stoma catheter wherein the control module is operable to automatically stop fluid delivery to the intestinal stoma after a predetermined volume of fluid has been instilled at a predetermined flow rate and pressure range suitable for a particular patient. The portable instillation apparatus incorporates a unique gear pump manifold facilitating the portability, durability and reliability of the apparatus overcoming the disadvantages of traditional peristaltic pump mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2005Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Haleys Pump CompanyInventors: Bruno Mombrinie, Jeff Brian Eidsen, Cindy Carol Eidsen, Joe Peterson, Robert Davis
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Publication number: 20090277335Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for providing a pressed beverage using a press and lid system. In one aspect, a beverage material is pressed to the bottom of a beverage container by means of a press ring including a filter. The walls of the beverage container exert a force on the press ring, folding flaps (perimeter portions) that are attached to the press ring by means of a flexible attachment member. Any beverage material or other debris that is not collected by the filter in the press ring is collected by a filter in the lid. Other variations and features consistent with the present invention exist.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2009Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventor: Jeff Brian Baccetti
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Patent number: 7494327Abstract: The present invention is directed to a portable air compressor having a storage compartment, which may be used to store air compressor accessories. A shroud which encloses a portable air compressor has a recess. The recess is at least partially covered with a cover member, which is mounted to the shroud. The recess and the cover member together define a storage compartment for storing air compressor accessories such as fittings, nozzles, and the like, and/or tools such as a wrench, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2004Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Etter, J. Cody Stilwell, Jeff Brian Thompson, Gary D. White
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Publication number: 20080275381Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved apparatus and method for instilling fluid into a patient having an intestinal stoma thereby administering an antegrade colonic enema. The portable instillation apparatus comprising in combination: a fluid reservoir, a pump assembly, a control module, a fluid delivery line and an intestinal stoma catheter wherein the control module is operable to automatically stop fluid delivery to the intestinal stoma after a predetermined volume of fluid has been instilled at a predetermined flow rate and pressure range suitable for a particular patient. The portable instillation apparatus incorporates a unique gear pump manifold facilitating the portability, durability and reliability of the apparatus overcoming the disadvantages of traditional peristaltic pump mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2005Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: HALEYS PUMP COMPANYInventors: Bruno Mombrinie, Jeff Brian Eidsen, Cindy Carol Eidsen, Joe Peterson, Robert Davis
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Patent number: 7369756Abstract: A method for extracting and decoding data stored in a DV format having sequential DIF blocks that include a header and a payload portion, where the stored data is not decodable under the DV format in which the data is stored. The data is sequentially extracted and decoded from the payload portions of respective DIF blocks.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2003Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Severt Hallberg, Jeff Brian Sampsell
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Patent number: 7366407Abstract: An apparatus for storing an MPEG-2 transport data stream with a conventional digital video (DV) recorder. The MPEG-2 transport stream data is inserted into a data block of a digital video (DV) frame. The DV frame is stored on the storage medium of the DV recorder. For playback, the stored DV frame can transferred to a receiver where the MPEG data is extracted, decoded and presented.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2003Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Severt Hallberg, Jeff Brian Sampsell
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Patent number: 7298959Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing an MPEG-2 transport data stream with a conventional digital video (DV) recorder is described. The packetized MPEG-2 transport stream data is inserted into a data block of a digital video (DV) frame. The digital video frame is stored on the storage medium of the DV recorder. The DV frame may be inserted into an isochronous data transfer packet for transfer to the recorder over an IEEE 1394 serial bus. On the other hand, the MPEG transport stream data may be transferred to the recorder over the IEEE 1394 serial bus before the data is inserted into the DV frame for storage. For playback, the stored DV frame can be copied into an IEEE 1394 packet for transfer to the television receiver where the MPEG data is extracted from the frame, decoded and presented. On the other hand, the MPEG data may be extracted from the stored DV frame before transfer to the receiver over the IEEE 1394 bus.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1999Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Severt Hallberg, Jeff Brian Sampsell
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Patent number: 7294120Abstract: An automated instillation apparatus and method for instilling fluid into a patient having an intestinal stoma thereby administering an antegrade colonic enema. The automated instillation apparatus comprising in combination: a fluid reservoir, a pump, a pump control module, a fluid delivery line and an intestinal stoma catheter wherein the pump control module is operable to automatically stop fluid delivery to the intestinal stoma after a predetermined volume of fluid has been instilled at a predetermined flow rate and pressure range suitable for the particular patient. The automated instillation apparatus is optionally battery powered and of a size and weight suitable for carrying on a person.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2003Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Haleys Pump CompanyInventors: Jeff Brian Eidsen, Cindy Carol Eidsen, Bruno Mombrinie, Joe Peterson, Robert Davis
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Patent number: 6984106Abstract: A sealing arrangement for a stator shroud segment is provided that includes a resilient seal to reduce air leakage and improve turbine engine efficiency. The stator shroud segment includes an outer shroud having a leading edge groove and a trailing edge groove, and a plurality of inner shrouds each having a leading edge hook and a trailing edge hook. The leading and trailing hooks of each of the inner shrouds are respectively engaged with the leading and trailing edge grooves of the outer shroud so as to connect the inner shrouds to the outer shroud. A resilient shaped seal is located on a leading edge hook of the inner shroud so as to be between the leading hook and a retaining ring that contributes to holding the inner shroud in place.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2004Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Jeff Brian Thompson
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Publication number: 20040105658Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing an MPEG-2 transport data stream with a conventional digital video (DV) recorder is described. The packetized MPEG-2 transport stream data is inserted into a data block of a digital video (DV) frame. The digital video frame is stored on the storage medium of the DV recorder. The DV frame may be inserted into an isochronous data transfer packet for transfer to the recorder over an IEEE 1394 serial bus. On the other hand, the MPEG transport stream data may be transferred to the recorder over the IEEE 1394 serial bus before the data is inserted into the DV frame for storage. For playback, the stored DV frame can be copied into an IEEE 1394 packet for transfer to the television receiver where the MPEG data is extracted from the frame, decoded and presented. On the other hand, the MPEG data may be extracted from the stored DV frame before transfer to the receiver over the IEEE 1394 bus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2003Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventors: Bryan Severt Hallberg, Jeff Brian Sampsell