Patents by Inventor Kevin Brewer

Kevin Brewer 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).

  • Patent number: 12232935
    Abstract: An orthopedic cast splitter apparatus for splitting an orthopedic cast may include a frame, a handle pivotally coupled to the frame, a drive rod configured to translate relative to the frame, and a jaws. The jaws may include a first plate coupled to the frame, and a second plate coupled to the drive rod and extending parallel to the first plate, with the second plate being configured to translate relative to the first plate. The jaws also may include a first tooth removably coupled to the first plate and extending beyond an end of the first plate, and a second tooth removably coupled to the second plate and extending beyond an end of the second plate, with the first tooth and the second tooth being configured to be inserted within a fissure formed in the orthopedic cast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Colorado State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Kevin Brewer
  • Publication number: 20220000674
    Abstract: An orthopedic cast splitter apparatus for splitting an orthopedic cast may include a frame, a handle pivotally coupled to the frame, a drive rod configured to translate relative to the frame, and a jaws. The jaws may include a first plate coupled to the frame, and a second plate coupled to the drive rod and extending parallel to the first plate, with the second plate being configured to translate relative to the first plate. The jaws also may include a first tooth removably coupled to the first plate and extending beyond an end of the first plate, and a second tooth removably coupled to the second plate and extending beyond an end of the second plate, with the first tooth and the second tooth being configured to be inserted within a fissure formed in the orthopedic cast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventor: Kevin Brewer
  • Publication number: 20190220669
    Abstract: Methods and systems for identifying content to be outputted during an output of a video are described. A processor may identify a section in a video image of the video. The processor may assign a classification type to the section. The processor may output the video including the set of video images. The processor may detect an interaction with the section during the output of the video. The processor may identify, in response to detecting the interaction, content associated with the classification type assigned to the section in the video image. The processor may output the identified content during the output of the video.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Eric Gross, Thomas Boop, Kevin Brewer, Priscila Cortez
  • Patent number: 6820524
    Abstract: A machine tool has a work table which defines a working surface and has a cutting tool which is attached to and movable with respect to the work table. The position of the cutting tool with respect to the working surface is controlled by a mechanism which elevates the cutting tool with respect to the working surface and angulates the cutting tool with respect to the working surface. The cutting tool is mounted to a support plate which is pivotably attached to the work table. The elevating mechanism includes a threaded rod and a nut which engages a pivoting link. The pivoting link also engages the cutting tool. Rotation of the threaded rod pivots the link which in turn raises and lowers the cutting tool. A spring biases the cutting tool towards its lower position to remove play between the components. The angulating mechanism includes a lever, two cams and a locking rod. Rotation of the lever moves the locking rod longitudinally due to the action between the two cams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Ceroll, Frederick R. Bean, Maria I. Kenyon, James R. Parks, Robert S. Gehret, David A. Porter, Michael L. O'Banion, Daniel Puzio, Kevin Brewer
  • Patent number: 6453786
    Abstract: A machine tool has a work table which defines a working surface and has a cutting tool which is attached to and movable with respect to the work table. The position of the cutting tool with respect to the working surface is controlled by a mechanism which elevates the cutting tool with respect to the working surface and angulates the cutting tool with respect to the working surface. The cutting tool is mounted to a support plate which is pivotably attached to the work table. The elevating mechanism includes a threaded rod and a nut which engages a pivoting link. The pivoting link also engages the cutting tool. Rotation of the threaded rod pivots the link which in turn raises and lowers the cutting tool. A spring biases the cutting tool towards its lower position to remove play between the components. The angulating mechanism includes a lever, two cams and a locking rod. Rotation of the lever moves the locking rod longitudinally due to the action between the two cams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Ceroll, Frederick R. Bean, Maria I. Kenyon, James R. Parks, Robert S. Gehret, David A. Porter, Michael L. O'Banion, Daniel Puzio, Kevin Brewer
  • Patent number: 6244149
    Abstract: A machine tool has a work table which defines a working surface and has a cutting tool which is attached to and movable with respect to the work table. The cutting tool extends through a removable throat plate. An integral arbor wrench is provided which is accessible when the throat plate is removed. The wrench is designed to engage the arbor shaft to facilitate tool changing by preventing rotation of the arbor shaft. The wrench is also designed to not allow reassembling of the throat plate when the wrench is in engagement with the arbor shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Ceroll, Frederick R. Bean, Maria I. Kenyon, James R. Parks, Robert S. Gehret, David A. Porter, Michael L. O'Banion, Daniel Puzio, Kevin Brewer
  • Patent number: 5875698
    Abstract: A cutting machine has a work table which defines a working surface and has a cutting tool which is attached to and movable with respect to the work table. The position of the cutting tool with respect to the working surface is controlled by a mechanism which elevates the cutting tool with respect to the working surface and angulates the cutting tool with respect to the working surface. The cutting tool is mounted to a support plate which is pivotably attached to the work table. The elevating mechanism includes a threaded rod and a nut which engages a pivoting link. The pivoting link also engages the cutting tool. Rotation of the threaded rod pivots the link which in turn raises and lowers the cutting tool. A spring biases the cutting tool towards its lower position to remove play between the components. The angulating mechanism includes a lever, two cams and a locking rod. Rotation of the lever moves the locking rod longitudinally due to the action between the two cams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Ceroll, Frederick R. Bean, Maria I. Kenyon, James R. Parks, Robert S. Gehret, David A. Porter, Michael L. O'Banion, Daniel Puzio, Kevin Brewer