Patents by Inventor Michael Brainard

Michael Brainard 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: 12350720
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus is configured to clean electronic substrates including printed circuit boards and semiconductor product assemblies. The cleaning apparatus includes at least one cleaning module configured to treat electronic substrates and a conveyor system configured to transport the electronic substrates through the at least one cleaning module. The at least one cleaning module includes a spray system having a manifold connected to a source of fluid and a plurality of spray bars fluidly coupled to the manifold, and an adjustable height spray system configured to move the manifold and the plurality of spray bars up and down with respect to the conveyor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Wayne Becker, Michael Brainard
  • Publication number: 20240416391
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus is configured to clean electronic substrates including printed circuit boards and semiconductor product assemblies. The cleaning apparatus includes at least one cleaning module configured to treat electronic substrates and a conveyor system configured to transport the electronic substrates through the at least one cleaning module. The at least one cleaning module includes a spray system having a manifold connected to a source of fluid and a plurality of spray bars fluidly coupled to the manifold, and an adjustable height spray system configured to move the manifold and the plurality of spray bars up and down with respect to the conveyor system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Eric Wayne Becker, Michael Brainard
  • Patent number: 11975343
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes at least one cleaning module configured to treat electronic substrates and a conveyor system configured to transport the electronic substrates through the at least one cleaning module. The at least one cleaning module includes a fluid management system having a manifold coupled to a source of fluid. The manifold includes at least one outlet. The at least one cleaning module further includes an automatic valve coupled to the at least one outlet and to a conduit leading to one or more first spray nozzles and a pressure sensor coupled to the automatic valve. The pressure sensor is configured to measure pressure of fluid flowing through the conduit. The automatic valve is configured to adjust the flow of fluid through the conduit based on the pressure measured by the pressure sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Wayne Becker, Michael Brainard
  • Publication number: 20240139764
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes at least one cleaning module configured to treat electronic substrates and a conveyor system configured to transport the electronic substrates through the at least one cleaning module. The at least one cleaning module includes a fluid management system having a manifold coupled to a source of fluid. The manifold includes at least one outlet. The at least one cleaning module further includes an automatic valve coupled to the at least one outlet and to a conduit leading to one or more first spray nozzles and a pressure sensor coupled to the automatic valve. The pressure sensor is configured to measure pressure of fluid flowing through the conduit. The automatic valve is configured to adjust the flow of fluid through the conduit based on the pressure measured by the pressure sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Eric Wayne Becker, Michael Brainard
  • Publication number: 20070186980
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system for delivering at least one service fluid to at least one construction type equipment. The fluid delivery system includes a modular body including a main platform with a variety of different sizes of fluid vessels and at least one pump associated therewith. The fluid delivery system further includes hoses to facilitate the transfer of the fluids to construction equipment and hoses to facilitate the transfer of used fluids from construction equipment. A containment component is integrally formed with the modular body so as to provide the retaining of the fluid reservoirs during transit. An optional additional platform containing additional fluid vessels is capable of being attached to the front portion of the main platform, thereby increasing the total fluid storage capacity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Karl Bauer, Michael Brainard, William Bunkofske, Steve Fairbanks
  • Publication number: 20070164552
    Abstract: A fluid reservoir constructed of a translucent, ultraviolet light stable, and impact resistant polyethylene material. The reservoir includes integrated stiffening ribs, molded into the side walls of the reservoir, and a mounting surface suitably configured for receiving reservoir accessories. The reservoir accessories include a fluid transfer pump and a breather filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Karl Bauer, Michael Brainard, William Bunkofske, Steve Fairbanks