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Curtis H. Brobst, Elgin, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120323992GEOSPATIAL VISUALIZATION PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT FOR CONTIGUOUS POLYLINES WITH SIMILAR DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS - Techniques are disclosed for rendering geographic information system (GIS) data. A server component responding to a request for GIS data for a given area combines contiguous elements that share the same dynamic characteristics. For example, a map server may combine the polylines of contiguous road segments sharing the same current speed/congestion conditions. Doing so may greatly reduce the number of individual polylines that are sent to a client for rendering.12-20-2012

Ryan Brobst, Grafton, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120096750ARTICULATING DOUBLE-SIDED GRAPHIC PANEL - A double-sided graphic panel and mechanism to retain and pivot the graphic panel for viewing of either side is disclosed. The double-sided graphic panel is attached to a mounting frame so as to permit the selective display of either side of the graphic panel but so as to retain a connection between the graphic panel and the mounting frame.04-26-2012
20120205325PRODUCT DISPLAY SYSTEM - A product display system is configured to display small items and signage in a retail environment. The display system includes a front cover that is removably attached to a rear cover by using a key to disengage the front cover from the rear cover. The product display system includes a tether for securing the small item and includes space for attaching signage associated with the item.08-16-2012
20120205326POWERED SECURITY DISPLAY DEVICE - A powered security display device displays items in the retail environment. The display device is configured to removably attach to an item while simultaneously providing power to the device and including an alarm such that if the item is removed without authorization, the alarm is activated.08-16-2012
20120230018ILLUMINATED SHELVING - An illuminated shelving system is provided having light bars attached to the shelves. The light bars are electrically connected to a power strip that conducts electricity from a wall outlet to a plurality of light bars.09-13-2012

Ryan Brobst, Cedarburg, WI US

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20120325994PRODUCT DISPLAY BRACKET - A product display bracket is configured for displaying products on a slatwall. The display bracket is configured to display products at an angle from the horizontal surface of the slatwall. The display bracket is also adapted to be removably attached to other brackets on a slatwall.12-27-2012

Steven Hays Brobst, Lafayette, CO US

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20120090956Apparatus and Method for Passive Dust Control in a Transfer Chute - A dust control apparatus and method for a bulk material handling transfer system having a chute comprising a pathway there through for handling varying volumes of bulk material flowing through the chute using gravity flow. A self-adjusting air restrictor gate is mounted in the chute for engaging the upper surface of flowing bulk material through the chute for restricting the air pathway during material volume flow variations to reduce dust emissions. The gate member contacts the upper surface of flowing bulk material and moves up and down in response to the flow of bulk material through the chute to restrict the flow of air to reduce dust. A counterweight mechanism and a damper helps maintain controlled contact of the air restrictor gate with the upper surface of bulk material flowing through the chute.04-19-2012

Thomas J. Brobst, Allentown, PA US

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20090289176COPLANAR CAMERA SCANNING SYSTEM - A system for scanning objects having at least two linear array sensors, adapted to detect light input signals, is provided. A lens is optically connected to each of the linear array sensors, and are adapted to receive and transmit an optical image located in a respective lens field of view along a respective lens axis to the respective one of the at least two linear array sensor. A light source which generates an illumination stripe in general linear alignment with the lens axis across a depth of the field of view is provided. A cylindrical lens is positioned between the light source and an object to be scanned. The cylindrical lens adapted to collect, transmit and focus light from the light source to form the illumination stripe. This arrangement provides a wider system field of view with generally more uniform resolution.11-26-2009
20100006518QUICK INSTALLATION MOUNTING STRUCTURE - A quick installation mounting structure for use with a barcode scanning tunnel has at least one vertical post that defines a first plurality of axial slots formed along a length of the vertical post, at least one cross-member that defines a second plurality of axial slots formed along a length of the cross-member, at least one bracket for connecting the at least one vertical post to the at least one cross-member, and a plurality of fasteners. Each of the fasteners are received through the bracket so that an end of each fastener is received in one of the vertical post and cross member slots so that the fastener is rotationally fixed but axially moveable with respect to the vertical post or cross member.01-14-2010
20100006742LARGE DEPTH OF FIELD LINE SCAN CAMERA - A system for imaging an object comprising a surface for receiving the object to be imaged and an imaging device. The imaging device comprises a housing and a fixed focusing optical device mounted to the housing, whereby the fixed focusing optics comprises a lens for focusing light reflected from the object. A plurality of independent linear imaging sensors are positioned in the housing at different distances from the fixed focusing lens so that a face of each of the plurality of independent linear imaging sensors is aligned parallel to the surface. A processor is coupled to the plurality of independent linear imaging sensors for receiving an output signal from each of the plurality of independent linear imaging sensors representative of the reflected light. The lens defines a plane parallel to the surface, and the plurality of independent linear imaging sensors are adapted to receive reflected light from the object.01-14-2010
20100180733DOUBLE FLEX WRENCH - A wrench having a main body defines a first end, an opposite second end, and an axis extending therebetween. A handle body defines a first end, an opposite second end, and an axis extending therebetween, wherein the handle body first end is pivotally coupled to the main body second end. A handle is axially fixed and rotatably coupled to the handle body second end. A tang, having a first end configured to releasably receive a tool, an opposite second end, and an axis extending therebetween, is pivotally coupled to the main body first end. A detent is received in a recesses defined in one of the handle body first end and the main body second end.07-22-2010
20110279672COPLANAR CAMERA SCANNING SYSTEM - A system for scanning objects having at least two linear array sensors, adapted to detect light input signals, is provided. A lens is optically connected to each of the linear array sensors, and are adapted to receive and transmit an optical image located in a respective lens field of view along a respective lens axis to the respective one of the at least two linear array sensor. A light source which generates an illumination stripe in general linear alignment with the lens axis across a depth of the field of view is provided. A cylindrical lens is positioned between the light source and an object to be scanned. The cylindrical lens adapted to collect, transmit and focus light from the light source to form the illumination stripe. This arrangement provides a wider system field of view with generally more uniform resolution.11-17-2011
20120144961DOUBLE FLEX WRENCH - A wrench having a main body defines a first end, an opposite second end, and an axis extending therebetween. A handle body defines a first end, an opposite second end, and an axis extending therebetween, wherein the handle body first end is pivotally coupled to the main body second end. A handle is axially fixed and rotatably coupled to the handle body second end. A tang, having a first end configured to releasably receive a tool, an opposite second end, and an axis extending therebetween, is pivotally coupled to the main body first end. A detent is received in a recesses defined in one of the handle body first end and the main body second end.06-14-2012

Patent applications by Thomas J. Brobst, Allentown, PA US