David Allen Bruner

US Patent:

6845284, Jan 18, 2005

Filed:

Feb 11, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/364682

Inventors:

Geoffrey Bingham - Sibso, GB
David Bruner - Cary NC, US
Jeffery Hurley - Cary NC, US

Assignee:

Sara Lee Corporation - Winstom-Salem NC

International Classification:

G06F 1900

US Classification:

700141, 700130, 700132, 66 8

Abstract:

A method and system for designing circularly knitted garments are provided. The method includes designing a model of the circularly knitted garment, stretching the model from a first size to a second size, and governing the stretching with one or more user definable rules. The system includes a circular knitting machine, a controller for controlling the circular knitting machine with a machine code, a tool for saving a model of the circularly knitted garment as a first output, and a conversion program for converting the first output into the machine code. The tool has a stretching function for changing a size of the first output using one or more user selected rules.

US Patent:

7385601, Jun 10, 2008

Filed:

Jun 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/152899

Inventors:

Geoff Bingham - Warwickshire, GB
Martin Bentham - Barnsley, GB
David Bruner - Cary NC, US

Assignee:

HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLC - Winston-Salem NC

International Classification:

G06T 17/00

US Classification:

345420, 345419, 345629, 700 98, 700132

Abstract:

A method for generating an integrated garment-model simulation is provided. The method includes scanning a human fit model to acquire first shape data representative of a portion of the human fit model; defining a three-dimensional surface simulation based on the first shape data; combining the surface simulation with medical data to define a model simulation; acquiring second shape data and material property data representative of a sample garment; defining a garment simulation based on the second shape data and the material property data; and combining the garment simulation with the model simulation to generate the integrated garment-model simulation.

US Patent:

20040222249, Nov 11, 2004

Filed:

Mar 15, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/800947

Inventors:

Martin Bentham - South Yorkshire, GB
Geoffrey Bingham - Warwickshire, GB
David Bruner - Cary NC, US
Michelle Demers - New Hill NC, US

International Classification:

D06C015/00

US Classification:

223/066000

Abstract:

A mannequin form having a first section and a second section is provided. The first and second sections are made of a selected material that is resistant to damage from a stress selected from the group consisting of heating, cutting, dying, and any combinations thereof. The second section is releasably secured to the first section to define a predetermined three-dimensional shape. The first section abuts the second section to define a first smooth mating line.

US Patent:

20060031047, Feb 9, 2006

Filed:

Jun 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/152900

Inventors:

Geoff Bingham - Warwickshire, GB
Martin Bentham - , US
David Bruner - Cary NC, US

International Classification:

G06G 7/48

US Classification:

703006000, 700090000

Abstract:

A garment-model computer simulation is provided that has a model portion and a garment portion. The model portion has a first layer and a second layer. The garment portion has a third layer. The first and third layers are organized with the second layer. The garment portion has an adjustable periphery that, when adjusted, distorts a node spacing within each of the first, second, and third layers.

US Patent:

20070180050, Aug 2, 2007

Filed:

Feb 1, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/345418

Inventors:

David Bruner - Cary NC, US

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709217000

Abstract:

A network includes a web site of an intermediary and web sites of respective product/service providers. A customer accesses a product/service provider web site, initiates a purchase transaction, and transmits body scan data to the product/service provider. The body scan data is generated by a third party having a body measurement system, but is owned and kept by the customer. Each product/service provider web site is configured to conduct a sales transaction with a customer in response to receiving body scan data from the customer, and to request a decryption key from the intermediary for decrypting the body scan data. Using information in the decryption key request, the intermediary identifies both who generated the body scan data and who the product/service provider is. The intermediary then pays revenues to the various third party body scan sites according to a predetermined formula and/or business arrangement.

US Patent:

52685454, Dec 7, 1993

Filed:

Dec 18, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/993192

Inventors:

David A. Bruner - Versailles KY

Assignee:

Lexmark International, Inc. - Greenwich CT

International Classification:

H01H 1370

US Classification:

200345

Abstract:

A low profile tactile keyswitch including a horizontally positioned elastic column spring which buckles under an axial load to provide a tactile feel for the keyswitch. The ends of the spring are maintained between two spring holders which are urged together as the keybutton is depressed. Stabilizing arms pivotally attached to the keybutton are used to stabilize the keybutton and also to carry extensions which engage the spring holders to move them together as the keybutton is depressed. The keyswitch is operable to be placed in an inactive configuration in which the keybutton is lowered without placing the spring under added compression.

US Patent:

55698891, Oct 29, 1996

Filed:

Mar 28, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/218576

Inventors:

David A. Bruner - Cary NC

Assignee:

Ericsson GE Mobile Communications Inc. - Research Triangle Park NC

International Classification:

H01H 1370

US Classification:

200 5A

Abstract:

A retractable key assembly comprising a key top and an externally extending pivot arm. The pivot arm allows arcuate movement of the key top about a pivot axis such that the key top can be used in an upper, active keying position or stored in a lower, inactive position. The use of a pivot arm enables a lower profile keyboard when the keyboard is in the retracted, inactive position. Displacement of the internal actuation assembly allows the keytop to actually rest on the keyboard base. A translatable base member is useful to raise or retract the key assembly. The disclosed key assembly provides an aesthetic appearance and improved keying accuracy, relative to conventional keyboard arrangements.

US Patent:

49316060, Jun 5, 1990

Filed:

Apr 28, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/345068

Inventors:

David A. Bruner - Versailles KY

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H01H 110

US Classification:

200517

Abstract:

A switch activator is described which is a unitary molded plastic molded coil spring and a pivot plate which pivots to act on a membrane switch when the coil spring buckles under load. The buckling of the spring is controlled by the relative placement of the axis of the spring and a pivot surface around which the top portion of the spring pivots as the spring buckles. The cross section of the spring member is limited in size so as to prevent the forming of a solid column upon compression, while at the same time accommodating the needs for molten plastic flow in the spring during molding.