Patents Assigned to McBain Enterprises, LLC
  • Patent number: 8304652
    Abstract: An electrical fixture faceplate that has illumination functionality is disclosed. The faceplate may be associated with various electrical fixtures such as a receptacle or switch. The faceplate may be illuminated by a lighting device associated or incorporated with the faceplate. The lighting device may further comprise an LED, neon, chemiluminescent material or combinations thereof to provide illumination of the faceplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: McBain Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Theodore McBain
  • Patent number: 8138951
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for selectively enabling a control system using a biometric and a physiological sensor to determine the status of an operator. An input component is operatively coupled to the sensor to permit an operator to initialize the sensor. A central processor unit is operatively coupled to the operator sensor and the central processor unit has a transceiver operatively coupled therewith for processing and evaluating the biometric and physiological information. A ground control located remotely from the operator is operatively coupled to the central processor unit and includes a transceiver coupled therewith. An override is operatively coupled to the ground control and central processor unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: McBain Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Theodore McBain
  • Patent number: 8063303
    Abstract: An electrical outlet safety cover for an electrical outlet that is attached to the outlet in place of traditional outlet covers. The outlet cover includes a slide that unlocks another slide containing holes that match prong holes on an outlet. Once the slide with the holes is moved into place, access to the outlet is granted and any electrical device can be plugged into the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: McBain Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Theodore McBain