Patents by Inventor Brian R. Freeland

Brian R. Freeland 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: 8925243
    Abstract: The present example provides a device for capturing insects from a distance with adhesive pads. After capture disposal is facilitated by enveloping the insect/arachnid in the adhesive pad. The device keeps the insect/arachnid at a distance from the user, and allows an expanded reach during capture. The design also allows for disposal of the insect/arachnid while keeping the user at a distance from the insect/arachnid. The device may also include an illumination source such as a flashlight or black light for illuminating the targeted insect/arachnid. The adhesive pads are easily coupled to the device, and held in place during use. A unique jaw design for supporting the adhesive pad facilitates capture and manipulation of the pad during disposal of the insect/arachnid. Finally, the device may also be used without the adhesive pads if desired. Such pad-less operation may also keep the user at a distance from the insect/arachnid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventors: Robert I. Vasquez, Brian R. Freeland
  • Patent number: 6511207
    Abstract: The present invention is a device that functions as a letter display panel 1. The display panel 1 is a body 2 that is a relatively thin piece of material having front and rear surfaces 4 and 6 with an edge 5 that extends between the front and rear surfaces, 4 and 6. In a preferred embodiment, a kit having a plurality of identical display panels 1 is provided for use with ornamental light strings. Each separate display panel 1 is capable of forming an individual lighted letter when used with the ornamental light string, as will be described below. The separate display panels 1 may be then coupled together to form written messages and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Inventors: Jamie A. Limber, Brian R. Freeland, Daniel J. Dick
  • Publication number: 20010053083
    Abstract: The present invention is a device that functions as a letter display panel 1. The display panel 1 is a body 2 that is a relatively thin piece of material having front and rear surfaces 4 and 6 with an edge 5 that extends between the front and rear surfaces, 4 and 6. In a preferred embodiment, a kit having a plurality of identical display panels 1 is provided for use with ornamental light strings. Each separate display panel 1 is capable of forming an individual lighted letter when used with the ornamental light string, as will be described below. The separate display panels 1 may be then coupled together to form written messages and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Inventors: Jamie A. Limber, Brian R. Freeland, Daniel J. Dick
  • Patent number: D477684
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: The Christmas Light Company Inc
    Inventors: Jamie A. Limber, Brian R. Freeland