Patents by Inventor Frank E. Brown
Frank E. Brown 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).
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Patent number: 5416973Abstract: A safety razor blade unit has cap structure with upstanding fin elements directed perpendicular to the blade edges to define a cap surface featuring low frictional resistance characteristics during shaving. The fin elements are spaced at a pitch distance of 0.3 to 0.7 millimeter, are 0.3 to 1.0 millimeter in height and are substantially triangular in cross-section with an aspect ratio of 2:1 to 4:1.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1993Date of Patent: May 23, 1995Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Frank E. Brown, Alan Crook, Oliver D. Oglesby, Brian Oldroyd
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Patent number: 5249361Abstract: A razor blade body in the form of a cartridge structure includes a guard member assembled thereon forward of, and extending parallel to, the blade or blades. The guard is of a two part molded structure having an upper portion of elastomeric material with a plurality of upwardly projecting protrusions formed thereon and a lower base portion of rigid plastic material having a downwardly projecting V-shaped cross-sectional portion. A pair of upwardly projecting elements are disposed in spaced relation forming a recess on the blade cartridge structure for receiving the V-shaped base portion therebetween and a latch means disposed in the recess retains the guard member in the assembled position.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1992Date of Patent: October 5, 1993Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Domenic V. Apprille, Jr., Gary R. Miller, Frank E. Brown, John B. Taylor
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Patent number: 5153992Abstract: A safety razor in which the blade has a plurality of sharp-edged apertures for shaving and also a sharpened rectilinear edge for trimming. Provision is made for effecting displacement of the blade relative to the razor handle so that the trimming edge which is normally in an inoperative position can be moved into an operative position. The blade is held in an arched position so that the aforesaid movement is of a rocking nature.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 1991Date of Patent: October 13, 1992Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Frank E. Brown, John Taylor, David J. Wilks
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Patent number: 4657534Abstract: A package for materials that are to be mixed just prior to use comprises a squeezable container into which is inserted a barrel containing a plunger. One substance to be mixed is placed within the container. The second substance is placed within a compartment formed within the barrel between a pair of pistons having flexible sealing rings. Telescoping of the plunger rod into the barrel causes the upper piston to advance into the compartment. The advancing upper piston exerts hydraulic pressure causing the lower sealing piston to detach from the barrel allowing internal mixing of the substances into a mixed fluid. By squeezing the container side wall, mixed fluid may be dispensed from a forward end of the plunger rod communicating with the container interior through a series of passageways.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1985Date of Patent: April 14, 1987Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Beck, Frank E. Brown, Michael J. Jobe
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Patent number: 4642933Abstract: A fishing lure rigging system in which a lure body includes forward and rearward hooks and is separable from the hooks should one or both hooks become snagged beneath the surface of the water or in an object such as a tree when casting the lure. The lure body includes a forward channel which extends from the nose portion to the underside of a mid-portion of the body and a rearward channel which extends from the mid-portion of the body, adjacent to the forward channel, to the tail portion of the body. The lure is rigged by first running the line through the hole in the bill, then through the front line port, through the center hook eye, through the rear line port, then the rear hook is tied on. Should either hook set become caught, the line can be broken and the body separated from the hook sets.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1985Date of Patent: February 17, 1987Inventor: Frank E. Brown
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Patent number: 4416397Abstract: A tamperproof dispenser adapted for attachment to a squeeze tube dispenses a metered amount of material from the squeeze tube. The dispenser includes a body adapted for attachment to the squeeze tube, an inlet passage leading to a hollow valve seat, an outlet passage leading away from the valve seat, a rotor in the valve seat, a passage through the rotor adapted for collinear alignment with the inlet and outlet passages, and a slidable piston in the rotor passage. Material is dispensed by ejecting material from the squeeze tube which forces the piston to move through the rotor passage from adjacent the inlet passage toward the outlet passage. The rotor is rotated after each dispensing cycle to reverse the ends of the rotor passage for re-positioning the piston adjacent the inlet passage in preparation for the next dispensing cycle. The valve seat body has first and second annular peripheral edges surrounding adjacent opposite ends of the rotor.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1981Date of Patent: November 22, 1983Inventor: Frank E. Brown
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Patent number: 4192703Abstract: A universal labeling system is provided to perform all of the basic package labeling functions, including applying labels (1) to the side of packages or bottles, (2) to the top, (3) to three sides of a rectangular or similar product, (4) to two opposite sides of a product, and (5) wrapping the labels completely around a round product, such as a bottle. The machine accommodates bottles and packages of many different sizes. Structurally, the universal labeling apparatus includes standardized mechanical power supply arrangements and a heavy duty standardized base having a cross-sectional configuration corresponding to an inverted "T", with the central raised portion carrying a conveyor belt and the two lower side portions of the base carrying longitudinally and laterally adjustable mounts for one or more label applicator heads.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 1978Date of Patent: March 11, 1980Assignee: Avery International CorporationInventor: Frank E. Brown
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Patent number: 4067685Abstract: A system for introducing fuel into a fuel burning chamber or area wherein an extremely lean mixture of air and fuel is directed through a catalyst into a blending chamber and is discharged from the blending chamber through a second catalyst into an ignition or burning chamber. The system may be used efficiently with low grade or heavier fuel. When using the low grade or heavier fuels, it is desirable to heat or vaporize the fuel prior to the introduction thereof into an atomizer or the catalyst and substantially complete combustion occurs in the ignition or burning chamber for substantially eliminating the emission of unburned hydrocarbons, thus not only conserving fuel but also reducing air pollution.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1976Date of Patent: January 10, 1978Assignees: Ellis A. Creek, Richard W. BrownInventor: Frank E. Brown
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Patent number: 3949939Abstract: A metered spray device has a container with an open top. A barrel is sealed in the top of the container and extends into the container. An elongated piston is slidably mounted in the barrel. The piston has a central opening running the full length of the piston for the passage of fluid. A check valve in the lower end of the barrel blocks the flow of fluid from the barrel into the container. A nozzle for engagement with a nostril is connected to the upper end of the piston. A spring biased check valve in the upper end of the piston blocks the flow of fluid downwardly into the piston.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1975Date of Patent: April 13, 1976Assignee: SmithKline CorporationInventor: Frank E. Brown
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Patent number: D255330Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1977Date of Patent: June 10, 1980Inventor: Frank E. Brown
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Patent number: D377237Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1993Date of Patent: January 7, 1997Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Frank E. Brown, Brian Oldroyd
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Patent number: RE36816Abstract: A razor blade body in the form of a cartridge structure includes a guard member assembled thereon forward of, and extending parallel to, the blade or blades. The guard is of a two part molded structure having an upper portion of elastomeric material with a plurality of upwardly projecting protrusions formed thereon and a lower base portion of rigid plastic material having a downwardly projecting V-shaped cross-sectional portion. A pair of upwardly projecting elements are disposed in spaced relation forming a recess on the blade cartridge structure for receiving the V-shaped base portion therebetween and a latch means disposed in the recess retains the guard member in the assembled position.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1996Date of Patent: August 15, 2000Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Domenic V. Apprille, Jr., Gary R. Miller, deceased, Frank E. Brown, John B. Taylor