Patents by Inventor Manning Brown, Jr.

Manning Brown, Jr. 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).

  • Illuminated lens device for welders helmet
    Patent number: 6340234
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses means to illuminate 34 the lens 24 of a face shield 36 to be worn by a welder 12. The lens 24 is illuminated to enable the welder 12 to see through the lens 24 prior to the welding arc 20 being lighted. The face shield 36 is equipped with a size adjustable head band 30. Multiple lights 34 are disposed around the frame 46 of the lens and an on/off switch 28 is provided along with a time delay button 26. The lights 34 are powered by a battery 42 which is disposed in frame 46. The present invention 10 can be retrofitted onto existing helmets or manufactured as an integral part of new helmets/face shields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Inventor: Manning Brown, Jr.