Patents by Inventor Mark C. Brown

Mark C. 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).

  • Integrable Barrel Valve and Irrigation Piping Component Comprising Same
    Publication number: 20160091098
    Abstract: A piping component comprising a pipe member comprising a body section, a proximal section having a proximal opening, and a distal section having a distal opening, wherein the proximal and distal openings are in communication with one another to permit fluid to flow through the body section. The piping component further comprises a barrel valve adapted to be positioned at least partially within the body section comprising a barrel member and a rotation member connected to the barrel member. A bore is formed In the barrel member, When the barrel member is in a first orientation, the bore is aligned to permit fluid flow through the body section. When the barrel member is in a second orientation, the bore is aligned to prevent fluid flow through the body section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Scott A. Mosher, Mark C. Brown, Michael J. Swinson
  • Battery Manufacturing
    Publication number: 20100155378
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a battery is provided. A cathode assembly is provided, including a cathode and a cathode tab. The cathode tab is welded to a positive terminal of the battery. The areas to be welded are cleaned prior to welding to remove an oxide layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Hans-Herbert Fuchs, Rudolph Majthan, Stefan Eich, Mark C. Brown
  • Ultrasonic metal welding techniques and batteries manufactured using such techniques
    Patent number: 7666541
    Abstract: Batteries are disclosed having a vent opening that is sealed by a metal foil. Methods and tooling for manufacturing such batteries and methods of venting sealed batteries are also disclosed. In some implementations, sealing is performed using ultrasonic metal welding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Boris Makovetski, Robert Foster, Fred J. Berkowitz, Jaroslav Janik, Mark C. Brown
  • Ultrasonic metal welding techniques and batteries manufactured using such techniques
    Publication number: 20080131758
    Abstract: Batteries are disclosed having a vent opening that is sealed by a metal foil. Methods and tooling for manufacturing such batteries and methods of venting sealed batteries are also disclosed. In some implementations, sealing is performed using ultrasonic metal welding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Boris Makovetski, Robert Foster, Fred J. Berkowitz, Jaroslav Janik, Mark C. Brown