Patents by Inventor Roger Brown

Roger 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).

  • Patent number: 6369064
    Abstract: Triazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidine compounds are provided of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined in the specification. Compositions containing the compounds are also provided, together with processes for their preparation and methods of use in the treatment of diseases, including myocardial infarction and unstable angina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Roger Brown, Garry Pairaudeau, Brian Springthorpe, Stephen Thom, Paul Willis
  • Patent number: 6166022
    Abstract: Triazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidine compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 through R.sup.4 and X are as defined in the specification are provided, together with compositions containing them, a process for their preparation and methods of use. The compounds are useful in the treatment of platelet aggregation disorders and angina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: AstraZeneca UK Limited
    Inventors: Roger Brown, Garry Pairaudeau
  • Patent number: 6151779
    Abstract: A coin holder opener having a housing with a central axis and a set of rollers rotatably mounted at an acute angle with respect to the housing and in a spaced relationship from each other and a central axis so that when a roll of wrapped coins are inserted into pressure contact and rotated, the rollers force the wrapper against an edge of a coin to compressively cut the coin wrapper located therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: Roger Brown
  • Patent number: 6126728
    Abstract: An airflow director constructed for use with a separation column in a temperature-controlled air bath in a chromatographic oven cavity, wherein the airflow director includes at least a first baffle locatable with respect to the separation column and to the low pressure and high-pressure regions of the air bath, wherein the baffle is configured to direct air flow away from the high-pressure region before passing over the separation column. The temperature-controlled air thereby mixes with oven cavity air before passing over the separation column, which is thereby less subject to thermal gradients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: George P. Walsh, Roger A. Brown, William H. Wilson
  • Patent number: 6092226
    Abstract: An input cell to the core logic on an electrical component and an output cell from the core logic on an electrical component are provided with a first signal path for data, a second signal path for scan data, a flip flop positioned near the pad of the core logic for selecting between said first signal path for data and second signal path for scan data. The scan data is used to input special signals or vectors to the core logic and to read the results of the scan data after it has passed through the core data and has been manipulated thereby. Several of the electrical components can be electrically connected to one another. The output cell of a first chip is electrically attached to the input cell of a second electrical component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Cray Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen Kramer, Roger Brown, Eric Fischer
  • Patent number: 6064760
    Abstract: A method for rigorously reshaping a pair of overlapping digital images using a Digital Photogrammetric Workstation (DPW) is disclosed. The overlapping images are imported into the DPW as a pair of originally distorted images having an associated sensor model. The original images are triangulated to adjust sensor parameters. Orthophotos are created with a flat digital terrain matrix (DTM) to leave terrain displacements within themselves, and according to a sensor model and formula for exact projective computations. The orthophotos are aligned by rotation, and interior orientation coordinates of the equivalent vertical frame images are determined. The orthophotos are imported as a pair of overlapping equivalent vertical frame images according to the interior orientation coordinates. A digital terrain model is generated in the DPW using the overlapping equivalent vertical frame images. Another orthophoto is produced using the digital terrain model to remove the measured terrain displacements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: The United States Corps of Engineers as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Roger Brown
  • Patent number: 6052972
    Abstract: A sleever apparatus includes an inner member with a central passage through which an item to be sleeved is passed. An outer member surrounds the inner member and defines a space between the members for holding a supply of containment material, which is preferably plastic sleeving. The apparatus has a handle which allows a user to hold the apparatus and walk the apparatus along the length of the item to be sleeved. As the user passes the item through the sleever apparatus, the containment material exits through a slit at one end of the apparatus in order to contain the item. The sleever apparatus may be formed of disposable materials, such as cardboard, and may be intended for a single use application. Alternatively, the sleever apparatus may be comprised of more permanent materials such as PVC or fiberglass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Westinghouse Savannah River Company LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Rea, Roger A. Brown
  • Patent number: 5929100
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I, ##STR1## wherein X represents naphthyl optionally substituted by alkyl or halogen; andp, q and r independently represent 2 or 3,and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof;processes for their preparation and methods for their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Astra Pharmaceuticals Limited
    Inventors: Roger Bonnert, Roger Brown, Peter Cage, David Cheshire, Francis Ince
  • Patent number: 5667028
    Abstract: An improved polycrystalline diamond composite ("PDC") cutter comprising a single or a plurality of secondary PDC cutting surfaces in addition to a primary PDC cutting surface, wherein at least two of the cutting surfaces are non-abutting, resulting in enhanced cutter efficiency and useful life. The primary PDC cutting surface is a PDC layer on one end face of the cutter. The secondary PDC cutting surfaces are formed by sintering and compacting polycrystalline diamond in grooves formed on the cutter body outer surface. The secondary cutting surfaces can have different shapes such as circles, triangles, rectangles, crosses, finger-like shapes, or rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Smith International, Inc.
    Inventors: David Truax, Roger Brown
  • Patent number: 5609674
    Abstract: A method and ink-jet ink composition are provided for reducing crystallization of Acid Yellow 23 anionic dye in ink-jet ink compositions printed on transparencies and glossy media, both film- and paper-based. The method comprises formulating the yellow ink-jet ink composition in accordance with at least one of the following three conditions: (a) a first condition, wherein the yellow ink-jet ink composition includes about 6 to 9 wt % ethylhydroxypropanediol, about 3 to 9 wt % 2-pyrrolidone, and about 3 to 9 wt % diethylene glycol; (b) a second condition, wherein the vehicle of the yellow ink-jet ink includes a buffer in amount sufficient to maintain the pH of the ink-jet ink within the range of about 5 to 7; and (c) a third condition, wherein the cation of the inorganic salt component of the ink-jet ink comprises calcium ions to the substantial exclusion of magnesium ions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Roger A. Brown, Hiang Lauw, Loren E. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5383916
    Abstract: A support member for tanning beds or comparable devices is designed to have the various electrical components used in operating the tanning bed, or comparable device, on a removable cassette that can be readily removed and sent to be serviced independent of the tanning bed or comparable device. The support member comprises a housing which defines an open compartment in which the cassette is slidably disposed. The cassette has a rack for carrying the various electrical components attached to a front panel which closes over the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1995
    Assignee: Puretan International, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger A. Brown
  • Patent number: 5342629
    Abstract: Cellulosic particles, for example wood particles, stored in a pile are preserved by contacting the particles with a thiocarbonate composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Roger A. Brown, Richard L. Pilling, Donald C. Young
  • Patent number: 5304919
    Abstract: Circuitry for testing the ability of an intermediate range nuclear instrut to detect and measure a constant current and a periodic current pulse. The invention simulates the resistance and capacitance of the signal connection of a nuclear instrument ion chamber detector and interconnecting cable. An LED flasher/oscillator illuminates an LED at a periodic rate established by a timing capacitor and circuitry internal to the flasher/oscillator. When the LED is on, a periodic current pulse is applied to the instrument. When the LED is off, a constant current is applied. An inductor opposes battery current flow when the LED is on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Energy
    Inventor: Roger A. Brown
  • Patent number: 5090656
    Abstract: A sign of fence post support includes an upper polygonal section from which depend a plurality of leg members. The upper section defines an inner socket within which a post bottom is placed and includes a plurality of inwardly directed tangs specifically formed to permit slicing into the material of a post bottom being urged into the socket, to provide a secure interlocking of a post to the support device. A pair of diametrically opposed leg members each comprises a pair of side plates of triangular configuration and disposed normal to one another such that during driving of the support into the ground, obstructions in the soil will urge the bottom tips of the leg member in an outward direction, further anchoring the assembly within the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1992
    Inventor: Roger A. Brown
  • Patent number: 5089040
    Abstract: Water-soluble iron complexes are produced by forming an aqueous reaction medium (a) comprising a sulfate source (e.g., ferric sulfate) and a ferric source (e.g., the ferric sulfate and a different ferric salt) and (b) having a pH and sulfate ion to ferric ion molar ratio sufficient to form the water-soluble iron complexes. Preferably, the molar ratio of sulfate ion to ferric ion in the reaction medium is about 0.5:1 to about 1.5:1. It is also preferred that the pH of the reaction medium be about 1 to about 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Roger A. Brown, Donald C. Young, Alex E. Miller
  • Patent number: 4882522
    Abstract: A neon sign circuit is disclosed having a neon tube forming the lighted portion of the sign, a source of electrical power, and a high voltage transformer between the electrical power source and the neon tube. The circuit also includes a neon sign circuit malfunction detector circuit. This circuit includes a ground fault detector connected in the circuit between the source of power and the transformer, to ground, and to the neutral load side of the primary windings of the transformer. A pair of adjustable spark gaps are each connected to one of the secondary windings of the transformer between the transformer and the neon tube. A light source is connected between each spark gap and ground and light sensitive resistors are positioned adjacent to each light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1989
    Assignee: Irin Paris
    Inventor: Roger A. Brown
  • Patent number: 4727602
    Abstract: An insulated handwear construction which has an outer shell, an inner lining and an insulation material having thermal convection passages therein positioned between the shell and inner lining. The insulation material connects to a source of heat located on either the palm side or back side of the handwear construction and extends over finger and thumb portions to transfer heat from the heat source to the finger and thumb tips of a wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1988
    Assignee: The Marmon Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik O. Giese, Roger Brown
  • Patent number: D444315
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Inventor: Roger Brown
  • Patent number: D444647
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Inventor: Roger Brown
  • Patent number: D422925
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Michael David Glaser, James Ward Baker, Roger A. Brown, Ellen F. Mason, Thomas E. Price, Thomas M. Przybylski, Robert P. Rhodes, George P. Walsh, William H. Wilson