Patents by Inventor Steven F. Brown
Steven F. 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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Publication number: 20240172908Abstract: A surface cleaning head includes a housing having a front side and back side, a brush roll rotatably mounted to the housing within a suction conduit and having at least a portion proximate the opening of the suction conduit, a leading roller mounted to the housing in front of the brush roll, and a drive mechanism operatively coupled to the brush roll and the leading roller for driving the brush roll and the leading roller at same time. The brush roll includes an agitator body and a first bristle/flap arrangement comprising a first deformable flap extending from the agitator body and a first bristle strip and/or row of tufts extending from the agitator body and disposed adjacent to the first deformable flap. The first deformable flap is disposed at an aggressive angle and the first bristle strip and/or row of tufts is arranged at a passive angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2023Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: Steven GACIN, Jason B. THORNE, Adam UDY, Charles S. BRUNNER, Xavier F. CULLERE, Nicholas SARDAR, Ognjen VRDOLJAK, Daniel R. DER MARDEROSIAN, Andre D. BROWN, Daniel J. INNES
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Patent number: 11992172Abstract: A surface cleaning head includes a housing having a front side and back side, a brush roll rotatably mounted to the housing within a suction conduit and having at least a portion proximate the opening of the suction conduit, a leading roller mounted to the housing in front of the brush roll, and a drive mechanism operatively coupled to the brush roll and the leading roller for driving the brush roll and the leading roller at same time. The brush roll includes an agitator body and a first bristle/flap arrangement comprising a first deformable flap extending from the agitator body and a first bristle strip and/or row of tufts extending from the agitator body and disposed adjacent to the first deformable flap. The first deformable flap is disposed at an aggressive angle and the first bristle strip and/or row of tufts is arranged at a passive angle.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLCInventors: Steven Gacin, Jason B. Thorne, Adam Udy, Charles S. Brunner, Xavier F. Cullere, Nicholas Sardar, Ognjen Vrdoljak, Daniel R. Der Marderosian, Andre D. Brown, Daniel J. Innes
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Publication number: 20240099527Abstract: A surface cleaning head includes a housing having a front side and back side, a brush roll rotatably mounted to the housing within a suction conduit and having at least a portion proximate the opening of the suction conduit, a leading roller mounted to the housing in front of the brush roll, and a drive mechanism operatively coupled to the brush roll and the leading roller for driving the brush roll and the leading roller at same time. The brush roll includes an agitator body and a first bristle/flap arrangement comprising a first deformable flap extending from the agitator body and a first bristle strip and/or row of tufts extending from the agitator body and disposed adjacent to the first deformable flap. The first deformable flap is disposed at an aggressive angle and the first bristle strip and/or row of tufts is arranged at a passive angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2021Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Steven GACIN, Jason B. THORNE, Adam UDY, Charles S. BRUNNER, Xavier F. CULLERE, Nicholas Sardar, Ognjen VRDOLJAK, Daniel R. DER MARDEROSIAN, Andre D. BROWN, Daniel J. INNES
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Patent number: 11807421Abstract: A flame mitigation device (FMD) contained within the neck of a container and configured to allow the fuel nozzle to pass through the FMD. The FMD forming a barrier in the neck of the fill port and capable of constricting the fuel nozzle upon passing through the FMD to inhibit external debris from entering the interior of the portable container and to inhibit fuel from flowing back out of the fill port.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2019Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: SURECAN, INCORPORATEDInventors: Brad Ouderkirk, E. Jex Heaton, Steven F. Brown
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Publication number: 20210047080Abstract: A flame mitigation device (FMD) contained within the neck of a container and configured to allow the fuel nozzle to pass through the FMD. The FMD forming a barrier in the neck of the fill port and capable of constricting the fuel nozzle upon passing through the FMD to inhibit external debris from entering the interior of the portable container and to inhibit fuel from flowing back out of the fill port.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2019Publication date: February 18, 2021Applicant: SURECAN, INCORPORATEDInventors: Brad Ouderkirk, E. Jex Heaton, Steven F. Brown
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Publication number: 20100045864Abstract: A transmission system for transmitting analog color video signals wherein a cable comprising multiple twisted pairs is employed, and certain of these pairs are coupled to carry selected color signals as a function of the delay provided by particular twist rates. In certain instances, selected signal delay devices are connected in circuit with certain twisted pairs. By such an arrangement, it has been found that relatively long distances between a computer and a monitor may be spanned by relatively low-cost, twisted pair cable commonly used for telephone communications.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: AVOCENT CORPORATIONInventors: Winston J. Stewart, Philip M. Kirshtein, Steven F. Brown, Robert R. Asprey
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Patent number: 7643018Abstract: A transmission system for transmitting analog color video signals wherein a cable comprising multiple twisted pairs is employed, and certain of these pairs are coupled to carry selected color signals as a function of the delay provided by particular twist rates. In certain instances, selected signal delay devices are connected in circuit with certain twisted pairs. By such an arrangement, it has been found that relatively long distances between a computer and a monitor may be spanned by relatively low-cost, twisted pair cable commonly used for telephone communications.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2000Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Avocent CorporationInventors: Steven F. Brown, Robert R. Asprey, Winston J. Stewart, Philip M. Kirshtein
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Patent number: 7275953Abstract: A wire comb for mounting individual wires from multi-wire cables onto circuit boards that is mounted adjacent one or more ends of a circuit board to permit the individual wires to be spaced apart yet held in place during an over molding process; and to permit connecting the wires to the appropriate connections on the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2006Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Avocent CorporationInventors: Steven F. Brown, Robert V. Seifert, Jr., Philip M. Kirshtein
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Patent number: 7229310Abstract: An approach for mounting individual wires from multi-wire cables onto circuit boards. A wire comb is mounted adjacent one or more ends of the circuit board to permit a way to space apart individual wires, to hold them in place; and to permit welding or soldering of the wires to the appropriate connections on the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2006Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Avocent CorporationInventors: Steven F. Brown, Robert V. Seifert, Jr., Philip M. Kirshtein
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Patent number: 7206348Abstract: A transmission system for transmitting analog color video signals wherein a cable comprising multiple twisted pairs is employed, and certain of these pairs are coupled to carry selected color signals as a function of the delay provided by particular twist rates. In certain instances, selected signal delay devices are connected in circuit with certain twisted pairs. By such an arrangement, it has been found that relatively long distances between a computer and monitor may be spanned by relatively low-cost, twisted pair cable commonly used for telephone communications.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2000Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: Avocent CorporationInventors: Winston J. Stewart, Philip M. Kirshtein, Steven F. Brown, Robert R. Asprey
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Patent number: 7189103Abstract: An approach is provided for mounting individual wires from multi-wire cables onto circuit boards. A wire comb is mounted adjacent one or more ends of the circuit board to permit a way to space apart individual wires, to hold them in place; and to permit welding or soldering of the wires to the appropriate connections or the circuit board during an overmolding process.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2005Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Assignee: Avocent CorporationInventors: Steven F. Brown, Robert V. Seifert, Jr., Philip M. Kirshtein
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Patent number: 6557170Abstract: A KVM switch is disclosed having on screen display (OSD) circuitry coupled to a user workstation for providing a user a convenient interface by which to operate the KVM switch. First switching circuitry coupled to a plurality of computers and coupled to the OSD circuitry allows a user to access any of the computers or the control functions of the KVM switch. Second switching circuitry coupled to switch electrical power to the computers and further coupled to the OSD circuitry allows a user of the KVM switch to selectively control electrical power to the computers.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1998Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Cybex Computer Products Corp.Inventors: David E. Wilder, Douglas D. Reed, Steven F. Brown, Remigus G. Shatas
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Publication number: 20020056137Abstract: A transmission system for transmitting analog color video signals wherein a cable comprising multiple twisted pairs is employed, and certain of these pairs are coupled to carry selected color signals as a function of the delay provided by particular twist rates. In certain instances, selected signal delay devices are connected in circuit with certain twisted pairs. By such an arrangement, it has been found that relatively long distances between a computer and monitor may be spanned by relatively low-cost, twisted pair cable commonly used for telephone communications.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2000Publication date: May 9, 2002Applicant: Cybex Computer Products CorporationInventors: Winston J. Stewart, Philip M. Kirshtein, Steven F. Brown, Robert R. Asprey
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Patent number: 6377629Abstract: A transmission system for transmitting analog color video signals wherein a cable comprising multiple twisted pairs is employed, and certain of these pairs are coupled to carry selected color signals as a function of the delay provided by particular twist rates. In certain instances, selected signal delay devices are connected in circuit with certain twisted pairs. By such an arrangement, it has been found that relatively long distances between a computer and monitor may be spanned by relatively low-cost, twisted pair cable commonly used for telephone communications.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1999Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Cybex Computer Products CorporationInventors: Winston J. Stewart, Philip M. Kirshtein, Steven F. Brown, Robert R. Asprey
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Patent number: 5926509Abstract: A transmission system for transmitting analog color video signals wherein a cable comprising multiple twisted pairs is employed, and certain of these pairs are coupled to carry selected color signals as a function of the delay provided by particular twist rates. In certain instances, selected signal delay devices are connected in circuit with certain twisted pairs. By such an arrangement, it has been found that relatively long distances between a computer and monitor may be spanned by relatively low-cost, twisted pair cable commonly used for telephone communications.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1996Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: Cybex Computer Products CorporationInventors: Winston J. Stewart, Philip M. Kirshtein, Steven F. Brown, Robert R. Asprey
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Patent number: 5323298Abstract: An enclosure is constructed of electromagnetic radiation shielding material for housing and supporting circuitry that emits electromagnetic interference. Symmetrical top and bottom covers are fabricated of a generally U-shaped configuration, with a downwardly extending tab on one side region of the upper cover and an upwardly extending tab on an opposite side region of the lower cover, these tabs for covering a butt joint between the upper and lower covers. Symmetrical front and rear covers are each constructed having inwardly extending sides also for covering the butt joints, with a lip on each of these side regions. Slots in these lips support circuit boards in the enclosure. Segmented lips on upper and lower sides of the front and rear covers contact upper and lower regions of the upper and lower covers. Constructed as such, there are no significant gaps in the enclosure to radiate electromagnetic radiation.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1992Date of Patent: June 21, 1994Inventors: Remigius G. Shatas, Steven F. Brown
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Patent number: 4310423Abstract: A device and process for removing water from a river, pond, or the like. The device comprises a means for removing water through the device; a water intake chamber having a roof with a base periphery defining a water intake opening, and water exit aperture; a base plate; a hose exit means interconnecting the means for removing and the water exit aperture; a means for filtering the water being removed through the device; and an air chamber circumscribing the roof of said water intake chamber. The process comprises suspending by air means in the water the device; intaking water through the device; and filtering simultaneously to the intaking step the intaking water.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 1979Date of Patent: January 12, 1982Inventors: Steven F. Brown, Harold F. Brown