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).

  • Publication number: 20240172908
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 11992172
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20240099527
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 11807421
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: SURECAN, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Brad Ouderkirk, E. Jex Heaton, Steven F. Brown
  • Publication number: 20210047080
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Applicant: SURECAN, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Brad Ouderkirk, E. Jex Heaton, Steven F. Brown
  • Publication number: 20100045864
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: AVOCENT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Winston J. Stewart, Philip M. Kirshtein, Steven F. Brown, Robert R. Asprey
  • Patent number: 7643018
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Avocent Corporation
    Inventors: Steven F. Brown, Robert R. Asprey, Winston J. Stewart, Philip M. Kirshtein
  • Patent number: 7275953
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Avocent Corporation
    Inventors: Steven F. Brown, Robert V. Seifert, Jr., Philip M. Kirshtein
  • Patent number: 7229310
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Avocent Corporation
    Inventors: Steven F. Brown, Robert V. Seifert, Jr., Philip M. Kirshtein
  • Patent number: 7206348
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Avocent Corporation
    Inventors: Winston J. Stewart, Philip M. Kirshtein, Steven F. Brown, Robert R. Asprey
  • Patent number: 7189103
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Avocent Corporation
    Inventors: Steven F. Brown, Robert V. Seifert, Jr., Philip M. Kirshtein
  • Patent number: 6557170
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Cybex Computer Products Corp.
    Inventors: David E. Wilder, Douglas D. Reed, Steven F. Brown, Remigus G. Shatas
  • Publication number: 20020056137
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Applicant: Cybex Computer Products Corporation
    Inventors: Winston J. Stewart, Philip M. Kirshtein, Steven F. Brown, Robert R. Asprey
  • Patent number: 6377629
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Cybex Computer Products Corporation
    Inventors: Winston J. Stewart, Philip M. Kirshtein, Steven F. Brown, Robert R. Asprey
  • Patent number: 5926509
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Cybex Computer Products Corporation
    Inventors: Winston J. Stewart, Philip M. Kirshtein, Steven F. Brown, Robert R. Asprey
  • Patent number: 5323298
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1994
    Inventors: Remigius G. Shatas, Steven F. Brown
  • Patent number: 4310423
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1982
    Inventors: Steven F. Brown, Harold F. Brown