Patents Represented by Attorney David Bracken
  • Patent number: 7056270
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and means for making a carrying case from two open topped boxes from sandwich wall construction, where one box will be lid and the other a base. Living hinges connect a floor section to four sidewalls ensuring accurate vertical alignment of the sidewalls with each other and with the floor section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Inventor: John Mellott
  • Patent number: 6850167
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a motion activated switch comprising a plurality of rollable or slideable means enclosed in a containment space, two contacts formed in a support floor of the containment space whereby the plurality of rollable or slideable means forms a reduced resistance electrical connection between the contacts by rolling or sliding into an appropriate location of the containment space. A plurality of the switches may share the same containment space and one or more of the contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Inventor: Howard Rosen
  • Patent number: 6754928
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a toothbrush supporting brushing behavior reinforcement means. A simple motion sensing means is electrically connected to a brushing logic means, which determines generalized brushing action of a user preferably a child. After the logic requirements of motion sensing are complete, the logic means directs a digital output display means to output to a small LCD screen or speaker a visual and/or audible reward to the user, preferably in the form of an enjoyable game or congratulatory message. A grid of electrical contacts may be used to determine motion or direction when connected with logic means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Inventor: Howard Rosen