Patents by Inventor Alan R. Browne

Alan R. Browne 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: 5508141
    Abstract: A coating of resin and photoactive functionality is autodeposited from an emulsion onto a metallic substrate in order to selectively protect the substrate from corrosive environments such as etchant processes. An acid and oxidizing agent are included in the emulsion so that when the substrate is immersed in the emulsion the resin and photoactive functionality autodeposits. The resulting coating can be exposed to actinic radiation in an image-wise fashion and developed in an alkaline solution to develop the image created. In instances where the emulsion and process are used to make circuit boards, the metallic surface uncovered during developing is then etched away, leaving only the coated sections of the surface. The resulting coated surfaces will be the circuit traces of the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Hart, Alan F. Becknell, Betsy Elzufon, John S. Hallock, Alan R. Browne
  • Patent number: 5232815
    Abstract: A coating of resin and photoactive functionality is autodeposited from an emulsion onto a metallic substrate in order to selectively protect the substrate from corrosive environments such as etchant processes. An acid and oxidizing agent are included in the emulsion so that when the substrate is immersed in the emulsion the resin and photoactive functionality autodeposits. The resulting coating can be exposed to actinic radiation in an image-wise fashion and developed in an alkaline solution to develop the image created. In instances where the emulsion and process are used to make circuit boards, the metallic surface uncovered during developing is then etched away, leaving only the coated sections of the surface. The resulting coated surfaces will be the circuit traces of the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: Alan R. Browne, Daniel J. Hart, Alan F. Becknell, Betsy Elzufon
  • Patent number: 5170332
    Abstract: A lamp housing having a non-metallic exterior guard and handle assembly and threaded relief passages is disclosed. The exterior guard comprises a series of flared nylon spokes spaced about the circumference of the globe for cushioning the lamp and its tempered glass globe during impact with hard surfaces. One end of each spoke converges to a common location at the top of the lamp housing, while the other terminates along the circumference of a ring concentric with the lower portion of the globe. The lamp housing also includes threaded joints forming helical relief passages for permitting hot, pressurized gasses, should any be present, to cool before exiting the housing. Other features of the invention include a strain relief structure for relieving stresses on electrical connections with external cables and a hook for permitting the structure to be fixed about appropriate objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Inventor: Alan R. Browne
  • Patent number: 4931023
    Abstract: An improved device for relieving stresses on electrical connections between external cables and load circuits is disclosed. A two-piece bushing holder clamps the cable in position rather than using friction fittings as in earlier designs. Alternating downward and upward protrusions force the cable to assume a serpentine shape having alternating peaks and valleys within the bushing holder, substantially preventing movement of the cable and breakage of its connection to the load. The device is well-suited for use with portable loads such as industrial work lamps, which loads are subjected to severe stresses, as use of the clamping mechanism increases the force required to dislodge the cable and open the electrical connection. The device also may be made watertight according to certain industry and government specifications and less likely to ignite any combustable gasses present, making it suitable for use in hazardous environments as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1990
    Inventor: Alan R. Browne
  • Patent number: 4785062
    Abstract: This invention is directed to the reaction product of an O-epoxyalkylated tetrakis (hydroxyphenyl) alkane resin with a phenol, which is used either as an upper layer over a lower layer of a diazo resin in a bi-layer system or as a homogeneous mixture with a diazo resin in a mono-layer system to provide a water-developable, negative-working, lithographic printing plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1988
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventor: Alan R. Browne
  • Patent number: 4612276
    Abstract: This invention is directed to the reaction product of an O-epoxyalkylated tetrakis (hydroxyphenyl) alkane resin with a phenol, which is used either as an upper layer over a lower layer of a diazo resin in a bi-layer system or as a homogeneous mixture with a diazo resin in a mono-layer system to provide a water-developable, negative-working, lithographic printing plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1986
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.
    Inventor: Alan R. Browne
  • Patent number: 4600679
    Abstract: A negative-working, water-developable, bilayer lithographic printing plate comprising a substrate having a hydrophilic surface which surface is first coated with a layer of a water-soluble, lithographically suitable, photosensitive, negative-working aromatic diazo composition and top coated with a layer of a water-permeable, water-insoluble, oleophilic, O-epoxyalkylated tetrakis (hydroxyphenyl) ethane resin and ester derivatives thereof. Upon imagewise exposure, the exposed areas become water insoluble, and development is effected by washing away the unexposed areas with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1986
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.
    Inventors: Alan R. Browne, Charles R. Morgan
  • Patent number: D325263
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Assignee: Stewart R. Browne Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Alan R. Browne
  • Patent number: D331634
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Assignee: Stewart R. Browne Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Alan R. Browne