Patents by Inventor Brendan Byrne
Brendan Byrne 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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Patent number: 11891099Abstract: Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for providing a usable hand truck with a tiltable electrical fan, power strip for powering electrical equipment, a storage compartment/tray for supplies and a moveable electrical LED (light emitting diodes) light source. The moveable light can rotate up and down, and be able to pivot to a left direction and to a right direction. The power strip can include a rechargeable battery supply with USB ports and outlets to allow the fan and light source to be connected. The power strip can include a power cord to plug in the power strip to an electrical outlet.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: HKC-US, LLCInventors: Brendan Byrne, Jeff Newman, Kent Mathis, Matt Willard, Michael Starkey
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Patent number: 11486404Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for providing switch housing remote controls for ceiling fans. The remote receiver in the ceiling fan housing uses existing capacitors installed in the ceiling fan and shares those capacitors with existing mechanical pull chains for the ceiling fan, which eliminates the need for separate capacitors in the remote receiver.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2018Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: HKC-US, LLCInventors: Kent Mathis, James P. Burns, Brendan Byrne
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Patent number: 9926454Abstract: Compositions, applications, coatings, processes of making and applying compositions and compositions for preventing dust buildup on plastic and wood surfaces such as on ceiling fan blades, portable fan blades, stand fan blades, window blinds, appliances, furniture, cabinet knobs, and drawer pulls. The compositions and coating prevent dust buildup by (1) dissipating static charges on the blades and (2) creating a very smooth blade surface that prevents dust particles getting “captured”. The coating can have a clear matte finish and contains an anti-static and high lubricity additive to deter the accumulation of dust. After applying the coating the dry time of the coatings by thin coat gravure rollers is approximately four minutes. When applied the coating can result in up to approximately 50% less dust buildup over a one week period of time.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2017Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: HKC-US, LLCInventors: Samuel V. Costello, Brendan Byrne
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Patent number: 9631626Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of using a single turning rotatable fastener, such as a screw, with two or three mounted posts to align and lock ceiling fan blades to a ceiling fan blade brackets/irons. One single rotatable fastener on each blade and arm can be turned clockwise to attach each blade to each arm. Rotating the fastener counter-clockwise can allow each blade to be removed from each arm.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: HKC-US, LLCInventors: Brendan Byrne, James Burns
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Patent number: 9546284Abstract: Compositions, applications, coatings, processes of making and applying compositions and compositions for preventing dust buildup on plastic and wood surfaces such as on ceiling fan blades, portable fan blades, stand fan blades, window blinds, appliances, furniture, cabinet knobs, and drawer pulls. The compositions and coating prevent dust buildup by (1) dissipating static charges on the blades and (2) creating a very smooth blade surface that prevents dust particles getting “captured”. The coating can have a clear matte finish and contains an anti-static and high lubricity additive to deter the accumulation of dust. After applying the coating the dry time of the coatings by thin coat gravure rollers is approximately four minutes. When applied the coating can result in up to approximately 50% less dust buildup over a one week period of time.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2014Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: HKC-US, LLCInventors: Samuel V. Costello, Brendan Byrne
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Patent number: 9508251Abstract: Controls, devices, systems, and methods for remotely reversing ceiling fan rotation directions based on seasonal appearing indicia controls, and remotely selecting ceiling fan turn off times when the user falls asleep. Cooler weather indicia for a remote control reverse switch can include snowflake symbol and/or the types of seasonal weather indicators such as for winter time use. Warmer weather indicia for a remote control reverse switch can include a sun symbol and/or other types of seasonal weather conditions, such as for summer time. Sleep timer controls, such as buttons for 2 hours, 4 hours and 8 hours, allows the user to preset when the fan is to be turned off after the user decides to go to sleep.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: HKC-US, LLCInventors: Brendan Byrne, James Burns
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Patent number: 9453517Abstract: Devices, apparatus, brackets, systems and methods for mounting a remote control receiver off-axis and to the side of motor mount bracket inside a ceiling mounted hugger and low profile fan housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: HKC-US, LLCInventors: James Burns, Brendan Byrne
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Patent number: 9394919Abstract: Devices, apparatus, systems and methods of hanging ceiling fans and safely making electrical connections between the motor and the mount bracket. The invention allows for the bulky, heavy ceiling fan motor to be left safely on the ground while the wiring from the ceiling box to the mount bracket is done. When the ceiling fan motor is securely hung in the mounting bracket, male and female electrical connectors between the motor and the mounting bracket can be safely interlocked to one another creating a much safer installation over conventional installation techniques.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: HKC-US, LLCInventors: Brendan Byrne, James Burns
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Patent number: 9068725Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of converting the necks on lamp shades into threadable couplers that allow the shades with the couplers to be screwed onto the exterior threads on light sockets, such as those types of sockets found on wall mounted and ceiling mounted candelabras and ceiling fans. The couplers can include plate members that are fastened in a sandwich configuration on both the inside and outside of the neck portion of the shade with the sandwiched plate members having an interior threaded surfaces. Modified lamp shades can be screwed to exterior threaded light sockets on candelabra lights, pendant lights, ceiling fan lights, and any other type of lamp sockets that have removable lamp shades.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2012Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Palm Coast Imports, LLCInventors: Dennis C. Kuykendall, James Burns, Brendan Byrne, Bruce C. Nemec, Jason Rohr
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Patent number: 8985959Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of using a single turning knob and blade holder posts to align and lock a ceiling fan blade to a blade holder. An assembler can fit a blade with a matched pattern of openings over the upwardly protruding locating features on the blade holder until the blade bottoms on the holder. The knob is turned clockwise to lock in place against the stop feature on the pedestal, and counter-clockwise to unlock. Spring loaded detents can lock the turning knob in place in a counter-clockwise direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Palm Coast Imports, LLCInventors: Dennis C. Kuykendall, Brendan Byrne
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Patent number: 7605549Abstract: A system for current and/or temperature control of light fixtures includes a sensor in communication with a light fixture, sense a current flow or a temperature of the light fixture, and communicate an input signal relative to the current flow or the temperature; a variable switch in communication with the light fixture to regulate the current flow of the light fixture in response to a control signal; and a controller in communication with the sensor and the variable switch to monitor the input signal, compare the input signal to a condition, and communicate the control signal to the variable switch to control its operation. A bypass circuit applies a normal current directly to the light fixture should a failure occur with the sensor, the variable switch or the controller.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2008Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: Hunter Fan CompanyInventors: Vinay Mehta, Brendan Byrne
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Patent number: D710492Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Palm Coast Imports, LLCInventors: Brendan Byrne, James Burns
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Patent number: D729180Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Palm Coast Imports, LLCInventors: Brendan Byrne, James Burns
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Patent number: D729181Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Palm Coast Imports, LLCInventors: Brendan Byrne, James Burns
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Patent number: D729928Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2014Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Palm Coast Imports, LLCInventors: Pierre Thornton, Brendan Byrne