Patents by Inventor Brian P. Garland

Brian P. Garland 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: 20040172735
    Abstract: In a system for securing gloves to an object at least one glove has an opening defined through a selected portion of the glove having a proximal end and an opposite distal end. A clasping mechanism, such as a carabiner, passes through the opening. The clasping mechanism facilitates securing the glove to the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Brian P. Garland
  • Patent number: 5815315
    Abstract: An improve method and apparatus for removing beaded water from the reflective surface of a vehicle mirror is provided. The apparatus comprises a metal wind scoop assembly that is mounted to the mirror. The wind scoop assembly, together with the structure of the mirror, defines a windward facing intake scoop and an exhaust slot located adjacent the surface of the mirror. The inlet scoop intercepts an air stream created by movement of the vehicle and the stream is redirected and exhausted through the exhaust slot along the surface of the mirror. The exhausted stream blows beaded water from the mirror to clear and dry the mirror for better vision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Inventors: Drew P. Garland, Brian P. Garland, Tony Abee