Patents by Inventor Derek Brown

Derek 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: 20130014844
    Abstract: A faucet assembly including a handle that rotates about a rotational axis extending perpendicular to an angled interface for adjusting a water parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: Kyle Davidson, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Ryan J. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20120331530
    Abstract: A method may include authenticating a node over layer 2 in a network based on authentication rules; sending a node authentication code to the node; and providing layer 3 network access based on the node authentication code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: Juniper Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Chickering, Derek Brown, Paul Funk, Oliver Tavakoli
  • Patent number: 8281371
    Abstract: A method may include authenticating a node over layer 2 in a network based on authentication rules; sending a node authentication code to the node; and providing layer 3 network access based on the node authentication code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Juniper Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Chickering, Derek Brown, Paul Funk, Oliver Tavakoli
  • Publication number: 20120227843
    Abstract: A molded waterway assembly for a centerset faucet including a hot water inlet tube, a cold water inlet tube, and a central body of a coupler overmolded within hot and cold water bodies of the coupler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Brian A. Enlow, Timothy J. Sailors, Derek A. Brown
  • Publication number: 20120151673
    Abstract: A overmold fitting is coupled to a fluid conduit. The overmold fitting may include a first portion and a spaced apart second portion proximate a first end of the fluid conduit. The first portion may be an end ring and the second portion may be a retention ring. The overmold fitting may include a visual indicator to provide an indication of the fluid to be used with the fluid conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: MASCO CORPORATION OF INDIANA
    Inventors: Kurt J. THOMAS, Derek A. BROWN, Brian A. ENLOW
  • Patent number: 8146955
    Abstract: A overmold fitting is coupled to a fluid conduit. The overmold fitting may include a first portion and a spaced apart second portion proximate a first end of the fluid conduit. The first portion may be an end ring and the second portion may be a retention ring. The overmold fitting may include a visual indicator to provide an indication of the fluid to be used with the fluid conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Brian A. Enlow
  • Publication number: 20110061754
    Abstract: A diverter assembly (12) for use with a faucet assembly (10) including a diverter valve (78) secured to an inlet end (80) of a sprayer tube (46) and removably received within a connector (62).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown
  • Patent number: 7748409
    Abstract: A fluid carrying system is disclosed including a fluid transport component and an overmold component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignees: Masco Corporation of Indiana, Mercury Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Pinette, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown
  • Patent number: 7717133
    Abstract: A water delivery system is disclosed including a first component coupled to a fluid transport member, the first component including an interface, and a second component coupled to an aerator. The second component positioning the first component relative to the aerator. The aerator and the interface of the first component cooperate to form a water tight seal there between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Thomas C. Pinette, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown
  • Patent number: 7584793
    Abstract: A method is provided for treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a well bore comprising the steps of: a) forming a phosphate ester gelled hydrocarbon fracturing fluid comprising a liquid hydrocarbon and a an alkyl phosphate gelling agent; b) adding said fluid a delayed gel breaker, c) injecting said fluid down a well, and d) allowing said breaker to break the fracturing fluid gel after an initial delay period and destabilize a metal crosslink in said gel, reducing the volatile phosphorous present in the fluid by at least about 25%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Derek Brown, Samuel Danican, Gregory Kubala
  • Publication number: 20090145492
    Abstract: A hose retractor for use with a pull-out dispensing unit of a faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Brian A. Enlow
  • Publication number: 20090078322
    Abstract: A overmold fitting is coupled to a fluid conduit. The overmold fitting may include a first portion and a spaced apart second portion proximate a first end of the fluid conduit. The first portion may be an end ring and the second portion may be a retention ring. The overmold fitting may include a visual indicator to provide an indication of the fluid to be used with the fluid conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown, Brian A. Enlow
  • Publication number: 20080296022
    Abstract: A method is provided for treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a well bore comprising the steps of: a) forming a phosphate ester gelled hydrocarbon fracturing fluid comprising a liquid hydrocarbon and a an alkyl phosphate gelling agent; b) adding said fluid a delayed gel breaker, c) injecting said fluid down a well, and d) allowing said breaker to break the fracturing fluid gel after an initial delay period and destabilize a metal crosslink in said gel, reducing the volatile phosphorous present in the fluid by at least about 25%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Derek Brown, Samuel Danican, Gregory Kubala
  • Publication number: 20080178382
    Abstract: A pop-up drain includes a stopper assembly, a spring and camming members. The stopper assembly, the spring and the camming members are arranged within a pipe assembly. The spring biases the interaction of the camming members so that depression of the stopper assembly results in the stopper assembly sealing the pipe assembly. A second depression of the stopper assembly results in the stopper assembly moving into a position that unseals the pipe assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas C. Pinette, Derek A. Brown
  • Publication number: 20080178954
    Abstract: A water delivery system is disclosed including a first component coupled to a fluid transport member, the first component including an interface, and a second component coupled to an aerator. The second component positioning the first component relative to the aerator. The aerator and the interface of the first component cooperate to form a water tight seal there between.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: MASCO CORPORATION OF INDIANA
    Inventors: Thomas C. Pinette, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown
  • Publication number: 20080178942
    Abstract: A fluid carrying system is disclosed including a fluid transport component and an overmold component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: MASCO CORPORATION OF INDIANA
    Inventors: Thomas C. Pinette, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown
  • Publication number: 20080083196
    Abstract: Packaging systems and apparatus include a product chutes a clipper mechanism residing downstream of the product chute, and a vertically extendable and retractable product holding member disposed downstream of the clipper mechanism. In operation, the product holding member is configured to: (a) automatically vertically move to a first operative position whereby the holding member contacts and traps a target product to inhibit the target product from traveling downstream thereof, then (b) automatically vertically move to a second different position to allow a product to travel downstream thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Samuel Griggs, Dennis May, William Poteat, Derek Brown, David Gupton
  • Publication number: 20080066428
    Abstract: Systems and devices for automatically pressing a covering material against a product chute during a packaging operation to apply a braking force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Samuel Griggs, Dennis May, William Poteat, Derek Brown, David Gupton
  • Publication number: 20080053042
    Abstract: Methods, devices and computer program products automatically package an object in a covering material such as casing and/or netting by: (a) pulling a covering material upstream of the product chute off an exterior surface of the product chute to automatically enclose the object in the covering material as the object exits the product chute; (b) pivoting a clipper from a home to a full-clip position to apply a clip to the covering material to secure the object in the packing material; (c) pivoting a cutting assembly in concert with the clipper; and (d) severing a gathered leading and/or trailing edge of the covering using a bottom-up cutting operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Samuel Griggs, Dannis May, David Wince, William Poteat, Derek Brown
  • Patent number: PP19974
    Abstract: A hybrid Bermudagrass cultivar, named ‘Emerald Dwarf,’ is distinguished by greater rhizome development and rooting depth in conjunction with low surface stolon development. The cultivar is especially suited to golf greens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Coastal Turf, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Morris Brown, Michael Andrew Brown, Scott Derek Brown