Patents by Inventor Donald L. Brooks

Donald L. Brooks 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).

  • Three-dimensional technique for improving the EMC characteristics of a printed circuit board
    Patent number: 6507495
    Abstract: An apparatus for use with data processing systems. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes but is not limited to at least one conductive member having a first end electrically coupled to a first conductive structure which partially forms a moat and a second end electrically coupled to a second conductive structure which substantially spans the moat, with the second conductive structure having at least a part overhanging a third conductive structure which partially forms the moat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffery C. Hailey, Donald L. Brooks
  • Durable fire retardant for forest and rangelands
    Patent number: 4101485
    Abstract: A concentrated ammonium salt composition containing a binder and viscosity control agent usable in aqueous dispersion. The dispersion is applied to foliage and vegetation to hinder or prevent wildfires for one complete season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1978
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Donald L. Brooks, Michael L. Losee, Harry Teicher, Charles R. Williams