Patents by Inventor John D. Burrows

John D. Burrows 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).

  • Method and apparatus for detection of liquid incendiaries by changes in capacitance
    Patent number: 5497102
    Abstract: A device fop detecting liquid incendiaries contained in bottles comprises a flexible cradle, such as a sling of thin rubber sheet (2), mounted between two supports (4); two conductors arranged laterally on the cradle (6), each conductor having a large surface area to thickness ratio; and an electrical circuit including a power source and indication means to provide an indication of the dielectric properties of a bottle placed within the cradle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Secretary of State for Defence in Her Britannic Majesty's Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    Inventors: John D. Burrows, Kenneth R. Mann
  • Helichrysum plant named ‘Prospi’
    Patent number: PP13005
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helichrysum named ‘Prospi’ that exhibits insignificant flowers when compared to standard varieties and is characterized by its fine silver/green foliage and compact plant habit. These attributes in combination distinguish ‘Prospi’ from all other existing varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventor: John D. Burrows
  • Helichrysum plant named ‘Prosil’
    Patent number: PP13006
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Helichrysum named ‘Prosil’ that is characterized by a compact plant habit, fine tightly dense foliage that is vivid silver/pearl in color and insignificant flowers that may only rarely bloom. In combination these traits distinguish ‘Prosil’ from all other existing varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventor: John D. Burrows