Patents by Inventor John Phillip Brown

John Phillip 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).

  • Hybrid zone control system
    Patent number: 9253260
    Abstract: A system and method for using multiple ClimateTalk™ compliant thermostats in a zoned HVAC system are provided. The system may include a first ClimateTalk™ thermostat in a first zone, a second ClimateTalk™ thermostat in a second zone, a third ClimateTalk or 24v AC thermostat in a third zone, and a ClimateTalk™ HVAC unit and/or 24v AC HVAC unit, for servicing the demands in the first, second and third zones. A controller in the zoned HVAC system may establish a ClimateTalk™ network between the controller and the HVAC unit, where the controller may identify itself as the sole ClimateTalk™ thermostat in this network. The controller may also establish additional ClimateTalk™ networks between the controller and each of the first, second and third thermostats, by identifying the controller as a distinct ClimateTalk™ HVAC unit in each of the respective additional networks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: EWC Controls Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Bailey, John Phillip Brown
  • Frame for attachment to a dock structure having means to receive containers
    Patent number: 7156038
    Abstract: A frame adapted to receive containers, particularly empty plastic beverage containers, such as two-liter plastic pop bottles, and adapted to be attached to a dock structure. When the dock structure, frame and bottles are in mutual cooperation, the containers provide buoyancy to the dock structure. The containers are preferably screwed into the frame and may be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Earth Angel Inc.
    Inventor: John Phillip Brown
  • Adult unisex body harness
    Patent number: D471633
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Inventor: John Phillip Brown