Patents by Inventor Kevin Brase

Kevin Brase 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).

  • Patent number: 8337303
    Abstract: An electronic device and method of illuminating a display are provided. The electronic device includes a display device, an illumination device, a light sensor and a processor coupled to the illumination device and the light sensor. The processor receives a light value from the light sensor, determines a target illumination value based at least partly on the light value, and causes the illumination device to illuminate the display device at substantially the target illumination value. In one embodiment, the processor causes the illumination device to illuminate the display device at substantially the target illumination value by gradually increasing a current illumination value. In another embodiment, the processor causes the illumination device to illuminate the display device at substantially the target illumination value by gradually decreasing a current illumination value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Brase, Chris Park, Feynman Ko, Stephen Luk, Vincent Chiu, Lewis Tong
  • Patent number: 7429214
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic game, including a housing, electronic circuitry positioned within the housing, and a display unit positioned within the housing and electrically coupled to the circuitry. A first sensor is electrically coupled to the circuitry and when activated initiates a first response from the circuitry. A second sensor electrically coupled to the circuitry and when activated prior to activating the first sensor initiates a second response from the circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Brase, Allen Michalik, Ethan Wood, Chi Man Ko, Derek Man, Chris Park
  • Patent number: 7297060
    Abstract: A transportable apparatus for a video game system where the apparatus includes a frame and a seat foldably connected to the frame such that the frame is movable between a storage position adjacent to the seat and an operative position away from the seat. The apparatus also includes an interface associated with one of the frame and the seat for providing user input to the video game system. The transportable apparatus is configured to be easily folded and unfolded and enables users to transport the apparatus to different locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Brase, Michael Hammond
  • Publication number: 20060160594
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device including a display device, a plurality of inputs adjacent the display, and electrical components. The electrical components are operable to display a question to a player on the display device, wherein the question is used to determine an undisclosed object, enable the player to input an answer to the question by activating one of the inputs, and repeat until a resultant object is determined based on the displayed questions and the answers to the displayed questions inputted by the player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventor: Kevin Brase
  • Publication number: 20050255925
    Abstract: A transportable apparatus for a video game system where the apparatus includes a frame and a seat foldably connected to the frame such that the frame is movable between a storage position adjacent to the seat and an operative position away from the seat. The apparatus also includes an interface associated with one of the frame and the seat for providing user input to the video game system. The transportable apparatus is configured to be easily folded and unfolded and enables users to transport the apparatus to different locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Kevin Brase, Michael Hammond
  • Publication number: 20050227750
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic game, including a housing, electronic circuitry positioned within the housing, and a display unit positioned within the housing and electrically coupled to the circuitry. A first sensor is electrically coupled to the circuitry and when activated initiates a first response from the circuitry. A second sensor electrically coupled to the circuitry and when activated prior to activating the first sensor initiates a second response from the circuitry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Kevin Brase, Allen Michalik, Ethan Wood, Chi Ko, Derek Mann, Chris Park
  • Publication number: 20050201095
    Abstract: An electronic device and method of illuminating a display are provided. The electronic device includes a display device, an illumination device, a light sensor and a processor coupled to the illumination device and the light sensor. The processor receives a light value from the light sensor, determines a target illumination value based at least partly on the light value, and causes the illumination device to illuminate the display device at substantially the target illumination value. In one embodiment, the processor causes the illumination device to illuminate the display device at substantially the target illumination value by gradually increasing a current illumination value. In another embodiment, the processor causes the illumination device to illuminate the display device at substantially the target illumination value by gradually decreasing a current illumination value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Kevin Brase, Chris Park, Feynman Ko, Stephen Luk, Vincent Chiu, Lewis Tong
  • Publication number: 20050144921
    Abstract: An implement, such as a header for a combine, having an integral transport system with a pair of ground engaging wheels that are moved between transport positions used in transporting the implement and stowed positions on the implement during use of the implement. The wheels may be used as gauge wheels during use to support the ends of the implement. A trailer tongue is retractable and stowed onboard the implement during use, as is a tongue jack. Lights are provided at the end of the implement for visibility during transport. The lights are stowed beneath a cover on the end of the implement to protect the lights from damage during use. All components of the transport system are carried on the implement during use to ensure that they are with the implement when needed to transport the implement. All components are mounted with pins, enabling the implement to be converted between transport and use configurations without the use of hand tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Sidney Yeomans, Bradley Watts, Gordon Salley, Kevin Brase
  • Publication number: 20050085301
    Abstract: A hand held electronic device that includes a main body with a connector adapted to electrically and mechanically connect the main body to an electronic game separate from the device, and a method for using the same. First and second ports of the main body are sized to receive first and second game cartridges of the electronic game, respectively. Each of the first and second ports have an electrical connection that is electrically connectable to the respective first and second game cartridges. The device includes a processor adapted to electrically connect the electronic game to the first and second game cartridges through the first and second ports of the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Hammond, Kevin Brase
  • Patent number: D527054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Inventors: Kevin Brase, Michael Hammond
  • Patent number: D544923
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Radica Games, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kevin Brase, Michael Hammond
  • Patent number: D499150
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Radica Games Ltd.
    Inventors: Kevin Brase, Greg Lavender, Allen Michalik, Ethan K. Wood
  • Patent number: D977138
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: NUCLEIN, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Crockett, Alan Blake, Kevin Brase, Ehren Achee, Douglas Hammond