Patents by Inventor Leroy Brown
Leroy 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).
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Publication number: 20090199982Abstract: A device is disclosed which provides a skirting system for preventing the entry of pests, including insects and rodents, to the inner area/parts of air conditioners. Further, methods of using the device/system are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventor: Cleveland Leroy Brown
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Patent number: 7530967Abstract: A device for drawing fluid from a lumen, and particularly blood from a blood vessel, is disclosed. The device may provide indication of the entry of an intravenous cannula into the lumen. The device may include a central body having an outer wall and an inner fluid passage. The device may include a luer-type adapter to permit the attachment of an I.V. infusion set of various lengths (“butterfly needle”) and or any luer-type fitting attached to an existing device. The outer wall of the central body may be transparent or translucent to permit the detection of fluid within the inner fluid passage. A front cannula may extend from one end of the central body and a rear cannula may extend from the other end of the central body. Both the front and rear cannulae may communicate with the inner fluid passage. An air-permeable flexible sleeve may surround at least a tip portion of the rear cannula. The air-permeable flexible sleeve may act as a venting member positioned between the rear cannula and the ambient.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2004Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: ClearView Patient Safety Technologies, LLCInventor: Leroy Brown
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Publication number: 20080177202Abstract: A device for drawing fluid from a lumen, and particularly blood from a blood vessel, is disclosed. The device may provide indication of the entry of an intravenous cannula into the lumen. The device may include a central body having an outer wall and an inner fluid passage. The device may include a luer-type adapter to permit the attachment of an I.V. infusion set of various lengths (“butterfly needle”) and or any luer-type fitting attached to an existing device. The outer wall of the central body may be transparent or translucent to permit the detection of fluid within the inner fluid passage. A front cannula may extend from one end of the central body and a rear cannula may extend from the other end of the central body. Both the front and rear cannulae may communicate with the inner fluid passage. A transparent or translucent flexible sleeve may surround at least a tip portion of the rear cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventor: Leroy Brown
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Patent number: 7396343Abstract: A device for drawing fluid from a lumen, and particularly blood from a blood vessel, is disclosed. The device may provide indication of the entry of an intravenous cannula into the lumen. The device may include a central body having an outer wall and an inner fluid passage. The device may include a luer-type adapter to permit the attachment of an I.V. infusion set of various lengths (“butterfly needle”) and or any luer-type fitting attached to an existing device. The outer wall of the central body may be transparent or translucent to permit the detection of fluid within the inner fluid passage. A front cannula may extend from one end of the central body and a rear cannula may extend from the other end of the central body. Both the front and rear cannulae may communicate with the inner fluid passage. A transparent or translucent flexible sleeve may surround at least a tip portion of the rear cannula.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2004Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: Clear View Patient Safty Products, LLCInventor: Leroy Brown
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Publication number: 20080086085Abstract: A device for drawing fluid from a lumen, and particularly blood from a blood vessel, is disclosed. The device may provide indication of the entry of an intravenous cannula into the lumen. The device may include a central body having an outer wall and an inner fluid passage. The outer wall of the central body may be transparent or translucent to permit the detection of fluid within the inner fluid passage. A front cannula may extend from one end of the central body and a rear cannula may extend from the other end of the central body. Both the front and rear cannulae may communicate with the inner fluid passage or be part of a continuous cannula extending through the inner fluid passage. A guide tube including a well may be connected to the central body. A second cannula may extend into the guide tube from the well. A flexible sleeve may extend into the guide tube from the well and surround at least a tip portion of the rear cannula or a tip portion of the second cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2007Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventor: Leroy Brown
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Patent number: 7226432Abstract: A device for drawing fluid from a lumen, and particularly blood from a blood vessel, is disclosed. The device may provide indication of the entry of an intravenous cannula into the lumen. The device may include a central body having an outer wall and an inner fluid passage. The device may include a luer-type adapter to permit the attachment of an I.V. infusion set of various lengths (“butterfly needle”) and or any luer-type fitting attached to an existing device. The outer wall of the central body may be transparent or translucent to permit the detection of fluid within the inner fluid passage. A front cannula may extend from one end of the central body and a rear cannula may extend from the other end of the central body. Both the front and rear cannulae may communicate with the inner fluid passage. A flexible sleeve may surround at least a tip portion of the rear cannula. A venting member may be provided near a base portion of the rear cannula between the flexible sleeve and the ambient.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2004Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Clear View Patient Safety Products, LLCInventor: Leroy Brown
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Publication number: 20070106220Abstract: A device for drawing fluid from a lumen, and particularly blood from a blood vessel, is disclosed. The device may provide indication of the entry of an intravenous cannula into the lumen. The device may include a central body having an outer wall and an inner fluid passage. The device may include a luer-type adapter to permit the attachment of an I.V. infusion set of various lengths (“butterfly needle”) and or any luer-type fitting attached to an existing device. The outer wall of the central body may be transparent or translucent to permit the detection of fluid within the inner fluid passage. A front cannula may extend from one end of the central body and a rear cannula may extend from the other end of the central body. Both the front and rear cannulae may communicate with the inner fluid passage. A flexible sleeve may surround at least a tip portion of the rear cannula. A venting member may be provided near a base portion of the rear cannula between the flexible sleeve and the ambient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Inventor: Leroy Brown
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Patent number: 7160267Abstract: A device for drawing fluid from a lumen, and particularly blood from a blood vessel, is disclosed. The device may provide indication of the entry of an intravenous cannula into the lumen. The device may include a central body having an outer wall and an inner fluid passage. The device may include a luer-type adapter to permit the attachment of an I.V. infusion set of various lengths (“butterfly needle”) and or any luer-type fitting attached to an existing device. The outer wall of the central body may be transparent or translucent to permit the detection of fluid within the inner fluid passage. A front cannula may extend from one end of the central body and a rear cannula may extend from the other end of the central body. Both the front and rear cannulae may communicate with the inner fluid passage. A flexible sleeve may surround at least a tip portion of the rear cannula. A venting member may be provided near a base portion of the rear cannula between the flexible sleeve and the ambient.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2004Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Clear View Patent Safety Products, LLCInventor: Leroy Brown
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Publication number: 20050245870Abstract: A device for drawing fluid from a lumen, and particularly blood from a blood vessel, is disclosed. The device may provide indication of the entry of an intravenous cannula into the lumen. The device may include a central body having an outer wall and an inner fluid passage. The device may include a luer-type adapter to permit the attachment of an I.V. infusion set of various lengths (“butterfly needle”) and or any luer-type fitting attached to an existing device. The outer wall of the central body may be transparent or translucent to permit the detection of fluid within the inner fluid passage. A front cannula may extend from one end of the central body and a rear cannula may extend from the other end of the central body. Both the front and rear cannulae may communicate with the inner fluid passage. An air-permeable flexible sleeve may surround at least a tip portion of the rear cannula. The air-permeable flexible sleeve may act as a venting member positioned between the rear cannula and the ambient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2004Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventor: Leroy Brown
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Publication number: 20050245869Abstract: A device for drawing fluid from a lumen, and particularly blood from a blood vessel, is disclosed. The device may provide indication of the entry of an intravenous cannula into the lumen. The device may include a central body having an outer wall and an inner fluid passage. The device may include a luer-type adapter to permit the attachment of an I.V. infusion set of various lengths (“butterfly needle”) and or any luer-type fitting attached to an existing device. The outer wall of the central body may be transparent or translucent to permit the detection of fluid within the inner fluid passage. A front cannula may extend from one end of the central body and a rear cannula may extend from the other end of the central body. Both the front and rear cannulae may communicate with the inner fluid passage. A flexible sleeve may surround at least a tip portion of the rear cannula. A venting member may be provided near a base portion of the rear cannula between the flexible sleeve and the ambient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2004Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventor: Leroy Brown
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Publication number: 20050245868Abstract: A device for drawing fluid from a lumen, and particularly blood from a blood vessel, is disclosed. The device may provide indication of the entry of an intravenous cannula into the lumen. The device may include a central body having an outer wall and an inner fluid passage. The device may include a luer-type adapter to permit the attachment of an I.V. infusion set of various lengths (“butterfly needle”) and or any luer-type fitting attached to an existing device. The outer wall of the central body may be transparent or translucent to permit the detection of fluid within the inner fluid passage. A front cannula may extend from one end of the central body and a rear cannula may extend from the other end of the central body. Both the front and rear cannulae may communicate with the inner fluid passage. A flexible sleeve may surround at least a tip portion of the rear cannula. A venting member may be provided near a base portion of the rear cannula between the flexible sleeve and the ambient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2004Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventor: Leroy Brown
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Publication number: 20050245885Abstract: A device for drawing fluid from a lumen, and particularly blood from a blood vessel, is disclosed. The device may provide indication of the entry of an intravenous cannula into the lumen. The device may include a central body having an outer wall and an inner fluid passage. The device may include a luer-type adapter to permit the attachment of an I.V. infusion set of various lengths (“butterfly needle”) and or any luer-type fitting attached to an existing device. The outer wall of the central body may be transparent or translucent to permit the detection of fluid within the inner fluid passage. A front cannula may extend from one end of the central body and a rear cannula may extend from the other end of the central body. Both the front and rear cannulae may communicate with the inner fluid passage. A transparent or translucent flexible sleeve may surround at least a tip portion of the rear cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2004Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventor: Leroy Brown
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Patent number: 5797681Abstract: A batch mixer for mixing a container of concentrate and diluent, the batch mixer comprises a mixing tank; and a drawer assembly for delivering the concentrate to said mixing tank. The drawer includes a multiple position receiving station for permitting the concentrate to be arranged in a plurality of configurations.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1996Date of Patent: August 25, 1998Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Richard P. Triassi, Vincent B. Dethier, Leroy Brown, Jr.
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Patent number: 3944020Abstract: A stereophonic speaker headrest for motor vehicles includes a rigid interior shell and a padded cover. The rigid interior shell is generally hollow with a pair of opposed side wing members having speaker attachment structure therein for holding a speaker in each wing. The hollow portion of the rigid interior shell adjacent the speaker attachment structure forms an acoustic chamber. The padded cover provides substantial padding over the front and rear surfaces of the rigid interior shell, including the area in front of the speakers.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1974Date of Patent: March 16, 1976Inventor: Ronald Leroy Brown