Patents by Inventor Marc A. Brookman

Marc A. Brookman 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: 5496427
    Abstract: An elongated electroluminescent light strip is provided. The electroluminescent light strip includes a lighting element which includes a phosphor matrix layer. The lighting element or lamp is encapsulated in a moisture impervious material. A process for manufacturing an elongated electroluminescent light strip is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Assignee: The Standard Products Company
    Inventors: Thomas L. Gustafson, Marc A. Brookman
  • Patent number: 5337225
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting strip system including interconnectable lighting strip sections and connector sections. The lighting strip sections include lighting means such as light emitting diodes or incandescent lamps encapsulated in a polymeric molding. The connector sections include metallic inserts or metallic strips which partially extend from the polymeric molding of the connector section wherein the metallic inserts or metallic strips are plugged into the lighting strip sections to form an electrical junction between an adjacent lighting strip section and connector section. The lighting strip system is particularly useful for pathway lighting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Assignee: The Standard Products Company
    Inventor: Marc A. Brookman
  • Patent number: 5336345
    Abstract: An elongated electroluminescent light strip. An electroluminescent light element which has a layer of semi-transparent film is encapsulated in a moisture impervious material. A process for extruding such a strip is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Assignee: The Standard Products Company
    Inventors: Thomas L. Gustafson, Marc A. Brookman
  • Patent number: 5296658
    Abstract: A safety edge switch which may be utilized to sense an obstruction present in a window opening upon closure of the respective window of an automotive vehicle. The switch may be secured to a window opening by adhesive attachment. The switch includes an outer peripheral portion preferably shaped as an oval and constructed of a resilient material which defines a central aperture. A second smaller structure constructed of conductive elastomer is located in the central aperture and secured to an internal wall thereof. A portion of the outer peripheral member opposite the second smaller oval shaped structure features a conductive elastomeric portion extending parallel thereto and maintained separate therefrom by the resilient physical properties of the outer peripheral portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: Rockwell International Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis A. Kramer, David E. Peck, Marc A. Brookman
  • Patent number: 5092079
    Abstract: The present invention is a weather seal for a garage door having a base member secured to a support surface. A block is pivotally connected to the base member for pivotal movement relative to the base member. A sealing lip is connected to the block and has a first position in the plane of the base member. The block includes a first triangular for engaging the support surface for pivotally moving the block and sealing lip at an angle to the base member when installed so that the sealing lip engages a door to effect a seal between the door and the sealing lip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1992
    Assignee: The Standard Products Company
    Inventors: Marc A. Brookman, Norman C. Jackson