Patents by Inventor Mark S. Meadows

Mark S. Meadows 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).

  • Toothbrush
    Publication number: 20090172900
    Abstract: A toothbrush head comprises a first surface, a second outer surface opposite the first surface and an opening defined therebetween; a plurality of first cleaning elements extending from the first surface; and a carrier including a restricted end and a second cleaning element opposite the restricted end, the carrier movably mounted within the opening and the second cleaning element movable relative to the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: William R. Brown, JR., Thomas A. Christman, Alexander T. Chenvainu, Phillip M. Braun, Karen L. Claire-Zimmet, Mark S. Meadows
  • Smart tool holder
    Patent number: 5802937
    Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for machining surfaces to accuracies within the nanometer range by use of electrical current flow through the contact of the cutting tool with the workpiece as a feedback signal to control depth of cut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: The Regents of The University of Calif.
    Inventors: Robert Dean Day, Larry R. Foreman, Douglas J. Hatch, Mark S. Meadows