Patents by Inventor Michael McFarlane

Michael McFarlane 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).

  • Dose responsive UV indicator
    Patent number: 9097588
    Abstract: A UV radiation (UVR) response indicator comprises a first UVB and/or UVA radiation sensitive material which has been modified so as to display an altered characteristic in a delayed manner in response to UVB and/or UVA radiation exposure. The UV indicator is capable of displaying exposure to increased UV radiation over a period of time. The present invention also relates to a method of displaying a relative amount of exposure to UVR by a UV indicator over a period of time. The invention is particularly useful in detecting the level of exposure to sunlight or sunbed radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Intellego Technologies AB
    Inventors: Andrew Mills, Michael McFarlane, Kate McDiarmid, Pauline Grosshans
  • DOSE RESPONSIVE UV INDICATOR
    Publication number: 20120137958
    Abstract: A UV radiation (UVR) response indicator comprises a first UVB and/or UVA radiation sensitive material which has been modified so as to display an altered characteristic in a delayed manner in response to UVB and/or UVA radiation exposure. The UV indicator is capable of displaying exposure to increased UV radiation over a period of time. The present invention also relates to a method of displaying a relative amount of exposure to UVR by a UV indicator over a period of time. The invention is particularly useful in detecting the level of exposure to sunlight or sunbed radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Andrew Mills, Michael McFarlane, Kate McDiarmid, Pauline Grosshans
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WATERPROOFING A MOBILE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110253722
    Abstract: A method for waterproofing a mobile device and a waterproofed mobile device are provided. The method is designed to keep the internal components from elements, such as water, the can damage the mobile device. The method adds a protective coating of a lightweight sealable, heat shrinkable plastic to the internal components of the mobile device and heat shrinks the ends of the of the a lightweight sealable, heat shrinkable plastic together to waterproof the internal components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: TOMORROW'S INNOVATIONS
    Inventors: Cleveland Morrow, Michael McFarlane