Patents by Inventor Mike Brown
Mike 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: 20180317350Abstract: An apparatus for preventing bowing of an electronic display includes a housing and a cover panel. The electronic display is located behind said cover panel, and a backlight is located behind said electronic display. A closed loop pathway for circulating gas includes a first gas pathway located between said cover panel and the electronic display, a backlight cavity located between the electronic display and the backlight, and a second gas pathway located behind the backlight.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: William Dunn, Andrew Lincoln, Mike Brown, Marcos Diaz
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Patent number: 10090660Abstract: The embodiments herein provide a device for sealing an interface having an opening for a wire to pass through the interface. A pair of sealing blocks may be used where one block contains a protrusion and the opposing block contains a recess. The protrusion and recess preferably have an apex with a round having approximately the same dimension as the radius of the wire. A pair of posts may be positioned on opposing sides of the opening. One sealing block may contain an aperture for accepting one of the posts while the second sealing block may contain an aperture for accepting the opposing post. The posts may be threaded so that they can accept a threaded fastener. Exemplary embodiments may utilize mounting plates which may contain a flange such that squeezing the opposing flanges together can cause inward forces on the sealing blocks.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.Inventors: Kevin O'Connor, Mike Brown
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Publication number: 20180272959Abstract: A cross bar for mounting a vehicle topper to a roof of a vehicle has a center section with a substantially rectangular cross section. Tapered sections are attached at a proximal end to each side of the center section. Outer plates are located on the distal end of each respective tapered section. The tapered sections increase in cross sectional area from their distal end to their proximal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Eric Hornsby, William Dunn, Mike Brown, Doug Bennett
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Patent number: 10016183Abstract: Disclosed is a biopsy specimen carrier adapted for tissue biopsy samples where the specimen need not be removed or handled once housed within and including a backer board, a media removable secured to the backer board, a media carrier removable secured to the media and receptive to hold a tissue biopsy sample, a first strip of adhesive material on the media adjacent to the media carrier, and a release strip covering the first strip of adhesive material. The media is foldable to cover the media carrier carrying a tissue biopsy sample and is secured to the first strip of adhesive material with the release strip removed.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: 3DBiopsy, Inc.Inventors: Nelson N. Stone, David A. Schechter, Samuel V. Verplanck, Mike A. Brown, J. Louis Kovach, Dean M. Kingston
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Publication number: 20170222421Abstract: The embodiments herein provide a device for sealing an interface having an opening for a wire to pass through the interface. A pair of sealing blocks may be used where one block contains a protrusion and the opposing block contains a recess. The protrusion and recess preferably have an apex with a round having approximately the same dimension as the radius of the wire. A pair of posts may be positioned on opposing sides of the opening. One sealing block may contain an aperture for accepting one of the posts while the second sealing block may contain an aperture for accepting the opposing post. The posts may be threaded so that they can accept a threaded fastener. Exemplary embodiments may utilize mounting plates which may contain a flange such that squeezing the opposing flanges together can cause inward forces on the sealing blocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Kevin O'Connor, Mike Brown
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Patent number: 9627875Abstract: The embodiments herein provide a device for sealing an interface having an opening for a wire to pass through the interface. A pair of sealing blocks may be used where one block contains a protrusion and the opposing block contains a recess. The protrusion and recess preferably have an apex with a round having approximately the same dimension as the radius of the wire. A pair of posts may be positioned on opposing sides of the opening. One sealing block may contain an aperture for accepting one of the posts while the second sealing block may contain an aperture for accepting the opposing post. The posts may be threaded so that they can accept a threaded fastener. Exemplary embodiments may utilize mounting plates which may contain a flange such that squeezing the opposing flanges together can cause inward forces on the sealing blocks.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.Inventors: Kevin O'Connor, Mike Brown
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Publication number: 20170100103Abstract: Disclosed is a biopsy specimen carrier adapted for tissue biopsy samples where the specimen need not be removed or handled once housed within and including a backer board, a media removable secured to the backer board, a media carrier removable secured to the media and receptive to hold a tissue biopsy sample, a first strip of adhesive material on the media adjacent to the media carrier, and a release strip covering the first strip of adhesive material. The media is foldable to cover the media carrier carrying a tissue biopsy sample and is secured to the first strip of adhesive material with the release strip removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: 3D Biopsy LLCInventors: Nelson N. Stone, David A. Schechter, Samuel V. Verplanck, Mike A. Brown, J. Louis Kovach, Dean M. Kingston
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Publication number: 20170083946Abstract: Methods and systems for delivering a creative are disclosed. Initially, a first tag including a first link to the creative to be displayed on a webpage to be displayed on a first device is received. Next, a second tag corresponding to the first tag is generated, where the second tag includes a second link to a first set of instructions including instructions to forward a first rating request. The second tag is forwarded to a creative provider. Then, it is determined, based on first metadata of the first rating request, that a first rating satisfies a first set of parameters. Finally, the first tag including the first link to the creative is forwarded in response to the determination that the first rating satisfies the first set of parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2015Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Paul BARFORD, Mike BROWN, Rajesh BASHETTY, Kevin SPRINGBORN, Jon KOLLER
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Publication number: 20170059938Abstract: An assembly for enhancing an image displayed on a liquid crystal display (LCD) is disclosed. The assembly comprises a housing configured to surround a backlight, an optical sheet, and an LCD. The optical sheet being located between the backlight and the LCD. The assembly further comprises a spring assembly for tensioning the optical sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Mike Brown, Michael LeCave
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Publication number: 20170007159Abstract: A spirometer includes a housing, a mouthpiece coupled to the housing, and a measurement unit. The measurement unit is configured to receive air expelled by a user, and generate an electrical quantity corresponding to a peak expiratory flow or a forced expiratory volume based on the expelled air. The spirometer also includes a processing module supported by the housing, and configured to receive the electrical quantity from the measurement unit, a display coupled to the measurement unit to display an indication of the peak expiratory flow or the forced expiratory volume, and an energy harvester. The energy harvester is coupled to the measurement unit and the processing module, and is configured to receive energy from one of a group consisting of the measurement unit and an energy sensor, store the received energy in an energy storage device, and transfer the energy to the processing module.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: James P. Dieffenderfer, Mike A. Brown, Leigh M. Johnson, John F. Muth
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Patent number: 9519185Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a lighting system for a transparent LCD having opposing vertical edges, the system having a mullion lighting assembly positioned adjacent to each vertical edge of the transparent LCD, each mullion lighting assembly having sidewalls defining a center channel. A plurality of LEDs are positioned along the sidewall of each mullion assembly and on a side of the sidewall that opposes the center channel. The LEDs are preferably placed in conductive thermal communication with the sidewall and preferably have a quantum dot film positioned over each LED. A fan is preferably positioned to draw cooling air through the center channel.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.Inventors: William Dunn, Harry Presley, Mike Brown, Chris Tran
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Patent number: 9309738Abstract: An apparatus and method of use for an apparatus that may include: a) a protuberance slicer and orientation device a cylindrical sleeve, the cylindrical sleeve having a down-hole end with an outer edge perpendicularly affixed to an annular support ring, and an up-hole end having a cut-out mating edge; the annular support ring having an orifice, a protuberance slicer, a plurality of fins, and a diameter that exceeds the diameter of the cylindrical sleeve; and b) a center body device, having a cylindrical sleeve having a pivotable load measurement mechanism disposed thereon, and a cut-out mating mechanism disposed thereon; where the apparatus is positioned atop a subterranean tool string.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: SCIENTIFIC DRILLING INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Mike Brown, Nate Paszek
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Publication number: 20150288163Abstract: The embodiments herein provide a device for sealing an interface having an opening for a wire to pass through the interface. A pair of sealing blocks may be used where one block contains a protrusion and the opposing block contains a recess. The protrusion and recess preferably have an apex with a round having approximately the same dimension as the radius of the wire. A pair of posts may be positioned on opposing sides of the opening. One sealing block may contain an aperture for accepting one of the posts while the second sealing block may contain an aperture for accepting the opposing post. The posts may be threaded so that they can accept a threaded fastener. Exemplary embodiments may utilize mounting plates which may contain a flange such that squeezing the opposing flanges together can cause inward forces on the sealing blocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Kevin O'Connor, Mike Brown
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Patent number: 9065259Abstract: The embodiments herein provide a device for sealing an interface having an opening for a wire to pass through the interface. A pair of sealing blocks may be used where one block contains a protrusion and the opposing block contains a recess. The protrusion and recess preferably have an apex with a round having approximately the same dimension as the radius of the wire. A pair of posts may be positioned on opposing sides of the opening. One sealing block may contain an aperture for accepting one of the posts while the second sealing block may contain an aperture for accepting the opposing post. The posts may be threaded so that they can accept a threaded fastener. Exemplary embodiments may utilize mounting plates which may contain a flange such that squeezing the opposing flanges together can cause inward forces on the sealing blocks.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2012Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.Inventors: Kevin O'Connor, Mike Brown
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Patent number: 8988635Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a lighting system for a transparent LCD having opposing vertical edges, the system having a mullion lighting assembly positioned adjacent to each vertical edge of the transparent LCD, each mullion lighting assembly having sidewalls defining a center channel. A plurality of LEDs are positioned along the sidewall of each mullion assembly and on a side of the sidewall that opposes the center channel. The LEDs are preferably placed in conductive thermal communication with the sidewall. A fan is positioned to draw cooling air through the center channel. A lens may be positioned adjacent to the LEDs to collimate the light. Louvers may be used to direct the emitted light away from the LCD, so as to reflect off the goods within a display case or the cavity within the display case. Some embodiments may use a flange to direct the emitted light away from the LCD.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.Inventors: William Dunn, Harry Presley, Mike Brown, Chris Tran
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Publication number: 20140262273Abstract: An apparatus and method of use for an apparatus that may include: a) a protuberance slicer and orientation device a cylindrical sleeve, the cylindrical sleeve having a down-hole end with an outer edge perpendicularly affixed to an annular support ring, and an up-hole end having a cut-out mating edge; the annular support ring having an orifice, a protuberance slicer, a plurality of fins, and a diameter that exceeds the diameter of the cylindrical sleeve; and b) a center body device, having a cylindrical sleeve having a pivotable load measurement mechanism disposed thereon, and a cut-out mating mechanism disposed thereon; where the apparatus is positioned atop a subterranean tool string.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Scientific Drilling International, Inc.Inventors: Mike Brown, Nate Paszek
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Publication number: 20140211454Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a lighting system for a transparent LCD having opposing vertical edges, the system having a mullion lighting assembly positioned adjacent to each vertical edge of the transparent LCD, each mullion lighting assembly having sidewalls defining a center channel. A plurality of LEDs are positioned along the sidewall of each mullion assembly and on a side of the sidewall that opposes the center channel. The LEDs are preferably placed in conductive thermal communication with the sidewall and preferably have a quantum dot film positioned over each LED. A fan is preferably positioned to draw cooling air through the center channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.Inventors: William Dunn, Harry Presley, Mike Brown, Chris Tran
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Publication number: 20140113540Abstract: Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein provide a back pan cooling assembly for an electronic display having a rear pan. A cooling back pan is preferably positioned behind the rear pan, the space between the cooling back pan and the rear pan defining a gap. A fan is positioned to cause a flow of ambient air through the gap. An electronic component for driving the electronic display may be placed in conductive thermal communication with the cooling back pan. A rear cover can be placed against the cooling back pan to define a sealed compartment which does not permit ambient air to enter. A port can be provided within the rear cover which allows ambient air to travel between the surroundings, the fan, and the gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: William Dunn, Mike Brown, Tim Hubbard
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Publication number: 20140042712Abstract: The embodiments herein provide a device for sealing an interface having an opening for a wire to pass through the interface. A pair of sealing blocks may be used where one block contains a protrusion and the opposing block contains a recess. The protrusion and recess preferably have an apex with a round having approximately the same dimension as the radius of the wire. A pair of posts may be positioned on opposing sides of the opening. One sealing block may contain an aperture for accepting one of the posts while the second sealing block may contain an aperture for accepting the opposing post. The posts may be threaded so that they can accept a threaded fastener. Exemplary embodiments may utilize mounting plates which may contain a flange such that squeezing the opposing flanges together can cause inward forces on the sealing blocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Kevin O'Connor, Mike Brown
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Publication number: 20130265525Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a lighting system for a transparent LCD having opposing vertical edges, the system having a mullion lighting assembly positioned adjacent to each vertical edge of the transparent LCD, each mullion lighting assembly having sidewalls defining a center channel. A plurality of LEDs are positioned along the sidewall of each mullion assembly and on a side of the sidewall that opposes the center channel. The LEDs are preferably placed in conductive thermal communication with the sidewall. A fan is positioned to draw cooling air through the center channel. A lens may be positioned adjacent to the LEDs to collimate the light. Louvers may be used to direct the emitted light away from the LCD, so as to reflect off the goods within a display case or the cavity within the display case. Some embodiments may use a flange to direct the emitted light away from the LCD.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventors: William Dunn, Harry Presley, Mike Brown, Chris Tran