Patents by Inventor Philip M. Brown

Philip M. 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).

  • Patent number: 11945041
    Abstract: A cap extractor for a welding gun includes a housing, a pair of springs, and first and second arms that are arranged between the springs. Each of the first and second arms have teeth that are configured to engage a welding cap. The first and second arms are configured to move relative to the housing in first and second directions that are transverse to one another by deflecting the springs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: DOBEN LIMITED
    Inventors: David M. Simone, Daniel P. Vanderzwet, Philip W. Brown
  • Patent number: 11928662
    Abstract: Embodiments herein describe providing feedback to a shopper at a POS system using a computer vision system. Many items at a store may lack barcodes or other identifying marks such as produce. The shopper may have to perform an action to identify the item to the POS system. The computer vision system can double check the identify provided by the shopper to reduce mistakes and deter nefarious actors. If the computer vision system cannot independently confirm that the item being purchased matched the identity provided by the shopper, the POS system can display a graphical user interface (GUI) that includes an image of the item captured by the computer vision system along with identification data of the item identified by the shopper. This gives the shopper a chance to correct any mistakes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: J. Wacho Slaughter, Philip S. Brown, Michelle M. Crompton
  • Patent number: 4579258
    Abstract: An operating handle for an aerosol container features a hand grip portion, a shell portion and a trigger assembly interconnecting the hand grip portion and the shell portion. The trigger assembly includes an actuator arm for engaging the plunger head of an aerosol container and a trigger arm projecting along the hand grip portion whereby the trigger arm can be squeezed toward the hand grip portion to drive the actuator arm against the plunger head. The shell portion serves as a receptacle in which the aerosol can is secured and as a shield for isolating the hand and fingers from exposure to the aerosol spray. A quick release fastener assembly is carried by the shell portion for securing the aerosol container in a stable, upright operating position within the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1986
    Inventors: Philip M. Brown, Richard S. Podgorski
  • Patent number: D283801
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1986
    Inventors: Philip M. Brown, Richard S. Podgorski