Patents by Inventor Roger Leslie Brown
Roger Leslie 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: 20200170274Abstract: A method is provided for preserving cooking oil in a food fryer which comprises contacting the oil in situ with at least one oil-permeable cement body which is a stand-alone block and which has been hydraulically hardened from a paste comprising (i) white OPC clinker, (ii) white OPC or (iii) a mixture of white OPC clinker and white OPC, wherein the porosity of the cement body, estimable from the difference between its water-saturated and dry weights, is 30-55%, pores in the body being oil receptive by virtue of low un-bound water content.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Graham John Bratton, Kenneth George Mannering, Roger Leslie Brown, Neil McNeill Alford
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Publication number: 20170231243Abstract: A method is provided for preserving cooking oil in a food fryer which comprises contacting the oil in situ with at least one oil-permeable cement body which is a stand-alone block and which has been hydraulically hardened from a paste comprising (i) white OPC clinker, (ii) white OPC or (iii) a mixture of white OPC clinker and white OPC, wherein the porosity of the cement body, estimable from the difference between its water-saturated and dry weights, is 30-55%, pores in the body being oil receptive by virtue of low un-bound water content.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Graham John Bratton, Kenneth George Mannering, Roger Leslie Brown, Neil McNeill Alford
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Patent number: 9636657Abstract: An hydraulically set oil-permeable cement body is provided in the form of a stand-alone block or briquette for preserving cooking oil during deep fat frying, said body. It has substantially no free water or having a low free water content for resisting damage on immersion in cooking oil and initial heating and is enclosed in packaging that resists ingress of water or water vapor The block or briquette consists of >50 wt % of a mixture of milled white OPC clinker and white OPC, optionally silica 1-2 wt % and/or titania (TiO2) 1-2 wt % and optionally further ingredients selected from calcium silicate, magnesium silicate, aluminum silicate, natural feldspars, natural sodium zeolites, natural calcium zeolites, synthetic sodium zeolites, synthetic calcium zeolites, wollastonite, calcium hydroxide, clays, pillared clays, activated clays/earths, talcs/kaolinite, amphiboles, granite porphyry, rhyolite, agalmatolite, porphyry, attapulgite and diatomaceous earth.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: BBM Technology LtdInventors: Graham John Bratton, Kenneth George Mannering, Roger Leslie Brown, Neil McNeill Alford
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Patent number: 9421342Abstract: Apparatus for randomly varying the breathing resistance applied to human and animal subjects to improve their performance.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Actegy LimitedInventors: Roger Leslie Brown, David Paul Sumners
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Publication number: 20150001761Abstract: In the moulding of cementitious articles, a flexible plastics mould e.g. of LDPE may be used to permit de-moulding of the articles e.g. by flexion of the mould. Moulds filled with hydraulically settable material may be supported in frames configured e.g. with plug and socket formations on upper and lower faces for cooperation with moulds to retain them in position and for cooperation with overlying and underlying frames to permit stacking.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: BBM Technology LtdInventors: Graham John Bratton, Roger Leslie Brown
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Publication number: 20130319416Abstract: Apparatus for randomly varying the breathing resistance applied to human and animal subjects to improve their performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: Actegy LimitedInventors: Roger Leslie Brown, David Paul Sumners
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Patent number: 8469029Abstract: Apparatus for randomly varying the breathing resistance applied to human and animal subjects to improve their performance.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Actegy LimitedInventors: Roger Leslie Brown, David Paul Sumners
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Publication number: 20130112607Abstract: An hydraulically set oil-permeable cement body is provided in the form of a stand-alone block or briquette for preserving cooking oil during deep fat frying, said body. It has substantially no free water or having a low free water content for resisting damage on immersion in cooking oil and initial heating and is enclosed in packaging that resists ingress of water or water vapour The block or briquette consists of >50 wt % of a mixture of milled white OPC clinker and white OPC, optionally silica 1-2 wt % and/or titania (TiO2) 1-2 wt % and optionally further ingredients selected from calcium silicate, magnesium silicate, aluminium silicate, natural feldspars, natural sodium zeolites, natural calcium zeolites, synthetic sodium zeolites, synthetic calcium zeolites, wollastonite, calcium hydroxide, clays, pillared clays, activated clays/earths, talcs/kaolinite, amphiboles, granite porphyry, rhyolite, agalmatolite, porphyry, attapulgite and diatomaceous earth.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: BBM Technology LtdInventors: Graham John Bratton, Kenneth George Mannering, Roger Leslie Brown, Neil McNeill Alford
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Patent number: 8389037Abstract: A method is provided for preserving cooking oil which may be cold or heated or during frying operations, which comprises in situtreatment of the oil withat least one oil-permeable cement body which has been hydraulically hardened from a paste comprising cement clinker and cement e.g. white OPC clinker and white OPC. The invention further comprises cooking oil having therein at least one oil-permeable cement body which has been hydraulically hardened from a paste comprising cement clinker and cement and an oil-permeable cement body for use in the above method.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2008Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: BBM Technology LtdInventors: Graham John Bratton, Neil McNeill Alford, Kenneth George Mannering, Roger Leslie Brown
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Patent number: 8360061Abstract: A pulsed breathing device has a base unit containing a motor and control circuit and a detachable head unit containing a valve, driven by the motor, which can interrupt the flow of air being breathed.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: High Tech Health, Ltd.Inventors: Roger Leslie Brown, David Paul Sumners
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Publication number: 20110250330Abstract: A method is provided for preserving cooking oil which may be cold or heated or during frying operations, which comprises in situ treatment of the oil withal least one oil-permeable cement body which has been hydraulically hardened from a paste comprising cement clinker and cement e.g. white OPC clinker and white OPC. The invention further comprises cooking oil having therein at least one oil-permeable cement body which has been hydraulically hardened from a paste comprising cement clinker and cement and an oil-permeable cement body for use in the above method.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2008Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: BBM Technology Ltd.Inventors: Graham John Bratton, Neil McNeill Alford, Kenneth George Mannering, Roger Leslie Brown
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Publication number: 20100311552Abstract: A muscle training apparatus arranged for cyclic concentric and eccentric loading phases including load imposition means arranged for a user to exercise against load variation means arranged for varying the load as between concentric and eccentric loading phases, a vibrator operational to apply vibration between the user and the load, a controller operational to control the vibrator and to vary the extent of vibration as between concentric and eccentric phases.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: David Paul Sumners, Roger Leslie Brown
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Publication number: 20090196968Abstract: A method is provided for treating cooking oil during frying operations, which comprises in situ treatment of the oil with a source of calcium or magnesium combined with silicate such that the calcium or magnesium substantially does not leach into the oil. The filter treatment materials may be cement clinker, OPC, calcium silicate and combinations or mixtures thereof e.g. a combination of white OPC clinker and white OPC. The filter treatment materials may be in the form of a free briquette or block immersed in the oil. In other embodiments a decontaminating or filter cartridge is provided for fitting to a deep oil or fat cooker or a frying basket and comprises a foraminous housing containing filtering or decontaminant material. The cartridge may be used in association with a deep oil or fat fryer having a base formed with a depression defining a cool spot, the cartridge fitting in or on said cool spot.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2007Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: BBM TECHNOLOGY LTDInventors: Graham John Bratton, Neil McNeill Alford, Kenneth George Mannering, Roger Leslie Brown
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Publication number: 20080264420Abstract: A rotary plug valve, especially suitable for providing small pulses of air in which the axis of rotation of the plug is outside the flow path or bore of the valve. The valve opens and closes once in every rotation allowing faster speed motors to be used for the same frequency of air pulses.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2006Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES LTD.Inventor: Roger Leslie Brown
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Publication number: 20080196726Abstract: Breathing equipment to mimic the training of athletes at high altitude comprises a mouthpiece connected to a chamber containing a carbon dioxide absorber which is connected to the atmosphere by a tube. In use the air breathed out passes through the carbon dioxide absorber into the conduit where it mixes with atmospheric air and the mixture re-breathed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES LTDInventors: Roger Leslie Brown, David Paul Sumners
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Publication number: 20080053452Abstract: Apparatus for randomly varying the breathing resistance applied to human and animal subjects to improve their performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES LTD.Inventors: Roger Leslie Brown, David Paul Sumners
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Publication number: 20080053456Abstract: A pulsed breathing device has a base unit containing a motor and control circuit and a detachable head unit containing a valve, driven by the motor, which can interrupt the flow of air being breathed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES LTD.Inventors: Roger Leslie Brown, David Paul Sumners
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Patent number: 7214170Abstract: An exercise apparatus in which movement of a weight by the user generates a vibration which acts on the muscles being exercised.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2003Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: South Bank University Enterprises Ltd.Inventors: David Paul Sumners, Roger Leslie Brown
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Patent number: D709323Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: BBM Technology LtdInventor: Roger Leslie Brown