Patents by Inventor Ron Brown
Ron 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: 20230294220Abstract: An assembly and joining table with weld splatter protection features are disclosed along with systems and methods for operating the same in at least partially automated fashion. The table includes holders positioned about platform providing a work surface. Parts are placed within certain of the holders for joining to create an assembly. The holders include conductive surfaces and recessed channels for wiring. A first end of each channel is located adjacent to a respective conductive surface, a second end is located below the respective conductive surface, and a continuous passageway with a plurality of turns extends between the first and second ends. A controller may operate motors of the table and command operations of robots for material handling and/or joining and a machine vision system to adjustably automate assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: George Ghanem, Ron Brown
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Patent number: 10683047Abstract: A trailer includes a housing including an internal frame and an external frame. The external frame is coupled to the internal frame. In certain embodiments, the internal frame is positioned between interior panels and exterior panels of the housing. In certain embodiments, the external frame is spaced from exterior panels.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2018Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Winnebago Industries Inc.Inventor: Ron Brown
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Patent number: 9733219Abstract: An automated system for non-destructively evaluating spot welds that includes at least one matrix phased array probe; a fixture adapted to be mounted on a robot or other mechanical actuator, wherein the fixture is further adapted to retain the at least one matrix phased array probe; and an enclosure that includes at least one input for connecting to the at least one matrix phased array probe, ultrasonic phased array transmitting and receiving circuitry in electrical communication with the at least one input, at least one data processor running software that includes at least one algorithm for processing data received from the probe and generating discrete specifications of evaluated welds, wherein the discrete specifications further include pass indications or fail indications regarding weld acceptability; and at least one output for outputting the discrete specifications of evaluated welds.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Cumberland & Western Resources, LLCInventors: Roger Spencer, Bill Colgan, Paul C. Boulware, Ron Brown, Jeong K. Na, Scott A. Newhouse
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Publication number: 20150253288Abstract: An automated system for non-destructively evaluating spot welds that includes at least one matrix phased array probe; a fixture adapted to be mounted on a robot or other mechanical actuator, wherein the fixture is further adapted to retain the at least one matrix phased array probe; and an enclosure that includes at least one input for connecting to the at least one matrix phased array probe, ultrasonic phased array transmitting and receiving circuitry in electrical communication with the at least one input, at least one data processor running software that includes at least one algorithm for processing data received from the probe and generating discrete specifications of evaluated welds, wherein the discrete specifications further include pass indications or fail indications regarding weld acceptability; and at least one output for outputting the discrete specifications of evaluated welds.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Roger SPENCER, Bill COLGAN, Paul C. BOULWARE, Ron BROWN, Jeong K. NA, Scott A. NEWHOUSE
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Publication number: 20130180812Abstract: A damped brake rotor has at least one friction disk connected to a hat portion. At least one cavity in located in the friction disk. An insert is located within the cavity. A braze ring is located within the cavity and radially outward from the insert. A braze located within the cavity and radially outward from the braze ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: BREMBO North America, Inc.Inventors: Ron Brown, Bruce A. Smallwood, Daniel M. Sandberg, Mark B. Olson, Kevin M. Thompson
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Publication number: 20070248699Abstract: The invention provides the use of loquat kernel to kill, inactivate or repel pests, in particular nematodes. Also provided is a method of killing, inactivating or repelling nematodes, which method comprises providing loquat kernel and applying the loquat kernel to the nematodes or to an area where the nematodes are likely to exist or to an area to where the nematodes are expected to move. The invention further provides a pesticide comprising loquat kernel and a pesticidally acceptable solvent, carrier, excipient or diluent; and a method of producing a pesticide, which method comprises providing ground, chopped, freeze dried or spray dried loquat kernel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2005Publication date: October 25, 2007Applicant: PHARMING LTD.Inventors: Ivo Baekelmans, Ron Brown, Irene Mueller-Harvey
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Patent number: 7237818Abstract: A recreational vehicle comprising a vehicle frame having a plurality of wheels and a coach having a slide-out mounted on the vehicle frame is disclosed herein. In particular, the recreational vehicle comprises an improved slide-out mechanism for deploying and retracting slide-out structures from the coach of the recreational vehicle. In one aspect, the recreational vehicle may comprise an armature having a fixed member with a roller and a guiding channel mounted to the vehicle frame and a rail member slidably positioned within the fixed member so as to contact the roller, wherein the rail member is adapted to telescopically extend from the fixed member through the guiding channel so as to deploy and retract the slide-out.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2006Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: Alfa Leisure, Inc.Inventors: Johnnie R. Crean, Ron Brown
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Publication number: 20060267363Abstract: A recreational vehicle comprising a vehicle frame having a plurality of wheels and a coach having a slide-out mounted on the vehicle frame is disclosed herein. In particular, the recreational vehicle comprises an improved slide-out mechanism for deploying and retracting slide-out structures from the coach of the recreational vehicle. In one aspect, the recreational vehicle may comprise an armature having a fixed member with a roller and a guiding channel mounted to the vehicle frame and a rail member slidably positioned within the fixed member so as to contact the roller, wherein the rail member is adapted to telescopically extend from the fixed member through the guiding channel so as to deploy and retract the slide-out.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2006Publication date: November 30, 2006Inventors: Johnnie Crean, Ron Brown
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Patent number: 6966426Abstract: A method and apparatus for integrating a new or transferred pallet into a conveyor system. The present invention provides a first conveyor for carrying a plurality of adjacently aligned pallets along a predetermined path of travel. A first motor is coupled to the first conveyor for driving the adjacently aligned pallets at a first rate of speed. A first encoder is coupled to the first motor for monitoring the position of the last pallet of the adjacently aligned pallets on the first conveyor. A second conveyor carries and introduces a new pallet to the first conveyor. A second motor is coupled to the second conveyor for driving the new pallet at a second rate of speed, and a second encoder is coupled to the second motor for monitoring the position of the new pallet.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2003Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Inventors: Brian Sobczak, Don Clos, Ron Brown
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Patent number: 6805546Abstract: Vacuum assisted molding apparatus provides reliable sealing about the mold cavity while minimizing the area of the plant floor space occupied by the mold. The apparatus includes an upper die, a lower die, a vacuum source, and a sealing assembly. The upper die includes a generally horizontal molding surface and vertically extending sides. The lower die includes a generally horizontal molding surface cooperating with the upper die to form a mold cavity. The sealing assembly is operable to create a vacuum surrounding the mold cavity.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2001Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Budd CompanyInventors: Ron Brown Hahn, Kim Robert Hamner
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Patent number: 6781352Abstract: An integrated circuit for a continuous conduction mode (CCM) power factor corrected boost converter circuit, the boost converter circuit including a rectifier connectable to an ac input and having a rectified dc output provided across a dc bus; an inductor having first and second terminals connected in one leg of the dc bus, a first terminal of the inductor coupled to the output of said rectifier; a boost rectifier diode having a first terminal coupled to the second terminal of the inductor and having a second terminal; and a storage capacitor connected to the second terminal of the diode; the integrated circuit comprising a control circuit and a switch controlled by the control circuit, the integrated circuit comprising a housing enclosing the control circuit and switch, the integrated circuit having a power terminal, a ground terminal, a first control input terminal for coupling to an output of the converter circuit, and a second control input terminal for coupling to a sensor for sensing current in the deType: GrantFiled: December 16, 2002Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: International Rectifer CorporationInventors: Frank Athari, Ron Brown, Jonathan Adams
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Publication number: 20040113594Abstract: An integrated circuit for a continuous conduction mode (CCM) power factor corrected boost converter circuit, the boost converter circuit including a rectifier connectable to an ac input and having a rectified de output provided across a de bus; an inductor having first and second terminals connected in one leg of the dc bus, a first terminal of the inductor coupled to the output of said rectifier; a boost rectifier diode having a first terminal coupled to the second terminal of the inductor and having a second terminal; and a storage capacitor connected to the second terminal of the diode; the integrated circuit comprising a control circuit and a switch controlled by the control circuit, the integrated circuit comprising a housing enclosing the control circuit and switch, the integrated circuit having a power terminal, a ground terminal, a first control input terminal for coupling to an output of the converter circuit, and a second control input terminal for coupling to a sensor for sensing current in the dcType: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2002Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventors: Frank Athari, Ron Brown, Jonathan Adams
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Publication number: 20030075840Abstract: Vacuum assisted molding apparatus provides reliable sealing about the mold cavity while minimizing the area of the plant floor space occupied by the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Ron Brown Hahn, Kim Robert Hamner
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Patent number: 4845810Abstract: A self closing hinge having a single unitary spring element which functions to maintain the hinge in the open position and to move the hinge to the fully closed position after the hinge is partially closed. A unitary hinge spring having a base section and a ramp section joined by a resilient section which is typically a C shape in cross section.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1988Date of Patent: July 11, 1989Inventors: Ron Brown, Florentino Cabais
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Patent number: D586703Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2007Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Inventor: Ron Brown
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Patent number: D596086Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2009Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Inventor: Ron Brown
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Patent number: D596087Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2009Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Inventor: Ron Brown