Patents by Inventor Theodore McBain

Theodore McBain 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: 9878802
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for selectively enabling a control system using a biometric and a physiological sensor to determine the status of an operator. An input component is operatively coupled to the sensor to permit an operator to initialize the sensor. A central processor unit is operatively coupled to the operator sensor and the central processor unit has a transceiver operatively coupled therewith for processing and evaluating the biometric and physiological information; A transceiver coupled with a remote ground control; an override operatively coupled to the ground control. Alternatively, the present invention comprises a security control center, which controls the operation of at least one biometric sensor and at least on physiological sensor; the security control center also capable of detecting said normal and said abnormal sensory reading and the central processing unit in response to said sensory reading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Inventor: Theodore McBain
  • Patent number: 8304652
    Abstract: An electrical fixture faceplate that has illumination functionality is disclosed. The faceplate may be associated with various electrical fixtures such as a receptacle or switch. The faceplate may be illuminated by a lighting device associated or incorporated with the faceplate. The lighting device may further comprise an LED, neon, chemiluminescent material or combinations thereof to provide illumination of the faceplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: McBain Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Theodore McBain
  • Publication number: 20120130563
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for selectively enabling a control system using a biometric and a physiological sensor to determine the status of an operator. An input component is operatively coupled to the sensor to permit an operator to initialize the sensor. A central processor unit is operatively coupled to the operator sensor and the central processor unit has a transceiver operatively coupled therewith for processing and evaluating the biometric and physiological information: A transceiver coupled with a remote ground control; an override operatively coupled to the ground control. Alternatively, the present invention comprises a security control center, which controls the operation of at least one biometric sensor and at least on physiological sensor: the security control center also capable of detecting said normal and said abnormal sensory reading and the central processing unit in response to said sensory reading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventor: Theodore McBain
  • Patent number: 8138951
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for selectively enabling a control system using a biometric and a physiological sensor to determine the status of an operator. An input component is operatively coupled to the sensor to permit an operator to initialize the sensor. A central processor unit is operatively coupled to the operator sensor and the central processor unit has a transceiver operatively coupled therewith for processing and evaluating the biometric and physiological information. A ground control located remotely from the operator is operatively coupled to the central processor unit and includes a transceiver coupled therewith. An override is operatively coupled to the ground control and central processor unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: McBain Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Theodore McBain
  • Patent number: 8099822
    Abstract: A grill oiler for applying oil to a grill comprising a handle attached to an applicator body. An applicator sleeve envelopes an applicator surface. The applicator surface is releasably attached to the applicator body such that the applicator sleeve may be easily replaced when worn or excessively soiled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Inventors: Douglas Dale, Theodore McBain
  • Patent number: 8063303
    Abstract: An electrical outlet safety cover for an electrical outlet that is attached to the outlet in place of traditional outlet covers. The outlet cover includes a slide that unlocks another slide containing holes that match prong holes on an outlet. Once the slide with the holes is moved into place, access to the outlet is granted and any electrical device can be plugged into the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: McBain Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Theodore McBain
  • Publication number: 20110234373
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for selectively enabling a control system using a biometric and a physiological sensor to determine the status of an operator. An input component is operatively coupled to the sensor to permit an operator to initialize the sensor. A central processor unit is operatively coupled to the operator sensor and the central processor unit has a transceiver operatively coupled therewith for processing and evaluating the biometric and physiological information. A ground control located remotely from the operator is operatively coupled to the central processor unit and includes a transceiver coupled therewith. An override is operatively coupled to the ground control and central processor unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Theodore McBain
  • Publication number: 20090025955
    Abstract: An electrical fixture faceplate that has illumination functionality is disclosed. The faceplate may be associated with various electrical fixtures such as a receptacle or switch. The faceplate may be illuminated by a lighting device associated or incorporated with the faceplate. The lighting device may further comprise an LED, neon, chemiluminescent material or combinations thereof to provide illumination of the faceplate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventor: Theodore McBain
  • Publication number: 20090020308
    Abstract: An electrical fixture faceplate that has illumination functionality is disclosed. The faceplate may be associated with various electrical fixtures such as a receptacle or switch. The faceplate may be illuminated by a lighting device associated or incorporated with the faceplate. The lighting device may further comprise an LED, neon, chemiluminescent material or combinations thereof to provide illumination of the faceplate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Theodore McBain
  • Patent number: 7399921
    Abstract: A safety cap for an electrical outlet having an adhesive section can be attached to a standard outlet cover. Alternately, an outlet cover including two slidable plates including a spring or spring groove can be used to prevent access to the outlet by a child. An elongated member on one plate is used to contact a spring on the other plate. Alternately, the elongated member can fit into a spring groove to bias the plates apart into the closed position. Locking pins can be used to lock the plates onto an aperture at the base of a plug's power prong. Additionally, a recess around each electrical outlet can mate with a respective lip of a plug to provide an interlocking interface between the plug and outlet cover to prevent a child from being able to insert a metal object between the plug and the faceplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventor: Theodore McBain
  • Publication number: 20080052853
    Abstract: A grill oiler for applying oil to a grill comprising a handle attached to an applicator body. An applicator sleeve envelopes an applicator surface. The applicator surface is releasably attached to the applicator body such that the applicator sleeve may be easily replaced when worn or excessively soiled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas Dale, Theodore McBain
  • Publication number: 20070008104
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for sending, receiving and decoding emergency alert signals for local regional county and statewide EMS and localized emergency signals. Signals can be received from remote sensors, local sensors and EMS input to warn and wake the occupants of a room, building or vehicle of an emergency situation and give proper instructions as to the safe egress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventor: Theodore McBain
  • Patent number: 7145477
    Abstract: The disclosed device is directed toward an anti-terrorist aircraft pilot sensor system. The anti-terrorist aircraft pilot sensor system comprises a pilot sensor including at least one of a biometric sensor and a physiological sensor. An input component is operatively coupled to the pilot sensor. An aircraft central processor unit is operatively coupled to the pilot sensor. The aircraft central processor unit includes a transceiver operatively coupled to the aircraft central processor unit. The anti-terrorist aircraft pilot sensor system comprises an autopilot of the aircraft operatively coupled to the aircraft central processor unit. A ground control located remote from the aircraft is operatively coupled to the aircraft central processor unit. The ground control includes a transceiver coupled to the ground control. An aircraft override is operatively coupled to the ground control and operatively coupled to the aircraft central processor unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Inventor: Theodore McBain
  • Publication number: 20060180334
    Abstract: A safety cap for an electrical outlet having an adhesive section can be attached to a standard outlet cover. Alternately, an outlet cover including two slidable plates including a spring or spring groove can be used to prevent access to the outlet by a child. An elongated member on one plate is used to contact a spring on the other plate. Alternately, the elongated member can fit into a spring groove to bias the plates apart into the closed position. Locking pins can be used to lock the plates onto an aperture at the base of a plug's power prong. Additionally, a recess around each electrical outlet can mate with a respective lip of a plug to provide an interlocking interface between the plug and outlet cover to prevent a child from being able to insert a metal object between the plug and the faceplate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventor: Theodore McBain
  • Patent number: 7026550
    Abstract: A safety cap for an electrical outlet having an adhesive section can be attached to a standard outlet cover. Alternately, an outlet cover including two slidable plates including a spring or spring groove can be used to prevent access to the outlet by a child. An elongated member on one plate is used to contact a spring on the other plate. Alternately, the elongated member can fit into a spring groove to bias the plates apart into the closed position. Locking pins can be used to lock the plates onto an aperture at the base of a plug's power prong. Additionally, a recess around each electrical outlet can mate with a respective lip of a plug to provide an interlocking interface between the plug and outlet cover to prevent a child from being able to insert a metal object between the plug and the faceplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Inventor: Theodore McBain
  • Publication number: 20060029457
    Abstract: A grill oiler for applying oil to a grill comprising a handle, an applicator body attached to the handle, and an applicator surface releasably attached to the applicator body the said handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Douglas Dale, Theodore McBain
  • Publication number: 20050161249
    Abstract: A safety cap for an electrical outlet having an adhesive section can be attached to a standard outlet cover. Alternately, an outlet cover including two slidable plates including a spring or spring groove can be used to prevent access to the outlet by a child. An elongated member on one plate is used to contact a spring on the other plate. Alternately, the elongated member can fit into a spring groove to bias the plates apart into the closed position. Locking pins can be used to lock the plates onto an aperture at the base of a plug's power prong. Additionally, a recess around each electrical outlet can mate with a respective lip of a plug to provide an interlocking interface between the plug and outlet cover to prevent a child from being able to insert a metal object between the plug and the faceplate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventor: Theodore McBain
  • Patent number: 6810310
    Abstract: An anti-terrorist aircraft pilot sensor system is disclosed. The anti-terrorist pilot sensor system comprises a pilot sensor and an aircraft central processor unit operatively coupled to the pilot sensor. The aircraft central processor unit includes a transceiver operatively coupled to the aircraft central processor unit. An autopilot of the aircraft is operatively coupled to the aircraft central processor unit. A ground control remote from the aircraft is operatively coupled to the aircraft central processor unit and the ground control includes a transceiver coupled to the ground control. An aircraft override is operatively coupled to the ground control and is operatively coupled to the aircraft central processor unit. A divert element is operatively coupled to the central processor unit and the divert element includes a transceiver. The ground control is in operative communication with the divert element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Inventor: Theodore McBain
  • Patent number: 6794575
    Abstract: A safety cap for an electrical outlet having an adhesive section can be attached to a standard outlet cover. The adhesive section connects the electrical outlet safety cover to the electrical outlet. The safety cap includes prongs made of a non-electrically conductive material shaped to fit into the electrical outlet. The bendable section rotates the prongs from a position outside the electrical outlet to a position inside the electrical outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Inventors: Theodore McBain, Melvin R. Osborn
  • Publication number: 20030071132
    Abstract: The disclosed device is directed towards a rubber railroad tie comprising a body including rubber tire byproduct configured as a railroad tie. Another embodiment comprises a rubber railroad tie comprising a body including rubber tire byproduct configured as a railroad tie wherein the body is configured from multiple layers of rubber tires stacked into a stratified structure. Another embodiment comprises a rubber railroad tie comprising a body including rubber tire byproduct configured as a railroad tie wherein the body is defined by crumb rubber formed into a railroad tie shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventor: Theodore McBain