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Alan George Brownlee, Queensland AU
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20090306707 | Joining and/or Sealing Tissues Through Photo-Activated Cross-Linking of Matrix Proteins - A method of joining and/or scaling tissues in a surgical procedure or medical treatment, comprising the steps of: (1) applying a matrix protein, a photoactivatable metal-ligand complex and an electron acceptor to a tissue portion; (2) irradiating said tissue portion to photactivate the photoactivatable metal-ligand complex: thereby initiating a cross-linking reaction of the matrix protein to seal said tissue portion or join said tissue portion to an adjacent tissue portion. | 12-10-2009 |
20110190813 | PHOTOACTIVATED CROSSLINKING OF A PROTEIN OR PEPTIDE - A method of crosslinking a protein or peptide for use as a biomaterial, the method comprising the step of irradiating a photoactivatable metal-ligand complex and an electron acceptor in the presence of the protein or peptide, thereby initiating a crosslinking reaction to form a 3-dimensional matrix of the biomaterial. | 08-04-2011 |
Alan George Brownlee, Salisbury AU
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20160114075 | PHOTOACTIVATED CROSSLINKING OF A PROTEIN OR PEPTIDE - A method of crosslinking a protein or peptide for use as a biomaterial, the method comprising the step of irradiating a photoactivatable metal-ligand complex and an electron acceptor in the presence of the protein or peptide, thereby initiating a cross-linking reaction to form a 3-dimensional matrix of the biomaterial. | 04-28-2016 |
Christopher Brownlee, Alameda, CA US
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20150120559 | ENHANCEMENTS TO TRANSACTION PROCESSING IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods, systems, and apparatuses for performing a secure authentication process to authenticate a payment device used in a transaction between a merchant and a user. The secure authentication process may receive an authentication request message including user data, user computing device data and transaction data to verify that an account is enrolled in the secure authentication process and perform a risk analysis to determine whether the transaction should be authenticated. | 04-30-2015 |
20150120560 | ENHANCEMENTS TO TRANSACTION PROCESSING IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT USING A MERCHANT COMPUTER - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods, systems, and apparatuses for performing a secure authentication process to authenticate a payment device used in a transaction between a merchant and a user. The secure authentication process may receive an authentication request message including user data, user computing device data and transaction data to verify that an account is enrolled in the secure authentication process and perform a risk analysis to determine whether the transaction should be authenticated. | 04-30-2015 |
David A. Brownlee, Franklin, TN US
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20120204526 | VORTEX FINDER FOR CYCLONE SEPARATOR - A vortex finder for a cyclone separator, comprising a plurality of superposed rings each including a plurality of suspended plate segments. Each of the plate segments includes a main plate having radially offset upper and lower end portions, opposite inner and outer faces, an upper support member integrally formed with the upper end portion to protrude from the outer face, and a lower support member integrally formed with the lower end portion to protrude from the inner face. The upper support member of the plate segments of the one of the rings engages and is supported by the lower support member of the plate segments of another of the rings positioned above the one of the rings. The lower support member defines an open-bottom pocket having at least one pass-through opening for fluidly connecting a space inside the vortex finder with a space outside the vortex finder. | 08-16-2012 |
20150040526 | VORTEX FINDER FOR CYCLONE SEPARATOR - A vortex finder for a cyclone separator, comprising a plurality of superposed rings each including a plurality of suspended plate segments. Each of the plate segments includes a main plate having radially offset upper and lower end portions, opposite inner and outer faces, an upper support member integrally formed with the upper end portion to protrude from the outer face, and a lower support member integrally formed with the lower end portion to protrude from the inner face. The upper support member of the plate segments of the one of the rings engages and is supported by the lower support member of the plate segments of another of the rings positioned above the one of the rings. The lower support member defines an open-bottom pocket having at least one pass-through opening for fluidly connecting a space inside the vortex finder with a space outside the vortex finder. | 02-12-2015 |
David Max Brownlee, Lafayette, CO US
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20150352410 | SPORTS RACQUET HAVING A BENDING ZONE - The invention relates to a sports racquet having a head having a string bed is attached to two throat beams that extend continuously downward to a shaft having a handle. Each throat beam contains a bending zone in which the width of the throat beam parallel to the string bed and the width of the same throat beam perpendicular to the string bed gradually changes in equal, but opposite, dimensions such that the circumference of the throat beam remains substantially constant through at least the length of the bending zone or the length of the entire throat beam. Where the width of the throat beam parallel to the string bed is the widest and the width of the throat beam perpendicular to the string beg is the narrowest defines the flexible cross-section or flex point of the bending zone. | 12-10-2015 |
Duane Brownlee, Calgary CA
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20150122486 | MICROBIAL-ENHANCED WELL CEMENTING AND REMEDIATION - Described are a method and composition which use microorganisms for downhole applications, in particular for the maintenance or restoration of the integrity of a cement sheath in a wellbore. The method of cementing a wellbore comprises preparing a cement composition comprising a pumpable slurry of cement, water and a healing agent that comprises one or more microorganisms, delivering the cement composition into the wellbore and allowing the cement composition to set. The method of restoring the integrity of a set cement composition in a wellbore comprises preparing a pumpable slurry that comprises water, a healing agent that comprises one or more microorganisms and optionally cement, pumping the slurry into the wellbore in and around the set cement composition, and allowing the one or more microorganisms to grow and replicate to thereby restore the integrity of the set cement composition. Compositions for carrying out the methods are also described. | 05-07-2015 |
Duane Kevin Brownlee, Calgary CA
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20130319656 | ENZYME BREAKERS AND METHODS FOR FLUID SYSTEMS - This invention relates to slurry compositions and their use in oil field applications. In particular, this invention is directed to slurry compositions comprising non-saccharide polymers (for use as thickeners and/or friction reducers) and enzymatic breakers, as well as methods of using such slurry compositions as fracturing fluids in slickwater fracturing operations in low permeable rock formations. | 12-05-2013 |
20160069160 | TREATMENT OF MICROBIAL-INFLUENCED CORROSION - Surfaces of well servicing equipment are treated with both a biofilm remover, which can be a mechanical or chemical, and a biocide composition. The biocide composition is designed to be effective to prevent regrowth of bacteria over a period of time in which the equipment is expected to be out of service. Further, the biocide is compatible with the water source available on site for preparation of the biocide composition. The biofilm remover and the biocide composition can be applied or mixed together as a single treatment, if compatible. The biocide is maintained within the equipment or is displaced therefrom, such as with nitrogen and residual biocide composition is effective therein to prevent regrowth. Nitrogen can be maintained within the equipment until put back into service. | 03-10-2016 |
Gary Brownlee, Camberwell AU
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20090068183 | METHOD OF TREATING CANCER AND/OR CELLULAR PROLIFERATIVE CONDITIONS AND AGENTS TARGETING HYALURONAN ANABOLISM USEFUL FOR SAME - The present invention is directed to compounds, agents, pharmaceutically active agents, medicaments, therapeutics, actives, drugs and the like which specifically target a portion of the HAS molecule which is accessible to the extracellular environment in a first form of a cell but which is not accessible to the extracellular environment in another form of or in a transformed cell form the same or related cell. In particular, the present invention provides compounds which target a portion of HAS which is accessible to the extracellular environment in malignant or inflammatory or proliferative cells but which portion is not accessible to the external environment in “normal” cells. A “normal” cell in this instance is a non-malignant, inflammatory or proliferative cell. | 03-12-2009 |
20090220497 | THERAPEUTIC COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING HYALURONAN AND THERAPEUTIC ANTIBODIES AS WELL AS METHODS OF TREATMENT - The present invention relates generally to treatment and prophylactic protocols for cellular diseases or disorders, such as diseases and disorders associated with abnormal cellular proliferation. More particularly, the present invention provides compositions comprising therapeutic antibodies and hyaluronan and their use in the treatment or prophylaxis of cellular diseases and disorders. | 09-03-2009 |
Gary R. Brownlee, East Burwood AU
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20120009193 | METHOD OF TREATING CANCER AND/OR CELLULAR PROLIFERATIVE CONDITIONS AND AGENTS TARGETING HYALURONAN ANABOLISM USEFUL FOR SAME - The present invention relates generally to the modulation of hyaluronan (HA) synthesis and degradation. More particularly, the present invention provides compositions and methods for modulating the expression of genetic material encoding HA synthase (HAS) and other enzymes or receptors primarily involved in hyaluronan metabolism; or modulating the proteins that synthesise or degrade hyaluronan including HAS function or activity. The compositions include or comprise nucleic acid molecules and interactive molecules such as antibodies and small molecule inhibitors and HAS substrate analogs. The present invention further contemplates modulation of cellular proliferation, useful in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of inflammatory disorders including hyperproliferative conditions, such as but not limited to, cancer and psoriasis. The present invention is directed to compounds, agents, pharmaceutically active agents, medicaments, therapeutics, actives, drugs and the like which specifically target a portion of the HAS molecule which is accessible to the extracellular environment in a first form of a cell but which is not accessible to the extracellular environment in another form of or in a transformed cell form the same or related cell. In particular, the present invention provides compounds which target a portion of HAS which is accessible to the extracellular environment in malignant or inflammatory or proliferative cells but which portion is not accessible to the external environment in “normal” cells. A “normal” cell in this instance is a non-malignant, inflammatory or proliferative cell. | 01-12-2012 |
20140328828 | USE OF THERAPEUTIC COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING HYALURONAN AND THERAPEUTIC ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates generally to treatment and prophylactic protocols for cellular disease or disorders, such as diseases and disorders associated with abnormal cellular proliferation. More particularly, the present invention provides uses of compositions comprising therapeutic antibodies and hyaluronan in the treatment or prophylaxis of cellular diseases and disorders. | 11-06-2014 |
Gary Russell Brownlee, East Burwood AU
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20100158896 | ANTIBODY THAT SPECIFICALLY BINDS HYALURONAN SYNTHASE - Modulation of Hyaluronan (HA) synthesis and degradation is disclosed by compounds and compositions that are capable of reducing the level of hyaluronan synthase (HAS) or hyaluronidase (HYAL) or the function or activity of HAS or HYAL. The compounds and compositions can also inhibit the expression of genetic material encoding these enzymes. The compounds and compositions comprise nucleic acid molecules and interactive molecules such as antibodies, small molecule inhibitors and substrate analogs of HAS and HYAL. The compounds and compositions are useful in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of inflammatory disorders including hyperproliferative conditions, such as but not limited to, cancer and psoriasis. | 06-24-2010 |
George G. Brownlee, Oxford GB
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20090061521 | Recombinant negative strand RNA virus expression systems and vaccines - The present invention relates methods of generating infectious negative-strand virus in host cells by an entirely vector-based system without the aid of a helper virus. In particular, the present invention relates methods of generating infectious recombinant negative-strand RNA viruses intracellularly in the absence of helper virus from expression vectors comprising cDNAs encoding the viral proteins necessary to form ribonucleoprotein complexes (RNPs) and expression vectors comprising cDNA for genomic viral RNA(s) (vRNAs) or the corresponding cRNA(s). The present invention also relates to methods of generating infectious recombinant negative-strand RNA viruses which have mutations in viral genes and/or which express, package and/or present peptides or polypeptides encoded by heterologous nucleic acid sequences. The present invention further relates the use of the recombinant negative-strand RNA viruses or chimeric negative-strand RNA viruses of the invention in vaccine formulations and pharmaceutical compositions. | 03-05-2009 |
20120058538 | Helper-free Rescue of Recombinant Negative Strand RNA Virus Systems - The present invention relates methods of generating infectious negative-strand virus in host cells by an entirely vector-based system without the aid of a helper virus. In particular, the present invention relates methods of generating infectious recombinant negative-strand RNA viruses intracellularly in the absence of helper virus from expression vectors comprising cDNAs encoding the viral proteins necessary to form ribonucleoprotein complexes (RNPs) and expression vectors comprising cDNA for genomic viral RNA(s) (vRNAs) or the corresponding cRNA(s). The present invention also relates to methods of generating infectious recombinant negative-strand RNA viruses which have mutations in viral genes and/or which express, package and/or present peptides or polypeptides encoded by heterologous nucleic acid sequences. The present invention further relates the use of the recombinant negative-strand RNA viruses or chimeric negative-strand RNA viruses of the invention in vaccine formulations and pharmaceutical compositions. | 03-08-2012 |
Iain Andrew Brownlee, Singapore SG
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20120302521 | INHIBITION OF PANCREATIC LIPASE - The present invention provides the use of an alginate Io inhibit pancreatic lipase. The use may be directed to the control of weight in animals including human beings. Preferably the fraction of guluronate dimers in the alginate is at least 0.5. | 11-29-2012 |
James E. Brownlee, Northfield, MN US
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20130095292 | TCO Coating and Coated Substrate for High Temperature Applications - A glass substrate is provided having a major surface on which there is a coating comprising a transparent conductive oxide film. The TCO film may comprise aluminum-doped zinc aluminum oxide (“AZO”) or tin-doped indium oxide (“ITO”). When the coated glass substrate is heat-treated, the coating exhibits desirable sheet resistance and absorption values. In some cases, the coating comprises a first transparent dielectric film, a second transparent dielectric film, a transparent conductive oxide film comprising AZO or ITO, and a third transparent dielectric film. | 04-18-2013 |
James E. Brownlee, Richland Center, WI US
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20120107554 | TCO Coating and Coated Substrate for High Temperature Applications - A glass substrate is provided having a major surface on which there is a coating comprising a transparent conductive oxide film. The TCO film may comprise aluminum-doped zinc aluminum oxide (“AZO”) or tin-doped indium oxide (“ITO”). When the coated glass substrate is heat-treated, the coating exhibits desirable sheet resistance and absorption values. In some cases, the coating comprises a first transparent dielectric film, a second transparent dielectric film, a transparent conductive oxide film comprising AZO or ITO, and a third transparent dielectric film. | 05-03-2012 |
James Eugene Brownlee, Richland Center, WI US
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20090075069 | Low-Maintenance Coatings, and Methods for Producing Low-Maintenance Coatings - The invention provides a substrate bearing a low-maintenance coating. In some embodiments, the coating includes a low-maintenance film that includes both titanium oxide and tungsten oxide. The invention also provides methods and equipment for depositing such coatings. | 03-19-2009 |
20100326817 | LOW-MAINTENANCE COATINGS, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING LOW-MAINTENANCE COATINGS - The invention provides a substrate bearing a low-maintenance coating. In some embodiments, the coating includes a low-maintenance film that includes both titanium oxide and tungsten oxide. The invention also provides methods and equipment for depositing such coatings. | 12-30-2010 |
James Roy Brownlee, Vancouver CA
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20100241098 | DIAPERING SYSTEM USING RE-USABLE DIAPER SHELL WITH REPLACEABLE ABSORBENT INSERT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF SAME - A two-piece diaper system having a re-usable shell and a removable and replaceable absorbent pad is provided. The re-usable diapering system consists of a non-absorbent outer liquid impervious shell, as in a standard disposable diaper but without an integral central absorbent layer which is exposed to liquids in the crotch area. A separate disposable absorbent pad is provided in the central crotch area of the disposable diaper which is not sandwiched in the shell. The central area of the shell is stiffened to facilitate manufacture and handling by the user. | 09-23-2010 |
James Roy Brownlee, West Vancouver CA
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20100179497 | COMPOSTABLE DIAPERING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A two-piece diaper system which is partially or wholly compostable is provided. The system has a re-usable shell and a removable and replaceable absorbent pad, parts or all of which are manufactured of compostable material. The re-usable shell consists of a non-absorbent outer liquid impervious shell, as in a standard disposable diaper but without an integral central absorben layer which is exposed to liquids in the crotch area. A separate disposable absorbent pad is provided in the central crotch area of the disposable diaper which is not sandwiched in the shell. By making the shell re-usable, the cost of using the diaper system is reduced, to permit the use of compostable materials. | 07-15-2010 |
20120123366 | REPLACEABLE ABSORBENT INSERT FOR USE IN TWO-PIECE DIAPERING SYSTEM WITH RE-USABLE DIAPER SHELL - A two-piece disposable diapering system is disclosed which has a re-usable, washable diaper shell and a replaceable absorbent insert having an absorbent pad narrower than the space between the opposed leg cuffs of the shell whereby when fitted to the wearer the central channel region of the diaper is significantly deeper than the height of the opposed leg cuffs. | 05-17-2012 |
Jeffrey Don Brownlee, Coppell, TX US
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20130224723 | DISPLAY BOARD ASSEMBLY - An erasable marker board assembly includes a metal backing panel, a pre-printed poster and a transparent panel. The pre-printed poster bears unchanging information, and defines areas for additional information to be written by hand with an erasable marker. A transparent panel overlies the poster and provides a top surface upon which the additional information may be written with an erasable marker. The transparent panel may comprise a panel of glass or a panel of transparent acrylic material. A plurality of releasable fasteners secure the metal backing panel, the pre-printed poster, and the transparent panel together. | 08-29-2013 |
John Brownlee, Atlanta, GA US
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20090022492 | DQPSK Transmitter With Parallel Precoder And High-Speed DQPSK Data Stream Realignment - The present invention utilizes field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) to implement a parallel differential quadrature phase shift keying (DQPSK) precoder and a DQPSK optical transmitter with an automatic realignment process. The present invention can perform DQPSK preceding, modulation, and data stream realignment at any lower rate, and its upper rate is determined by capability in speed and logic resources and external connections of available integrated circuit technology. | 01-22-2009 |
Johnathan W. Brownlee, Tucson, AZ US
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20130258429 | CONFOCAL RAINBOW VOLUME HOLOGRAPHIC IMAGING SYSTEM - A confocal rainbow holographic imaging system and hologram fabrication method. The system employs a multi-spectral light source, a multiple grating volume hologram and a dual pass illumination and imaging pathway which provide for depth sectioning of an object, coverage of the full FOV of the system, and high lateral and depth resolution. Dual matched holograms are used to provide a high image contrast ratio. A method for fabricating the holograms employ a novel combination of design tools is also provided. | 10-03-2013 |
20150103140 | VOLUME HOLOGRAPHIC IMAGING SYSTEM (VHIS) ENDOSCOPE - Provided are modular volume holographic imaging system (VHIS) endoscopic systems, comprising: an endoscope attachment module having a microscope objective lens, a single or cascaded compensated relay system configured to preserve an optical wavefront for use with a single or multiplexed volume hologram to select wavefronts originating from different object depths, and a system aperture; and a handle module configured to be reversibly attachable for operative communication with the endoscope attachment module, and having a beam splitter; a relay having adjustable spacing for object space focus compensation, and a single or multiplexed volume hologram suitable in operation to select wavefronts originating from different object depths, and wherein the handle module is further configured for operative communication with an illumination source and imaging optics. Preferably, an illumination module and an imaging module are configured to be in operative, reversibly attachable communication with the handle module. Flexible tip endoscopic embodiments are provided. | 04-16-2015 |
Kenneth Brownlee, Alameda, CA US
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20120206065 | LIGHT EMITTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AND USING THE SAME - An apparatus includes a load circuit operatively coupled to a controller circuit through a drive circuit. The drive circuit provides a drive signal to the load circuit in response to receiving a digital indication from the controller circuit. The load circuit includes first and second light emitting sub-circuits connected in parallel. The first and second light emitting sub-circuits provide first and second spectrums of light, respectively. | 08-16-2012 |
20130106305 | Light emitting apparatus and method of manufacturing and using the same | 05-02-2013 |
Mark Jonathon Brownlee, Waitakere NZ
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20100211592 | EMAIL RESPONSE TIME EXPECTATION SYSTEM - An email client adapted to include an expected response time field in an email being sent is described. The email client also adapted to display the expected response time field of a received email that includes an expected response time field. An email including an expected response time is also described. An email server is described that can process the an email including an expected response time is also described. | 08-19-2010 |
Merrick Brownlee, Hillsboro, OR US
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20120262219 | CROSSPOINT SWITCH WITH SEPARATE VOLTAGE SOURCES FOR INPUT AND OUTPUT PORTS - A crosspoint switch device has a plurality of input ports each connected to a respective voltage source and a plurality of output ports each connected to a respective voltage source. A switch array selectively provides signal paths between the input ports and the output ports. The voltage sources are separate from one another. | 10-18-2012 |
Michael Brownlee, Alameda, CA US
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20120206065 | LIGHT EMITTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AND USING THE SAME - An apparatus includes a load circuit operatively coupled to a controller circuit through a drive circuit. The drive circuit provides a drive signal to the load circuit in response to receiving a digital indication from the controller circuit. The load circuit includes first and second light emitting sub-circuits connected in parallel. The first and second light emitting sub-circuits provide first and second spectrums of light, respectively. | 08-16-2012 |
20140176007 | LIGHT EMITTING APPARATUS FOR METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AND USING THE SAME - An apparatus includes a load circuit operatively coupled to a controller circuit through a drive circuit. The drive circuit provides a drive signal to the load circuit in response to receiving a digital indication from the controller circuit. The load circuit includes first and second light emitting sub-circuits connected in parallel. The first and second light emitting sub-circuits provide first and second spectrums of light, respectively. | 06-26-2014 |
Michael A. Brownlee, New York, NY US
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20140364406 | Method Of Treating Or Preventing Pathologic Effects Of Acute Increases In Hyperglycemia And/Or Acute Increases Of Free Fatty Acid Flux - One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of treating or preventing pathologic sequelae of acute hyperglycemia and/or increased fatty acid flux in a subject. This method involves administering an ROS inhibitor to the subject. In addition, methods of promoting neovascularization, inhibiting oxidation or excessive release of free fatty acids, and identifying compounds suitable for treatment or prevention of ROS-mediated injury are also disclosed. | 12-11-2014 |
Michael Scott Brownlee, Alameda, CA US
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20100052577 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR A BUILDING - An electrical system, which includes a light switch housing and an AC-to-DC converter carried by the light switch housing. The electrical system includes an input power line which provides an AC signal to an input of the converter and an output power line coupled to an output of the converter. An electrical device operates in response to receiving an output signal from the output power line, wherein the output signal is a DC signal. | 03-04-2010 |
20120319477 | LIGHTING SYSTEM - Lighting system utilizing electricity from energy storage and/or alternative energy source during peak usage times to power a load. In one instance, a series of batteries are configured to provide any desired voltage (e.g. 12V for LED lighting and 108V DC for an electric motor for a fan). | 12-20-2012 |
20130221740 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR A BUILDING - An electrical system, which includes a light switch housing and an AC-to-DC converter carried by the light switch housing. The electrical system includes an input power line which provides an AC signal to an input of the converter and an output power line coupled to an output of the converter. An electrical device operates in response to receiving an output signal from the output power line, wherein the output signal is a DC signal. | 08-29-2013 |
Michael Scott Brownlee, San Francisco, CA US
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20120126621 | LIGHTING SYSTEM - A system includes an electrical load and a power storage system. The system includes a control assembly which controls the flow of a first power signal to the electrical load and power storage system. The control assembly controls the flow of a second power signal between the power storage system and electrical load. The system includes a housing which carries the power storage system and control assembly. | 05-24-2012 |
Richard William Brownlee, Spartanburg, SC US
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20140231596 | FLORAL VASE ANCHOR - The floral vase anchor is preferably formed from a single strip of plastic or metal, and includes a tri-planar surface, wherein the central portion includes a series of notches on either side, and upper and lower sections extend at obtuse angles away from the plane of the central portion. The upper section and lower section each include floral insert slots at the distal ends thereof for receiving the stems from a floral arrangement. In use, a florist may insert the stems into the floral insert slots until the stems are positioned within the rounded portion of the slots. Then rubber bands may be used to secure the stems to the anchor, and the assembly may be placed into a vase. A securing mechanism may be used to fix the anchor to the vase, and may also be used to secure the vase to the ground or a monument. | 08-21-2014 |
Warren R. Brownlee, Palmetto, GA US
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20100012674 | Sheet Product Dispensers and Methods For Controlling the Dispensers - Sheet product dispensers and methods for controlling the dispensers are provided. A sheet product dispenser includes a housing and a dispensing assembly disposed in the housing. The dispensing assembly is configured to hold a roll of sheet product thereon and to dispense a portion of the roll of sheet product. The sheet product dispenser further includes an ultraviolet light source disposed on the housing. The ultraviolet light source is configured to emit ultraviolet light. | 01-21-2010 |
20100012679 | Dispensers For Dispensing a Flowable Product and Methods For Controlling the Dispensers - Dispensers for dispensing a flowable product and methods for controlling the dispensers are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a dispenser has a sensor, a container holding the flowable product therein, a pumping unit fluidly communicating with the container, an ultraviolet light source, and a controller. A method includes generating a first signal utilizing the sensor of the dispenser. The method further includes generating a second signal to induce the ultraviolet light source of the dispenser to emit ultraviolet light in response to the controller of the dispenser receiving the first signal from the sensor. | 01-21-2010 |