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Courtney T. Brown, Flintville, TN US
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| 20080290607 | CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE | 11-27-2008 |
Daniel James Brown, Knoxville, TN US
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| 20110010977 | MAGAZINE QUICK-RELEASE BLOCKING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Apparatuses, methods, and kits are disclosed for preventing quick release of a magazine from a magazine well of a Sa vzor 58 rifle without the need to substantially disassemble the rifle, thereby providing a means to modify Sa vzor 58 rifles to bring such rifles within permissible limitations of certain local, state, and federal guns laws. | 01-20-2011 |
Donathan J. Brown, Lenoir City, TN US
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| 20110317801 | Counting Device for Counting Nested Articles and Method for Counting Nested Articles - A counting device for counting rimmed articles arranged in a nested configuration to define a series of stacked rims defining a stacked direction is disclosed. The counting device has a gear with a plurality of teeth adapted to engage the article rims such that advancement of the articles along the stacked direction adjacent the gear rotates the gear. An indicator wheel is provided configured to rotate with rotation of the gear. The indicator wheel has a plurality of indicia thereon for monitoring rotation of the gear. At least one sensor is positioned to detect the indicia and to generate an output signal as the indicator wheel rotates to bring the indicia into alignment with a detection axis. The sensor is in communication with a counter which produces in response to the output signal of the sensor a usable output representing a quantity of articles having engaged the gear. | 12-29-2011 |
Dustin A. Brown, Knoxville, TN US
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| 20090126301 | STONE FABRICATION SYSTEM WITH HIDDEN MORTAR JOINT - A manufactured stone block for use in building a structure having a front surface with a simulated natural stone appearance. A portion of an upper surface of the block includes a recessed mortar joint for a user to place mortar therein to secure the manufactured stone block to an adjacent surface. | 05-21-2009 |
Gene W. Brown, Franklin, TN US
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| 20100000934 | FILTER ASSEMBLY WITH SEALING SYSTEM - A filter assembly including a tubular filter housing and a removable filter element for use therein that employ a compressible seal element. The seal element connected to the rest of the filter element and located to sealingly engage the filter housing. In an aspect, a separate, rigid support member is disclosed that supports the seal element against the filter housing to improve the seal and prevent distortion of the compressible seal material. In another aspect, an end cap connecting the seal element to the rest of the filter housing includes an extending leg having improved features for retaining the seal element to the end cap. In another aspect, the seal element can be retentively received in a slotted member attached to the filter element. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100192530 | FLUTED FILTER APPARATUS - A filter element and filter apparatus, and a method for fabricating a filter element, include a filter element having alternating layers of a face sheet material and a convoluted filter material, with the alternating layers forming substantially longitudinally oriented flutes that extend axially along, or past, a radially acting seal, into previously unused portions of the cavity of a filter housing. In some embodiments, structures such as struts extending partially across an outlet end of the filter element, or a rigid web formed by a layer of resin extending axially a potted length into pome of the flutes from the outlet end resist axially oriented pressure forces on the alternating layers. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110197556 | FILTER ELEMENT - A filter element, and filter apparatus, include a filter pack, a seal member, and a seal support frame operatively connecting the seal member to the filter pack. The seal support frame includes an annular extension, which is preferably canted at an oblique angle to a longitudinal axis, for supporting the seal member. The seal support frame also preferably includes a first end thereof including the annular extension, and a second end thereof spaced from the first end thereof along the longitudinal axis, with the first and second ends of the seal support frame joined by a hub of the outer peripheral sidewall of the seal support frame to define a cavity within the seal support frame for receiving the filter pack. The first and second ends of the seal support frame, and the filter pack are preferably joined and sealed to one another by a single bead of adhesive. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20120000170 | Filter Element - A filter element, and filter apparatus, include a filter pack, a seal member, and a seal support frame operatively connecting the seal member to the filter pack. The seal support frame includes an annular extension, which is preferably canted at an oblique angle to a longitudinal axis, for supporting the seal member. The seal support frame also preferably includes a first end thereof including the annular extension, and a second end thereof spaced from the first end thereof along the longitudinal axis, with the first and second ends of the seal support frame joined by a hub of the outer peripheral sidewall of the seal support frame to define a cavity within the seal support frame for receiving the filter pack. The first and second ends of the seal support frame, and the filter pack are preferably joined and sealed to one another by a single bead of adhesive. | 01-05-2012 |
Gilbert M. Brown, Knoxville, TN US
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| 20080206103 | Method For The Preparation Of Very Stable, Self-Assembled Monolayers On The Surface Of Gold Coated Microcantilevers For Application To Chemical Sensing - Methods for the preparation of a stable, self-assembled monolayer on the silicon surface or metallic coating of a microcantilever are disclosed. The methods produce a microcantilever suitable as a chemical sensor. In a microcantilever produced using one version of the method, a metallic coating is disposed on a side of the microcantilever, a bridging atom is bonded to the metallic coating, a first spacer group is bonded to the bridging atom, a second spacer group is bonded to the bridging atom, and a chemical recognition agent is bonded to the first spacer group. In another version of the method, a silicon surface of a microcantilever is hydrogen terminated, and a calixarene chemical recognition agent is carbon linked to the silicon surface using photochemical hydrosilylation. Among other things, the calixarene may be bonded to a crown ether for ion detection or bonded to a area for the recognition of explosives by hydrogen bonding to nitro groups. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20100033723 | PHOTOACOUSTIC MICROCANTILEVERS - A system generates a photoacoustic spectrum in an open or closed environment with reduced noise. A source focuses a beam on a target substance disposed on a base. The base supports a cantilever that measures acoustic waves generated as light is absorbed by the target substance. By focusing a chopped/pulsed light beam on the target substance, a range of optical absorbance may be measured as the wavelength of light changes. An identifying spectrum of the target may detected by monitoring the vibration intensity variation of the cantilever as a function of illuminating wavelength or color. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20120082904 | HIGH ENERGY DENSITY ALUMINUM BATTERY - Compositions and methods of making are provided for a high energy density aluminum battery. The battery comprises an anode comprising aluminum metal. The battery further comprises a cathode comprising a material capable of intercalating aluminum ions during a discharge cycle and deintercalating the aluminum ions during a charge cycle. The battery further comprises an electrolyte capable of supporting reversible deposition and stripping of aluminum at the anode, and reversible intercalation and deintercalation of aluminum at the cathode. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120082905 | HIGH ENERGY DENSITY ALUMINUM BATTERY - Compositions and methods of making are provided for a high energy density aluminum battery. The battery comprises an anode comprising aluminum metal. The battery further comprises a cathode comprising a material capable of intercalating aluminum or lithium ions during a discharge cycle and deintercalating the aluminum or lithium ions during a charge cycle. The battery further comprises an electrolyte capable of supporting reversible deposition and stripping of aluminum at the anode, and reversible intercalation and deintercalation of aluminum or lithium at the cathode. | 04-05-2012 |
Gilbert Morris Brown, Knoxville, TN US
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| 20090236530 | BORON LOADED SCINTILLATOR - A scintillating composition for detecting neutrons and other radiation comprises a phenyl containing silicone rubber with carborane units and at least one phosphor molecule. The carborane units can either be a carborane molecule dispersed in the rubber with the aid of a compatiblization agent or can be covalently bound to the silicone. | 09-24-2009 |
Gina Brown, Nashville, TN US
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| 20120085297 | Boom Box Dog Collar - An architecture is presented that provides an audio dog collar system. The audio dog collar system comprises a pet collar for securing the audio dog collar to a pet and an audio player secured to the pet collar. The audio player comprises a USB port that utilizes a USB cable to upload songs and playlists directly from a computer to the audio player. Further, the audio player could also comprise a memory card port that utilizes a memory card. The memory card stores songs and playlists to be uploaded to the audio player. Furthermore, the audio dog collar system comprises a remote control to control operations of the audio player, weather-resistant speakers, and a rechargeable battery. Additionally, the audio player is contained within a zippered compartment of the pet collar for easy access. | 04-12-2012 |
James Marshall Brown, Germantown, TN US
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| 20080302352 | Exhaust Hood and Method of Mounting Same - An exhaust hood ( | 12-11-2008 |
Joey D. Brown, Lawrenceburg, TN US
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| 20100096101 | STACKED/BAR PLATE CHARGE AIR COOLER INCLUDING INLET AND OUTLET TANKS - The present invention provides a charge air cooler for transferring heat between a coolant and charge air including a charge air inlet tank, a charge air outlet tank spaced from the inlet tank, a housing connecting the inlet and outlet tanks to define a charge air flow path from the inlet tank to the outlet tank, and a plurality of plate pairs extending into the charge air flow path from, and substantially perpendicular to, a first wall of the housing. Each of the plate pairs can define a multi-pass path for the coolant. Elongated spacers can be positioned between adjacent plate pairs to define the first wall of the housing. The housing can include a second wall opposite the first wall, and the plate pairs can be spaced away from the second wall in order to accommodate differences in thermal expansion between the plate pairs and the housing. | 04-22-2010 |
John D. Brown, Harriman, TN US
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| 20080283097 | SOLVENT FOR URETHANE ADHESIVES AND COATINGS AND METHOD OF USE - A solvent for urethane adhesives and coatings, the solvent having a carbaldehyde and a cyclic amide as constituents. In some embodiments the solvent consists only of miscible constituents. In some embodiments the carbaldehyde is benzaldehyde and in some embodiments the cyclic amide is N-methylpyrrolidone (M-pyrole). An extender may be added to the solvent. In some embodiments the extender is miscible with the other ingredients, and in some embodiments the extender is non-aqueous. For example, the extender may include isopropanol, ethanol, tetrahydro furfuryl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, Gamma-butyrolactone or a caprolactone. In some embodiments a carbaldehyde and a cyclic amide are heated and used to separate a urethane bonded to a component. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090084983 | NON-DESTRUCTIVE COMPONENT SEPARATION USING INFRARED RADIANT ENERGY - A method for separating a first component and a second component from one another at an adhesive bond interface between the first component and second component. Typically the method involves irradiating the first component with infrared radiation from a source that radiates substantially only short wavelengths until the adhesive bond is destabilized, and then separating the first component and the second component from one another. In some embodiments an assembly of components to be debonded is placed inside an enclosure and the assembly is illuminated from an IR source that is external to the enclosure. In some embodiments an assembly of components to be debonded is simultaneously irradiated by a multi-planar array of IR sources. Often the IR radiation is unidirectional. In some embodiments the IR radiation is narrow-band short wavelength infrared radiation. | 04-02-2009 |
Malachi Brown, Hermitage, TN US
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| 20120084554 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HOSTING ENCRYPTED MONITORING DATA - A monitoring system includes at least one monitoring devices coupled to the electrical power distribution system at selected locations for collecting data related to the operation of the monitored system. The monitoring device(s) includes a communication port and processors programmed to segment the collected data into blocks optimized for user analysis operations, encrypt the segmented blocks of data, bundle the encrypted blocks of data with unencrypted metadata that identifies the data blocks by at least the monitoring location at which the encrypted blocks of data were obtained and the type of data, and transmit the encrypted blocks of data with the unencrypted metadata. The system includes at least one client device that has a communication port that is coupled to the monitoring device(s) and the client device and that has a processor programmed to generate and transmit queries regarding selected ones of the encrypted blocks of data. A monitoring service is coupled to the monitoring device(s) and includes a processor programmed to receive and store the encrypted blocks of data with the unencrypted metadata from the monitoring device(s), process the unencrypted metadata, and retrieve and transmit the selected ones of the encrypted blocks of data in response to the queries from the client device. | 04-05-2012 |
Michael Andrew Brown, Memphis, TN US
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| 20090277255 | Real-Time, On-Line Analysis for the Quantification of Trihalomethane Species Within Drinking Water Supplies - Separating trihalomethanes from drinking water samples (via a process such as capillary membrane sampling, and the like) followed by gas chromatograph analysis to determine quantity measurements and species identification of such trihalomethane (THM4) contaminants therein is provided. With the necessity to chlorinate drinking water to remove harmful bacteria and other potential toxins, trihalomethane byproducts are generated that may harm humans after consumption as well due to suspect carcinogenicity of such compounds. A reliable manner of measuring such drinking water supplies for such THM4 contaminants at locations far from the source and closer to dispensers is highly desirable. The ability to separate the THM4 from the drinking water sample, followed by a gas chromatography or like manner of quantifying and identifying the THM4 compounds possibly present within the drinking water sample has been found to be nearly as reliable as federally mandated source measuring methods for the same purpose, but with the versatility to measure for such trihalomethane contaminants anywhere along the drinking water supply line. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090277256 | Real-Time, On-Line Analysis for the Quantification of Total Haloacetic Acid and Trihalomethane Species in Drinking Water Supplies - Capillary membrane sampling-flow injection analyzer (CMS-FIA) analyses of drinking water samples for quantity measurements of total trihalomethane and haloacetic acid contaminants therein are provided. With the necessity to chlorinate drinking water to remove harmful bacteria and other potential toxins, trihalomethane and haloacetic acid byproducts are generated that may harm humans after consumption as well. A reliable manner of measuring such drinking water supplies for such trihalomethane and/or haloacetic acids at locations far from the source and closer to dispensers is highly desirable. The CMS-FIA analysis method of the invention has been found to be nearly as reliable as source measuring methods for the same purpose, but with the versatility to measure for such trihalomethane and haloacetic acid contaminants anywhere along the drinking water supply line. | 11-12-2009 |
Phillip N. Brown, Rogersville, TN US
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| 20100117328 | Stabilized Mobile Unit or Wheelchair - The present invention relates to a mobile vehicle or wheelchair having the ability to provide stabilized transport to at least one individual on a variety of surfaces, slopes and/or terrains. In one aspect, the invention provides adjustment features allowing the mobile vehicle or wheelchair to accommodate individuals of various sizes and shapes. For example, the invention comprises a seat and an adjustable footrest which can be lengthened or shortened to accommodate different size individuals, including children. In one embodiment the distance between the footrest and the seat can be increased or decreased to accommodate different leg lengths of different individuals. The mobile unit or wheelchair of the invention may travel across smooth and very rough surfaces, slopes of varying or different angles and various outdoor terrains (including grassy, rocky, sandy, muddy and/or hilly terrains). In one aspect of the invention, the height of any part of the unit or the overall height of the device may be adjusted preferably to raise or lower the center of gravity. For example, the height of the device may be lowered to provide more stable transportation. In another aspect, the device may be adjusted to increase or decrease the size of the footprint (or any part of the footprint) of the device. For example, the footprint of the device may be enlarged to provide more stable transportation. Preferably, both the height of the device (or any part of the device) and the size of the footprint (or any part of the footprint) may be adjusted preferably to provide more stability. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100276898 | STABILIZED MOBILE UNIT OR WHEELCHAIR - The present invention relates to a mobile vehicle or wheelchair having the ability to provide stabilized transport to at least one individual on a variety of surfaces, slopes and/or terrains. The mobile unit or wheelchair of the invention may travel across smooth and very rough surfaces, slopes of varying or different angles and various outdoor terrains (including grassy, rocky, sandy, muddy and/or hilly terrains). In one aspect of the invention, the height of any part of the unit or the overall height of the device may be adjusted preferably to raise or lower the center of gravity. For example, the height of the device may be lowered to provide more stable transportation. In another aspect, the device may be adjusted to increase or decrease the size of the footprint (or any part of the footprint) of the device. For example, the footprint of the device may be enlarged to provide more stable transportation. Preferably, both the height of the device (or any part of the device) and the size of the footprint (or any part of the footprint) may be adjusted preferably to provide more stability. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110175320 | STABILIZED MOBILE UNIT OR WHEELCHAIR - The present invention relates to a mobile vehicle or wheelchair having the ability to provide stabilized transport to at least one individual on a variety of surfaces, slopes and/or terrains. In one aspect, the invention provides adjustment features allowing the mobile vehicle or wheelchair to accommodate individuals of various sizes and shapes. For example, the invention comprises a seat and an adjustable footrest which can be lengthened or shortened to accommodate different size individuals, including children. In one embodiment the distance between the footrest and the seat can be increased or decreased to accommodate different leg lengths of different individuals. The mobile unit or wheelchair of the invention may travel across smooth and very rough surfaces, slopes of varying or different angles and various outdoor terrains (including grassy, rocky, sandy, muddy and/or hilly terrains). In one aspect of the invention, the height of any part of the unit or the overall height of the device may be adjusted preferably to raise or lower the center of gravity. For example, the height of the device may be lowered to provide more stable transportation. In another aspect, the device may be adjusted to increase or decrease the size of the footprint (or any part of the footprint) of the device. For example, the footprint of the device may be enlarged to provide more stable transportation. Preferably, both the height of the device (or any part of the device) and the size of the footprint (or any part of the footprint) may be adjusted preferably to provide more stability. | 07-21-2011 |
Robert Scott Brown, Memphis, TN US
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| 20100332410 | MICROFINANCE FUNDS AGGREGATION FOR A RETAIL INVESTOR - A computer-implemented system and method supporting microfinance funds aggregation for a retail investor are disclosed. A particular example embodiment includes receiving a purchase request at a host site from an investor at an investor site, the purchase request including information identifying a security offered for sale by a security issuer on the host site; facilitating payment for the security by the investor via a financial site; receiving confirmation of payment for the security; and sending confirmation of payment for the security to the investor. | 12-30-2010 |
Steven Brown, Knoxvill, TN US
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| 20110287499 | Nucleic Acid Molecules Conferring Enhanced Ethanol Tolerance And Microorganisms Having Enhanced Tolerance To Ethanol - The present invention provides isolated nucleic acid molecules which encode a mutant acetaldehyde-CoA/alcohol dehydrogenase or mutant alcohol dehydrogenase and confer enhanced tolerance to ethanol. The invention also provides related expression vectors, genetically engineered microorganisms having enhanced tolerance to ethanol, as well as methods of making and using such genetically modified microorganisms for production of biofuels based on fermentation of biomass materials. | 11-24-2011 |
Steven D. Brown, Knoxville, TN US
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| 20100291647 | Microorganisms Having Enhanced Resistance To Acetate And Related Compositions And Methods of Use - The present invention provides isolated or genetically modified strains of microorganisms that display enhanced resistance to acetate as a result of increased expression of a sodium proton antiporter. The present invention also provides methods for producing such microbial strains, as well as related promoter sequences and expression vectors. Further, the present invention provides methods of producing alcohol from biomass materials by using microorganisms with enhanced resistance to acetate. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100311137 | Microorganisms Having Enhanced Tolerance To Inhibitors and Stress - The present invention provides genetically modified strains of microorganisms that display enhanced tolerance to stress and/or inhibitors such as sodium acetate and vanillin. The enhanced tolerance can be achieved by increasing the expression of a protein of the Sm-like superfamily such as a bacterial Hfq protein and a fungal Sm or Lsm protein. Further, the present invention provides methods of producing alcohol from biomass materials by using the genetically modified microorganisms of the present invention. | 12-09-2010 |
William Douglas Brown, Murfreesboro, TN US
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| 20100017471 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING ELECTROCARDIOGRAM DATA - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for providing improved medical care. A system includes a defibrillator, a gateway device, a routing device, and a wireless modem. The system may further include hardware and/or software components located at a remote facility for receiving data and one or more server devices for decoding data from the remote facility. A method includes acquiring medical data at a first location, converting the medical data from an analog signal to a digital signal, transmitting the digital signal from the first location to a second location over the internet via a cellular network, receiving the digital signal at the second location, and converting the digital signal back to an analog signal for processing. The first location may be an EMS vehicle, and the second location may be a remote facility, such as a dispatch center or local hospital. | 01-21-2010 |