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Billy J. Brown, Shady Valley, TN US
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20120181051 | ROCK DUSTING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A rock dusting composition composed of rock dust, e.g., limestone or other mineral dust, water, pumping aid, and polymer, e.g., acrylamide homopolymers, acrylamide copolymers, and combinations thereof, and a method for applying the composition to the surface of a mine. The composition has a water content and a polymer content sufficient to allow the polymer to (i) disperse water molecules within the composition and, upon drying of the composition, (ii) dissipate forming void spaces in the dried composition. The composition is useful for suppressing propagation of a flame and/or fire caused by ignition of coal dust and/or gas within a coal mine. | 07-19-2012 |
20120256020 | ROCK DUSTING APPARATUS - A rock dusting apparatus comprising: a housing; a tank mounted within the housing which comprises a removable top wall member, a sidewall member and a bottom wall member configured to form an internal tank compartment for holding and mixing a rock dust composition; a mixer positioned on the bottom wall member for mixing the rock dust composition; a tank discharge port positioned on the bottom wall member or a lower portion of the sidewall member through which the rock dust composition can be discharged from the tank; a conduit extending from the tank discharge port to a housing discharge port; the conduit comprising a pump for transporting the rock dust composition through the conduit and through a discharge line operatively connected to the housing discharge port; and one or more motors mounted within the housing for powering the mixer and the pump. The apparatus is useful for spraying rock dust compositions for suppressing propagation of a flame and/or fire caused by ignition of coal dust and/or gas within a coal mine. | 10-11-2012 |
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 |
20150345885 | Apparatus and Method Requiring Disassembly of Rifle to Remove Magazine - A magazine locking assembly is provided for preventing removal of a magazine from a firearm having a receiver, a magazine, and a bolt carrier assembly a without disassembly of the firearm. The locking assembly includes a magazine block assembly secured adjacent the magazine well of the firearm, a magazine safety pin for securing the magazine block assembly adjacent the magazine well of the firearm, a safety pin cover movably attached to the firearm adjacent the bolt carrier assembly for concealing the safety pin head of the magazine safety pin, and a cover detent pin configured to engage the safety pin cover passageway to prevent the safety pin cover from moving. When the magazine locking assembly and firearm are in an assembled configuration the safety pin cover conceals the safety pin head of the magazine safety pin and the bolt carrier assembly conceals the cover detent pin. | 12-03-2015 |
Darby W. Brown, Belle Mende, TN US
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20130110539 | HEALTHCARE CLAIM AND REMITTANCE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD | 05-02-2013 |
Darby W. Brown, Nashville, TN US
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20130325641 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING MULTIPLE ENTITY FOOD VENDOR RECOMMENDATION AND ORDERING SERVICES - A system, including apparatuses and methods, for managing multiple entity food vendor recommendation and ordering services. The system includes a host server operable for data communication via a communication network. The host server is configured to receive from the communication network input data related to a consumer location, input data related to consumer preferences, input data related to at least one restaurant, and input data related to menu information for the at least one restaurant. The host server is configured, based on at least in part upon the input data applied to at least one recommendation rule, to determine a recommendation of at least one of a restaurant and a menu item, and the host server is configured to transmit the recommendation to the communication network. | 12-05-2013 |
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 |
Edward Brown, Cleveland, TN US
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20130209983 | INTERACTIVE COMPUTER-ASSISTED STUDY/TEST/STUDY/TEST METHOD OF INSTRUCTION AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTATION - Disclosed is a testing and learning method comprising a testing system that registers a student as having passed a test when the student completes a testing option chosen from the group consisting of (1) answering one hundred percent of the questions in a set of questions within a required time, (2) answering one hundred percent of the questions in a series of sets of questions, but failing to answer any individual set of questions within the required time, and (3) providing a cumulative percentage of correct answers over a series of sets of questions. | 08-15-2013 |
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 |
20120205305 | 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. | 08-16-2012 |
20130207304 | 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. | 08-15-2013 |
20140311110 | 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. | 10-23-2014 |
20150316009 | 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. | 11-05-2015 |
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 |
20120223242 | HIGH EFFICIENCY PROPORTIONAL NEUTRON DETECTOR WITH SOLID LINER INTERNAL STRUCTURES - A tube-style neutron detector, a panel-style neutron detector incorporating a plurality of tube-style neutron detectors, and a panel-style neutron detector including a plurality of anode wires are provided. A plurality of channels is provided in a neutron detector such that each channel has an inner surface of a coating layer including a neutron-absorbing material. A wire anode is provided at end of each channel so that electrons generated by a charged daughter particle generated by a neutron are collected to detect a neutron-matter interaction. Moderator units can be incorporated into a neutron detector to provide improved detection efficiencies and/or to determine neutron energy spectrum. Gas-based proportional response from the neutron detectors can be employed for special nuclear material (SNM) detection. This neutron detector can provide similar performance to | 09-06-2012 |
20130209897 | MESOPOROUS METAL OXIDE MICROSPHERE ELECTRODE COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR METHODS OF MAKING - Compositions and methods of making are provided for mesoporous metal oxide microspheres electrodes. The mesoporous metal oxide microsphere compositions comprise (a) microspheres with an average diameter between 200 nanometers (nm) and 10 micrometers (μm); (b) mesopores on the surface and interior of the microspheres, wherein the mesopores have an average diameter between 1 nm and 50 nm and the microspheres have a surface area between 50 m | 08-15-2013 |
20140099560 | MESOPOROUS METAL OXIDE MICROSPHERE ELECTRODE COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR METHODS OF MAKING - Compositions and methods of making are provided for treated mesoporous metal oxide microspheres electrodes. The compositions comprise (a) microspheres with an average diameter between 200 nanometers (nm) and 10 micrometers (μm); (b) mesopores on the surface and interior of the microspheres, wherein the mesopores have an average diameter between 1 nm and 50 nm and the microspheres have a surface area between 50 m | 04-10-2014 |
20150069307 | MESOPOROUS METAL OXIDE MICROSPHERE ELECTRODE COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR METHODS OF MAKING - Compositions and methods of making are provided for treated mesoporous metal oxide microspheres electrodes. The compositions include microspheres with an average diameter between about 200 nanometers and about 10 micrometers and mesopores on the surface and interior of the microspheres. The methods of making include forming a mesoporous metal oxide microsphere composition and treating the mesoporous metal oxide microspheres by at least annealing in a reducing atmosphere, doping with an aliovalent element, and coating with a coating composition. | 03-12-2015 |
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 |
H. Alex Brown, Franklin, TN US
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20120214832 | ISOFORM SELECTIVE PHOSPHOLIPASE D INHIBITORS - Disclosed are isoform selective Phospholipase D inhibitors. In one aspect, the disclosed compounds can have a structure represented by a formula (I): Also disclosed are methods of making and using the compounds. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising the compounds. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. | 08-23-2012 |
20140163055 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS OF TREATING HIV INFECTION - Disclosed are methods of treating HIV infections comprising, in one aspect, administering compounds that are phospholipase D inhibitors. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. | 06-12-2014 |
20140378524 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AKT INHIBITORS AND/OR PHOSPHOLIPASE D INHIBITORS - Disclosed are methods of treating viral infections or disorders of uncontrolled proliferation comprising, in one aspect, administering compounds that are phospholipase D inhibitors and/or Akt therapeutic agents. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. | 12-25-2014 |
20150025041 | ANTIVIRAL THERAPIES WITH PHOSPHOLIPASE D INHIBITORS - Disclosed are methods of treating viral infections comprising, in one aspect, administering compounds that are phospholipase D inhibitors. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. In accordance with the purpose(s) of the invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, the invention, in one aspect, relates to antiviral therapies. For example, compounds having Phospholipase D activity (e.g., isoform selective Phospholipase D inhibitors) can be useful in antiviral therapies (e.g., influenza treatments). | 01-22-2015 |
James Marshall Brown, Germantown, TN US
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20080302352 | Exhaust Hood and Method of Mounting Same - An exhaust hood ( | 12-11-2008 |
Jeffrey Brown, Knoxville, TN US
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20140033989 | Housebreaking Reward System - A housebreaking reward system. The housebreaking reward system includes a moisture sensitive pad, a moisture detector, a reward dispenser, and an optional handheld transmitter. The moisture sensitive pad is constructed to contain and hold fluids (e.g., urine) deposited by an animal and is laid down at location where it is acceptable for an animal to eliminate. The moisture detector is selectively connectable to sensing elements on the moisture sensitive pad to detect when fluid is deposited. If fluid is detected, the moisture sensitive detector signals the reward dispenser to reward the animal for appropriate elimination. At least a portion the moisture sensitive pad is disposable to facilitate easy cleanup of the appropriate elimination area. After one or more fluid deposits, the moisture detector is disconnected from the sensing elements, and the used moisture sensitive pad is discarded. | 02-06-2014 |
20140033990 | Remotely Activated Reward Dispenser - A remotely activated reward dispenser. The remote dispenser delivers consumable rewards in response to a trigger signal from a remote triggering device. The reward dispenser uses a two stage delivery system to prevent unintentional release of the consumable reward. A vibration stage moves a portion of the consumable reward from a reservoir to a staging platform without crushing the consumable reward. The second stage transfers the consumable reward from the staging platform to an area accessible by the animal. A vibration damping system reduces the noise generated by the reward dispenser. An adjustable transition varies the feed rate for the consumable reward. | 02-06-2014 |
Jimmy E. Brown, Bartlett, TN US
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20140212830 | Light for Oral Anesthesia Injection Syringe - A light for use with an oral anesthesia syringe that is received into a passageway of a barrel of the light. When the syringe is received into a first opening in a proximal end of the barrel's passageway, the needle of the syringe extends through a second opening at the proximal end of the barrel. At least one lamp and preferably a plurality of lamps at the distal end of the barrel illuminate the needle and the interior of a patient's mouth. A battery is included in the light for powering the lamps. The insertion of the syringe into the barrel closes a pair of contacts to cause the battery to power the lamps, or the battery may be removed to remove power from the lamps. | 07-31-2014 |
20140356803 | Light for Oral Anesthesia Injection Syringe - A light for use with an oral anesthesia syringe that is received into a passageway of a barrel of the light. When the syringe is received into a first opening in a proximal end of the barrel's passageway, the needle of the syringe extends through a second opening at the proximal end of the barrel. At least one lamp and preferably a plurality of lamps at the distal end of the barrel illuminate the needle and the interior of a patient's mouth. A battery is included in the light for powering the lamps. The insertion of the syringe into the barrel may a pair of contacts to cause the battery to power the lamps, or the battery may be removed to remove power from the lamps. A disposable integrated syringe and light combination is also described. | 12-04-2014 |
20150147713 | Light for Oral Anesthesia Injection Syringe - A light for use with an oral anesthesia syringe that is received into a passageway of a barrel of the light. When the syringe is received into a first opening in a proximal end of the barrel's passageway, the needle of the syringe extends through a second opening at the proximal end of the barrel. A plurality of lamps at the distal end of the barrel illuminate the needle, the interior of a patient's mouth, and an injection site of the needle. A battery is included in the light for powering the lamps. Power is selectively applied to the lamps. A circuit may disable illumination after about ten minutes of use. | 05-28-2015 |
Joel Brown, Knoxville, TN US
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20160059794 | SYSTEM, ENCLOSURE AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYMENT OF AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT FROM A VEHICLE AS A BASE - A system for deployment of audio and/or visual components from a vehicle as a base, the system comprising a housing configured to be held during transport in the vehicle, a movable lid attached to the housing, one or more arms attached to the housing and configured: (i) to be enclosed within the housing when the lid is closed, and (ii) to mechanically deploy to a position outside of the housing by moving out of the housing when the lid is open. The system may further include one or more speakers mounted on or embedded within the one or more arms, and a processor configured to automatically: (i) open the lid, and (ii) mechanically deploy the one or more arms. | 03-03-2016 |
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 |
Johnny Lamar Brown, Chattanooga, TN US
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20150128377 | VEHICULAR FLOOR MAT - A floor mat for a vehicle includes an adapter plate for engaging the vehicle's mat retaining system, a mat portion, and a fastener for securing the mat portion to the adapter plate. The configuration of the adapter plat allows the mat portion to be transversely, longitudinally, and rotationally aligned and secured to the vehicle's floor despite variations in the arrangements of different vehicles' mat retaining systems. | 05-14-2015 |
20150274052 | VEHICULAR FLOOR MAT SYSTEM - A floor mat for a vehicle includes an adapter plate for engaging the vehicle's mat retaining system, a mat portion, and a fastener for securing the mat portion to the adapter plate. The configuration of the adapter plate allows the mat portion to be transversely, longitudinally, and rotationally aligned and secured to the vehicle's floor despite variations in the arrangements of different vehicles' mat retaining systems. The mat portion may include a plurality of peripheral guidelines to assist the end-user to trim the mat to fit any intended one of a plurality of automobile models. | 10-01-2015 |
Joseph C. Brown, Chattanooga, TN US
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20150284219 | VEHICLE WRECKER WITH IMPROVED CONTROLS - A wrecker-type recovery vehicle for recovering other, disabled vehicles, and a method for doing so, which may use a CAN Bus, and which may employ wrecker controls located a distance from a side surface of the vehicle exterior, Traveler rollers may be used to facilitate longitudinal movement of a travel base assembly supporting the boom, relative to the vehicle frame. | 10-08-2015 |
Kevin L. Brown, Nolensville, TN US
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20130313256 | GREASE CONTAINER - The invention is generally applicable to a container. More specifically, the invention is applicable to a container for the collection, storage and transport of waste and refuse material, such as food grease generated by restaurants, schools, hospitals, grocery stores, hotels and other institutions that generate waste food grease. | 11-28-2013 |
20150041468 | GREASE CONTAINER - The invention is generally applicable to a container. More specifically, the invention is applicable to a container for the collection, storage and transport of waste and refuse material, such as food grease generated by restaurants, schools, hospitals, grocery stores, hotels and other institutions that generate waste food grease. | 02-12-2015 |
Lawrence Stephen Brown, Johnson City, TN US
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20120318255 | Convertible mobile fire pit and cooker assembly - A multi-sided, portable outdoor fireplace convertible to an open grill, a rotisserie assembly, and a smoker assembly, the fireplace includes a carriage assembly with a pair of rotatable wheels and at least one leg member; a base pan assembly for containing a solid fuel heat source affixed to the carriage assembly; and a removable screen assembly residing on top of the base pan assembly. When converted to an open grill, the fireplace further includes a grill bracket removably attachable to the screen assembly. When converted to a smoker, the fireplace, in one embodiment, further includes at least one heat/wind shield attachable to the screen assembly; a smoker adaptor body residing on the screen assembly; an adjustable grate support bracket affixed to the interior of the smoker body and a cover. | 12-20-2012 |
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 |
Nathan A. Brown, Chattanooga, TN US
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20150221401 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO REMOTELY INSPECT PIPING AND PIPING ATTACHMENT WELDS - An apparatus and method to remotely perform automated piping and piping attachment weld inspections. The apparatus has two spaced positioning arms that rotate out from one side of a frame structure and a kicker arm that rotates out from an opposite side of the frame structure at a location between the two positioning arms. The positioning arms and the kicker arm wedge the frame structure between an object to be scanned and an opposing structure. A scanning subassembly supported on the frame structure is configured to pivot and move in an appropriate direction and to pilot a transducer around the surface of the object to be scanned. | 08-06-2015 |
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 |
Richard Quinn Brown, Collierville, TN US
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20120316609 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR SECURING A SPINAL ROD - A surgical instrument for assembling a spinal rod to a plurality of anchoring members includes first and second levers that are pivotally, and optionally removably, connected for rotation about a pivot axis. The first lever has a hollow guide tube forming a first handle section and a first distal end section, with a first longitudinal bore extending therethrough. The second lever has a second handle section, a second distal end section, and an intervening second intermediate section that interconnects the two in offset fashion. The second distal end section has a second longitudinal bore. The longitudinal bores accept bone anchor heads. Pivoting of the levers relative to each other about the pivot axis causes the bone anchors to move toward or away from each other. The first and second bores may be configured to mate with bone screw assemblies having extended tabs. | 12-13-2012 |
20130096635 | EXTENDER COLLAR SYSTEM - A collar for extenders and an extender assembly including a collar is disclosed. The collar is configured to receive extenders and maintain the extenders in a parallel orientation so as to prevent splaying and premature beak-off of the extenders from the spine. Methods of use are disclosed. | 04-18-2013 |
20140277197 | SURGICAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical instrument includes a first member extending between a first end and a second end. A second member extends between a first end and a second end. A third member is connected to the first end of the first member to relatively translate the second ends. The third member includes a part and a locking element engageable with the part. The part is disposable in a first locking orientation, a second locking orientation and a non-locking orientation. Systems and methods of use are disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140336711 | ELONGATED CONNECTING ELEMENTS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES - Apparatus and methods include an elongate connecting element including a body extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and an opposite second end. The connecting element includes a first end portion at its first end and a second end portion at its second end. The connecting element includes a length between the first and second ends sized to extend between and be engaged to first and second anchors engageable to bony portions of the spinal column. The first and second end portions are positioned on opposite sides of the first and second anchors and project outwardly from the body of the connecting element to capture the first and second anchors between the first and second end portions. | 11-13-2014 |
20160038189 | EXTENDER COLLAR SYSTEM - A collar for extenders and an extender assembly including a collar is disclosed. The collar is configured to receive extenders and maintain the extenders in a parallel orientation so as to prevent splaying and premature beak-off of the extenders from the spine. Methods of use are disclosed. | 02-11-2016 |
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 |
20140149277 | 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. | 05-29-2014 |
20160092983 | MICROFINANCE FUNDS AGGREGATION FOR A RETAIL INVESTOR - A computer-implemented system and method supporting aggregation for clients are disclosed. A particular example embodiment includes selecting listings for clients based on profiles; causing display of the listings at the clients; receiving, from at least some of the clients, authorization to aggregate resources; aggregating the authorized resources; and providing the aggregated resources to another party. | 03-31-2016 |
R. Quinn Brown, Collierville, TN US
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20120271355 | ELONGATED CONNECTING ELEMENTS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES - Apparatus and methods include an elongate connecting element including a body extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and an opposite second end. The connecting element includes a first end portion at its first end and a second end portion at its second end. The connecting element includes a length between the first and second ends sized to extend between and be engaged to first and second anchors engageable to bony portions of the spinal column. The first and second end portions are positioned on opposite sides of the first and second anchors and project outwardly from the body of the connecting element to capture the first and second anchors between the first and second end portions. | 10-25-2012 |
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Sam W. Brown, Knoxville, TN US
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20140147376 | HYDROGEN, LITHIUM, AND LITHIUM HYDRIDE PRODUCTION - A method is provided for extracting hydrogen from lithium hydride. The method includes (a) heating lithium hydride to form liquid-phase lithium hydride; (b) extracting hydrogen from the liquid-phase lithium hydride, leaving residual liquid-phase lithium metal; (c) hydriding the residual liquid-phase lithium metal to form refined lithium hydride; and repeating steps (a) and (b) on the refined lithium hydride. | 05-29-2014 |
Stephron D. Brown, Gallatin, TN US
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20120243210 | Multi Purpose Illuminated Helmet Shell - A multiply purpose helmet shell that has more than one light emitting diodes that is embedded in the shell. The helmet shell is designed and constructed in such a way to give visual identification to the wearer. The multiply purpose helmet shell lighting system is powered by battery and other lithium-ion or dry cell batteries that can be mounted within or on the helmet shell; and the lighting system can be turned on and off manually or automatically. | 09-27-2012 |
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 |
20120329112 | 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. | 12-27-2012 |
20130078691 | 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. | 03-28-2013 |
Vincent Stephenson Brown, Nashville, TN US
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20140197648 | Foot-Operated Door Opener - A foot-operated door opener including a base secured to a door and an extension having a top surface and a bottom surface. The foot-operated door is configured such that a door may be pulled open using either the top or bottom of a user's foot or foot covering. | 07-17-2014 |
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 |