MICHAEL BROWN, LMT
Massage Therapy at Sanctuary Blvd, Mandeville, LA

7705777, Apr 27, 2010

Nov 22, 2006

11/562716

Robert E. Rouquette - Kenner LA, US
Gary A. Naden - Mandeville LA, US
Marc L. Read - Mandeville LA, US
Gordon J. Boudreaux - Arabi LA, US
Michael R. Brown - Mandeville LA, US

M&FC Holding, LLC - Pittsburgh PA

G01S 1/00, H04B 7/185

34235712, 34235706, 34235715

A mobile multifrequency transmitter includes a self-locator, a frequency selector, and a communication unit. The self-locator is configured to determine a current self location without transmitting an outgoing signal, and to provide the self location to the multifrequency transmitter. The frequency selector is configured to select a usable frequency based on the current self location. The communication unit is configured to transmit on said selected usable frequency. A mobile communication method includes the steps of obtaining a current self location from a self-locator without transmitting an outgoing signal, looking up in a database an allowable frequency band corresponding to the current self location, and transmitting on the allowable frequency band. Thus, the mobile multi-frequency transmitter is capable of handling an automatic frequency switchover without the need for higher level cellular direction.

8374228, Feb 12, 2013

Dec 19, 2008

12/340272

Robert E. Rouquette - Kenner LA, US
Gary A. Naden - Mandeville LA, US
Marc L. Reed - Mandeville LA, US
Gordon J. Boudreaux - Arabi LA, US
Michael R. Brown - Mandeville LA, US

M&FC Holding, LLC - Pittsburg PA

H04B 17/00, H04W 24/00

375224, 4554566

A remote endpoint monitor device includes a remote endpoint device including a meter, a position locator, a frequency selector, and a communication unit. The meter is configured to measure a service parameter to provide a measured service parameter value. The position locator is configured to determine a position of the remote endpoint device. The frequency selector is configured to select a transmission frequency device based on the determined position. The transmitter is configured to transmit service information data including the service parameter value at the transmission frequency selected by the frequency selector. A method of a remote endpoint monitor device includes measuring a service parameter, determining a position of the remote endpoint device, selecting a transmission frequency of the remote end point device, and transmitting service information data at the transmission frequency. Thus, the remote endpoint monitor device is capable of handling an automatic frequency switchover without direction provided externally.

2004013, Jul 8, 2004

Sep 16, 2003

10/662530

H. Sanderford - New Orleans LA, US
Robert Rouquette - Kenner LA, US
Gary Naden - Mandeville LA, US
Marc Reed - Mandeville LA, US
Gordon Boudreaux - Arabi LA, US
Michael Brown - Mandeville LA, US

ADVANCED METERING DATA COMM. SYSTEMS, L.L.C. - NEW ORLEANS LA

H04L005/12, H04L023/02

375/261000

A cellular wireless packet data communication system containing transmit-only endpoint devices which transmit to receive-only base stations. The system is configured to allow for large area coverage (e.g., a metropolitan area) with far fewer number base stations than are required with conventional two-way cellular systems. The base station coverage areas are configured to overlap, allowing for reception of packets at multiple base stations. A data concentrator resolves redundantly received messages. The network is configurable as a WAN, a LAN, or a combination of the two. Novel modulation techniques (e.g., a 16QAM submodulation together with a 7FSK modulation) are used such that low cost components can be used in the transmitters and receivers while achieving outstanding probability of success performance. The endpoint devices are battery operated and accordingly, are designed for low power consumption and multi-year battery life. The system is used in a variety of applications including remote monitoring and mobile communications.

2014007, Mar 20, 2014

Sep 19, 2012

13/622857

Jared Rude - Raleigh NC, US
Andrew Dudding - Cary NC, US
Michael Brown - Mandeville LA, US

Sensus USA Inc. - Raleigh NC

G01R 31/04

324538

A method and apparatus that monitors and controls the operation of an electricity meter and prevents a failure of and/or damage to the electricity meter. A potential failure condition of an electrical connection between an electricity meter and a meter socket in an electrical line that provides power from a power supply to an electrical load through the electricity meter, is detected. A correction time may be determined based on a temperature in the vicinity of the electrical connection and a current through the electrical connection. The correction time indicates an amount of time that is available before a predicted failure of the electrical connection will occur. The method determines whether the electricity meter is in an imminent failure condition based on the correction time or the information used to detect the potential failure condition of the electrical connection. The method may provide either, or both, notification of the imminent failure condition and disconnection of power to the electrical load by operating a disconnection switch within the electricity meter when it is determined the electricity meter is in the imminent failure condition.

2013019, Aug 1, 2013

Jan 14, 2013

13/740806

Sensus USA, Inc. - Raleigh NC, US
Robert E. Rouquette - Kenner LA, US
Gary A. Naden - Mandeville LA, US
Marc L. Reed - Mandeville LA, US
Gordon J. Boudreaux - Arabi LA, US
Michael R. Brown - Mandeville LA, US

Sensus USA, Inc. - Raleigh NC

H04W 72/04, H03B 21/00, H04W 36/08

370329, 327106

A phase-locked loop frequency synthesizer includes an L-state pulse width modulator configured to receive a reference frequency signal and at least one entry from a frequency table, and to output at least one N/N+1 modulus signals corresponding to the at least one entry from the frequency table. The synthesizer includes a divide by N/N+1 controllable modulus divider configured to receive the at least one N/N+1 modulus signals and to divide the output frequency signal by the at least one N/N+1 modulus signals to generate a second reference frequency signal. The synthesizer includes a phase frequency detector configured to receive the reference frequency signal and the second reference frequency signal and to generate an error signal. The synthesizer also includes a filter network configured to receive the error signal and to output a voltage; and a voltage controlled oscillator configured to receive the voltage and to generate the output frequency signal.

2010028, Nov 11, 2010

May 8, 2009

12/437596

Michael R. Brown - Mandeville LA, US
Oliver Burstall - Catworth, GB
Andrew Dames - Cambridge, GB

M&FC HOLDING, LLC - Raleigh NC

H01H 9/00

335183

A magnetic latching actuator operable to control the movement of at least a first contact and second contact between a closed position in which the contacts physically engage each other and an open position in which the contacts are spaced from each other. The magnetic latching actuator includes first and second stationary permanent magnets oriented such that the first magnetic field created by the first magnet and the second magnetic field created by the second magnet are in opposite directions. An actuation coil surrounds both the first and second magnets. Current is supplied to the actuation coil in a first direction to create a first magnetic field or a second direction to create a second actuation magnetic field opposite the first actuation magnetic field. A yoke is movable relative to the first and second magnets to cause the first and second contacts to move between the open and closed positions.

2010028, Nov 11, 2010

May 8, 2009

12/437594

Michael R. Brown - Mandeville LA, US
Oliver Burstall - Catworth, GB
Alan Syrop - Royston, GB

M&FC HOLDING, LLC - Raleigh NC

H01H 1/06

200271

At least one electrical contactor is provided that includes a fixed contact and a movable contact. The fixed contact includes a center leg and first and second arms that extend in opposite directions from the center leg. The movable contact associated with each fixed contact includes first and second blades positioned on opposite sides of the center leg. The first and second blades extend parallel to the center leg of the fixed contact such that when current flows through the electrical contactor, the current flow creates a force to push the first and second blades into the first and second arms of the fixed contact. The electrical contactor includes an actuating arrangement having a pair of cam members. The movement of the cam members causes pegs on each of the first and second blades to travel within the cam channel, thus opening and closing the contactor arrangement.