Michael P Brooks

US Patent:

6552283, Apr 22, 2003

Filed:

Jan 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/769161

Inventors:

Carlos Cabrera - Miami FL 33166
Michael Brooks - Mims FL 32754

International Classification:

H01H 3602

US Classification:

200 819M, 200 84 C

Abstract:

A flow switch for use in tankless water heaters. The present invention is an activation flow switch for tankless water heaters. More specifically, the flow switch is comprised of polypropylene balls through which is inserted a magnet. The balls have a specific gravity less than water and are therefore buoyant. When flow through the water pipe commences, the flow switch raises in the flow switch cylinder thereby bringing the magnet into operative connection with a relay switch. The relay switch, once activated, signals to the water heater that hot water is required which in turn activates the heating elements of the water heater. Once the flow in the pipe subsides, the flow switch returns to its inactive position, thereby deactivating the water heater.

US Patent:

20230024863, Jan 26, 2023

Filed:

Apr 22, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/660252

Inventors:

- Arlington TN, US
Kristen F. Mountjoy - Allendale NJ, US
Michael L. Brooks - Brighton TN, US
Jacob H. Carroll - Oakland TN, US

Assignee:

MicroPort Orthopedics Holdings Inc. - Arlington TN

International Classification:

A61F 2/38

Abstract:

Assemblies, systems, kits, and methods related to an endoprosthetic rotating hinge assembly. The exemplary embodiments disclosed herein can comprise a preassembled rotating hinge subassembly having a hingedly rotating femur box configured to be mechanically engaged to a femoral component via a femur fastening mechanism, the femur fastening mechanism being non-axially aligned with a tibial axis of rotation when the knee is in flexion or extension.