Patents Assigned to M & K Hutchison Investments, LP
  • Patent number: 8466962
    Abstract: An apparatus for integrating sensors with a traffic signal. A camera is operably disposed within a housing. The housing is attached to an object such that the camera can observe traffic flowing past a traffic signal. A visor is attached to the housing such that an optical aperture of the camera is covered by the visor, wherein the visor comprises a roof having an angle that slopes, relative to the housing, towards the optical aperture, wherein the visor further comprises a floor connected to the roof, and wherein the floor extends outwardly from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: M&K Hutchison Investments, LP
    Inventor: Michael Cole Hutchison
  • Patent number: 7642928
    Abstract: A traffic signal including a housing, a light source disposed within the housing, and a door operably attached to the housing. The door is configured such that photons generated by the light source may be sensed outside the housing. The traffic signal also includes a sensor attached to one of the door and the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: M&K Hutchison Investments, LP
    Inventor: Michael Cole Hutchison
  • Patent number: 7327281
    Abstract: A traffic signal with integrated sensors. The present invention provides an apparatus for integrating sensors with a traffic signal. A signal case has a housing and a light source placed within the housing. A door attached to the housing is configured such that photons generated by the light may be sensed outside the housing. A tab is attached to the door. A sensor is attached to the tab. The housing or the door is adapted to allow the sensor to sense a parameter originating from outside the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: M & K Hutchison Investments, LP
    Inventor: Michael Cole Hutchison
  • Publication number: 20070052553
    Abstract: A traffic signal with integrated sensors. The present invention provides an apparatus for integrating sensors with a traffic signal. A signal case has a housing and a light source placed within the housing. A door attached to the housing is configured such that photons generated by the light may be sensed outside the housing. A tab is attached to the door. A sensor is attached to the tab. The housing or the door is adapted to allow the sensor to sense a parameter originating from outside the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: M&K Hutchison Investments, LP
    Inventor: Michael Hutchison