Patents by Inventor James R. McHugh
James R. McHugh has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8680442Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide an electrical outlet including a power output adapted to provide electricity to an electrically coupled device, a switch adapted to activate and deactivate the power output, a temperature sensor adapted to detect a temperature, and a control unit in communication with the switch and the temperature sensor. The control unit is adapted to control the power output using the switch based at least in part on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Allied Precision Industries Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley, James R. McHugh
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Patent number: 8478118Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a deicer system for heating water within a fluid receptacle to prevent ice from forming including a main body configured to be positioned within the fluid receptacle, a heating element adapted to heat the water, a temperature sensor adapted to detect a temperature, and a control unit in communication with the heating element and the temperature sensor. The heating element is supported by the main body. The temperature sensor is thermally connected to the heating element. The control unit is adapted to determine a temperature of the water based at least in part on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor. The control unit is adapted to control the heating element based at least in part on the determined temperature of the water.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley, James R. McHugh
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Publication number: 20110176791Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a deicer system for heating water within a fluid receptacle to prevent ice from forming, the system including a main body configured to be positioned within the fluid receptacle, a heating element adapted to heat the water, a temperature sensor adapted to detect a temperature of the water, a switch adapted to activate and deactivate the heating element, and a control unit in communication with the heating element, the temperature sensor, and the switch. The heating element is supported by the main body. The control unit is adapted to control the heating element using the switch based at least in part on a temperature detected by the temperature sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley, James R. McHugh
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Publication number: 20110142430Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a deicer system for heating water within a fluid receptacle to prevent ice from forming including a main body configured to be positioned within the fluid receptacle, a heating element adapted to heat the water, a temperature sensor adapted to detect a temperature, and a control unit in communication with the heating element and the temperature sensor. The heating element is supported by the main body. The temperature sensor is thermally connected to the heating element. The control unit is adapted to determine a temperature of the water based at least in part on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor. The control unit is adapted to control the heating element based at least in part on the determined temperature of the water.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2011Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley, James R. McHugh
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Patent number: 7941040Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a deicer system for heating water within a fluid receptacle to prevent ice from forming, the system including a main body configured to be positioned within the fluid receptacle, a heating element adapted to heat the water, a temperature sensor adapted to detect a temperature of the water, a switch adapted to activate and deactivate the heating element, and a control unit in communication with the heating element, the temperature sensor, and the switch. The heating element is supported by the main body. The control unit is adapted to control the heating element using the switch based at least in part on a temperature detected by the temperature sensor.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2010Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley, James R. McHugh
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Patent number: 7917019Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a deicer system for heating water within a fluid receptacle to prevent ice from forming including a main body configured to be positioned within the fluid receptacle, a heating element adapted to heat the water, a temperature sensor adapted to detect a temperature, and a control unit in communication with the heating element and the temperature sensor. The heating element is supported by the main body. The temperature sensor is thermally connected to the heating element. The control unit is adapted to determine a temperature of the water based at least in part on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor. The control unit is adapted to control the heating element based at least in part on the determined temperature of the water.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley, James R. McHugh
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Patent number: 7819084Abstract: A water agitation system for use with a water retention structure, such as a bird bath or livestock water trough, includes a motor operatively connected to a drive shaft, and a blade assembly extending outwardly from the drive shaft. The motor is operable to rotate the blade assembly in order to impart motion to water retained within the water retention structure. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an audio source may be provided, including a sound board and speaker.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2005Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley, Donald B. Owen, Joe Blahnik, James R. McHugh
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Publication number: 20100116815Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a deicer system for heating water within a fluid receptacle to prevent ice from forming, the system including a main body configured to be positioned within the fluid receptacle, a heating element adapted to heat the water, a temperature sensor adapted to detect a temperature of the water, a switch adapted to activate and deactivate the heating element, and a control unit in communication with the heating element, the temperature sensor, and the switch. The heating element is supported by the main body. The control unit is adapted to control the heating element using the switch based at least in part on a temperature detected by the temperature sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2010Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley, James R. McHugh
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Patent number: 7680400Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a deicer system for heating water within a fluid receptacle to prevent ice from forming, the system including a main body configured to be positioned within the fluid receptacle, a heating element adapted to heat the water, a temperature sensor adapted to detect a temperature of the water, a switch adapted to activate and deactivate the heating element, and a control unit in communication with the heating element, the temperature sensor, and the switch. The heating element is supported by the main body. The control unit is adapted to control the heating element using the switch based at least in part on a temperature detected by the temperature sensor.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley, James R. McHugh
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Patent number: 7285760Abstract: A bucket including a bottom section and a side wall extending upwardly therefrom to define an interior region. The bottom section has a compartment located therein. The bottom section further includes a door that may be moved between a first position that allows access to the compartment and a second position that closes the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2005Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley, James R. McHugh
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Patent number: 7117905Abstract: An automatic liquid filling system including a liquid supply, a liquid-retaining structure, and a filling apparatus in fluid communication with the liquid supply and the liquid-retaining structure. The filling apparatus is configured to automatically supply liquid to the liquid-retaining structure when the liquid recedes below a low level that is based on a position of the filling apparatus in relation to the liquid-retaining structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2005Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley, James R. McHugh