Patents by Inventor John Hegarty
John Hegarty 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: 11974668Abstract: A storage assembly is provided with a pair of spaced apart brackets. A pair of hubs is each pivotally connected to one of the pair of spaced apart brackets. A rotary limit is connected to one of the pair of hubs and one of the pair of spaced apart brackets to limit the pair of hubs to a range of rotation relative to the pair of spaced apart brackets. A pair of bars is each connected to the pair of hubs to rotate with the pair of hubs to support and store articles upon the pair of bars.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: LIBERTY HARDWARE MFG. CORP.Inventors: Tara Brown, Robert Douglas Hegarty, James Allen Austin, III, Michael Witt, Jeffrey John Mathison, Margaret Rider, Rose Ford, Ethan Creasman, Gabriel Prero, Patrick William Boehnen
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Publication number: 20200361374Abstract: A vehicle includes an alarm system for producing an alarm signal in response to reversing of the vehicle. The system includes a device including a memory for storing a plurality of selectable discrete digital data signals, each of which when applied to a sounder of the system operates the sounder to produce a sound pattern which is different to the sound patterns produced by the other selectable discrete digital data signals when applied to the sounder. A microprocessor controls the operation of the system. A pseudo-random number generator generates random numbers so that the discrete digital data signals stored in the memory can be randomly selected each time reverse gear is selected in the vehicle. A sensor mounted on the gearbox of the vehicle produces an activation signal on a reverse gear being selected which is read by the microprocessor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2018Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: John HEGARTY, David HEGARTY
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Patent number: 10371148Abstract: An automotive vacuum pump includes a casing defining a cavity, the casing having an inlet and an outlet, wherein the cavity contains a rotor extending through a side of the casing to the exterior thereof and being provided with a coupling arrangement to couple the rotor to a drive member. The vacuum pump is provided with a lubrication conduit for the supply of lubricating fluid to the coupling arrangement from within the vacuum pump.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: WABCO AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITEDInventors: David Heaps, Simon Warner, John Hegarty
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Publication number: 20170254332Abstract: An automotive vacuum pump includes a casing defining a cavity, the casing having an inlet and an outlet, wherein the cavity contains a rotor extending through a side of the casing to the exterior thereof and being provided with a coupling arrangement to couple the rotor to a drive member. The vacuum pump is provided with a lubrication conduit for the supply of lubricating fluid to the coupling arrangement from within the vacuum pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: David Heaps, Simon Warner, John Hegarty
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Patent number: 9683570Abstract: The present invention relates to an automotive vacuum pump 10. The vacuum pump 10 has a casing 12 defining a cavity having an inlet 14 and an outlet 16, wherein the cavity contains a rotor 18 and a vane slidably mounted to the rotor 18. The rotor 18 extends through a side 21 of the casing 12 to the exterior thereof and is provided with a coupling arrangement 26 to couple the rotor 18 to a drive member. The vacuum pump 10 is provided with a lubrication conduit 50, 56, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74 for the supply of lubricating fluid to the coupling arrangement 26, the conduit 50, 56, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74 including a portion 70, 72, 74 which extends through the rotor 18 and the coupling arrangement 26.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2012Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Wabco Automotive UK LimitedInventors: David Heaps, Simon Warner, John Hegarty
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Publication number: 20140334960Abstract: The present invention relates to an automotive vacuum pump 10. The vacuum pump 10 has a casing 12 defining a cavity having an inlet 14 and an outlet 16, wherein the cavity contains a rotor 18 and a vane slidably mounted to the rotor 18. The rotor 18 extends through a side 21 of the casing 12 to the exterior thereof and is provided with a coupling arrangement 26 to couple the rotor 18 to a drive member. The vacuum pump 10 is provided with a lubrication conduit 50, 56, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74 for the supply of lubricating fluid to the coupling arrangement 26, the conduit 50, 56, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74 including a portion 70, 72, 74 which extends through the rotor 18 and the coupling arrangement 26.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: WABCO AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITEDInventors: David Heaps, Simon Warner, John Hegarty
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Patent number: 8651833Abstract: The present invention provides a combined gas and liquid pump (46) for an internal combustion engine (10). The pump (46) includes a casing (58) having a cavity (60) containing a rotor (62) and a vane (64) slidably mounted to the rotor (62), wherein the cavity (60) is provided with an inlet (50) connectable to a gas source, a further inlet (48) connectable to a liquid source which is separate to the gas source, and an outlet (56). The rotor (62) and vane (64) are movable to draw liquid and gas into the cavity (60) through the respective inlets (50,48) and to move said liquid and gas out of the cavity (60) through the outlet (56). The inlets (50,48) are arranged through the casing (58) such that fluid is drawn first through one of the inlets and then through the other of the inlets before being discharged through the outlet (56).Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2007Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Wabco Automotive UK LimitedInventors: David Heaps, John Hegarty
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Patent number: 8628317Abstract: A vacuum pump (10) suitable for mounting at a lower region of an engine such as in the oil sump of an engine. The vacuum pump (10) includes a casing (12) having a cavity (14) containing a movable member (18), wherein the cavity (14) is provided with an inlet (32) and an outlet (34) and the movable member (18) is movable to draw fluid into the cavity (14) through the inlet (32) and out of the cavity (14) through the outlet (34) so as to induce a reduction in pressure at the inlet. The vacuum pump (10) is further provided with an oil feed conduit (84) to supply oil to the cavity (14), the oil feed conduit (84) being provided with a valve (86) to prevent the flow of oil to the cavity (14) during periods when the pump is not operating.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2007Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Wabco Automotive UK LimitedInventors: David Heaps, John Hegarty
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Publication number: 20100239440Abstract: The present invention provides a vacuum pump (10) suitable for mounting at a lower region of an engine such as in the oil sump of an engine. The vacuum pump (10) includes a casing (12) having a cavity (14) containing a movable member (18), wherein the cavity (14) is provided with an inlet (32) and an outlet (34) and the movable member (18) is movable to draw fluid into the cavity (14) through the inlet (32) and out of the cavity (14) through the outlet (34) so as to induce a reduction in pressure at the inlet. The vacuum pump (10) is further provided with an oil feed conduit (84) to supply oil to the cavity (14), the oil feed conduit (84) being provided with a valve (86) to prevent the flow of oil to the cavity (14) during periods when the pump is not operating.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2007Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: David Heaps, John Hegarty
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Publication number: 20100000207Abstract: The present invention provides a combined gas and liquid pump (46) for an internal combustion engine (10). The pump (46) includes a casing (58) having a cavity (60) containing a rotor (62) and a vane (64) slidably mounted to the rotor (62), wherein the cavity (60) is provided with an inlet (50) connectable to a gas source, a further inlet (48) connectable to a liquid source which is separate to the gas source, and an outlet (56). The rotor (62) and vane (64) are movable to draw liquid and gas into the cavity (60) through the respective inlets (50,48) and to move said liquid and gas out of the cavity (60) through the outlet (56). The inlets (50,48) are arranged through the casing (58) such that fluid is drawn first through one of the inlets and then through the other of the inlets before being discharged through the outlet (56).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventors: David Heaps, John Hegarty
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Patent number: 7557368Abstract: A semiconductor photodetector (1) for detecting short duration laser light pulses of predetermined wavelength in a light signal (2) comprises a micro-resonator (3) of vertical Fabry-Perot construction having a Bragg mirror pair, namely, a front mirror (5) and a rear mirror (6) with an active region (8) located between the front and rear mirrors (5,6). An N-type substrate (11) supports the rear mirror (6). The light signal (2) is directed into the active region (8) through the front mirror (5) while a pump beam (17) is directed into the active region (8) at an end (18) thereof. The spacing between the front and rear mirrors (5,6) is such as to cause light of the predetermined wavelength to resonate between the mirrors (5,6).Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2003Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: The Provost, Fellows and Scholars of the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth Near DublinInventors: John Hegarty, Liam Paul Barry, Herve Armel Francois Folliot, James Christopher O'Gorman
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Publication number: 20080011630Abstract: A CD case (1) has a drawer (3) which slides into and out of a housing (2) having hinged top and bottom parts. A drawer handle (10) has a cover wall (11) covering a front opening in the housing, and exposing a large surface (15) for a label. A finger grip (12) is formed from an integral web of material extending forwardly, and terminating in a downward lip (13). A disc retainer (19) has four resilient tabs (40) for gripping without use of an overhang lip. Movement of a CD is guided by a guide (41) which centres the CD and ensures uniform force applied by the tabs (40).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2005Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: DUALBOX LIMITEDInventors: John Hegarty, Brendan Farrell
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Patent number: 7048116Abstract: A CD case has a drawer which may be pulled out by a handle for access to a CD. The drawer can be easily inserted during production, and multiple drawers can be stacked in stable manner. A front wall engages in a groove in a drawer stacked on top of it to provide stability. A CD is retained in a seat by a retainer having opposed gripping retainer elements. A CD is released by a user pressing a button, causing arm branches to pull together because of configuration of a resilient anchorage.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2003Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Dualbox LimitedInventors: John Hegarty, Dominic Southgate
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Publication number: 20050121950Abstract: A DVD disc is held in a seat (4) of a casing's back cover (2) by a central retainer (6). Four barriers (7), two on each of opposed sides, are integrally moulded in the cover (2) and face upwardly towards the seat (4). When the front cover (3) is closed the barriers (7) press against it, closing the gap between the covers. If a thief tries to slip a disc out of the casing, movement is blocked by the barriers (7). Another barrier (201) is connected to the retainer (205) and can only be removed by breaking it. This also provides a tamper-evident seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2004Publication date: June 9, 2005Inventors: John Hegarty, Brendan Farrell, Katharina Pfutzner, Dominic Southgate
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Patent number: D767992Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Aqua Storage Retainers LimitedInventor: John Hegarty
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Patent number: D769123Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Aqua Storage Retainers LimitedInventor: John Hegarty
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Patent number: D781155Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2015Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Aqua Storage Retainers LimitedInventor: John Hegarty
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Patent number: D817769Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2017Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Aqua Storage Retainers LimitedInventor: John Hegarty
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Patent number: D915210Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: AQUA STORAGE RETAINERS LIMITEDInventor: John Hegarty
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Patent number: D915893Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: AQUA STORAGE RETAINERS LIMITEDInventor: John Hegarty