Patents by Inventor Rich Thrush
Rich Thrush 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: 10143767Abstract: An appliance for delivering agent. The agent-delivery appliance includes an agent-releasing mechanism, an air-moving device that generates a flow of air moving from upstream to downstream, and at least one filter. The agent-releasing mechanism includes a chamber configured to release agent into the flow of air generated by the air-moving device. The chamber includes multiple openings, one of which is configured to provide air loaded with agent from the chamber to a first location within the flow of air generated by the air-moving device. At least one filter is located upstream from the first location within the flow of air generated by the air-moving device.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2014Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Helen of Troy LimitedInventors: John Franks, Rich Thrush
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Patent number: 9804035Abstract: A thermometer has temperature sensing tip, a processor taking temperature readings and determining a sensed temperature reading of the living being from the temperature sensing tip. The thermometer also includes a display and a backlight for lighting the display. The backlight is activated upon a command from the processor and the processor determines whether to activate the backlight based upon the temperature readings. The method embodiment can includes the steps of using the processor to monitor a temperature change indicated by a temperature sensing element. The processor then detects a temperature decrease and activates a first color light emitting element to backlight a display if the temperature decrease exceeds or equals a predetermined threshold. The thermometer is operable in one of a plurality of selectable operating modes, and the predetermined threshold is dependent upon the selected operating mode. For example, operating modes may depend on patient age range or measurement location.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Helen of Troy LimitedInventors: Aleksan Yildizyan, Rich Thrush, Kelly M. White, Amanda Jane Wilson, Ali Cem Yildirim, Richard McDuffie
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Patent number: 9645013Abstract: At least one indicator light is located on the body or probe sections of a thermometer to indicate to the user that adjustments should be made to the timing or probe cover positioning of the thermometer. Additionally or alternatively the thermometer retains and displays information from previous uses, and in particular displays information pertaining to how long ago the last temperature measure was taken. Additionally, the thermometer may include additional buttons which can function to toggle the display to provide various types of information to the user, or toggle between thermometer usage modes, icon display, and LED color, among others. In another aspect, an internal body section with an access door provides access to a button allowing the user to toggle the interface of the thermometer, such as whether the temperature output is in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Centigrade.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Helen of Troy LimitedInventor: Rich Thrush
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Patent number: 9459158Abstract: The invention includes a thermometer with a backlight and a method for lighting the backlight. The thermometer has temperature sensing tip, a processor taking temperature readings and determining a sensed temperature reading of the living being from the temperature sensing tip. The thermometer also includes a display and a backlight for lighting the display. The backlight is activated upon a command from the processor and the processor determines whether to activate the backlight based upon the temperature readings. The method embodiment can includes the steps of using the processor to monitor a temperature change indicated by a temperature sensing element. The processor then detects a temperature decrease and activates a first color light emitting element to backlight a display if the temperature decrease exceeds or equals a predetermined threshold. The thermometer is operable in one of a plurality of selectable operating modes, and the predetermined threshold is dependent upon the selected operating mode.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2010Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Helen of Troy LimitedInventors: Aleksan Yildizyan, Rich Thrush, Kelly White, Amanda Jane Wilson, Ali Cem Yildirim, Richard McDuffie
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Publication number: 20160282201Abstract: A thermometer has temperature sensing tip, a processor taking temperature readings and determining a sensed temperature reading of the living being from the temperature sensing tip. The thermometer also includes a display and a backlight for lighting the display. The backlight is activated upon a command from the processor and the processor determines whether to activate the backlight based upon the temperature readings. The method embodiment can includes the steps of using the processor to monitor a temperature change indicated by a temperature sensing element. The processor then detects a temperature decrease and activates a first color light emitting element to backlight a display if the temperature decrease exceeds or equals a predetermined threshold. The thermometer is operable in one of a plurality of selectable operating modes, and the predetermined threshold is dependent upon the selected operating mode. For example, operating modes may depend on patient age range or measurement location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Aleksan Yildizyan, Rich Thrush, Kelly M. White, Amanda Jane Wilson, Ali Cem Yildirim, Richard McDuffie
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Patent number: 9366266Abstract: A reconfigurable grille for use in association with an axial fan, and a fan assembly including the reconfigurable grille. The reconfigurable grille includes a central hub, an outer rim, and a plurality of vanes each extending from the central hub to the outer rim. The plurality of vanes are configured to switch between at least a first configuration and a second configuration, for example, by a rotation of the central hub relative to the outer rim. The grille can further include a control element to switch the vanes between different configurations.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Helen of Troy LimitedInventors: Rich Thrush, William Fiebel, Adam Sanchez, Christopher S. Kanel
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Patent number: 9366581Abstract: A thermometer has temperature sensing tip, a processor taking temperature readings and determining a sensed temperature reading of the living being from the temperature sensing tip. The thermometer also includes a display and a backlight for lighting the display. The backlight is activated upon a command from the processor and the processor determines whether to activate the backlight based upon the temperature readings. The method embodiment can includes the steps of using the processor to monitor a temperature change indicated by a temperature sensing element. The processor then detects a temperature decrease and activates a first color light emitting element to backlight a display if the temperature decrease exceeds or equals a predetermined threshold. The thermometer is operable in one of a plurality of selectable operating modes, and the predetermined threshold is dependent upon the selected operating mode. For example, operating modes may depend on patient age range or measurement location.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Helen of Troy LimitedInventors: Aleksan Yildizyan, Rich Thrush, Kelly M. White, Amanda Jane Wilson, Ali Cem Yildirim, Richard McDuffie
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Publication number: 20140369896Abstract: An appliance for delivering agent. The agent-delivery appliance includes an agent-releasing mechanism, an air-moving device that generates a flow of air moving from upstream to downstream, and at least one filter. The agent-releasing mechanism includes a chamber configured to release agent into the flow of air generated by the air-moving device. The chamber includes multiple openings, one of which is configured to provide air loaded with agent from the chamber to a first location within the flow of air generated by the air-moving device. At least one filter is located upstream from the first location within the flow of air generated by the air-moving device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: JOHN FRANKS, Rich Thrush
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Publication number: 20140269832Abstract: At least one indicator light is located on the body or probe sections of a thermometer to indicate to the user that adjustments should be made to the timing or probe cover positioning of the thermometer. Additionally or alternatively the thermometer retains and displays information from previous uses, and in particular displays information pertaining to how long ago the last temperature measure was taken. Additionally, the thermometer may include additional buttons which can function to toggle the display to provide various types of information to the user, or toggle between thermometer usage modes, icon display, and LED color, among others. In another aspect, an internal body section with an access door provides access to a button allowing the user to toggle the interface of the thermometer, such as whether the temperature output is in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Centigrade.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Helen of Troy LimitedInventor: Rich Thrush
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Publication number: 20140271289Abstract: A reconfigurable grille for use in association with an axial fan, and a fan assembly including the reconfigurable grille. The reconfigurable grille includes a central hub, an outer rim, and a plurality of vanes each extending from the central hub to the outer rim. The plurality of vanes are configured to switch between at least a first configuration and a second configuration, for example, by a rotation of the central hub relative to the outer rim. The grille can further include a control element to switch the vanes between different configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Kaz USA, Inc.Inventors: Rich Thrush, William Fiebel, Adam Sanchez, Christopher S. Kanel
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Publication number: 20130275076Abstract: A thermometer has temperature sensing tip, a processor taking temperature readings and determining a sensed temperature reading of the living being from the temperature sensing tip. The thermometer also includes a display and a backlight for lighting the display. The backlight is activated upon a command from the processor and the processor determines whether to activate the backlight based upon the temperature readings. The method embodiment can includes the steps of using the processor to monitor a temperature change indicated by a temperature sensing element. The processor then detects a temperature decrease and activates a first color light emitting element to backlight a display if the temperature decrease exceeds or equals a predetermined threshold. The thermometer is operable in one of a plurality of selectable operating modes, and the predetermined threshold is dependent upon the selected operating mode. For example, operating modes may depend on patient age range or measurement location.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Aleksan Yildizyan, Rich Thrush, Kelly M. White, Amanda Jane Wilson, Ali Cem Yildirim, Richard McDuffie
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Patent number: D664053Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Kaz USA, Inc.Inventors: Paul Lacotta, Dio Climaco Cavero, Rich Thrush
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Patent number: D666111Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Kaz USA Inc.Inventors: Paul Lacotta, Dio Climaco Cavero, Rich Thrush
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Patent number: D675114Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Kaz USA, Inc.Inventors: Paul Lacotta, Dio Climaco Cavero, Rich Thrush
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Patent number: D675115Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Kaz USA, Inc.Inventors: Paul Lacotta, Dio Climaco Cavero, Rich Thrush
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Patent number: D675116Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Kaz USA, Inc.Inventors: Paul Lacotta, Dio Climaco Cavero, Rich Thrush
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Patent number: D675157Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2012Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Kaz USA, Inc.Inventors: Paul Lacotta, Dio Climaco Cavero, Rich Thrush
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Patent number: D676770Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Kaz USA, Inc.Inventors: Paul Lacotta, Dio Climaco Cavero, Rich Thrush
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Patent number: D689382Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2012Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Kaz USA, Inc.Inventors: Zoey Juhng, Rich Thrush, Adam Sanchez, Paul Lacotta, Tom Dooley, Joowhi Rhi
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Patent number: D693247Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Kaz USA, Inc.Inventors: Leslie Juhng, Rich Thrush, Adam Sanchez, Paul Lacotta, Joowhi Rhi, Tom Dooley