Patents by Inventor Richard J. Hayes

Richard J. Hayes 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).

  • Portable wet sand blaster
    Patent number: 11911874
    Abstract: A portable wet sand blasting device or a portable wet sand blaster with a specially designed and shaped hand truck tank with an inclined side, wheels, axle, base feet, and a handle to allow the heavy device to be more easily moved from job to job. The specially designed and shaped hand truck tank includes a special pump and special internal plumbing and mixing outputs that provide optimum water and abrasive slurry mixing wherein sufficient slurry mixing is required for the effective use of a wet sand blasting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Inventors: Richard J. Hayes, Laura L. Machado
  • PORTABLE WET SAND BLASTER
    Publication number: 20230035722
    Abstract: A portable wet sand blasting device or a portable wet sand blaster with a specially designed and shaped hand truck tank with an inclined side, wheels, axle, base feet, and a handle to allow the heavy device to be more easily moved from job to job. The specially designed and shaped hand truck tank includes a special pump and special internal plumbing and mixing outputs that provide optimum water and abrasive slurry mixing wherein sufficient slurry mixing is required for the effective use of a wet sand blasting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Richard J. Hayes, Laura L. Machado
  • TOWEL HOLDER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20100116955
    Abstract: The present invention includes a flexible device incorporating a magnet, and the method of manufacturing the device, wherein said device is used for holding an exercise towel against the metallic surfaces of fitness machines to promote the hygienic use of fitness towels. The device comprises an elongate strap having opposed and first and second end portions. An opening is provided in the first end portion for receiving a towel and a magnet is embedded within the second end portion for attaching the metallic surface of fitness machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Richard J. Hayes, Douglas A. Hayes
  • Explosively actuated thermal opening switch
    Patent number: 5360999
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for controlling the switching characteristics of an explosively actuated switch. The switch comprises a conductor that is only partially severed by explosive forces. A bridge region, the conductive portion of the conductor remaining after the explosion, is then severed by thermal breakdown. Variations in the bridge region enable a user to vary the switching characteristics of the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Jim L. Upshaw, Jonathan J. Hahne, Richard J. Hayes, Raymond C. Zowarka, Jr., John P. Kajs, Robert L. Sledge, II
  • Gun liner repair apparatus
    Patent number: H1433
    Abstract: A gun liner repair apparatus and process for repairing a gun liner without isassembly of the gun or the liner. This apparatus includes a grinding unit for grinding away a damaged area of a liner and includes a potting unit for depositing new liner material on the damaged area of the liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Elvin G. Estes, Jon Hahne, Richard J. Hayes, Robert Hussion