Patents by Inventor David Lauren Wheaton
David Lauren Wheaton 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: 10228393Abstract: A multifunction testing and measuring device having a probe body with an elongated portion extending outward from a rearward main body portion to a hook-shaped forward end, the hook-shaped end useful for isolating a conductor under test, a slide closure member adapted to slide longitudinally forward from a rearward open position to a forward closed position, the closed position useful to capture the conductor under test within a space encircled by the combination of the hook-shaped end, the closed slide closure member, and the rearward main body, with the space encircled including a current sensing zone, and having test leads integral to and stowable on the main body. The multi tester comprises circuitry adapted for detecting a magnetic flux generated by an electric current passing through the conductor under test positioned within the current sensing zone, for sensing current and inrush current, as well as selectably measuring voltage, continuity, and resistance between the test leads.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Kane USA, Inc.Inventors: Sean Patrick Tierney, David Lauren Wheaton, Michael John Kane
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Publication number: 20180038893Abstract: A multifunction testing and measuring device having a probe body with an elongated portion extending outward from a rearward main body portion to a hook-shaped forward end, the hook-shaped end useful for isolating a conductor under test, a slide closure member adapted to slide longitudinally forward from a rearward open position to a forward closed position, the closed position useful to capture the conductor under test within a space encircled by the combination of the hook-shaped end, the closed slide closure member, and the rearward main body, with the space encircled including a current sensing zone, and having test leads integral to and stowable on the main body. The multi tester comprises circuitry adapted for detecting a magnetic flux generated by an electric current passing through the conductor under test positioned within the current sensing zone, for sensing current and inrush current, as well as selectably measuring voltage, continuity, and resistance between the test leads.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: Universal Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Sean Patrick Tierney, David Lauren Wheaton, Michael John Kane
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Patent number: 9791479Abstract: A current measuring device having a probe body with an elongated portion extending outward from a rearward main body portion to a hook-shaped forward end, the hook-shaped end useful for isolating a conductor under test, a slide closure member adapted to slide longitudinally forward from a rearward open position to a forward closed position, the closed position useful to capture the conductor under test within a space encircled by the combination of the hook-shaped end, the closed slide closure member, and the rearward main body, with the space encircled including a current sensing zone, and circuitry adapted for detecting a magnetic flux generated by an electric current passing through the conductor under test positioned within the current sensing zone. A release button for moving the slide closure member serves as a switch to turn on the meter/tester/device when the jaw/slide closure member is opened.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Universal Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Sean Patrick Tierney, David Lauren Wheaton, Michael John Kane
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Publication number: 20170234909Abstract: A current measuring device having a probe body with an elongated portion extending outward from a rearward main body portion to a hook-shaped forward end, the hook-shaped end useful for isolating a conductor under test, a slide closure member adapted to slide longitudinally forward from a rearward open position to a forward closed position, the closed position useful to capture the conductor under test within a space encircled by the combination of the hook-shaped end, the closed slide closure member, and the rearward main body, with the space encircled including a current sensing zone, and circuitry adapted for detecting a magnetic flux generated by an electric current passing through the conductor under test positioned within the current sensing zone. A release button for moving the slide closure member serves as a switch to turn on the meter/tester/device when the jaw/slide closure member is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Universal Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Sean Patrick Tierney, David Lauren Wheaton, Michael John Kane
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Publication number: 20140300748Abstract: A handheld-sized infrared thermal imaging device (i.e. IR camera) having a focal plane array (FPA) or other type of infrared sensor array, internal memory for storing saved thermal images, a mini-USB or other communications port, battery power supply, and minimal user interface options such as on/off, IR image capture, and potentially a very basic display. The IR camera provides a highly portable field usable thermal image capture instrument which can later be connected to an external computing device such as a laptop computer, with the computer software providing thermal imaging functionality typical of higher end thermal imaging cameras. A visual image camera may be added whereby corresponding visible and IR images are captured and downloadable to the external computer for subsequent thermal analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Universal Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Michael John Kane, David Lauren Wheaton, Sean Patrick Tierney
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Publication number: 20130245965Abstract: A method of HVAC/R test and measurement using a plurality of test and measurement sensor heads, at least one power source and transmitter unit adapted to physically connect with any of the sensor heads and wirelessly transmit data to an external handheld-sized field use display and analysis instrument, including the steps of connecting the power source and transmitter unit a sensor head; performing a test and measurement by positioning the sensor head to sense and measure the desired parameter; transmitting data to the display and analysis instrument; and receiving the transmitted data on the display and analysis instrument. The display and analysis instrument may be connected to a sensor head, and preferably may receive wired or wirelessly transmitted test and measurement data from any number of communicably connected sensor heads. Wirelessly transmitted data may be received by another external display device such as a smartphone or similar computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: Michael John Kane, David Lauren Wheaton, Sean Patrick Tierney
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Publication number: 20120245878Abstract: A handheld HVAC/R test and measurement instrument having a display, a keypad, a microprocessor, memory, and circuitry adapted to receive inputs from a plurality of sensors and to automatically determine the type of each sensor and automatically determine and display which HVAC/R tests and measurements are available to be performed by the field service technician using only the plurality of sensors. Different kits of sensors are used for various tests and measurements routinely performed when servicing HVAC/R systems, and the handheld instrument automatically identifies the sensors connected to it and leads the technician through the tests and measurements that can be performed using those sensor inputs in combination with technical reference information and calculation algorithms stored in memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: UNIVERSAL ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael John Kane, David Lauren Wheaton, Sean Patrick Tierney
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Patent number: 7327133Abstract: The present invention provides a current measuring device including a probe body having an elongated portion extending outward to a hook-shaped end wherein the hook-shaped end useful for isolating a conductor under test, a U-shaped magnetic core positioned upside down within the probe body and forming the hook-shaped end of the probe body wherein the U-shaped magnetic core has an interior surface extending between a first end and a second end and defines a current sensing zone therebetween, a first Hall sensor disposed upon the first end of the interior surface of the U-shaped magnetic core, and a second Hall sensor disposed upon the second end of the interior surface of the U-shaped magnetic core wherein the Hall sensors are capable of detecting a magnetic flux generated by an electric current passing through the conductor under test positioned within the current sensing zone.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2006Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Universal Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Robert Bruce Baker, David Lauren Wheaton
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Patent number: D666515Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2011Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Universal Enterprises, IncorporatedInventors: Michael John Kane, Sean Patrick Tierney, David Lauren Wheaton
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Patent number: D688145Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2012Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Universal Enterprises, IncorporatedInventors: Sean Patrick Tierney, Michael John Kane, David Lauren Wheaton
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Patent number: D697443Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Universal Enterprises, IncorporatedInventors: David Lauren Wheaton, Sean Patrick Tierney, Michael John Kane