Patents by Inventor Dennis J. Dougherty

Dennis J. Dougherty 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).

  • Patent number: 5609405
    Abstract: A portable water containing tray that uses various mediums to demonstrate and/or experiment with liquid and gas flow dynamics. It is designed to be compatible with overhead projection and contains a transparent activity area, fluid transport system, and activity components that when placed on an overhead projector allows light transmission through various liquid and/or solid object components. Fluids are recycled on the activity area by a pumping device. Various liquid dye and solid object components are placed on the activity area to simulate real-world events or environments. Solid activity components have a variety of internal and/or external flow configurations for creating a multitude of flow characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Inventor: Dennis J. Dougherty
  • Patent number: D493101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Inventors: Dennis J. Dougherty, Patrick F. Dougherty