Patents by Inventor Dennis T. Terry

Dennis T. Terry 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).

  • Publication number: 20120151951
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjusting the body temperature of a patient comprises a vest receiving at least a portion of the body and head. The vest comprises a frontal opening with adjustable Velcro adhesive for accommodating different patients and two openings for the arms with rubber-tubing coiled between two layers of fabric, one being thermal insulated. The rubber-tubing from the vest will be connected to a pump then connected to a copper-tubing coil inside a cooler to form a closed circuit loop between the rubber-tubing, copper-tubing coil and pump. Water or other liquids will be circulated via pump into vest from copper-tubing coil inside a cooler filled with ice. The vest, pump and copper coil will be portable and there will be two union connectors, two tee connectors, and a manual diverter to enable unit to also be powered via a stationary cooling motor if so desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventor: Dennis T. Terry
  • Patent number: 7111967
    Abstract: A hub that lights up that is adapted for detachable affixing to the center rim of automobile hubs and caps. The hub comprises of openings on the outer surface to allow soft led light to illuminate. This led will be powered by a 9 volt battery that's attached to a circuit board with an on-off switch accessible from the outer surface. The alternative power source will be powered by solar energy with a rechargeable battery and a remote control on-off switch. The hub will fasten on to the existing center hub with the electrical unit inside of the hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Inventor: Dennis T. Terry