Patents by Inventor Douglas Hogue

Douglas Hogue 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: 11959234
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved paving vehicles for following a supply truck for use in paving asphalt roadways. The paving vehicles of the present invention need not be transported on a trailer, and are capable of traveling at low or relatively high speeds on their own. This is accomplished through the use of novel chassis and propulsion systems having two rear axles, with each axle coupled directly to its own hydraulic motor, such that each of the two hydraulic motors provides power to one axle. Embodiments of the invention also include reciprocating conveyor apparatus and methods, such that the conveyor apparatus may be moved to a lowered position to receive the gravity discharge of materials from a hopper and supply truck during a paving operation, and moved to a raised position in order to provide a wide margin of ground clearance when driving the paving vehicle, or loading or unloading the paving vehicle from a trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Reed International
    Inventors: Kevin Clark, Jeffrey Reed, Douglas Hogue
  • Patent number: 11739480
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved paving vehicles for following a supply truck for use in paving asphalt roadways. The paving vehicles of the present invention need not be transported on a trailer, and are capable of traveling at low or relatively high speeds on their own. This is accomplished through the use of novel chassis and propulsion systems having two rear axles, with each axle coupled directly to its own hydraulic motor, such that each of the two hydraulic motors provides power to one axle. Embodiments of the invention also include reciprocating conveyor apparatus and methods, such that the conveyor apparatus may be moved to a lowered position to receive the gravity discharge of materials from a hopper and supply truck during a paving operation, and moved to a raised position in order to provide a wide margin of ground clearance when driving the paving vehicle, or loading or unloading the paving vehicle from a trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Reed International
    Inventors: Kevin Clark, Jeffrey Reed, Douglas Hogue
  • Patent number: 8672088
    Abstract: A phase plugs or acoustic lens improves the directional audio performance of a loudspeaker. Application of the improved directional audio performance to a sound system in a listening area may improve the performance of the audio system. Configuration of the acoustic lens or phase plug may include both symmetrical and asymmetrical features to provide an improved frequency response and directivity. The improved loudspeaker may provide improved an improved listing location, for example, in a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Sterling, John Sheerin, Douglas Hogue, Peter Premo
  • Publication number: 20130228393
    Abstract: A phase plugs or acoustic lens improves the directional audio performance of a loudspeaker. Application of the improved directional audio performance to a sound system in a listening area may improve the performance of the audio system. Configuration of the acoustic lens or phase plug may include both symmetrical and asymmetrical features to provide an improved frequency response and directivity. The improved loudspeaker may provide improved an improved listing location, for example, in a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian Sterling, John Sheerin, Douglas Hogue, Peter Premo
  • Patent number: 8418802
    Abstract: A phase plugs or acoustic lens improves the directional audio performance of a loudspeaker. Application of the improved directional audio performance to a sound system in a listening area may improve the performance of the audio system. Configuration of the acoustic lens or phase plug may include both symmetrical and asymmetrical features to provide an improved frequency response and directivity. The improved loudspeaker may provide improved an improved listing location, for example, in a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian Sterling, John Sheerin, Douglas Hogue, Peter Premo
  • Publication number: 20120279797
    Abstract: A phase plugs or acoustic lens improves the directional audio performance of a loudspeaker. Application of the improved directional audio performance to a sound system in a listening area may improve the performance of the audio system. Configuration of the acoustic lens or phase plug may include both symmetrical and asymmetrical features to provide an improved frequency response and directivity. The improved loudspeaker may provide improved an improved listing location, for example, in a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Brian Sterling, John Sheerin, Douglas Hogue, Peter Premo
  • Patent number: 8181736
    Abstract: A phase plugs or acoustic lens improves the directional audio performance of a loudspeaker. Application of the improved directional audio performance to a sound system in a listening area may improve the performance of the audio system. Configuration of the acoustic lens or phase plug may include both symmetrical and asymmetrical features to provide an improved frequency response and directivity. The improved loudspeaker may provide improved an improved listing location, for example, in a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian Sterling, John Sheerin, Douglas Hogue, Peter Premo
  • Publication number: 20110168480
    Abstract: A phase plugs or acoustic lens improves the directional audio performance of a loudspeaker. Application of the improved directional audio performance to a sound system in a listening area may improve the performance of the audio system. Configuration of the acoustic lens or phase plug may include both symmetrical and asymmetrical features to provide an improved frequency response and directivity. The improved loudspeaker may provide improved an improved listing location, for example, in a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Brian Sterling, John Sheerin, Douglas Hogue, Peter Premo