Patents by Inventor Frederick Obudho

Frederick Obudho 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).

  • Human-powered irrigation pump
    Patent number: 8770954
    Abstract: A human-powered pump assembly includes a frame and a treadle pivot attached to the frame, such that the treadle pivot defines a horizontal rotational axis. The pump assembly includes a pair of treadles coupled to the treadle pivot and a rocker pivot attached to the frame, such that the rocker pivot defines a separate horizontal rotational axis. The pump assembly includes a reciprocating rocker coupled to the rocker pivot and to the pair of treadles to constrain the motion thereof, such that the rocker pivot axis is located below the treadle pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: KickSmart International, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Spybey, Martin J. Fisher, Simon M. Mugo, Alex M. Mucheru, Frederick Obudho
  • Human-Powered Irrigation Pump
    Publication number: 20110250080
    Abstract: A human-powered pump assembly includes a frame and a treadle pivot attached to the frame, such that the treadle pivot defines a horizontal rotational axis. The pump assembly includes a pair of treadles coupled to the treadle pivot and a rocker pivot attached to the frame, such that the rocker pivot defines a separate horizontal rotational axis. The pump assembly includes a reciprocating rocker coupled to the rocker pivot and to the pair of treadles to constrain the motion thereof, such that the rocker pivot axis is located below the treadle pivot axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: Alan Spybey, Martin J. Fisher, Simon M. Mugo, Alex M. Mucheru, Frederick Obudho
  • Hip pump assembly
    Patent number: 7517306
    Abstract: Provided herein is an innovative human powered pumping device comprising a piston and cylinder pumping mechanism that is hinged off a base. In use, the piston is driven in and out of the cylinder by a handle which is pushed and pulled by the operator. The base is resting on the ground and the cylinder is hinged off the base such that the pumping mechanism can rotate with respect to the base during the pumping motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: KickStart International, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin J. Fisher, Muhamed Swaleh, Alan Charles Spybey, Frederick Obudho
  • Hip Pump Assembly
    Publication number: 20080039300
    Abstract: Provided herein is an innovative human powered pumping device comprising a piston and cylinder pumping mechanism that is hinged off a base. In use, the piston is driven in and out of the cylinder by a handle which is pushed and pulled by the operator. The base is resting on the ground and the cylinder is hinged off the base such that the pumping mechanism can rotate with respect to the base during the pumping motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: KickStart International, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Fisher, Muhamed Swaleh, Alan Spybey, Frederick Obudho