Patents by Inventor Jack P. Murphy, deceased

Jack P. Murphy, deceased 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).

  • Solar tracking system
    Patent number: 4387702
    Abstract: An optical/mechanical solar tracking system having a lens for focusing the sun's rays for use by an element which changes shape in response to heat. The change of shape of the element is used to operate a mechanical brake which allows the tracking system to move impelled by the force of gravity to a position in which the sun's rays are directed for effective use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1983
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack P. Murphy, deceased, Steven D. Kimmell
  • Solar heated alcohol still
    Patent number: 4377441
    Abstract: An alcohol still having a boiler with a valve for maintaining the amount of liquor constant. The boiler mounts a distilling column having a temperature controlled inlet for liquor to be distilled which assists in maintaining the operation at a constant optimum operating temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1983
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Kimmell, Jack P. Murphy, deceased