Patents by Inventor Joe Blahnik

Joe Blahnik 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: 7819084
    Abstract: A water agitation system for use with a water retention structure, such as a bird bath or livestock water trough, includes a motor operatively connected to a drive shaft, and a blade assembly extending outwardly from the drive shaft. The motor is operable to rotate the blade assembly in order to impart motion to water retained within the water retention structure. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an audio source may be provided, including a sound board and speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley, Donald B. Owen, Joe Blahnik, James R. McHugh
  • Patent number: 7434538
    Abstract: A water agitation system for use with a water retention structure, such as a bird bath or livestock water trough, includes a motor operatively connected to a drive shaft, and a blade assembly extending outwardly from the drive shaft. The motor is operable to rotate the blade assembly in order to impart motion to water retained within the water retention structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas K. Reusch, Donald B. Owen, Joe Blahnik
  • Publication number: 20080049547
    Abstract: A water agitation system for use with a water retention structure, such as a bird bath or livestock water trough, includes a motor operatively connected to a drive shaft, and a blade assembly extending outwardly from the drive shaft. The motor is operable to rotate the blade assembly in order to impart motion to water retained within the water retention structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Reusche, Donald Owen, Joe Blahnik
  • Publication number: 20080047497
    Abstract: A water agitation system for use with a water retention structure, such as a bird bath or livestock water trough, includes a motor operatively connected to a drive shaft, and a blade assembly extending outwardly from the drive shaft. The motor is operable to rotate the blade assembly in order to impart motion to water retained within the water retention structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Reusche, Donald Owen, Joe Blahnik
  • Publication number: 20050217605
    Abstract: A water agitation system for use with a water retention structure, such as a bird bath or livestock water trough, includes a motor operatively connected to a drive shaft, and a blade assembly extending outwardly from the drive shaft. The motor is operable to rotate the blade assembly in order to impart motion to water retained within the water retention structure. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an audio source may be provided, including a sound board and speaker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Reusche, Philip Chumbley, Donald Owen, Joe Blahnik, James McHugh
  • Patent number: 6895895
    Abstract: A bird bath including a basin configured to receive and retain water, and a mounting a mounting assembly configured to securably mount the bird bath to a structure. The mounting assembly supports the basin and includes a mounting bracket configured to mount to the structure and a pivoting bracket pivotally secured to the mounting bracket. The basin is secured to the pivoting bracket, which is configured to pivot with respect to the mounting bracket so that the basin may move between a secured retracted position for receiving and retaining water within the basin and a fully extended position for emptying contents of the basin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Donald B. Owen, Joe Blahnik
  • Publication number: 20040216685
    Abstract: A water agitation system for use with a water retention structure, such as a bird bath or livestock water trough, includes a motor operatively connected to a drive shaft, and a blade assembly extending outwardly from the drive shaft. The motor is operable to rotate the blade assembly in order to impart motion to water retained within the water retention structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Donald B. Owen, Joe Blahnik
  • Publication number: 20040149230
    Abstract: A bird bath including a basin configured to receive and retain water, and a mounting a mounting assembly configured to securably mount the bird bath to a structure. The mounting assembly supports said basin and includes a mounting bracket configured to mount to the structure and a pivoting bracket pivotally secured to the mounting bracket. The basin is secured to the pivoting bracket, which is configured to pivot with respect to the mounting bracket so that the basin may move between a secured retracted position for receiving and retaining water within the basin and a fully extended position for emptying contents of the basin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Donald B. Owen, Joe Blahnik
  • Patent number: 6469281
    Abstract: A heated water bucket includes a main bucket having a bottom wall and a wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The side wall has an upper portion, a lower portion and a downwardly extending lip formed at the junction of the inner and outer buckets. The outer bucket has a reduced height relative to the height of the main bucket and its side wall seats within a radial groove defined by the downwardly extending lip. A heating element in the form of a foil heater is disposed between the inner and outer buckets outer shell and the main bucket. The heating element is wrapped around the side wall of the inner bucket and may be secured thereto by an adhesive backing. A power cord extends from the watering tank and is interconnected with the heating element for delivering electrical power thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Donald B. Owen, Joe Blahnik
  • Publication number: 20020148825
    Abstract: A heated water bucket includes a main bucket having a bottom wall and a wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The side wall has an upper portion, a lower portion and a downwardly extending lip formed at the junction of the inner and outer buckets. The outer bucket has a reduced height relative to the height of the main bucket and its side wall seats within a radial groove defined by the downwardly extending lip. A heating element in the form of a foil heater is disposed between the inner and outer buckets outer shell and the main bucket. The heating element is wrapped around the side wall of the inner bucket and may be secured thereto by an adhesive backing. A power cord extends from the watering tank and is interconnected with the heating element for delivering electrical power thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Donald B. Owen, Joe Blahnik
  • Patent number: 6084209
    Abstract: A heating pad for animals consisting of a plastic housing and an electric heating element. The base of the housing contains conical supports upon which the heating element rests. The heating element is supported in the housing to provide air gaps above and below the heating element, allowing an even temperature throughout the housing. This prevents regions of localized heat on the top of the bed, and also prevent unnecessary heating of the base. This temperature is regulated by a thermostat that shuts down the heating element if the temperature of the air within the chamber exceeds the preset limit. The conical supports also provide structural support, preventing the top of the bed from collapsing on top of the heating element when subject to the weight of an animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Allied Precision Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Donald B. Owen, Joe Blahnik