Patents by Inventor Joseph Ralph McGinty
Joseph Ralph McGinty 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).
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Patent number: 11711049Abstract: The present disclosure is a lightweight, portable solar tracker assembly that has a bottom frame coupled to a rotation drive disc coupled to a rotational linear actuator and a middle frame rotatably coupled to the bottom frame via the rotation drive disc such that when activated, the middle frame rotates. The assembly further has a solar array mounting frame coupled to the middle frame and comprising a vertical linear actuator coupled to the middle frame such than when activated, the solar array mounting frame moves vertically, and when the middle frame rotates, the solar array mounting frame rotates and at least one solar cell fixedly coupled to the solar array mounting frame. In addition, the assembly has a processor configured to determine a position in a sky of a sun, actuate the vertical linear actuator and the rotational linear actuator so that the at least one solar cell is aligned with the sun.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: JBC Technologies, LLCInventor: Joseph Ralph McGinty
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Patent number: 11264943Abstract: A system for tracking the sun has a bottom frame and a top frame hingedly coupled at a first end to the bottom frame. Further, the system has a solar panel removably coupled to the top frame via at least one clamp on a second end of the top frame. Also, the system has a processor configured to adjust the solar panel horizontally and vertically to align with the sun for maximum efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: JBC Technologies, LLCInventor: Joseph Ralph McGinty
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Publication number: 20200321909Abstract: The present disclosure is a lightweight, portable solar tracker assembly that has a bottom frame coupled to a rotation drive disc coupled to a rotational linear actuator and a middle frame rotatably coupled to the bottom frame via the rotation drive disc such that when activated, the middle frame rotates. The assembly further has a solar array mounting frame coupled to the middle frame and comprising a vertical linear actuator coupled to the middle frame such than when activated, the solar array mounting frame moves vertically, and when the middle frame rotates, the solar array mounting frame rotates and at least one solar cell fixedly coupled to the solar array mounting frame. In addition, the assembly has a processor configured to determine a position in a sky of a sun, actuate the vertical linear actuator and the rotational linear actuator so that the at least one solar cell is aligned with the sun.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Applicant: JBC Technologies, LLCInventor: Joseph Ralph McGinty
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Patent number: 9399884Abstract: A door closer assembly is provided, including a valve regulating an amount of hydraulic fluid that flows through the valve. The amount of hydraulic fluid flowing through the valve controls a force generated by the door closer assembly on a door. A first sensor measures an angular position of the door, and a second sensor measures an angular position of the valve. The angular position of the valve determines the amount of hydraulic fluid flowing through the valve. A controller controls the adjustment of the valve based on the angular position of the door and the angular position of the valve.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2013Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Yale Security Inc.Inventors: David James Copeland, II, Keith James Weepie, Robert L. Tadlock, Jr., Charles E. Burris, John J. White, Jr., Jason Scott Gurley, Steven Michael Faes, Joseph Ralph McGinty, Wade C. Patterson
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Publication number: 20140330436Abstract: A door closer assembly is provided, including a valve regulating an amount of hydraulic fluid that flows through the valve. The amount of hydraulic fluid flowing through the valve controls a force generated by the door closer assembly on a door. A first sensor measures an angular position of the door, and a second sensor measures an angular position of the valve. The angular position of the valve determines the amount of hydraulic fluid flowing through the valve. A controller controls the adjustment of the valve based on the angular position of the door and the angular position of the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: Yale Security Inc.Inventors: David James Copeland, II, Keith James Weepie, Robert L. Tadlock, JR., Charles E. Burris, John J. White, JR., Jason Scott Gurley, Steven Michael Faes, Joseph Ralph McGinty, Wade C. Patterson
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Patent number: 8600567Abstract: A door closer assembly is provided, including a valve regulating an amount of hydraulic fluid that flows through the valve. The amount of hydraulic fluid flowing through the valve controls a force generated by the door closer assembly on a door. A first sensor measures an angular position of the door, and a second sensor measures an angular position of the valve. The angular position of the valve determines the amount of hydraulic fluid flowing through the valve. A controller controls the adjustment of the valve based on the angular position of the door and the angular position of the valve.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Yale Security Inc.Inventors: David James Copeland, II, Keith James Weepie, Robert L. Tadlock, Jr., Charles E. Burris, John J. White, Jr., Jason Scott Gurley, Steven Michael Faes, Joseph Ralph McGinty, Wade C. Patterson
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Publication number: 20110291458Abstract: The present disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for releasing children from child safety seats. A child safety seat is secured to a vehicle seat, and a child is secured to the child safety seat. A single release action enables the child to be removed from the child safety seat thereby facilitating removal of the child from the child safety seat and reducing the time required to remove the child from the child safety seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2009Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Michael M. Blackmon, Daniel T. Daly, Ryan D. Nelms, Joseph Ralph McGinty, Stephen Michael Faes
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Publication number: 20110231023Abstract: A door closer assembly is provided, including a valve regulating an amount of hydraulic fluid that flows through the valve. The amount of hydraulic fluid flowing through the valve controls a force generated by the door closer assembly on a door. A first sensor measures an angular position of the door, and a second sensor measures an angular position of the valve. The angular position of the valve determines the amount of hydraulic fluid flowing through the valve. A controller controls the adjustment of the valve based on the angular position of the door and the angular position of the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicants: YALE SECURITY INC., SYNAPSEInventors: David James Copeland, II, Keith James Weepie, Robert L. Tadlock, JR., Charles E. Burris, John J. White, JR., Jason Scott Gurley, Steven Michael Faes, Joseph Ralph McGinty, Wade C. Patterson
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Patent number: 7971316Abstract: A door closer assembly is provided, including a valve regulating an amount of hydraulic fluid that flows through the valve. The amount of hydraulic fluid flowing through the valve controls a force generated by the door closer assembly on a door. A first sensor measures an angular position of the door, and a second sensor measures an angular position of the valve. The angular position of the valve determines the amount of hydraulic fluid flowing through the valve. A controller controls the adjustment of the valve based on the angular position of the door and the angular position of the valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2008Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Yale Security Inc.Inventors: David James Copeland, II, Keith James Weepie, Robert L. Tadlock, Jr., Charles E. Burris, John J. White, Jr., Jason Scott Gurley, Steven Michael Faes, Joseph Ralph McGinty, Wade C. Patterson
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Patent number: 7948388Abstract: A leak detector apparatus and system for use with a drop ceiling having a grid-work of ceiling tiles. The leak detector apparatus includes an electrically non-conducting tile body that is shaped and dimensioned to rest on top of a ceiling tile. The tile body comprises multiple layers of non-conducting closed cell-foam and has a plurality of water collector cups formed or positioned therein. Spaced-apart sensor wires are provided and form an electrical grid that extends between the multiple layers of the tile body and the sensor wires generally extend through the water collector cups. The sensor wires are operative to sense the presence of water in the cups. An electronics module is provided at each tile body and is associated with the sensor wires and electrically coupled to the sensor wires for triggering an alert in response to the presence of water in one or more of the cups. A master controller is in communication with the local processors for monitoring the function and operation of each local processor.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2006Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Inventors: Joseph Ralph McGinty, Derek Phelps Gardner
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Patent number: 7880623Abstract: A multiple-link leak detector apparatus to be used on a floor or other substantially flat surface and in conjunction with an appliance, plumbing fixture or other potential water leak source. The leak detector apparatus includes a multiple-link sensor having two or more bodies linked together, each link body having at least two spaced apart sensor elements, and an electronics module associated with the sensor elements. The multiple-link sensor is shaped and dimensioned to rest atop the floor and can be positioned beside or around an appliance, plumbing fixture or other potential water leak source. The sensor elements extend longitudinally along the link body, wherein the sensor elements are operative to sense the presence of water on the floor. Finally, the electronics module is coupled to the sensor elements to trigger an alert in response to the presence of water on the floor.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Invetex CorporationInventors: Joseph Ralph McGinty, Derek Phelps Gardner
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Publication number: 20080055112Abstract: A leak detector apparatus and system for use with a plumbing fixture, appliance or other potential water leak source. The leak detector apparatus includes an electrically non-conducting mat that is shaped and dimensioned to rest on the floor. The mat comprises multiple layers of non-conducting closed cell foam and has a plurality of water collector cups formed therein. Spaced-apart sensor wires are provided and form a peripheral sensor that extends between the multiple layers of the mat body and the sensor wires generally extend through the water collector cups. The sensor wires are operative to sense the presence of water in the cups. An electronics module is provided and is associated with the sensor wires and electrically coupled to the sensor wires for triggering an alert in response to the presence of water in one or more of the cups.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: Joseph Ralph McGinty, Derek Phelps Gardner, Gene Phelps Gardner
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Publication number: 20080053197Abstract: A multiple-link leak detector apparatus to be used on a floor or other substantially flat surface and in conjunction with an appliance, plumbing fixture or other potential water leak source. The leak detector apparatus includes a multiple-link sensor having two or more bodies linked together, each link body having at least two spaced apart sensor elements, and an electronics module associated with the sensor elements. The multiple-link sensor is shaped and dimensioned to rest atop the floor and can be positioned beside or around an appliance, plumbing fixture or other potential water leak source. The sensor elements extend longitudinally along the link body, wherein the sensor elements are operative to sense the presence of water on the floor. Finally, the electronics module is coupled to the sensor elements to trigger an alert in response to the presence of water on the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: Joseph Ralph McGinty, Derek Phelps Gardner