Patents by Inventor Michael J. Westcott

Michael J. Westcott 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).

  • Apparatus for deicing
    Patent number: 5180122
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method for detecting the presence of ice on a surface. The invention uses cameras to allow ice detection over a large area instead of a single point. The detecting apparatus provides an improved deicing apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1993
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Donald J. Christian, Graham D. Robertson, James M. Tucci, Michael J. Westcott