Patents by Inventor Nick D. Derus

Nick D. Derus 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: 12491392
    Abstract: A water and electrical supply system for firefighting may provide both a supply of water and electrical power that are usable by a load device(s), such as an electric pumping system or a battery charging system of a firefighting vehicle such as a fire engine. An electrical connector may be mounted in a connector housing, which may be supported by a hydrant. The electrical connector may be de-energized in a default non-use state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2025
    Assignee: Twin Disc, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael B. Gee, Nick D. Derus
  • Publication number: 20230226395
    Abstract: A water and electrical supply system for firefighting may provide both a supply of water and electrical power that are usable by a load device(s), such as an electric pumping system or a battery charging system of a firefighting vehicle such as a fire engine. An electrical connector may be mounted in a connector housing, which may be supported by a hydrant. The electrical connector may be de-energized in a default non-use state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Michael B. Gee, Nick D. Derus