Patents by Inventor Otis H. Hastings

Otis H. Hastings 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).

  • Publication number: 20020109409
    Abstract: This is the method of controlling the distribution of energy. Energy can be in the form of electrical power, mechanical, hydraulic, gases, shielding from frequencies, communications, computers, liquids, solar energy and the like. Any form of energy that needs to be controlled and distributed. Whatever the requirement for a specific contact, the power energy distribution system, as it rotates from one contact point to another, distributes the specific requirement of energy without imposing a total demand load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Otis H. Hastings, June C. Hastings
  • Patent number: 6124571
    Abstract: A method is provided for heating the surface of a material such as a floor, wall, roof, or countertop. The method comprises providing a laminated heater element, disposing the heater element at a predetermined depth in the material and energizing the element at prescribed intervals and temperatures which are effective to heat the surface of the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Inventors: Charles G. Miller, John A. Rolls, Otis H. Hastings
  • Patent number: 6087630
    Abstract: A method is provided for heating the surface of a material such as a floor, wall, roof, or countertop. The method comprises providing a laminated heater element, disposing the heater element at a predetermined depth in the material and energizing the element at prescribed intervals and temperatures which are effective to heat the surface of the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Thermion Systems International
    Inventors: Charles G. Miller, John A. Rolls, Otis H. Hastings
  • Patent number: 6018141
    Abstract: A method is provided for heating the surface of a tooling die. In the method, a heater element consisting of a fabric layer composed of conductive fibers is incorporated into the surface of a tooling die or mold. The heater element is attached to a power source, which energizes the element at prescribed intervals and temperatures to heat the surface of the tooling die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Thermion Systems International
    Inventors: Charles G. Miller, John A. Rolls, Otis H. Hastings
  • Patent number: 6015965
    Abstract: A method is provided for heating the surface of a material such as a floor, wall, roof, or countertop. The method comprises providing a laminated heater element, disposing the heater element at a predetermined depth in the material and energizing the element at prescribed intervals and temperatures which are effective to heat the surface of the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: Thermion Systems International
    Inventors: Charles G. Miller, John A. Rolls, Otis H. Hastings
  • Patent number: 5966501
    Abstract: A method is provided for heating the interior surface of a defined volume, such as the interior of a pipe or tank, to control the viscosity of a liquid contained within that volume. In the method, a laminated composite heater element, impermeable to water, is disposed on the surface of the receptacle, and is energized at prescribed intervals and temperatures effective to heat the interior surface of the volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Themion Systems International
    Inventors: Charles G. Miller, John A. Rolls, Otis H. Hastings
  • Patent number: 5954977
    Abstract: A method is provided for preventing biofouling on the surface of structures, such as docks, ships, oil drilling platforms, which come into contact with aquatic environments. In the method, a pre-formed panel heater element is provided to the surfaces of the structure which are for submerging into water. The heater element is disposed at a predetermined depth from the surface of the structure, and energized at prescribed intervals and temperature which are effective to kill and prevent settlement of larvae on the surface of the structure. The pre-formed panel heater element consists of an inner layer composed of a fabric of electrically conductive fibers encapsulated in fiberglass/resin; two outer fiberglass/resin layers disposed on opposing surfaces of and encapsulating said inner layer; and electrical leads connected to said conductive fibers and adapted to receive power from a power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Thermion Systems International
    Inventors: Charles G. Miller, John A. Rolls, Otis H. Hastings
  • Patent number: 5932124
    Abstract: A method is provided for heating the surface of a material such as a floor, wall, roof, or countertop. The method comprises providing a laminated heater element, disposing the heater element at a predetermined depth in the material and energizing the element at prescribed intervals and temperatures which are effective to heat the surface of the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: Thermion Systems International
    Inventors: Charles G. Miller, John A. Rolls, Otis H. Hastings
  • Patent number: 5344696
    Abstract: A laminate coating comprising a durable outer ply which is resistant to abrasion and impermeable to water, bonded to and through a conductive layer of fibers and an integrally enveloping adhesive layer which is disposed on a vehicle component surface, such that the laminate coating upon curing is bonded to the vehicle component surface such as the surface of an aircraft part especially the fuselage, wing parts or tail section. The conductive layer is connected to a source of electrical energy and control means adapted to control the temperature of the coated surface of the aircraft part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Inventors: Otis H. Hastings, Otis M. Hastings
  • Patent number: 4965296
    Abstract: A fire-retardant coating material includes a fluid intumescent material and conductive particles of various sizes dispersed or suspended therein for particular applications. The fluid intumescent material includes a foaming agent, a blowing agent gas source, a carbonific or charring agent, a film-forming binder, a solvent and, in some cases, a pigment or filler. The conductive particles are formed of a substrate and a conductive coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1990
    Assignee: No Fire Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Otis H. Hastings
  • Patent number: 4879320
    Abstract: A fire-retardant coating material includes a fluid intumescent material and refractory fibers of various sizes dispersed or suspended therein for particular applications. The fluid intumescent material includes a foaming agent, a blowing agent gas source, a carbonific or charring agent, a film-forming binder, a solvent and, in some cases, a pigment or filler. The refractory fibers consist of aluminum oxide, silicon dioxide, and one or more other metal oxides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1989
    Inventor: Otis H. Hastings
  • Patent number: 4773338
    Abstract: A transaction security device comprising a booth of a material and construction capable of selective voluntary entry and involuntary personnel retention and incorporating a transaction interface; entrance means for said booth; a closure for said entrance means, and control means adapted to secure and unsecure at least said entrance means; and cooperating with said booth, disposed, therein, or indeed independent thereof, at least one secondary enclosure adapted to contain apparatus disposed upon at least one turntable within a housing module composed of an enclosure, portions of which are independently rotatable about said turntable and the devices disposed thereon; and means for access to the interior of said housing and with said transaction interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1988
    Inventor: Otis H. Hastings
  • Patent number: 4766420
    Abstract: A laminate of integrally bonded components includes at least two electrically conductive plies, at least one structural element, and at least one radiant heat reflective ply. Each structural element and each radiant heat reflective ply is separated from the electrically conductive plies. These plies are isolated from each other by an electrically insulating fibrous, refractory, ceramic ply disposed therebetween and bonded thereto by means of an adhesive ply. Two of the electrically conductive plies are connected in series with an electrical source and an alarm to provide an intrusion signal upon penetration of the laminate by a conductive tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1988
    Inventors: Otis H. Hastings, Otis M. Hastings
  • Patent number: 4748915
    Abstract: Transaction processing enclosures for containment of electronic data processing equipment, banking apparatus and the like incorporating a housing comprising a composite laminate composed of reflective, refractory and structural elements to provide an enclosure of unique structural integrity, and protection to the environment within and outside said enclosure against adverse factors such as impact and fire, and insulation against wide variations in temperature exterior to said enclosure while sustaining a stable environment within said enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1988
    Inventors: Otis H. Hastings, Otis M. Hastings
  • Patent number: 4662288
    Abstract: A transaction enclosure for housing electronic data processing equipment, documentation, valuable articles, banking pay-out and receiving apparatus and the like including a heat resistant housing, and an access and closure with various insulating layers and closure seals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1987
    Assignee: Transaction Security, Inc.
    Inventors: Otis H. Hastings, Otis M. Hastings
  • Patent number: 4589712
    Abstract: A transaction processing enclosure for housing of electronic data processing equipment and the like, comprising a frame rack assembly formed of hollow conduit support members, arranged at spaced intervals to provide a unitary support structure adapted to receive and store electronic data processing equipment and the like; the hollow support members being interconnected to permit distribution of a fluid thereto with emission therefrom along the course of the hollow support members into the enclosure in combination with a turntable mounted to support the frame rack assembly and affect rotation thereof within said enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1986
    Inventor: Otis H. Hastings
  • Patent number: 4523528
    Abstract: Transaction processing enclosure for containment of electronic data processing equipment, banking apparatus, documentation, and the like including a housing that incorporates electrically conductive, structural, radiant heat reflective, fibrous, refractory, and ceramic insulating ply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1985
    Assignee: Transaction Security, Inc.
    Inventors: Otis H. Hastings, Otis M. Hastings
  • Patent number: 4475465
    Abstract: A transaction security device comprising a booth of a material and construction capable of selective voluntary entry and involuntary personnel retention and incorporating a transaction interface; entrance means for said booth; a closure for said entrance means, and control means adapted to secure and unsecure at least said entrance means; and cooperating with said booth, disposed, therein, or indeed independent thereof, at least one secondary enclosure adapted to contain apparatus disposed upon at least one turntable within a housing module composed of an enclosure, portions of which are independently rotatable about said turntable and the devices disposed thereon; and means for access to the interior of said housing and with said transaction interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1984
    Assignee: Transaction Security, Inc.
    Inventor: Otis H. Hastings
  • Patent number: 4449764
    Abstract: A transaction processing enclosure for housing of electronic data processing equipment and the like, comprising a frame rack assembly formed of hollow conduit support members, arranged at spaced intervals to provide a unitary support structure adapted to receive and store electronic data processing equipment and the like; the hollow support members being interconnected to permit distribution of a fluid thereto with emission therefrom along the course of the hollow support members into the enclosure in combination with a turntable mounted to support the frame rack assembly and affect rotation thereof within said enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1984
    Assignee: Transaction Security, Inc.
    Inventor: Otis H. Hastings
  • Patent number: 4381716
    Abstract: Transaction processing enclosures for containment of electronic data processing equipment, banking apparatus and the like incorporating a housing comprising a composite laminate composed of reflective, refractory and structural elements to provide an enclosure of unique structural integrity, and protection to the environment within and outside said enclosure against adverse factors such as impact and fire, and insulation against wide variations in temperature exterior to said enclosure while sustaining a stable environment within said enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1983
    Inventors: Otis H. Hastings, Otis M. Hastings