Patents by Inventor Patrick H. Finn

Patrick H. Finn 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).

  • Device having a moisture sensor
    Patent number: 9430930
    Abstract: Described herein is a device including a collection element having a base with an upper surface surrounded by one or more raised edges near a perimeter of the base, the upper surface having a concavity. The device has a sensor positioned in fluid communication with the concavity in the upper surface of the base. The sensor is configured to detect moisture and to trigger a notification of a user that moisture has been detected by the sensor. The user can be remote from the device and the notification triggered of the moisture detected can be sent remotely to the user. Related apparatus, system, methods and/or articles are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Inventor: Patrick H. Finn
  • Device Having A Moisture Sensor
    Publication number: 20150102930
    Abstract: Described herein is a device including a collection element having a base with an upper surface surrounded by one or more raised edges near a perimeter of the base, the upper surface having a concavity. The device has a sensor positioned in fluid communication with the concavity in the upper surface of the base. The sensor is configured to detect moisture and to trigger a notification of a user that moisture has been detected by the sensor. The user can be remote from the device and the notification triggered of the moisture detected can be sent remotely to the user. Related apparatus, system, methods and/or articles are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: Patrick H. Finn