Patents by Inventor Patrick J. Flaherty

Patrick J. Flaherty 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: 7232219
    Abstract: The present invention provides a viewing apparatus for simulating visual impairment. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a frame defining a viewing area and first and second lenses supported by the frame. The first lens is disposed in a first region of the viewing area. The second lens is disposed in at least a second region of the viewing area. The first and second lenses have different image distortion patterns. In another embodiment, the apparatus may include frame and a lens supported by the frame. The lens includes a first plurality of image distorting features disposed in a first region of the lens; and a second plurality of image distorting features defined in the first region of the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Innocorp, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael J. Aguilar, Patrick J. Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20040217182
    Abstract: An electronic control (8) is shown adapted for use with gas furnaces which controls function and speed(s) of an induced draft motor (44), an igniter source (13), gas valve(s) (14), and function and speed(s) of a blower motor (21) based on inputs from a room thermostat, various sensor and safety devices, and proper sequence/position/change of position timing of these inputs. The control is capable of detecting and saving for recall specific errors and faults that occur while in service. The control can communicate warnings, faults, and errors, as well as safety lock-out conditions in various ways including a Light Emitting Diode (LED) (9), as a generic fault condition through a set of dry contacts (45a), or as very specific fault conditions through a communications interface (H4). The control provides other benefits to the installer, occupants of the space, and service technicians including selectable igniter warm-up times, user selectable fan On speed and blower delay-off times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David L. St. Jean, Xun Li, James E. Kuch, Patrick J. Flaherty, Christina K. Smith, Stephen S. Johnson