Patents by Inventor Patrick M. Murphy
Patrick M. Murphy 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).
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Publication number: 20260063454Abstract: A flow rate assembly can include a housing having a measurement channel extending along the housing axis and through a portion of the housing between the first and second ends of the housing, an outer cup portion positioned at least partly within the housing, and a transducer positioned within the outer cup portion and sealed from fluid flow past the outer cup portion, the transducer having a width perpendicular to the housing axis and greater than the width of the measurement channel, the transducer configured to generate an ultrasonic signal and to direct the ultrasonic signal through the measurement channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2025Publication date: March 5, 2026Inventors: John T. Nguyen, Patrick M. Murphy, Robert E. Gledhill, III
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Publication number: 20250237536Abstract: A flow rate assembly can include a housing having a measurement channel extending along the housing axis and through a portion of the housing between the first and second ends of the housing, an outer cup portion positioned at least partly within the housing, and a transducer positioned within the outer cup portion and sealed from fluid flow past the outer cup portion, the transducer having a width perpendicular to the housing axis and greater than the width of the measurement channel, the transducer configured to generate an ultrasonic signal and to direct the ultrasonic signal through the measurement channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2025Publication date: July 24, 2025Inventors: Robert Gledhill, III, John Nguyen, Patrick M. Murphy, William M. McDowell
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Patent number: 12298161Abstract: A flow rate assembly can include a housing having a measurement channel extending along the housing axis and through a portion of the housing between the first and second ends of the housing, an outer cup portion positioned at least partly within the housing, and a transducer positioned within the outer cup portion and sealed from fluid flow past the outer cup portion, the transducer having a width perpendicular to the housing axis and greater than the width of the measurement channel, the transducer configured to generate an ultrasonic signal and to direct the ultrasonic signal through the measurement channel.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2023Date of Patent: May 13, 2025Assignee: Blue-White Industries, Ltd.Inventors: John T. Nguyen, Patrick M. Murphy, Robert E. Gledhill, III
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Patent number: 12281922Abstract: A flow rate assembly can include a housing having a measurement channel extending along the housing axis and through a portion of the housing between the first and second ends of the housing, an outer cup portion positioned at least partly within the housing, and a transducer positioned within the outer cup portion and sealed from fluid flow past the outer cup portion, the transducer having a width perpendicular to the housing axis and greater than the width of the measurement channel, the transducer configured to generate an ultrasonic signal and to direct the ultrasonic signal through the measurement channel.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2023Date of Patent: April 22, 2025Assignee: Blue-White Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Robert Gledhill, III, John Nguyen, Patrick M. Murphy, William M. McDowell
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Publication number: 20240247959Abstract: A flow rate assembly can include a housing having a measurement channel extending along the housing axis and through a portion of the housing between the first and second ends of the housing, an outer cup portion positioned at least partly within the housing, and a transducer positioned within the outer cup portion and sealed from fluid flow past the outer cup portion, the transducer having a width perpendicular to the housing axis and greater than the width of the measurement channel, the transducer configured to generate an ultrasonic signal and to direct the ultrasonic signal through the measurement channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2023Publication date: July 25, 2024Inventors: Robert Gledhill, III, John Nguyen, Patrick M. Murphy, William M. McDowell
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Patent number: 11903349Abstract: A spray boom includes a body having a length defined a first end and a second end thereof. The body is formed by a plurality of layers of composite material adapted to be molded together to form an inner surface and an outer surface. A hollow cavity is defined in the body internally of the inner surface, and a channel is formed in the body between the inner surface and the outer surface. The channel extends along the length and is defined between the first end and the second end.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventor: Patrick M. Murphy
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Publication number: 20240003724Abstract: A flow rate assembly can include a housing having a measurement channel extending along the housing axis and through a portion of the housing between the first and second ends of the housing, an outer cup portion positioned at least partly within the housing, and a transducer positioned within the outer cup portion and sealed from fluid flow past the outer cup portion, the transducer having a width perpendicular to the housing axis and greater than the width of the measurement channel, the transducer configured to generate an ultrasonic signal and to direct the ultrasonic signal through the measurement channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: John T. Nguyen, Patrick M. Murphy, Robert E. Gledhill, III
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Patent number: 11768092Abstract: A flow rate assembly can include a housing having a measurement channel extending along the housing axis and through a portion of the housing between the first and second ends of the housing, an outer cup portion positioned at least partly within the housing, and a transducer positioned within the outer cup portion and sealed from fluid flow past the outer cup portion, the transducer having a width perpendicular to the housing axis and greater than the width of the measurement channel, the transducer configured to generate an ultrasonic signal and to direct the ultrasonic signal through the measurement channel.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Blue-White Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Robert Gledhill, III, John Nguyen, Patrick M. Murphy, William M. McDowell
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Patent number: 11639863Abstract: A flow rate assembly can include a housing having a measurement channel extending along the housing axis and through a portion of the housing between the first and second ends of the housing, an outer cup portion positioned at least partly within the housing, and a transducer positioned within the outer cup portion and sealed from fluid flow past the outer cup portion, the transducer having a width perpendicular to the housing axis and greater than the width of the measurement channel, the transducer configured to generate an ultrasonic signal and to direct the ultrasonic signal through the measurement channel.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2020Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: Blue-White Industries, Ltd.Inventors: John T. Nguyen, Patrick M. Murphy, Robert E. Gledhill, III
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Publication number: 20220276082Abstract: A flow rate assembly can include a housing having a measurement channel extending along the housing axis and through a portion of the housing between the first and second ends of the housing, an outer cup portion positioned at least partly within the housing, and a transducer positioned within the outer cup portion and sealed from fluid flow past the outer cup portion, the transducer having a width perpendicular to the housing axis and greater than the width of the measurement channel, the transducer configured to generate an ultrasonic signal and to direct the ultrasonic signal through the measurement channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2021Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Robert Gledhill, III, John Nguyen, Patrick M. Murphy, William M. McDowell
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Patent number: 11150118Abstract: A flow rate assembly can include a housing having a measurement channel extending along the housing axis and through a portion of the housing between the first and second ends of the housing, an outer cup portion positioned at least partly within the housing, and a transducer positioned within the outer cup portion and sealed from fluid flow past the outer cup portion, the transducer having a width perpendicular to the housing axis and greater than the width of the measurement channel, the transducer configured to generate an ultrasonic signal and to direct the ultrasonic signal through the measurement channel.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2017Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Blue-White Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Robert Gledhill, III, John Nguyen, Patrick M. Murphy, William M. McDowell
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Patent number: 11112011Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for controllably opening water supply line doors. The controllably opening water supply line door can include a base that includes a first substantially planar piece of material; a door that can include a second substantially planar piece of material; and a hinge structure that can be joined to the base and the door. The hinge structure can include a hinge. The door can be configured to rotate about an axis formed by the hinge to create a passageway.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Inventor: Patrick M. Murphy
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Publication number: 20200404867Abstract: A spray boom includes a body having a length defined a first end and a second end thereof. The body is formed by a plurality of layers of composite material adapted to be molded together to form an inner surface and an outer surface. A hollow cavity is defined in the body internally of the inner surface, and a channel is formed in the body between the inner surface and the outer surface. The channel extends along the length and is defined between the first end and the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: Patrick M. Murphy
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Publication number: 20200386593Abstract: A flow rate assembly can include a housing having a measurement channel extending along the housing axis and through a portion of the housing between the first and second ends of the housing, an outer cup portion positioned at least partly within the housing, and a transducer positioned within the outer cup portion and sealed from fluid flow past the outer cup portion, the transducer having a width perpendicular to the housing axis and greater than the width of the measurement channel, the transducer configured to generate an ultrasonic signal and to direct the ultrasonic signal through the measurement channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: John T. Nguyen, Patrick M. Murphy, Robert E. Gledhill, III
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Patent number: 10806105Abstract: A spray boom includes a body having a length defined a first end and a second end thereof. The body is formed by a plurality of layers of composite material adapted to be molded together to form an inner surface and an outer surface. A hollow cavity is defined in the body internally of the inner surface, and a channel is formed in the body between the inner surface and the outer surface. The channel extends along the length and is defined between the first end and the second end.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventor: Patrick M. Murphy
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Patent number: 10645916Abstract: A spray boom includes a body having a length defined between a first end and a second end thereof. The body is formed by a plurality of layers of composite material adapted to be molded together to form an inner surface and an outer surface. An internal cavity is defined in the body internally of the inner surface. A light-emitting system is integrally formed in the body in an outer layer thereof or at a location between the inner surface and the outer surface. The light-emitting downsystem has an on state and an off state in which it is adapted to emit a light when in the on state.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2017Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Patrick M. Murphy, Philip R. Johnson
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Publication number: 20190098888Abstract: A spray boom includes a body having a length defined between a first end and a second end thereof. The body is formed by a plurality of layers of composite material adapted to be molded together to form an inner surface and an outer surface. An internal cavity is defined in the body internally of the inner surface. A light-emitting system is integrally formed in the body in an outer layer thereof or at a location between the inner surface and the outer surface. The light-emitting system has an on state and an off state in which it is adapted to emit a light when in the on state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Patrick M. Murphy, Philip R. Johnson
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Publication number: 20190098846Abstract: A spray boom includes a body having a length defined a first end and a second end thereof. The body is formed by a plurality of layers of composite material adapted to be molded together to form an inner surface and an outer surface. A hollow cavity is defined in the body internally of the inner surface, and a channel is formed in the body between the inner surface and the outer surface. The channel extends along the length and is defined between the first end and the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventor: Patrick M. Murphy
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Publication number: 20180087942Abstract: A flow rate assembly can include a housing having a measurement channel extending along the housing axis and through a portion of the housing between the first and second ends of the housing, an outer cup portion positioned at least partly within the housing, and a transducer positioned within the outer cup portion and sealed from fluid flow past the outer cup portion, the transducer having a width perpendicular to the housing axis and greater than the width of the measurement channel, the transducer configured to generate an ultrasonic signal and to direct the ultrasonic signal through the measurement channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Robert Gledhill, III, John Nguyen, Patrick M. Murphy, William M. McDowell
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Publication number: 20090111422Abstract: Control systems and methods are provided for controlling a personal communication device (PCD), such as a wireless telephone, personal data assistant (PDA), etc. The control systems and methods enable the controlled PCD (CPCD): (1) to determine (a) CPCD motion (speed, acceleration, or both) and/or (b) geographical location and (2) to (a) modify (enable, disable, and/or otherwise change) one or more CPCD functions based at least in part on the CPCD motion and/or geographical location and/or (b) communicate an alert (locally and/or to a remote communication device). The control of CPCD functions and alerts may also be dependent on other factors, such as the laws of the authoritative legal jurisdiction wherein the CPCD is located.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventors: Gordon Bremer, Patrick M. Murphy