Patents by Inventor Philbirt F. Hinds

Philbirt F. Hinds 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).

  • Incubator with pyramidal top portion
    Patent number: 4501228
    Abstract: An enclosure (12) defines a lower compartment, while a pyramidal top portion (16) defines an adjacent upper compartment. A base plate (24) separates the upper and lower compartments. The base plate (24) includes a central opening (26), above which is mounted a fan (30). The base plate (24) is configured so that there is a peripheral opening (41) between the edge of the base plate (24) and the side walls (20) of the enclosure (12). Holding mechanisms (38) are provided in the lower compartment for trays of poultry eggs, and are mounted so as to be rotatable through a desired angle above and below the horizontal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1985
    Inventor: Philbirt F. Hinds