Patents by Inventor Richard Louis Brophy

Richard Louis Brophy 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).

  • THERMAL DEVICE FOR PERSONAL HYDRATION SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20130200104
    Abstract: A thermal control device for a personal hydration system includes a sheath for covering a fluid delivery conduit of the personal hydration system. The device includes a thermal device in thermal communication with the sheath and configured to heat at least a portion of the fluid delivery conduit when the thermal device is energized. An energy source is in communication with the thermal device for energizing the thermal device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventors: Andrew Benjamin Whitehead, Richard Louis Brophy
  • Loose Leaf Retaining Device
    Publication number: 20130136524
    Abstract: In one aspect, a loose leaf retaining device includes a first panel and a second panel opposing the first panel. A hinged portion connects the first panel to the second panel, such that in a closed state, the first panel is disposed at a non-zero angle relative to the second panel. A frictional engagement member is disposed on an outside of at least one of the first panel and the second panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventors: Richard Louis Brophy, Andrew Benjamin Whitehead