Patents by Inventor Roderick John Murphy

Roderick John 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).

  • Patent number: 11606947
    Abstract: A system and/or method of treating cow feet or the feet of other animals. The present invention simplifies the operation of footbaths by extending the period of time and/or the number of cows that can be walked through prior to needing to refresh the footbath by emptying it and filling it with fresh fluid and treatment chemical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Specialty Sales, LLC
    Inventor: Roderick John Murphy
  • Patent number: 9958308
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for determining: proper operation of a cleaning system, the depth of liquid in a drum, the predicted failure of a pump, improving the ability to monitor cleaning system, improving the ability to monitor dairy wash systems, improving the ability to monitor animal husbandry systems, and/or increasing the efficiency with which various types of equipment, fluid levels, and/or systems can be serviced or monitored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Inventor: Roderick John Murphy
  • Publication number: 20150323371
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for determining: proper operation of a cleaning system, the depth of liquid in a drum, the predicted failure of a pump, improving the ability to monitor cleaning system, improving the ability to monitor dairy wash systems, improving the ability to monitor animal husbandry systems, and/or increasing the efficiency with which various types of equipment, fluid levels, and/or systems can be serviced or monitored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventor: Roderick John Murphy
  • Patent number: 9149020
    Abstract: A self regulated feeder for a footbath for animals may include a hollow container for a source of fluid, an outlet passageway to connect the hollow container with the footbath, an air return passageway to connect the hollow container to ambient air to return air to the hollow container, and a differential valve to restrict the returning air to the hollow container. The fluid may include air, and the fluid may include a liquid having a disinfect agent. The self regulated feeder may include a flush passageway to flush the footbath, and the air return passageway may be connected to a liquid trap container to prevent fluid from the footbath from reaching the hollow container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Inventor: Roderick John Murphy
  • Publication number: 20150211910
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for determining: proper operation of a cleaning system, the depth of liquid in a drum, the predicted failure of a pump, improving the ability to monitor cleaning system, improving the ability to monitor dairy wash systems, improving the ability to monitor animal husbandry systems, and/or increasing the efficiency with which various types of equipment, fluid levels, and/or systems can be serviced or monitored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventor: Roderick John Murphy
  • Publication number: 20150211913
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for determining: proper operation of a cleaning system, the depth of liquid in a drum, the predicted failure of a pump, improving the ability to monitor cleaning system, improving the ability to monitor dairy wash systems, improving the ability to monitor animal husbandry systems, and/or increasing the efficiency with which various types of equipment, fluid levels, and/or systems can be serviced or monitored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventor: Roderick John Murphy
  • Publication number: 20150211909
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for determining: proper operation of a cleaning system, the depth of liquid in a drum, the predicted failure of a pump, improving the ability to monitor cleaning system, improving the ability to monitor dairy wash systems, improving the ability to monitor animal husbandry systems, and/or increasing the efficiency with which various types of equipment, fluid levels, and/or systems can be serviced or monitored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventor: Roderick John Murphy
  • Publication number: 20150211911
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for determining: proper operation of a cleaning system, the depth of liquid in a drum, the predicted failure of a pump, improving the ability to monitor cleaning system, improving the ability to monitor dairy wash systems, improving the ability to monitor animal husbandry systems, and/or increasing the efficiency with which various types of equipment, fluid levels, and/or systems can be serviced or monitored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventor: Roderick John Murphy
  • Publication number: 20150211912
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for determining: proper operation of a cleaning system, the depth of liquid in a drum, the predicted failure of a pump, improving the ability to monitor cleaning system, improving the ability to monitor dairy wash systems, improving the ability to monitor animal husbandry systems, and/or increasing the efficiency with which various types of equipment, fluid levels, and/or systems can be serviced or monitored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventor: Roderick John Murphy
  • Patent number: 8347821
    Abstract: A self regulated feeder for a footbath for animals may include a hollow container for a source of fluid, an outlet passageway to connect the hollow container with the footbath, an air return passageway to connect the hollow container to ambient air to return air to the hollow container, and a differential valve to restrict the returning air to the hollow container. The fluid may include air, and the fluid may include a liquid having a disinfect agent. The self regulated feeder may include a flush passageway to flush the footbath, and the air return passageway may be connected to a liquid trap container to prevent fluid from the footbath from reaching the hollow container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Inventor: Roderick John Murphy
  • Publication number: 20100186681
    Abstract: A self regulated feeder for a footbath for animals may include a hollow container for a source of fluid, an outlet passageway to connect the hollow container with the footbath, an air return passageway to connect the hollow container to ambient air to return air to the hollow container, and a differential valve to restrict the returning air to the hollow container. The fluid may include air, and the fluid may include a liquid having a disinfect agent. The self regulated feeder may include a flush passageway to flush the footbath, and the air return passageway may be connected to a liquid trap container to prevent fluid from the footbath from reaching the hollow container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventor: Roderick John Murphy