Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Brogan

Thomas J. Brogan 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).

  • Monitor apparatus and method of determining appliance size
    Patent number: 4621528
    Abstract: Monitor apparatus and method for monitoring operation of an appliance to determine the proper size of the appliance with respect to energy output capability, the appliance having an on state wherein maximum energy output is provided and an off state wherein minimum energy output is provided. The monitor apparatus (20) includes a housing structure (26). First and second clock means (22, 24) are supported by the housing structure (26) for recording time. The first and second clock means (22, 24) are observable from the outside of the housing structure (26) so that the time recorded by the first and second clock means (22, 24) is readily observed. Power supply means (44, 46) is supported by the housing structure (26). Switch means (28) is mounted on the housing structure (26) switching the first clock means (22) on and off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1986
    Assignee: The Third Hand, Inc.
    Inventors: Vernon J. Alt, Thomas J. Brogan