Patents by Inventor Thomas K. Reusche
Thomas K. Reusche 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: 20110107974Abstract: A system for insulating a conventional stock tank configured to retain drinking water for an animal. The system includes at least one insulating member configured to secure to the conventional stock tank. The at least one insulating member is configured to trap air between the at least one insulating member and one or both of a retaining wall of the conventional stock tank or a surface within a water-retaining cavity of the conventional stock tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley
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Patent number: 7941040Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a deicer system for heating water within a fluid receptacle to prevent ice from forming, the system including a main body configured to be positioned within the fluid receptacle, a heating element adapted to heat the water, a temperature sensor adapted to detect a temperature of the water, a switch adapted to activate and deactivate the heating element, and a control unit in communication with the heating element, the temperature sensor, and the switch. The heating element is supported by the main body. The control unit is adapted to control the heating element using the switch based at least in part on a temperature detected by the temperature sensor.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2010Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley, James R. McHugh
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Patent number: 7917019Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a deicer system for heating water within a fluid receptacle to prevent ice from forming including a main body configured to be positioned within the fluid receptacle, a heating element adapted to heat the water, a temperature sensor adapted to detect a temperature, and a control unit in communication with the heating element and the temperature sensor. The heating element is supported by the main body. The temperature sensor is thermally connected to the heating element. The control unit is adapted to determine a temperature of the water based at least in part on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor. The control unit is adapted to control the heating element based at least in part on the determined temperature of the water.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley, James R. McHugh
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Patent number: 7892003Abstract: An electrical tool includes a main housing, an operative portion integrally connected to, and forming part of, the main housing, and a plug integrally connected to, and forming part of, the main housing. The plug comprising a base or main body, a plug connecting interface and first and second spades extending from the plug connecting interface. The first and second spades are in a standard configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley
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Publication number: 20100323547Abstract: An extension cordset assembly includes a receptacle and a sealing gasket. The receptacle includes a receptacle main body, a receptacle connecting interface and first and second spade mating holes extending into the receptacle main body from the receptacle connecting interface. The receptacle is configured to mate with a plug having a standard spade configuration. The sealing gasket is positioned on the receptacle connecting interface and includes first and second spade openings aligned with the first and second spade mating holes, respectively. The sealing gasket is configured to provide a water-resistant seal between the receptacle and the plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: ALLIED PRECISION INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley
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Patent number: 7853133Abstract: A deicing system configured to heat water within a water receptacle includes a main body supporting a temperature sensor, a heating element, and a pump. The main body is positioned proximate a base of the water receptacle. The temperature sensor is configured to detect the temperature of the water. The heating element is configured to heat the water when a temperature of the water approaches a freezing point. The pump is configured to circulate the water within the water receptacle to prevent temperature gradients within the water.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley
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Patent number: 7833037Abstract: An extension cordset assembly includes a receptacle and a sealing gasket. The receptacle includes a receptacle main body, a receptacle connecting interface and first and second spade mating holes extending into the receptacle main body from the receptacle connecting interface. The receptacle is configured to mate with a plug having a standard spade configuration. The sealing gasket is positioned on the receptacle connecting interface and includes first and second spade openings aligned with the first and second spade mating holes, respectively. The sealing gasket is configured to provide a water-resistant seal between the receptacle and the plug.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley
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Patent number: 7819084Abstract: A water agitation system for use with a water retention structure, such as a bird bath or livestock water trough, includes a motor operatively connected to a drive shaft, and a blade assembly extending outwardly from the drive shaft. The motor is operable to rotate the blade assembly in order to impart motion to water retained within the water retention structure. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an audio source may be provided, including a sound board and speaker.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2005Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley, Donald B. Owen, Joe Blahnik, James R. McHugh
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Patent number: 7791004Abstract: A fluid heating system configured to regulate a temperature of a fluid within a fluid receptacle having a fluid reservoir includes a processing unit, at least one fluid temperature sensor in electrical communication with the processing unit, and a heating element in electrical communication with the processing unit. The at least one fluid temperature sensor is configured to detect a temperature of one or both of the fluid receptacle and/or fluid retained within the fluid receptacle. The processing unit selectively activates and deactivates the heating element to regulate the temperature of the fluid within the fluid receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley
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Publication number: 20100221957Abstract: An extension cordset assembly includes a receptacle and a sealing gasket. The receptacle includes a receptacle main body, a receptacle connecting interface and first and second spade mating holes extending into the receptacle main body from the receptacle connecting interface. The receptacle is configured to mate with a plug having a standard spade configuration. The sealing gasket is positioned on the receptacle connecting interface and includes first and second spade openings aligned with the first and second spade mating holes, respectively. The sealing gasket is configured to provide a water-resistant seal between the receptacle and the plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley
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Publication number: 20100206237Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a watering system configured to provide water to livestock. The system includes a water basin defining a trough configured to retain water, a reservoir mounted to the water basin, wherein the reservoir is configured to receive and retain water above the water basin. A water path is defined from the reservoir to the trough, wherein water within the reservoir is configured to pass into the water basin through gravity. A first heating element configured to heat water within the reservoir. A second heating element is configured to heat water within the trough, wherein the second heating element is separate and distinct from the first heating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley
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Publication number: 20100199918Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a watering system configured to provide water to livestock. The system may include a water basin, a reservoir, a biasing mechanism and a cap. The water basin defines a trough configured to retain water. A water path having an inlet and outlet is formed through a portion of the water basin. The reservoir is mounted to the water basin. The biasing mechanism is configured to selectively open and close the inlet. The cap is removably secured to the reservoir and configured to selectively engage the biasing mechanism to open and close the inlet. The cap remains connected to the reservoir and the biasing mechanism when the inlet is open.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley
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Publication number: 20100170882Abstract: A deicing system includes a heating element configured to impart heat to water within a water-retaining structure, a guard configured to prevent the heating element from abutting surfaces of the water-retaining structure, and a securing spring that securely fastens the heating element to the guard.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley
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Patent number: 7740032Abstract: An automatic liquid filling system including a liquid supply, a liquid-retaining structure, and a filling apparatus in fluid communication with the liquid supply and the liquid-retaining structure. The filling apparatus is configured to automatically supply liquid to the liquid-retaining structure when the liquid recedes below a low level that is based on a position of the filling apparatus in relation to the liquid-retaining structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2006Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley, James McHugh
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Publication number: 20100116815Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a deicer system for heating water within a fluid receptacle to prevent ice from forming, the system including a main body configured to be positioned within the fluid receptacle, a heating element adapted to heat the water, a temperature sensor adapted to detect a temperature of the water, a switch adapted to activate and deactivate the heating element, and a control unit in communication with the heating element, the temperature sensor, and the switch. The heating element is supported by the main body. The control unit is adapted to control the heating element using the switch based at least in part on a temperature detected by the temperature sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2010Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley, James R. McHugh
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Patent number: 7680400Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a deicer system for heating water within a fluid receptacle to prevent ice from forming, the system including a main body configured to be positioned within the fluid receptacle, a heating element adapted to heat the water, a temperature sensor adapted to detect a temperature of the water, a switch adapted to activate and deactivate the heating element, and a control unit in communication with the heating element, the temperature sensor, and the switch. The heating element is supported by the main body. The control unit is adapted to control the heating element using the switch based at least in part on a temperature detected by the temperature sensor.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley, James R. McHugh
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Patent number: 7669556Abstract: A pet platform assembly configured to securely mount to a window sill may include a base configured to support the weight of a pet, at least one clamp secured to the base, and a support bracket secured to an underside of the base. The clamp is configured to securely mount the base to an edge of the window sill. The support bracket is configured to brace the base with respect to a wall that supports the window sill. The support bracket may include a cord passage that routes the electrical cord therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2007Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley
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Patent number: 7659493Abstract: A fluid heating system includes a fluid receptacle having a fluid reservoir, and a heating control system configured to heat fluid retained within the fluid reservoir. The heating control system includes a processing unit, at least one fluid temperature sensor positioned on or within the fluid receptacle, a heating element configured to heat fluid within the fluid reservoir, and a power switch disposed within an electrical path between the heating element and the processing unit. The processing unit is configured to selectively activate and deactivate the heating element through the power switch based on the fluid temperature detected by the fluid temperature sensor.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2008Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley
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Publication number: 20090314787Abstract: A system for preventing a deicer from being removed from a liquid receptacle includes a deicer, an anchoring assembly and a tether. The deicer includes a main body and a heating element. The heating element is configured to heat liquid within the liquid receptacle. The anchoring assembly is configured to be secured to or within the liquid receptacle. The tether has first and second ends. The first end is securely fastened to a portion of the deicer. The second end is securely fastened to the anchoring assembly. The anchoring assembly is configured to ensure that the deicer remains within the liquid receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley
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Patent number: D604245Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2008Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley