Patents by Inventor William Hoth

William Hoth 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).

  • Method of taking infrared temperature readings through a wildlife shield for electrical equipment
    Patent number: 6486785
    Abstract: Providing an animal shield having two halves snapped together around an electrical bushing and connector. The animal shield has a multiplicity of closely spaced apart openings substantially covering its body. An infrared camera is aimed at the animal shield and the temperature output of the electrical bushing and connector are recorded. If the temperature reading shows a temperature output of more than 5° F. over ambient, a report is made so that the bushing and connector can be serviced by appropriate personnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Universal Thermography, Inc.
    Inventor: William Hoth