Timothy K Byrne

US Patent:

8556436, Oct 15, 2013

Filed:

Feb 25, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/035759

Inventors:

Timothy Byrne - South Elgin IL, US

International Classification:

G02B 5/124

US Classification:

359530

Abstract:

The present invention comprises retroreflective surfaces used on both hunting structures and fire hydrants. A retroreflective surface is added to both of these by way of retroreflective liquid coating, powder coating, and/or retroreflective tape. The retroreflective surfaces may comprise an entire outside surface of the hunting structure or fire hydrant caps, or it may comprise only a portion of the outside surface. Because of their retroreflective properties, both the hunting structures and the fire hydrant caps may be seen more easily. Because retroreflective liquid coating, powder coating, or tape is to be used, these designs are inexpensive, easy to install, and environmentally friendly.

US Patent:

47681250, Aug 30, 1988

Filed:

Nov 18, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/122527

Inventors:

Timothy K. Byrne - Naperville IL

International Classification:

H02H 709

US Classification:

361 33

Abstract:

A device for protecting a DC series electric motor from the voltage surge which occurs when the motor fields collapse. Electrical resistances are connected in parallel with the series field coils and the commutating field coils of the motor. The resistances safely absorb any voltage surge resulting from field collapse and also protect the motor from externally generated voltage spikes.