Patrick J Hughes

US Patent:

20020125167, Sep 12, 2002

Filed:

Mar 6, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/799997

Inventors:

Patrick Hughes - Evanston IL, US
H. Bundy - Northfield IL, US
Michael Moran - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

B65D071/00

US Classification:

206/575000, 206/321000

Abstract:

A kit is provided for businesses and facilities to increase access by disabled persons. The kit includes a doorbell switch, a sign, a checklist, a tape measure, a doorstop, and potentially an access ramp. Installation instructions for the equipment is provided along with training guidelines for staff, tax forms and other accessibility information. The method includes assembling and offering the kit to businesses and facilities. The method also increases access by disabled persons by facilitating accessibility to businesses.

US Patent:

20040257221, Dec 23, 2004

Filed:

Jun 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/464983

Inventors:

Patrick Hughes - Evanston IL, US
H. Rundy - Northfield IL, US

Assignee:

Inclusion Solutions, LLC

International Classification:

G08B001/08

US Classification:

340/539100, 340/825190

Abstract:

A portable kit for use at a polling place to ease access of a disabled person to voting facilities. The portable kit includes a case containing a base, a collapsible post for mounting on the base and an activation switch mountable on the post and having a radio transmitter for emitting a radio signal when operated by a disabled person. A sign is also provided on the post to alert the disabled person of the presence of the assistance. A radio receiver and loudspeaker is provided inside the

US Patent:

20070182579, Aug 9, 2007

Filed:

Feb 9, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/350699

Inventors:

Patrick Hughes - Evanston IL, US

International Classification:

G09B 21/00

US Classification:

340825190

Abstract:

A drive-through facility access kit that provides access to drive-through restaurants for customers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Apparatus is provided for installation at a drive-through facility to enable a hearing impaired person to use the drive-through service. A method is also provided for enabling access to drive-through facilities for deaf or hard of hearing customers. Apparatus, and when provided in the form of an access kit, includes an alert system located at an drive-through ordering area which can be activated by a customer. Once activated, the alert system notifies an employee of the drive-through facility that a customer will be pulling forward to the pick-up window to receive assistance in the ordering process. Inside the facility, the access kit includes a receiver which emits a signal through a speaker to a drive through attendant. The drive-through access kit may also include an induction loop telecoil system for mounting at the ordering area.