Patents by Inventor Robert M. Rother

Robert M. Rother 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).

  • Multilayer films and adhesive tapes
    Patent number: 11912003
    Abstract: Multilayer films and adhesive tapes that include such films, wherein the multilayer films include plasticized polyvinyl chloride and optionally one or more fillers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Christopher J. Rother, Jose P. De Souza, Robert B. Rosner, Jacob D. Young, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Gregg A. Patnode, Ann R. Fornof, Rafael Garcia-Ramirez, Jay M. Krieger
  • System and Method for Controlling Supply of Oxygen Based on Breathing Rate
    Publication number: 20090145428
    Abstract: A portable oxygen concentrator system weighing 4-20 pounds that is adapted to be readily transported by a user and deliver oxygen to the user includes a rechargeable energy source; a concentrator powered by said energy source and adapted to convert ambient air into concentrated oxygen gas for the user; an inspiration sensor that senses respiratory activity of the user, and produces a signal in response thereto; and a control unit that receives the signal in response to sensed respiratory activity, determines a breath rate based in part on the received signal in response to sensed respiratory activity and controls the portable oxygen concentrator system to deliver oxygen flow sufficient to meet oxygen demand of the user based at least in part on the determined breath rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: SEQUAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Sward, Paul L. Edwards, Robert M. Rother, Kevin M. Clark, Robert M. Cram