Patents by Inventor Scott Willen

Scott Willen 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).

  • DRINKING WATER COOLER
    Publication number: 20120186285
    Abstract: A liquid cooling system comprising: a liquid inlet and outlet; one or more liquid reservoirs in fluid communication with the liquid inlet and outlet; an evaporative element in fluid communication with a liquid reservoir; and a fan in flowable communication with a surface of the evaporative element is provided. The liquid cooling system can cool drinking water. The liquid cooling system can be powered by AC power, DC power, solar power or a combination. The liquid cooling system can be used in-line in a hydration system, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Rolf Gerald Baumgartner, Charles Joseph Harmon, Ryan Andrew Sievers, Gary Scott Willen
  • DETECTION OF SMALL LIGANDS WITH METMYOGLOBIN
    Publication number: 20120164738
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for the rapid detection of small ligands, such as cyanide, carbon monoxide or azide, in small quantities. Specifically, metmyoglobin is used to bind small ligands which yield a product with a characteristic absorbance spectrum that is detectable and quantifiable. Also disclosed is a kit for detecting small ligands with metmyoglobin, which is portable and provides for practice of the invention without the use of harsh solvents or chemical reagents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: U.S. ARMY MEDICAL RESEARCH AND MATERIEL COMMAND
    Inventors: James B. Kelly, Fred M. Hawkridge, Steven I. Baskin, Matthew G. Clark, Scott Willens
  • Method and Apparatus for liquefaction of a Gas
    Publication number: 20090019886
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for making noncommercial amounts of a gas a liquid using a Joule-Thomson device. The device uses a precooler, a compressor, a Joule-Thomson valve and a thermally insulated housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Scott Willen, Charles J. Harmon, Richard J. Kocinski