Patents by Inventor Chad Sample

Chad Sample 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).

  • Patent number: 7841027
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a partition system includes a flexible partition expandable along at least its length and its height, at least one support element associated with the partition, and a fluid delivery system associated with the partition and configured to deliver a fluid to a space adjacent to the partition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Immediate Response Technologies
    Inventor: Chad Sample
  • Patent number: 7624543
    Abstract: A portable decontamination system includes a preassembled shelter, convertible between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, and a fluid delivery system integral with the shelter. In the stowed configuration the shelter encloses a negligible volume. In the deployed configuration the shelter comprises a plurality of side walls, a plurality of end walls, and a roof. The walls and the roof define a central space. The fluid delivery system is configured to convey decontamination fluid into the shelter and to distribute decontamination fluid throughout at least a portion of the central space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Branch Banking and Trust Company
    Inventors: Chad Sample, Richard A. Esser
  • Publication number: 20070095375
    Abstract: A portable decontamination system includes a preassembled shelter, convertible between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, and a fluid delivery system integral with the shelter. In the stowed configuration the shelter encloses a negligible volume. In the deployed configuration the shelter comprises a plurality of side walls, a plurality of end walls, and a roof. The walls and the roof define a central space. The fluid delivery system is configured to convey decontamination fluid into the shelter and to distribute decontamination fluid throughout at least a portion of the central space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Chad Sample, Richard Esser
  • Patent number: 7131236
    Abstract: A portable decontamination system includes a preassembled shelter, convertible between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, and a fluid delivery system integral with the shelter. In the stowed configuration the shelter encloses a negligible volume. In the deployed configuration the shelter comprises a plurality of side walls, a plurality of end walls, and a roof. The walls and the roof define a central space. The fluid delivery system is configured to convey decontamination fluid into the shelter and to distribute decontamination fluid throughout at least a portion of the central space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: TVI Corporation
    Inventors: Chad Sample, Richard A. Esser
  • Publication number: 20050011139
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a partition system includes a flexible partition expandable along at least its length and its height, at least one support element associated with the partition, and a fluid delivery system associated with the partition and configured to deliver a fluid to a space adjacent to the partition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Inventor: Chad Sample
  • Patent number: 6768126
    Abstract: A thermal image identification system includes an infrared emitting element having a laminate, and a power source electrically communicable with the infrared emitting element. The laminate includes an infrared emitting layer having a first side and a second side, a cover layer associated with the first side, and a backing layer associated with the second side. The laminate may also include a first heat insulating layer between the infrared emitting layer and the cover layer, a second heat insulating layer between the infrared emitting layer and the backing layer, and an infrared reflective layer between the second heat insulating layer and the backing layer. A plurality of infrared emitting elements may be arranged contiguously for coordinated operation. The infrared emitting elements may be arranged in a one-dimensional or a two-dimensional array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Inventors: Harvey M. Novak, Chad Sample, Paul R. Baity, Russell J. Dominique
  • Publication number: 20040113817
    Abstract: An infrared beacon includes a plurality of infrared emitters disposed on a support and a power supply providing power to the infrared emitters. The infrared beacon emits a flashing infrared signature to allow identification or classification of a target in low light conditions. The beacon may be viewed with a thermal infrared viewing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Harvey M. Novak, Chad Sample, Paul R. Baity
  • Patent number: 6729460
    Abstract: A portable rapidly deploying roller transfer device is disclosed, which is adapted to receive and convey objects. The transfer device may be rapidly manipulated between an elongated open configuration and a collapsed compact configuration. The framework of the transfer device includes rods, hubs, and a canopy. Each rod pivotally joins to another rod by a scissors-type connection intermediate the rod ends. In addition, the end portion of each rod pivotally joins to a hub, where each hub may receive a plurality of rods. As configured, each rod enjoys pivotal movement in relation to the hub along a single axis of revolution. The rods rotate about this single axis of revolution from the collapsed compact configuration, where the rods are substantially parallel to one another, to the erect open configuration, where the rods radiate outwardly from one another and the framework of the transfer device assumes a rectangular prism shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: TVI Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Esser, Chad Sample
  • Publication number: 20030074845
    Abstract: A portable decontamination system includes a preassembled shelter, convertible between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, and a fluid delivery system integral with the shelter. In the stowed configuration the shelter encloses a negligible volume. In the deployed configuration the shelter comprises a plurality of side walls, a plurality of end walls, and a roof. The walls and the roof define a central space. The fluid delivery system is configured to convey decontamination fluid into the shelter and to distribute decontamination fluid throughout at least a portion of the central space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Chad Sample, Richard A. Esser
  • Publication number: 20020071020
    Abstract: A thermal image identification system includes an infrared emitting element having a laminate, and a power source electrically communicable with the infrared emitting element. The laminate includes an infrared emitting layer having a first side and a second side, a cover layer associated with the first side, and a backing layer associated with the second side. The laminate may also include a first heat insulating layer between the infrared emitting layer and the cover layer, a second heat insulating layer between the infrared emitting layer and the backing layer, and an infrared reflective layer between the second heat insulating layer and the backing layer. A plurality of infrared emitting elements may be arranged contiguously for coordinated operation. The infrared emitting elements may be arranged in a one-dimensional or a two-dimensional array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: Harvey M. Novak, Chad Sample, Paul R. Baity, Russell J. Dominique
  • Publication number: 20010045339
    Abstract: A portable rapidly deploying roller transfer device is disclosed, which is adapted to receive and convey objects. The transfer device may be rapidly manipulated between an elongated open configuration and a collapsed compact configuration. The framework of the transfer device includes rods, hubs, and a canopy. Each rod pivotally joins to another rod by a scissors-type connection intermediate the rod ends. In addition, the end portion of each rod pivotally joins to a hub, where each hub may receive a plurality of rods. As configured, each rod enjoys pivotal movement in relation to the hub along a single axis of revolution. The rods rotate about this single axis of revolution from the collapsed compact configuration, where the rods are substantially parallel to one another, to the erect open configuration, where the rods radiate outwardly from one another and the framework of the transfer device assumes a rectangular prism shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Applicant: TVI Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Esser, Chad Sample