Patents by Inventor Chris T. Zervas

Chris T. Zervas 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: 10175152
    Abstract: Provided are methods for testing aerosol material compatibility of various samples to disinfectants, decontaminates, and other such materials that are used as aerosols. A test is performed in a controlled environment, such as an aerosol chamber, using a specific set of test parameters representative of actual use of tested materials, such as dispensing parameters and exposure parameters. During the test, a test surface of the sample is exposed to an aerosol mist. Other surfaces may be protected. After exposure to the aerosol mist, the sample may be allowed to sit for a period of time. The sample is later cleaned and tested to determine effects of various materials in the mist on the sample. In some embodiments, some or all operations may be repeated for the same sample or different samples. The test parameters may be varied to determine compatibility limits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Conor J. Van Camp, Chris T. Zervas, Shawn H. Park
  • Publication number: 20170089812
    Abstract: Provided are methods for testing aerosol material compatibility of various samples to disinfectants, decontaminates, and other such materials that are used as aerosols. A test is performed in a controlled environment, such as an aerosol chamber, using a specific set of test parameters representative of actual use of tested materials, such as dispensing parameters and exposure parameters. During the test, a test surface of the sample is exposed to an aerosol mist. Other surfaces may be protected. After exposure to the aerosol mist, the sample may be allowed to sit for a period of time. The sample is later cleaned and tested to determine effects of various materials in the mist on the sample. In some embodiments, some or all operations may be repeated for the same sample or different samples. The test parameters may be varied to determine compatibility limits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Conor J. Van Camp, Chris T. Zervas, Shawn H. Park
  • Patent number: 9546933
    Abstract: Provided are methods for testing aerosol material compatibility of various samples to disinfectants, decontaminants, and other such materials that are used as aerosols. A test is performed in a controlled environment, such as an aerosol chamber, using a specific set of test parameters representative of actual use of tested materials, such as dispensing parameters and exposure parameters. During the test, a test surface of the sample is exposed to an aerosol mist. Other surfaces may be protected. After exposure to the aerosol mist, the sample may be allowed to sit for a period of time. The sample is later cleaned and tested to determine effects of various materials in the mist on the sample. In some embodiments, some or all operations may be repeated for the same sample or different samples. The test parameters may be varied to determine compatibility limits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Conor J. Van Camp, Chris T. Zervas, Shawn H. Park
  • Publication number: 20160033374
    Abstract: Provided are methods for testing aerosol material compatibility of various samples to disinfectants, decontaminants, and other such materials that are used as aerosols. A test is performed in a controlled environment, such as an aerosol chamber, using a specific set of test parameters representative of actual use of tested materials, such as dispensing parameters and exposure parameters. During the test, a test surface of the sample is exposed to an aerosol mist. Other surfaces may be protected. After exposure to the aerosol mist, the sample may be allowed to sit for a period of time. The sample is later cleaned and tested to determine effects of various materials in the mist on the sample. In some embodiments, some or all operations may be repeated for the same sample or different samples. The test parameters may be varied to determine compatibility limits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Conor J. Van Camp, Chris T. Zervas, Shawn H. Park
  • Publication number: 20090304942
    Abstract: A zinc-nickel substrate is applied to a component by using a zinc-nickel wire formed with between about 8 to 20 percent nickel and between about 80 to 90 percent zinc. This formed zinc-nickel wire is held in a two wire electric arc spray system to spray the zinc-nickel substrate on the component, such as an aircraft part, while operating the two wire electric arc spray system within a specific range of operating parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Gary C. Erickson, Mark S. Pollack, Luong Tran, Chris T. Zervas, Paul D. Cacciola