Patents by Inventor Darren A. Carter

Darren A. Carter 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: 8156997
    Abstract: A device and method are disclosed for producing heated and/or cooled compressed air. The device may include a conventional air compressor, one or more filter stages to dry and purify the compressed air, a heat exchanger assembly including a heat exchanger enclosure with a heat exchange coil surrounded by ice or hot water for cooling or heating the compressed air, and an air distribution manifold to supply the temperature-controlled and filtered air to users. In a preferred embodiment, ice is used to cool the compressed air, and the cooled compressed air is supplied to protective gear worn by athletes to cool the athletes during rest periods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: TMS Company LLC
    Inventors: Melvin O. Carter, Darren A. Carter, Kevin A. Carter, Fred M. Williams