Patents by Inventor Dean R. Wheeler

Dean R. Wheeler 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).

  • Publication number: 20140303916
    Abstract: A probe is configured for measuring an electrical impedance of a workpiece using external testing equipment. The probe includes a non-conducting base and an array of at least four spaced-apart line conductors. The at least four spaced-apart line conductors are disposed generally in parallel to each other along their lengths on a surface of the non-conducting base and are electrically connected to a corresponding array of at least four terminals on the non-conducting base. The non-conducting base is configured to be placed over a surface of the workpiece so that the at least four spaced-apart line conductors contact the surface of the workpiece and the at least four terminals are configured to be connected the external testing equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Brigham Young University
    Inventors: Brian Anthony Mazzeo, Dean R. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 8404396
    Abstract: A non-microbial fuel cell utilizing an organic fuel containing a hydroxyl group and a non-metallic catalyst is disclosed. Compositions for use in and methods for generating electric energy from chemical energy using fuel cells are also disclosed. Compositions for use in and methods of storing energy using fuel cells are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Brigham Young University
    Inventors: Gerald Watt, Dean R. Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20100151356
    Abstract: A non-microbial fuel cell utilizing an organic fuel containing a hydroxyl group and a non-metallic catalyst is disclosed. Compositions for use in and methods for generating electric energy from chemical energy using fuel cells are also disclosed. Compositions for use in and methods of storing energy using fuel cells are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Brigham Young University
    Inventors: Gerald Watt, Dean R. Wheeler