Patents by Inventor Douglas McKenna

Douglas McKenna 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: 20050160913
    Abstract: A method of processing carbon dioxide adsorbent for use in a CO2 removal system. The method includes combining a polymer, lithium hydroxide (LiOH), and lubricant that dissolves the polymer to form a first LiOH adsorbent. A structure may be formed using the first LiOH adsorbent. The lubricant may be extracted from the structured LiOH adsorbent using a solvent to form a second LiOH adsorbent. The solvent may be removed from the second LiOH adsorbent to form a third LiOH adsorbent. The third LiOH adsorbent may be hydrated to form a fourth LiOH adsorbent having a water content above an anhydrous level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Applicant: Micropore, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hrycak, Douglas McKenna
  • Publication number: 20050160912
    Abstract: A CO2 removal system including a member having a first opening and a second opening to enable air flow containing carbon dioxide (CO2) to pass from the first opening to the second opening and lithium hydroxide (LiOH) supported by the member and having an initial water content above an anhydrous level. In one embodiment, LiOH adsorbent density is a maximum of approximately 1.0 g/cm3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Applicant: Micropore, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hrycak, Douglas McKenna
  • Patent number: 5395429
    Abstract: An improved air diffusion panel, and method of construction and use, is provided which is particularly suitable for use in clean and ultra-clean environments, such as clean rooms and mini-environments facilities. The preferred diffusion panel of the present invention includes a diffusion membrane of a continuous mass of porous polytetrafluoroethylene bonded to one or more support screens of polymer mesh. The composite membrane and screens are mounted in a unique frame which eases the time and effort required for construction of the panels and which can be mounted to reduce vibration of the panel and leakage around its edges. This improved air diffusion panel also significantly filters small and sub-micron particles, resists chemical attack, and blocks liquid droplets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Sutsko, Douglas McKenna, Nelson A. George