Patents by Inventor Dwight R. Foster

Dwight R. Foster 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).

  • Gas scrubbing reagent and methods for using same
    Publication number: 20040166043
    Abstract: A reagent composition for removing a contaminant from a gas. The reagent composition contains (1) a silicate compound; (2) a sequestrant; and optionally a surfactant. The reagent composition may be used in methods to remove contaminants from gases. The reagent composition in combination with micro/miniature mechanical structures provides for reduced back pressure and reduced volume of the reaction chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Robert W. Vandine, Anthony S. Campo, Dwight R. Foster
  • Information storage apparatus
    Patent number: 4662091
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a simulated key that contains important personal and medical information on a microfiche chip (46) enclosed within an information cartridge (32) that is selectively stored within the cover (10) that gives the key its appearance. The information cartridge has a handle (26) with a distinctive aperture (27) and stylized letters (12) to provide a skeleton key appearance yet to clearly disclose to trained medical and emergency personnel the information content of the key. A cartridge placement holder (47) also is provided to align the microfiche chip with the optical and magnification apparatus of conventional microfiche reading apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1987
    Assignee: Life Key Corporation
    Inventors: Dwight R. Foster, Diane Foster
  • Cartridge placement holder
    Patent number: 4634245
    Abstract: This invention is disclosed to a simulated key that contains important personal and medical information on a microfiche chip (46) enclosed within an information cartridge (32) that is selectively stored within the cover (10) that gives the key its appearance. The information cartridge has a handle (26) with a distinctive aperture (27) and stylized letters (12) to provide a skeleton key appearance yet to clearly disclose to trained medical and emergency personnel the information content of the key. A cartridge placement holder (47) also is provided to align the microfiche chip with the optical and magnification apparatus of conventional microfiche reading apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1987
    Assignee: Life Key Corporation
    Inventors: Dwight R. Foster, Diane Foster
  • Information storage apparatus
    Patent number: 4577425
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a simulated key that contains important personal and medical information on a microfiche chip (46) enclosed within an information cartridge (32) that is selectively stored within the cover (10) that gives the key its appearance. The information cartridge has a handle (26) with a distinctive aperture (27) and stylized letters (12) to provide a skeleton key appearance yet to clearly disclose to trained medical and emergency personnel the information content of the key. A cartridge placement holder (47) also is provided to align the microfiche chip with the optical and magnification apparatus of conventional microfiche reading apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1986
    Assignee: Life Key Corporation
    Inventors: Dwight R. Foster, Diane Foster