Patents by Inventor Frank J. Bis

Frank J. Bis 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).

  • Miner acoustic communication and location system
    Patent number: 8611187
    Abstract: A miner communication and locating system is disclosed. Two technologies used in the system include a communicator, and a locator array that may be used with a computer. The communicator portion allows trapped miners to continually signal without physical effort that they have survived a cave-in or explosion in a direct, mechanical, and reliable manner. The locator array receives the communicator signal for use to accurately identify where the survivors are underground, and facilitate their rescue; a computer can be used to calculate the position of the communicator from information provided by a plurality of locators: global positioning system receivers may be used with the locator array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Frank J. Bis, Richard W. Givens, James J. Reuther, Walter G. VanCleave
  • Mine barrier survival system
    Patent number: 8469781
    Abstract: A barrier survival system that isolates a safe volume within a mine or other confined structure and provides breathable air to one or more survivors within the safe volume who are awaiting rescue by generating oxygen, removing one or more toxins, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide; and providing heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: James J. Reuther, Richard W. Givens, Frank J. Bis, James M. Gant, James T. Worthington, II
  • MINER ACOUSTIC COMMUNICATION AND LOCATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120082005
    Abstract: A miner communication and locating system is disclosed. Two technologies used in the system include a communicator, and a locator array that may be used with a computer. The communicator portion allows trapped miners to continually signal without physical effort that they have survived a cave-in or explosion in a direct, mechanical, and reliable manner. The locator array receives the communicator signal for use to accurately identify where the survivors are underground, and facilitate their rescue; a computer can be used to calculate the position of the communicator from information provided by a plurality of locators: global positioning system receivers may be used with the locator array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Frank J. Bis, Richard W. Givens, James J. Reuther, Walter G. VanCleave
  • Miner acoustic communication and location system
    Patent number: 8100479
    Abstract: A miner communication and locating system is disclosed. Two technologies used in the system include a communicator, and a locator array that may be used with a computer. The communicator portion allows trapped miners to continually signal without physical effort that they have survived a cave-in or explosion in a direct, mechanical, and reliable manner. The locator array receives the communicator signal for use to accurately identify where the survivors are underground, and facilitate their rescue; a computer can be used to calculate the position of the communicator from information provided by a plurality of locators: global positioning system receivers may be used with the locator array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Frank J. Bis, Richard W. Givens, James J. Reuther, Walter G. VanCleave
  • MINER ACOUSTIC COMMUNICATION AND LOCATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100135116
    Abstract: A miner communication and locating system is disclosed. Two technologies used in the system include a communicator, and a locator array that may be used with a computer. The communicator portion allows trapped miners to continually signal without physical effort that they have survived a cave-in or explosion in a direct, mechanical, and reliable manner. The locator array receives the communicator signal for use to accurately identify where the survivors are underground, and facilitate their rescue; a computer can be used to calculate the position of the communicator from information provided by a plurality of locators: global positioning system receivers may be used with the locator array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Frank J. Bis, Richard W. Givens, James J. Reuther, Walter G. VanCleave
  • MINE BARRIER SURVIVAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090197518
    Abstract: A barrier survival system that isolates a safe volume within a mine or other confined structure and provides breathable air to one or more survivors within the safe volume who are awaiting rescue by generating oxygen, removing one or more toxins, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide; and providing heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: James J. Reuther, Richard W. Givens, Frank J. Bis, James M. Gant, James T. Worthington, II