Patents by Inventor Garry E. Shields

Garry E. Shields 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).

  • Medical body shield
    Patent number: 12446990
    Abstract: A medical body shield is provided, which includes a center panel formed from a visually-transparent material. The medical body shield protects a user from infectious diseases, while providing the physical access and manual dexterity needed to interact with one or more individuals who are infected (or suspected of being infected). The medical body shields may be used in methods of conducting testing and/or administering treatments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2025
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Garry E. Shields, Michael Wade, James G. Mattern
  • Asymmetrical industrial manufacturing rapid prototyping system and method for producing articles
    Patent number: 11865745
    Abstract: Systems and methods for designing and producing articles using augmented reality apparatus are provided. The articles may incorporate commercially-available off-the-shelf (COTS) components such as motors, power supplies, and/or propulsion systems for use as vehicles or vessels. The articles may also incorporate modular components, such as storage and/or building components. Methods and kits for producing the articles are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Garry E. Shields
  • Human awareness telemetry apparatus, systems, and methods
    Patent number: 11620893
    Abstract: Systems and apparatus are provided for monitoring and/or collecting data regarding environmental conditions and optionally personal health information, and generating warnings for a wearer based on acceptable limits for hazards. Using the collected data, the systems and apparatus communicate recommendations to the wearer to improve or maintain personal safety in the detected environment. Methods for monitoring environmental risks and generating warnings based on acceptable limits for hazards are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Michael Wade, Garry E. Shields, Zbigniew J. Karaszewski
  • Human awareness telemetry apparatus, systems, and methods
    Patent number: 11113942
    Abstract: Systems and apparatus are provided for monitoring and/or collecting data regarding environmental conditions and optionally personal health information, and generating warnings for a wearer based on acceptable limits for hazards. Using the collected data, the systems and apparatus communicate recommendations to the wearer to improve or maintain personal safety in the detected environment. Methods for monitoring environmental risks and generating warnings based on acceptable limits for hazards are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Michael Wade, Garry E. Shields, Zbigniew J. Karaszewski
  • Photographing and measuring a territorial radiation field
    Patent number: 8373141
    Abstract: Dosimeter chips are widely distributed over a territorial area. This is followed by photographing the area from above to produce a color photograph. The color photograph is compared with radiation/color calibration data for the dosimeter chips. The total radiation accumulation is determined from the calibration data. The invention is for emergency use after civil accidents, for ascertaining a threat to military personnel before entering the battlefield or for interrogating a ship at sea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Garry E. Shields, Paul W. Brown, Gordon K. Riel, Robert D. Rogalski