Patents by Inventor Gary McGurgan

Gary McGurgan 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).

  • MEMBRANE MODULES
    Publication number: 20190358594
    Abstract: The invention relates to membranes, membrane modules, and applications therefor. In particular, the invention relates to the construction of membranes and membrane modules for use in osmotically driven membrane processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Eric Maxwell, Inga B. Elkina, Nathan T. Hancock, Gary McGurgan
  • FORWARD OSMOSIS MEMBRANES
    Publication number: 20180345228
    Abstract: Forward osmosis membranes include an active layer and a thin support layer. A bilayer substrate including a removable backing layer may allow forward osmosis membranes with reduced supporting layer thickness to be processed on existing manufacturing lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Robert L. McGinnis, Gary McGurgan
  • FORWARD OSMOSIS MEMBRANES
    Publication number: 20170113192
    Abstract: Forward osmosis membranes include an active layer and a thin support layer. A bilayer substrate including a removable backing layer may allow forward osmosis membranes with reduced supporting layer thickness to be processed on existing manufacturing lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Robert L. McGinnis, Gary McGurgan
  • Forward osmosis membranes
    Patent number: 9463422
    Abstract: Forward osmosis membranes include an active layer and a thin support layer. A bilayer substrate including a removable backing layer may allow forward osmosis membranes with reduced supporting layer thickness to be processed on existing manufacturing lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Oasys Water, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. McGinnis, Gary McGurgan
  • Thin film composite heat exchangers
    Patent number: 9186627
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to thin film composite heat exchangers and methods of making thin film composite heat exchangers. The heat exchangers can be made with polymers or other materials including, but not limited to, inorganic materials such as silicon, clay, ceramic, brick, or metal. Heat exchangers in accordance with the invention may be made of a material that is non-corrosive, durable, and that may be applied in a thin coating so as to minimize resistance to heat transfer and material costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: OASYS WATER, INC.
    Inventors: Robert L. McGinnis, Gary McGurgan
  • MEMBRANE MODULES
    Publication number: 20140263025
    Abstract: The invention relates to membranes, membrane modules, and applications therefor. In particular, the invention relates to the construction of membranes and membrane modules for use in osmotically driven membrane processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: OASYS WATER, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Maxwell, Inga B. Elkina, Nathan Hancock, Gary McGurgan
  • Forward osmosis membranes
    Patent number: 8460554
    Abstract: Forward osmosis membranes include an active layer and a thin support layer. A bilayer substrate including a removable backing layer may allow forward osmosis membranes with reduced supporting layer thickness to be processed on existing manufacturing lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Oasys Water, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert McGinnis, Gary McGurgan
  • FORWARD OSMOSIS MEMBRANES
    Publication number: 20120234758
    Abstract: Forward osmosis membranes include an active layer and a thin support layer. A bilayer substrate including a removable backing layer may allow forward osmosis membranes with reduced supporting layer thickness to be processed on existing manufacturing lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: OASYS WATER, INC.
    Inventors: Robert McGinnis, Gary McGurgan
  • Forward osmosis membranes
    Patent number: 8181794
    Abstract: Forward osmosis membranes include an active layer and a thin support layer. A bilayer substrate including a removable backing layer may allow forward osmosis membranes with reduced supporting layer thickness to be processed on existing manufacturing lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Oasys Water, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert McGinnis, Gary McGurgan
  • THIN FILM COMPOSITE HEAT EXCHANGERS
    Publication number: 20120073795
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to thin film composite heat exchangers and methods of making thin film composite heat exchangers. The heat exchangers can be made with polymers or other materials including, but not limited to, inorganic materials such as silicon, clay, ceramic, brick, or metal. Heat exchangers in accordance with the invention may be made of a material that is non-corrosive, durable, and that may be applied in a thin coating so as to minimize resistance to heat transfer and material costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Oasys Water, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert McGinnis, Gary McGurgan