Patents by Inventor George E. Worley

George E. Worley 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).

  • Methods and devices for countering grativity induced loss of consciousness and novel pulse oximeter probes
    Patent number: 8679028
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and devices of obtaining plethysmograph readings and utilizing plethysomography to identify when pilots are about to experience GLOC. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the invention pertains to methods and devices designed to warn a pilot that he/she is about to enter GLOC and/or automatically averting catastrophic damage or injuries by directing a plane being piloted to take predetermined corrective actions. Specifically disclosed is a system embodiment for assisting in the prevention of gravity induced loss of consciousness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignees: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc., Beta Biomed Services, Inc., Convergent Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Melker, Michael J. Banner, Brian S. Fuehrlein, George E. Worley, Neil R. Euliano