Patents by Inventor H. David Shockley

H. David Shockley 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).

  • Patent number: 9649464
    Abstract: An oxygen concentrator may rely on a pressure swing adsorption process to produce an oxygen enriched gas stream from canisters filled with granules capable of separation of oxygen from an air stream. The adsorption process uses a cyclical pressurization and venting of the canisters to generate an oxygen enriched gas stream. Coupling an oxygen concentration sensor to the generated oxygen enriched gas stream may allow monitoring of the purity of the produced gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Inova Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Wilkinson, Allan Sten Westersten, H. David Shockley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9649465
    Abstract: An oxygen concentrator may rely on a pressure swing adsorption process to produce an oxygen enriched gas stream from canisters filled with granules capable of separation of oxygen from an air stream. The adsorption process uses a cyclical pressurization and venting of the canisters to generate an oxygen enriched gas stream. The oxygen concentrator system may operate in multiple modes, automatically determined or selected by the user, to take into account the different activity levels of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Inova Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Wilkinson, Allan Sten Westersten, H. David Shockley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8915248
    Abstract: An oxygen concentrator may rely on a pressure swing adsorption process to produce an oxygen enriched gas stream from canisters filled with granules capable of separation of oxygen from an air stream. The adsorption process uses a cyclical pressurization and venting of the canisters to generate an oxygen enriched gas stream. During venting of the canisters, use of oxygen as a purge gas may improve the efficiency and lifetime of the oxygen concentrator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Inova Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Wilkinson, Allan Sten Westersten, H. David Shockley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8794237
    Abstract: An oxygen concentrator may rely on a pressure swing adsorption process to produce an oxygen enriched gas stream from canisters filled with granules capable of separation of oxygen from an air stream. The adsorption process uses a cyclical pressurization and venting of the canisters to generate an oxygen enriched gas stream. The oxygen concentrator system may include one or more flow restrictors to allow controlled release of oxygen enriched gas between the canisters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Inova Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Wilkinson, Allan Sten Westersten, H. David Shockley, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120055483
    Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system. In some embodiments, an oxygen concentrator system may be shutdown such that the canisters are pressurized to a pressure greater than ambient pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: William R. Wilkinson, H. David Shockley, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110030689
    Abstract: An oxygen concentrator may rely on a pressure swing adsorption process to produce an oxygen enriched gas stream from canisters filled with granules capable of separation of oxygen from an air stream. The adsorption process uses a cyclical pressurization and venting of the canisters to generate an oxygen enriched gas stream. Coupling an oxygen concentration sensor to the generated oxygen enriched gas stream may allow monitoring of the purity of the produced gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: William R. Wilkinson, Allan Sten Westersten, H. David Shockley, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110030686
    Abstract: An oxygen concentrator may rely on a pressure swing adsorption process to produce an oxygen enriched gas stream from canisters filled with granules capable of separation of oxygen from an air stream. The adsorption process uses a cyclical pressurization and venting of the canisters to generate an oxygen enriched gas stream. The oxygen concentrator system may operate in multiple modes, automatically determined or selected by the user, to take into account the different activity levels of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: William R. Wilkinson, Allan Sten Westersten, H. David Shockley, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110030685
    Abstract: An oxygen concentrator may rely on a pressure swing adsorption process to produce an oxygen enriched gas stream from canisters filled with granules capable of separation of oxygen from an air stream. The adsorption process uses a cyclical pressurization and venting of the canisters to generate an oxygen enriched gas stream. The oxygen concentrator system may deliver oxygen as one or more pulses of oxygen per breath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: William R. Wilkinson, Allan Sten Westersten, H. David Shockley, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110030684
    Abstract: An oxygen concentrator may rely on a pressure swing adsorption process to produce an oxygen enriched gas stream from canisters filled with granules capable of separation of oxygen from an air stream. The adsorption process uses a cyclical pressurization and venting of the canisters to generate an oxygen enriched gas stream. The oxygen concentrator system may include one or more flow restrictors to allow controlled release of oxygen enriched gas between the canisters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: William R. Wilkinson, Allan Sten Westersten, H. David Shockley, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110030687
    Abstract: An oxygen concentrator may rely on a pressure swing adsorption process to produce an oxygen enriched gas stream from canisters filled with granules capable of separation of oxygen from an air stream. The adsorption process uses a cyclical pressurization and venting of the canisters to generate an oxygen enriched gas stream. During venting of the canisters, use of oxygen as a purge gas may improve the efficiency and lifetime of the oxygen concentrator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: William R. Wilkinson, Allan Sten Westersten, H. David Shockley, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090065007
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an oxygen concentrator may include lightweight injection molded housing components coupled to dual-pump diaphragm compressors. The oxygen concentrator may be coupled to a pressure transducer that detects a user's inhalation. The detected inhalation may signal the release of a bolus of oxygen. The sensitivity of the pressure transducer readings may be adjusted based on a detected environment. The user's breathing rate may also be determined to control the number of compressors used for increased efficiency. An ultrasonic sensor and gas flow rate meter may be used to determine an amount of oxygen being delivered to the user. Other components such as step valves and a solar panel may also be used to further conserve battery power. The oxygen concentrator may also incorporate an audio device such as a mobile phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: William R. Wilkinson, Allan Sten Westersten, H. David Shockley, JR.
  • Publication number: 20030213044
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of illuminated articles including, but not limited to, illuminated intimate apparel. In practicing an embodiment of the present invention, one may weave, embroider, or by other means attach optical fibers to lingerie to form geometric patterns that are aesthetically pleasing. In a preferred embodiment, a portion of one or more optical fibers are interwoven or connected by other means to an article of intimate apparel. A first end of the each fiber may be connected directly to an article and/or connected along an article and bent so as to emit light at selected points. The opposite end of each optical fiber is permanently or removably connected to a light emitting diode (“LED”) or other suitable light source to provide light energy through the optical fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: William R. Wilkinson, H. David Shockley,
  • Publication number: 20030204928
    Abstract: A screen cleaning and utensil container shaped to simulate a consumer product package is provided. The screen cleaning and utensil container includes a body having a sidewall, bottom wall and a top wall shaped to simulate a consumer product having an exterior surface, the body forming at least one internal compartment adapted for storing utensils, the top wall forming a top opening in connection with the internal compartment and at least one cleaning member for cleaning a display screen is connected to a portion of the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2002
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: H. David Shockley, William R. Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 5641458
    Abstract: A flow through cell for non-invasive monitoring of fluids flowing therethrough includes a membrane covered view window through which sensors may monitor the fluids. The membranes are secured in position by a frame and retainer assembly with the frame and retainer clamping the membranes in place between the frame support structure and the retainer. The frame is snugly fitted into the cell and includes a sensor receptive chamber for positioning the sensors in the window and in position with the membranes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1997
    Inventors: H. David Shockley, Jr., William R. Wilkinson
  • Patent number: D606655
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Inova Labs, LLC
    Inventors: William R. Wilkinson, Allan Sten Westersten, H. David Shockley, Jr.