Patents by Inventor James R. Gauger

James R. Gauger 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).

  • Convertible patient isolation pod
    Patent number: 8245713
    Abstract: A convertible isolation pod for an individual patient formed from sealable flexible plastic sheeting including an air intake grommet at the head end and an air exhaust grommet at the foot end of the pod each of the grommets being equipped with a valve to provide unidirectional air flow within the pod where the air is filtered to remove contaminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Charles R. Paschal, Jr., Orlando J. Illi, Jr., George W. Haubeil, James R. Gauger, Robert L. Mullins
  • Convertible patient isolation pod
    Publication number: 20020133100
    Abstract: A convertible isolation pod for an individual patient formed from sealable flexible plastic sheeting including an air intake grommet at the head end and an air exhaust grommet at the foot end of the pod each of the grommets being equipped with a valve to provide unidirectional air flow within the pod where the air is filtered to remove contaminants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Charles R. Paschal, Orlando J. Illi, George W. Haubeil, James R. Gauger, Robert L. Mullins
  • Collapsible isolation apparatus
    Publication number: 20020112754
    Abstract: A collapsible personnel isolation apparatus for preventing unwanted contaminations of hazardous biological and chemical materials including a base. A cover connects to the base by way of a zipper. A plurality of glove box ports are provided to allow rapid and convenient treatment of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: IIT Research Institute
    Inventors: James R. Gauger, Robert L. Mullins, George L. Stefanek, Joseph J. Petrovic
  • Convertible patient isolation pod
    Patent number: 6418932
    Abstract: A convertible isolation pod for an individual patient formed from sealable flexible plastic sheeting including an air intake grommet at the head end and an air exhaust grommet at the foot end of the pod each of the grommets being equipped with a Heimlich valve to provide unidirectional air flow within the pod where the air is filtered to remove contaminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Charles R. Paschal, Jr., Orlando J. Illi, George W. Haubeil, James R. Gauger, Robert L. Mullins, Jr.
  • Collapsible isolation apparatus
    Patent number: 6321764
    Abstract: A collapsible personnel isolation apparatus for preventing unwanted contaminations of hazardous biological and chemical materials including a base. A cover connects to the base by way of a zipper. A plurality of glove box ports are provided to allow rapid and convenient treatment of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: IIT Research Institute
    Inventors: James R. Gauger, Robert L. Mullins, George L. Stefanek, Joseph J. Petrovic
  • Convertible patient isolation pod
    Publication number: 20010029955
    Abstract: A convertible isolation pod for an individual patient formed from sealable flexible plastic sheeting including an air intake grommet at the head end and an air exhaust grommet at the foot end of the pod each of the grommets being equipped with a Heimlich valve to provide unidirectional air flow within the pod where the air is filtered to remove contaminants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Inventors: Charles R. Paschal, Orlando J. Illi, George W.. Haubeil, James R. Gauger, Robert L. Mullins
  • Isolation apparatus
    Patent number: 6241653
    Abstract: An isolation apparatus for the transport of a patient who is potentially infectious, who has been subjected to chemical or biological agents or who is threatened by chemical/biological attack. The invention comprises a transparent or semi-transparent, generally tubular enclosure, having two opposite ends. Secured to each of the two opposite ends of this transparent or semi-transparent, tubular enclosure are a pair of end walls. At least one semi-rigid support band extends around a portion of the outer periphery of the generally tubular enclosure. A base mat assembly, comprising at least a first flexible, flat sheet having a top side and a bottom side, is also a part of the invention. The top side of this first flat sheet is secured to the generally tubular enclosure. The bottom side of this sheet is secured to at least one reinforcing strap. Each of these one or more reinforcing straps has lateral ends, and the lateral ends of these straps are formed into loops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: ISOVAC Products LLC
    Inventors: James R. Gauger, Joseph J. Petrovic, George L. Stefanek