Patents by Inventor James T. Worthington, II

James T. Worthington, II 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).

  • Mine barrier survival system
    Patent number: 8469781
    Abstract: A barrier survival system that isolates a safe volume within a mine or other confined structure and provides breathable air to one or more survivors within the safe volume who are awaiting rescue by generating oxygen, removing one or more toxins, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide; and providing heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: James J. Reuther, Richard W. Givens, Frank J. Bis, James M. Gant, James T. Worthington, II
  • MINE BARRIER SURVIVAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090197518
    Abstract: A barrier survival system that isolates a safe volume within a mine or other confined structure and provides breathable air to one or more survivors within the safe volume who are awaiting rescue by generating oxygen, removing one or more toxins, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide; and providing heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: James J. Reuther, Richard W. Givens, Frank J. Bis, James M. Gant, James T. Worthington, II
  • Delivery system for carbon dioxide absorption material
    Patent number: 6699309
    Abstract: A delivery system for carbon dioxide absorption material includes a container for the storage of carbon dioxide absorption material, and a receptacle capable of receiving carbon dioxide absorption materials. The receptacle has a contact limiting membrane that substantially prohibits the passage of particulate matter from the carbon dioxide absorption material and allows the passage of gases therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: James T. Worthington, II, Mark J. Koenig, Clifford N. Dodson, Rodney D. Jenkins