Patents by Inventor Jason A. Graves
Jason A. Graves 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).
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Patent number: 12368311Abstract: There is provided a system having an electronic device powered by at least one battery, a controller communicably coupled to at least one battery, wherein the controller is configured to: determine a state of charge of the at least one battery; and interrupt a function of the electronic device for at least one predefined time period based on the state of charge of the at least one battery, where the interruption is indicative of a state of charge of the at least one battery. There is also provided an electronic device for use in the system.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: July 22, 2025Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Kevin W. Eberman, Jason A. Graves
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Patent number: 12138491Abstract: An exhaust apparatus for connection to a personal protection respiratory device that defines a filtered air volume adjacent to the face of a wearer and comprises at least one exhalation, the apparatus comprising a blower in fluid connection with the at least one exhalation valve, the blower being responsive to the wearer's respiratory cycle to draw a substantial portion of the wearer's exhaled breath through the at least one exhalation valve wherein, in response to the wearer's respiratory cycle, the blower operates throughout the wearer's exhale breath, or a substantial period thereof, and does not operate throughout the wearer's inhale breath, or a substantial period thereofType: GrantFiled: February 18, 2022Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Desmon T. Curran, John A. Duff, Benjamin H. Cooper, Jason A. Graves, Reyad A. Abdulqader
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Publication number: 20240073665Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a short-range communication device (10, 10?, 5 10?) for a personal protective equipment or a personal protective device (200, 210, 220, 230) comprising a transmission unit (20, 20?, 20?) for wirelessly transmitting a voice signal of a user (100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160) to a receiving unit (40,40?, 40?) over a predetermined distance such that a communication channel is established between the transmission unit (20, 20?, 20?) and the receiving unit (40, 40?, 40?) so that a user (100, 10 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160) can hear the voice signal. The present disclosure further relates to a short-range communication system comprising at least two short-range communication devices (10, 10?, 10?) according to the present disclosure and to a method of establishing a short-range communication between such devices (10, 10?, 10?).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2021Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Jason A. Graves, Benjamin W. Watson, John C. Wright, Parfes Mohammed, Henning T. Urban, Abel Gladstone Mangam, Christopher P. Henderson, Darin K. Thompson, Britton G. Billingsley
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Patent number: 11554233Abstract: There is provided an exhaust apparatus for connection to a personal protection respiratory device that defines a filtered air volume adjacent to the face of a wearer and comprises at least one exhalation, the apparatus comprising a blower in fluid connection with the at least one exhalation valve, the blower being responsive to the wearer's respiratory cycle to draw a substantial portion of the wearer's exhaled breath through the at least one exhalation valve wherein, in response to the wearer's respiratory cycle, the blower operates throughout the wearer's exhale breath, or a substantial period thereof, and does not operate throughout the wearer's inhale breath, or a substantial period thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2018Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: John A. Duff, Benjamin H. Cooper, Jason A. Graves, Henning T. Urban
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Publication number: 20220407325Abstract: There is provided a system having an electronic device powered by at least one battery, a controller communicably coupled to at least one battery, wherein the controller is configured to: determine a state of charge of the at least one battery; and interrupt a function of the electronic device for at least one predefined time period based on the state of charge of the at least one battery, where the interruption is indicative of a state of charge of the at least one battery. There is also provided an electronic device for use in the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2020Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Kevin W. Eberman, Jason A. Graves
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Publication number: 20220168597Abstract: An exhaust apparatus for connection to a personal protection respiratory device that defines a filtered air volume adjacent to the face of a wearer and comprises at least one exhalation, the apparatus comprising a blower in fluid connection with the at least one exhalation valve, the blower being responsive to the wearer's respiratory cycle to draw a substantial portion of the wearer's exhaled breath through the at least one exhalation valve wherein, in response to the wearer's respiratory cycle, the blower operates throughout the wearer's exhale breath, or a substantial period thereof, and does not operate throughout the wearer's inhale breath, or a substantial period thereofType: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2022Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Desmon T. Curran, John A. Duff, Benjamin H. Cooper, Jason A. Graves, Reyad A. Abdulqader
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Publication number: 20200038614Abstract: There is provided an exhaust apparatus for connection to a personal protection respiratory device that defines a filtered air volume adjacent to the face of a wearer and comprises at least one exhalation, the apparatus comprising a blower in fluid connection with the at least one exhalation valve, the blower being responsive to the wearer's respiratory cycle to draw a substantial portion of the wearer's exhaled breath through the at least one exhalation valve wherein, in response to the wearer's respiratory cycle, the blower operates throughout the wearer's exhale breath, or a substantial period thereof, and does not operate throughout the wearer's inhale breath, or a substantial period thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: John A. Duff, Benjamin H. Cooper, Jason A. Graves, Henning T. Urban
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Publication number: 20190257469Abstract: An article mounting device including a stretch releasable adhesive strip capable of being attached to a surface. The adhesive strip is positioned on the base, whilst the non-adhesive pull tab portion is visible to allow easy detaching by the user. The mounting device comprises an adjustable protrusion to allow the mounting of a variety of articles to different surfaces such as a wall, ceiling and others.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2017Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Sabeel Ullah, Jason A. Graves
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Publication number: 20180185677Abstract: An exhaust apparatus for connection to a personal protection respiratory device that defines a filtered air volume adjacent to the face of a wearer and comprises at least one exhalation, the apparatus comprising a blower in fluid connection with the at least one exhalation valve, the blower being responsive to the wearer's respiratory cycle to draw a substantial portion of the wearer's exhaled breath through the at least one exhalation valve wherein, in response to the wearer's respiratory cycle, the blower operates throughout the wearer's exhale breath, or a substantial period thereof, and does not operate throughout the wearer's inhale breath, or a substantial period thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2016Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Desmon T. Curran, John A. Duff, Benjamin H. Cooper, Jason A. Graves, Reyad A. Abdulqader
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Patent number: 8814009Abstract: An aerosol metering valve comprising: (a) a valve stem movable between a rest position and a firing position comprising: a body portion comprising a circumferential sealing surface (b) a valve body comprising: a body wall, and an internal chamber defined at least in part by the body wall; and (c) a metering gasket having an inner periphery defining an aperture, being disposed near the most interior end of the internal chamber and being configured to be able to form a transient, substantially fluid-tight face seal against the circumferential sealing surface of the valve stem, where at the rest position of the valve stem, the body portion of the valve stem is located within the internal chamber and as the valve stem is moved from its rest position towards its firing position the circumferential sealing surface of the valve stem contacts the metering gasket to form a face seal thereby closing a metering chamber and thereafter further movement of the valve stem towards its firing position causes the metering gaskType: GrantFiled: October 2, 2008Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Peter D. Hodson, Matthew A. Goring, Stephen J. Howgill, John Fielding, Richard D. Brewer, Rachael V. Shaw, Paul A. Charnock, Stuart A. McGlasson, Stephen D. Helm, Graham V. Jackson, Anthony W. Balkwill, Jason A. Graves
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Publication number: 20110042419Abstract: An aerosol metering valve comprising: (a) a valve stem movable between a rest position and a firing position comprising: a body portion comprising a circumferential sealing surface (b) a valve body comprising: a body wall, and an internal chamber defined at least in part by the body wall; and (c) a metering gasket having an inner periphery defining an aperture, being disposed near the most interior end of the internal chamber and being configured to be able to form a transient, substantially fluid-tight face seal against the circumferential sealing surface of the valve stem, where at the rest position of the valve stem, the body portion of the valve stem is located within the internal chamber and as the valve stem is moved from its rest position towards its firing position the circumferential sealing surface of the valve stem contacts the metering gasket to form a face seal thereby closing a metering chamber and thereafter further movement of the valve stem towards its firing position causes the metering gaskType: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2008Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Peter D. Hodson, Matthew A. Goring, Stephen J. Howgill, John Fielding, Rachel V. Shaw, Paul A. Charnock, Stuart A. McGlasson, Stephen D. Helm, Graham V. Jackson, Anthony W. Balkwill, Jason A. Graves
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Patent number: 6948191Abstract: A personal protective suit for a wearer includes a hood portion located generally above the wearer's neck and at least partially enveloping the wearer's nose and mouth, a body portion located generally below the wearer's neck and at least partially enveloping the wearer's torso, an air delivery system that can deliver air to the hood portion, a vent that can permit gasses to escape from the body portion, and a partial flow restriction between the hood portion and body portion of the suit. The partial flow restriction permits gasses to pass from the hood portion to the body portion while reducing carbon dioxide levels in front of the wearer's mouth. The suit can be fabricated without requiring a face piece.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2002Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Martin J. Avery, Raymond Odell, Jason A. Graves
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Patent number: 6823867Abstract: A pouch is provided for the blower unit of a powered air-purifying respirator system, to isolate the blower unit from hazardous material such as potentially-explosive dust or gas. The pouch has an opening at one end through which the blower unit can be inserted into the pouch, and is shaped at the other end to receive the blower unit. It also has air inlet openings positioned to register with air inlets of the blower and permit the connection of the filter cartridges thereto, and an air outlet opening positioned to register with the air outlet of the blower unit and permit the connection thereto of a breathing tube of the respirator system. When the blower unit is inside the pouch, seals at the pouch openings inhibit or prevent particulate or gaseous material from entering the pouch through the openings.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2002Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Martin J. Avery, Raymond Odell, Jason A. Graves, Nicholas J. Gloag, Simon A. Mortimer, Rachael J. Johnson, Desmond T. Curran
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Patent number: 6796304Abstract: A personal containment system includes a generally fluid-tight barrier and a powered air delivery system. The blower is generally isolated from the outer environment and draws purified air from a filter in fluid communication with the blower and generally located outside the containment system. A sealed port between the blower and filter provides a generally fluid tight connection to the barrier and blower during filter replacement. Leakage of contaminants into the system is minimized, and limited to materials that might enter the blower inlet. The blower inlet remains accessible during filter replacement, thereby speeding and simplifying the filter replacement process.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Raymond Odell, Martin J. Avery, Jason A. Graves
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Publication number: 20030192537Abstract: A personal containment system includes a generally fluid-tight barrier and a powered air delivery system. The blower is generally isolated from the outer environment and draws purified air from a filter in fluid communication with the blower and generally located outside the containment system. A sealed port between the blower and filter provides a generally fluid tight connection to the barrier and blower during filter replacement. Leakage of contaminants into the system is minimized, and limited to materials that might enter the blower inlet. The blower inlet remains accessible during filter replacement, thereby speeding and simplifying the filter replacement process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventors: Raymond Odell, Martin J. Avery, Jason A. Graves
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Publication number: 20030192103Abstract: A personal protective suit for a wearer includes a hood portion located generally above the wearer's neck and at least partially enveloping the wearer's nose and mouth, a body portion located generally below the wearer's neck and at least partially enveloping the wearer's torso, an air delivery system that can deliver air to the hood portion, a vent that can permit gasses to escape from the body portion, and a partial flow restriction between the hood portion and body portion of the suit. The partial flow restriction permits gasses to pass from the hood portion to the body portion while reducing carbon dioxide levels in front of the wearer's mouth. The suit can be fabricated without requiring a face piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventors: Martin J. Avery, Raymond Odell, Jason A. Graves
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Publication number: 20030192536Abstract: A personal containment system is disclosed. The personal containment system includes a generally fluid-tight barrier having an inner surface and an outer surface. The generally fluid tight barrier is adapted to at least partially define an inner environment interfacing with the inner surface, and an outer environment interfacing with the outer surface. The personal containment system also includes an air delivery system powered by a blower connected through the generally fluid-tight barrier. The blower is generally isolated from the outer environment and draws purified air from a filter in fluid communication with the blower that is located outside of the containment. Air from the outer environment is passed into the inner environment by the blower through a filter and exhausted through a one-way valve or a exhaust filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventors: Raymond Odell, Jason A. Graves, Martin J. Avery
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Publication number: 20030192541Abstract: A pouch is provided for the blower unit of a powered air-purifying respirator system, to isolate the blower unit from hazardous material such as potentially-explosive dust or gas. The pouch has an opening at one end through which the blower unit can be inserted into the pouch, and is shaped at the other end to receive the blower unit. It also has air inlet openings positioned to register with air inlets of the blower and permit the connection of the filter cartridges thereto, and an air outlet opening positioned to register with the air outlet of the blower unit and permit the connection thereto of a breathing tube of the respirator system. When the blower unit is inside the pouch, sealing means at the pouch openings inhibit or prevent particulate or gaseous material from entering the pouch through the openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventors: Martin J. Avery, Raymond Odell, Jason A. Graves, Nicholas J. Gloag, Simon A. Mortimer, Rachael J. Johnson, Desmond T. Curran
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Patent number: D522351Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2003Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: David S. Taylor, Peter B. Allen, Scott R. Alexander, Jason A. Graves
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Patent number: D497667Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2003Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Raymond Odell, Martin J. Avery, Jason A. Graves, Nicholas J. Gloag, Simon A. Mortimer, Rachael J. Johnson, Desmond T. Curran