Patents by Inventor Joseph R. Stetter
Joseph R. Stetter 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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Publication number: 20230088890Abstract: A sterilization system that includes a sterilization tank having a closed end and an open end and a lid assembly having a chamber facing side opposite an outward facing side. The lid assembly is removably engageable with the sterilization tank at the open end of the sterilization tank thereby forming a sterilization chamber when engaged with the sterilization tank. The sterilization system also includes one or more ozone sources and one or more fans coupled to the chamber facing side of the lid assembly such that the one or more ozone sources and the one or more fans are disposed in the sterilization chamber when the lid assembly is engaged with the sterilization tank and a controller communicatively coupled to the one or more ozone sources and the one or more fans.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventor: Joseph R. Stetter
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Publication number: 20220306347Abstract: A plug for a container for storing liquid includes a housing and an input end at an end of the housing, where the input end allows gas flow to pass through. A first sensor is in a first sensor chamber inside the housing, the first sensor being configured to detect a phenol. A first filter is between the input end and the first sensor, where the first filter selectively allows the phenol to pass through. A first flow pathway is between the first input chamber and the first sensor chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicants: Simple Labs, Inc., KWJ ENGINEERING, Inc.Inventors: Michael Slone, Melvin Findlay, Joseph R. Stetter
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Patent number: 11378569Abstract: A plug for a container for storing liquid includes a housing and an input end at an end of the housing, the input end having a liquid-impermeable membrane that allows gas flow to pass through. A first sensor is in a first sensor chamber inside the housing, the first sensor being configured to detect a smoke taint compound. A first filter is between the input end and the first sensor, where the first filter selectively allows phenols to pass through. A second sensor is in a second sensor chamber inside the housing, the second sensor being configured to detect a second substance different from the smoke taint compound. A second filter is between the input end and the second sensor, wherein the second filter selectively allows the second substance to pass through.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2021Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignees: Simple Labs, Inc., KWJ ENGINEERING, Inc.Inventors: Michael Slone, Melvin Findlay, Joseph R. Stetter
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Publication number: 20220065843Abstract: A plug for a container for storing liquid includes a housing and an input end at an end of the housing, the input end having a liquid-impermeable membrane that allows gas flow to pass through. A first sensor is in a first sensor chamber inside the housing, the first sensor being configured to detect a smoke taint compound. A first filter is between the input end and the first sensor, where the first filter selectively allows phenols to pass through. A second sensor is in a second sensor chamber inside the housing, the second sensor being configured to detect a second substance different from the smoke taint compound. A second filter is between the input end and the second sensor, wherein the second filter selectively allows the second substance to pass through.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicants: Simple Labs, Inc., KWJ ENGINEERING, Inc.Inventors: Michael Slone, Melvin Findlay, Joseph R. Stetter
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Patent number: 10966631Abstract: A breath sampling device including a housing having a fluid inlet positioned at a fluid inlet end, a fluid outlet positioned at a fluid outlet end, a fluid channel extending between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, and a sensor fluidly coupled to the fluid channel. The sensor is structurally configured to detect a presence of a target gas in a gas sample and a filter assembly fluidly coupled to the fluid channel and positioned between the fluid inlet and the sensor. The filter assembly is structurally configured to absorb heat, water vapor, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Sensirion AGInventors: Joseph R. Stetter, Vinay Patel, Melvin Findlay
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Publication number: 20200355643Abstract: Some embodiments include an electrochemical sensor. The electrochemical sensor has a lid element comprising a substrate, multiple electrodes, multiple interior contacts electrically coupled to the multiple electrodes, a base element configured to be coupled to the lid element, and an electrolyte element. The base element includes a sensor cavity, multiple exterior contacts located at an exterior surface of the base element, and multiple signal communication channels comprising multiple signal communication lines, and the electrolyte element is located in the sensor cavity. When the lid element is coupled to the base element, the multiple electrodes are located in the sensor cavity, the multiple electrodes are in electrolytic communication with the electrolyte element, the multiple interior contacts are located in the sensor cavity, and the multiple interior contacts are electrically coupled to the multiple exterior contacts by the multiple signal communication lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: SENSIRION AGInventors: Marc Papageorge, Joseph R. Stetter, Vinay Patel, William Escobar
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Patent number: 10761046Abstract: Some embodiments include an electrochemical sensor. The electrochemical sensor has a lid element comprising a substrate, multiple electrodes, multiple interior contacts electrically coupled to the multiple electrodes, a base element configured to be coupled to the lid element, and an electrolyte element. The base element includes a sensor cavity, multiple exterior contacts located at an exterior surface of the base element, and multiple signal communication channels comprising multiple signal communication lines, and the electrolyte element is located in the sensor cavity. When the lid element is coupled to the base element, the multiple electrodes are located in the sensor cavity, the multiple electrodes are in electrolytic communication with the electrolyte element, the multiple interior contacts are located in the sensor cavity, and the multiple interior contacts are electrically coupled to the multiple exterior contacts by the multiple signal communication lines.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2017Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: SENSIRION AGInventors: Marc Papageorge, Joseph R. Stetter, Vinay Patel, William Escobar
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Patent number: 10641728Abstract: A printed gas sensor is disclosed. The sensor may include a partially porous substrate, an electrode layer, an electrolyte layer, and an encapsulation layer. The electrode layer comprises one or more electrodes that are formed on one side of the porous substrate. The electrolyte layer is in electrolytic contact with the one or more electrodes. The encapsulation layer encapsulates the electrode layer and electrolyte layer thereby forming an integrated structure with the partially porous substrate.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2017Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: SENSIRION AGInventors: Joseph R. Stetter, Vinay Patel, Melvin W. Findlay, Michael T. Carter
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Patent number: 10241073Abstract: A wireless near-field gas sensor system includes a wireless communications tag and a printed gas sensor. The wireless communications tag includes an integrated circuit and a wireless antenna. The printed gas sensor includes a sensor housing having one or more gas access regions, an electrolyte cavity positioned within the sensor housing, an electrolyte housed within the electrolyte cavity, and one or more electrodes positioned within the electrolyte cavity in electrochemical engagement with the electrolyte, and a resistor communicatively coupled to the one or more electrodes and the wireless communications tag.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: SPEC Sensors LLCInventors: Joseph R. Stetter, David Peaslee
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Publication number: 20180045672Abstract: A printed gas sensor is disclosed. The sensor may include a partially porous substrate, an electrode layer, an electrolyte layer, and an encapsulation layer. The electrode layer comprises one or more electrodes that are formed on one side of the porous substrate. The electrolyte layer is in electrolytic contact with the one or more electrodes. The encapsulation layer encapsulates the electrode layer and electrolyte layer thereby forming an integrated structure with the partially porous substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Applicant: SPEC Sensors, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Stetter, Vinay Patel, Melvin W. Findlay, Michael T. Carter
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Patent number: 9784708Abstract: A printed gas sensor is disclosed. The sensor may include a partially porous substrate, an electrode layer, an electrolyte layer, and an encapsulation layer. The electrode layer comprises one or more electrodes that are formed on one side of the porous substrate. The electrolyte layer is in electrolytic contact with the one or more electrodes. The encapsulation layer encapsulates the electrode layer and electrolyte layer thereby forming an integrated structure with the partially porous substrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: SPEC SENSORS, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Stetter, Vinay Patel, Melvin W. Findlay, Michael T. Carter
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Publication number: 20170131230Abstract: Some embodiments include an electrochemical sensor. The electrochemical sensor has a lid element comprising a substrate, multiple electrodes, multiple interior contacts electrically coupled to the multiple electrodes, a base element configured to be coupled to the lid element, and an electrolyte element. The base element includes a sensor cavity, multiple exterior contacts located at an exterior surface of the base element, and multiple signal communication channels comprising multiple signal communication lines, and the electrolyte element is located in the sensor cavity. When the lid element is coupled to the base element, the multiple electrodes are located in the sensor cavity, the multiple electrodes are in electrolytic communication with the electrolyte element, the multiple interior contacts are located in the sensor cavity, and the multiple interior contacts are electrically coupled to the multiple exterior contacts by the multiple signal communication lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: Spec Sensors, LLCInventors: Marc Papageorge, Joseph R. Stetter, Vinay Patel, William Escobar
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Publication number: 20160349205Abstract: A wireless near-field gas sensor system includes a wireless communications tag and a printed gas sensor. The wireless communications tag includes an integrated circuit and a wireless antenna. The printed gas sensor includes a sensor housing having one or more gas access regions, an electrolyte cavity positioned within the sensor housing, an electrolyte housed within the electrolyte cavity, and one or more electrodes positioned within the electrolyte cavity in electrochemical engagement with the electrolyte, and a resistor communicatively coupled to the one or more electrodes and the wireless communications tag.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Joseph R. Stetter, David Peaslee
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Publication number: 20160189520Abstract: An electronic device cover system that includes an electronic device cover engageable with an electronic device, a gas sensor coupled to the electronic device cover, and a control circuit communicatively coupled to the gas sensor and communicatively engageable with an electronic device. When the gas sensor detects a presence of a target gas, the control circuit receives a signal output by the gas sensor and outputs a signal receivable by an electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Applicant: SPEC Sensors, LLCInventors: Marc Papageorge, Bennett Meulendyk, Joseph R. Stetter, Vinay Patel, David Peaslee, Gavin O'Toole
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Publication number: 20160073930Abstract: A breath sampling device including a housing having a fluid inlet positioned at a fluid inlet end, a fluid outlet positioned at a fluid outlet end, a fluid channel extending between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, and a sensor fluidly coupled to the fluid channel. The sensor is structurally configured to detect a presence of a target gas in a gas sample and a filter assembly fluidly coupled to the fluid channel and positioned between the fluid inlet and the sensor. The filter assembly is structurally configured to absorb heat, water vapor, or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Applicant: SPEC SENSORS, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Stetter, Vinay Patel, Melvin Findlay
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Patent number: 9213016Abstract: Systems and methods for automated self-compensation are described herein. Accordingly, some embodiments of a method may include measuring a signal from an electrochemical sensor device, where the signal relates to the presence of a predetermined gas, and where the electrochemical sensor device includes a potentiostat, measuring an internal property of the electrochemical sensor device by electronically pinging the potentiostat, and receiving a response from the potentiostat. In some embodiments, the method may include interpreting the response through an associative relationship between the electrochemical sensor device and a data acquisition and calculation module, determining an effect of an environmental factor from the response, compensating for effects of the environmental factor by adjusting the signal from the electrochemical sensor device and outputting the adjusted signal.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2014Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: SPEC Sensors, LLCInventors: Joseph R. Stetter, Melvin Findlay, Bennett J. Meulendyk
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Patent number: 8884382Abstract: A universal microelectromechanical (MEMS) nano-sensor platform having a substrate and conductive layer deposited in a pattern on the surface to make several devices at the same time, a patterned insulation layer, wherein the insulation layer is configured to expose one or more portions of the conductive layer, and one or more functionalization layers deposited on the exposed portions of the conductive layer to make multiple sensing capability on a single MEMS fabricated device. The functionalization layers are adapted to provide one or more transducer sensor classes selected from the group consisting of: radiant, electrochemical, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, and thermal sensors for chemical and physical variables and producing more than one type of sensor for one or more significant parameters that need to be monitored.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: KWJ Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Joseph R. Stetter, Amol G. Shirke
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Publication number: 20140311905Abstract: A printed gas sensor is disclosed. The sensor may include a partially porous substrate, an electrode layer, an electrolyte layer, and an encapsulation layer. The electrode layer comprises one or more electrodes that are formed on one side of the porous substrate. The electrolyte layer is in electrolytic contact with the one or more electrodes. The encapsulation layer encapsulates the electrode layer and electrolyte layer thereby forming an integrated structure with the partially porous substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: KWJ ENGINEERING, INC.Inventors: Joseph R. Stetter, Vinay Patel, Melvin W. Findlay, Michael T. Carter
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Patent number: 8795484Abstract: A printed gas sensor is disclosed. The sensor may include a porous substrate, an electrode layer, a liquid or gel electrolyte layer, and an encapsulation layer. The electrode layer comprises two or more electrodes that are formed on one side of the porous substrate. The liquid or gel electrolyte layer is in electrolytic contact with the two or more electrodes. The encapsulation layer encapsulates the electrode layer and electrolyte layer thereby forming an integrated structure with the porous substrate.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: KWJ Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Joseph R. Stetter, Edward F. Stetter, Daniel D. Ebeling, Melvin Findlay, Vinay Patel
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Publication number: 20130311108Abstract: A universal microelectromechanical (MEMS) nano-sensor platform having a substrate and conductive layer deposited in a pattern on the surface to make several devices at the same time, a patterned insulation layer, wherein the insulation layer is configured to expose one or more portions of the conductive layer, and one or more functionalization layers deposited on the exposed portions of the conductive layer to make multiple sensing capability on a single MEMS fabricated device. The functionalization layers are adapted to provide one or more transducer sensor classes selected from the group consisting of: radiant, electrochemical, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, and thermal sensors for chemical and physical variables and producing more than one type of sensor for one or more significant parameters that need to be monitored.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: KWJ ENGINEERING INC.Inventors: Joseph R. Stetter, Amol G. Shirke