Patents by Inventor Karl B. Schart

Karl B. Schart 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: 10843015
    Abstract: A system and method for completing fit tests on a respirator mask, and indicating end of service life for one or more elements of the respirator mask. The system includes an electronics module mounted on the interior of the face mask. The module includes a pressure sensor, and possibly other sensors, such as gas sensors, temperature sensors, and humidity sensors. The module may detect the pressure on the interior of the mask during fit tests to detect any leaks in the mask. The module may be used for positive and negative pressure fit tests. Additionally, the module may include one or more indicators (lights, sounds, vibrations) for alerting a user during a fit test. The module may also detect end of service life by analyzing the sensor data, and may indicate end of service life to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Swapnil Gopal Patil, Karl B. Schart, Praveen Kumar Palacharla, Anjaiah Tumu, PhaniKumar Kagithapu
  • Publication number: 20180311517
    Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and method for completing fit tests on a respirator mask, and indicating end of service life for one or more elements of the respirator mask. Applicants propose a system comprises an electronics module mounted on the interior of the face mask, wherein the module comprises a pressure sensor, and possibly other sensors, such as gas sensors, temperature sensors, and humidity sensors. The module may detect the pressure on the interior of the mask during fit tests to detect any leaks in the mask. The module may be used for positive and negative pressure fit tests. Additionally, the module may comprise one or more indicators (lights, sounds, vibrations) for alerting a user during a fit test. The module may also detect end of service life by analyzing the sensor data, and may indicated end of service life to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Swapnil Gopal Patil, Karl B. Schart, Praveen Kumar Palacharla, Anjaiah Tumu, PhaniKumar Kagithapu