Patents by Inventor Matthew E. Staymates

Matthew E. Staymates 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).

  • Head-only and/or whole body inhalation exposure chamber
    Patent number: 11253347
    Abstract: A system for conducting inhalation studies includes an inhalation exposure chamber and an aerosol delivery line connected to the inhalation exposure chamber. The aerosol delivery line is configured to produce a bi-directional and symmetrical presentation of aerosol to the inhalation exposure chamber. A laminar flow element is configured to create an ante-chamber where complete and turbulent mixing of the aerosol occurs. A radial exhaust and the laminar flow element enable laminar flow of the aerosol through the inhalation exposure chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignees: The Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the Army, Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Commerce
    Inventors: Brett R. Haupt, Matthew E. Staymates, Larry E. Bowen, Mark M. Bailey, Jaime B. Anderson
  • Head-Only and/or Whole Body Inhalation Exposure Chamber
    Publication number: 20200022795
    Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention provides a system comprising an inhalation exposure chamber and an aerosol delivery line connected to the inhalation exposure chamber. The aerosol delivery line is configured to produce a bi-directional and symmetrical presentation of aerosol to the inhalation exposure chamber. A laminar flow element is configured to create an ante-chamber where complete and turbulent mixing of the aerosol occurs. A radial exhaust and the laminar flow element enable laminar flow of the aerosol through the inhalation exposure chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventor: Matthew E. Staymates