Patents by Inventor Paul A. Getchel
Paul A. Getchel 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: 20210364536Abstract: A reader for a lateral flow test device includes a tray or drawer, extendable from the reader, which receives the test device. The tray includes a calibration test pattern affixed or printed thereon placed proximate to the test device and in alignment with the axis of the test device. As the tray is closed and the test device is inserted to the reader, the calibration test pattern is first read by an optics unit including a photodiode. The resulting photodiode output provides a calibration curve S that the reader then uses to correct for any non-linear response of the reader's optical or electronic systems, thus insuring that every reader will yield the same readout for a given test cartridge, despite reader-to-reader variations or reader degradation with time. One use of the reader is for detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: William BUSA, Phillip H. COELHO, Paul GETCHEL
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Patent number: 10823746Abstract: A reader for a lateral flow test device includes a tray or drawer, extendable from the reader, which receives the test device. The tray includes a calibration test pattern affixed or printed thereon placed proximate to the test device and in alignment with the axis of the test device. As the tray is closed and the test device is inserted to the reader, the calibration test pattern is first read by an optics unit including a photodiode. The resulting photodiode output provides a calibration curve S that the reader then uses to correct for any non-linear response of the reader's optical or electronic systems, thus insuring that every reader will yield the same readout for a given test cartridge, despite reader-to-reader variations or reader degradation with time. One use of the reader is for detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2020Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Thermogenesis Holdings, Inc.Inventors: William Busa, Phillip H. Coelho, Paul Getchel
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Publication number: 20200021495Abstract: A universal rack architecture management system provides a single point of administration and management through use of a novel universal management appliance. The universal management appliance enables communication between it and at least one serial console device. The universal management appliance also allows for remote control of: a server, a storage array module, a multi-interface module, a firewall, an uninterruptable power supply, a power distribution unit, a computer, a serial console device, and other manageable devices. The universal management appliance also manages an IPMI capable server, including iDRAC, iLO IMM, and ILOM. The universal management appliance monitors and receives real-time telemetry. The universal management appliance uses standard network, IPMI, USB, or Serial (DB9) interfaces. The universal management appliance automatically sends real-time predictive and actual failure notifications and alerts.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: Stephen Klenk, Brendan Paul Getchel
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Patent number: 10355295Abstract: This disclosure is drawn to systems, devices, apparatuses, and/or methods, related to fuel cell cartridges. Specifically, the disclosed systems, devices, apparatuses, and/or methods relate to compact fuel cell cartridges for producing hydrogen gas for use by fuel cells. Some example fuel cell cartridges may include a reactor module for storing a reactant, a water module for storing water, and an interface coupling the reactor module and the water module. The interface may permit the water to flow from the water module to the reactor module such that the water mixes with the reactant in the reactor module to form a gas (e.g., hydrogen gas) that may exit through a gas outlet.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Intelligent Energy LimitedInventors: Andrew Wallace, John Melack, Paul Getchel
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Publication number: 20180058894Abstract: A gas flow sensor housing and assembly including a gas flow sensor for measuring gas flow is disclosed. The housing includes a gas flow sensor mounting portion having a recess configured for mounting the gas flow sensor therein. The sensor includes a gas flow sensing element mounted to a substrate which is within the recess so as to avoid turbulence in the vicinity of the sensing element resulting from impingement of gas flow on a blunt or rough edge of the substrate. The gas flow sensor mounting portion includes opposed first and second edge portions, at least one of which is smoothly contoured to reduce turbulence in the vicinity of the sensing element. A method for measuring gas flow is also disclosed that employs the disclosed housing and sensor assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Kenneth E. Pearson, Anthony F. Litka, Duncan D. MacGregor, Paul A. Getchel
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Publication number: 20170005349Abstract: This disclosure is drawn to systems, devices, apparatuses, and/or methods, related to fuel cell cartridges. Specifically, the disclosed systems, devices, apparatuses, and/or methods relate to compact fuel cell cartridges for producing hydrogen gas for use by fuel cells. Some example fuel cell cartridges may include a reactor module for storing a reactant, a water module for storing water, and an interface coupling the reactor module and the water module. The interface may permit the water to flow from the water module to the reactor module such that the water mixes with the reactant in the reactor module to form a gas (e.g., hydrogen gas) that may exit through a gas outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Applicant: Intelligent Energy LimitedInventors: Andrew Wallace, John Melack, Paul Getchel
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Patent number: 7914945Abstract: There are many inventions described and illustrated herein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a portable fuel cell power and management system (for example, hydrogen and/or methanol based systems), components and/or elements thereof, as well as techniques for controlling and/or operating such systems. The fuel cell power management system (and method of controlling and/or operating same) actively monitors, manages and/or controls one or more operating parameter(s) of the fuel cell system. For example, the system monitors, manages and/or controls the consumption and/or the rate of consumption of fuel by the system, and in response thereto, may provide and/or alert the user to amount of fuel remaining, consumed, the rate of consumption and/or the time (or estimation thereof remaining until all of the fuel is spent. In this way, the user may schedule or plan accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Jadoo Power Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Dunn, Paul Getchel, Duncan D. MacGregor, Sinclair D. MacGregor, Kenneth E. Pearson
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Patent number: 7893651Abstract: There are many inventions described and illustrated herein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a portable fuel cell power and management system (for example, hydrogen and/or methanol based systems), components and/or elements thereof, as well as techniques for controlling and/or operating such systems. The fuel cell power management system (and method of controlling and/or operating same) actively monitors, manages and/or controls one or more operating parameter(s) of the fuel cell system. For example, the system monitors, manages and/or controls the consumption and/or the rate of consumption of fuel by the system, and in response thereto, may provide and/or alert the user to amount of fuel remaining, consumed, the rate of consumption and/or the time (or estimation thereof) remaining until all of the fuel is spent. In this way, the user may schedule or plan accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2006Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Jadoo Power Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Dunn, Paul Getchel, Duncan D. MacGregor, Sinclair D. MacGregor, Kenneth E. Pearson
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Patent number: 7888906Abstract: There are many inventions described and illustrated herein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a portable fuel cell power and management system (for example, hydrogen and/or methanol based systems), components and/or elements thereof, as well as techniques for controlling and/or operating such systems. The fuel cell power management system (and method of controlling and/or operating same) actively monitors, manages and/or controls one or more operating parameter(s) of the fuel cell system. For example, the system monitors, manages and/or controls the consumption and/or the rate of consumption of fuel by the system, and in response thereto, may provide and/or alert the user to amount of fuel remaining, consumed, the rate of consumption and/or the time (or estimation thereof) remaining until all of the fuel is spent. In this way, the user may schedule or plan accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2006Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Jadoo Power Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Dunn, Paul Getchel, Duncan D. MacGregor, Sinclair D. MacGregor, Kenneth E. Pearson
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Patent number: 7271567Abstract: There are many inventions described and illustrated herein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a portable fuel cell power and management system (for example, hydrogen and/or methanol based systems), components and/or elements thereof, as well as techniques for controlling and/or operating such systems. The fuel cell power management system (and method of controlling and/or operating same) actively monitors, manages and/or controls one or more operating parameter(s) of the fuel cell system. For example, the system monitors, manages and/or controls the consumption and/or the rate of consumption of fuel by the system, and in response thereto, may provide and/or alert the user to amount of fuel remaining, consumed, the rate of consumption and/or the time (or estimation thereof) remaining until all of the fuel is spent. In this way, the user may schedule or plan accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2005Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Jadoo Power Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Dunn, Paul Getchel, Duncan D. MacGregor, Sinclair D. MacGregor, Kenneth E. Pearson
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Publication number: 20070037023Abstract: There are many inventions described and illustrated herein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a portable fuel cell power and management system (for example, hydrogen and/or methanol based systems), components and/or elements thereof, as well as techniques for controlling and/or operating such systems. The fuel cell power management system (and method of controlling and/or operating same) actively monitors, manages and/or controls one or more operating parameter(s) of the fuel cell system. For example, the system monitors, manages and/or controls the consumption and/or the rate of consumption of fuel by the system, and in response thereto, may provide and/or alert the user to amount of fuel remaining, consumed, the rate of consumption and/or the time (or estimation thereof) remaining until all of the fuel is spent. In this way, the user may schedule or plan accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2006Publication date: February 15, 2007Inventors: Glenn Dunn, Paul Getchel, Duncan MacGregor, Sinclair MacGregor, Kenneth Pearson
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Publication number: 20070031726Abstract: There are many inventions described and illustrated herein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a portable fuel cell power and management system (for example, hydrogen and/or methanol based systems), components and/or elements thereof, as well as techniques for controlling and/or operating such systems. The fuel cell power management system (and method of controlling and/or operating same) actively monitors, manages and/or controls one or more operating parameter(s) of the fuel cell system. For example, the system monitors, manages and/or controls the consumption and/or the rate of consumption of fuel by the system, and in response thereto, may provide and/or alert the user to amount of fuel remaining, consumed, the rate of consumption and/or the time (or estimation thereof) remaining until all of the fuel is spent. In this way, the user may schedule or plan accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2006Publication date: February 8, 2007Inventors: Glenn Dunn, Paul Getchel, Duncan MacGregor, Sinclair MacGregor, Kenneth Pearson
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Publication number: 20070020510Abstract: There are many inventions described and illustrated herein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a portable fuel cell power and management system (for example, hydrogen and/or methanol based systems), components and/or elements thereof, as well as techniques for controlling and/or operating such systems. The fuel cell power management system (and method of controlling and/or operating same) actively monitors, manages and/or controls one or more operating parameter(s) of the fuel cell system. For example, the system monitors, manages and/or controls the consumption and/or the rate of consumption of fuel by the system, and in response thereto, may provide and/or alert the user to amount of fuel remaining, consumed, the rate of consumption and/or the time (or estimation thereof) remaining until all of the fuel is spent. In this way, the user may schedule or plan accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2006Publication date: January 25, 2007Inventors: Glenn Dunn, Paul Getchel, Duncan MacGregor, Sinclair MacGregor, Kenneth Pearson
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Publication number: 20050271905Abstract: There are many inventions described and illustrated herein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a portable fuel cell power and management system (for example, hydrogen and/or methanol based systems), components and/or elements thereof, as well as techniques for controlling and/or operating such systems. The fuel cell power management system (and method of controlling and/or operating same) actively monitors, manages and/or controls one or more operating parameter(s) of the fuel cell system. For example, the system monitors, manages and/or controls the consumption and/or the rate of consumption of fuel by the system, and in response thereto, may provide and/or alert the user to amount of fuel remaining, consumed, the rate of consumption and/or the time (or estimation thereof) remaining until all of the fuel is spent. In this way, the user may schedule or plan accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2005Publication date: December 8, 2005Inventors: Glenn Dunn, Paul Getchel, Duncan MacGregor, Sinclair MacGregor, Kenneth Pearson
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Publication number: 20050233185Abstract: There are many inventions described and illustrated herein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a portable fuel cell power and management system (for example, hydrogen and/or methanol based systems), components and/or elements thereof, as well as techniques for controlling and/or operating such systems. The fuel cell power management system (and method of controlling and/or operating same) actively monitors, manages and/or controls one or more operating parameter(s) of the fuel cell system. For example, the system monitors, manages and/or controls the consumption and/or the rate of consumption of fuel by the system, and in response thereto, may provide and/or alert the user to amount of fuel remaining, consumed, the rate of consumption and/or the time (or estimation thereof) remaining until all of the fuel is spent. In this way, the user may schedule or plan accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2005Publication date: October 20, 2005Inventors: Glenn Dunn, Paul Getchel, Duncan MacGregor, Sinclair MacGregor, Kenneth Pearson
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Publication number: 20050233184Abstract: There are many inventions described and illustrated herein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a portable fuel cell power and management system (for example, hydrogen and/or methanol based systems), components and/or elements thereof, as well as techniques for controlling and/or operating such systems. The fuel cell power management system (and method of controlling and/or operating same) actively monitors, manages and/or controls one or more operating parameter(s) of the fuel cell system. For example, the system monitors, manages and/or controls the consumption and/or the rate of consumption of fuel by the system, and in response thereto, may provide and/or alert the user to amount of fuel remaining, consumed, the rate of consumption and/or the time (or estimation thereof remaining until all of the fuel is spent. In this way, the user may schedule or plan accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2005Publication date: October 20, 2005Inventors: Glenn Dunn, Paul Getchel, Duncan MacGregor, Sinclair MacGregor, Kenneth Pearson
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Publication number: 20050162122Abstract: There are many inventions described and illustrated herein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a portable fuel cell power and management system (for example, hydrogen and/or methanol based systems), components and/or elements thereof, as well as techniques for controlling and/or operating such systems. The fuel cell power management system (and method of controlling and/or operating same) actively monitors, manages and/or controls one or more operating parameter(s) of the fuel cell system. For example, the system monitors, manages and/or controls the consumption and/or the rate of consumption of fuel by the system, and in response thereto, may provide and/or alert the user to amount of fuel remaining, consumed, the rate of consumption and/or the time (or estimation thereof remaining until all of the fuel is spent. In this way, the user may schedule or plan accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2005Publication date: July 28, 2005Inventors: Glenn Dunn, Paul Getchel, Duncan MacGregor, Sinclair MacGregor, Kenneth Pearson
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Patent number: 6802368Abstract: A system for and method of controlling the temperature of a flat workpiece such as a semiconductor wafer are disclosed. The workpiece is mounted on a workpiece chuck which is mounted over a base between the chuck and a host machine such as a wafer prober used to test integrated circuits on a wafer. The chuck includes an upper portion on which the workpiece is mounted. The temperature of the upper portion of the chuck is controlled to control the temperature of the workpiece. The temperature of the base is controlled to reduce the amount of heat flow between the chuck and the host machine. A power and control system includes a switching power supply which provides power to system components including heaters in the chuck used to heat the workpiece. A series of filters removes electrical noise generated by the switching power supply such that low-noise operation is realized.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2002Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: Temptronic CorporationInventors: Paul A. Getchel, Kenneth M. Cole, Sr., Henry A. Lyden
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Patent number: 6540014Abstract: A workpiece chuck includes an upper assembly on which can be mounted a flat workpiece such as a semiconductor wafer. A lower assembly is mountable to a base that supports the chuck. A non-constraining attachment means such as vacuum, springs or resilient washers applied to the chuck holds the upper assembly to the lower assembly, the lower assembly to the base and can hold the wafer to the top surface of the upper assembly. A heater and a heat sink can be included in the bottom assembly to allow for temperature cycle testing of the wafer. By holding the chuck together by non-constraining means, the chuck layers can move continuously relative to each other under expansion forces caused by temperature effects. Mechanical stresses on the chuck and resulting deformation of the chuck and workpiece over temperature are substantially eliminated.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2000Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Temptronic CorporationInventors: Paul A. Getchel, Kenneth M. Cole, Sr., Henry A. Lyden
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Patent number: D759253Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: AYTU BIOSCIENCE, INC.Inventors: Raphael Bar-Or, Paul Getchel