Patents by Inventor Robert Emery

Robert Emery 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).

  • Publication number: 20260004945
    Abstract: A radioisotope target station, including a target housing. The target housing includes a target material, and a target backing material. The radioisotope target station includes a loader mechanism comprising at least one jaw configured to secure the target housing, a loading position comprising a magazine, wherein the magazine is configured to hold two or more target housings, an irradiation position comprising a beam, where the beam is configured to irradiate the target housing orthogonally, a cooling fluid source fluidly coupled to the loader mechanism, where the cooling fluid source is configured to cool the target housing as the target housing is irradiated, and an ejection position comprising an ejector and an ejection chute, where the ejector is configured to detach the target housing from the loader mechanism and the ejection chute is configured to receive the target housing when detached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Publication date: January 1, 2026
    Applicant: University of Washington
    Inventors: Robert EMERY, Greg MOFFITT, Eric DORMAN, Marissa KRANZ, Robert SMITH
  • Publication number: 20250297600
    Abstract: A back-worn air compressor device is provided. The device is designed to provide a portable, battery-powered source of pressurized air for pneumatic tools without reliance on stationary compressors or external power supplies. The device is comprised of a body-worn frame that supports at least one air tank and compressor assembly, with an adjustable harness system that evenly distributes weight to reduce fatigue. A dual-stage compressor mechanism with an intercooler, low-noise motor, and automatic pressure control ensures reliable airflow. The compressor assembly is further powered by a removable lithium-ion battery pack featuring a charge status indicator and charging port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2025
    Publication date: September 25, 2025
    Inventor: Robert Emery
  • Publication number: 20110203575
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for generating and superheating steam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventor: Robert Emery
  • Patent number: D507444
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Better Sleep Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Emery, Robert Emery