Patents by Inventor Robert L. Gilling
Robert L. Gilling 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: 20220331473Abstract: A method for sanitizing a space includes positioning a plurality of light sources configured to emit light in a wavelength between 185 nm and 405 nm. At least one pathogen which is desired to kill in the space is determined. A contamination level of the pathogen in the space is determined with at least one sensor. A treatment plan is determined for emitting light from at least one of the plurality of light sources with a controller to eliminate the pathogen. The treatment plan includes a determination of at least one light wavelength in the range of 185 nm and 405 nm, at least one light intensity, and at least one duration of time at which to emit the light to kill the pathogen. Light is emitted in accordance with the treatment plan.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Robert L. Gilling, Robert C. Gilling, Steve F. Willenborg, David S. Schlafman
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Patent number: 10064968Abstract: Field balancing may be performed with an irradiation system including a plurality of adjustable radiant-energy emitters. The irradiation system powers the radiant-energy emitters from a power source and radiant energy is emitted from the radiant-energy emitters, where an amount of radiant energy emitted from each emitter is capable of being varied based on power received from the power source. A plurality of radiant-energy sensors detects an amount of radiant energy which includes radiant energy created directly by at least one of the radiant-energy emitters. The amount of radiant energy detected at at least two of the radiant-energy sensors is compared, and at least one of the radiant-energy emitters is adjusted by varying the power received from the power source so that the amount of radiant energy detected at each of the radiant-energy sensors tends towards becoming approximately equal.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2014Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Skytron, LLCInventors: Mark Statham, Eric Engler, Steve Fister, Robert L. Gilling, Thomas A. Kenny, Rory Sayers, Clinton Starrs
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Publication number: 20140374612Abstract: Field balancing may be performed with an irradiation system including a plurality of adjustable radiant-energy emitters. The irradiation system powers the radiant-energy emitters from a power source and radiant energy is emitted from the radiant-energy emitters, where an amount of radiant energy emitted from each emitter is capable of being varied based on power received from the power source. A plurality of radiant-energy sensors detects an amount of radiant energy which includes radiant energy created directly by at least one of the radiant-energy emitters. The amount of radiant energy detected at at least two of the radiant-energy sensors is compared, and at least one of the radiant-energy emitters is adjusted by varying the power received from the power source so that the amount of radiant energy detected at each of the radiant-energy sensors tends towards becoming approximately equal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Mark Statham, Eric Engler, Steve Fister, Robert L. Gilling, Thomas A. Kenny, Rory Sayers, Clinton Starrs
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Patent number: 8841634Abstract: Field balancing may be performed with an irradiation system including a plurality of adjustable radiant-energy emitters. The irradiation system powers the radiant-energy emitters from a power source and radiant energy is emitted from the radiant-energy emitters, where an amount of radiant energy emitted from each emitter is capable of being varied based on power received from the power source. A plurality of radiant-energy sensors detects an amount of radiant energy which includes radiant energy created directly by at least one of the radiant-energy emitters. The amount of radiant energy detected at at least two of the radiant-energy sensors is compared, and at least one of the radiant-energy emitters is adjusted by varying the power received from the power source so that the amount of radiant energy detected at each of the radiant-energy sensors tends towards becoming approximately equal.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Infection Prevention TechnologiesInventors: Mark Statham, Eric Engler, Steve Fister, Robert L. Gilling, Thomas A. Kenny, Rory Sayers, Clinton Starrs
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Patent number: 8596916Abstract: Apparatus for forming an underground passageway and simultaneously laying therein a conduit or other elongate components comprises a rotary drill member coupled to a rotary and axially movable drill stem. The coupling is one which virtually automatically enables the drill stem to be coupled to and uncoupled from the drill member and comprises as one embodiment interlocking driving lugs carried by the drill stem and the drill member. The driving lugs are sandwiched between telescoped portions of the drill member and the drill stem and thereby are reinforced by such portions of the drill stem and the drill member in such manner as to preclude movement of the driving lugs in both radially inward and radially outward directions. Other couplings can be used.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Inventors: Joseph M Rohde, Richard A Rohde, Robert L Gilling, James R. Heim, Michael J Kenny, Thomas A Kenny
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Patent number: 8455832Abstract: Field balancing may be performed with an irradiation system including a plurality of adjustable radiant-energy emitters. The irradiation system powers the radiant-energy emitters from a power source and radiant energy is emitted from the radiant-energy emitters, where an amount of radiant energy emitted from each emitter is capable of being varied based on power received from the power source. A plurality of radiant-energy sensors detects an amount of radiant energy which includes radiant energy created directly by at least one of the radiant-energy emitters. The amount of radiant energy detected at at least two of the radiant-energy sensors is compared, and at least one of the radiant-energy emitters is adjusted by varying the power received from the power source so that the amount of radiant energy detected at each of the radiant-energy sensors tends towards becoming approximately equal.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Infection Prevention TechnologiesInventors: Mark Statham, Eric Engler, Steve Fister, Robert L. Gilling, Thomas A. Kenny, Rory Sayers, Clinton Starrs
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Publication number: 20110280664Abstract: Apparatus and methods for forming an underground passageway and simultaneously laying therein a conduit or other elongate components comprises a rotary drill member coupled to a rotary and axially movable drill stem. The coupling is one which virtually automatically enables the drill stem to be coupled to and uncoupled from the drill member and comprises as one embodiment interlocking driving lugs carried by the drill stem and the drill member. The driving lugs are sandwiched between telescoped portions of the drill member and the drill stem and thereby are reinforced by such portions of the drill stem and the drill member in such manner as to preclude movement of the driving lugs in both radially inward and radially outward directions. Other couplings can be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: Joseph M. Rohde, Richard A. Rohde, Robert L. Gilling, James R. Heim, Michael J. Kenny, Thomas A. Kenny
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Publication number: 20110168898Abstract: Field balancing may be performed with an irradiation system including a plurality of adjustable radiant-energy emitters. The irradiation system powers the radiant-energy emitters from a power source and radiant energy is emitted from the radiant-energy emitters, where an amount of radiant energy emitted from each emitter is capable of being varied based on power received from the power source. A plurality of radiant-energy sensors detects an amount of radiant energy which includes radiant energy created directly by at least one of the radiant-energy emitters. The amount of radiant energy detected at least two of the radiant-energy sensors is compared, and at least one of the radiant-energy emitters is adjusted by varying the power received from the power source so that the amount of radiant energy detected at each of the radiant-energy sensors tends towards becoming approximately equal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: Infection Prevention TechnologiesInventors: Mark Statham, Eric Engler, Steven Russell Fister, Thomas a. Kenny, Rory Sayers, Clinton Starrs, Robert L. Gilling
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Patent number: 7976243Abstract: Apparatus and methods for forming an underground passageway and simultaneously laying therein a conduit or other elongate components comprises a rotary drill member coupled to a rotary and axially movable drill stem. The coupling is one which virtually automatically enables the drill stem to be coupled to and uncoupled from the drill member and comprises interlocking driving lugs carried by the drill stem and the drill member. The driving lugs are sandwiched between telescoped portions of the drill member and the drill stem and thereby are reinforced by such portions of the drill stem and the drill member in such manner as to preclude movement of the driving lugs in both radially inward and radially outward directions.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Green Core Technologies, LLCInventors: Joseph M. Rohde, Richard A. Rohde, Robert L. Gilling, James R. Heim, Michael J. Kenny, Thomas A. Kenny
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Publication number: 20080124178Abstract: Apparatus and methods for forming an underground passageway and simultaneously laying therein a conduit or other elongate components comprises a rotary drill member coupled to a rotary and axially movable drill stem. The coupling is one which virtually automatically enables the drill stem to be coupled to and uncoupled from the drill member and comprises interlocking driving lugs carried by the drill stem and the drill member. The driving lugs are sandwiched between telescoped portions of the drill member and the drill stem and thereby are reinforced by such portions of the drill stem and the drill member in such manner as to preclude movement of the driving lugs in both radially inward and radially outward directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: Joseph M. Rohde, Richard A. Rohde, Robert L. Gilling, James R. Heim, Michael J. Kenny, Thomas A. Kenny