Patents by Inventor Sam O'Rourke

Sam O'Rourke 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: 20240023756
    Abstract: An electric grill comprises a heating platform, side walls, and grill bars spaced above the heating platform, together defining a heating chamber. The heating platform is heated electrically. A first air supply delivers pressurised air evenly across the heating platform from a central location. A second air supply directs airflow along the side walls to create a vortex of air flowing around the first air supply. The forced airflow provides for fuller combustion of fats and oils from foodstuffs being cooked so that no fat tray is required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: Active Food Systems Limited
    Inventors: George Justin Peter Cadbury, Andrew Norman Edwards, Sam O'Rourke
  • Patent number: 11363914
    Abstract: Cooking apparatus for cooking food by a barbecue grilling method, comprises an outer housing receiving an inner housing which defines a heating volume. A chamber for pressurised air is defined between the outer and inner housings. Apertures in the inner housing allow pressurised air to exit the chamber into the heating volume. At least one burner is located in the inner housing. A combustible fuel/air mixture is supplied to the burner and this is separate from the supply of pressurised air to the chamber. A cooking surface is placed across the top of the heating volume to support food to be cooked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Active Food Systems Limited
    Inventors: George Justin Peter Cadbury, Sam O'Rourke
  • Publication number: 20200245812
    Abstract: Cooking apparatus for cooking food by a barbecue grilling method, comprises an outer housing receiving an inner housing which defines a heating volume. A chamber for pressurised air is defined between the outer and inner housings. Apertures in the inner housing allow pressurised air to exit the chamber into the heating volume. At least one burner is located in the inner housing. A combustible fuel/air mixture is supplied to the burner and this is separate from the supply of pressurised air to the chamber. A cooking surface is placed across the top of the heating volume to support food to be cooked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: Active Food Systems Limited
    Inventors: George Justin Peter Cadbury, Sam O'Rourke
  • Patent number: 6786216
    Abstract: A hand-held breathing device for use by patients having respiratory problems creates a sealed backpressure in the airways of the patient by creating resistance to exhalation. A peep valve is mounted inside a hollow body, and a pre-set compression spring is mounted between the valve and an adjustable cap or cam lever in the main body of the device. A pair of valve openings extend through the wall of the main body, one opening serving as an intake port for inhaling of air by the patient and the second port—for exhalation of carbon dioxide. An intake valve is mounted inside the body between a normally open end of the device and the exhalation valve. In one of the embodiments, the device is attached to a nebulizer to facilitate buildup of positive pressure and delivery of medication to the patients' lungs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventor: Sam O'Rourke
  • Patent number: 6659100
    Abstract: A hand-held breathing device for use by patients having respiratory problems creates a sealed backpressure in the airways of the patient by creating resistance to exhalation. A peep valve is mounted inside a hollow body, and a pre-set compression spring is mounted between the valve and an adjustable cap or cam lever in the main body of the device. A pair of valve openings extend through the wall of the main body, one opening serving as an intake port for inhaling of air by the patient and the second port—for exhalation of carbon dioxide. An intake valve is mounted inside the body between a normally open end of the device and the exhalation valve. In one of the embodiments, the device is attached to a nebulizer to facilitate buildup of positive pressure and delivery of medication to the patients' lungs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventor: Sam O'Rourke
  • Publication number: 20030209247
    Abstract: A hand-held breathing device for use by patients having respiratory problems creates a sealed backpressure in the airways of the patient by creating resistance to exhalation. A peep valve is mounted inside a hollow body, and a pre-set compression spring is mounted between the valve and an adjustable cap or cam lever in the main body of the device. A pair of valve openings extend through the wall of the main body, one opening serving as an intake port for inhaling of air by the patient and the second port—for exhalation of carbon dioxide. An intake valve is mounted inside the body between a normally open end of the device and the exhalation valve. In one of the embodiments, the device is attached to a nebulizer to facilitate buildup of positive pressure and delivery of medication to the patients' lungs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventor: Sam O'Rourke
  • Patent number: 6609515
    Abstract: An attachment for use with a nebulizer for delivery of aerosol medication to respiratory airways of a user has an elongated conduit provided with a one-way valve for admitting ambient air on one of its ends and a mouthpiece—on its opposite end. A calibrated pressure exhalation valve allows escape of exhaled gas once the pressure in the conduit exceeds a pre-determined setting of the valve. The outlet valve is spring-loaded and allows for various calibrations. The conduit is attachable to a nebulizer and facilitates build-up of positive pressure in the user's sealed airways to help maintain the airways distended for more effective delivery of the medication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Bienvenu, Sam O'Rourke
  • Publication number: 20030062047
    Abstract: A hand-held breathing device for use by patients having respiratory problems creates a sealed backpressure in the airways of the patient by creating resistance to exhalation. A peep valve is mounted inside a hollow body, and a pre-set compression spring is mounted between the valve and an adjustable cap or cam lever in the main body of the device. A pair of valve openings extend through the wall of the main body, one opening serving as an intake port for inhaling of air by the patient and the second port—for exhalation of carbon dioxide. An intake valve is mounted inside the body between a normally open end of the device and the exhalation valve. In one of the embodiments, the device is attached to a nebulizer to facilitate buildup of positive pressure and delivery of medication to the patients' lungs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventor: Sam O'Rourke
  • Patent number: 6510846
    Abstract: A hand-held breathing device for use by patients having respiratory problems creates a sealed backpressure in the airways of the patient by creating resistance to exhalation. A peep valve is mounted inside a hollow body, and a pre-set compression spring is mounted between the valve and an adjustable cap or cam lever in the main body of the device. A pair of valve openings extend through the wall of the main body, one opening serving as an intake port for inhaling of air by the patient and the second port—for exhalation of carbon dioxide. An intake valve is mounted inside the body between a normally open end of the device and the exhalation valve. In one of the embodiments, the device is attached to a nebulizer to facilitate buildup of positive pressure and delivery of medication to the patients' lungs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Inventor: Sam O'Rourke
  • Publication number: 20020134384
    Abstract: An attachment for use with a nebulizer for delivery of aerosol medication to respiratory airways of a user has an elongated conduit provided with a one-way valve for admitting ambient air on one of its ends and a mouthpiece—on its opposite end. A calibrated pressure exhalation valve allows escape of exhaled gas once the pressure in the conduit exceeds a pre-determined setting of the valve. The outlet valve is spring-loaded and allows for various calibrations. The conduit is attachable to a nebulizer and facilitates build-up of positive pressure in the user's sealed airways to help maintain the airways distended for more effective delivery of the medication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Bienvenu, Sam O'Rourke
  • Patent number: 6412481
    Abstract: An attachment for use with a nebulizer for delivery of aerosol medication to respiratory airways of a user has an elongated conduit provided with a one-way valve for admitting ambient air on one of its ends and a mouthpiece—on its opposite end. A calibrated pressure exhalation valve allows escape of exhaled gas once the pressure in the conduit exceeds a pre-determined setting of the valve. The outlet valve is spring-loaded and allows for various calibrations. The conduit is attachable to a nebulizer and facilitates build-up of positive pressure in the user's sealed airways to help maintain the airways distended for more effective delivery of the medication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Bienvenu, Sam O'Rourke