Patents by Inventor Scott M. Herndon

Scott M. Herndon 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: 20240094178
    Abstract: In various embodiments, both very high speed and very high sensitivity hydrogen detection is achieved by controlling water vapor concentration over the catalyst used to convert hydrogen in sample gas (e.g., ambient air) to water vapor, to provide a substantially stable water vapor mixing level at a target mixing ratio. The naturally-occurring water vapor in the sample gas, without further steps, typically would vary over time within a wide range (e.g., due to changing atmospheric conditions). By controlling a level of water vapor over the catalyst to be substantially equal to a target mixing ratio that is not too low as to impair response time, and not too high as to impair sensitivity, both very high speed and very high sensitivity can be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: David D. Nelson, JR., Scott C. Herndon, Joanne H. Shorter, Joseph R. Roscioli, Elizabeth M. Lunny, Richard A. Wehr
  • Patent number: 8844950
    Abstract: A storage tote includes a base and a selectively movable lid. A support assembly is secured to the base and movable between a folded position and a deployed position. In the folded position, the support assembly extends generally parallel to the surface upon which it is supported. In the deployed position, the support assembly extends generally downwardly to support the base at a height substantially above the support surface. The support assembly may include a pair of opposing legs. The support assembly may additionally include a one or more pairs of wheels for selective movement of the storage tote from one location to another. A leg retention assembly may be provided for securing the legs in the folded position to prevent accidental or otherwise unwanted movement of the legs from the folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Western Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Greene, Charles E. Wagner, Scott M. Herndon, David L. Barthuly
  • Publication number: 20140062042
    Abstract: A storage tote includes a base and a selectively movable lid. A support assembly is secured to the base. The support assembly is movable between a folded position and a deployed position. In the folded position, the support assembly extends generally parallel to the surface upon which it is supported. In the deployed position the support assembly extends generally downwardly to support the base at a height substantially above the support surface. In this manner, the storage tote may be configured in at least two orientations as desired for access by the user thereof. The support assembly may include a pair of opposing legs. The storage tote may be insulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Western Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Wagner, Michael Greene, Scott M. Herndon, David L. Barthuly
  • Patent number: D701734
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Western Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Wagner, Scott M. Herndon, David L. Barthuly
  • Patent number: RE46246
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Western Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Wagner, Scott M. Herndon, David L. Barthuly