Patents by Inventor Sean T. Whalen

Sean T. Whalen 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).

  • Patent number: 11419756
    Abstract: In one instance, a recovery system for a user is presented that includes a battery-operated, flexible wrap that applies heat with both conductive heat and radiant heat. The recovery system has a control unit that ramps the temperature applied using primarily perceived conductive heat before leveling at a target temperature. Other systems and devices are presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Xothrm LLC
    Inventors: Jo Han Wang, Sean T. Whalen
  • Publication number: 20220160540
    Abstract: A distributed-weight heating pad includes a weighted layer in between two covers that provides additional pressure on a user. The weighted layer has a plurality of pockets with weighted elements therein and formed with channels between pockets that allow or enhance articulation of the distributed-weight heating pad. A heating element layer is also disposed between the covers along with a controller and battery that cause the heating element layer to provide both conductive heating and radiation heating. Moreover, the controller may cause the heat from the heating element layer to have a ramping segment to quickly apply heat until a desired temperature is reached. Other devices and methods are presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Jo Han Wang, Sean T. Whalen
  • Publication number: 20220151822
    Abstract: In one instance, a recovery system for a user is presented that includes a battery-operated, flexible wrap that applies heat with both conductive heat and radiant heat. The recovery system has a control unit that ramps the temperature applied using primarily perceived conductive heat before leveling at a target temperature. Other systems and devices are presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Jo Han Wang, Sean T. Whalen
  • Publication number: 20220047447
    Abstract: In one instance, a recovery system to assist an athlete with recovery is presented that includes a battery-operated, flexible wrap that applies heat and optionally pneumatic pressure while utilizing both conductive and radiant heat in varying proportions according to a desired pattern. Optionally, at least one pneumatic bladder on the flexible wrap applies the pneumatic pressure to the user. The recovery system has a control unit that ramps the temperature applied before leveling at a target temperature. Other systems and devices are presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: JoHan Wang, Sean T. Whalen
  • Publication number: 20210205165
    Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of differential air pressure systems and methods of using such systems. The differential air pressure system may comprise a chamber configured to receive a portion of a user's lower body and to create an air pressure differential upon the user's body. The differential air pressure system may further comprise a user seal that seal the pressure chamber to the user's body. The height of the user seal may be adjusted to accommodate users with various body heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Eric R. KUEHNE, Mark A. SHUGHART, Sean T. WHALEN, Douglas F. SCHWANDT, Robert T. WHALEN
  • Publication number: 20170367916
    Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of differential air pressure systems and methods of using such systems. The differential air pressure system may comprise a chamber configured to receive a portion of a user's lower body and to create an air pressure differential upon the user's body. The differential air pressure system may further comprise a user seal that seal the pressure chamber to the user's body. The height of the user seal may be adjusted to accommodate users with various body heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Eric R. KUEHNE, Mark A. SHUGHART, Sean T. WHALEN, Douglas F. SCHWANDT, Robert T. WHALEN
  • Patent number: 9642764
    Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of differential air pressure systems and methods of using such systems. The differential air pressure system may comprise a chamber configured to receive a portion of a user's lower body and to create an air pressure differential upon the user's body. The differential air pressure system may further comprise a user seal that seal the pressure chamber to the user's body. The height of the user seal may be adjusted to accommodate users with various body heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: AlterG, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Kuehne, Mark A. Shughart, Sean T. Whalen, Douglas F. Schwandt, Robert T. Whalen
  • Publication number: 20130324893
    Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of differential air pressure systems and methods of using such systems. The differential air pressure system may comprise a chamber configured to receive a portion of a user's lower body and to create an air pressure differential upon the user's body. The differential air pressure system may further comprise a user seal that seal the pressure chamber to the user's body. The height of the user seal may be adjusted to accommodate users with various body heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Eric R. Kuehne, Mark A. Shughart, Sean T. Whalen, Douglas F. Schwandt, Robert T. Whalen
  • Patent number: 8464716
    Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of differential air pressure systems and methods of using such systems. The differential air pressure system may comprise a chamber configured to receive a portion of a user's lower body and to create an air pressure differential upon the user's body. The differential air pressure system may further comprise a user seal that seal the pressure chamber to the user's body. The height of the user seal may be adjusted to accommodate users with various body heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: AlterG, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Richard Kuehne, Mark Alan Shughart, Sean T. Whalen, Douglas Frank Schwandt, Robert T. Whalen
  • Publication number: 20110120567
    Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of differential air pressure systems and methods of using such systems. The differential air pressure system may comprise a chamber configured to receive a portion of a user's lower body and to create an air pressure differential upon the user's body. The differential air pressure system may further comprise a user seal that seal the pressure chamber to the user's body. The height of the user seal may be adjusted to accommodate users with various body heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: AlterG, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Kuehne, Mark A. Shughart, Sean T. Whalen, Douglas F. Schwandt, Robert T. Whalen