Patents by Inventor Thaddeus Joseph Mielnik

Thaddeus Joseph Mielnik 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: 9265678
    Abstract: A patient enclosure, comprised of at least two spaced-apart side walls, a top wall, and a front wall, the side walls, the top wall, and the front wall defining a predetermined area surrounding a location where a patient is positionable. At least one of the walls has a panel of electrochromic glass that is switchable between a clear state, an opaque state and a reflective (mirrored) state. UV radiators are provided within the area of the enclosure. An air circulation system is provided for circulating air through the area defined by the enclosure. A controller controls the UV radiators and the air circulation system. The controller is programmed to create one of a higher pressure or a lower pressure within the area as compared to the environment surrounding the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: American Sterilizer Company
    Inventors: Aaron Leif Hill, Thaddeus Joseph Mielnik, Ryan Anthony Bruskevith
  • Publication number: 20150025300
    Abstract: A patient enclosure, comprised of at least two spaced-apart side walls, a top wall, and a front wall, the side walls, the top wall, and the front wall defining a predetermined area surrounding a location where a patient is positionable. At least one of the walls has a panel of electrochromic glass that is switchable between a clear state, an opaque state and a reflective (mirrored) state. UV radiators are provided within the area of the enclosure. An air circulation system is provided for circulating air through the area defined by the enclosure. A controller controls the UV radiators and the air circulation system. The controller is programmed to create one of a higher pressure or a lower pressure within the area as compared to the environment surrounding the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Aaron Leif Hill, Thaddeus Joseph Mielnik, Ryan Anthony Bruskevith
  • Patent number: 8668881
    Abstract: A decontamination enclosure, comprised of a plurality of preformed panels joined together to form a structure defining a totally enclosed chamber. A door is formed in at least one of the panels, the door being movable between an opened position and a closed position to allow access to the chamber. A circulation system is attached to the structure for circulating vaporized hydrogen peroxide through the chamber. A controller is provided for controlling the amount of vaporized hydrogen peroxide introduced into the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: American Sterilizer Company
    Inventors: Aaron Leif Hill, Thaddeus Joseph Mielnik