Patents by Inventor Theodore J. Galen

Theodore J. Galen 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).

  • Solid sorbent air sampler
    Patent number: 4584887
    Abstract: A fluid sampler for collecting a plurality of discrete samples over separate time intervals. The sampler comprises a sample assembly having an inlet and a plurality of discreet sample tubes each of which has inlet and outlet sides. A multiport dual acting valve is provided in the sampler in order to sequentially pass air from the sample inlet into the selected sample tubes. The sample tubes extend longitudinally of the housing and are located about the outer periphery thereof so that upon removal of an enclosure cover, they are readily accessible for operation of the sampler in an analysis mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1986
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics & Space Administration
    Inventor: Theodore J. Galen