Patents by Inventor Timothy W. Meilander

Timothy W. Meilander 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).

  • Saturation-enhanced, low-concentration vaporized hydrogen peroxide decontamination method
    Patent number: 9801967
    Abstract: A method for decontaminating an object disposed in a region. The method includes the steps of: heating the region to a target temperature; introducing steam into the region until a humidity level in the region reaches a target humidity level; introducing a vaporized sterilant into the region until a sterilant concentration in the region reaches a target sterilant concentration; and maintaining the target temperature, the target sterilant concentration and the target humidity level until a predetermine target dose is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: STERIS INC.
    Inventors: Paul A Wiget, Timothy W Meilander, Iain McVey
  • SATURATION-ENHANCED, LOW-CONCENTRATION VAPORIZED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE DECONTAMINATION METHOD
    Publication number: 20150265738
    Abstract: A method for decontaminating an object disposed in a region. The method includes the steps of: heating the region to a target temperature; introducing steam into the region until a humidity level in the region reaches a target humidity level; introducing a vaporized sterilant into the region until a sterilant concentration in the region reaches a target sterilant concentration; and maintaining the target temperature, the target sterilant concentration and the target humidity level until a predetermine target dose is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: STERIS INC.
    Inventors: Paul A Wiget, Timothy W Meilander, Iain McVey
  • Process for dispersing vaporous hydrogen peroxide
    Patent number: 8497405
    Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a decontaminant dispenser which may be used as a projectile. The invention also relates to a decontamination process using the decontaminant dispenser. The decontaminant dispenser may be thrown by hand, launched as an artillery shell or the payload for a missile, or dropped by an airplane into the area to be decontaminated. The dispenser may be placed in the area to be decontaminated. The decontaminant dispenser may be ruggedized for use in hostile environments such as those that may be anticipated for military applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: STERIS Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy W. Meilander, Paul A. Wiget, Iain F. McVey, Michael A. Centanni
  • Decontaminant dispenser suitable for use as a projectile
    Patent number: 8460605
    Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a decontaminant dispenser which may be used as a projectile. The invention also relates to a decontamination process using the decontaminant dispenser. The decontaminant dispenser may be thrown by hand, launched as an artillery shell or the payload for a missile, or dropped by an airplane into the area to be decontaminated. The dispenser may be placed in the area to be decontaminated. The decontaminant dispenser may be ruggedized for use in hostile environments such as those that may be anticipated for military applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: STERIS Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy W. Meilander, Paul W. Wiger, Iain F. McVey, Michael A. Centanni
  • Decontamination unit with collapsible decontamination enclosure and decontamination process
    Patent number: 8216523
    Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a decontamination unit that employs a collapsible decontamination enclosure and a decontaminant air stream generator that uses catalytic discharge. The invention also relates to a decontamination process using the decontamination unit. The decontamination unit may be carried by an individual person, for example, in the form of a backpack. The decontamination unit may be ruggedized for use in hostile environments such as those that may be anticipated for military applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: STERIS Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy W. Meilander, Paul A Wiget, Jain F. McVey, Mark E. Pasmore, Janusz K. Kozak, Michael A. Centanni
  • DECONTAMINANT DISPENSER SUITABLE FOR USE AS A PROJECTILE
    Publication number: 20120156095
    Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a decontaminant dispenser which may be used as a projectile. The invention also relates to a decontamination process using the decontaminant dispenser. The decontaminant dispenser may be thrown by hand, launched as an artillery shell or the payload for a missile, or dropped by an airplane into the area to be decontaminated. The dispenser may be placed in the area to be decontaminated. The decontaminant dispenser may be ruggedized for use in hostile environments such as those that may be anticipated for military applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Timothy W. Meilander, Paul W. Wiger, Iain F. McVey, Michael A. Centanni
  • TRANSPORTABLE DECONTAMINATION UNIT AND DECONTAMINATION PROCESS
    Publication number: 20120121462
    Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a portable decontamination unit. The invention also relates to a decontamination process. The decontamination unit may be ruggedized for use in hostile environments such as those that may be anticipated for military applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Michael A. Bacik, Aaron L. Hill, Peter J. Buczynski, Richard A. Weiss, Timothy W. Meilander, Paul W. Wiget, Iain F. McVey, Michael A. Centanni
  • Transportable decontamination unit and decontamination process
    Patent number: 8163236
    Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a portable decontamination unit. The invention also relates to a decontamination process. The decontamination unit may be ruggedized for use in hostile environments such as those that may be anticipated for military applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Steris Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Bacik, Aaron L. Hill, Peter J. Buczynski, Richard A. Weiss, Timothy W. Meilander, Paul A. Wiget, Iain F. McVey, Michael A. Centanni
  • Transportable decontamination unit and decontamination process
    Patent number: 8128888
    Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a portable decontamination unit. The invention also relates to a decontamination process. The decontamination unit may be ruggedized for use in hostile environments such as those that may be anticipated for military applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: STERIS Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Bacik, Aaron L. Hill, Peter J. Buczynski, Richard A. Weiss, Timothy W. Meilander, Paul W. Wiget, Iain F. McVey, Michael A. Centanni
  • DECONTAMINATION UNIT WITH COLLAPSIBLE DECONTAMINATION ENCLOSURE AND DECONTAMINATION PROCESS
    Publication number: 20080279720
    Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a decontamination unit that employs a collapsible decontamination enclosure and a decontaminant air stream generator that uses catalytic discharge. The invention also relates to a decontamination process using the decontamination unit. The decontamination unit may be carried by an individual person, for example, in the form of a backpack. The decontamination unit may be ruggedized for use in hostile environments such as those that may be anticipated for military applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Timothy W. Meilander, Paul A. Wiget, Jain F. McVey, Mark E. Pasmore, Janusz K. Kozak, Michael A. Centanni
  • TRANSPORTABLE DECONTAMINATION UNIT AND DECONTAMINATION PROCESS
    Publication number: 20080279722
    Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a portable decontamination unit. The invention also relates to a decontamination process. The decontamination unit may be ruggedized for use in hostile environments such as those that may be anticipated for military applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Michael A. Bacik, Aaron L. Hill, Peter J. Buczynski, Richard A. Weiss, Timothy W. Meilander, Paul W. Wiget, Iain F. McVey, Michael A. Centanni