Patents by Inventor W. Lloyd Allen

W. Lloyd Allen 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: 20100159084
    Abstract: An electrochemical sensor for organic molecules such as ethylene includes an electrochemical cell, gas sample inlet means and means for detecting current produced by the oxidation of the organic molecule at the anode of the cell. The sensor is capable of sensing multiple organic molecules in some embodiments. A voltage is applied to the anode of the cell to provide energy to drive the oxidation reaction and produce a corresponding current. The sensor of the invention can be made as a small, hand-held unit that is capable of real-time detection of various organic species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Alireza Shekarriz, W. Lloyd Allen, Daniel James Haulkner, Christopher M. Ward, Debra M. Gilbuena
  • Patent number: 7560013
    Abstract: An electrochemical sensor for organic molecules such as ethylene includes an electrochemical cell, gas sample inlet means and means for detecting current produced by the oxidation of the organic molecule at the anode of the cell. The sensor is capable of sensing multiple organic molecules in some embodiments. A voltage is applied to the anode of the cell to provide energy to drive the oxidation reaction and produce a corresponding current. The sensor of the invention can be made as a small, hand-held unit that is capable of real-time detection of various organic species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Fluid Analytics, Inc.
    Inventors: Allroza Shekarriz, W. Lloyd Allen, Daniel James Faulkner, Christopher M. Ward, Debra M. Gilbuena
  • Publication number: 20070295203
    Abstract: An electrochemical sensor for organic molecules such as ethylene includes an electrochemical cell, gas sample inlet means and means for detecting current produced by the oxidation of the organic molecule at the anode of the cell. The sensor is capable of sensing multiple organic molecules in some embodiments. A voltage is applied to the anode of the cell to provide energy to drive the oxidation reaction and produce a corresponding current. The sensor of the invention can be made as a small, hand-held unit that is capable of real-time detection of various organic species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Allroza Shekarriz, W. Lloyd Allen, Daniel James Faulkner, Christopher M. Ward, Debra M. Gilburena
  • Patent number: 6468330
    Abstract: The particle separation and collection assembly uses cyclonic forces to separate and remove large particles from an airstream and concentrate small particles for sensor/detector technology. This assembly utilizes multiple mini cyclones operating in parallel to reduce the size and velocity of air through the cyclone inlets while maintaining the same fluid or flow rate as compared to one large cyclone. The multiple cyclone system can be arranged in a radial geometry or in a bipolar or uni-polar longitudinal design. The particle separator and collection assembly uses a blower or vacuum pump to draw outside gas into the cyclone particle separator assembly through radial inlets. Vacuum transfer channels, extending the entire length of the assembly, pull gas into the top of the cyclone chambers and out through the bottom apex of cyclone chamber and through the top vortex finder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Innovatek, Inc.
    Inventors: Patricia M. Irving, W. Lloyd Allen, Nathan D. Hindman, Trevor M. Moeller