Patents by Inventor William E. Parson
William E. Parson 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).
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Publication number: 20240139556Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psig, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Publication number: 20240139557Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Patent number: 11896855Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psig, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Patent number: 11896856Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Publication number: 20230417965Abstract: A low-emissivity film for an article of personal protective equipment (PPE) having a lens is provided. The low-emissivity film is configured to be attached to at least one of an inner surface and an outer surface of the lens. A low-emissivity coating for the article of PPE is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Robert Kyle Fullerton, William E. Parson, Darin K. Thompson, Derek W. Roy, Judge W. Morgan, Timothy J. Hebrink, Gregory F. King
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Publication number: 20230381553Abstract: A personal protective equipment (PPE), a component for an air purifying respirator (APR) and a method for coupling an air purifying respirator (APR) to a facepiece are provided. In one embodiment, the component includes an elongate tube having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end being configured to be in fluid communication an air filter of the APR. The component also includes an adapter disposed at the proximal end of the elongate tube. The adapter is configured to releasably fluidly couple the APR to a facepiece and releasably fluidly couple a second stage regulator of a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to the facepiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2021Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Judge W. Morgan, III, William E. Parson, Jeffrey S. Vogus
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Publication number: 20230116265Abstract: A pressure reducer for a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is provided. The pressure reducer includes a body including an outer surface. The pressure reducer further includes a valve unit configured to receive a breathable gas from a high-pressure tank at a tank pressure and to deliver the breathable gas at an outlet pressure lower than the tank pressure. The pressure reducer further includes a plurality of vent holes extending from the outer surface. The plurality of vent holes is configured to vent a gas from an interior of the body. The pressure reducer further includes a cover removably disposed on the outer surface and enclosing the plurality of vent holes. The cover includes a fluid passage disposed in fluid communication with the plurality of vent holes. The fluid passage is configured to receive the gas from the plurality of vent holes and discharge the gas externally of the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Christopher M. Danner, Darill L. Plummer, William E. Parson, Elliott C. Miller
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Publication number: 20230001241Abstract: A reducer for a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), comprising a primary air pathway with a primary metering valve and a secondary air pathway with a secondary metering valve. The reducer has an Emergency Breathing Support System (EBSS) outlet that is fluidly connected to a branch line of the secondary air pathway.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Darrill L. Plummer, William E. Parson, William K. Shaffer
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Publication number: 20220331617Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Patent number: 11471709Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2018Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Patent number: 11376448Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Publication number: 20220193463Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psig, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Patent number: 11273332Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psig, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Publication number: 20210379414Abstract: A system, management device, SCBA and wearable device are provided. In one or more embodiments, a wearable device for use with a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is provided. The device includes device processing circuitry configured to: determine a wireless personal accountability report (PAR) signal has been received, and transition into an alarm state based on the received wireless PAR signal. The alarm state configured to trigger at least one notification while in the alarm state where the triggering of at least one notification is configured to recur until an indication is received.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2019Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Jerome Shanko, Jr., Jason R. CANNON, William E. PARSON, Wesley M. BARBEE, Matthew SHANNON, Michael S. SABOLCIK
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Publication number: 20190374795Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Publication number: 20180353780Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Publication number: 20180326230Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psig, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Patent number: 10029130Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psig, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerry A Phifer, William E Parson, Ronald B Mele
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Publication number: 20140076322Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psig, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Patent number: D1009820Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Brett A Howell, Nathan J. Montgomery, Michael S. Meyer, Johnathan R. Graves, William E. Parson, William P. Atwood, Jessica W. Arnold