Joseph C Mollendorf

US Patent:

7101607, Sep 5, 2006

Filed:

Aug 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/645726

Inventors:

Joseph C. Mollendorf - Amherst NY, US
David Pendergast - Hamburg NY, US
Erik R. Bardy - Buffalo NY, US
Sawson Samimy - Geneva NY, US
Eric M. Stimson - North Tonawanda NY, US
Colin K. Dauria - Syracuse NY, US
Raymond D. Buchner - Clarence NY, US

Assignee:

The Research Foundation of State University of New York - Amherst NY

International Classification:

B32B 3/12
B29C 47/00
B73C 11/04
F16L 11/00

US Classification:

428158, 428 369, 428131, 428136, 4283126, 2642711, 156211, 156257, 138137, 2 216

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a composite insulation material. The composite insulation material includes a syntactic foam component and a plurality of aerogel inserts. The present invention also relates to a method of making a composite insulation material. The present invention further relates to a method for enhancing the flexibility of a solid material.

US Patent:

7335333, Feb 26, 2008

Filed:

Jan 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/765807

Inventors:

James F. Garvey - Williamsville NY, US
John A. Lordi - Williamsville NY, US
Joseph C. Mollendorf - Amherst NY, US
James D. Felske - Amherst NY, US

Assignee:

The Research Foundation of the State University of New York - Albany NY

International Classification:

A61L 2/00

US Classification:

422 33, 422 28, 422125

Abstract:

An improved method of altering a fluid-borne contaminant includes the steps of: providing a positive-displacement pump () having an inlet () and an outlet (); connecting the pump inlet to a source () of contaminated fluid; operating the pump at a pressure ratio sufficient to elevate the pressure and temperature of the fluid and contaminants passing through the pump to alter or convert substantially all of the contaminants passing through the pump.

US Patent:

7568712, Aug 4, 2009

Filed:

Nov 8, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/594687

Inventors:

Peter Kovachi - Tonawanda NY, US
Joseph C. Mollendorf - Amherst NY, US
Roger Teagarden - Lancaster NY, US
Chee Main Heam - Perak, MY

Assignee:

The Research Foundation of State University of NY - Amherst NY

International Classification:

A61H 3/00

US Classification:

280 87021, 280 8703, 280 87041, 280 8705, 280 87051, 280 231, 280 326, 280 871

Abstract:

The invention relates to a walker having a main supporting frame, a superstructure frame and a body support means. The superstructure frame is operatively arranged for vertical adjustment relative to the main supporting frame and includes an adjustable interior opening for accommodating a user and an entrance gate operatively arranged to provide access to the adjustable interior opening. The body support means is secured to the superstructure frame and operatively arranged to support the user. Furthermore, the walker may include four wheels, each of which may include a directional locking apparatus and/or braking system, and the walker may include at least one arm support operatively arranged for supporting the user. The walker may also include at least one handle operatively arranged for transmission of the walker.

US Patent:

8142716, Mar 27, 2012

Filed:

Oct 12, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/902232

Inventors:

James F. Garvey - Williamsville NY, US
John A. Lordi - Williamsville NY, US
Joseph Mollendorf - Amherst NY, US
James D. Felske - Amherst NY, US

Assignee:

Research Foundation of State University of New York - Albany NY

International Classification:

A61L 2/00

US Classification:

422 33, 422 4, 422 28, 422125

Abstract:

An improved method of purifying a fluid having fluid-borne contaminants I including the steps of: providing a pump () having an inlet () and an outlet (); connecting the pump inlet to a source () of contaminated fluid; operating the pump at. a pressure ratio of at least 2. 0 so as to sufficiently elevate the temperature of the fluid and contaminants passing through the pump, or, alternatively, operating the pump so that the outlet temperature of the fluid and contaminants passing therethrough is at least about 200 C. ; and controlling the time during which the temperature of the fluid and contaminants are elevated; thereby to alter or convert substantially all of the contaminants passing through the pump.

US Patent:

20060235498, Oct 19, 2006

Filed:

May 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/126011

Inventors:

Joseph Mollendorf - Amherst NY, US
David Pendergast - Hamburg NY, US

International Classification:

A61F 7/00

US Classification:

607104000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a body thermal regulation system. The system includes a fluid-circulating garment having a plurality of fluid-impervious compartments where each compartment is in contact with a different part of a body. At least one heating/cooling unit is positioned to heat and/or cool fluid circulating to the fluid-impervious compartments in the garment. The system also includes a fluid circulation system positioned to circulate fluid between the heating/cooling unit and the plurality of fluid-impervious compartments in the garment. The present invention also relates to a method for measuring heat fluxes in different parts of a body. The method involves providing to a subject the body thermal regulation system according to the present invention. Then, the temperatures and flow rates of fluid entering and exiting each of the plurality of fluid-impervious compartments in the garment are measured, allowing heat fluxes in different parts of the body to be determined.

US Patent:

20080179258, Jul 31, 2008

Filed:

Feb 21, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/035418

Inventors:

James F. GARVEY - Williamsville NY, US
John A. LORDI - Williamsville NY, US
Joseph C. MOLLENDORF - Amherst NY, US
James D. FELSKE - Amherst NY, US

Assignee:

The Research Foundation of the State University of New York - Albany NY

International Classification:

C02F 1/02

US Classification:

210742

Abstract:

An improved method of altering a fluid-borne contaminant includes the steps of: providing a pump () having an inlet () and an outlet (); connecting the pump inlet to a source () of contaminated fluid; operating the pump at a pressure ratio of at least 2.0 so as to sufficiently elevate the temperature of the fluid and contaminants passing through the pump, or, alternatively, operating the pump so that the outlet temperature of the fluid and contaminants passing therethrough is at least about 200 C.; and controlling the time during which the temperature of the fluid and contaminants are elevated; thereby to alter or convert substantially all of the contaminants passing through the pump.

US Patent:

20090306748, Dec 10, 2009

Filed:

Jun 3, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/477721

Inventors:

Joseph C. MOLLENDORF - Amherst NY, US
David PENDERGAST - Hamburg NY, US

Assignee:

The Research Foundation of State University of New York - Amherst NY

International Classification:

A61F 7/00

US Classification:

607104

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a body thermal regulation system. The system includes a fluid-circulating garment having a plurality of fluid-impervious compartments where each compartment is in contact with a different part of a body. The system also includes an expandable bladder to accommodate changes in pressure in the fluid circulation system. At least one heating/cooling unit is positioned to heat and/or cool fluid circulating to the fluid-impervious compartments in the garment. The system also includes a fluid circulation system positioned to circulate fluid between the heating/cooling unit and the plurality of fluid-impervious compartments in the garment. The present invention also relates to a method for measuring heat fluxes in different parts of a body. The method involves providing to a subject the body thermal regulation system according to the present invention. Then, the temperatures and flow rates of fluid entering and exiting each of the plurality of fluid-impervious compartments in the garment are measured, allowing heat fluxes in different parts of the body to be determined.

US Patent:

52421791, Sep 7, 1993

Filed:

Oct 11, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/775228

Inventors:

David W. Beddome - North Tonawanda NY
William H. Macy - Williamsville NY
Joseph C. Mollendorf - Amherst NY
Kenneth L. Peebles - Lancaster NY
Thomas G. Dressing - Rochester NY

Assignee:

Research Foundation of the State University of New York - Albany NY

International Classification:

B62M 112
B62M 302
A63B 2100

US Classification:

280233

Abstract:

A four limb exercising attachment for wheelchairs which will permit the occupant of the wheelchair to exercise all four limbs simultaneously, thereby affording proper bilateral movement of the arms and legs. The exercising attachment will also propel the wheelchair when operated in a suitable manner. The attachment may be used with most standard wheelchairs of the type having right and left front and rear wheels. The attachment includes right and left mounting assemblies, each mounting assembly being securable to the frame of a standard 4 wheel wheelchair at three or more spaced apart locations. A common input shaft will extend between the left and right mounting assemblies after they are mounted upon the wheelchair. Left and right arm-drives in the form of levers and leg-drives including foot pedals are in turn interconnected to the common input shaft in such a manner that movement of the arm levers will cause corresponding movement of the foot pedals and vice versa, which movement can be suitably synchronized. A resistance device is in turn connected to the common input shaft, which resistance device may include a propulsion assembly.