Patents by Inventor Denis A. Vu

Denis A. Vu 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).

  • Patent number: 6135980
    Abstract: A mucus suction device includes a pump housing, collection vessel connected to the pump housing, and a fluid conduit connected to the vessel and adapted for placement in a nostril. The pump housing, vessel, and conduit together define an air path. The pump housing encloses a flexible diaphragm and a motor to pulsate it. Behind the diaphragm is an air chamber communicating with the fluid conduit and with a discharge passage to atmosphere. The collection vessel includes a first nipple for connection with the conduit and a second nipple for connection with the air chamber. The fluid conduit includes a mucus tube for placement into a nostril. The air path also includes check valve, one between the tube and the air chamber, and the other between the air chamber and the discharge passage. Pulsation of the diaphragm moves air through the discharge passage and generates vacuum pressure in the fluid conduit to draw mucus into the fluid conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Inventor: Denis A. Vu