Patents by Inventor Donald J. Rebele

Donald J. Rebele 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: 5217698
    Abstract: The body portion (A) of a small portable sterilizer has a face panel (46) against which a door (B) is selectively closed. The face panel defines an access opening for a sterilization chamber (10) which receives a cassette (C), an access opening for an anti-microbial concentrate chamber (20) which receives a powdered or other sterilant concentrate, and an outlet opening (50) from a microbe filter which filters microbes from incoming rinse water. The face plate and the door define fluid flow channels (48, 52) therebetween for selectively directing sterilant solutions and rinse solutions among the anti-microbial concentrate chamber, the sterilization chamber, and the microbial filter. The cassette is configured to assure that it is inserted into the sterilization chamber with a unique orientation such that its fluid inlet apertures (114) and outlet apertures (124) are at preselected locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Assignee: Steris Corporation
    Inventors: Norman L. Siegel, David E. Minerovic, Raymond C. Kralovic, Bill R. Sanford, Pamela C. Tanner, Donald J. Rebele, Douglas F. Marshall, Samuel M. Fung, John L. Beiswenger
  • Patent number: 4538709
    Abstract: A multipurpose piece of luggage with wheels and a collapsible handle having a garment enclosure in which large articles of clothing may be hung and lesser enclosures for storage of small articles. The invention also serves as a cart for other luggage. Its handle may be collapsed, support feet retracted and garment enclosure folded to give it the appearance and utility of a normal suitcase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1985
    Assignee: The Huntington National Bank
    Inventors: Marvin E. Williams, David B. Chaney, Donald J. Rebele