Patents by Inventor Michael A. Castoro

Michael A. Castoro 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).

  • Dispensing head having a nozzle heater device, system and method
    Patent number: 10893638
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dispensing head that includes a first spindle configured for movement in a vertical direction, a first nozzle operatively attached to the spindle, a heater device removably attachable to the dispensing head. The heater device includes a heat source and an opening configured to receive the first nozzle. The heat source is configured to heat the first nozzle above an ambient temperature. An assembly system is further disclosed, along with a method of heating a nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: UNIVERSAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Koenraad Alexander Gieskes, Philip Michael Castoro, Kevin James O'Reilly
  • DISPENSING HEAD HAVING A NOZZLE HEATER DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20190141868
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dispensing head that includes a first spindle configured for movement in a vertical direction, a first nozzle operatively attached to the spindle, a heater device removably attachable to the dispensing head. The heater device includes a heat source and an opening configured to receive the first nozzle. The heat source is configured to heat the first nozzle above an ambient temperature. An assembly system is further disclosed, along with a method of heating a nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Koenraad Alexander Gieskes, Philip Michael Castoro, Kevin James O'Reilly
  • Tethered writing pen with combination lock for un-tethering or ink refill access
    Publication number: 20090016802
    Abstract: A tethered pen and base assembly is disclosed The assembly includes a first tether that is secured to the base at one end thereof and secured to a locking mechanism at an opposite end of the tether. A second tether is secured to the pen at one end thereof and to the locking mechanism at an opposite end of the second tether The locking mechanism releases an end of the tether when unlocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventor: Michael A. Castoro