Patents by Inventor Michael A. Valvano

Michael A. Valvano 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: 11712105
    Abstract: A backpack includes a back panel having an airflow system. The airflow system includes protrusions extending from a base of the back panel and defining boundaries of lateral and vertical flow channels. The flow channels are configured to promote active airflow through the back panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Chrome Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Valvano, Peter Hill, Wendy Lai, Michael Leoniak
  • Publication number: 20220192348
    Abstract: A backpack includes a back panel having an airflow system. The airflow system includes protrusions extending from a base of the back panel and defining boundaries of lateral and vertical flow channels. The flow channels are configured to promote active airflow through the back panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Valvano, Peter Hill, Wendy Lai, Michael Leoniak
  • Patent number: 11337509
    Abstract: A backpack includes a back panel having an airflow system. The airflow system includes protrusions extending from a base of the back panel and defining boundaries of lateral and vertical flow channels. The flow channels are configured to promote active airflow through the back panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Chrome Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Valvano, Peter Hill, Wendy Lai, Michael Leoniak
  • Publication number: 20200196738
    Abstract: A backpack includes a back panel having an airflow system. The airflow system includes protrusions extending from a base of the back panel and defining boundaries of lateral and vertical flow channels. The flow channels are configured to promote active airflow through the back panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Valvano, Peter Hill, Wendy Lai, Michael Leoniak
  • Patent number: 8066151
    Abstract: A measuring fluid dispenser for dispensing fluids in measured quantities has a user input device for generating at least one user input signal. A flow regulator provides a known fluid output flow rate by regulating fluid flow between an input port and an output port of the regulator. A first electronic valve is responsive to electronic signals, wherein a first electronic signal positions the first electronic valve in a flow permissive state, and a second electronic signal positions the first electronic valve in a flow restrictive (i.e. interrupting) state. The first electronic valve has a first valve input in fluid communication with the regulator output and also has a first valve output in fluid communication with a fluid output port. A processing unit is communicable with the user input device and is responsive to the user input signal, and is also in electronic communication with the first electronic valve for transmitting the electronic signals to the first electronic valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Inventor: Michael A. Valvano, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7946322
    Abstract: An interchangeable bag and cover system is provided that comprises a body with a first connection portion. A first securing mechanism is coupled to the body. A plurality of covers are interchangeably connectable to the body. Each cover has a second connection portion releasably attachable to the first connection portion of the body, wherein the cover is moveable relative to the body between open position and closed positions. Each cover has a free end portion positionable adjacent to the body when the cover is in the close position. Each cover has a second securing mechanism configured to releasably engage the first securing mechanism to retain the cover in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Overland Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Valvano, Jeffrey Levis, Gregory Fritsch, Rory W. Fuerst
  • Publication number: 20100096051
    Abstract: An interchangeable bag and cover system is provided that comprises a body with a first connection portion. A first securing mechanism is coupled to the body. A plurality of covers are interchangeably connectable to the body. Each cover has a second connection portion releasably attachable to the first connection portion of the body, wherein the cover is moveable relative to the body between open position and closed positions. Each cover has a free end portion positionable adjacent to the body when the cover is in the close position. Each cover has a second securing mechanism configured to releasably engage the first securing mechanism to retain the cover in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Valvano, Jeffrey Levis, Gregory Fritsch, Rory W. Fuerst
  • Publication number: 20070295747
    Abstract: A measuring fluid dispenser for dispensing fluids in measured quantities has a user input device for generating at least one user input signal. A flow regulator provides a known fluid output flow rate by regulating fluid flow between an input port and an output port of the regulator. A first electronic valve is responsive to electronic signals, wherein a first electronic signal positions the first electronic valve in a flow permissive state, and a second electronic signal positions the first electronic valve in a flow restrictive (i.e. interrupting) state. The first electronic valve has a first valve input in fluid communication with the regulator output and also has a first valve output in fluid communication with a fluid output port. A processing unit is communicable with the user input device and is responsive to the user input signal, and is also in electronic communication with the first electronic valve for transmitting the electronic signals to the first electronic valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventor: Michael A. Valvano