Patents by Inventor Michael Anthony Minnicino

Michael Anthony Minnicino 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).

  • Variable volume clearance chamber for compressors
    Patent number: 3972652
    Abstract: The improved clearance pocket or chamber for compressors described in this specification includes a hollow housing attached to the cylinder of the compressor. The housing is divided into two clearance chambers and into three power chambers. A valve member located in the housing is movable to provide communication between the compressor cylinder and one or both of the clearance chambers. Movable pistons operably arranged with respect to the valve member are located in the power chambers to position the valve member in the desired position. Suitable fluid power means is connected with the power chambers to cause the desired movement of the pistons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1976
    Assignee: Dresser Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Anthony Minnicino