Patents by Inventor Vernon Cagan

Vernon Cagan 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).

  • Method and apparatus for replacing a filter
    Patent number: 6648947
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for replacing a filter. The apparatus includes a receptacle adapted to receive a filter that is capable of filtering a first area. The apparatus further includes at least one supporting member to support at least a portion of the filter and at least a portion of a replacement filter, wherein both the filter and replacement filter are adapted to filter at least a portion of the first area for a selected duration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Akbar Paydar, Vernon Cagan