Patents by Inventor Brian J. LeGros

Brian J. LeGros 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).

  • Compressor valve
    Patent number: 5669411
    Abstract: A novel compressor valve is disclosed. Generally, the valve includes a valve guard containing a flange portion formed thereon. The valve will contain a valve seat adapted to engage the valve guard. The valve contains a first sealing plate and a second sealing plate received within the valve. The first and second sealing plate will cooperate in order to allow flow in only one direction. In the preferred embodiment, the compressor valve further comprises a biasing member adapted for biasing the first sealing plate with the second sealing plate. The first and second sealing plates are removable and may be replaced as a unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Inventors: Brian J. LeGros, Bernard S. Smith