Patents by Inventor Byron T. Van Norden

Byron T. Van Norden 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: 7293320
    Abstract: A vacuum attachment includes an aerodynamic bell housing, a distribution plate defining blast gate openings, blast gates, and means for biasing each gate toward a closed configuration. The plate attaches to the housing's first end. The gates attach to the plate for selectively covering the gate openings. An outer face of each gate includes an indented configuration. Gate openings may include internal threads. A filter may be positioned in the housing. The housing attaches to the vacuum's inlet port. Vacuum lines are inserted in the gate openings, moving the gates from closed to open configurations. The lines are locked into place by the gates' configurations and biasing means, and attached lines operate concurrently. Size and arrangement of the gate openings maintain the vacuum's airflow velocity and optimal flow patterns. To remove a line, it is withdrawn from the respective gate opening. The biasing means then automatically closes the corresponding gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Inventor: Byron T. Van Norden