Patents by Inventor Chris Raftis
Chris Raftis 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).
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Patent number: 10550954Abstract: A check valve includes a tubular sleeve bounding a longitudinally-extending flow-through passage for fluids, a disc having a first material affixed along a first portion of its periphery to a flexible hinge member, and a bill affixed at a first end to one or more of the sleeve, the flexible hinge member, and the disc. The check valve also includes one or more of the following of (i), (ii), and (iii): (i) at least one groove, rib, insert, or combination thereof that extends longitudinally along a length of the disc, the bill, or both the disc and the bill; (ii) at least one groove, notch, rib, insert, or combination thereof that extends laterally along a width of the bill; and (iii) at least one ripple that extends longitudinally along a length of the bill and, optionally, longitudinally along a length of the disc.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Red Valve Company, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Duer, Chris Raftis, Andre Thomas Abromaitis
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Patent number: 10316977Abstract: A check valve nozzle having at least two discharge ports and providing improved mixing between the discharged fluid and the receiving fluid. The check valve nozzle may be of a “duckbill” type or a “pancake” type. The “duckbill” type may have discharge ports that vary in size, orientation with respect to the longitudinal centerline of the check valve nozzle, and/or construction materials. The “pancake” type may discharge the fluid from the check valve nozzle in a perpendicular, forward, or rearward direction. The check valve nozzle assembly contains a number of check valve nozzles that can vary in size, orientation with respect to the longitudinal centerline of the end cap of the assembly, and/or construction materials.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2012Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Red Valve Company, Inc.Inventors: Spiros G. Raftis, Chris Raftis, Michael J. Duer
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Publication number: 20180023724Abstract: A check valve includes a tubular sleeve bounding a longitudinally-extending flow-through passage for fluids, a disc having a first material affixed along a first portion of its periphery to a flexible hinge member, and a bill affixed at a first end to one or more of the sleeve, the flexible hinge member, and the disc. The check valve also includes one or more of the following of (i), (ii), and (iii): (i) at least one groove, rib, insert, or combination thereof that extends longitudinally along a length of the disc, the bill, or both the disc and the bill; (ii) at least one groove, notch, rib, insert, or combination thereof that extends laterally along a width of the bill; and (iii) at least one ripple that extends longitudinally along a length of the bill and, optionally, longitudinally along a length of the disc.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Michael J. Duer, Chris Raftis, Andre Thomas Abromaitis
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Publication number: 20150335130Abstract: A cosmetic product including a pressed cosmetic powder cake is provided. The pressed cosmetic powder cake includes depression formed therein for receiving a liquid to facilitate use of the cosmetic product. The pan defines a recess therein for holding the powder cake. The cosmetic case includes a base portion for receiving the pan and a lid that may be coupled to one another by a hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: George Lambridis, Chris Raftis, Julio Pena
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Patent number: 9119454Abstract: A cosmetic product including a pressed cosmetic powder cake is provided. The pressed cosmetic powder cake includes depression formed therein for receiving a liquid to facilitate use of the cosmetic product. The pan defines a recess therein for holding the powder cake. The cosmetic case includes a base portion for receiving the pan and a lid that may be coupled to one another by a hinge.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: MANA PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: George Lambridis, Chris Raftis, Julio Pena
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Publication number: 20150096581Abstract: A cosmetic product including a pressed cosmetic powder cake is provided. The pressed cosmetic powder cake includes depression formed therein for receiving a liquid to facilitate use of the cosmetic product. The pan defines a recess therein for holding the powder cake. The cosmetic case includes a base portion for receiving the pan and a lid that may be coupled to one another by a hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: MANA PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: George Lambridis, Chris Raftis, Julio Pena
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Publication number: 20120247595Abstract: A check valve nozzle having at least two discharge ports and providing improved mixing between the discharged fluid and the receiving fluid. The check valve nozzle may be of a “duckbill” type or a “pancake” type. The “duckbill” type may have discharge ports that vary in size, orientation with respect to the longitudinal centerline of the check valve nozzle, and/or construction materials. The “pancake” type may discharge the fluid from the check valve nozzle in a perpendicular, forward, or rearward direction. The check valve nozzle assembly contains a number of check valve nozzles that can vary in size, orientation with respect to the longitudinal centerline of the end cap of the assembly, and/or construction materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: RED VALVE COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Spiros G. Raftis, Chris Raftis, Michael J. Duer
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Patent number: 6923421Abstract: A half-sleeve pinch valve includes a first body member and a second body member. The first body member and the second body member are connected to define a passage. A semi-circular sleeve is positioned within the passage such that a middle portion of the sleeve is adjacent either the first body member or the second body member, defining a fully open state. A port is located in either the first body member or the second body member adjacent the sleeve and is in fluid communication with the passage. A closing fluid is introduced through the port into the passage, thereby displacing the middle portion of the sleeve into the passage to move the sleeve from the fully open state through a partially open or partially closed state to a fully closed state. A method for controlling the flow in a passage is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: Red Valve Co., Inc.Inventor: Chris Raftis
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Publication number: 20040056220Abstract: A half-sleeve pinch valve includes a first body member and a second body member. The first body member and the second body member are connected to define a passage. A semi-circular sleeve is positioned within the passage such that a middle portion of the sleeve is adjacent either the first body member or the second body member, defining a fully open state. A port is located in either the first body member or the second body member adjacent the sleeve and is in fluid communication with the passage. A closing fluid is introduced through the port into the passage, thereby displacing the middle portion of the sleeve into the passage to move the sleeve from the fully open state through a partially open or partially closed state to a fully closed state. A method for controlling the flow in a passage is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Inventor: Chris Raftis
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Publication number: 20040033108Abstract: A pinch valve for connection between an upstream pipeline and a downstream pipeline, the pinch valve including a body having a fixed upper pinch bar and a moveable lower pinch bar, an elastomeric sleeve, wherein the elastomeric sleeve is situated between the fixed upper pinch bar and the moveable lower pinch bar, and means to raise and lower the moveable lower pinch bar. A method of regulating fluid flow is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Chris Raftis, Spiros G. Raftis
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Patent number: D746514Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: MANA PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: George Lambridis, Chris Raftis, Julio Pena