Patents by Inventor Christopher Estkowski
Christopher Estkowski 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: 12337200Abstract: One variation of a respirator apparatus includes a shield center section, a filter assembly, and a gasket. The shield center section defines: a transparent center region configured to align with a nose and a mouth of a user; and a filter window laterally offset from the transparent center region. The filter assembly includes a filter media and a seal: encircling a perimeter of the filter media; and defining a center groove configured to mate with a rim of the filter window to transiently retain the filter assembly within the filter window. The gasket is arranged on a rear face of the lens center section and configured to: seal against a face of the user; and locate the lens center section and the filter assembly offset from the face of the user to form an airflow channel to direct airflow across a glabrous cheek region of the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2023Date of Patent: June 24, 2025Inventors: Christopher Estkowski, Ken Kershner, Paul Newby, Chelsea Harrison Ramm
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Publication number: 20250170432Abstract: One variation of a respirator apparatus includes a shield center section, a filter assembly, and a gasket. The shield center section defines: a transparent center region configured to align with a nose and a mouth of a user; and a filter window laterally offset from the transparent center region. The filter assembly includes a filter media and a seal: encircling a perimeter of the filter media; and defining a center groove configured to mate with a rim of the filter window to transiently retain the filter assembly within the filter window. The gasket is arranged on a rear face of the lens center section and configured to: seal against a face of the user; and locate the lens center section and the filter assembly offset from the face of the user to form an airflow channel to direct airflow across a glabrous cheek region of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2023Publication date: May 29, 2025Inventors: Christopher Estkowski, Ken Kershner, Paul Newby
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Patent number: 8974569Abstract: Disclosed is multi-flow filter cartridge assembly that includes an elongated housing that has axially opposed proximal and distal ends and defines an interior cavity and first, second and third flow paths which extend from the proximal end of the housing to the distal end. The cartridge assembly also includes first, second and third filter elements. The first filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the first flow path from a first inlet port to a first outlet port. The second filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the second flow path from a second inlet port to a second outlet port. Lastly, the third filter element is also disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the third flow path from a third inlet port to a third outlet port.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Inventors: Paul A. Matula, Dominick Mastri, James R. Parys, Ralph Stearns, Johnnie H. Copley, Christopher Estkowski
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Publication number: 20120138523Abstract: Disclosed is multi-flow filter cartridge assembly that includes an elongated housing that has axially opposed proximal and distal ends and defines an interior cavity and first, second and third flow paths which extend from the proximal end of the housing to the distal end. The cartridge assembly also includes first, second and third filter elements. The first filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the first flow path from a first inlet port to a first outlet port. The second filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the second flow path from a second inlet port to a second outlet port. Lastly, the third filter element is also disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the third flow path from a third inlet port to a third outlet port.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Paul A. Matula, Dominick Mastri, James R. Parys, Ralph Stearns, Johnnie H. Copley, Christopher Estkowski
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Patent number: 8088189Abstract: Disclosed is multi-flow filter cartridge assembly that includes an elongated housing that has axially opposed proximal and distal ends and defines an interior cavity and first, second and third flow paths which extend from the proximal end of the housing to the distal end. The cartridge assembly also includes first, second and third filter elements. The first filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the first flow path from a first inlet port to a first outlet port. The second filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the second flow path from a second inlet port to a second outlet port. Lastly, the third filter element is also disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the third flow path from a third inlet port to a third outlet port.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: SurgiQuest, Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Matula, Dominick Mastri, James Raymond Parys, Ralph Stearns, Johnnie H. Copley, Christopher Estkowski
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Publication number: 20110266211Abstract: Disclosed is multi-flow filter cartridge assembly that includes an elongated housing that has axially opposed proximal and distal ends and defines an interior cavity and first, second and third flow paths which extend from the proximal end of the housing to the distal end. The cartridge assembly also includes first, second and third filter elements. The first filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the first flow path from a first inlet port to a first outlet port. The second filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the second flow path from a second inlet port to a second outlet port. Lastly, the third filter element is also disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the third flow path from a third inlet port to a third outlet port.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventors: Paul A. Matula, Dominick Mastri, James R. Parys, Ralph Stearns, Johnnie H. Copley, Christopher Estkowski
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Patent number: 7976598Abstract: Disclosed is multi-flow filter cartridge assembly that includes an elongated housing that has axially opposed proximal and distal ends and defines an interior cavity and first, second and third flow paths which extend from the proximal end of the housing to the distal end. The cartridge assembly also includes first, second and third filter elements. The first filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the first flow path from a first inlet port to a first outlet port. The second filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the second flow path from a second inlet port to a second outlet port. Lastly, the third filter element is also disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the third flow path from a third inlet port to a third outlet port.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2009Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: SurgiQuest, Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Matula, Dominick Mastri, James R. Parys, Ralph Stearns, Johnnie H. Copley, Christopher Estkowski
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Publication number: 20100170208Abstract: Disclosed is multi-flow filter cartridge assembly that includes an elongated housing that has axially opposed proximal and distal ends and defines an interior cavity and first, second and third flow paths which extend from the proximal end of the housing to the distal end. The cartridge assembly also includes first, second and third filter elements. The first filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the first flow path from a first inlet port to a first outlet port. The second filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the second flow path from a second inlet port to a second outlet port. Lastly, the third filter element is also disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the third flow path from a third inlet port to a third outlet port.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventors: Paul A. Matula, Dominick Mastri, James R. Parys, Ralph Stearns, Johnnie H. Copley, Christopher Estkowski
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Patent number: RE44972Abstract: Disclosed is multi-flow filter cartridge assembly that includes an elongated housing that has axially opposed proximal and distal ends and defines an interior cavity and first, second and third flow paths which extend from the proximal end of the housing to the distal end. The cartridge assembly also includes first, second and third filter elements. The first filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the first flow path from a first inlet port to a first outlet port. The second filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the second flow path from a second inlet port to a second outlet port. Lastly, the third filter element is also disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the third flow path from a third inlet port to a third outlet port.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: SurgiQuest, Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Matula, Dominick Mastri, James R. Parys, Ralph Stearns, Johnnie H. Copley, Christopher Estkowski