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).

  • Patent number: 12337200
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Inventors: Christopher Estkowski, Ken Kershner, Paul Newby, Chelsea Harrison Ramm
  • Publication number: 20250170432
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Publication date: May 29, 2025
    Inventors: Christopher Estkowski, Ken Kershner, Paul Newby
  • Patent number: 8974569
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Inventors: Paul A. Matula, Dominick Mastri, James R. Parys, Ralph Stearns, Johnnie H. Copley, Christopher Estkowski
  • Publication number: 20120138523
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Paul A. Matula, Dominick Mastri, James R. Parys, Ralph Stearns, Johnnie H. Copley, Christopher Estkowski
  • Patent number: 8088189
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: SurgiQuest, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Matula, Dominick Mastri, James Raymond Parys, Ralph Stearns, Johnnie H. Copley, Christopher Estkowski
  • Publication number: 20110266211
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Paul A. Matula, Dominick Mastri, James R. Parys, Ralph Stearns, Johnnie H. Copley, Christopher Estkowski
  • Patent number: 7976598
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: SurgiQuest, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Matula, Dominick Mastri, James R. Parys, Ralph Stearns, Johnnie H. Copley, Christopher Estkowski
  • Publication number: 20100170208
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Paul A. Matula, Dominick Mastri, James R. Parys, Ralph Stearns, Johnnie H. Copley, Christopher Estkowski
  • Patent number: RE44972
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: SurgiQuest, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Matula, Dominick Mastri, James R. Parys, Ralph Stearns, Johnnie H. Copley, Christopher Estkowski