Patents by Inventor Christopher P. Sirovy

Christopher P. Sirovy 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).

  • Airflow control valve for a clean room
    Patent number: 6192922
    Abstract: An airflow control valve for a clean room having a duct section with a damper positioned within the duct. The damper being capable of an adjustment from an open position to a closed position. The opening and closing of the duct is accomplished through a magnetic coupling such that the duct can remain sealed during operation. The airflow control valve includes a sensor for measuring the airflow rate, so that the duct can be adjusted to maintain one or more predetermined flow rate set-points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Synetics Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce S. MacGibbon, Mark C. Wolochuk, Lee I. Wolochuk, Christopher P. Sirovy, James F. LeBaron, Jeffrey W. Yarroll
  • Steam humidifier
    Patent number: 5855823
    Abstract: The present invention is a humidifier that provides uniformly controlled generation of water vapor into an air stream. Steel wool is placed into a heating section of a humidifier water reservoir, where vapor is produced, to create an even distribution of vapor exiting the humidifier. A perforated plate is horizontally inserted into the heating section above the steel wool, thereby holding it in place and aiding in the even distribution of vapor from the humidifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Huntair Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce S. MacGibbon, Christopher P. Sirovy, Mark C. Wolochuk, Travis J. Addington, Chuck K. McCabe, Greg A. Marvell