Patents by Inventor Duane Mangiapane

Duane Mangiapane 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).

  • In-molded venturi for a vehicle HVAC system
    Patent number: 8016651
    Abstract: A is provided for aspirating air in a HVAC module assembly having a first HVAC module housing section including a first venturi portion. A second HVAC module housing section includes a second venturi portion. The first and second HVAC module housing sections form a HVAC mixing chamber and venturi chamber. The first venturi portion mates with the second venturi portion to cooperatively form the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Automotive Components Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Duane Mangiapane, Bryan Pepper, John Thomas
  • In-Molded Venturi for a Vehicle HVAC System
    Publication number: 20090188329
    Abstract: A venturi is provided for aspirating air in a HVAC module assembly having a first HVAC module housing section including a first venturi portion. A second HVAC module housing section includes a second venturi portion. The first and second HVAC module housing sections form a HVAC mixing chamber and venturi chamber. The first venturi portion mates with the second venturi portion to cooperatively form the venturi chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Duane Mangiapane, Bryan Pepper, John Thomas