Patents by Inventor John R. Rotella

John R. Rotella 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: 7637611
    Abstract: An adjustable spectacle kit article is positioned in the interior of a self-contained breathing mask having a full face plate permitting viewing outside. The kit includes a bracket having an elongated slot for a lug attached to the mask interior. A portion of the lug includes a frame holder for spectacles having a frame for supporting at least one eyeglass lens and bridge. The frame connects with the lug for positionally adjusting within the mask. In one aspect, the lug is composed of polycarbonate polymeric material. A resilient elastomeric grommet inserted in the slot frictionally engages the lug. Another adjustable lug composed of a resilient neoprene polymeric material can replace the grommet. The lug is angular shaped, inserted into the slotted bracket, and frictionally provides for extensively adjusting the frame within the mask. The lug is sized for space utilization in a confined mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Inventor: John R. Rotella
  • Patent number: 7494218
    Abstract: Adjustable spectacles article and protection method include a novel adjustable spectacle kit positioned in the interior surface of a self contained breathing mask. In one aspect, the breathing mask covers a full face of a wearer and includes a face plate permitting a wearer to view a space outside the mask. The adjustable spectacle kit includes a bracket attached to the interior surface of the mask, a lug attached to the bracket, and spectacles connected with the lug. In one aspect, the bracket defines a slot for holding the lug. In one aspect, the slot is elongated in an anteroposterior direction. In one aspect, a resilient elastomeric grommet is inserted in the slot, and the grommet frictionally engages the lug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Inventor: John R. Rotella