Patents by Inventor Kevin M. Pate

Kevin M. Pate 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: 7025175
    Abstract: An vent mechanism comprising an upper housing, a lower housing, a diaphragm comprising a diaphram contact contained between the housings, an upper contact, an insulator insulating the upper contact from the upper housing, and an internal ground wire between the diaphram contact and the lower housing. When used as part of a electrical circuit with an indicator, the diaphram senses oil vapor pressure build up. When a given level of pressure is obtained, the diaphram contact moves against the upper contact and the vent mechanism is grounded, completing the electrical circuit, enabling the indicator to function as intended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Inventor: Kevin M. Pate