Patents by Inventor Michael H. Sparks

Michael H. Sparks 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).

  • Explosive parcel containment and blast mitigation container
    Patent number: 6244155
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a containment structure for containing and mitigating explosions. The containment structure is installed in the wall of the building and has interior and exterior doors for placing suspicious packages into the containment structure and retrieving them from the exterior of the building. The containment structure has a blast deflection chute and a blowout panel to direct over pressure from explosions away from the building, surrounding structures and people.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventor: Michael H. Sparks