Patents by Inventor Michael R. Markie

Michael R. Markie 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: 11820202
    Abstract: A pressure relief vent assembly that defines a plurality of enlarged water collection pockets and a plurality of water passage recesses that enable water to move between the water collection pockets and to be more evenly distributed relative to and in the respective water collection pockets, and thus is configured to inhibit water from entering an enclosed area through the pressure relief vent assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Michael R. Markie
  • Publication number: 20230136671
    Abstract: A pressure vent valve for ventilation of the interior of a motor vehicle, with a frame with at least one sealing surface and with at least one flexible valve flap mounted on the frame. In an idle position, the valve flap assembly abuts the sealing surface to prevent airflow through the pressure vent valve. When a sufficient pressure occurs, the valve flap assembly assumes an open position lifted from the sealing surface to allow airflow through the pressure vent valve. The pressure vent valve further includes an installation indicator formed in or on the frame to ensure alignment during installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventor: Michael R. Markie
  • Publication number: 20230118518
    Abstract: A pressure vent valve for ventilation of the interior of a motor vehicle, with a frame with at least one sealing surface and with at least one flexible valve flap mounted on the frame. In an idle position, the valve flap assembly abuts the sealing surface to prevent a flow of air through the pressure vent valve. When a sufficient pressure occurs, the valve flap assembly assumes an open position lifted from the sealing surface to allow a flow of air through the pressure vent valve. The valve flap assembly comprises a first flap sheet stacked upon a second flap sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Erin M. Daly, Michael R. Markie, Ganesh P. Chebrolu
  • Publication number: 20220041037
    Abstract: A pressure relief vent assembly that defines a plurality of enlarged water collection pockets and a plurality of water passage recesses that enable water to move between the water collection pockets and to be more evenly distributed relative to and in the respective water collection pockets, and thus is configured to inhibit water from entering an enclosed area through the pressure relief vent assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventor: Michael R. Markie