Patents by Inventor Michael Rafko

Michael Rafko 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).

  • Sanitizing Door Handle Fluid Container Assembly
    Publication number: 20190330879
    Abstract: Various implementations of the invention are directed toward a sanitizing door handle and/or components of such sanitizing door handle. Some implementations of the invention are directed toward a manual sanitizing door handle while some implementations of the invention are directed toward an auto-sanitizing door handle. According to some implementations of the invention, a sanitizing fluid is dispensed directly onto an exterior surface of the sanitizing door handle in connection with an operation of the door handle to sanitize the door handle. According to some implementations of the invention, a sanitizing fluid is dispensed directly onto a user's hand(s) in connection with an operation of the door handle to sanitize the user's hand(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Rafko
  • Distribution Manifold with Integrated Check Valve
    Publication number: 20190328917
    Abstract: Various implementations of the invention are directed toward a sanitizing door handle and/or components of such sanitizing door handle. Some implementations of the invention are directed toward a manual sanitizing door handle while some implementations of the invention are directed toward an auto-sanitizing door handle. According to some implementations of the invention, a sanitizing fluid is dispensed directly onto an exterior surface of the sanitizing door handle in connection with an operation of the door handle to sanitize the door handle. According to some implementations of the invention, a sanitizing fluid is dispensed directly onto a user's hand(s) in connection with an operation of the door handle to sanitize the user's hand(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Rafko
  • Electronic Sanitizing Door Handle
    Publication number: 20190330883
    Abstract: Various implementations of the invention are directed toward a sanitizing door handle and/or components of such sanitizing door handle. Some implementations of the invention are directed toward a manual sanitizing door handle while some implementations of the invention are directed toward an auto-sanitizing door handle. According to some implementations of the invention, a sanitizing fluid is dispensed directly onto an exterior surface of the sanitizing door handle in connection with an operation of the door handle to sanitize the door handle. According to some implementations of the invention, a sanitizing fluid is dispensed directly onto a user's hand(s) in connection with an operation of the door handle to sanitize the user's hand(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Rafko
  • Method for Dispensing a Fluid During Door Operation
    Publication number: 20190330880
    Abstract: Various implementations of the invention are directed toward a sanitizing door handle and/or components of such sanitizing door handle. Some implementations of the invention are directed toward a manual sanitizing door handle while some implementations of the invention are directed toward an auto-sanitizing door handle. According to some implementations of the invention, a sanitizing fluid is dispensed directly onto an exterior surface of the sanitizing door handle in connection with an operation of the door handle to sanitize the door handle. According to some implementations of the invention, a sanitizing fluid is dispensed directly onto a user's hand(s) in connection with an operation of the door handle to sanitize the user's hand(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Rafko
  • Sanitizing Door Handle
    Publication number: 20190329965
    Abstract: Various implementations of the invention are directed toward a sanitizing door handle and/or components of such sanitizing door handle. Some implementations of the invention are directed toward a manual sanitizing door handle while some implementations of the invention are directed toward an auto-sanitizing door handle. According to some implementations of the invention, a sanitizing fluid is dispensed directly onto an exterior surface of the sanitizing door handle in connection with an operation of the door handle to sanitize the door handle. According to some implementations of the invention, a sanitizing fluid is dispensed directly onto a user's hand(s) in connection with an operation of the door handle to sanitize the user's hand(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Rafko
  • Hinged gel-filled security and environmental protection device
    Patent number: 5347084
    Abstract: A hinge gel-filled environmental sealing and security protection device particularly designed for coaxial cables is described. More specifically, the invention utilizes at least one longitudinal pin and click-n-lock receptacle with a hinge opposite thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Assignee: Raychem Corporation
    Inventors: Karen Roney, Michael Rafko