Patents by Inventor Michael Valvano

Michael Valvano 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).

  • Backpack with airflow system
    Patent number: 11712105
    Abstract: A backpack includes a back panel having an airflow system. The airflow system includes protrusions extending from a base of the back panel and defining boundaries of lateral and vertical flow channels. The flow channels are configured to promote active airflow through the back panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Chrome Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Valvano, Peter Hill, Wendy Lai, Michael Leoniak
  • BACKPACK WITH AIRFLOW SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220192348
    Abstract: A backpack includes a back panel having an airflow system. The airflow system includes protrusions extending from a base of the back panel and defining boundaries of lateral and vertical flow channels. The flow channels are configured to promote active airflow through the back panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Valvano, Peter Hill, Wendy Lai, Michael Leoniak
  • Backpack with airflow system
    Patent number: 11337509
    Abstract: A backpack includes a back panel having an airflow system. The airflow system includes protrusions extending from a base of the back panel and defining boundaries of lateral and vertical flow channels. The flow channels are configured to promote active airflow through the back panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Chrome Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Valvano, Peter Hill, Wendy Lai, Michael Leoniak
  • BACKPACK WITH AIRFLOW SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200196738
    Abstract: A backpack includes a back panel having an airflow system. The airflow system includes protrusions extending from a base of the back panel and defining boundaries of lateral and vertical flow channels. The flow channels are configured to promote active airflow through the back panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Valvano, Peter Hill, Wendy Lai, Michael Leoniak
  • Interchangeable bag and cover system
    Patent number: 7946322
    Abstract: An interchangeable bag and cover system is provided that comprises a body with a first connection portion. A first securing mechanism is coupled to the body. A plurality of covers are interchangeably connectable to the body. Each cover has a second connection portion releasably attachable to the first connection portion of the body, wherein the cover is moveable relative to the body between open position and closed positions. Each cover has a free end portion positionable adjacent to the body when the cover is in the close position. Each cover has a second securing mechanism configured to releasably engage the first securing mechanism to retain the cover in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Overland Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Valvano, Jeffrey Levis, Gregory Fritsch, Rory W. Fuerst
  • INTERCHANGEABLE BAG AND COVER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100096051
    Abstract: An interchangeable bag and cover system is provided that comprises a body with a first connection portion. A first securing mechanism is coupled to the body. A plurality of covers are interchangeably connectable to the body. Each cover has a second connection portion releasably attachable to the first connection portion of the body, wherein the cover is moveable relative to the body between open position and closed positions. Each cover has a free end portion positionable adjacent to the body when the cover is in the close position. Each cover has a second securing mechanism configured to releasably engage the first securing mechanism to retain the cover in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Valvano, Jeffrey Levis, Gregory Fritsch, Rory W. Fuerst