Patents by Inventor Michel J. Cloutier

Michel J. Cloutier 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).

  • Microwave drying & sanitizing of fabric
    Patent number: 4896010
    Abstract: The invention features a sanitization method and apparatus utilizing multiple microwave sources. Bacteria are killed by the combination of microwave heated water vapor, which is allowed to accumulate within the sealed chamber, and the microwave field effect acting in synergy with the accumulated water vapor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1990
    Assignee: Micro Dry, Incorporated
    Inventors: Mary E. O'Connor, Michel J. Cloutier, Robert D. Strattan, James R. Sorem, Jr.