Patents by Inventor Nicolo J. Luzie, Jr.

Nicolo J. Luzie, Jr. 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 for self contained breathing apparatus
    Patent number: 8006877
    Abstract: A backpack assembly for a self contained breathing apparatus comprises a plurality of components positioned in housings that define a body for the backpack assembly. The body is assembled to a back frame. A pivoting and swiveling hip plate is connected to the back frame in multiple distinct positions to provide a customizable and comfortable fit for the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Sperian Respiratory Protection USA, LLC
    Inventors: Philip L. Lowry, Nicolo J. Luzie, Jr., James T. Dexter, Thuan C. Le, Mark A. Fischer, Aaron D. DeLaby
  • Logical display for a breathing apparatus mask
    Patent number: 6899101
    Abstract: A mask and regulator for a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) having a lens and a nozzle, the regulator being adapted for connection to the nozzle. A bifurcated display is mounted on the regulator for displaying amounts of pressure through a port communicating with the lens on either side of the nozzle. A high pressure connection to the source of breathing gas is connected to a transducer assembly for indicating the pressure to the bifurcated display on the regulator on either side. The display provides pressure values through the exterior of the lens in a bifurcated manner analogous to an arcuate gauge display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Survivair Respirators, Inc.
    Inventors: David V. Haston, Nicolo J. Luzie, Jr., Carl E. Schaefer, Carl Toft, John Wippler