Patents by Inventor Peter V. Kling

Peter V. Kling 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).

  • Alignment and connection mechanism for a mask-mounted regulator
    Patent number: 6651662
    Abstract: An alignment and connection mechanism for more quickly attaching a mask-mounted regulator to the facepiece of a self-contained breathing apparatus is disclosed. The alignment and connection mechanism provides an alignment member preferably mounted on the regulator and a guide member preferably mounted on the facepiece. The user initially attaches the alignment member to the guide member at a connection point which is visible to the user through the lens of the facepiece when it is being worn. The regulator is then slid down the guide member until it is in proper alignment for connection to the facepiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignees: Mine Safety Appliances Company, MSA Europe GmbH
    Inventors: Christopher L. Prete, Peter V. Kling
  • Alignment and connection mechanism for a mask-mounted regulator
    Publication number: 20020139371
    Abstract: An alignment and connection mechanism for more quickly attaching a mask-mounted regulator to the facepiece of a self-contained breathing apparatus is disclosed. The alignment and connection mechanism provides an alignment member preferably mounted on the regulator and a guide member preferably mounted on the facepiece. The user initially attaches the alignment member to the guide member at a connection point which is visible to the user through the lens of the facepiece when it is being worn. The regulator is then slid down the guide member until it is in proper alignment for connection to the facepiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Christopher L. Prete, Peter V. Kling