Patents by Inventor Robert F. Tumminaro

Robert F. Tumminaro 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).

  • One-way check valve
    Patent number: 10226614
    Abstract: A one-way check valve in an IV system set is provided with structural features to capture contaminant particles and inhibit the particles from adversely impacting the performance of the check valve. A screen can be provided upstream of the valve seat and the valve may be provided with flow channels for accumulating the particles. Modifications of the valve seat provide open volumes for accumulating contaminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Tumminaro, Christine A. Fredricks, Frank K. Villari
  • ONE-WAY CHECK VALVE
    Publication number: 20120004623
    Abstract: A one-way check valve in an IV system set is provided with structural features to capture contaminant particles and inhibit the particles from adversely impacting the performance of the check valve. A screen can be provided upstream of the valve seat and the valve may be provided with flow channels for accumulating the particles. Modifications of the valve seat provide open volumes for accumulating contaminants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Tumminaro, Christine A. Fredricks, Frank K. Villari