Patents by Inventor Ronald B. Mele
Ronald B. Mele 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).
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Publication number: 20240139556Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psig, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Publication number: 20240139557Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Patent number: 11896855Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psig, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Patent number: 11896856Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Publication number: 20220331617Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Patent number: 11471709Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2018Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Patent number: 11376448Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Publication number: 20220193463Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psig, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Patent number: 11273332Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psig, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Patent number: 10632331Abstract: A quick pressure reducer and cylinder valve for use with an SCBA includes a cylinder valve that connects to a pressure vessel, a pressure reduction assembly for reducing the pressure of breathing air provided by the pressure vessel, a probe, and an inlet/latch assembly. The probe includes a notch and a threadless probe tip, and the inlet/latch includes a corresponding receptacle and one or more latches adapted to fit into the notch to retain the probe in the receptacle. A pushbutton switch in the receptacle is triggered by insertion of the probe tip therein, thereby providing an electrical signal. Probes of different sizes may be used to correspond to different pressure capacities, and the inlet/latch assembly may be arranged either to permit the insertion of only one probe size or may be arranged to accept different sizes but to function differently based on the size of the probe. The latches are inoperable except at or below a nominal pressure.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Ronald B. Mele
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Publication number: 20190374795Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Publication number: 20180353780Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psi, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Publication number: 20180326230Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psig, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Patent number: 10029130Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psig, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerry A Phifer, William E Parson, Ronald B Mele
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Publication number: 20160082295Abstract: A quick pressure reducer and cylinder valve or use with an SCA includes a cylinder valve that connects to a pressure vessel, a pressure reduction assembly for reducing the pressure of breathing air provided by the pressure vessel, a probe, and an inlet/latch assembly. The probe includes a notch and a threadless probe tip, and the inlet/latch includes a corresponding, receptacle and one or mom latches adapted to fit into the notch to retain the probe in the receptacle. A pushbutton switch in the receptacle is triggered by insertion of the probe tip therein, thereby providing an electrical signal. Probes of different sizes may be used to correspond to different pressure capacities, and the inlet/latch assembly may be arranged either to permit the insertion of only probe size or may be arranged to accept both sizes but to function differently based on the size of the probe. The latches are inoperable except at or below a nominal pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventor: Ronald B. Mele
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Patent number: 9205286Abstract: A quick connect assembly is provided for a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The assembly includes an inlet housing configured to be coupled in fluid communication between a pressure vessel and a pressure reducer. The inlet housing has a probe receptacle configured to receive a probe on a pressure vessel. A latch assembly is provided with the inlet housing. The latch assembly moves between latched and unlatched positions to latch and unlatch, respectively, the probe in the probe receptacle. A latch lock assembly is provided with the inlet housing. The latch lock assembly moves between locked and unlocked positions to lock and unlock, respectively, the latch assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2008Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: STI Licensing CorporationInventor: Ronald B. Mele
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Publication number: 20140076322Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psig, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerry A. Phifer, William E. Parson, Ronald B. Mele
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Patent number: 7866338Abstract: A breathing air tank and valve assembly is provided for use in a self-contained breathing apparatus. The breathing air tank and valve assembly includes a pressure vessel and a cylinder valve for connection to the pressure vessel. The cylinder valve includes a valve body having an interior, and a first fitting adapted to connect the valve body directly to the pressure vessel, thereby creating a fluid connection to the interior of the valve body. The cylinder valve includes a second fitting that is an outlet adapted to connect the valve body to a pressure reducer assembly, and a third fitting that is an inlet having a check valve. The third fitting is adapted to connect the valve body to an external source of pressurized air and thereby provide a direct air path from the external source of pressurized air through the interior of the valve body to the pressure vessel.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: STI Licensing Corp.Inventor: Ronald B. Mele
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Patent number: 7866340Abstract: A universal pressure reducer is provided for a self-contained breathing apparatus. The universal pressure reducer includes an inlet, a reducer module in fluid communication with the inlet, a pneumatic alarm mechanism, and a pneumatic transfer valve assembly that controls the actuation of the alarm mechanism by controlling the flow of pressurized air thereto. The transfer valve assembly is arranged to actuate the alarm mechanism when the pressure of air entering the reducer through the inlet drops to a predetermined trigger level. The predetermined trigger level is automatically selected based on a rated capacity of a pressure vessel to which the inlet is connected through a cylinder valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: STI Licensing Corp.Inventor: Ronald B. Mele
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Publication number: 20080216837Abstract: A quick pressure reducer and cylinder valve for use with an SCBA includes a cylinder valve that connects to a pressure vessel, a pressure reduction assembly for reducing the pressure of breathing air provided by the pressure vessel, a probe, and an inlet/latch assembly. The probe includes a notch and a threadless probe tip, and the inlet/latch includes a corresponding receptacle and one or more latches adapted to fit into the notch to retain the probe in the receptacle. A pushbutton switch in the receptacle is triggered by insertion of the probe tip therein, thereby providing an electrical signal. Probes of different lengths may be used to correspond to different pressure capacities, and the inlet/latch assembly may be arranged either to permit the insertion of only probe size or may be arranged to accept both sizes but to function differently based on the size of the probe. The latches are inoperable except at or below a nominal pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventor: Ronald B. Mele