Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Coppola

Stephen J. Coppola 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).

  • Patent number: 10477740
    Abstract: An EMI shielded vent panel for disposition over a corresponding opening in an electronics enclosure includes an electrically conductive medium having a plurality of ventilation passageways, each passageway including an entry and a channel connected to and extending away from the entry; wherein each passageway is selectively actuated between at least a first constricted state and a second deconstricted state upon application of or removal of an activation mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventor: Stephen J. Coppola
  • Publication number: 20180249600
    Abstract: An EMI shielded vent panel for disposition over a corresponding opening in an electronics enclosure includes an electrically conductive medium having a plurality of ventilation passageways, each passageway including an entry and a channel connected to and extending away from the entry; wherein each passageway is selectively actuated between at least a first constricted state and a second deconstricted state upon application of or removal of an activation mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventor: Stephen J. COPPOLA
  • Patent number: 9635790
    Abstract: A deflectable gasket assembly for EMI shielding and environmental sealing is described. The gasket assembly is formed from an electrically-conductive mesh sheet positioned between adjacent conductive surfaces. A gasket is provided at the outer boundaries of the mesh sheet for environmental protection. The edge of the gasket has a branched sealing element extending above and below the gasket assembly for contacting the adjacent surfaces. The branched sealing element is deformable and can be used on external aircraft electronic components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen J. Coppola, Michael H. Bunyan, George R. Watchko
  • Publication number: 20160250688
    Abstract: A homogeneous EMI shielded vent panel is provided. The vent panel has an interior porous section and an exterior frame for attachment to an opening of an electronic enclosure. The vent panel can be fabricated using selective laser sintering technology to avoid the use of multiple parts and components which can generate harmful foreign object debris during fabrication and mounting of the vent panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventor: Stephen J. COPPOLA
  • Publication number: 20160176497
    Abstract: An annular elastomeric EMI shielding gasket includes a metallic mesh embedded in an elastomeric sheet for sealing and protecting aircraft fuel tanks and panels. In one embodiment, the gasket has a central region with a protruding portion to prevent leakage of fluid under the dynamic loading of the wing assembly experienced during flight. In another embodiment, the gasket has a rubberized tip portion providing the same advantages in an alternative configuration. In further embodiments, the annular inner section of the gasket includes a grommet bordering the gasket opening and encapsulating the inner most section of the gasket. In still further embodiments, the elastomeric sheet is formed from a fluorosilicate reinforced with Kevlar fibers, and the metallic mesh is formed from triple strand wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen J. COPPOLA, Anthony VOZZELLA, Nick PARENTEAU, George SPIES, Gerard BROWN, Scott HALLORAN, Steven BYTHROW
  • Patent number: 9370132
    Abstract: A homogeneous EMI shielded vent panel is provided. The vent panel has an interior porous section and an exterior frame for attachment to an opening of an electronic enclosure. The vent panel can be fabricated using selective laser sintering technology to avoid the use of multiple parts and components which can generate harmful foreign object debris during fabrication and mounting of the vent panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventor: Stephen J. Coppola
  • Publication number: 20150060131
    Abstract: A homogeneous EMI shielded vent panel is provided. The vent panel has an interior porous section and an exterior frame for attachment to an opening of an electronic enclosure. The vent panel can be fabricated using selective laser sintering technology to avoid the use of multiple parts and components which can generate harmful foreign object debris during fabrication and mounting of the vent panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Stephen J. Coppola
  • Publication number: 20140360772
    Abstract: A deflectable gasket assembly for EMI shielding and environmental sealing is described. The gasket assembly is formed from an electrically-conductive mesh sheet positioned between adjacent conductive surfaces. A gasket is provided at the outer boundaries of the mesh sheet for environmental protection. The edge of the gasket has a branched sealing element extending above and below the gasket assembly for contacting the adjacent surfaces. The branched sealing element is deformable and can be used on external aircraft electronic components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen J. Coppola, Michael H. Bunyan, George R. Watchko