Patents by Inventor Valentin A. Castro

Valentin A. Castro 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: 7181776
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device to rotate a previously unrotatable receiver used with helmets, preferably aircraft helmets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: AVOX Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond M. Necci, Valentin A. Castro
  • Patent number: 6883182
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device to rotate a previously unrotatable receiver used with helmets, preferably aircraft helmets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: AVOX Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond M. Necci, Valentin A. Castro
  • Patent number: 6629531
    Abstract: A respiratory mask and service module combination for pressure breathing. The respiratory mask has a hardshell member that extends along the contour of the face toward the peripheral edge of the mask and has a central portion forming a canopy. An inhalation/exhalation valve assembly having two breathing conduits and integrally formed so as to provide communication between the conduits. The assembly mounts externally to the mask such that the valves are capable of being sealed along the outer surface of the respiratory mask. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Colin M. Gleason, Valentin A. Castro
  • Publication number: 20020184691
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device to rotate a previously unrotatable receiver used with helmets, preferably aircraft helmets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventors: Raymond M. Necci, Valentin A. Castro
  • Publication number: 20010035188
    Abstract: A respiratory mask and service module combination for pressure breathing. The respiratory mask has a hardshell member that extends along the contour of the face toward the peripheral edge of the mask and has a central portion forming a canopy. An inhalation/exhalation valve assembly having two breathing conduits and integrally formed so as to provide communication between the conduits. The assembly mounts externally to the mask such that the valves are capable of being sealed along the outer surface of the respiratory mask. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventors: Colin M. Gleason, Valentin A. Castro
  • Patent number: 6016804
    Abstract: A facepiece insert and facepiece combination suitable for use as a respiratory mask. The respiratory mask may be combined with air purifying cartridges or breathable gas sources such as oxygen reservoirs. The insert is molded flat with living hinges, and the facepiece body is molded onto the insert in sealing engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Colin M. Gleason, Valentin A. Castro
  • Patent number: 4960121
    Abstract: An improved half-face mask assembly (10) which can be easily donned and doffed. The assembly includes a hard shell (12), a rubber-like face seal (14), a head harness assembly (16) and two harness anchors and adjusters (18). These parts can be readily assembled or disassembled. Face seals of differing sizes may be assembled to the hard shell. An improved seal is provided between a hard shell (12) and an associated rubber-like face seal (14). A two point head harness suspension system is typically provided althrough an optional neck strap assembly may be utilized with the half-face mask assembly. In addition, a novel one piece harness anchor and adjuster is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1990
    Assignee: Figgie International, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Nelson, Valentine A. Castro, Noemi Esparza