Patents by Inventor Valery G. Vanstaan

Valery G. Vanstaan 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).

  • External metering valve for a fuel cell
    Patent number: 6302297
    Abstract: A valve configured for use with a fuel cell in both a disengaged position, in which the valve has not established fluid communication with the fuel cell, and an engaged position, in which the valve has established fluid communication with the fuel cell. The valve includes a body having a first formation for maintaining the disengaged position, and a second formation for maintaining the engaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Richardson, Valery G. Vanstaan, Mohamed K. Wagdy, Sandra J. Wilson