Patents by Inventor Vernon E. York

Vernon E. York 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).

  • Breathing apparatus and method therefor
    Patent number: 6688309
    Abstract: A breathing apparatus and method therefor having a frame capable of carrying a primary air storage tank and an emergency air storage tank, where the emergency air storage tank can either be released from the frame to replace a disabled person's tank, or the emergency air storage tank can remain on the frame and be coupled to a disabled person's face-mask by a hose thus allowing a rescuer to have both hands free in order to carry or drag a disabled person to safety
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: Vernon E. York
  • Breathing apparatus and method therefor
    Publication number: 20030010343
    Abstract: A breathing apparatus and method therefor having a frame capable of carrying a primary air storage tank and an emergency air storage tank, where the emergency air storage tank can either be released from the frame to replace a disabled person's tank, or the emergency air storage tank can remain on the frame and be coupled to a disabled person's face-mask by a hose thus allowing a rescuer to have both hands free in order to carry or drag a disabled person to safety
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Vernon E. York