Patents by Inventor Victor M. Grabovez

Victor M. Grabovez 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).

  • Thermally protected vacuum hose assembly
    Patent number: 4168564
    Abstract: A vacuum hose assembly, method of making same, and vacuum cleaner employing same are provided wherein the hose assembly comprises a thermally actuated switch which breaks the electrical circuit through cooperating electrical leads of an electrical system thereof once a predetermined temperature level is reached by the switch to prevent the possibility of fire and electrical shock in the event of fire-exposed leads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1979
    Assignee: Dayco Corporation
    Inventor: Victor M. Grabovez
  • Fluid conduit assembly
    Patent number: 4063790
    Abstract: A fluid conduit assembly is provided and comprises a first and second conduit adapted to be easily connected and disconnected, a first electrical connector device carried by the first conduit and a second electrical connector device carried by the second conduit, and means locking the devices together with the first and second conduits connected with the locking means assuring electrical continuity through the electrical devices even upon exerting forces tending to pull the conduits apart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1977
    Assignee: Dayco Corporation
    Inventors: Donald L. Kleykamp, Peter J. Neroni, Victor M. Grabovez, Homer N. Holden