Patents by Inventor Vincent A. LaPrise

Vincent A. LaPrise 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).

  • Publication number: 20150382517
    Abstract: A flexible barrier or shield protecting consumers from RF and/or EMF Radiation emitted by electronic wireless devices such as “Smart Meters” is disclosed. The invention is configured to enclose un-shielded portions of electronic wireless devices such as “Smart Meters” to protect consumers from stray radiation that could potentially hurt them physically. The invention includes at least one metallic material creating a natural barrier providing attenuation properties aiding in the reduction of the emission of Radio Frequency Radiation and Electro Mechanical Frequency Radiation, and preferably an elastic type material for adjusting the size of the barrier shield to allow it to be secured firmly on electronic, electromechanical and wireless devices. The invention does not require tools or physical alterations to install on a variety of device sizes for easy universal installation, and is comparatively lighter in weight inexpensive to manufacture and ship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventor: Vincent A LaPrise
  • Patent number: 7000631
    Abstract: An apparatus for maintaining water temperature comprised of an inlet, a mechanical temperature controlled shutoff valve, a check valve and an outlet. The shutoff valve and check valve are positioned between the inlet and outlet to provide for the shunting of water from the inlet to the outlet based upon the temperature of the water, thereby maintaining water temperature at the inlet. This permits continuous access to hot water at a faucet which has the apparatus installed between its inlets. The apparatus may be configured as a temperature control assembly and attached in line with a hot water supply system thereby maintaining the hot water temperature within the hot water supply side of the system. Tees may be attached to the to the inlet and outlet of the apparatus as well as the hot water inlet and cold water inlet of a faucet, thereby creating a temperature controlled faucet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Inventor: Vincent A. LaPrise
  • Publication number: 20050183772
    Abstract: An apparatus for maintaining water temperature comprised of an inlet, a mechanical temperature controlled shutoff valve, a check valve and an outlet. The shutoff valve and check valve are positioned between the inlet and outlet to provide for the shunting of water from the inlet to the outlet based upon the temperature of the water, thereby maintaining water temperature at the inlet. This permits continuous access to hot water at a faucet which has the apparatus installed between its inlets. The apparatus may be configured as a temperature control assembly and attached in line with a hot water supply system thereby maintaining the hot water temperature within the hot water supply side of the system. Tees may be attached to the to the inlet and outlet of the apparatus as well as the hot water inlet and cold water inlet of a faucet, thereby creating a temperature controlled faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventor: Vincent LaPrise
  • Publication number: 20040226608
    Abstract: An apparatus for maintaining water temperature comprised of an inlet, a mechanical temperature controlled shutoff valve, a check valve and an outlet. The shutoff valve and check valve are positioned between the inlet and outlet to provide for the shunting of water from the inlet to the outlet based upon the temperature of the water, thereby maintaining water temperature at the inlet. This permits continuous access to hot water at a faucet which has the apparatus installed between its inlets. The apparatus may be configured as a temperature control assembly and attached in line with a hot water supply system thereby maintaining the hot water temperature within the hot water supply side of the system. Tees may be attached to the to the inlet and outlet of the apparatus as well as the hot water inlet and cold water inlet of a faucet, thereby creating a temperature controlled faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventor: Vincent A. LaPrise