Patents by Inventor Vincent Formanek

Vincent Formanek 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).

  • Circular waveguide plasma microwave sterilizer apparatus
    Patent number: 5325020
    Abstract: An apparatus for plasma sterilization includes a sterilization chamber and at least one microwave plasma generator for producing gas plasma products communicating therewith. The microwave plasma generator comprises a cylindrical metal waveguide and an axially concentric antenna extending into the waveguide. The plasma generator includes an inner plasma container made of a electromagnetic transparent material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1994
    Assignee: AbTox, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryant A. Campbell, deceased, Vincent Formanek