Patents by Inventor Vito F. Christiano

Vito F. Christiano 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).

  • Patent number: 5149658
    Abstract: Apparatus and method are provided for the substantial separation on a continuous flow basis of immiscible liquids flowing as a common stream, with one of the liquids substantially encapsulating another of the liquids, in a flow conduit. The conduit comprises an inner surface which is selectively "wettable" by one of the liquids to the substantial exclusion of another of the liquids; and the liquid separator apparatus are disposed in the conduit and operate to substantially separate the liquids, or at least a portion of one of the liquids, from the common liquids stream as that stream flows into contact with the separator apparatus in the conduit.Apparatus and method for the introduction of a liquid on a continuous flow basis into a flowing stream of another liquid which is immiscible therewith and is flowing in a flow conduit are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: Technicon Instruments Corporation
    Inventors: Michael M. Cassaday, Vito F. Christiano, Bachalli Vasudeva
  • Patent number: 5141470
    Abstract: A monocoque breast supporting frame including a reduced mass arcuate shaped resilient wire and a specifically formulated reinforcing sleeve-like, low friction member totally encasing the wire; said sleeve-like number having a plurality of circumferential radii, thickness, and structural integrity specifically disposed along the arcuate shaped, reduced mass, resilient wire to afford maximum strength and resilience to the frame and maximum comfort to the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Assignee: S&S Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Harvey S. Morgan, Joseph Horta, Vito F. Christiano
  • Patent number: 5045473
    Abstract: Apparatus and method are provided for the substantial separation on a continuous flow basis of immisicible liquids flowing as a common stream, with one of said liquids substantially encapsulating another of said liquids, in a flow conduit. The conduit comprises an inner surface which is selectively "wettable" by one of the liquids to the substantial exclusion of another of the liquids; and the liquid separator apparatus are disposed in the conduit and operate to substantially separate the liquids, or at least a portion of one of the liquids, from the common liquids stream as that stream flows into contact with the separator apparatus in the conduit.Apparatus and method for the introduction of a liquid on a continuous flow basis into a flowing stream of another liquid which is immisicible therewith and is flowing in a flow conduit are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Assignee: Technicon Instruments Corporation
    Inventors: Michael M. Cassaday, Vito F. Christiano, Bachalli Vasudeva
  • Patent number: 4515753
    Abstract: The integral reagent dispenser disclosed comprises a reagent dispenser component provided with a reagent dispenser well having an opening adapted to present a liquid reagent for withdrawal therethrough and means to position a lens of liquid immiscible with said reagent between the reagent and the opening of said well. For example, the dispenser can have suitable dimensions and an inner surface which combine with the wetting characteristics of the reagent to form a concave reagent meniscus suitable to reliably position a lens of immiscible liquid thereon. The lens so formed is centrally located by the concave shape of the meniscus. Preferably, the reagent dispenser further includes an integrally associated source of reagent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1985
    Assignee: Technicon Instruments Corporation
    Inventors: John L. Smith, Vito F. Christiano