Michael J Lombardi

US Patent:

39775593, Aug 31, 1976

Filed:

Oct 30, 1972

Appl. No.:

5/301978

Inventors:

Michael Lombardi - Piscataway NJ

International Classification:

A47G 1922

US Classification:

220 904

Abstract:

A lid for a drink container is provided, which is adapted to fasten over the rim or lip of the container, and includes a flip-open section, such as a perforated section, which may be repeatedly opened and closed and extends inwardly from an edge of the lid and pivots on an inner portion of the lid. The edge of the flip-open section is adapted to fit on the lip of the container and includes a tab which aids in lifting up the flip-open section from the lip of the container and the remainder of the lid.

US Patent:

20170253312, Sep 7, 2017

Filed:

Feb 21, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/438415

Inventors:

Winslow Scott Burleson - New York NY, US
Michael Lombardi - Rumford RI, US

Assignee:

New York University - New York NY

International Classification:

B63C 11/32
B63C 11/30
B01D 53/04
B63C 11/52
B63C 11/42
B63C 11/44
B63B 21/26

Abstract:

A diving apparatus for a diver underwater includes a portable habitat in which a breathable environment is maintained underwater. The habitat has a collapsible envelope. The collapsible envelope takes shape through inflation to an expanded state underwater. The habitat has a modular payload which removably attaches to the envelope underwater. The habitat has a seat on which a diver can sit while the habitat is underwater. The modular payload has a breathable gas source to provide breathable gas for the diver to breathe in the habitat and a carbon dioxide scrubber which removes carbon dioxide from the environment when the habitat is underwater. The apparatus has an anchor mechanism attached to the habitat to maintain the habitat at a desired depth underwater. A method for a diver to dive underwater. A system for supporting a diver underwater. A diving apparatus having a propulsion unit. An apparatus for a user in outer space or on another planet.