Patents Assigned to American Metal Products Co.
  • Patent number: 5819476
    Abstract: A mounting clip for maintaining optimum positioning between a gutter and gutter cover or deflector designed to prevent debris from entering the gutter while directing rainwater into the gutter. In addition to maintaining proper positioning between the components, the gutter cover mounting clips substantially expedite installation of the system. The mounting clip includes an outer clip member into prevent separation of the cover from the gutter and a nesting inner clip member to maintain a proper gap between the cover and the gutter. An edge of the gutter is positionally captured between cooperating second ends of the inner and outer clip members. While expediting installation of the gutter cover at an optimum position relative to the gutter, the clips are positioned substantially inwardly so as to be concealed from ground view creating a clear installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: American Metal Products Co.
    Inventor: James William Annestedt, Sr.
  • Patent number: 5758018
    Abstract: A power humidifier which supplies steam humidity to the air flow of a furnace system. Heater elements within a water reservoir heat the water to create steam supplied to the air flow. The humidifier is controlled by a microprocessor to ensure efficient operation while monitoring operating characteristics to prevent damage to the humidifier. The microprocessor ensures that the reservoir fills properly, the water level does not fall below the heating element, and that the unit does not overheat during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: American Metal Products Co.
    Inventor: James M. Fowler, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5368784
    Abstract: A furnace mounted humidifier for increasing the moisture content of the air flowing through the humidifier and subsequently the air flowing from the furnace. The simple construction of the scoop humidifier ensures convenient installation and operation while adding moisture to the air flow. The humidifier includes a housing adapted to be mounted to the furnace wall and inlet and outlet passageways positioned within the duct for directing air flow into and out of the housing. A moisture media within the housing retains water sprayed across it through which the air flow is directed. The configuration of the air passageways and the housing facilitate the continuous flow of air across the moisture media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1994
    Assignee: American Metal Products Co.
    Inventor: James W. Annestedt, Sr.