Patents Assigned to Chase Supply, Inc.
  • Duct coupling apparatus and method of its use
    Patent number: 9835278
    Abstract: A duct coupling apparatus includes a collar portion having a first end and a second end, a flange disposed about the collar portion in a manner that divides the collar portion into an first side and a second side, and a retaining structure extending from a surface of the flange towards the second side of the collar portion. The retaining structure and the collar portion define therebetween an annular region for receipt of a sealing element, such as an o-ring or gasket. The retaining structure prevents the sealing element from extruding outwards and/or failing when under pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Chase Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Fielding, Luke Morin
  • Duct Coupling Apparatus and Method of Its Use
    Publication number: 20150034201
    Abstract: A duct coupling apparatus includes a collar portion having a first end and a second end, a flange disposed about the collar portion in a manner that divides the collar portion into an first side and a second side, and a retaining structure extending from a surface of the flange towards the second side of the collar portion. The retaining structure and the collar portion define therebetween an annular region for receipt of a sealing element, such as an o-ring or gasket. The retaining structure prevents the sealing element from extruding outwards and/or failing when under pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Chase Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Fielding, Luke Morin