Patents by Inventor Bart Naughton

Bart Naughton 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).

  • Gas diffusion device
    Patent number: 7597617
    Abstract: A gas diffusion device used in conjunction with a flow of gas from a conduit utilizing a sheet having a peripheral edge defining a surface inwardly from the edge. The surface possesses a first zone, and a second zone between the first zone and the peripheral edge. A first plurality of apertures through the sheet lie in the first zone. A second plurality of apertures through the sheet lie in the second zone. The percentage of open area of the first plurality of apertures relative to the area of the first zone is less than the percentage of open area due to the second plurality of apertures through the second zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Inventors: Andrew Solberg, Keith Kibbee, Bart Naughton
  • Gas diffusion device
    Publication number: 20080209870
    Abstract: A gas diffusion device used in conjunction with a flow of gas from a conduit utilizing a sheet having a peripheral edge defining a surface inwardly from the edge. The surface possesses a first zone, and a second zone between the first zone and the peripheral edge. A first plurality of apertures through the sheet lie in the first zone. A second plurality of apertures through the sheet lie in the second zone. The percentage of open area of the first plurality of apertures relative to the area of the first zone is less than the percentage of open area due to the second plurality of apertures through the second zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Andrew Solberg, Keith Kibbee, Bart Naughton
  • Fluid damper
    Patent number: 6971631
    Abstract: A damper utilizing a frame having a base and a wall portion extending outwardly from the same. The wall portion supports a stepped edge which is positioned to at least partially circumvent and aperture formed by the frame. A plurality of flanges are positioned in overlying relationship and slidably move relative to one another by a mechanical mechanism. A plurality of flanges ride on a stepped edge portion to cause fanning of the flanges across the aperture to selectively occlude the aperture or a portion thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Inventor: Bart Naughton
  • Fluid damper
    Patent number: 6712335
    Abstract: A damper utilizing a frame having a base and a wall portion extending outwardly from the same. The wall portion supports a stepped edge which is positioned to at least partially circumvent and aperture formed by the frame. A plurality of flanges are positioned in overlying relationship and slidably move relative to one another by a mechanical mechanism. A plurality of flanges ride on a stepped edge portion to cause fanning of the flanges across the aperture to selectively occlude the aperture or a portion thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Inventor: Bart Naughton