Patents by Inventor Fred Fielding

Fred Fielding 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).

  • 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