Patents by Inventor Howard Zelczer

Howard Zelczer 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).

  • FOLDABLE, BOOT LOADABLE, INSERTABLE AIR DAMPER DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220099331
    Abstract: A system for controlling the flow of air through ductwork includes a foldably tensioned boot loadable air damper device and a method of installing same. The damper device includes an actuator having a retractable member and a pivoting member, wherein the pivoting member is operatively connected to the retractable member of the actuator. The damper device also includes at least one support base supporting the actuator and the pivoting member with respect to each other, a foldable damper blade attached to the pivoting member, and at least one tensioned hinge member operatively connected to the foldable damper blade for unfolding the damper blade. The damper device may be inserted through a register boot and into a ductwork when folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Mark VOTAW, Dennis LAUGHLIN, Al ZELCZER, Howard ZELCZER, Lenny ROTH, Vladimir SIPERSHTEYN, Joseph RAMUNNI, Bill MOLICA
  • FOLDABLE, BOOT LOADABLE, INSERTABLE AIR DAMPER DEVICE
    Publication number: 20210080145
    Abstract: A system for controlling the flow of air through ductwork includes a foldably tensioned boot loadable air damper device and a method of installing same. The damper device includes an actuator having a retractable member and a pivoting member, wherein the pivoting member is operatively connected to the retractable member of the actuator. The damper device also includes at least one support base supporting the actuator and the pivoting member with respect to each other, a foldable damper blade attached to the pivoting member, and at least one tensioned hinge member operatively connected to the foldable damper blade for unfolding the damper blade. The damper device may be inserted through a register boot and into a ductwork when folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Mark VOTAW, Dennis LAUGHLIN, Al ZELCZER, Howard ZELCZER, Lenny ROTH, Vladimir SIPERSHTEYN, Joseph RAMUNNI, Bill MOLICA
  • FOLDABLE, BOOT LOADABLE, INSERTABLE AIR DAMPER DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150159908
    Abstract: A foldably tensioned boot loadable air damper device for controlling the flow of air through ductwork, and a method of installing same. The damper device includes an actuator having a retractable member and a pivoting member, wherein the pivoting member is operatively connected to the retractable member of the actuator. The damper device also includes at least one support base supporting the actuator and the pivoting member with respect to each other, a foldable damper blade attached to the pivoting member, and at least one tensioned hinge member operatively connected to the foldable damper blade for unfolding the damper blade. The damper device may be inserted through a register boot and into a ductwork when folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Votaw, Dennis Laughlin, Al Zelczer, Howard Zelczer, Lenny Roth, Vladimir Sipershteyn, Joseph Ramunni, Bill Molica
  • Foldable, boot loadable, insertable air damper device
    Patent number: 8951103
    Abstract: A foldably tensioned boot loadable air damper device for controlling the flow of air through ductwork, and a method of installing same. The damper device includes an actuator having a retractable member and a pivoting member, wherein the pivoting member is operatively connected to the retractable member of the actuator. The damper device also includes at least one support base supporting the actuator and the pivoting member with respect to each other, a foldable damper blade attached to the pivoting member, and at least one tensioned hinge member operatively connected to the foldable damper blade for unfolding the damper blade. The damper device may be inserted through a register boot and into a ductwork when folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Arzel Zoning Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Votaw, Dennis Laughlin, Al Zelczer, Howard Zelczer, Lenny Roth, Vladimir Sipershteyn, Joseph Ramunni, Bill Molica
  • FOLDABLE, BOOT LOADABLE, INSERTABLE AIR DAMPER DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120108159
    Abstract: A foldably tensioned boot loadable air damper device for controlling the flow of air through ductwork, and a method of installing same. The damper device includes an actuator having a retractable member and a pivoting member, wherein the pivoting member is operatively connected to the retractable member of the actuator. The damper device also includes at least one support base supporting the actuator and the pivoting member with respect to each other, a foldable damper blade attached to the pivoting member, and at least one tensioned hinge member operatively connected to the foldable damper blade for unfolding the damper blade. The damper device may be inserted through a register boot and into a ductwork when folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: ARZEL ZONING TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Votaw, Dennis Laughlin, Al Zelczer, Howard Zelczer, Lenny Roth, Vladimir Sipershteyn, Joseph Ramunni, Bill Molica