Patents by Inventor Matthew Wayne Kent

Matthew Wayne Kent 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).

  • Publication number: 20240167700
    Abstract: A structural support system for a fan array system. The system allows for a modular bulkhead wall to be customized and installed within a cabinet of an air handling unit. The modular bulkhead wall comprises one or more intermediate bulkhead stiffening elements that enable the modular bulkhead wall to support the fan array system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Wayne Kent, Luis Burgos
  • Publication number: 20240125327
    Abstract: The present invention is an HVAC fan array wiring system that provides a quick connect box that is provided within the air stream of an HVAC air handler. Because the wiring for each fan within the fan array is to be connected to the quick connect box, the wiring materials and placement of the wiring can be predetermined at the time the fan array is designed. Accordingly, the novel wiring system and quick connect box reduces redundancies in manufacturing and installation of the fan array. Furthermore, the quick connect box and wiring system allows for easy installation of the HVAC fan array at a job site and improves a customer's experience with the control panel. This is primarily because, with the use of the claimed invention, an electrician need only link a main control and power line to the quick connect box and therefore, can install the control panel in a location that provides ease of access to the customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Q-PAC Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Clarke Story, Matthew Wayne Kent, David Kurt Thomas
  • Patent number: 11885511
    Abstract: A structural support system for a fan array system. The system allows for a modular bulkhead wall to be customized and installed within a cabinet of an air handling unit. The modular bulkhead wall comprises one or more intermediate bulkhead stiffening elements that enable the modular bulkhead wall to support the fan array system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Q-PAC SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Wayne Kent, Luis Burgos
  • Patent number: 11852151
    Abstract: The present invention is an HVAC fan array wiring system that provides a quick connect box that is provided within the air stream of an HVAC air handler. Because the wiring for each fan within the fan array is to be connected to the quick connect box, the wiring materials and placement of the wiring can be predetermined at the time the fan array is designed. Accordingly, the novel wiring system and quick connect box reduces redundancies in manufacturing and installation of the fan array. Furthermore, the quick connect box and wiring system allows for easy installation of the HVAC fan array at a job site and improves a customer's experience with the control panel. This is primarily because, with the use of the claimed invention, an electrician need only link a main control and power line to the quick connect box and therefore, can install the control panel in a location that provides ease of access to the customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Q-PAC SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Clarke Story, Matthew Wayne Kent, David Kurt Thomas
  • Publication number: 20220333605
    Abstract: The present invention is an HVAC fan array wiring system that provides a quick connect box that is provided within the air stream of an HVAC air handler. Because the wiring for each fan within the fan array is to be connected to the quick connect box, the wiring materials and placement of the wiring can be predetermined at the time the fan array is designed. Accordingly, the novel wiring system and quick connect box reduces redundancies in manufacturing and installation of the fan array. Furthermore, the quick connect box and wiring system allows for easy installation of the HVAC fan array at a job site and improves a customer's experience with the control panel. This is primarily because, with the use of the claimed invention, an electrician need only link a main control and power line to the quick connect box and therefore, can install the control panel in a location that provides ease of access to the customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Q-PAC Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Clarke Story, Matthew Wayne Kent, David Kurt Thomas
  • Patent number: 11378085
    Abstract: The present invention is an HVAC fan array wiring system that provides a quick connect box that is provided within the air stream of an HVAC air handler. Because the wiring for each fan within the fan array is to be connected to the quick connect box, the wiring materials and placement of the wiring can be predetermined at the time the fan array is designed. Accordingly, the novel wiring system and quick connect box reduces redundancies in manufacturing and installation of the fan array. Furthermore, the quick connect box and wiring system allows for easy installation of the HVAC fan array at a job site and improves a customer's experience with the control panel. This is primarily because, with the use of the claimed invention, an electrician need only link a main control and power line to the quick connect box and therefore, can install the control panel in a location that provides ease of access to the customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Q-PAC SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Clarke Story, Matthew Wayne Kent, David Kurt Thomas
  • Publication number: 20210372634
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular bulkhead system that provides structural support for a fan array system. Although this system is very useful for retrofit installation of new fan array and bulkhead systems within already existing air handling units, it also provides several advantages for new air handling units when installed during their original equipment manufacturer. The modular bulkhead system allows for a modular bulkhead wall to be customized and installed within a cabinet of an air handling unit. The modular bulkhead wall cleverly provides one or more intermediate bulkhead stiffening elements that enable the modular bulkhead wall to adequate support the fan array system and resist the differential pressures that result on opposing sides of the bulkhead wall during operation of the air handling unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Wayne Kent, Luis Burgos
  • Publication number: 20180355874
    Abstract: The present invention is an HVAC fan array wiring system that provides a quick connect box that is provided within the air stream of an HVAC air handler. Because the wiring for each fan within the fan array is to be connected to the quick connect box, the wiring materials and placement of the wiring can be predetermined at the time the fan array is designed. Accordingly, the novel wiring system and quick connect box reduces redundancies in manufacturing and installation of the fan array. Furthermore, the quick connect box and wiring system allows for easy installation of the HVAC fan array at a job site and improves a customer's experience with the control panel. This is primarily because, with the use of the claimed invention, an electrician need only link a main control and power line to the quick connect box and therefore, can install the control panel in a location that provides ease of access to the customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Clarke Story, Matthew Wayne Kent, David Kurt Thomas