Patents by Inventor William H. Tuggle, Jr.

William H. Tuggle, Jr. 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).

  • Dryer duct and swivel connection therefor
    Patent number: 6390510
    Abstract: The invention relates to a swivel connection for a flexible dryer duct. The swivel connection is comprised of two sleeves, one of which can slide within the other. Each of the sleeves can be connected to a section of duct. The inner sleeve has an outwardly projecting flange that can engage an inwardly projecting flange on the outer sleeve, preventing the sleeves from being pulled apart, but allowing relative rotational movement between the sleeves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Builder's Best, Inc.
    Inventor: William H. Tuggle, Jr.