Patents Assigned to Smart Vent Products, Inc.
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Publication number: 20210254329Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent panel includes a plurality of insulation pieces positioned together, and a panel frame surrounding the plurality of insulation pieces. The flood vent panel is configured to be coupled to a frame positionable on a structure, so as to at least partially block a fluid passageway through an opening in the structure. Each of the plurality of insulation pieces is separate from the other insulation pieces of the plurality of insulation pieces. Each of the plurality of insulation pieces is separate from the panel frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: Smart Vent Products, Inc.Inventors: Winfield Scott Anderson, JR., Tom Little, Michael J. Graham
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Patent number: 11021886Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent panel includes a first area, a second area, and a first set of one or more perforations positioned on a first side of the flood vent panel in a location in-between the first area and the second area. The perforations are configured to break when at least a predetermined amount of pressure is applied to a portion of the second area. The flood vent panel is configured to be coupled, at least indirectly, to a structure so as to at least partially block a fluid passageway through an opening in the structure. The break is configured to completely separate the second area from the first area so as to reduce an amount of blockage of the fluid passageway.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2020Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: SMART VENT PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Winfield Scott Anderson, Jr., Tom Little, Michael J. Graham
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Patent number: 11002006Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent panel includes a plurality of insulation pieces positioned together, and a panel frame surrounding the plurality of insulation pieces. The flood vent panel is configured to be coupled to a frame positionable on a structure, so as to at least partially block a fluid passageway through an opening in the structure. Each of the plurality of insulation pieces is separate from the other insulation pieces of the plurality of insulation pieces. Each of the plurality of insulation pieces is separate from the panel frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2020Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Smart Vent Products, Inc.Inventors: Winfield Scott Anderson, Jr., Tom Little, Michael J. Graham
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Publication number: 20200240134Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent panel includes a plurality of insulation pieces positioned together, and a panel frame surrounding the plurality of insulation pieces. The flood vent panel is configured to be coupled to a frame positionable on a structure, so as to at least partially block a fluid passageway through an opening in the structure. Each of the plurality of insulation pieces is separate from the other insulation pieces of the plurality of insulation pieces. Each of the plurality of insulation pieces is separate from the panel frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Smart Vent Products, Inc.Inventors: Winfield Scott Anderson, JR., Tom Little, Michael J. Graham
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Publication number: 20200199903Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent panel includes a first area, a second area, and a first set of one or more perforations positioned on a first side of the flood vent panel in a location in-between the first area and the second area. The perforations are configured to break when at least a predetermined amount of pressure is applied to a portion of the second area. The flood vent panel is configured to be coupled, at least indirectly, to a structure so as to at least partially block a fluid passageway through an opening in the structure. The break is configured to completely separate the second area from the first area so as to reduce an amount of blockage of the fluid passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Applicant: Smart Vent Products, Inc.Inventors: Winfield Scott Anderson, JR., Tom Little, Michael J. Graham
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Patent number: 10619319Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent includes a frame forming a fluid passageway through an opening in a structure. The flood vent further includes a door pivotally mounted to the frame in the fluid passageway for allowing a fluid to flow through the fluid passageway. The door has two opposing faces that include a first face and a second face. The flood vent further includes a first float positioned within the door in a location in-between the first face and a second float. Additionally, the first float is configured to allow the door to pivot in a first direction. The flood vent further includes the second float positioned within the door in a location in-between the second face and the first float. Furthermore, the second float is configured to allow the door to pivot in a second direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: SMART VENT PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Winfield Scott Anderson, Jr., Tom Little, James Rycek, Michael J. Graham
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Patent number: 10619345Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent panel includes a plurality of insulation pieces positioned together, and a panel frame surrounding the plurality of insulation pieces. The flood vent panel is configured to be coupled to a frame positionable on a structure, so as to at least partially block a fluid passageway through an opening in the structure. Each of the plurality of insulation pieces is separate from the other insulation pieces of the plurality of insulation pieces. Each of the plurality of insulation pieces is separate from the panel frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: SMART VENT PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Winfield Scott Anderson, Jr., Tom Little, Michael J. Graham
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Patent number: 10584510Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent panel includes a first area, a second area, and a first set of one or more perforations positioned on a first side of the flood vent panel in a location in-between the first area and the second area. The perforations are configured to break when at least a predetermined amount of pressure is applied to a portion of the second area. The flood vent panel is configured to be coupled, at least indirectly, to a structure so as to at least partially block a fluid passageway through an opening in the structure. The break is configured to completely separate the second area from the first area so as to reduce an amount of blockage of the fluid passageway.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: SMART VENT PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Winfield Scott Anderson, Jr., Tom Little, Michael J. Graham
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Patent number: 10385611Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent panel includes a plurality of insulation pieces positioned together, and a panel frame surrounding the plurality of insulation pieces. The flood vent panel is configured to be coupled to a frame positionable into an opening in a structure, so as to at least partially block a fluid passageway through the opening in the structure. One or more of the plurality of insulation pieces are configured to uncouple from the flood vent panel when at least a predetermined amount of pressure is applied to a portion of the flood vent panel by one or more of a fluid or an object carried by the fluid, so as to reduce an amount of blockage of the fluid passageway provided by the flood vent panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Smart Vent Products, Inc.Inventors: Winfield Scott Anderson, Jr., Tom Little, Michael J. Graham
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Publication number: 20190203461Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent panel includes a plurality of insulation pieces positioned together, and a panel frame surrounding the plurality of insulation pieces. The flood vent panel is configured to be coupled to a frame positionable on a structure, so as to at least partially block a fluid passageway through an opening in the structure. Each of the plurality of insulation pieces is separate from the other insulation pieces of the plurality of insulation pieces. Each of the plurality of insulation pieces is separate from the panel frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2019Publication date: July 4, 2019Applicant: Smart Vent Products, Inc.Inventors: Winfield Scott Anderson, Tom Little, Michael J. Graham
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Publication number: 20190128006Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent panel includes a first area, a second area, and a first set of one or more perforations positioned on a first side of the flood vent panel in a location in-between the first area and the second area. The perforations are configured to break when at least a predetermined amount of pressure is applied to a portion of the second area. The flood vent panel is configured to be coupled, at least indirectly, to a structure so as to at least partially block a fluid passageway through an opening in the structure. The break is configured to completely separate the second area from the first area so as to reduce an amount of blockage of the fluid passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: Smart Vent Products, Inc.Inventors: Winfield Scott Anderson, JR., Tom Little, Michael J. Graham
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Publication number: 20190063025Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent includes a frame forming a fluid passageway through an opening in a structure. The flood vent further includes a door pivotally mounted to the frame in the fluid passageway for allowing a fluid to flow through the fluid passageway. The door has two opposing faces that include a first face and a second face. The flood vent further includes a first float positioned within the door in a location in-between the first face and a second float. Additionally, the first float is configured to allow the door to pivot in a first direction. The flood vent further includes the second float positioned within the door in a location in-between the second face and the first float. Furthermore, the second float is configured to allow the door to pivot in a second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: Smart Vent Products, Inc.Inventors: Winfield Scott Anderson, JR., Tom Little, James Rycek, Michael J. Graham
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Patent number: 10161156Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent panel includes a first area, a second area, and a first set of one or more perforations positioned on a first side of the flood vent panel in a location in-between the first area and the second area. The perforations are configured to break when at least a predetermined amount of pressure is applied to a portion of the second area. The flood vent panel is configured to be coupled, at least indirectly, to a structure so as to at least partially block a fluid passageway through an opening in the structure. The break is configured to completely separate the second area from the first area so as to reduce an amount of blockage of the fluid passageway.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Smart Vent Products, Inc.Inventors: Winfield Scott Anderson, Jr., Tom Little, Michael J. Graham
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Patent number: 10113309Abstract: A vent barrier system may include an insert and a cover. The insert may be dimensioned to be inserted within a flood vent duct through a first opening such that side faces of the insert contact sidewalls of the duct and thereby provide an insulative seal between the first opening and a second opening of the duct when inserted therein. The may be configured to be attached to the insert and be dimensioned to be selectively securable to vent at the first opening. The cover may be manipulatable to selectively remove the insert from the duct.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2015Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Smart Vent Products, Inc.Inventors: Winfield Scott Anderson, Jr., Tom Little, James Rycek, Michael J. Graham
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Patent number: 10113286Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent includes a frame forming a fluid passageway through an opening in a structure. The flood vent further includes a door pivotally mounted to the frame in the fluid passageway for allowing a fluid to flow through the fluid passageway. The door has two opposing faces that include a first face and a second face. The flood vent further includes a first float positioned within the door in a location in-between the first face and a second float. Additionally, the first float is configured to allow the door to pivot in a first direction. The flood vent further includes the second float positioned within the door in a location in-between the second face and the first float. Furthermore, the second float is configured to allow the door to pivot in a second direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: SMART VENT PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Winfield Scott Anderson, Jr., Tom Little, James Rycek, Michael J. Graham
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Patent number: 10017937Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent panel includes a plurality of insulation pieces coupled together to form at least a portion of the flood vent panel. The flood vent panel further includes one or more insulation piece connectors coupled to the plurality of insulation pieces, and configured to couple the plurality of insulation pieces together. The flood vent panel is configured to be coupled, at least indirectly, to a structure, so as to at least partially block a fluid passageway through an opening in the structure. The one or more insulation piece connectors are further configured to uncouple one or more of the plurality of insulation pieces from the panel when at least a predetermined amount of pressure is applied to a portion of the flood vent panel by one or more of a fluid or an object carried by the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: SMART VENT PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Winfield Scott Anderson, Jr., Tom Little, Michael J. Graham
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Patent number: 9909302Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent includes a frame configured to form a fluid passageway through an opening in a structure. The flood vent further includes a panel configured to be coupled to the frame in the fluid passageway so as to at least partially block the fluid passageway through the opening in the structure. The flood vent also includes one or more connectors configured to couple the panel to the frame. The one or more connectors are further configured to uncouple the panel from the frame when 0.5-5.0 pounds per square inch (PSI) of pressure is applied to a portion of the panel by one or more of a fluid or an object carried by the fluid, so as to reduce an amount of blockage of the fluid passageway provided by the panel.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: SMART VENT PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Winfield Scott Anderson, Jr., Tom Little, Michael J. Graham
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Publication number: 20180038161Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent panel includes a plurality of insulation pieces positioned together, and a panel frame surrounding the plurality of insulation pieces. The flood vent panel is configured to be coupled to a frame positionable into an opening in a structure, so as to at least partially block a fluid passageway through the opening in the structure. One or more of the plurality of insulation pieces are configured to uncouple from the flood vent panel when at least a predetermined amount of pressure is applied to a portion of the flood vent panel by one or more of a fluid or an object carried by the fluid, so as to reduce an amount of blockage of the fluid passageway provided by the flood vent panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: Smart Vent Products, Inc.Inventors: Winfield Scott Anderson, JR., Tom Little, Michael J. Graham
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Publication number: 20170321445Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent panel includes a first area, a second area, and a first set of one or more perforations positioned on a first side of the flood vent panel in a location in-between the first area and the second area. The perforations are configured to break when at least a predetermined amount of pressure is applied to a portion of the second area. The flood vent panel is configured to be coupled, at least indirectly, to a structure so as to at least partially block a fluid passageway through an opening in the structure. The break is configured to completely separate the second area from the first area so as to reduce an amount of blockage of the fluid passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Smart Vent Products, Inc.Inventors: Winfield Scott Anderson, JR., Tom Little, Michael J. Graham
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Publication number: 20170260739Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent includes a frame configured to form a fluid passageway through an opening in a structure. The flood vent further includes a panel configured to be coupled to the frame in the fluid passageway so as to at least partially block the fluid passageway through the opening in the structure. The flood vent also includes one or more connectors configured to couple the panel to the frame. The one or more connectors are further configured to uncouple the panel from the frame when 0.5-5.0 pounds per square inch (PSI) of pressure is applied to a portion of the panel by one or more of a fluid or an object carried by the fluid, so as to reduce an amount of blockage of the fluid passageway provided by the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Applicant: Smart Vent Products, Inc.Inventors: Winfield Scott Anderson, JR., Tom Little, Michael J. Graham