Patents by Inventor Douglas G. Gudenburr

Douglas G. Gudenburr 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).

  • Method of Installing Sealed Circular Ductwork
    Publication number: 20190154294
    Abstract: A circular sheet metal duct having a sealant applied across the longitudinal seam. The sealant will improve the efficiency and will reduce or eliminate air leakage from the longitudinal seam. The sealant is applied during the manufacturing processes so that an installer does not have to seal the duct work. The method of manufacturing the sealant is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Ductmate Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Gudenburr, Vincent L. Bloom
  • Self-sealing circular cross-section sheet metal duct and method for manufacturing a sealed circular cross-section duct
    Patent number: 10190796
    Abstract: A circular sheet metal duct having a sealant applied across the longitudinal seam. The sealant will improve the efficiency and will reduce or eliminate air leakage from the longitudinal seam. The sealant is applied during the manufacturing processes so that an installer does not have to seal the duct work. The method of manufacturing the sealant is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Ductmate Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Gudenburr, Vincent L. Bloom
  • Process for Manuafacturing Sealed Round Metal Ductwork
    Publication number: 20150337999
    Abstract: This invention relates to sealing HVAC ductwork along its joints in order to reduce air leakage. The ductwork can be sealed by the combination of a gasket and mechanical locking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: DUCTMATE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Vincent L. Bloom, Douglas G. Gudenburr, Christopher A. Armstrong, Andrew J. Male
  • Process for manufacturing sealed round metal ductwork
    Patent number: 9074709
    Abstract: This invention relates to sealing HVAC ductwork along its joints in order to reduce air leakage. The ductwork can be sealed by the combination of a gasket and mechanical locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Ductmate Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent L. Bloom, Douglas G. Gudenburr, Christopher A. Armstrong, Andrew J. Male
  • Rectangular Sheet Metal Sealed Duct
    Publication number: 20140048167
    Abstract: A rectangular cross-section sheet metal duct system that is automatically sealed when assembled prevents or reduces leakage of air from the duct system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Ductmate Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Gudenburr, Alvin L. Jefferson, David E. Overdorff, II
  • Residential Ductwork System
    Publication number: 20140052417
    Abstract: A high efficiency HVAC duct system for residential ductwork that is useable for multiple residential houses and is sealed from the manufacturing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Ductmate Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Gudenburr, Alvin L. Jefferson, Branden Butella, David Agee, David E. Overdorff, II, Duane Fetko
  • Method of Installing Sealed Circular Ductwork
    Publication number: 20130240077
    Abstract: A circular sheet metal duct having a sealant applied across the longitudinal seam. The sealant will improve the efficiency and will reduce or eliminate air leakage from the longitudinal seam. The sealant is applied during the manufacturing processes so that an installer does not have to seal the duct work. The method of manufacturing the sealant is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Ductmate Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Gudenburr, Vincent L. Bloom
  • Method of installing sealed circular ductwork
    Patent number: 8505185
    Abstract: A circular sheet metal duct having a sealant applied across the longitudinal seam. The sealant will improve the efficiency and will reduce or eliminate air leakage from the longitudinal seam. The sealant is applied during the manufacturing processes so that an installer does not have to seal the duct work. The method of manufacturing the sealant is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Ductmate Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Gudenburr, Vincent L. Bloom
  • Method of installing sealed circular ductwork
    Patent number: 8464415
    Abstract: A circular sheet metal duct having a sealant applied across the longitudinal seam. The sealant will improve the efficiency and will reduce or eliminate air leakage from the longitudinal seam. The sealant is applied during the manufacturing processes so that an installer does not have to seal the duct work. The method of manufacturing the sealant is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Ductmate Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Gudenburr, Vincent L. Bloom
  • Method of Installing Sealed Circular Ductwork
    Publication number: 20120151734
    Abstract: A circular sheet metal duct having a sealant applied across the longitudinal seam. The sealant will improve the efficiency and will reduce or eliminate air leakage from the longitudinal seam. The sealant is applied during the manufacturing processes so that an installer does not have to seal the duct work. The method of manufacturing the sealant is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Douglas G. Gudenburr, Vincent L. Bloom
  • Method of installing a self locking sheet metal duct
    Patent number: 8151430
    Abstract: A circular sheet metal duct having a sealant applied across the longitudinal seam. The sealant will improve the efficiency and will reduce or eliminate air leakage from the longitudinal seam. The sealant is applied during the manufacturing processes so that an installer does not have to seal the duct work. The method of manufacturing the sealant is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Ductmate Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Gudenburr, Vincent L. Bloom
  • Process for manufacturing sealed round metal ductwork
    Publication number: 20110258852
    Abstract: This invention relates to sealing HVAC ductwork along its joints in order to reduce air leakage. The ductwork can be sealed by the combination of a gasket and mechanical locking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: DUCTMATE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Vincent L. Bloom, Douglas G. Gudenburr, Christopher A. Armstrong, Andrew J. Male
  • Sealing mechanism for ductwork
    Patent number: 7992904
    Abstract: HVAC ductwork should be sealed along its joints in order to reduce air leakage. The ductwork can be sealed by the combination of a gasket and mechanical locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Ductmate Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent L. Bloom, Douglas G. Gudenburr, Christopher A. Armstrong, Andrew J. Male
  • Self locking sheet metal duct with a sealant
    Patent number: 7708034
    Abstract: A circular sheet metal duct having a sealant applied across the longitudinal seam. The sealant will improve the efficiency and will reduce or eliminate air leakage from the longitudinal seam. The sealant is applied during the manufacturing processes so that an installer does not have to seal the duct work. The method of manufacturing the sealant is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Ductmate Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Gudenburr, Vincent L. Bloom
  • Self locking sheet metal duct with a sealant and method for manufacturing the duct with a sealant and installing the duct with a sealant
    Patent number: 7478467
    Abstract: A circular sheet metal duct having a sealant applied across the longitudinal seam. The sealant will improve the efficiency and will reduce or eliminate air leakage from the longitudinal seam. The sealant is applied during the manufacturing processes so that an installer does not have to seal the duct work. The method of manufacturing the sealant is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Ductmate Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Gudenburr, Vincent L. Bloom
  • Sealing Mechanism for Ductwork
    Publication number: 20080303276
    Abstract: This invention relates to sealing HVAC ductwork along its joints in order to reduce air leakage. The ductwork can be sealed by the combination of a gasket and mechanical locking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Vincent L. Bloom, Douglas G. Gudenburr, Christopher A. Armstrong, Andrew J. Male
  • Method of installing a self locking sheet metal duct
    Publication number: 20080148543
    Abstract: A circular sheet metal duct having a sealant applied across the longitudinal seam. The sealant will improve the efficiency and will reduce or eliminate air leakage from the longitudinal seam. The sealant is applied during the manufacturing processes so that an installer does not have to seal the duct work. The method of manufacturing the sealant is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: DUCTMATE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Gudenburr, Vincent L. Bloom
  • Self Locking Sheet Metal Duct with a Sealant
    Publication number: 20080142107
    Abstract: A circular sheet metal duct having a sealant applied across the longitudinal seam. The sealant will improve the efficiency and will reduce or eliminate air leakage from the longitudinal seam. The sealant is applied during the manufacturing processes so that an installer does not have to seal the duct work. The method of manufacturing the sealant is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: DUCTMATE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Gudenburr, Vincent L. Bloom
  • Self Locking Sheet Metal Duct with a Sealant and Method for Manufacturing the Duct with a Sealant and Installing the Duct with a Sealant
    Publication number: 20080017269
    Abstract: A circular sheet metal duct having a sealant applied across the longitudinal seam. The sealant will improve the efficiency and will reduce or eliminate air leakage from the longitudinal seam. The sealant is applied during the manufacturing processes so that an installer does not have to seal the duct work. The method of manufacturing the sealant is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas G. Gudenburr, Vincent L. Bloom