Patents by Inventor James J. Hopper, II

James J. Hopper, II 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).

  • Furnace with a panel and filter assembly
    Patent number: 6428592
    Abstract: The invention is directed towards a furnace comprising a panel and filter assembly. At least two z-shaped brackets and two flanges are used to retain a filter directly behind the front panel of the furnace. This allows for easy removal and installation of filters in the furnace. It further allows for the use of commercially available disposable filters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: York International Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas D. Chase, James J. Hopper, II
  • Locking entry grid
    Patent number: 5852902
    Abstract: An entry grid includes a plurality of spaced, side-by-side, grid sections each having a tread rail and a depending support leg with sections interlocked by a locking bar extending transversely through respective locking holes in the support legs. The support legs include locking teeth engaged by complementally configured element teeth of corresponding locking elements extending radially from the locking bar shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Balco Metalines, Inc.
    Inventor: James J. Hopper, II
  • Multi-tread entry grid
    Patent number: 5782044
    Abstract: A preferred foot traffic grid has a plurality of grid sections including an initial grid section, a terminating grid section, and a plurality of intermediate grid sections therebetween. Adjacent grid sections are coupled using a pair of spaced connectors received in corresponding channels in the adjacent connector. The channels and connectors are positioned on opposed sides of a support leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Balco Metalines Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald N. Dodd, James J. Hopper, II, Johnnie D. Hilburn, Jr.