Patents by Inventor James Karnes

James Karnes 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: 20210402280
    Abstract: A modular adjustable frame can be used to construct a tower to support various obstacles, challenges for providing exercise for muscle building or preparing for competition in such events as provided by American Ninja Warrior. The adjustable frame is provided with quick-connect/disconnect attachment means to afford rapid set up, change out and teardown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventor: James Karnes
  • Patent number: 10168070
    Abstract: A register boot and grille can be quickly installed using the Zip Clips provided and a hollow threaded securement knob without the need for any tools. The method of installation is also claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Havaco Technologies Incorporated
    Inventors: James Karnes, Thomas Newman
  • Patent number: 7338095
    Abstract: A connector for connecting a terminal end of a heating duct to a heating duct board, the connector including an annular cylindrical portion with an outer surface and a maximum outer diameter and a flange extending radially outwardly from the outer surface of the annular cylindrical portion. The flange has a dimension greater than the maximum diameter forming an abutment against which a lower edge of the heating duct board abuts. The flange also has at least one sleeve for receiving a zip tie. The connector includes retention means for securing the connector to the heating duct board with the heating duct board encircling the annular cylindrical portion and being in abutting engagement with the flange. The retention includes at least one zip tie mounted through the at least one sleeve of the flange and engageable in a mouth of the heating duct board to which the connector is secured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Dura-Tite Systems, LLC
    Inventor: James A. Karnes
  • Patent number: 7101608
    Abstract: An insulative block of foam insulation has interspersed on an upper angled surface, a series of ridges and valleys. The valleys afford passageways for air circulation through the soffits and out the attic vents, be they ridge vents or attic turbines. This eave insulation prevents/reduces the thaw freeze phenomenon resulting from heat escaping in the vent region which results in the formation of ice dams which often produce roof damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Inventor: James A Karnes
  • Patent number: 6196597
    Abstract: A plastic duct section is equipped with integral connections on its ends. Each duct has indicia along its running length to facilitate cutting of the duct to a desired length. In one embodiment, the indicia may take the form of equally spaced circumferential ribs spaced along the length of the duct. These ribs are engaged by sets of fingers extending toward each other from concentric walls spaced to receive the straight end of an adjacent duct section. The innermost end of the concentric walls is equipped with a layer of insulative material to enable sealing engagement between duct sections significantly reducing pressure loss. Attached straps permit duct sections to be easily suspended between adjacent joists. A floor-mounted elbow boot is equipped with a removable plastic cover to prevent dust, dirt and debris from accumulating in the installed heating duct during finish construction of the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Inventor: James A. Karnes
  • Patent number: D558325
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Dura-Tite Systems, LLC
    Inventor: James A. Karnes