Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Hanel

Jeffrey Hanel 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: 20050198914
    Abstract: An adjustable surround for use with a fireplace. The surround includes first and second top members arranged end to end in a generally horizontal orientation to define a width of the surround. The first and second top members are movable relative to each other to alter the width of the surround. The surround also includes first and second side members that extend generally vertically on opposing sides of a combustion chamber enclosure of the fireplace, and first and second overlap members configured to be coupled to respective first and second side members. Relative movement between the first and second side members and respective first and second overlap member adjusts a height of the surround.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: David Lyons, Jeffrey Hanel
  • Publication number: 20050121558
    Abstract: A hanger assembly adapted and/or configured for use in hanging, supporting, and/or securing building components, such as ducts, pipes, and the like, between structural members, such as joists, studs, rafters, or the like, and methods of making and/or using the hanger assembly. In some embodiments, the hanger assembly includes one or more threaded fastening members that are each pre-disposed and/or captured within the structure of the hanger assembly prior to use. One or more captivating mechanisms and/or structures can be provided to selectively couple one or more of the fastening members within an opening in the assembly such that the fastening member is held in place within the opening prior to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Angelo Kusber, Jeffrey Hanel
  • Publication number: 20050076902
    Abstract: A trimmable surround and methods for creating the surround for a heat generating device. The trimmable surround includes a molded portion having a ceramic fiber and a binder and an attachment portion. A portion of the molded member is removable to alter a size of the molded member. An attachment portion coupled to the molded portion allows attachment of the trimmable surround to the heat generating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Applicant: HNI Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: David Lyons, Todd Weir, Jeffrey Hanel
  • Publication number: 20050050805
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to a fireplace surround for attachment to a fireplace. The surround may include first and second side members formed from a molded material, and a top member formed from the molded material that extends between the first and second side members. The top member defines a cavity that is in fluid communication with a vent of the fireplace to collect heated air from the fireplace. An opening formed in the top member facilitates movement of heated air collected in the cavity to pass through the cavity. The surround may also include a shield member that direct the heated air from the fireplace vent to the exhaust opening in the top member, and an insulating member that dissipates heat in the top member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: David Lyons, Ted Schroeder, Timothy Johnson, Jeffrey Hanel
  • Publication number: 20050050806
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to a fireplace surround for attachment to a fireplace. The surround may include first and second side members formed from a molded material, and a top member formed from the molded material that extends between the first and second side members. The top member defines a cavity that is in fluid communication with a vent of the fireplace to collect heated air from the fireplace. An opening formed in the top member facilitates movement of heated air collected in the cavity to pass through the cavity. The surround may also include a shield member that direct the heated air from the fireplace vent to the exhaust opening in the top member, and an insulating member that dissipates heat in the top member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: David Lyons, Ted Schroeder, Timothy Johnson, Jeffrey Hanel