Patents by Inventor Kelly Berkompas

Kelly Berkompas 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).

  • Vent structure
    Patent number: 11009253
    Abstract: A vent apparatus that prevents the ingress of flames, superheated air, and/or flaming materials (e.g., embers) from an external fire to a building or structure is disclosed. The vent apparatus comprises a frame that defines an inlet, and outlet, and an internal passage. A guiding member is disposed within the internal passage to thereby deflect or direct a portion of a flow of material between the inlet and outlet. A blocking element is disposed on the guiding member that is configured to expand to at least partially block the flow of material between the inlet and outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Brandguard Vents
    Inventors: Brent Berkompas, Kelly Berkompas
  • VENT STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20180023841
    Abstract: A vent apparatus that prevents the ingress of flames, superheated air, and/or flaming materials (e.g., embers) from an external fire to a building or structure is disclosed. The vent apparatus comprises a frame that defines an inlet, and outlet, and an internal passage. A guiding member is disposed within the internal passage to thereby deflect or direct a portion of a flow of material between the inlet and outlet. A blocking element is disposed on the guiding member that is configured to expand to at least partially block the flow of material between the inlet and outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Brent Berkompas, Kelly Berkompas