Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Jonas

Kenneth J. Jonas 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).

  • Patent number: 10845085
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an illumination grille assembly comprising a frame and a ventilation grille coupled to the frame, and a plurality of light-emitting diodes coupled with the frame and at least partially covered with a light transparent cover. Some embodiments of the invention provide a lighting and ventilating system including a main housing including an inlet through which air can be received within the main housing and an outlet through which the air can exit the main housing. A blower assembly can be supported in the main housing and it can be operable to generate a flow of air. In some embodiments, an illumination grille assembly can be coupled to the main housing to allow fluid to flow through the illumination grill assembly to the main housing. In some embodiments, the set of illumination devices can be configured and arranged to emit light through the light transparent cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Mirko Zakula, Kenneth J. Jonas, Corey Scott Jacak
  • Patent number: 10741345
    Abstract: A humidity monitoring system mountable to a wall has a housing for receiving a humidity sensor. A face plate having an extended portion can be mounted over the housing such that the extend portion is positioned adjacent to the humidity sensor. The extended portion defining a secondary space within which humid air can be pass proximate to the humidity sensor to improve the monitoring of the ambient humid air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Jonas, Benjamin Thorpe Puffer
  • Patent number: 10465939
    Abstract: A damper assembly having a main body defining a continuous fluid path extending between a first opening and a second opening and a damper door rotatable within the main body to control the flow of fluid through the main body. The main body including an engagement edge extending circumferentially on an inner surface of the main body. The damper door can be rotated relative to the main body to sealingly engage an outer edge of the damper door with the engagement edge. The engagement edge of the main body can be oriented on the inner surface such that the surface area of the outer edge such that engagement of the engagement edge gradually increases as the damper door is rotated to seal the damper door to the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Robert G. Penlesky, Kenneth J. Jonas, Corey Scott Jacak
  • Publication number: 20180266722
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an illumination grille assembly comprising a frame and a ventilation grille coupled to the frame, and a plurality of light-emitting diodes coupled with the frame and at least partially covered with a light transparent cover. Some embodiments of the invention provide a lighting and ventilating system including a main housing including an inlet through which air can be received within the main housing and an outlet through which the air can exit the main housing. A blower assembly can be supported in the main housing and it can be operable to generate a flow of air. In some embodiments, an illumination grille assembly can be coupled to the main housing to allow fluid to flow through the illumination grill assembly to the main housing. In some embodiments, the set of illumination devices can be configured and arranged to emit light through the light transparent cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Mirko Zakula, Kenneth J. Jonas, Corey Scott Jacak
  • Patent number: 10072869
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an illumination grille assembly comprising a frame and a ventilation grille coupled to the frame, and a plurality of light-emitting diodes coupled with the frame and at least partially covered with a light transparent cover. Some embodiments of the invention provide a lighting and ventilating system including a main housing including an inlet through which air can be received within the main housing and an outlet through which the air can exit the main housing. A blower assembly can be supported in the main housing and it can be operable to generate a flow of air. In some embodiments, an illumination grille assembly can be coupled to the main housing to allow fluid to flow through the illumination grill assembly to the main housing. In some embodiments, the set of illumination devices can be configured and arranged to emit light through the light transparent cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Mirko Zakula, Kenneth J. Jonas, Corey S. Jacak
  • Patent number: 9689581
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention include a ventilation apparatus including a housing assembly with at least one fluid inlet, and at least one fluid outlet, and an exhaust fan assembly coupled to the housing assembly within an inner region. The exhaust fan assembly can include a scroll positioned within and coupled to the main housing, and a blower wheel positioned within the scroll and mechanically coupled to the motor. The ventilation assembly can include a configurable mounting panel including a main panel and at least one tab, and at least one configurable flange coupled to the main panel and extending outwardly from the main panel. The configurable mounting panel can include at least one bending region with at least one aperture. The ventilation apparatus can also include a muffler including an aperture, an electrical box enclosure including a lid, and a duct connector assembly each coupled with the housing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Broan-NuTune LLC
    Inventors: Mirko Zakula, Robert G. Penlesky, Daniel L. Karst, Kenneth J. Jonas
  • Publication number: 20160201935
    Abstract: A humidity monitoring system mountable to a wall has a housing for receiving a humidity sensor. A face plate having an extended portion can be mounted over the housing such that the extend portion is positioned adjacent to the humidity sensor. The extended portion defining a secondary space within which humid air can be pass proximate to the humidity sensor to improve the monitoring of the ambient humid air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Jonas, Benjamin Thorpe Puffer
  • Publication number: 20150226443
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention include a ventilation apparatus including a housing assembly with at least one fluid inlet, and at least one fluid outlet, and an exhaust fan assembly coupled to the housing assembly within an inner region. The exhaust fan assembly can include a scroll positioned within and coupled to the main housing, and a blower wheel positioned within the scroll and mechanically coupled to the motor. The ventilation assembly can include a configurable mounting panel including a main panel and at least one tab, and at least one configurable flange coupled to the main panel and extending outwardly from the main panel. The configurable mounting panel can include at least one bending region with at least one aperture. The ventilation apparatus can also include a muffler including an aperture, an electrical box enclosure including a lid, and a duct connector assembly each coupled with the housing assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: BROAN-NUTONE LLC
    Inventors: Mirko Zakula, Robert G. Penlesky, Daniel L. Karst, Kenneth J. Jonas
  • Publication number: 20150140923
    Abstract: A damper assembly having a main body defining a continuous fluid path extending between a first opening and a second opening and a damper door rotatable within the main body to control the flow of fluid through the main body. The main body including an engagement edge extending circumferentially on an inner surface of the main body. The damper door can be rotated relative to the main body to sealingly engage an outer edge of the damper door with the engagement edge. The engagement edge of the main body can be oriented on the inner surface such that the surface area of the outer edge such that engagement of the engagement edge gradually increases as the damper door is rotated to seal the damper door to the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Robert G. Penlesky, Kenneth J. Jonas, Corey Scott Jacak
  • Publication number: 20140063796
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an illumination grille assembly comprising a frame and a ventilation grille coupled to the frame, and a plurality of light-emitting diodes coupled with the frame and at least partially covered with a light transparent cover. Some embodiments of the invention provide a lighting and ventilating system including a main housing including an inlet through which air can be received within the main housing and an outlet through which the air can exit the main housing. A blower assembly can be supported in the main housing and it can be operable to generate a flow of air. In some embodiments, an illumination grille assembly can be coupled to the main housing to allow fluid to flow through the illumination grill assembly to the main housing. In some embodiments, the set of illumination devices can be configured and arranged to emit light through the light transparent cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Mirko Zakula, Kenneth J. Jonas, Corey S. Jacak
  • Patent number: D626644
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Broan-Nutone LLC
    Inventors: Corey Scott Jacak, Kenneth J. Jonas, Robert G. Penlesky
  • Patent number: D701952
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Hoshino, Corey S. Jacak, Kenneth J. Jonas
  • Patent number: D706916
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Robert G. Penlesky, Mirko Zakula, Kenneth J. Jonas, Corey S. Jacak
  • Patent number: D724172
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Thomas A. Kuhnke, Benjamin Thorpe Puffer, Kenneth J. Jonas
  • Patent number: D728841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Thomas A. Kuhnke, Benjamin Thorpe Puffer, Kenneth J. Jonas
  • Patent number: D778424
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Jonas, Corey Scott Jacak, Benjamin Thorpe Puffer, Michael J. Aleven
  • Patent number: D778425
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Jonas, Corey Scott Jacak, Benjamin Thorpe Puffer, Michael J. Aleven
  • Patent number: D779050
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Jonas, Corey Scott Jacak, Benjamin Thorpe Puffer, Michael J. Aleven
  • Patent number: D784511
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Jonas, Corey Scott Jacak, Benjamin Thorpe Puffer, Michael J. Aleven
  • Patent number: D784512
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Jonas, Corey Scott Jacak, Benjamin Thorpe Puffer, Michael J. Aleven