Patents by Inventor Kevin R. Chwala

Kevin R. Chwala 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: 20180209672
    Abstract: A jack hinge assembly attaches to a roof or wall vent to hold the fan in a proper position, yet permits the fan to be easily moved for cleaning of vent and the fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: Omni Containment Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin R. Chwala
  • Patent number: 9500387
    Abstract: An access panel for an opening in a duct is provided. The access panel includes an exterior and an interior. The access panel further includes a section positioned on the interior and having a profile substantially corresponding to the opening in the duct. A plurality of fasteners is positioned about the section. Each fastener has a dip configured to move to a position defined to extend away from the profile of the section on the interior. When the access panel is positioned with the section on the interior against the opening in the duct and the fasteners are moved to the locking position the clips rotate to extend over the profile and secure a portion of the duct adjacent to the opening against the interior of the access panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin R. Chwala, Brian S. Smith
  • Patent number: 9435556
    Abstract: A hinge assembly or a flexible hinge assembly adjusts to fit a vent on a wall or a roof in order to hold a fan thereon, which fan is especially suitable for a restaurant roof or wall. The hinge assembly attaches to a roof or wall vent to hold the fan in a proper position, yet permits the fan to be easily moved for cleaning of vent and the fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Omni Containment Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin R. Chwala
  • Publication number: 20160252263
    Abstract: A hinge assembly or a flexible hinge assembly adjusts to fit a vent on a wall or a roof in order to hold a fan thereon, which fan is especially suitable for a restaurant roof or wall. The hinge assembly attaches to a roof or wall vent to hold the fan in a proper position, yet permits the fan to be easily moved for cleaning of vent and the fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: Omni Containment Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin R. Chwala
  • Patent number: 9303887
    Abstract: A buttressed hinge assembly or a flexible hinge assembly adjusts to fit a vent on a wall or a roof in order to hold a fan thereon, which fan is especially suitable for a restaurant roof or wall. The hinge assembly attaches to a roof or wall vent to hold the fan in a proper position, yet permits the fan to be easily moved for cleaning of vent and the fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventor: Kevin R. Chwala
  • Patent number: 9163851
    Abstract: An access panel for an opening in a duct is provided. The access panel includes an exterior and an interior. The access panel further includes a section positioned on the interior and having a profile substantially corresponding to the opening in the duct. A plurality of fasteners is positioned about the section. Each fastener has a clip configured to move to a position defined to extend away from the profile of the section on the interior. When the access panel is positioned with the section on the interior against the opening in the duct and the fasteners are moved to the locking position the clips rotate to extend over the profile and secure a portion of the duct adjacent to the opening against the interior of the access panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Omni Containment Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin R. Chwala
  • Publication number: 20150020459
    Abstract: An access panel for an opening in a duct is provided. The access panel includes an exterior and an interior. The access panel further includes a section positioned on the interior and having a profile substantially corresponding to the opening in the duct. A plurality of fasteners is positioned about the section. Each fastener has a dip configured to move to a position defined to extend away from the profile of the section on the interior. When the access panel is positioned with the section on the interior against the opening in the duct and the fasteners are moved to the locking position the clips rotate to extend over the profile and secure a portion of the duct adjacent to the opening against the interior of the access panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: OMNI CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin R. Chwala
  • Patent number: 8813426
    Abstract: An access panel for an opening in a duct is provided. The access panel includes an exterior and an interior. The access panel further includes a section positioned on the interior and having a profile substantially corresponding to the opening in the duct. A plurality of fasteners is positioned about the section. Each fastener has a clip configured to move to a position defined to extend away from the profile of the section on the interior. When the access panel is positioned with the section on the interior against the opening in the duct and the fasteners are moved to the locking position the clips rotate to extend over the profile and secure a portion of the duct adjacent to the opening against the interior of the access panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Omni Containment Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin R. Chwala
  • Publication number: 20140190087
    Abstract: An access panel for an opening in a duct is provided. The access panel includes an exterior and an interior. The access panel further includes a section positioned on the interior and having a profile substantially corresponding to the opening in the duct. A plurality of fasteners is positioned about the section. Each fastener has a clip configured to move to a position defined to extend away from the profile of the section on the interior. When the access panel is positioned with the section on the interior against the opening in the duct and the fasteners are moved to the locking position the clips rotate to extend over the profile and secure a portion of the duct adjacent to the opening against the interior of the access panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: OMNI CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin R. Chwala
  • Publication number: 20140123561
    Abstract: An access panel for an opening in a duct is provided. The access panel includes an exterior and an interior. The access panel further includes a section positioned on the interior and having a profile substantially corresponding to the opening in the duct. A plurality of fasteners is positioned about the section. Each fastener has a clip configured to move to a position defined to extend away from the profile of the section on the interior. When the access panel is positioned with the section on the interior against the opening in the duct and the fasteners are moved to the locking position the clips rotate to extend over the profile and secure a portion of the duct adjacent to the opening against the interior of the access panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: OMNI CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin R. Chwala
  • Patent number: 8656645
    Abstract: An access panel for an opening in a duct is provided. The access panel includes an exterior and an interior. The access panel further includes a section positioned on the interior and having a profile substantially corresponding to the opening in the duct. A plurality of fasteners is positioned about the section. Each fastener has a clip configured to move to a position defined to extend away from the profile of the section on the interior. When the access panel is positioned with the section on the interior against the opening in the duct and as the fasteners are moved to the locking position the clips rotate to extend over and to secure the duct edge adjacent to the opening to the interior of the access panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Omni Containment Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin R. Chwala
  • Patent number: 8535128
    Abstract: A buttressed hinge assembly or a flexible hinge assembly adjusts to fit a vent on a wall or a roof in order to hold a fan thereon, which fan is especially suitable for a restaurant roof or wall. The hinge assembly attaches to a roof or wall vent to hold the fan in a proper position, yet permits the fan to be easily moved for cleaning of vent and the fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Omni Containment, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin R. Chwala
  • Patent number: 5318607
    Abstract: A grease filter and collection assembly for roof ventilators and the like includes a frame structure having a generally central aperture through which a grease discharge vents projects when the frame structure and trap assembly are installed surrounding the vent, and a replaceable grease-trapping material is removably secured in the frame structure so that the grease-trapping material is exposed vent. In a preferred embodiment, the frame structure is assembled from extruded frame members which integrally include a plurality of channels for securing and mounting the assembly for retaining the grease-trapping material within the frame structure. Upper and lower channels accommodate corner connections of the frame members. The frame members have side walls which peripherally enclose the grease-trapping material which is tucked between the upper and lower channel inwardly extending from the side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Assignees: Grease Guard, Inc., Dundee Manufacturing Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Malloy, Jean J. Jodoin, Charles M. Murphy, Christopher S. Barry, Kevin R. Chwala, Charles E. Bain
  • Patent number: 5196040
    Abstract: A grease filter and collection assembly for roof ventilators and the like includes a frame structure having a generally central aperture through which a grease discharge vent projects when the frame structure and trap assembly are installed surrounding the vent, and a replaceable grease-trapping material is removably secured in the frame structure so that the grease-trapping material is exposed within the aperture for trapping grease discharged from the vent. In a preferred embodiment, the frame structure is assembled from extruded frame members which integrally include a plurality of channels for securing and mounting the assembly for retaining the grease-trapping material within the frame structure. Upper and lower channels accommodate corner connections of the frame members. The frame members have side walls which peripherally enclose the grease-trapping material which is tucked between the upper and lower channel inwardly extending from the side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1993
    Assignees: Grease Guard, Inc., Dundee Manufacturing Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Malloy, Jean L. Jodoin, Charles M. Murphy, Christopher S. Barry, Kevin R. Chwala, Charles E. Bain