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).
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Publication number: 20180209672Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: July 26, 2018Applicant: Omni Containment Systems, LLCInventor: Kevin R. Chwala
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Patent number: 9500387Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 2, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Inventors: Kevin R. Chwala, Brian S. Smith
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Patent number: 9435556Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 3, 2016Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Omni Containment Systems, LLCInventor: Kevin R. Chwala
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Publication number: 20160252263Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Applicant: Omni Containment Systems, LLCInventor: Kevin R. Chwala
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Patent number: 9303887Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Kevin R. Chwala
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Patent number: 9163851Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Omni Containment Systems, LLCInventor: Kevin R. Chwala
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Publication number: 20150020459Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: OMNI CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS, LLCInventor: Kevin R. Chwala
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Patent number: 8813426Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Omni Containment Systems, LLCInventor: Kevin R. Chwala
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Publication number: 20140190087Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: OMNI CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS, LLCInventor: Kevin R. Chwala
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Publication number: 20140123561Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: OMNI CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS, LLCInventor: Kevin R. Chwala
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Patent number: 8656645Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 7, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Omni Containment Systems, LLCInventor: Kevin R. Chwala
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Patent number: 8535128Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 19, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Omni Containment, LLCInventor: Kevin R. Chwala
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Patent number: 5318607Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 24, 1992Date of Patent: June 7, 1994Assignees: 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
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Patent number: 5196040Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 7, 1990Date of Patent: March 23, 1993Assignees: 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