Patents by Inventor Kieran Kennedy

Kieran Kennedy 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).

  • Blast door
    Patent number: 9057218
    Abstract: A blast door (12; 14) comprises a panel (12a; 14a) and a frame provided around the perimeter of the panel. The frame comprises a plurality of frame members (12b, 12c, 12d; 14b, 14c, 14d). Each frame member has a cross section that includes a cavity (36, 40) in which the panel perimeter is received. This ensures that the frame encloses a perimeter portion of the panel on either side thereof. Securing means (47) are provided within the cavity of the frame, to secure the panel therein. A method of fabricating the blast door comprises providing the panel and the frame comprising the plurality of frame members, and securing the panel within the frame using securing means located within the cavity of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies
    Inventors: Kieran Kennedy, Christopher James Bolton, Chris Russon
  • BLAST DOOR
    Publication number: 20120085223
    Abstract: A blast door (12; 14) comprises a panel (12a; 14a) and a frame provided around the perimeter of the panel. The frame comprises a plurality of frame members (12b, 12c, 12d; 14b, 14c, 14d). Each frame member has a cross section that includes a cavity (36, 40) in which the panel perimeter is received. This ensures that the frame encloses a perimeter portion of the panel on either side thereof. Securing means (47) are provided within the cavity of the frame, to secure the panel therein. A method of fabricating the blast door comprises providing the panel and the frame comprising the plurality of frame members, and securing the panel within the frame using securing means located within the cavity of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: INGERSOLL RAND SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventors: Kieran Kennedy, Christopher James Bolton, Chris Russon