Patents by Inventor Kyle D Thompson

Kyle D Thompson 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: 20220349613
    Abstract: An exposed high induction supply air duct is provided and is adapted to be installed in an open ceiling environment. Conditioned air is diffused from the supply air duct through an array of nozzles disposed along the length of the supply air duct. At the same time, existing air in an open space underlying the duct is induced upwardly towards the nozzles where the existing air is efficiently mixed with the supply air being exhausted by the nozzles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicant: Captive-Aire Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William Brian Griffin, Nicholas I. Perry, Kyle D. Thompson, Joshua J. Hess
  • Patent number: 11454417
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a rooftop exhaust fan that is pivotally mounted to a curb or other support structure and which, in response to pivoting the exhaust fan from a closed position to an inclined open position, the exhaust fan is automatically locked in the inclined open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Captive-Aire Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Hess, Kyle D. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20220196280
    Abstract: A grease duct assembly is employed in a commercial kitchen. The grease duct assembly includes multiple sections that are connected together and sealed. Each section includes a double wall construction that forms a central conduit and an annular space that extends between an inner wall and an outer wall. Shredded insulation is directed into the annular space and compressed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: William Brian Griffin, Nicholas I. Perry, Kyle D. Thompson
  • Patent number: 11300317
    Abstract: A grease duct assembly is employed in a commercial kitchen. The grease duct assembly includes multiple sections that are connected together and sealed. Each section includes a double wall construction that forms a central conduit and an annular space that extends between an inner wall and an outer wall. Shredded insulation is directed into the annular space and compressed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Captive-Aire Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William Brian Griffin, Nicholas I. Perry, Kyle D. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20210348799
    Abstract: A grease duct assembly is employed in a commercial kitchen. The grease duct assembly includes multiple sections that are connected together and sealed. Each section includes a double wall construction that forms a central conduit and an annular space that extends between an inner wall and an outer wall. Shredded insulation is directed into the annular space and compressed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Captive-Aire Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William Brian Griffin, Nicholas I. Perry, Kyle D. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20210140675
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a rooftop exhaust fan that is pivotally mounted to a curb or other support structure and which, in response to pivoting the exhaust fan from a closed position to an inclined open position, the exhaust fan is automatically locked in the inclined open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Captive-Aire Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Hess, Kyle D. Thompson
  • Patent number: 8388358
    Abstract: A contact rail is provided including a module coupling end and a mating end. A diode mounting surface is positioned between the module coupling end and the mating end. A pivot member extends from a base of the module coupling end. The pivot member is configured to be engaged by an elongated tool. A module coupling fastener engages the base of the module coupling end. The elongated tool is configured to engage the module coupling fastener. The elongated tool is configured to pivot about the pivot member to separate the module coupling fastener from the base of the module coupling end so that a contact from a power module is receivable between the base of the module coupling end and the module coupling fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle D. Thompson, Michael K. Streckewald, Brian J. Williams, Richard L. Oskowis
  • Patent number: 8235749
    Abstract: An electrical connector is provided for electrically connecting a junction box of a photovoltaic (PV) module to an electrical cable of a power distribution system. The electrical connector includes a housing extending along a central longitudinal axis from a cable segment to a mating segment. The housing has an intermediate segment that extends between the cable and mating segments. The intermediate segment includes a flange. The housing is configured to be mounted to a frame for the PV module. An electrical contact is held by the housing and is configured to establish an electrical connection between the junction box and the electrical cable. A biasing mechanism extends over the intermediate segment of the housing. The biasing mechanism extends from a flange end to a frame end. The flange end is engaged with the flange of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Michael Weldon, Kyle D Thompson
  • Publication number: 20120077392
    Abstract: A contact rail is provided including a module coupling end and a mating end. A diode mounting surface is positioned between the module coupling end and the mating end. A pivot member extends from a base of the module coupling end. The pivot member is configured to be engaged by an elongated tool. A module coupling fastener engages the base of the module coupling end. The elongated tool is configured to engage the module coupling fastener. The elongated tool is configured to pivot about the pivot member to separate the module coupling fastener from the base of the module coupling end so that a contact from a power module is receivable between the base of the module coupling end and the module coupling fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: KYLE D. THOMPSON, MICHAEL K. STRECKEWALD, BRIAN J. WILLIAMS, RICHARD L. OSKOWIS
  • Publication number: 20110290303
    Abstract: An electrical connector is provided for electrically connecting a junction box of a photovoltaic (PV) module to an electrical cable of a power distribution system. The electrical connector includes a housing extending along a central longitudinal axis from a cable segment to a mating segment. The housing has an intermediate segment that extends between the cable and mating segments. The intermediate segment includes a flange. The housing is configured to be mounted to a frame for the PV module. An electrical contact is held by the housing and is configured to establish an electrical connection between the junction box and the electrical cable. A biasing mechanism extends over the intermediate segment of the housing. The biasing mechanism extends from a flange end to a frame end. The flange end is engaged with the flange of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Michael Weldon, Kyle D. Thompson