Patents by Inventor Randy Dean Kimball

Randy Dean Kimball 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).

  • Dual temperature fire damper releasing system
    Patent number: 6250326
    Abstract: A mechanical dual temperature damper closing mechanism having a primary link that separates when the ambient temperature reaches approximately 74° F., closing the damper. The new mechanism provides a reliable means for reopening the damper to allow airflow for the control of smoke spread. A secondary link is engaged within the new mechanism to reopen the damper. When the ambient temperature reaches 180° F. the secondary link separates, closes the damper such that it cannot be reopened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: PCI Industries
    Inventors: Randy Dean Kimball, Michael Robert Beaver, Patrick A. Cockrum