Patents by Inventor Vincent M. LaPorte

Vincent M. LaPorte 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).

  • Patent number: 4775294
    Abstract: A centrifugal fan having a tubular housing in which an inlet funnel and fan assembly are contained. The fan assembly includes a fan wheel with the fan wheel inlet and inlet funnel overlapping during normal fan operation. A motor is connected to drive the fan wheel and a door is provided for access to the inside of the housing, the fan wheel assembly and motor being supported by the door for movement therewith. Within the present invention, the door further supports the inlet funnel in overlapping relation with the fan wheel inlet for movement with the door, fan wheel assembly and motor without alteration of the overlapping relation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1988
    Assignee: Twin City Fan & Blower
    Inventor: Vincent M. LaPorte