Patents by Inventor William B. Rockwood

William B. Rockwood 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).

  • Tangential fan cutoff
    Patent number: 5868551
    Abstract: A fan assembly. The fan assembly comprises: a fan having an axis and an outer periphery; a housing about the fan; and a cutoff separating fan inflow from fan outflow. The cutoff is preferably arranged parallel to the axis and is proximal to the outer periphery. The cutoff includes first and second layers. The first layer provides structural support and has a plurality of apertures therethrough. The second layer is formed of an acoustically insulating material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Smiley, III, William B. Rockwood