Patents by Inventor William Christopher Duffy

William Christopher Duffy 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: 20220404063
    Abstract: A modular fire-rated conduit or duct assembly suitable for applications such as ventilation systems in a multi-floor or multi-room building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventor: William Christopher Duffy
  • Patent number: 11441810
    Abstract: A modular fire-rated conduit or duct assembly suitable for applications such as ventilation systems in a multi-floor or multi-room building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventor: William Christopher Duffy
  • Publication number: 20220268480
    Abstract: A fire-rated ventilation duct system and improvements therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventor: William Christopher Duffy
  • Patent number: 11333390
    Abstract: A fire-rated ventilation duct system and improvements therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: DURASYSTEMS BARRIERS INC.
    Inventor: William Christopher Duffy
  • Publication number: 20210302058
    Abstract: A fire-rated ventilation duct system and improvements therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventor: William Christopher Duffy
  • Publication number: 20190154295
    Abstract: A fire-rated conduit assembly. The fire-rated conduit assembly comprises a plurality of pre-fabricated, e.g. factory fabricated, modular sections that are configured to be mechanically assembled to form a continuous fire-rated conduit which is suitable for allowing movement of air, transporting of combustible or hazardous materials, and/or enclosing building mechanical and services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: William Christopher Duffy
  • Patent number: 10024569
    Abstract: A fire-rated exhaust duct system comprising a modular configuration or structure. The fire-rated exhaust duct system comprises a plurality of exhaust duct sections. Each of the exhaust duct sections is configured to be joined or connected with other exhaust duct sections in the field or at an installation site, e.g. in building housing a kitchen facility or a laboratory facility to form longer sections or runs for exhaust duct system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: William Christopher Duffy
  • Patent number: 9976768
    Abstract: A fire-rated exhaust duct system comprising a modular configuration or structure. The fire-rated exhaust duct system comprises a plurality of exhaust duct sections. Each of the exhaust duct sections is configured to be joined or connected with other exhaust duct sections in the field or at an installation site, e.g. in building housing a kitchen facility or a laboratory facility to form longer sections or runs for exhaust duct system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: DuraSystems
    Inventor: William Christopher Duffy
  • Publication number: 20170130984
    Abstract: A fire-rated exhaust duct system comprising a modular configuration or structure. The fire-rated exhaust duct system comprises a plurality of exhaust duct sections. Each of the exhaust duct sections is configured to be joined or connected with other exhaust duct sections in the field or at an installation site, e.g. in building housing a kitchen facility or a laboratory facility to form longer sections or runs for exhaust duct system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: William Christopher Duffy
  • Patent number: 9557071
    Abstract: A fire-rated exhaust duct system comprising a modular configuration or structure. The fire-rated exhaust duct system comprises a plurality of exhaust duct sections. Each of the exhaust duct sections is configured to be joined or connected with other exhaust duct sections in the field or at an installation site, e.g. in building housing a kitchen facility or a laboratory facility to form longer sections or runs for exhaust duct system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Inventor: William Christopher Duffy
  • Publication number: 20150267937
    Abstract: A fire-rated exhaust duct system comprising a modular configuration or structure. The fire-rated exhaust duct system comprises a plurality of exhaust duct sections. Each of the exhaust duct sections is configured to be joined or connected with other exhaust duct sections in the field or at an installation site, e.g. in building housing a kitchen facility or a laboratory facility to form longer sections or runs for exhaust duct system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventor: William Christopher Duffy
  • Patent number: 9074788
    Abstract: A fire-rated exhaust duct system comprising a modular configuration or structure. The fire-rated exhaust duct system comprises a plurality of exhaust duct sections. Each of the exhaust duct sections is configured to be joined or connected with other exhaust duct sections in the field or at an installation site, e.g. in building housing a kitchen facility or a laboratory facility to form longer sections or runs for exhaust duct system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Inventor: William Christopher Duffy
  • Publication number: 20150101697
    Abstract: A fire-rated exhaust duct system comprising a modular configuration or structure. The fire-rated exhaust duct system comprises a plurality of exhaust duct sections. Each of the exhaust duct sections is configured to be joined or connected with other exhaust duct sections in the field or at an installation site, e.g. in building housing a kitchen facility or a laboratory facility to form longer sections or runs for exhaust duct system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: William Christopher Duffy
  • Publication number: 20130174934
    Abstract: A fire-rated exhaust duct system comprising a modular configuration or structure. The fire-rated exhaust duct system comprises a plurality of exhaust duct sections. Each of the exhaust duct sections is configured to be joined or connected with other exhaust duct sections in the field or at an installation site, e.g. in building housing a kitchen facility or a laboratory facility to form longer sections or runs for exhaust duct system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventor: WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER DUFFY
  • Patent number: 8276319
    Abstract: An access panel assembly for providing access to a duct through an opening in the duct. The access panel assembly comprises a sealing member, a cover member and fasteners. The sealing member fits around the opening in the duct and the cover member fits over the sealing member and coupled to the duct by the fasteners. The cover member may comprise a fire resistant panel and is formable to the shape of the duct thereby allowing the access panel assembly to be fitted to irregular shaped ducts or openings in the ducts. The access panel assembly allows easy and ready access to the interior of ducts or other air handling equipment to permit the inspection and cleansing of the interior surfaces and other interior components of any contaminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Durasystems Barriers, Inc.
    Inventor: William Christopher Duffy
  • Patent number: 8178781
    Abstract: An enclosure apparatus for protecting cable trays, electrical cables, pipes and/or includes other control equipment. The enclosure apparatus includes one or more linear sections and/or elbow or corner sections. The sections are configured to be joined together to form longer sections or transition sections. Each of the sections includes a protective outer layer that is fire resistant and/or blast resistant. According to an embodiment, one or more the sections includes a panel or re-enterable section that can be removed for accessing the interior of the enclosure, for example, the cables, pipes or control equipment, or for assembling the sections around an existing cable installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventor: William Christopher Duffy
  • Publication number: 20100193238
    Abstract: An enclosure apparatus for protecting cable trays, electrical cables, pipes and/or other control equipment. The enclosure apparatus comprises one or more linear sections and/or elbow or corner sections. The sections are configured to be joined together to form longer sections or transition sections. Each of the sections comprises a protective outer layer that is fire resistant and/or blast resistant. According to an embodiment, one or more the sections includes a panel or re-enterable section that can be removed for accessing the interior of the enclosure, for example, the cables, pipes or control equipment, or for assembling the sections around an existing cable installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventor: William Christopher Duffy
  • Publication number: 20100108438
    Abstract: An acoustic panel comprising an inner core sandwiched between outer sheets formed from a different material. According to an embodiment, the inner core comprises a cementicious material that also has fire resistant properties, and the outer sheets comprise metallic sheets. According to an embodiment, the outer sheets include metal tines for forming a bond between the respective metallic sheets and the inner core. The metal tines are formed as projections during the piercing of holes in the metallic sheets. According to an embodiment, the diameter of the holes and/or the thickness and/or composition of the cementicious material can be varied or configured to change the acoustic damping properties of the panel. According to another aspect, the panel comprises a fire resistant acoustic panel suitable for use as a fire protective or blast protection barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: William Christopher DUFFY
  • Publication number: 20080115418
    Abstract: An access panel assembly for providing access to a duct through an opening in the duct. The access panel assembly comprises a sealing member, a cover member and fasteners. The sealing member fits around the opening in the duct and the cover member fits over the sealing member and coupled to the duct by the fasteners. The cover member may comprise a fire resistant panel and is formable to the shape of the duct thereby allowing the access panel assembly to be fitted to irregular shaped ducts or openings in the ducts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: William Christopher Duffy
  • Patent number: RE49087
    Abstract: A fire-rated exhaust duct system comprising a modular configuration or structure. The fire-rated exhaust duct system comprises a plurality of exhaust duct sections. Each of the exhaust duct sections is configured to be joined or connected with other exhaust duct sections in the field or at an installation site, e.g. in building housing a kitchen facility or a laboratory facility to form longer sections or runs for exhaust duct system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: DURASYSTEMS BARRIERS INC.
    Inventor: William Christopher Duffy