Spaced Cap Patents (Class 454/35)
  • Patent number: 11959636
    Abstract: The invention provides a device for removing heat from a building, the device having: a first tubular member defining a first cavity; a second tubular member defining a second cavity, whereby said second tubular member resides within the first cavity and is coaxial to the first tubular member; a double conic body coaxially residing in the first cavity and coaxially positioned with the second tubular member; and a flange dimensioned to extend over at least a portion of the periphery of the existing flue so as to aid in supporting the device on the flue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
    Inventors: Darius D. Lisowski, Dennis J. Kilsdonk
  • Patent number: 10962225
    Abstract: An adjustable neck for a vent cap includes a housing having a mount and a cylindrical body, where the cylindrical body includes an inner surface. The adjustable neck also includes adjustable straps arranged to form an adjustable inner diametrical surface disposed radially inward from the cylindrical body of the housing, relative to a central axis of the adjustable neck. The adjustable inner diametrical surface is configured to engage an outer pipe surface. The adjustable straps are coupled to the inner surface of the cylindrical body. The adjustable neck also includes legs coupled to the adjustable straps and to the mount, where the cylindrical body is configured to be rotated relative to the mount and the legs to adjust a dimension of the adjustable inner diametrical surface to correspond to the outer pipe surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Cardinal IP Holding, LLC
    Inventors: Vikas A. Patil, Vijay Singh Choudhary, Rajesh D. Vyas, Anup T. Kole, A K S Manian
  • Patent number: 10295180
    Abstract: An exhaust tube holding member is supported by an exhaust pipe and holds, on an inner peripheral surface thereof, an exhaust tube to be inserted into the exhaust pipe. The exhaust tube holding member includes a first annular portion, a second annular portion, and an outward protruding portion. The first annular portion is formed with a first through hole. The second annular portion is formed with a second through hole in communication with the first through hole and having an inner diameter larger than that of the first through hole, and is connected to the first annular portion. The outward protruding portion protrudes peripherally outward from an outer peripheral surface of the second annular portion and is supported by the exhaust pipe. The inward protruding portion protrudes peripherally inward from an inner peripheral surface of the second annular portion and is supported by the exhaust pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: NORITZ CORPORATION
    Inventor: Takahide Hasegawa
  • Patent number: 9765963
    Abstract: A venting system includes a venting installation cap assembly for a venting system having at least an outer wall and an inner exhaust tube. The assembly includes an exhaust cap having an exhaust path coupled to the inner exhaust tube defined by a pipe section. A planar support ring having an annulus through which the pipe section passes rests on the outer tube or an adapter to the outer tube. The ring annulus surrounds the pipe section and has a diameter greater than a diameter of the outer wall. The planar support ring includes a plurality of airflow regions, surrounds the exhaust path and providing an airflow path between an exterior and a region between the outer wall and the inner exhaust tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: M&G DuraVent, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew L. Bertler, Ryan L. Devine, Erik Pettitt
  • Patent number: 9140450
    Abstract: A venting system and a method for installing the venting system. A non-flexible metallic venting pipe comprises a chase. A first end of the vent pipe is positioned adjacent an appliance installation and a second end positioned at an exit to an external region of a home. A flexible vent tube comprising a sealed non-corrosive material, having a first end and a second end, is positioned between the first end of the venting pipe and the second end of the venting pipe. Adapters are positioned at the ends of the venting pipe. A method comprises routing a flexible venting tube comprising sealed, corrosion resistant venting material through an existing non-flexible double-walled vent comprising non-sealed material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: M&G DuraVent, Inc.
    Inventors: John Jacklich, Eric Adair
  • Publication number: 20140187135
    Abstract: A knock-down multi flue chiming cap that has a collapsible cage and separate cap lid. When the cage is fully collapsed, the cage and lid can be easily and safely transported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: OLYMPIA CHIMNEY SUPPLY INC.
    Inventors: William Edward Bryan, JR., Brendan Fezuk
  • Patent number: 8209923
    Abstract: A vent hood and flashing assembly for use on a metal roof. A vent hood overlies and is joined to flashing. A cover and a screen overlie an upper end portion of the flashing to exclude rain, snow and pests. The flashing includes a resilient, flexible, water-repellant, flexible flange that extends outward from, and is attached to, a lower end portion of the flashing and a flexible, ring seal that overlies an upper surface of the flange. The assembly can be placed over a projection through an opening in a metal roof such that the cover and screen overlie an upper end of the projection and with the flashing surrounding the projection, and the flange can be bent to sealingly conform to the roof surface and secured thereto by fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventor: Daniel L. Rich
  • Patent number: 7874898
    Abstract: An apparatus for covering an exterior opening in a roof is disclosed. The apparatus includes a hollow conical element defining an inner volume, the conical element having a first opening on a wide end and a second opening on a narrow end. The apparatus further includes a planar element surrounding an outer brim of the first opening, wherein the planar element accepts a fastener for fastening the apparatus to the roof. The apparatus further includes at least one louver covering the second opening and at least one screen located within the inner volume of the conical element, wherein the at least one screen is fastened to an inner surface of the conical element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Action Metal Fabrications Corp.
    Inventor: Agustin Exposito
  • Patent number: 7798891
    Abstract: A venting apparatus includes a projecting member with a projection base, and a mating socket member with a socket base, and first and second ducts in fluid communication with an appliance to vent emissions along an emission flow path. The projection base engages a first one, and the socket base engages a respective other one, of the first and second ducts. The projecting and socket members have default configurations. The projecting member is movable from the default configuration towards a deflected configuration, and biased for return therefrom. The first and second ducts are movable between sliding and locked configurations. In the sliding configuration, the projecting and socket members bear against one another, with the projecting member removed from the default configuration. In the locked configuration, the projecting member is in the default configuration, and secured to the socket member, such that the second duct securely engages the first duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Don Park Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Bernard Franklin Stubbert, Gerald D. Nicholls
  • Patent number: 7713114
    Abstract: A cap capable of being secured to a chimney or flue of either air cooled or non-air cooled type and including a base, an annular collar member for insertion into a chimney or flue, an annular shaped mesh member that is supported from the base; a top supported on the annular shaped mesh member, means supported from an outer surface of the collar member below the base and forming a ledge for support of the collar member from the chimney or flue, and an over lap joint including a lower segment that extends substantially longitudinal of the collar member and a top segment that extends diagonal to the lower segment enabling compression of the diameter of the collar member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Improved Cosumer Products Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Paynton, Richard H. Paynton
  • Patent number: 7682232
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dripless chimney cap which prevents condensates from dripping down the outside of a chimney. The dripless chimney cap includes a cone-shaped top cap at the top of the chimney cap for stopping liquids and objects from falling into the chimney. A condensation drip pan in the shape of an inverted cone is positioned below the top cap and functions to catch and collect condensates, directing them toward the inside of the chimney flue. A mounting flange attaches to the chimney and secures the condensation drip pan and top cap to the chimney. A screen mesh located between the condensation drip pan and the mounting flange is designed to allow cross air flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Olympia Chimney Supply
    Inventor: George W. Howard
  • Patent number: 7549258
    Abstract: An adjustable housing assembly for mounting to a wall is disclosed. The assembly generally includes a back plate having a flange that defines an axis extending perpendicularly from the back plate and a front plate disposed in parallel relationship to the back plate. A connector connects the plates in the parallel relationship at various distances longitudinally along the axis. The connector includes co-acting male and female components extending circumferentially about the axis and at least one of the male and female components is spaced longitudinally along the axis for connecting the plates at any one of the various distances in response to relative rotation between the male and female components about the axis. The connector may also include a mounting ring separate from the back plate and the front plate that couples the front plate to the back plate. The mounting ring allows for additional distances to be obtained between the front plate and the back plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventor: Todd M. Lajewski
  • Publication number: 20090017741
    Abstract: A chimney cap device for a flue opening. The device includes a tubular housing with an open lower end and an open upper end. A plurality of louver openings in a lower portion of the tubular housing draw air into the tubular housing. A removable top is attached to the open upper end of the tubular housing wherein the top includes a plurality of exit openings. A liner is provided within and attached to the tubular housing. A removable catalytic converter insert is supported within the liner to treat emissions from a gas fired appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: John G. Arnold, JR., Joseph D. Smith
  • Patent number: 7179164
    Abstract: A cap for a flue opening of a chimney in order to enhance draw of smoke and in order to protect from entry of animals, debris, and the elements. The device includes a tubular housing having sidewalls fabricated from flat sheet metal and a top attached to the sidewalls from fasteners. A plurality of louver openings are provided in the sidewalls in order to draw air. A plurality of exit vent openings in the sidewalls above the louver openings are at least equal to a cross-sectional area of the flue opening. An inner frame and mounting assembly includes a mechanism to both anchor the device to the chimney flue and to level the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: European Copper, L.L.C.
    Inventor: John G. Arnold, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6190251
    Abstract: The fixed type ventilator according to the present invention includes: a support at the base with openings at the top and bottom; a first air current guide plate with an inclined surface with an angle of inclination of approximately 120° to 130°, which has an opening therethrough, and is coupled over the support; a second air current guide plate, with an inclined surface with an angle of inclination of approximately 120° to 130°, is coupled over the first air current guide plate with a gap of approximately 5 to 10 cm between the second air current guide plate and the inclined enclosed surface of the first air current guide plate. An air passage for the indoor air is provide through the bottom opening of the support and the gap, and natural outdoor air is allowed to flow therethrough the gap of the ventilator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Inventor: Tai Up Park
  • Patent number: 6152817
    Abstract: A chimney cover that allows complete and unrestricted access to the chimney and flue liner without the necessity of removing any major component of the chimney cover from the chimney. The lid and spark arrestor cage are permanently secured together and then hinged in a suitable manner to a mounting frame that is secured to the chimney or to the flue liner. A positive locking device is provided so that the hinged lid and spark arrestor cage can be securely locked to the frame but easily unlocked so that the lid and cage can be swung out of the way to allow complete and unrestricted access to the chimney and flue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Gelco Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Daniels, James E. Baynes
  • Patent number: 6022269
    Abstract: A stackable chimney cap includes a stackable cage/base unit composed of four parts, each part being formed by bending from a blank of metal sheet and the four parts being permanently joined together by weldments. Trapezoidal-shaped, perforated side walls of the four parts together form a pyramidal cage portion of the cage/base unit having a rectangular opening at a planar base edge thereof. Bent flange portions on each part together form a peripheral mounting base portion of the chimney cap that extends outwardly from the base edge of the cage portion with respect to the base opening. A stackable hood separate from the cage/base unit is attached to the upper edge of the cage portion at the point of sale or use of the chimney cap. Several chimney caps, with the cage/base units and hoods stacked separately, can be boxed together for storage, shipment and retail stocking, using a fraction of the space required for the same number of fully assembled chimney caps of the same size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: Christopher Arbucci
    Inventor: Christopher B. Arbucci
  • Patent number: 5897434
    Abstract: A detachable chimney cap hood which can be attached to the side walls of a chimney cap without the need for nuts, bolts, screws or tools and allows the hood to be later removed manually. The hood includes a cover portion and one or more locking clips attached to the cover portion. Guide pieces can also be included to align the hood onto the chimney cap. The locking clips and guide pieces hold the hood in place. The hood allows a person to attach and remove the hood manually without a wrench or other tool when a chimney flue needs to be cleaned. This feature is especially desirable when the chimney cap is cemented or otherwise permanently affixed to the chimney flue because the hood of the chimney cap must be separately removed in order to access the one or more chimney flues covered by the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Inventor: Christopher B. Arbucci
  • Patent number: 5876276
    Abstract: A collapsible chimney cap which is stored in separate components and assembled at the point of installation. The connections between the separate pieces when assembled form smooth corners without external metal protrusions which could injure an installer or other person near the chimney cap. The chimney cap's connection mechanism also strengthens the assembled chimney cap by providing multiple points of connection. Each side piece has a insertion portion with internal protrusions which fits inside a receiving portion of an adjacent side piece. A roof is then attached the side pieces to complete the chimney cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Inventor: Christopher B. Arbucci
  • Patent number: 5816288
    Abstract: A protective vent for a water storage tank having an inner flexible fine mesh screen and an outer heavier more rigid screen with a wider mesh. Both screens are mounted on a frame structure under an extending upper protective cover. Air from the water tank can communicate with ambient air after passing through the two screens. The outer screen acts to protect the tank and the inner screen from birds, grasshoppers and large insects while the flexible wrinkled inner screen protects against frost and smaller insects entering the tank. Fiberglass may be used for the fine inner screen and galvanized hardware cloth for the outer screen. The vent is constructed to be mounted over an existing vent stack from the storage tank. On those water storage tanks whose venting capacity is no longer adequate and an increase in air flow is desired, a new larger diameter vent stack can be installed in place of the existing smaller stack with this protective vent system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Inventor: Clyde H. Zelch
  • Patent number: 5570547
    Abstract: An agricultural grain storage or feed tank including a body with a roof having an upper inlet opening is provided with a roof cap assembly which includes an elongated and vertically extending control rod which is vertically and pivotably movable with respect to the body of the tank whereby a cap connected to the control rod may be selectively moved remotely from the opening by raising the control rod and thereafter swinging the cap relative to the opening. The opening is reinforced by a reinforcing centering ring which is selectively mounted to the exterior of the roof of the tank and which includes a plurality of support rods on which the cap is normally seated so as to create an air passageway into the inlet opening. In the preferred embodiment, the body of the tank is corrugated and is supported by legs having corrugated sections which interfit with the body of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: Long Manufacturing North Carolina, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Webb, Robert B. Batchelor