Quick Connection Duct System

Current ductwork design standard utilizes s-clips and drive cleats to connect duct segments together, and the drive cleats are also used as a temporary means of hanging the duct. Other means of hanging the duct will then be incorporated because hanging the duct with drive cleats is not safe. This design of ductwork has been around for years and is utilized by many metal fabricators and contractors. On bigger commercial applications ductwork would have to be installed by at least two installers. Sealing this duct utilizes many different means, some are more time consuming than others. A technique used widely in the industry is to apply mastic with a mesh scrim. Most of the time, this technique requires more than one coat of mastic with drying time in between coats. The present invention would only require an installer to seal four corners and be completed with that joint. Timesavers are moneymakers in this industry. With traditional ductwork, the s-cleats and drive cleat are separate from the ducts. If a user gets shorted or loses any of these parts, the duct is unable to be constructed. The present invention roll forms the s-cleat right onto the ductwork so there are non separate pieces that can get lost. The present invention overcomes the short comings of the traditional air duct system by proving a uniquely designed new air duct system. The present invention is an air duct system that provides the users with the ability to quickly assemble air duct segments while providing hermetic seal between each segment.
I am currently seeking any feedback from everyone. I am also currently looking for interested manufacturers and investors. If interested please email me at boonstraindustries@gmail.com

Please visit the following link to veiw drawings and the full patent application.

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2011/0215572.html

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Science & Technology

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• ductwork
• duct
• heating
• cooling
• investing
• investor
• manufacturing
• manufacturer
• sealed
• duct tape

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Misses corners and seams.

I guess the true test would be to use it and measure how much tighter it is.