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Loosefill insulation blowing machine with removable hose hub

US10882052B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLC · US

Inventors

David M. Cook · San Jose, US
Brandon Robinson · Sylvania, US
Mark E. Mnich · Westerville, US
Ryan S. Crisp · Lewis Center, US
Christopher M. Relyea · Grove City, US
Terry Finklea · Upper Arlington, US
Chris W. Cicenas · Columbus, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 27, 2016
Grant date	Jan 5, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 19, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE04F21/085
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A machine for distributing blowing insulation material from a package of compressed loosefill insulation material is provided. The machine includes a chute having an inlet end and outlet end. The inlet end is configured to receive the package of compressed loosefill insulation material. The chute further has a removable hose hub extending within the interior of the chute. The removable hose hub is configured for wrapping with a distribution hose. A lower unit is configured to receive the compressed loosefill insulation material exiting the outlet end of the chute. The lower unit includes a plurality of shredders and a discharge mechanism. The discharge mechanism is configured to discharge conditioned loosefill insulation material into an airstream.

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