Flexible HVAC duct and method of use
US9366366B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A flexible HVAC duct is made with a support structure-containing duct liner, insulation layer, and reinforcing layer-containing vapor barrier. At least the duct liner and vapor barrier are constructed of polymer materials that enable them to be placed in the same recycling stream once the flexible HVAC duct is removed from its installed location. The insulation layer can also be made of a polymer material compatible with that used for the duct liner and vapor barrier so that the entire duct can be recycled once removed.
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