Duct with paint sealant

US9651274B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventor

• Martin E. Gray · Webster, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 17, 2013
• Grant date: May 16, 2017
• Expiry date: Sep 17, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F24F13/0245
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An HVAC component and method of forming the HVAC component, including a duct having a first surface and a second surface movable between an unassembled position and an assembled position is provided, wherein the method includes (a) applying a paint sealant to one of the first and the second surfaces; (b) one of drying or curing the applied paint sealant; and (c) moving the first and second surfaces from the unassembled to the assembled position, the paint sealant forming a sealed interface between the assembled first surface and second surface.