Patents by Inventor William J. Gilleran

William J. Gilleran has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 12173498
    Abstract: A flashing system for use with an electrical service panel is described. The flashing system includes a flashing assembly extending about a perimeter of the electrical services panel. The flashing assembly includes a support base including a planar outer surface and a flanged connection assembly extending obliquely from the planar outer surface of the support base and defining an opening configured to receive the electrical service panel therethrough. The flanged connection assembly includes an inner surface that is coupled to an outer surface of the electrical service panel for supporting the flashing assembly from the electrical service panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: WJG, LLC
    Inventor: William J. Gilleran
  • Publication number: 20220341157
    Abstract: A flashing system for use with an electrical service panel is described. The flashing system includes a flashing assembly extending about a perimeter of the electrical services panel. The flashing assembly includes a support base including a planar outer surface and a flanged connection assembly extending obliquely from the planar outer surface of the support base and defining an opening configured to receive the electrical service panel therethrough. The flanged connection assembly includes an inner surface that is coupled to an outer surface of the electrical service panel for supporting the flashing assembly from the electrical service panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventor: William J. Gilleran
  • Patent number: 10132084
    Abstract: A duct flashing panel configured to provide weatherproofing for single wall ducts extending through the walls of a structure and having a terminal end extending outside of the structure. The duct flashing panel includes a panel body and an elastomeric collar sized and configured to circumferentially engage the exterior surface of the duct to form a fluid-tight seal between the duct and the collar to prevent fluid migration along the exterior of the duct. The collar includes an annular bead which provides rigidity and strength to the collar to urge the collar into compressive engagement with the exterior surface of the duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: WJG, LLC
    Inventor: William J. Gilleran
  • Publication number: 20180209564
    Abstract: A flashing sheet includes a pliable sheet having a first surface, an opposing second surface, and a first opening extending through the pliable sheet between the first surface and the second surface. The flashing sheet further comprises a resilient seal element including a first surface, an opposing second surface, and a second opening extending through the resilient seal element between the first surface and the second surface. The resilient seal element is coupled to the pliable sheet such that the second opening is aligned with the first opening, and at least a portion of the resilient seal element extends radially inward to extend over the first opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: William J. Gilleran, Craig Ratajczyk
  • Publication number: 20180209205
    Abstract: A flashing panel is provided for use with an electrical junction box having a boarder having a defined contour. The flashing panel includes a panel body having a first surface, an opposing second surface, and a panel body opening extending from the first surface to the second surface. A resilient seal element is coupled to the panel body and extends radially inward from the panel body into the panel body opening. The resilient seal element includes a seal element opening having a defined contour complimentary to the defined contour of the boarder of the electrical junction box, the seal element opening being sized to allow the electrical junction box to at least partially extend therethrough, with the resilient seal element deforming as the electrical junction box is extended through seal element opening so as to form a fluid tight seal around the boarder of the electrical junction box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: William J. Gilleran, Craig Ratajczyk
  • Publication number: 20170276264
    Abstract: An air conditioning flashing hood adapted to be connected to the wall structure and extend through the exterior wall of the structure to provide a passage through which a refrigerant line and an electrical control line may extend to communicate with an external compressor. The air conditioning flashing hood includes an internal sealing element which compresses against the outer surface of the refrigerant line and the electrical control line to form a substantially weather-tight seal therebetween to mitigate fluid migration along the lines into the structure, as well as to provide a barrier for any bugs, debris or animals to keep such undesirable objects from entering the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventor: WILLIAM J. GILLERAN
  • Patent number: 9772050
    Abstract: An air conditioning flashing hood adapted to be connected to the wall structure and extend through the exterior wall of the structure to provide a passage through which a refrigerant line and an electrical control line may extend to communicate with an external compressor. The air conditioning flashing hood includes an internal sealing element which compresses against the outer surface of the refrigerant line and the electrical control line to form a substantially weather-tight seal therebetween to mitigate fluid migration along the lines into the structure, as well as to provide a barrier for any bugs, debris or animals to keep such undesirable objects from entering the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Inventor: William J. Gilleran
  • Publication number: 20170204601
    Abstract: A duct flashing panel configured to provide weatherproofing for single wall ducts extending through the walls of a structure and having a terminal end extending outside of the structure. The duct flashing panel includes a panel body and an elastomeric collar sized and configured to circumferentially engage the exterior surface of the duct to form a fluid-tight seal between the duct and the collar to prevent fluid migration along the exterior of the duct. The collar includes an annular bead which provides rigidity and strength to the collar to urge the collar into compressive engagement with the exterior surface of the duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventor: WILLIAM J. GILLERAN
  • Publication number: 20160223101
    Abstract: An air conditioning flashing hood adapted to be connected to the wall structure and extend through the exterior wall of the structure to provide a passage through which a refrigerant line and an electrical control line may extend to communicate with an external compressor. The air conditioning flashing hood includes an internal sealing element which compresses against the outer surface of the refrigerant line and the electrical control line to form a substantially weather-tight seal therebetween to mitigate fluid migration along the lines into the structure, as well as to provide a barrier for any bugs, debris or animals to keep such undesirable objects from entering the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventor: WILLIAM J. GILLERAN
  • Patent number: 9337647
    Abstract: An air conditioning flashing hood adapted to be connected to the wall structure and extend through the exterior wall of the structure to provide a passage through which a refrigerant line and an electrical control line may extend to communicate with an external compressor. The air conditioning flashing hood includes an internal sealing element which compresses against the outer surface of the refrigerant line and the electrical control line to form a substantially weather-tight seal therebetween to mitigate fluid migration along the lines into the structure, as well as to provide a barrier for any bugs, debris or animals to keep such undesirable objects from entering the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventor: William J. Gilleran
  • Publication number: 20160108611
    Abstract: A duct flashing panel configured to provide weatherproofing for single wall ducts extending through the walls of a structure and having a terminal end extending outside of the structure. The duct flashing panel includes a panel body and an elastomeric collar sized and configured to circumferentially engage the exterior surface of the duct to form a fluid-tight seal between the duct and the collar to prevent fluid migration along the exterior of the duct. The collar includes an annular bead which provides rigidity and strength to the collar to urge the collar into compressive engagement with the exterior surface of the duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventor: WILLIAM J. GILLERAN
  • Publication number: 20140259974
    Abstract: An air conditioning flashing hood adapted to be connected to the wall structure and extend through the exterior wall of the structure to provide a passage through which a refrigerant line and an electrical control line may extend to communicate with an external compressor. The air conditioning flashing hood includes an internal sealing element which compresses against the outer surface of the refrigerant line and the electrical control line to form a substantially weather-tight seal therebetween to mitigate fluid migration along the lines into the structure, as well as to provide a barrier for any bugs, debris or animals to keep such undesirable objects from entering the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: WILLIAM J. GILLERAN
  • Publication number: 20140260044
    Abstract: A duct flashing panel configured to provide weatherproofing for single wall ducts extending through the walls of a structure and having a terminal end extending outside of the structure. The duct flashing panel includes a panel body and an elastomeric collar sized and configured to circumferentially engage the exterior surface of the duct to form a fluid-tight seal between the duct and the collar to prevent fluid migration along the exterior of the duct. The collar includes an annular bead which provides rigidity and strength to the collar to urge the collar into compressive engagement with the exterior surface of the duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: WILLIAM J. GILLERAN
  • Publication number: 20130037425
    Abstract: A bottle of beer may have a frangible capsule that is fabricated to resemble a slice of lime suspended in the beer. The frangible capsule may be suspended from a length of transparent string attached to a bottle cap of the beer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventor: William J. Gilleran
  • Patent number: 7730681
    Abstract: A flashing panel mount for a plurality of air-conditioning lines of an air-conditioning unit located about an exterior of a building is provided. The plurality of air-conditioning lines defines an outer periphery. The panel mount may comprise a hood member and a cover. The hood member may be attachable to the building and may have a hood member aperture sized and configured to accommodate at least two of the plurality of air-conditioning lines so as to extend the air-conditioning lines from within the building to the air-conditioning unit located about the building exterior. The cover may be attached to the hood member aperture and may be sized and configured to accommodate the air-conditioning lines therethrough. The cover may be conformable to the outer periphery of the air-conditioning lines once the air conditioning lines are fed through the hood member aperture to prevent entrance of undesirable material from a building outside to a building inside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Inventor: William J. Gilleran
  • Patent number: 7640699
    Abstract: There is provided a flashing panel mount adapted for an air conditioning unit which is located about an exterior of a building. The panel mount features a generally rigid panel that is attachable to the building. The panel mount further features a hood member which extends outward from the panel. A plurality of panel apertures is formed through the hood member and is configured to extend through the panel. Each of the panel apertures are sized and configured to accommodate a respective one of the air conditioning lines extending from within the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Inventor: William J. Gilleran
  • Publication number: 20080148654
    Abstract: A flashing panel mount for a plurality of air-conditioning lines of an air-conditioning unit located about an exterior of a building is provided. The plurality of air-conditioning lines defines an outer periphery. The panel mount may comprise a hood member and a cover. The hood member may be attachable to the building and may have a hood member aperture sized and configured to accommodate at least two of the plurality of air-conditioning lines so as to extend the air-conditioning lines from within the building to the air-conditioning unit located about the building exterior. The cover may be attached to the hood member aperture and may be sized and configured to accommodate the air-conditioning lines therethrough. The cover may be conformable to the outer periphery of the air-conditioning lines once the air conditioning lines are fed through the hood member aperture to prevent entrance of undesirable material from a building outside to a building inside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: William J. Gilleran
  • Patent number: 7389616
    Abstract: A flashing panel mount for a plurality of air-conditioning lines of an air-conditioning unit located about an exterior of a building is provided. The plurality of air-conditioning lines defines an outer periphery. The panel mount may comprise a hood member and a cover. The hood member may be attachable to the building and may have a hood member aperture sized and configured to accommodate at least two of the plurality of air-conditioning lines so as to extend the air-conditioning lines from within the building to the air-conditioning unit located about the building exterior. The cover may be attached to the hood member aperture and may be sized and configured to accommodate the air-conditioning lines therethrough. The cover may be conformable to the outer periphery of the air-conditioning lines once the air conditioning lines are fed through the hood member aperture to prevent entrance of undesirable material from a building outside to a building inside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Inventor: William J. Gilleran
  • Patent number: 7305801
    Abstract: There is provided a flashing panel mount adapted for an air conditioning unit which is located about an exterior of a building. The panel mount features a generally rigid panel that is attachable to the building. The panel mount further features a hood member which extends outward from the panel. A plurality of panel apertures is formed through the hood member and is configured to extend through the panel. Each of the panel apertures are sized and configured to accommodate a respective one of the air conditioning lines extending from within the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Inventor: William J. Gilleran
  • Patent number: D818786
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: QUICKFLASH WEATHERPROOFING PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Craig Ratajczyk, William J. Gilleran