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Raleigh, NC, United States of America

Captive-Aire Systems, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 14

CIPO Patents = 4

EPO Patents = 5

Trademarks = 28

Forward Citations = 59

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14 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

William Brian Griffin (9 out of 9 patents)

Joshua J Hess (4 out of 4 patents)

Nicholas I Perry (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Kyle D Thompson (3 out of 6 patents)

5. William Earle Glaub (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Todd J Saltzman (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Patrick E McElrone (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Brady Jay Ambrose (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Jesse Beard (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Brandon Charles Wellington (1 out of 1 patent)

11. John Staley (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Robert L Luddy (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Nicolas I Perry (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Bill Griffin (1 out of 7 patents)

15. Nikhil Ramesh (0 patent)

14 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12656016 - Commercial kitchen installation with double wall grease duct (2026-06-16),

2. 11454417 - Rooftop exhaust fan having a mechanism for locking the fan in an open position (2022-09-27),

3. 11353237 - Exhaust fan assembly having a system for automatically opening a damper in the event of a power failure (2022-06-07),

4. 11353224 - Rooftop exhaust system with automatic motor lockout (2022-06-07),

5. 11300317 - Commercial kitchen installation with double wall grease duct (2022-04-12),

6. 11204177 - Exhaust fan for a commercial kitchen (2021-12-21),

7. 10953254 - System and method for monitoring and controlling fire suppression systems in commercial kitchens (2021-03-23),

8. 8777119 - Heated makeup air unit (2014-07-15),

9. 8610601 - Kitchen hood assembly with fire suppression control system and built-in redundancy (2013-12-17),

10. 8378834 - Kitchen hood assembly with fire suppression control system including multiple monitoring circuits (2013-02-19),

11. 7963830 - System for directing and controlling two separate streams of air to a kitchen (2011-06-21),

12. 7963282 - Kitchen hood assembly with a combination cleaning and fire suppression system (2011-06-21),

13. 6629523 - Heated make-up air system (2003-10-07),

14. 5771879 - Heated makeup air system for a commercial kitchen (1998-06-30),

Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of ventilation systems for commercial kitchens. Established in 1976, the company offers a wide range of products and services including exhaust hoods, fans, make-up air systems, fire suppression systems, and more. Captive-Aire caters to various industries such as restaurants, hospitals, educational institutions, and retail establishments. With a commitment to quality and innovation, the company has become a trusted name in the industry, providing efficient and reliable solutions for commercial ventilation needs.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 15 2026

14 Patents

#60 in Raleigh, NC

#489 in North Carolina

#22,261 in US

#42,111 in the World

Raleigh, NC, United States of America

Captive-Aire Systems, Inc.

Forward Citations = 59

14 inventors:

William Brian Griffin (9 out of 9 patents)

Joshua J Hess (4 out of 4 patents)

Nicholas I Perry (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Kyle D Thompson (3 out of 6 patents)

5. William Earle Glaub (3 out of 3 patents)

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