Led product design and mechanical development for Rheia's patented twist-and-lock duct fittings, central distribution manifolds, and self-sealing component architecture.
PATENTED COMPONENT ARCHITECTURE: Led hardware design for Rheia's home-run flexible duct system. Co-inventor on US Utility Patents 12,298,028 B2 and 10,962,241 B2 covering flexible duct connection fittings, ferrule assemblies, and modular distribution manifolds.
TWIST-AND-LOCK SELF-SEALING FITTINGS: Engineered snap-in, twist-and-lock ferrule connectors that lock 3-inch and 4-inch flexible ducts into takeoff manifolds and boot diffusers without duct tape, mastic, or manual metal crimping on construction sites.
MANUFACTURING & PRESSURE TESTING: Directed physical prototyping, lab pressure testing, and injection molding tool development to ensure zero-leakage seals and repeatable installation in high-volume production homebuilding.