Patents by Inventor David Matthew Ball

David Matthew Ball 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).

  • Non V-bank filter for animal confinement facility
    Patent number: 9510557
    Abstract: A non-V bank filter for an animal confinement application such as for filtering out the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is provided. The filter may be a deep pleat of synthetic filter media with at least a MERV 14 rating and efficiency sufficient to filter out the PRRSV in high air flow applications. The media may be embossed and have spacers to provide for structural support and open filter structure for airflow. The filter can occupy less space and in some embodiments ½ or even less space than a corresponding V-Bank filter with comparable performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: CLARCOR Air Filtration Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David Matthew Ball, LaMonte A. Crabtree
  • Box filter with orientation device
    Patent number: 9034068
    Abstract: A panel filter including a generally rectangular border frame having four sides; a filter media supported by the border frame and extending within the border frame; and a key formed into the border frame is provided. The key is used to properly determine if the filter is appropriate for mounting in a housing. It may also be used for properly orienting the filter within the housing. A system including the housing is also provided. Methods of providing biosecurity for animal confinements are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Clarcor Air Filtration Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David Matthew Ball, LaMonte A. Crabtree
  • BOX FILTER WITH ORIENTATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130318936
    Abstract: A panel filter including a generally rectangular border frame having four sides; a filter media supported by the border frame and extending within the border frame; and a key formed into the border frame is provided. The key is used to properly determine if the filter is appropriate for mounting in a housing. It may also be used for properly orienting the filter within the housing. A system including the housing is also provided. Methods of providing biosecurity for animal confinements are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Clarcor Air Filtration Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David Matthew Ball, LaMonte A. Crabtree
  • NON V-BANK FILTER FOR ANIMAL CONFINEMENT FACILITY
    Publication number: 20120317940
    Abstract: A non-V bank filter for an animal confinement application such as for filtering out the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is provided. The filter may be a deep pleat of synthetic filter media with at least a MERV 14 rating and efficiency sufficient to filter out the PRRSV in high air flow applications. The media may be embossed and have spacers to provide for structural support and open filter structure for airflow. The filter can occupy less space and in some embodiments ½ or even less space than a corresponding V-Bank filter with comparable performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Claror Air Filtration Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David Matthew Ball, LaMonte A. Crabtree