Patents by Inventor George Robert Summers
George Robert Summers 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).
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Publication number: 20190224603Abstract: An air filter has a mechanism for preventing blow-by around a perimeter of the filter. The air filter has two rigid frames surrounding a filter and at least one of the rigid frames comprises a brush seal track with a brush seal therein. The air filter includes a latching mechanism to engage the rigid frames to each other and a handle for installation and removal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2018Publication date: July 25, 2019Applicant: Environmental Management Confederation, Inc.Inventors: Forwood C. Wiser, III, Aditya A. Patel, George Robert Summers
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Patent number: 10058809Abstract: An air filter has a mechanism for preventing blow-by around a perimeter of the filter. The air filter has two rigid frames surrounding a filter and at least one of the rigid frames comprises a brush seal track with a brush seal therein. The brush seal may be contained within a hinge element attached to the two rigid frames.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Environmental Management Confederation, Inc.Inventors: Forwood C. Wiser, III, Aditya Patel, George Robert Summers
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Publication number: 20140096494Abstract: An air filter has a mechanism for preventing blow-by around a perimeter of the filter. The air filter has two rigid frames surrounding a filter and at least one of the rigid frames comprises a brush seal track with a brush seal therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Environmental Management Confederation, Inc.Inventors: Forwood C. Wiser, III, Aditya Patel, George Robert Summers
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Patent number: 6902603Abstract: An integrated air filtration unit includes a support structure for mounting a V-shaped filter bank to an air passage of an air handling system. The V-shaped filter bank may be moved from a working position in which the air is filtered to a service position in which a pair of filter pads in the filter bank can be accessed for service or replacement. The integrated air filter unit may include an ultraviolet irradiation system for destroying airborne micro-organisms trapped by the pair of filter pads.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2003Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Engineering Dynamics Ltd.Inventors: Forwood Cloud Wiser, III, George Robert Summers
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Patent number: 6797966Abstract: A quick-install irradiation unit for irradiating a surface includes an adapter that accepts a frame for supporting an ultraviolet lamp with a reflector or a lens for focusing the radiation on the surface. The unit may include a housing secured to one end of the frame containing a drive motor and a cam assembly which oscillate the reflector, if the radiation is focused on a predefined area of the surface at any given time. The unit can be quickly installed in any orientation on practically any flat surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2001Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Engineering Dynamics, Ltd.Inventors: George Robert Summers, Forwood Cloud Wiser, III
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Publication number: 20040144254Abstract: An integrated air filtration unit includes a support structure for mounting a V-shaped filter bank to an air passage of an air handling system. The V-shaped filter bank may be moved from a working position in which the air is filtered to a service position in which a pair of filter pads in the filter bank can be accessed for service or replacement. The integrated air filter unit may include an ultraviolet irradiation system for destroying airborne micro-organisms trapped by the pair of filter pads.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Applicant: Engineering Dynamics Ltd.Inventors: Forwood Cloud Wiser, George Robert Summers
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Patent number: 6574123Abstract: A power supply for an electrostatic air filtration unit includes an input stage, an isolation stage and an output stage. The isolation stage electrically isolates the output stage from the input stage. The output stage includes an output amplifier driven through the isolation stage by the oscillator. The output stage further includes a voltage regulator to inhibit the output voltage from exceeding a predetermined maximum voltage. The output of the power supply is insensitive to over-voltage swings in the input power to inhibit spark-over induced damage to the power supply. The power supply is encased in a resin to extend the operational life of the power supply by inhibiting tampering and intrusion of water, and enhancing resistance to corrosion and microbial damage.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2001Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Engineering Dynamics LTDInventors: Forwood Cloud Wiser, III, George Robert Summers
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Publication number: 20030012039Abstract: A power supply for an electrostatic air filtration unit includes an input stage, an isolation stage and an output stage. The isolation stage electrically isolates the output stage from the input stage. The output stage includes an output amplifier driven through the isolation stage by the oscillator. The output stage further includes a voltage regulator to inhibit the output voltage from exceeding a predetermined maximum voltage. The output of the power supply is insensitive to over-voltage swings in the input power to inhibit spark-over induced damage to the power supply. The power supply is encased in a resin to extend the operational life of the power supply by inhibiting tampering and intrusion of water, and enhancing resistance to corrosion and microbial damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2001Publication date: January 16, 2003Inventors: Forwood Cloud Wiser, George Robert Summers
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Publication number: 20020100878Abstract: A quick-install irradiation unit for irradiating a surface includes an adapter that accepts a frame for supporting an ultraviolet lamp with a reflector or a lens for focusing the radiation on the surface. The unit may include a housing secured to one end of the frame containing a drive motor and a cam assembly which oscillate the reflector, if the radiation is focused on a predefined area of the surface at any given time. The unit can be quickly installed in any orientation on practically any flat surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2001Publication date: August 1, 2002Inventors: George Robert Summers, Forwood Cloud Wiser
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Patent number: 6294004Abstract: Structures for V-bank electrostatic air filters are described. The V-bank air filters are assembled from two side panels, perforated top and bottom plates, a narrow end wall and an open wide end for the intake of air to be filtered. A pair of enclosure plates are pivotally mounted to the side panels in a parallel relationship to the respective top and bottom plates to form a pair of rectangular enclosures for respectively supporting electrostatic filter pads. The enclosure plates pivot open for removal and replacement of the filter pads. The side panels, top and bottom plates and rear wall are made from sheet metal blanks using cutting, bending and stamping processes. The enclosure plates are made from sheet metal blanks or welded wire structures. The advantage is that the structures are manufactured using simple automated processes and are quickly assembled without sub-assembly, thus time and labour are saved and costs are reduced.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1999Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Assignee: Engineering Dynamics Ltd.Inventors: George Robert Summers, Forwood Cloud Wiser, III
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Patent number: 5837207Abstract: A lightweight portable germicidal air filter for home and personal use is disclosed. The air filter includes a cabinet which houses an electrostatic air filter, an ultraviolet lamp and a parabolic reflector or a convex lens for focusing the ultraviolet radiation emitted by the lamp on an upstream side of the air filter. The reflector or the lens are constantly oscillated to systematically sweep the upstream side of the filter with germicidal levels of radiation. A fan located adjacent the downstream side of the filter draws air through the filter and impels it out through areas for air outlet in the sidewalls of the cabinet. The advantage is a simple, lightweight germicidal air filter with few moving parts which is inexpensive to manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1997Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: Engineering Dynamics LimitedInventor: George Robert Summers
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Patent number: D453215Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1999Date of Patent: January 29, 2002Assignee: Engineering Dynamics Ltd.Inventors: George Robert Summers, Forwood Cloud Wiser, III