Patents by Inventor Gerry E. Maddocks

Gerry E. Maddocks 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).

  • Twist and lock connection for pleated filter element with flange-to-flange locking means
    Patent number: 7927392
    Abstract: A baghouse and filter assembly are provided for at least partially removing particulate matter from a gas stream. The filter assembly includes first and second filter portions to be coupled together by a coupler for establishing fluid communication between the first and second filter portions when connected. The coupler includes a first coupling portion including a side wall defining an interior passage through which the gas stream can pass in an axial direction between the first and second filter portions, and one or more flanges projecting from said side wall, the one or more flanges supporting a plurality of male studs. The coupler further includes a second coupling portion including a plurality of female keyhole-shaped receivers spaced apart for receiving at least a portion of the male studs and coupling the first coupling portion to the second coupling portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: BHA Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack T. Clements, Gerry E. Maddocks
  • TWIST AND LOCK CONNECTION FOR PLEATED FILTER ELEMENT WITH FLANGE-TO-FLANGE LOCKING MEANS
    Publication number: 20100101195
    Abstract: A baghouse and filter assembly are provided for at least partially removing particulate matter from a gas stream. The filter assembly includes first and second filter portions to be coupled together by a coupler for establishing fluid communication between the first and second filter portions when connected. The coupler includes a first coupling portion including a side wall defining an interior passage through which the gas stream can pass in an axial direction between the first and second filter portions, and one or more flanges projecting from said side wall, the one or more flanges supporting a plurality of male studs. The coupler further includes a second coupling portion including a plurality of female keyhole-shaped receivers spaced apart for receiving at least a portion of the male studs and coupling the first coupling portion to the second coupling portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: BHA GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Jack T. Clements, Gerry E. Maddocks