Patents by Inventor James F. LeBaron

James F. LeBaron 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).

  • Airflow control valve for a clean room
    Patent number: 6192922
    Abstract: An airflow control valve for a clean room having a duct section with a damper positioned within the duct. The damper being capable of an adjustment from an open position to a closed position. The opening and closing of the duct is accomplished through a magnetic coupling such that the duct can remain sealed during operation. The airflow control valve includes a sensor for measuring the airflow rate, so that the duct can be adjusted to maintain one or more predetermined flow rate set-points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Synetics Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce S. MacGibbon, Mark C. Wolochuk, Lee I. Wolochuk, Christopher P. Sirovy, James F. LeBaron, Jeffrey W. Yarroll
  • Modular filter fan unit
    Patent number: 6050774
    Abstract: A modular fan filter unit designed to supply process control air to mini-enclosure clean rooms. The modular fan filter unit is easy to remove, repair, and replace in the clean room environment. It has a readily accessible filter mounted across its bottom surface and an internal variable frequency drive fan. The fan pushes air through the filter into a clean room. Multiple numbers of modular fan filter units may be connected together as an array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Huntair Inc.
    Inventor: James F. LeBaron