Patents by Inventor Michael B. Koler

Michael B. Koler 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).

  • Air intake filter for electric appliances
    Patent number: 5681630
    Abstract: Add-on filters for heated-air blowers and other electric motor-powered appliances. The filters are fabricated from a washable, flexible, reticulated foam which traps even minute solid and liquid particles and is adhesively attached to the blower housing. A template, which also serves as a protective cover for the adhesive, has index lines along which a blank of the filter material can be trimmed to size and configured for a particular blower intake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1997
    Inventors: Gary L. Smick, Michael L. Kjer, Michael B. Koler
  • Air intake filter for electric appliances
    Patent number: 5490336
    Abstract: Add-on filters for heated-air blowers and other electric motor-powered appliances. The filters are fabricated from a washable, flexible, reticulated foam which traps even minute solid and liquid particles and is adhesively attached to the blower housing. A template, which also serves as a protective cover for the adhesive, has index lines along which a blank of the filter material can be trimmed to size and configured for a particular blower intake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1996
    Inventors: Gary L. Smick, Michael L. Kjer, Michael B. Koler