Patents by Inventor Nathaniel Nance

Nathaniel Nance 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).

  • Patent number: 10603616
    Abstract: A filter frame that may be reusable with filler media replacements. The filter frame may include a frame section have a first sidewall and a second sidewall along the outer periphery. The first sidewall may be at a lager perimeter than the second sidewall. A locking mechanism may releasably secure two frame sections together. The filter frame may include a filter media contained between two frame sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: AMERICAN AIR FILTER COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Nathaniel Nance
  • Patent number: 10335729
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to inventive methods, apparatus, and systems for supporting pleated filter media. Flaps of a support strip may be folded in an overlapping engagement to support the filter media in a variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: AMERICAN AIR FILTER COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Nathaniel Nance, Donnie Baldwin
  • Patent number: 9415340
    Abstract: Various methods and apparatus are disclosed that relate to one or more aspects of a filter structure that may remove contaminants from a stream of fluid. In various aspects the filter structure includes a front portion having a first orientation and a rear portion having a second orientation unique from the first orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: American Air Filter Company Inc.
    Inventors: Mohammad Usman Rafi, Nathaniel Nance
  • Publication number: 20150033687
    Abstract: Various methods and apparatus are disclosed that relate to one or more aspects of a filter structure that may remove contaminants from a stream of fluid. In various aspects the filter structure includes a front portion having a first orientation and a rear portion having a second orientation unique from the first orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Mohammad Usman Rafi, Nathaniel Nance
  • Patent number: 8834591
    Abstract: Various methods and apparatus are disclosed that relate to one or more aspects of a filter structure that may remove contaminants from a stream of fluid. In various aspects the filter structure includes a front portion having a first orientation and a rear portion having a second orientation unique from the first orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: AAF-McQuay Inc.
    Inventors: Mohammad Usman Rafi, Nathaniel Nance
  • Patent number: 8668758
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a nonwoven filtration media comprising a bonded mix of different, discontinuous, thermoplastic resin fibers and optionally discontinuous cellulosic fibers. In some embodiments a tackifier is added to the nonwoven filtration media to provide a sticky or adhesive surface on the fibers. The nonwoven media has an advantageous combination of stiffness, foldability, efficiency and the ability to retain a fold. The nonwoven media can be thermally bonded during the production process. The advantageous combination of mechanical properties allow the disclosed nonwoven media to accept and retain folds and pleats better than some conventional filtration materials while the mix of different fibers provides desirable filtration properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Polyester Fibers, LLC
    Inventors: Leonard Duello, Thomas Hawkins, Christopher Peart, Nathaniel Nance
  • Publication number: 20120079798
    Abstract: Various methods and apparatus are disclosed that relate to one or more aspects of a filter structure that may remove contaminants from a stream of fluid. In various aspects the filter structure includes a front portion having a first orientation and a rear portion having a second orientation unique from the first orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventors: Mohammad Usman Rafi, Nathaniel Nance
  • Publication number: 20110016839
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a nonwoven filtration media comprising a bonded mix of different, discontinuous, thermoplastic resin fibers and optionally discontinuous cellulosic fibers. In some embodiments a tackifier is added to the nonwoven filtration media to provide a sticky or adhesive surface on the fibers. The nonwoven media has an advantageous combination of stiffness, foldability, efficiency and the ability to retain a fold. The nonwoven media can be thermally bonded during the production process. The advantageous combination of mechanical properties allow the disclosed nonwoven media to accept and retain folds and pleats better than some conventional filtration materials while the mix of different fibers provides desirable filtration properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Leonard Duello, Thomas Hawkins, Christopher Peart, Nathaniel Nance