Patents by Inventor Nicolas A. Echeverri

Nicolas A. Echeverri 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: 10328371
    Abstract: A frame assembly for releasably maintaining an air filter. In some embodiments, the frame assembly includes a thermoformed body integrally forming a base, opposing side walls, opposing end walls, and at least one closure sub-assembly. The frame assembly is configured to releasable retain an air filter relative to the base via the closure sub-assembly. In other embodiments, the frame assembly defines, in a flat state, foldable side and end panels at the perimeter edges of a central grid panel; the frame assembly can be transitioned to a final state for receiving an air filter by folding the panels. The frame assemblies of the present disclosure are re-usable, allowing a user to replace a “used” air filter with a “new” air filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Zhiqun Zhang, Andrew R. Fox, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Gary N. Eastlund
  • Publication number: 20190142989
    Abstract: A fragrance dispenser for emitting fragrance into an airstream impinging on an air filter, the dispenser having a receptacle with an open end that faces toward the air filter and that has a porous diffuser layer occlusively overlying the open end of the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Kannan Seshadri, Neeraj Sharma, Le'Bron K. Patterson, Jeffrey M. Imsande, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Joon Chatterjee
  • Patent number: 10286349
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to air filter use indicators capable of indicating the degree of use of an air filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Glen O. Gregerson, Andrew R. Fox, Nicolas A. Echeverri
  • Patent number: 10213519
    Abstract: A fragrance dispenser for emitting fragrance into an airstream impinging on an air filter, the dispenser having a receptacle with an open end that faces toward the air filter and that has a porous diffuser layer occlusively overlying the open end of the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kannan Seshadri, Neeraj Sharma, Le'Bron K. Patterson, Jeffrey M. Imsande, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Joon Chatterjee
  • Publication number: 20180014973
    Abstract: A hearing protection apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a removable compressible pad having a top portion and a bottom portion wherein the compressible pad is configured to be secured to the headband when the apparatus is worn. The compressible pad can provide increased comfort and an improved fit to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Nicolas A. Echeverri, Douglas D. Fletcher, Oscar M. Hemberg, Eric O. Hemberg
  • Publication number: 20170241193
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to adjustably sized air filter systems capable of use in a window opening. The present disclosure also related to methods of making and using these adjustably sized air filter systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew R. Fox, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Jonathan M. Lise, Changwen Li, Liang Cheng, Kannan Seshadri
  • Publication number: 20170241656
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to powered window air filters. More particularly, it relates to air filter systems capable of use in a window opening. Some embodiments relate to an adjustably sized air filter. Some embodiments include a filter assembly including filter media and a fan and/or control unit that forces air through the filter media in the filter assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew R. Fox, Jonathan S. Langer, Weilai Jiang, Yu Wen Sun, Nicolas A. Echeverri
  • Publication number: 20170241192
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to air filters. More particularly, it relates to adjustably sized air filter systems useable in window opening. Some exemplary window air filter assemblies include two u-shaped frame members that can be coupled to form an adjustable frame assembly; and a filter media assembly that is attachable to the frame assembly and that includes an adjustable length media. The window filter assemblies are capable of moving between a collapsed state to an expanded state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew R. Fox, Weilai Jiang, Bryan L. Gerhardt, Nicolas A. Echeverri
  • Publication number: 20170182445
    Abstract: A frame assembly for releasably maintaining an air filter. In some embodiments, the frame assembly includes a thermoformed body integrally forming a base, opposing side walls, opposing end walls, and at least one closure sub-assembly. The frame assembly is configured to releasable retain an air filter relative to the base via the closure sub-assembly. In other embodiments, the frame assembly defines, in a flat state, foldable side and end panels at the perimeter edges of a central grid panel; the frame assembly can be transitioned to a final state for receiving an air filter by folding the panels. The frame assemblies of the present disclosure are re-usable, allowing a user to replace a “used” air filter with a “new” air filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Zhiqun Zhang, Andrew R. Fox, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Gary N. Eastlund
  • Patent number: 9676142
    Abstract: Systems and kits for decorating walls include a plurality of décor assemblies and a plurality of complementary fastening structures. The décor assemblies include a décor element and a releasable fastening structure providing first fastening elements. The complementary fastening structure includes a base, a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the base, and second fastening elements. The first fastening elements are releasably mateable with the second fastening elements to define a releasable fastening system. During use, a complementary fastening structure is releasably applied to a wall, and is connected to and supports one of the décor assemblies via the releasable fastening system. The releasable fastening system can comprise low profile hooks and loops, exhibiting relatively low holding power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas W. Floyd, Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Craig D. Thompson, Sean C. McGreevy, Judd D. Olson, Joseph A. Hoffman, Nathan E. Marks, Stephan A. Hawthorne
  • Patent number: 9668595
    Abstract: Systems and kits for decorating walls include a plurality of décor assemblies and a plurality of complementary fastening structures. The décor assemblies include a décor element and a releasable fastening structure providing first fastening elements. The complementary fastening structure includes a base, a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the base, and second fastening elements. The first fastening elements are releasably mateable with the second fastening elements to define a releasable fastening system. During use, a complementary fastening structure is releasably applied to a wall, and is connected to and supports one of the décor assemblies via the releasable fastening system. The releasable fastening system can comprise low profile hooks and loops, exhibiting relatively low holding power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas W. Floyd, Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Craig D. Thompson, Sean C. McGreevy, Judd D. Olson, Joseph A. Hoffman, Nathan E. Marks, Stephan A. Hawthorne
  • Publication number: 20170136139
    Abstract: A fragrance dispenser for emitting fragrance into an airstream impinging on an air filter, the dispenser having a receptacle with an open end that faces toward the air filter and that has a porous diffuser layer occlusively overlying the open end of the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Kannan Seshadri, Neeraj Sharma, Le'Bron K. Patterson, Jeffrey M. Imsande, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Joon Chatterjee
  • Publication number: 20170128873
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to air filter use indicators capable of indicating the degree of use of an air filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Glen O. Gregerson, Andrew R. Fox, Nicolas A. Echeverri
  • Publication number: 20160358345
    Abstract: A system for providing a simulated image of a wall area to be painted, wherein the wall area to be painted has a perimeter and a plurality of corner locations, wherein the wall area to be painted includes three or more markers having a predetermined shape and size or a predetermined pattern, each marker positioned at a different corner location of the wall area to be painted. A modified reference image can incorporate selections made by a user and a reference image. The modified reference image can depict a possible paint scheme for a wall or room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Judy J. MA, Leonard M. MARTINEZ, Nicolas A. ECHEVERRI
  • Patent number: D807584
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Douglas D. Fletcher, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Eric O. Hemberg, Oscar M. Hemberg
  • Patent number: D807585
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Douglas D. Fletcher, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Eric O. Hemberg, Oscar M. Hemberg
  • Patent number: D813464
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Nicolas A. Echeverri, Scott D. Erickson, Dominic J. Julian
  • Patent number: D834202
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Michelle L. Legatt, Dominic J. Julian, Teresa I. Frey, Bryson Mercer, Nicolas A. Echeverri
  • Patent number: D835248
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Nicolas A. Echeverri, Alonso M. Hernandez, Aaron P. Thompson, Angela L. Pan, Brian D. Gale, Andrew R. Fox, Himanshu Jasuja
  • Patent number: D835249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Nicolas A. Echeverri, Alonso M. Hernandez, Aaron P. Thompson, Angela L. Pan, Brian D. Gale, Andrew R. Fox, Himanshu Jasuja