Patents by Inventor Rainer Kaffenberger

Rainer Kaffenberger 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: 10220344
    Abstract: A filter cartridge has a folded filter medium that is formed into a prism at least in regions and comprises two interconnected end folds, and which filter cartridge is constantly or cyclically subjected to stresses, specifically subjected to stresses from dedusting by means of pressure surges, is characterized in that the end folds overlap one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: CARL FREUDENBERG KG
    Inventors: Karsten Schulz, Georg Hirsch, Andreas Krahmer, Rainer Kaffenberger, Hans Wiegand
  • Publication number: 20170021299
    Abstract: A filter cartridge has a folded filter medium that is formed into a prism at least in regions and comprises two interconnected end folds, and which filter cartridge is constantly or cyclically subjected to stresses, specifically subjected to stresses from dedusting by means of pressure surges, is characterized in that the end folds overlap one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Karsten Schulz, Georg Hirsch, Andreas Krahmer, Rainer Kaffenberger, Hans Wiegand
  • Publication number: 20090205300
    Abstract: A filter element comprising a first planar layer (1) and a second planar layer (2), the layers (1, 2) being joined to one another to form at least one volume and at least one opening (3), and the layers (1, 2) being spaced apart from one another in places by means (4). With regard to the object of providing a filter assembly which is easily manufactured and ensures proper operation, the invention is characterized in that the means (4) are formed from at least one layer (1, 2). An assembly comprising a filter element and a frame is also described. Also described is a layer (1, 2) having deep-drawn areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: CARL FREUDENBERG KG
    Inventors: Peter Pfeuffer, Rainer Kaffenberger
  • Publication number: 20080184685
    Abstract: With respect to the task of creating a frame for holding a filter element, the frame being easy to install following the inexpensive production thereof, a frame for receiving a filter element, comprising four wall elements (1, 2), which rest against one another on installation edges (3, 4) and form a peripheral wall (5), is characterized in that two wall elements (1, 2), respectively, are configured identically. Furthermore a cassette filter is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: CARL FREUDENBERG KG
    Inventors: Jurgen Kempf, Rainer Kaffenberger
  • Patent number: 7135052
    Abstract: A cartridge filter includes a folded package including filter material and a frame holding the folded package. The frame includes a plurality of profiled strips having identical profiles, and each having two ends. The frame also includes a plurality of corner joints, each disposed at an end of a respective profiled strip. Each corner joint includes an end cap for engaging pair wise with an end cap of an adjacent one of the plurality of corner pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Carl Freudenberg KG
    Inventors: Michael Meierhoefer, Renate Tapper, Thomas Caesar, Heiko Knust, Thorsten Schmitt, Norbert Kuck, Rainer Kaffenberger
  • Publication number: 20040172926
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cassette filter, especially a filter for fine or suspended matter from a folded package of filter material fitted in a frame. Said frame comprises profiled strips (1) of identical design and corner connectors (6, 7) that retain the end pieces (20, 21) of the profiled strips (1). The corner connectors (6, 7) are provided with end caps (12, 13) that can be superimposed pair-wise at a right angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Meierhoeffer, Renate Tapper, Thomas Caesar, Heiko Knust, Thorsten Schmitt, Norbert Kuck, Rainer Kaffenberger
  • Patent number: 6398838
    Abstract: A filter cartridge arrangement, including a filter cartridge that is connected on its face with a snap-on ring, forming a seal, where the snap-on ring can be snapped into an opening in a filter housing and where the snap-on ring demonstrates a radial flange on the outside circumference. The radial flange is structured as a circular sealing surface and is supported by a seal on the side of the filter housing that faces the radial flange, forming a seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Firma Carl Freudenberg
    Inventor: Rainer Kaffenberger