With Additional Support Means Not Positively Engaged Or Joined To Media (e.g., Across Face Of Filter) Patents (Class 55/501)
  • Patent number: 11918945
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an air filter housing arrangement (100) for a cylindrical air filter. In particular, the air filter housing arrangement comprises an at least partially cylindrical air filter housing (102) arranged to accommodate the cylindrical air filter, wherein the air filter housing comprises an axially and a radially open portion for allowing connection/removal of the cylindrical air filter in both an axial direction and a radial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Volvo Truck Corporation
    Inventors: Carl Löwstedt, Hans Rönnings
  • Patent number: 11890569
    Abstract: An air cleaner is provided that may include a main body having at least one cylindrical filter and at least one filter frame that forms a mounting space for the at least one filter; and a cylindrical case coupled to an outside of the main body, the cylindrical case having at least one suction inlet through which air is suctioned toward the at least one filter, so that air may be suctioned in 360-degree directions. If the cylindrical case is opened, the at least one filter may be extracted to the outside in a radial direction from the mounting space, thereby facilitating attachment/detachment of the at least one filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Soonki Jung, Hyunpil Ha, Yeongcheol Mun, Jaekyun Park, Soohyun Bae
  • Patent number: 11701603
    Abstract: A pool filter core, comprising two portions, a first portion and a second portion, wherein each of the two portions may be halved or truncated cylinders, wherein the portions are configured to engage one another along the vertical edges of the portions, such that when the portions engage one another, an open cylinder is formed that is configured to support a filter substrate and allow for water to flow from outside to inside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Optimum Pool Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Saedi, Brandon Saedi, Thomas Saedi
  • Patent number: 11666849
    Abstract: A filter module and an air purifier according to an aspect of the present disclosure include a supply roller and a recovery roller, a filter wound and installed on the supply roller and the recovery roller, so that it can be used without replacing and cleaning the filter module for a long period of time by allowing a section used in the filter to be recovered in the recovery roller, and also a section not used in the filter to be supplied from the supply roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dah We Park, Gi Hoon Ko, Yeon-Young Nam, Ji Hyeong Lee
  • Patent number: 11660573
    Abstract: An embodiment an apparatus, including: a housing that permits airflow there-through; an air permeable filter disposed in the housing; where the air permeable filter is angled such that it does not sit in a horizontal plane across the housing; and an attachment mechanism for securing the housing to an enclosure that houses heat generating electronics. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Ice Qube, Inc.
    Inventors: Reid Curran, Justin Greubel
  • Patent number: 11571640
    Abstract: A filtration system includes a filter housing and a filter cartridge. The filter housing includes a base and a cover removably coupled to the base. The cover includes a retainer. The filter cartridge has a longitudinal axis and is movable between an installed position within the filter housing and an uninstalled position outside the filter housing. The filter cartridge includes a top endplate including at least one protrusion extending upwardly away from the top endplate. The protrusion includes a tab extending radially outward from the protrusion that is structured to interact with the retainer to removably couple the filter cartridge to the cover. The filter cartridge further includes a bottom endplate and a filter media extending axially between the top endplate and the bottom endplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Briggs & Stratton, LLC
    Inventors: Elizabeth Woytach, Bryce Metcalf, Randall Ammentorp, Chris Martinek, Rodney Balzar, Glen Stroik
  • Patent number: 11525588
    Abstract: A portable air purifier may include a case having an accommodation space, a front side and a rear side of which are open; a fan assembly accommodated in the accommodation space and including a blower fan; a fan cover disposed in front of and coupled to the fan assembly in the accommodation space; and a filter module disposed behind the fan assembly in the accommodation space. The case may include a first support surface that protrudes from an inner circumferential surface of the case and disposed behind the fan cover to face the fan cover, and a second support surface that protrudes from the inner circumferential surface of the case and disposed in front of at least a portion of the filter module to face the at least a portion of the filter module. The fan cover and the filter module may be coupled in a frontward-rearward direction with the first support surface and the second support surface interposed therebetween and may be fixed to the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Youngjun Kim, Ho-Jung Kim, Ji Hyung Kim, Tae Yoon Kim, Myung Jin Ku, Seong Ho Hong, Juhyun Kim, Jongkeon Jeon
  • Patent number: 11517840
    Abstract: A filter cartridge for an air cleaner assembly is disclosed. The filter cartridge can include a media pack configured for installation into an air cleaner housing, the media pack extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite inlet and outlet flow ends, the media pack defining an outer perimeter. The filter cartridge can also include a circumferential shell surrounding at least a portion of the media pack outer perimeter. A radial flange extending from the circumferential shell proximate the media pack inlet end can also be provided. The flange can define a plurality of openings that are configured to receive protrusions on a housing body of the air cleaner assembly. The interaction between the protrusions and openings operates to ensure a secure seal between the housing body and the seal member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthonius Jan-Baptist Maria Moers, Johnny Craessaerts, Bart Catoor
  • Patent number: 11473538
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for removing condensate form a charge air cooler coupled to an engine intake system. In one example, a method may include flowing heated air from a fuel vapor canister of an evaporative emissions control (EVAP) system through the charge air cooler to vaporize condensate in the CAC. The air is drawn in from atmosphere by operating an electric booster in a reverse direction and the air is heated at the canister by operating a canister heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Aed Dudar
  • Patent number: 11439938
    Abstract: A replaceable air filter element has a multilayer filter medium panel configured for mounting on a reusable exoskeleton support frame. The exoskeleton support frame is installable on a flow face of the filter medium panel and is provided with U-shaped locking members configured to detachably engage with and mount the filter medium panel. The exoskeleton support frame is configured to be reused such that only the filter medium panel is replaced, thereby reducing the environmental waste and making for a “green” eco-friendly air filter element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL Life Sciences & Environment Holding Singapore Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Jon Garth Nichols, Brian Crawford, Nilesh Tharval
  • Patent number: 11376537
    Abstract: A framed air filter that includes air filter media and a frame with four frame portions. At least one frame portion includes an inner sidewall and an outer sidewall that meet at a sidewall junction. The sidewall junction extends along a score line that includes at least one cut-scored segment and one crush-scored segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovation Properties Company
    Inventors: Fiona E. Menken, Brenda K. Balderas, Dennis M. Glass, Michael L. Munson, Mark A. Sanocki
  • Patent number: 11369911
    Abstract: A filter mounting assembly for use with a structure having front and interconnecting side faces surrounding an air intake opening. The assembly includes at least one “L” shaped member adapted to be secured to either of the front or side faces of the structure on either side of the intake opening. A track is secured to each of the members so that an interior accessible channel of each track is arrayed in opposing fashion on opposite sides of the opening forward of the front intake face. A plurality of rollers are contained within each of the rails, the rollers each further including a forward extending hook portion projection from the interior track channels. A covering is provided having a plurality of side edge proximate located eyelets, the hook portions engaging through the eyelets for supporting the covering over the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: The Newway Company
    Inventor: Randy Simmons
  • Patent number: 11077395
    Abstract: A portable air filter and method of use are provided. The portable air filter includes a semi-permeable air filter, optionally disposed within a frame. An attachment surface, such as an adhesive, is disposed on the frame, for attaching the portable air filter to an air vent. In certain embodiments, a second air filter and frame are slidably connected to the frame. If the portable air filter is not disposed within a frame, the portable air filter is cut to fit over an air vent, and an adhesive, such as tape, is provided for a user to attach the cut filter to fit over the air vent. The method includes attaching the portable air filter to an air vent by pressing the adhesive to a wall, ceiling, or floor such that the portable air filter covers the air vent. The invention is useful for improving air quality in a variety of spaces, including in an airplane, in a hotel, on a cruise ship, on a travel bus, and other public spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Inventor: Gary Trenda
  • Patent number: 11060758
    Abstract: Air filters are disclosed. The air filters include filtration media comprising a first surface (104) comprising a first region (106) proximate a first end (110) of the filtration media and a second region (108) proximate a second end (112) of the filtration media. The second region (108) is configured to provide a zone including either a densified zone of the filtration media or a support layer (114) adjacent to the filtration media. Also an air conditioning unit with the air filters is disclosed. And also a method of manufacturing the air filters is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Liang Cheng, Andrew R. Fox
  • Patent number: 10921020
    Abstract: A framed air filter, comprising an air filter media having a generally rectangular perimeter with four major edges, and a frame comprising four frame portions. Each frame portion of the frame is mounted on one of the four major edges of the air filter media and met with neighbouring frame portions to form corners of the frame. At least one of the frame portions is provided by a frame piece that comprises first, second, third and fourth panels that are foldably connected by fold lines, which single frame piece is wrapped in a generally rectangular configuration so that the fourth panel comprises a forward terminal end that is abutted proximal a rearward major surface of the first panel. The third panel provides a rear wall of the frame portion with an inner edge provided by a fold line connecting the third panel to the fourth panel, wherein the inner edge is bowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Glen O. Gregerson, Jonathan M. Lise, Kimberly W. Menzenski, David W. Ziemann
  • Patent number: 10792601
    Abstract: An air filter device for HVAC and/or furnace systems comprising a filter body defining a peripheral edge. The filter body comprises a sleeve and an insert. The sleeve is defined by overlying sheets and comprises filtering material for filtering air. The insert is positioned between the overlying sheet for providing an internal support to the sleeve. The filter body may be positioned within an outer frame comprising a peripheral edge and defining open front and rear faces for exposing the filtering material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Inventor: George Tabchouri
  • Patent number: 10744441
    Abstract: A framed air filter in which at least one portion of the frame is provided by a spiral-wrapped frame piece in which a terminal segment of the spiral-wrapped frame piece serves as a reinforcing strut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Glen O. Gregerson
  • Patent number: 10493393
    Abstract: A fragrance filter assembly for releasing a fragrance into an HVAC system includes a filter unit that may positioned in an intake of an HVAC system. The filter unit inhibits particles from passing through the intake. A plurality of strips each of the strips is coupled to the filter unit. Each of the strips is infused with a fragrance wherein each of the strips is configured to release the fragrance into the intake when the HVAC system is turned on thereby enhancing a smell of air urged by the HVAC system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Inventor: Willie McLaughlin
  • Patent number: 10456725
    Abstract: Provided is a filter frame, including: a rectangular base part including plural engaging holes formed each side thereof; an extension portion extending outward from each of the sides and including plural engagement projections corresponding to the plural engaging holes; a termination portion formed at an end of the extension portion and including a bent portion; and a hinge coupling each extension portion with the rectangular base part, wherein the rectangular base part, the extension portions, the termination portions, and the hinges are formed integrally, wherein the rectangular base part allow a rectangular dust proof filter to be placed thereon, wherein the extension portions are bent at right angles to the rectangular base part, and then the extension portions are engaged with the rectangular base part so as to clamp the dust proof filter, and wherein the termination portions are elastically deformed and fixed to inner walls of a duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Shigeharu Kurita, Yoshimasu Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: 10300422
    Abstract: A filter assembly includes a filter pad comprising fibers including natural, synthetic and/or hybrid fibers. A stabilizer frame formed of a non-metallic material may be imbedded in the filter pad. The stabilizer frame may be configured to provide support to the filter pad to maintain the filter pad in a generally flat configuration. In accordance with a particular embodiment, the filter pad may be comprised of at least first and second fibrous mats that are coupled together. In this embodiment, the stabilizer frame may be disposed between and coupled with the first and second fibrous mats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: EFIP Holdings LP
    Inventors: Glenn David Alexander, Joseph Anthony Salpietra, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9555356
    Abstract: A bracket to mount a filter in an exhaust hood includes clip portion, a restraint portion, and a support portion. The clip portion includes a first wall and a second wall that are substantially parallel to each other with a space formed therebetween. The support portion is disposed between the clip portion and the restraint portion, and the support portion includes a hole formed therein. The filter includes an external support frame embedded with a filter pad, the external support frame being configured to provide support to the filter pad to maintain the filter pad in a generally flat configuration. The filter pad includes fibers selected from the group consisting of: wool fibers, wood-based viscose fibers, and cellulose-based synthetic fibers, the fibers configured to absorb grease particulates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Inventor: Jordan Salpietra
  • Patent number: 9446339
    Abstract: Disclosed is an air filter element (200) for insertion into an air filter housing, comprising an intake surface (275), a discharge surface (285), a filter medium (210), and a filter element-retaining device (240) which extends along at least a section of the periphery of the filter medium (210), between the intake surface (275) and the discharge surface (285), and which includes a retaining arrangement (270) that radially projects from the filter medium (210).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL GMBH
    Inventors: Mario Rieger, Werner Blossey, Pascal Neef, Gelase Mbadinga Mouanda, Sven Epli, Franziska Schulz, Martin Schmid, Alfons-Alois Schwinghammer, Joachim-Paul Krieger, Michael Kolmeder
  • Patent number: 9285136
    Abstract: A filter assembly is adapted for separating particulate matter entrained in a moving fluid stream. The filter assembly comprises a flow-through three dimensional filter frame including a plurality of joined side walls, and having first and second opposing open faces. The first open face defines a fluid inlet into which the moving fluid stream is drawn, and the second open face defines a fluid outlet from which the moving fluid stream passes. At least one of the joined side walls is inwardly angled from the first open face to the second open face, such that the fluid outlet is smaller than the fluid inlet. A filtration medium is supported within the filter frame, and extends between the joined side walls and from the first open face to the second open face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Inventor: Jose Perez
  • Patent number: 9278301
    Abstract: A nestable framed pleated air filter, including a non-self-supporting, compressible, pleated air filter media with a plurality of oppositely-facing pleats and with a plurality of upstream pleat tips and downstream pleat tips and downstream pleat valleys, the pleated air filter media further including a plurality of bridging filaments that are bonded to at least some of the upstream pleat tips. The filter includes a frame with sidewalls that are angled so that the framed pleated air filter is nestable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Andrew R. Fox, Jonathan M. Lise, John J. Rogers, Stephen M. Sanocki, Kannan Seshadri
  • Publication number: 20150135659
    Abstract: The present application provides a filtration system for a gas turbine engine. The filtration system may include a holding frame with a positioning element extending therefrom and a filtration unit for mounting within the holding frame. The filtration unit may include a positioning slot therein such that the positioning element extends through the positioning slot when the filtration unit is mounted within the holding frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Etienne Rene Pascal Jarrier, William Keith Eyers, Peter John Duncan Smith, Richard Paul Steele
  • Publication number: 20150135664
    Abstract: A coalescer includes a frame with at least one crossmember for securing a flexible coalescing net assembly. The coalescing net assembly is disposed across openings in the frame for capturing moisture in air flowing through the coalescer. The coalescing net assembly has an area greater than the frame area for increasing coalescing efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: BHA Altair, LLC
    Inventors: Etienne Rene Jarrier, Evdokia Ivanova Justice, Paul Sherwood Bryant, Alan Edwin Baigent, Stephen David Hiner
  • Publication number: 20150128539
    Abstract: A filter assembly includes: a filter pad including fibers selected from wool fibers, wood-based viscose fibers, and cellulose-based synthetic fibers, the fibers configured to absorb grease particulates; a baffle-type filter; and a support bracket configured to support the filter pad. The support bracket includes: a clip portion that is substantially u-shaped; an attachment portion including a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof; and a support portion arranged between the clip portion and the attachment portion, the support portion configured to support the disposable filter thereon. The filter assembly includes a hanging bracket configured to support the filter pad therein, the hanging bracket including a front wall, an attachment wall including a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof, and a top wall arranged between the front wall and attachment wall. The support bracket and the hanging bracket are configured to mount the filter assembly to an exhaust hood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Jordan SALPIETRA
  • Publication number: 20150107202
    Abstract: A filter is configured to be used in a variety of different devices to filter particulate matter from a fluid (e.g., air or water), such as residential or commercial air filtration systems, automobile filtration systems, and water filtration systems. In one embodiment, the filter includes a filter medium and a support member. At least one inwardly deflected portion of the support member engages at least one portion of the filter medium to couple the support member to the filter medium. In one embodiment, the deflected portion of the support member may be deflected inward at an angle between approximately 90 degrees and approximately 180 degrees. The filter medium may be any suitable filtration material, such as fiberglass, paper, or vegetable fibers (e.g., cotton). The support member may be constructed of expanded metal, wire mesh, or a flat plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: Wallner Tooling\Expac, Inc.
    Inventor: MICHAEL H. WALLNER
  • Patent number: 8992650
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for an air filter media and frame having structural support members, including a tensile support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: American Air Filter Company, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Aflal Rahmathullah, Scott Mineart, Greg Clements, Michael Montague, Rodger E. Stowe
  • Patent number: 8979966
    Abstract: A framed air filter and method of making. The framed air filter includes a non-self-supporting air filter media with a generally rectangular perimeter with four major edges, a support frame comprised of four support frame portions each portion being mounted on one of the four major edges of the non-self-supporting air filter media, and a support grill that is attached to each of the four portions of the support frame but that is not integral with any portion of the support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Johnathan M. Lise
  • Publication number: 20150047306
    Abstract: A filter assembly for use with a vacuum apparatus and a hair clipper is disclosed. The assembly includes a top piece, a bottom piece, and a filter member. The top piece is formed having a generally circular perimeter with an inlet aperture located on the perimeter such that the inlet aperture is adapted for tangential acceptance of a vacuum hose. The specific arrangement of components, including the tangential position of the aperture, creates a hair collecting vortex within the assembly when a vacuum source is attached and activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: Surgical Site Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: LARRY H. PANZER
  • Patent number: 8951322
    Abstract: A filter fan of a switch cupboard or of an electrical and/or electronic device placed in a casing with a blast producing an air flow and with a filter element (3) which is placed in the air flow and separates a clean side, on which the blast is placed, from an unclean side, wherein the filter element is held in a frame which can be fixed on the casing by covering the air passage opening penetrating through the casing wall and wherein a protective grid (4) is placed between the filter element (3) and the blast, the invention proposes that a bridging-free distance is provided between the filter surface of the filter element (3) and the protective grid (4), wherein this distance is dimensioned so as to make possible the discharge of water drops on the clean side surface of the filter element and to avoid a contact of the water drops with the protective grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Pfannenberg GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Pfannenberg, Tobias Reutter, Wolfgang Lodweg
  • Publication number: 20150013624
    Abstract: An engine crankcase breather includes a housing having a lower end including an inlet opening and an upper end including an outlet opening. The inlet opening lies in a horizontal plane and the outlet opening lies in a vertical plane. A mesh filter is positioned within the housing and includes opposing inlet and outlet faces defining a mesh filter thickness. The inlet and outlet faces are parallel to the inlet opening and are positioned below a central axis through the outlet opening. A bottom wall of the housing defines a portion of the lower end and includes a downward slope toward a lip defining the inlet opening. The mesh filter is spaced above the bottom wall. The engine crankcase breather also includes a plurality of oil return openings through the lip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Seth Slaughter, Shailendra Kardile, Kathleen Nackers, Andreia Balan, Jason Rex Dare, Eric Nathan Lucas, Christopher David Moore
  • Publication number: 20150013288
    Abstract: Being described are a filter (13) for fluid, particularly an air filter, particularly of an internal combustion engine, particularly of a motor vehicle, a filter housing (11) and at least one filter element (10). The filter housing (11) has at least one inlet (15) and at least one outlet (17) for the fluid. The filter element (10), particularly a flat filter element, comprises an open filter bellows (16) made of a filter medium (18), which has an upstream side (28) and a downstream side (30) for the fluid to be filtered. The filter element (10) is arranged in the filter housing (11) in such a manner that it separates the at least one inlet (15) from the at least one outlet (17). An element axis (14) of the filter element (10) and a housing axis (25) of the filter housing (11) can be aligned parallel or axially to an installation direction (12) of the filter element for installing the filter element (10) into the filter housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Hasenfratz, Fabian Wagner, André Roesgen, Christian Thalmann, Frank Pflueger, Nadine Sorger, Werner Blossey, Mario Rieger, Andreas Weber, Pascal Neef
  • Publication number: 20150007732
    Abstract: Disclosed are an air filter element, a filter housing, and an air filter in which the air filter elements have a high filtering capacity and a long service life by increasing the filter surface of an air filter element taking into account structural requirements for the air filter housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Hasenfratz, Mario Rieger, Joerg Menssen, Michael Harenbrock, Duc Cuong Nguyen, Pascal Neef, Werner Blossey, André Roesgen, Thomas Jessberger, Pedro Miguel Pereira Madeira, Michael Heim, Mike Schmid, Martin Schmid, Gelase Mbadinga-Mouanda, Andreas Weber, Christian Thalmann
  • Patent number: 8920529
    Abstract: A filter housing may include a filter insert configured to be inserted into the filter housing. The filter insert may have two spaced and opposite base discs and a filter wall configured to connect edge zones of the base discs. The filter insert may be penetrated by an opening connected to at least one of an untreated space inlet and clean space outlet of the housing. The opening is arranged in a flange plate connected in a leakproof manner to the base discs and the flange plate may be connected in a leakproof manner to the filter wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Mahle International GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf Disson, Dieter Goldmann, Rainer Handel, Thilo Rother, Falko Schwoerer, Matthias Traub, Hendrik Von Merkatz
  • Patent number: 8915986
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for filtering air in residential and commercial applications is described herein. The air filter may have a support frame which secures to the intake grille of an HVAC system. A filter media may be placed in the support frame to filter air as it passes through the air filter. The filter media may be replaced when the filter media becomes too dirty to effectively filter air. The dirty filter media may be removed from the frame and a new clean media may be replaced in the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Universal Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard R. O'Leary
  • Publication number: 20140366496
    Abstract: A bracket to mount a filter in an exhaust hood includes clip portion, a restraint portion, and a support portion. The clip portion includes a first wall and a second wall that are substantially parallel to each other with a space formed therebetween. The support portion is disposed between the clip portion and the restraint portion, and the support portion includes a hole formed therein. The filter includes an external support frame embedded with a filter pad, the external support frame being configured to provide support to the filter pad to maintain the filter pad in a generally flat configuration. The filter pad includes fibers selected from the group consisting of: wool fibers, wood-based viscose fibers, and cellulose-based synthetic fibers, the fibers configured to absorb grease particulates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventor: Jordan Salpietra
  • Patent number: 8900339
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention may include filters, systems, and methods for reducing can velocity. According to an example embodiment, a filter is provided for filtering particles from air or fluid. The filter includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end includes an aperture; one or more sections of pleated filter media including a plurality of pleats formed in a substantially conical shape about an axis and around an inner void region in communication with the aperture, wherein a diameter associated with the first end aperture is greater than a diameter associated with the second end; and one or more radial support regions in circumferential contact with at least one of an outer surface of the filter media, wherein spacing of at least some of the plurality of pleats are maintained at least in part by the one or more radial support regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: BHA Altair, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Alan Ray, Martin Gregory Hatfield
  • Patent number: 8870995
    Abstract: The air filter system includes a cover that is configured to secure itself adjacent to an HVAC register. The cover includes hanger members on distal ends, which hook onto screw holes of the HVAC register. The cover includes a plurality of openings forming a vent through which air is able to pass. The cover is configured to be loosely hung underneath the HVAC register such that air-conditioned air is able to blow through the cover as well as along a peripheral opening formed between the cover and the HVAC register. The cover includes a filter member that is selectively removed, and positioned in between the cover and the HVAC register. The filter has a rectangular shape that corresponds to the cover. The filter also has lipped peripheral portion that has a thickness greater than a center portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventor: Kelly Bender
  • Patent number: 8864865
    Abstract: An air filter element (10) with a cylindrical central pipe (11) is provided wherein at one end of the central tube (11) a device (18) for transmission of torque from a tool to the air filter element (10) is provided and at the other end of the central tube (11) a fastening device (14) for detachably mounting the filter element (10) in a cylindrical support body (21) by means of an insertion/rotation movement is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Mann+Hummel GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Kaufmann, Klaus-Dieter Ruhland
  • Publication number: 20140298764
    Abstract: A filter for industrial coating filtration systems. The filter has a housing made up of a peripheral wall extending around the periphery. The housing is preferably made of a suitably rigid material. A preferably rigid support backing is mounted within the housing. The support backing has a planar configuration with openings formed through it so that air can flow through without substantial resistance. The preferably planar sheet of which the support backing is made is pleated. The pleated support backing defines a series of panels, each of which is angled to a next adjacent panel. Filtration media is mounted to the support backing, end caps are attached to the ends of the support backing to maintain the pleated configuration, and the assembly is inserted into the housing, which can have end flaps to seal using tape or adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: COLUMBUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael K. Haufe, Mounir B.H. Slama, James E. Large
  • Publication number: 20140260143
    Abstract: A plate filter element for a filter device may include a filter body having a peripheral edge, which has at least two rectilinear wall sections, which border each other and forming a corner. A seal may be attached to the filter body and be arranged peripherally along the edge. The seal may have an inner contour running around the inside and an outer contour running around the outside. The inner contour may run parallel to the rectilinear edge sections into the respective corner. The outer contour may run parallel to the rectilinear edge sections to a corner region, which contains the respective corner and end sections of the rectilinear edge sections border the respective corner regions. The outer contour may form a bulge, which curves outwards in relation to rectilinear sections of the outer contour, in the corner region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Mahle International GmbH
    Inventor: Sven A. Kaiser
  • Publication number: 20140260139
    Abstract: A fluted filter cartridge is provided. The fluted filter cartridge includes filter media including an inlet flow face and an outlet flow face. The inlet flow face and the outlet flow face are generally parallel. The filter cartridge includes a frame defining a central opening. The filter media is coupled to the frame such that fluid to be filtered may be directed through the central opening to the inlet flow face of the filter media. The frame includes a top surface. The inlet flow face of the filter media is located below the top surface of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: BALDWIN FILTERS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Merritt, Michael Von Seggern
  • Patent number: 8834592
    Abstract: A system for air filtration having a plurality of interlocking filters for use in an HVAC system or other air filtration systems. Each interlocking filter can have a pleated filter media, a first frame, a second frame for supporting the first frame, an adhesive to connecting the pleated filter media to the first frame and the first frame to the second frame, and a one piece non-rigid flexible integral locking mechanism for connecting together the interlocking filters without clips or glue in a quick connect and quick disconnect manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventor: Anthony Nicholas Dimicelli
  • Patent number: 8834611
    Abstract: A method for air filtration having a plurality of interlocking filters for use in an HVAC system or in other air filtration systems. Each interlocking filter can have a pleated filter media, a first frame, a second frame for supporting the first frame, an adhesive to connecting the pleated filter media to the first frame and the first frame to the second frame, and a one piece non-rigid flexible integral locking mechanism for connecting together the interlocking filters without clips or glue in a quick connect and quick disconnect manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventor: Anthony Nicholas Dimicelli
  • Patent number: 8828129
    Abstract: The two-stage air filter is formed of a nonwoven glass fiber first or inlet filter element and a second or outlet filter element formed of nonwoven fiber. The outlet filter element is preferably formed of either polyester material, or a blend of polyester and cotton fiber material. The first or inlet filter element is coarser than the second or outlet filter element, with the first element serving to capture larger particles while allowing smaller particles to pass therethrough to be captured by the finer second filter element. The two filter elements have a continuous and unbroken, homogeneous interface therebetween, with the attachment of the two filter elements with one another being solely at their mutual peripheries by a peripheral frame. Additional air freshening and cleaning, deodorizing, odor neutralizing, scent applying, fungicidal, bactericidal, and/or germicidal chemicals or materials may be applied to either or both filter elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventors: Giovanni D. Volo, Salvatore R. Carabetta
  • Publication number: 20140245709
    Abstract: A one aspect method of forming filter cartridge arrangements for use in air cleaners is provided. The method involves coiling a media pack with a central winding bead and cutting through the winding bead in the coiled media pack to form two media packs. An example filter arrangement is disclosed. In another aspect, a filter cartridge arrangement for use in air cleaners is provided. The filter cartridge arrangement includes a media pack including a plurality of inlet flutes and outlet flutes extending between first and second opposite flow faces and formed from an arrangement of facing sheet secured to corrugated sheet. An example cartridge includes a preform secured to the media pack. In some forms, the preform includes a grid arrangement extending across one of the flow faces. The grid arrangement can include a region of cured seal material positioned in contact with the first flow face, to secure the grid arrangement to the flow face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: BENNY KEVIN NELSON
  • Publication number: 20140237992
    Abstract: A method and device for testing a diesel engine to determine whether the engine's diesel particulate filter is functioning properly is provided. The device comprises an elongated pole with a service ring disposed at one end. The service ring is designed to removably support a filtration means, which is composed of porous cloth material. The device is removably affixed over the outlet of a diesel engine exhaust pipe, allowing the filtration means to trap any particulates that may be contained within the engine exhaust. If the diesel engine particulate filter is functioning properly, there will be no particulates collected by the filtration means; if the diesel engine particulate filter is not functioning properly, the present invention allows the user to collect physical evidence of such.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Claude Lee Wallace
  • Patent number: 8808417
    Abstract: An air cleaner arrangement or assembly is provided. The air cleaner arrangement includes a serviceable filter cartridge. The air cleaner assembly also includes an arrangement for positioning the filter cartridge into a preferred, sealing, orientation and for securing the filter cartridge in that location. Preferred serviceable filter cartridges are provided, as well as methods of assembly and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Allen Engelland, Thomas Richard Olson, Gary Ray Gillingham, Jim C. Rothman, Richard Lawrence Suydam