Abstract: A filter assembly includes a filter pad comprising fibers including natural, synthetic and/or hybrid fibers. In particular embodiments, the filter pad comprises wool fibers. The filter assembly also includes a bonding emulsion, wherein the bonding emulsion comprises casein resin. The filter assembly also includes a structural support. In particular embodiments, at least a portion of the fibers are treated with a solution that is fire resistant or fire retardant.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 23, 2009
Date of Patent:
March 21, 2017
Assignee:
Ellis Fibre USA
Inventors:
Glenn David Alexander, Joseph Anthony Salpietra, Jr.
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:
February 17, 2014
Date of Patent:
January 26, 2016
Assignee:
Ellis Fibre USA
Inventors:
Glenn David Alexander, Joseph Anthony Salpietra, Jr.
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:
September 13, 2012
Date of Patent:
February 18, 2014
Assignee:
Ellis Fibre USA
Inventors:
Glenn David Alexander, Joseph Anthony Salpietra, Jr.
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:
Application
Filed:
September 13, 2012
Publication date:
January 10, 2013
Applicant:
ELLIS FIBRE USA
Inventors:
Glenn David Alexander, Joseph Anthony Salpietra, JR.
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:
April 27, 2009
Date of Patent:
October 2, 2012
Assignee:
Ellis Fibre USA
Inventors:
Glenn David Alexander, Joseph Anthony Salpietra, Jr.